You are the pearl, Mo Mengchen

Chapter 94 Roof of the World
Halftime score: 46 to 35.

The Blazers fell into an absolute disadvantage, which no one expected.

"This game can be loaded into the textbook of "how a defender can destroy a team". Rod Strickland is an excellent defender. I don't know what happened to him tonight. Except for a few times with the ball. I can't see any sparkle in him."

The on-site commentator of the Palace of Auburn Hills, the famous Pistons "Microwave" Vinier Johnson said.

For the Pistons, Mo Mengchen scored 8 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in the half. His statistics are not the most conspicuous, but his role is crucial.

He organized and sorted out the whole half, and his intentions can be seen in every round.

With such a score at halftime, Mo Mengchen should have been happy, but he didn't appear very happy, because he knew that the Blazers had more energy to spare.

During the intermission, Mo Mengchen saw Sabonis kick over the bench off the field, and it was obvious that he was very unhappy playing.

The Blazers' use of Sabonis is a problem.

Sabonis is undoubtedly one of the best passing centers of all time. With his big hands, he can play basketball like an egg, and he is very aggressive in the low post. Once the opponent is careless, he will attack by surprise. The inside line was blown up by him, and the problem came out.

Do you double-team or not double-team?

Once double-teamed, his height of 220+ centimeters is enough to see any open space on the court, coupled with his top passing skills, he can steadily deliver the ball to his teammates.

This is a core center who can play both high and low positions. Unfortunately, the former Soviet Union has completely squeezed him out. He can only rely on his remaining consciousness and experience to become an NBA starting center of a higher level.

This is his first year in the NBA, and he was drafted by the NBA ten years ago.

The Blazers vaguely felt that he would be a great player, but Carlesimo didn't know how to use him yet.

Pity.

Mo Mengchen thought to himself, and followed his teammates out of the arena.

In the third quarter, Strickland was put on the bench.

His replacement was 93 first-round pick James Robinson, another Robinson.

His figure is smaller than Strickland's. Just looking at his size, Mo Mengchen feels that his breakthrough ability should be very strong.

The right to kick off in the second half is in the hands of the Pistons, and they have the opportunity to continue to expand the point difference through the next round.

Mo Mengchen patted the ball in his hands, James' defense was not aggressive, and there was no trash talk on his lips.

"Mo!"

Hill stuck Grant with his back and yelled for the ball.

It's okay to give you the ball, can you score?

Needless to say, Hill's post-up ability is the same as Jordan's, but he is not as stable as Jordan's shooting. Moreover, Sabonis is sharpening his knives in the back, and it is by no means easy to let him attack in the low post look.

Mo Mengchen didn't have confidence in Hill's offense, but he was already in position and was very stable. Grant didn't have the murderous spirit of his twin brother at all on the defensive end.

Seeing this, even though Mo Mengchen had doubts in his heart, he had no choice but to pass the ball.

Grant took the wrong defense. For Hill, a post-up master, this defense is like asking him to go in and score.

Looking for death?
Mo Mengchen observed—no, once he took advantage of this loophole, he would face Sabonis directly.

A second later, Hill spun toward the baseline, with Grant's power all over his hips, unable to do anything about the nasty unloading turn, and he was completely swayed away.

Is it calm?No, a new storm has emerged. Hill jumped up with the ball, and the roof of the world standing in front of him did not allow him to score at all.

"boom!"

The confident Hill was ruthlessly rejected by Sabonis' block.

"Grant, what the hell are you doing? You should pass the ball!"

Little Dora stood up and cried out.

Hill didn't have time to deal with this angry mouthful king. His only choice was to retreat, and the Blazers counterattacked quickly.

"Beep!"

Mo Mengchen's foul prevented this counterattack from being completed.

"You're very smart, but do you really think it's okay?" He said confidently, as if planning something.

After a few seconds, the truth came out.

In the penalty area, Sabonis holds the ball.

Should I say congratulations?You guys finally figured out the correct way to use Sabonis?
Mo Mengchen didn't have time to go in to double-team, Sabonis handled the offense too fast, Mills was a dwarf behind him, and there was no other way but to push him out.

Not to mention that this practice is a foul. Relying on the advantage of the home field, the referee does not blow it. Even if he made these foul moves, Sabonis's offense is still very light. He is as strong as a brown bear. With a light push, Mills was pushed away. , and then a small hook at close range, a direct hit.

37 is better than 46
"It's all my fault!" Mills said.

No one blamed him, even Mo Mengchen thought his defense was fine, but the opponent was too strong, so he couldn't be blamed.

However, this is not without solutions.

