NBA's No. 1 guard

Chapter 177 This is the reason

After losing to the Lakers, the Pacers successfully achieved the "4 consecutive kneeling achievements"!
But this is not the first time they have lost so badly, not to mention the real tragedy has not yet come.
On January 1, the Pacers continued their away game, this time against the Utah Jazz.

The current situation of the Jazz is not very good. This season's Western Conference is really mixed, full of chaos, and the pressure of competition is not ordinary. For example, the current top eight teams have basically reached about 20 games, while the Jazz has only won 12 games, and the Pacers have not won many wins. If this state is maintained, the Jazz will basically bid farewell to the playoffs.

But the Jazz players, including coach Quin Snyder, have not given up, they are still working hard to enter the playoffs!
It is not the first time that the Pacers and the Jazz have played against each other. Last time at the Pacers' home court, Xu Xiang led the team to victory and also completed a "small task" on Hayward.

Before the game, Frank continued to put on his "dead face". He was very upset. Originally, after Paul George was injured, the team really had no idea of ​​entering the playoffs, but Xu Xiang turned out to lead the Pacers all the way to the third place in the Eastern Conference!

Just when he thought in his heart that he could still wrestle with James this season, the team's record plummeted and fell out of the top eight in the East in an instant. How could this ups and downs be happy?

A very strange phenomenon appeared in his mind now, why did the team win before?Can't win now?Even the Lakers can't beat it. You must know that the current record of the Lakers is at the bottom of the Western Conference. Even this team can't win. How can they enter the playoffs?
There is a very strange place in the human heart. Now he blames Xu Xiang for all his "crimes", thinking that he has given him so much "authority" and so much "room to play", and you can't lead the team to victory?
Then what do I need you for?
Is the data beautiful and useful?
What I want is to win!

If Xu Xiang knew what he was thinking, he would burst out laughing. Fortunately, you are still the head coach of an NBA team. Is basketball a game for one person?No matter how well I play, can I stop my teammates from CBA?
It’s really not painful to stand and talk, and you let me win with the 20% shooting rate of your teammates, are you kidding me?
Moreover, the most important reason for the Pacers' recent poor turnaround and consecutive losses is actually the "trading rumors" that spread from the management.

It is impossible for anyone to maintain a very good attitude when they hear that they are going to be traded. They are not saints. To put it bluntly, the purpose of playing basketball is to be famous and make money. If you are not going to give me a chance to make money, then where do I get the motivation?

"In this game, CJ, I will give you unlimited fire rights." Frank glanced at Xu Xiang when he said this, and the teammates next to him also focused their attention instantly, but Xu Xiang was unmoved in the slightest. Whatever you say is what you say.

CJ Myers was also a little surprised, what kind of routine is this?If Hibbert is included in the team, there will be three people with unlimited shooting power. Is this ball power enough to distribute?
He was a little dazed.

To be honest, this matter can be big or small. If it is placed in some big teams, it is likely to cause some internal instability. It is impossible for Frank not to know the impact of his words, but he still said it.

Xu Xiang looked at his nose, nose, mouth and heart, like an enduring old tree, without any fluctuations.

"What? No way?" Frank looked at the hesitant CJ Miles, his eyes sharpened suddenly.

"But." CJ Miles wanted to say something. He looked at Xu Xiang and then at Hibbert. Xu Xiang didn't say anything, but that didn't mean Hibbert didn't say anything. Xu Xiang's ability to become the leader of this team didn't come from sympathy, but from himself step by step. But who is CJ Myers?
In Hibbert's eyes, apart from himself, this team is Xu Xiang and Paul George, and he doesn't recognize anyone else!
When he was about to have an attack, he was firmly held back by Xu who was sitting next to him. He had to listen to the coach for everything on the court, whether it was right or wrong, and he couldn't fall out with the coach because of tactical issues. That was an unacceptable behavior.

Xu Xiang shook his head at Hibbert, signaling him not to cause trouble, as it would make everyone look bad, so he just did what he said.

"Xu, this..." CJ walked up to Xu Xiang's side when he was on stage, smiled wryly and wanted to say something.

"CJ, you don't need to explain. I believe you, and Hibbert also believes in you. His anger was only directed at Frank." Xu Xiang comforted with a light smile. Just now, CJ and Hibbert took the initiative to say hello, but Hibbert ignored him.

He is just a newcomer to the team, and he is not young this year, so why would he want to fight for power? He is also very clear about his position. This is for the Pacers. If he is in a strong team, he can't even start. He can only be a backup scorer.

"What a mess!" West also complained, what is this?The coach took the lead in splitting?
"Fight well, it's okay!" Seeing CJ Miles who was still a little at a loss, Xu Xiang went over and patted him on the shoulder.

"As long as we hold ourselves steady, he can say whatever he wants."

On the court, the game started, the jump ball was rarely missed, and the Jazz won the ball for the first attack.

The current team atmosphere of the Pacers is very delicate, that is to say, but it is definitely impossible to have no impact at all.

Just after the end of the first half, the Jazz took a 52-40 lead by as many as 12 points.

This was even more so in the second half. The Pacers as a whole seemed to have no fighting spirit and no cooperation at all. Whether it was defense or offense, it became a personal "show".

101-84, the Pacers lost by 17 points.

Hayward of the Jazz played brilliantly in this game. He made 21 of 12 shots, 3 of 1 three-pointers, 29 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. Not only the offensive end, but also the defensive end also caused a lot of damage. 2 steals and 1 block are proof.

Xu Xiang made 17 of 10 shots, 4 of 1 three-pointers, 24 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound. Regardless of whether the team wins or loses, his statistics have not changed much. One word: stable!

In this game, CJ Myers, who Frank placed high hopes on, made 22 of 8 shots and 9 of 2 three-pointers. He only scored 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. His shooting percentage was still scary.

(End of this chapter)