The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 457 The performance of the strong team

The Spurs and the Jazz played a big and a small one at the same time. The Jazz wanted Joe Johnson to start, and the Spurs gave up the false starter Dedmon.

The playoffs have come to the second round, and it's time to make an effort.

At the beginning of the game, the Spurs firmly controlled the situation on the court. The Clippers will be hurt by Hayward and Joe Johnson because their forward and defensive lines are too weak, which is precisely the strongest part of the Spurs.

To be honest, the Jazz still played very well this time, not because of their outstanding performance, but because they played very team basketball.

Of course, the Spurs' ball is also running very smoothly.

And in terms of scoring efficiency, the Jazz has a grade gap compared to the Spurs.

Joe Johnson regained his veteran appearance under the defense of the Spurs. The Jazz's other strengths were slightly better, but the explosive points against the Clippers at that time could not appear at all.

At halftime, the Spurs had a double-digit lead.

"It's necessary to limit their offense." Coach Snyder murmured during the intermission.

It's just that it's too difficult to restrict Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard. Even Aldridge and the Jazz can't restrict it well now. So in terms of offense, the Jazz is even less confident.

I didn't feel so powerless against the Spurs in the regular season. The Spurs in the playoffs are really strong.

In the third quarter, the Jazz launched a targeted attack at the No. [-] position.

The effect is still a bit, but it is not up to the level of chasing points, and George Hill has no ability to change the game.

The form remained unchanged, and as soon as Zhang Xiaotian exerted strength in the final quarter, the Spurs easily won the game.

However, the team also had an accident, and Parker was injured again.

Even if Parker's role is greatly reduced now, veterans with rich experience in the playoffs will also help the players. Zhang Xiaotian feels that the burden on his shoulders is heavier.

Zhang Xiaotian said after the game: "Other players must stand up, and we must win his share."

"We played really well tonight, smart, steady, did a good job of creating opportunities for our teammates, running more, playing more like a traditional Spurs style, passing the ball well, finding open opportunities, we will keep it up."

Leonard also accepted an interview. He said that it is very challenging to defend Hayward while maintaining offensive efficiency. "I played a lot of pick-and-rolls and low singles, and I was double-teamed. I just want to To win the game, this is the result of the team's hard work, and that's what we want to see."

Jazz coach Snyder also praised the Spurs: "There is a reason why they can be the top defensive team in the league. They have a more sense of urgency and faster response."

On the same day, the Celtics and Wizards are already in the second game.

After overtime, the Celtics took a 2-0 lead.

Thomas Jr. scored 53 points, overwhelming Wall, who scored a 41+13 large double-double, shocking the league.

After the game, Wall said, "It was very difficult. We had a chance to win this game. In the last 2 to 3 minutes of the game, we had a chance to shoot a goal, but we missed many good opportunities. They Hanging out and taking those tough shots, they made it and we didn't."

"I'm trying to help the team stay aggressive and do whatever it takes to help the team win. I know Isaiah Thomas is a really good fourth-quarter scorer and they're going to keep him on the ball a lot. He gets He had a chance to win and he did tonight."

In an interview after the game, Thomas Jr. said, "The energy in this field comes from my sister. Today is her 23rd birthday. Although the Wizards used singles tactics in the first half to challenge our dignity, we fought back powerfully. .In a one-on-one matchup, no one can guard me, and at the end of the game that's my moment."

"My family comforts me, and my sister doesn't want me to sink. I put my energy on the court, not only for my sister, but also for the team. I have to take responsibility."

In the second battle between the Cavaliers and the Raptors, the Cavaliers still have the advantage.

The Raptors had no way to limit James, so they could only drink their hatred again. Of course, one of the two guns had a problem again, and DeRozan was in a downturn.

Raptors coach Casey was very unhappy after the game, "On a night with DeRozan's poor offensive performance, how should the team win? It can't win at all."

"We should be embarrassed by our performance, we should be angry, we should be outraged."

DeRozan said in an interview: "Cleveland is a great team, and James is also a respectable opponent. The Raptors currently have big problems, especially on the offensive end. The team must make an offensive end in the next round. Adjust, or the team will be eliminated by the Cavaliers again."

But the Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said: "Today we played well on the defensive end, but I am not very satisfied on the offensive end. DeRozan is a terrible scorer. What we have to do is to limit as much as possible." He, just not making him comfortable, obviously we did a good job tonight."

The loser lacks confidence, and the winner can pretend to be arrogant. The alliance is such a place.

In the second game between the Warriors and the Rockets, the Warriors played steadily and made another victory.

Harden played mediocre in the last game, and the Rockets did not win when other players played well. In this game, Harden played well and the other players played mediocre. The Rockets still lost.

In an interview after the game, Harden said that the team's offense lacked stability, and he needed to get more teammates involved.

Rockets guard Beverly said: "I will go home tonight and watch some game videos, calmly analyze the problem, and when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will be better."

, "This is a series, this is the playoffs, we will actively prepare for the next game, this game is over, we can't do anything, when we take a shower, we have already started to prepare for the next game. Down game."

Warriors star Curry said in an interview after the game: "The Rockets are a very good team. You have to prepare in advance to fight them."

"We all understand that we need to play better away and try to win G3, and we can't relax just because we are ahead."

Iguodala also expressed the same content, "We still have a lot to do better, the team must realize this, and have more desire for victory and outstanding performance on the field, when the team does not When we have that, we can get into trouble, and we have to be like a machine that wants to win and try to destroy all the offense and defense of the opponent."

The Warriors have made no secret of their desire for victory, and they are also going for the championship. Acting head coach Mike Brown said: "We know we can perform better."

(End of this chapter)