i have a coaching book

Chapter 65 Against the Pistons
After the game, media reporters surrounded Carter with long guns and short cannons, and asked with a microphone: "Vince, how do you evaluate the new champion LeBron?"

"Stable atmosphere, exceptional talent, broad vision!!" Carter said his point of view without haste.

What the hell?Official rhetoric?
How could the reporters present who were preparing to make trouble be satisfied with this answer?

So, follow up with the leading question: "Can you be more specific?"

Carter's expression was indifferent, but he said with some taste: "In this duel, I have already lost against James, whether it is in scoring, or in performance on the field, as well as leading the team. In fact, he is not even as popular as him? Tell me! How should I evaluate him?"

Hearing Vince Carter's slightly gunpowder-scented answer, the reporters' eyes lit up, and they said in their hearts: Carter is really good!
Should we add more fuel and vinegar to make Carter and James a pair of sworn enemies?To publicize their incompetence?

That's right, let's do it!

The unscrupulous reporters began to fan the flames and create a wave without wind, adding some obstacles to Carter and James so that they could fight.

Just set the fire Vince Carter, how is that possible?

You must know how to let James go if you can't clap your palms, so they started to attack James.

James talked eloquently, obviously not knowing what the reporters were thinking. When asked about his evaluation of Carter, he thought about it for a while and said generously: "Vince Carter is my idol! His performance in the slam dunk contest is amazing. The 360-degree windmill dunk, the two-handed gliding dunk in front of the free throw line, McGrady's assisted crotch dunk and other actions are my favorite dunk actions. At the end of training, I occasionally try to imitate Carter's dunk action !"

Why do you have to take what you say to reporters casually?
James thought so at the time, but then again, his real idol has nothing to do with Carter.

That's right, his idol is Vince Carter's cousin Tracy McGrady, he likes the elegance of McGrady when he pulls out his hands!
Thinking of this, James' eyes softened, and he added: "To be honest, I have always wanted to participate in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, but when I thought of not being able to surpass Vince Carter's classic dunk moves, I couldn't make up my mind to sign up! "

All-Star?James challenges Carter's dunk title?James has the ambition of being the All-Star ticket king?

When the reporters heard what James said, they automatically replenished their brains, like a shark smelling blood, pounced on it, began to insinuate, asked questions about the All-Star Game, and waited to wipe out James before giving up.

When James and Carter were being interviewed, Lin Bai took a shower, found a place to eat, opened the coach's book while eating, and checked the information on the [Basketball Pope Game] page.

Player Name: Lin Bai

Grade: Probationary (4/100)

Victory Points: 20
Skills: Scouting Appraisal (Level D: You can only get some basic information about basketball)

Main task: As a future pope, how can he not even have a test? (In a limited run of ten games, prove that you have what it takes to be Pope.)
Side quests: none (hidden quests appear randomly.)
Achievements: none
name: none
Props: [Activate Skill Card]

Evaluation: A fledgling rookie
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Mall page (insufficient points, not unlocked...)
Lin Bai flipped through it and found that on the [Basketball Pope Game] page, except for a few changes in the record and points, the other information basically remained unchanged.

Lin Bai's face was very calm, he had already prepared for this, it can be said that he was immune, and there was no disturbance in his heart.

No one can become a fat man in one bite. What he needs to do now is to go on one game after another. When the time comes, he will naturally see the longing he has drawn in his heart.

On December 2003, 12, the Cleveland Cavaliers were at home, waiting for the challenge of the Detroit Pistons.

Before the game, the No. [-] pick vs. No. [-] spot was no longer a gimmick for media publicity, but to promote whether Milicic could appear on the stage. The label of "parallel importer" has fallen on Milicic's head.

There is no way, among the rookies in 03, the No. 4 pick James, No. 5 Anthony, No. 03 Bosh, No. [-] Wade, No. [-] Kaman, etc., have all played their own worth. The [-] Platinum Generation has been covered by the news media Touted and gradually recognized by the fans, but, unexpectedly, Milicic fell behind in second place.

The same rookie in the 03 class, other players are shining and quickly establishing their status in the team. As the second pick, Milicic has a few minutes of playing time and cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, Milicic Naturally, it became the target of the outside media's scolding and bombardment.

However, the head coach of the Pistons, Larry Brown, was completely unmoved, ignoring the pressure exerted by the outside media and internal management, and insisted on his "correct way of playing" very persistently.

The Pistons lost to the 76ers led by Iverson in the last game. They lost two games in a row. The team is in average condition. The current record is 13 wins and 9 losses, ranking fifth in the Eastern Conference temporarily. The Cavaliers have just won two consecutive victories and are in excellent condition , the current record is 12 wins and 9 losses, ranking sixth in the Eastern Conference for the time being.

As long as the Cavaliers defeat the Pistons, they will be able to step on their opponent's corpse and climb to the fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Therefore, this game is still a ranking battle in the playoffs, and both sides have a strong desire to win.

Before the game, the media was optimistic that the Cavaliers would beat the sluggish Pistons at home. Although it was predicted that the game would not be easy, the Cavaliers led by James would have the last laugh.

At 8:[-] that night, the Cleveland Cavaliers played against the Detroit Pistons, officially started.

The starting lineup list of the Cavaliers is consistent with the previous game. It is still point guard LeBron James, shooting guard Ricky Davis, small forward Ira Newbell, power forward Carlos - Boozer, center Zajunas - Ilgauskas.