Mills' style itself is very aimed at traditional centers like Sabonis who like to entangle themselves in the mountains.

Immediately afterwards, Mo Mengchen called Mills to pick and roll, passed him the ball, and asked him to shoot a three-pointer.

Swish!
Mills showed off his muscles and proudly showed Sabonis his talent as a shooter: "European guy, what do you think of this shot? Did I make you feel good?"

To this kind of unnutritive provocation, Sabonis just gave him a cold face.

I don't know what this guy was doing when he beat David Robinson in the Olympics.

provocative?He had seen many such provocations.

And, do you think you're the only one who can shoot three-pointers?
The next thing is the most shocking. Benefiting from his height and physique, Sabonis is a natural pick-and-roll player. He has the best pick-and-roll quality in the league.

And, when he picks and rolls, he has a lot of options.

He can stay in place, he can follow the ball holder to cut in to the basket, and he can even withdraw from the three-point line. He has too many skills, he can do everything, and he is very good.

Robinson used his body to break in, and Sabonis took a step outside, standing firmly on the three-point line.

Robinson rushed to the dead corner. He didn't panic, and passed back to Sabonis on the outside.

At this time, the person defending Sabonis was Mo Mengchen.

The height difference between the two was too huge, Mo Mengchen gave up defending because it was meaningless, and the sarcasm on Sabonis's face almost overflowed, how did Mills treat him just now, how did he come back now, hold the ball, Three-point shot.

Enter.

Perfect Response Ball!

Sabonis spread out his hands, shaking his giant palms with unknown size: "Are you happy with my shot, fat man?"

"The Lithuanians are starting to show off."

"He said that his current strength is only 50% of his peak. I really don't know what kind of career he would have if he could successfully land in the league in 86."

"What is certain is that the league will definitely have one more super center."

Mills yelled, "Mo, I'll give it back!"

"If you don't make the shot, we will be very passive." Mo Mengchen hoped that he would know the consequences.

Mills yelled, "How could my three-pointer be less accurate than that big bear? Don't worry!"

When he said this, the fat in his chest was trembling, and it was hard for Mo Mengchen to believe him.

This is the NBA, the United States that pays attention to individual heroism, and there are not many teams that advocate tactics.

Especially at this moment, they will definitely choose to fight back instead of playing tactics honestly.

Mo Mengchen is more sober than anyone else, he doesn't intend to stop Mills, he just needs to tell him the risk of doing so, and then let him decide for himself.

If he insists, give him the ball.

a pick and roll,
Mills activated his fat body to retreat beyond the three-point line,
Sabonis chose to protect the penalty area, so let that fat man like to shoot, let him shoot, and please feel free to shoot.

Sabonis doesn't care, it doesn't mean others don't care, the most prestigious player in the Trail Blazers is ready to go at this moment.

As soon as Mills lifted the ball, the first thing he saw was the headband of Big Robinson, and then the opponent's hand swung directly at his ball.

This time, Millston stopped in shock, collected the ball, and shot again.

The rhythm has been disrupted, his three-pointer hit the neck of the basket and was picked up by Sabonis.

"FXXX!"

Mills was cursing. Fortunately, Mo Mengchen and the others had retreated, otherwise the Blazers' counterattack would have been completed.

"Would you like to vote again?" Mo Mengchen asked.

"I can't shoot every ball, right? I'm not that selfish." Mills also felt embarrassed.

"Defend well."

Mo Mengchen patted him lightly.

Mills was taken aback, this kind of encouraging physical contact rarely happened to Mo Mengchen, he likes to stimulate others with harsh words.

But now, he changed his method.

His tolerance encouraged Mills. Although he still couldn't guard Sabonis, he would do his best to make trouble for him.

Sabonis was lethal in the low post enough to destroy the Pistons' paint, and double-teams emerged.

Thorpe thinks his timing is good. Any attacker hates being flanked in such a situation. However, he is Sabonis, and he doesn't panic at all.

The basketball was like a magic trick in his hands. He held up the ball with his absolute height advantage, and then passed it inside to the unattended Robinson.

Robinson grabbed the ball and dunked violently at the basket.

After a successful dunk, he vented his anger by tugging at the rim hard.

42 is better than 49
The Blazers chased the point difference to 7 points, and Collins requested a timeout in due course.

Sabonis is already red-eyed. If he doesn't pause now, he won't be able to control it even if he pauses later.

"We need to speed up the game, guys, run and kill the Lithuanians!" Collins yelled, "Don't hesitate when attacking, be decisive!"

Just after the timeout ended, Strickland returned from being frozen on the bench.

He seemed to regain his composure.

　Thank you weih212 for your tip.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)