The Pistons started with five players, changed, lined up, point guard Chauncey Billups, shooting guard Richard Hamilton, small forward Tyshawn Prince, power forward Ben Wallace, center Eldon Campbell.

Eldon Campbell is 211CM tall and weighs 102KG. He has rich combat experience. At his peak, he averaged 15.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. unimportant.

Campbell's basic basketball skills are very solid, his style of play is sophisticated and tough, and the most important thing is that his defense is relatively good.

However, he entered the NBA in 1990, let alone how glamorous his personal experience is, but he has played in the NBA for 13 years. He was born in 1968 and is already a 35-year-old veteran.

Larry Brown left Milicic, who had just turned 18, without training, but let the veteran play a miraculous role. It's really incredible. Didn't he see that Milicic has something that Campbell doesn't have?
No. [-], talented, young, big man who can shoot, shoots far beyond the three-point line...

With the whistle from the referee's mouth, the basketball was thrown high, and the first quarter began.

As soon as the two teams came into contact with each other, they played open and close. Hamilton and Billups of the Pistons played two games in a row.

Soon, the pick-and-roll cooperation between James and Boozer was also very sharp and unstoppable.

After the pick-and-roll, Boozer dribbled the ball to the basket, and with a bang, he slammed into the basket with both hands and scored.

After the pick and roll, James and Boozer played handily whether they were facing Ben Wallace or Billups, scoring points easily like drinking water.

After the first quarter, the Cavaliers led the Pistons by 29 points 23 to 6 by virtue of the combination of James and Boozer inside and outside.

In the second quarter, Hamilton of the Pistons used his flexible and coquettish running positions and precise mid-range shots to upset the Cavaliers' defensive formation, turning the world upside down. He efficiently scored 10 points and 2 assists in a single quarter, blowing the horn of counterattack.

Fortunately, James made sudden shots and scored 11 points and 3 assists in a single quarter, helping the Cavaliers withstood the Pistons' counterattack 25-25.

At the end of the half, the Cavaliers led the Pistons by 54 points 48 to 6 and entered the locker room to rest.

After the break, the game came back in the second half, and the two sides changed sides to fight again.

The Pistons played unhurriedly, sticking to the defensive formation, trying to regain the initiative by strengthening the defense, and started a positional battle slowly.

However, what they didn't expect was that their shooting percentage actually took a big dive. The shooting was quite low. They made 19 of 5 shots in a single quarter and 6 of 5 free throws. They only scored 15 points in a single quarter.

The Cavaliers played steadily, taking advantage of the lead and dealing with the Pistons. Ricky, who was in a sluggish state in the first half, recovered and joined forces with Boozer to prop up the Cavaliers' offense. They did not give the Pistons a chance to pull back and even pulled the score. Come.

The Cavaliers led the Pistons by 75 points 63 to 12 and entered the fourth quarter.

Larry Brown saw that the frontcourt combination of James and Boozer was so powerful, and Ben Wallace, who was excellent in defense, was beaten badly. He kept dispatching troops and even replaced Milicic on the field. However, the No. 1 pick Milicic usually doesn't play many games. He failed two mid-range shots within [-] minute and was immediately replaced in a hurry. He didn't give Milicic a chance to prove it, which is really incomprehensible.

Afterwards, Okur, who was replaced, was also very sluggish in this game. He scored 8 for 1 and only scored 2 points and 1 assist.

Even if Prince made two consecutive three-pointers from the outside, 3 of 3 in a single quarter, and scored 8 points, he could not recover the defeat.

At the end of the game, the Cavaliers defeated the challenged Pistons at home with a 97-88 advantage of 9 points. While winning three consecutive victories, the Cavaliers gave the Pistons a wave of three-game losing streak and successfully stepped on their opponents to enter the game. Fifth place in the East.

Although the Pistons had 4 players in double figures, no one scored 20 points.

Hamilton made 12 of 6, 8 of 7 free throws, scored 19 points and 8 assists, and did not have the demeanor of scoring 44 points against the Cavaliers in the previous game.

普林斯9中5，得到14分2篮板，比卢普斯抢下11分7助攻，本华莱士只得到10分9篮板，发挥一般。

In this game, Boozer, who scored 28 points and 9 rebounds for the Cavaliers, scored 16 points and 11 rebounds. He made 8 of 6 shots and [-] of [-] free throws. His performance was impressive.

James made 21 of 8, 3 of 1 three-pointers, 8 of 6 free throws, scored 23 points and 9 assists. He and Boozer's powerful striker combination showed great power.

Ricky scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, showing a comprehensive performance. Ilgauskas did not play much time, but he could also contribute 10 points and 3 rebounds. Lin Bai had 15 minutes of playing time, scored 5 points and 2 assists, and was playing soy sauce .

After the game, Larry Brown kept his eyes on James and Boozer, unwilling to leave for a long time. A flash of light came to his mind, and he knew what kind of player the Pistons needed to add—a tall insider with all-around defense, who could play from 1 to 5. Defense to the [-]th position, offensively, can become a strong point, making up for the shortcomings of Wallace's poor offense...

If Lin Bai knew what Larry Brown was thinking, he would definitely be shocked, because in Lin Bai's previous life, in the 03-04 season, which team could win the championship in the end?Everyone will be in the three teams of the Lakers, Spurs, and Pacers. They will never think that it will be the Pistons. It is not until they trade a player to form the Pistons that they add the name of the Pistons to the three lists. .

(End of this chapter)