Wang Tu Baye

Chapter 352
On May 2002, 5, at the home court of the Sacramento Kings, it was a life-and-death playoff game for Kings fans. Their regular season champion, the Kings, was pushed to the edge of a cliff by the Warriors.

The Kings trailed the Warriors 1:3 by a big score. In the second round of the playoffs with a best-of-seven system, as long as they lose one more game, they will be eliminated by the Warriors from the ranks of the Western Conference playoffs. It is absolutely unacceptable for the generals of the Kings.

"The lineup of the Kings in the last stand has not changed, and their sharpshooter Peja still has no signs of coming back. Therefore, the starting lineup of the Kings is still the same, center Verati Divac, power forward Chris Webber, small forward Sean Doug Turkoglu, shooting guard Doug Christie, point guard Mike Bibby."

"The difference from the previous game is that Adelman no longer resorted to a lineup of two point guards. After all, two players with a height of only 1 meters were on the court at the same time. The pressure is too great, and the opposing team is the Warriors who can play the most with their bodies, and the feeling that almost every position is being taken by the opponent makes the Kings very uncomfortable."

"Warriors head coach Lenny changed the lineup. After all, this is the home of the Kings, which is notoriously difficult to play in the NBA. The fans in Sacramento are very fanatical. Their support makes the Kings' home and away games completely different. The cautious Lenny sent a defense-oriented team. lineup."

"Warriors' starting lineup, center No. 30 Big Ben Wallace, power forward No. 7 Jermaine O'Neal, Lenny didn't let Rodman continue to start, the Raiders can't use it every game, come For the Kings at home, using Rodman is a double-edged sword, it may kill the Kings, or accidentally injure yourself, you can’t pin your hopes on luck and stand on the Warriors’ side every time.”

"Small forward No. 33 Grant Hill, shooting guard No. 31 Shane Battier, point guard No. 4 Chauncey Billups, this time Lenny asked McGrady to substitute. I don't know why he considered it. Maybe it’s better to be safe and take precautions first, after all, the mad king is very scary.”

"The current starting lineup of the Kings is not weak at all in terms of offense. Turkoglu and Christie have their own unique skills on the offensive end. Mike Bibby is a well-known and recognized tactical master on the court. Webber is the king's team. The king in the game, Divac is an old ball player, the king's winning percentage at home is here, no one can easily take away a victory."

"The opening game foreshadowed that today's game for the Warriors was not easy. Turkoglu hit two unreasonable three-pointers from the outside. But the three-point shot is really difficult to defend. If the opponent is determined to shoot and wants to block the shot outside the three-point line, the probability is too low.”

"Webber is always very excited at the King's home court. Amidst the cheers of the fans, he has successfully played against O'Neal in back-to-back singles. O'Neal is the best insider on the defensive end of the entire Warriors. He needs to be tall and strong. , but defending King Webber of the peak Kings, Jermaine O'Neal can only say that he has tried his best."

"The Kings lead the Warriors by 32 points 26:6 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Kings Chris Webber and Divac rested and replaced Bobby Jackson and backup centers Scott Pollard, Adelman Had to switch back to two point guards, and he really felt like no one was available."

In fact, Gerald Wallace, nicknamed "Elvis", was sitting on the bench of the Kings. Adelman had no interest in this thin-looking Wallace. He would spend three seasons on the bench of the Kings. It wasn't until he was changed to the Bobcats that he started his career as the master of the house and became the boss.

"The Warriors also made substitutions. In the second quarter, No. 30 Big Ben Wallace was replaced, and No. 7 O'Neal played center. His footwork is slow and his strength is lacking, McGrady hit him very easily."

"Small forward No. 12 Bruce Bowen, shooting guard No. 20 Larry Hughes, the overall accelerated Warriors, led the Kings to play against each other in the second quarter. Chance to recover the score."

"Kings coach Rick Adelman obviously won't be fooled easily. He has already suffered from the Warriors' chaotic battles. He has scarce soldiers and horses in his hands. Even if he is sent off, the entire Kings presses the rhythm and beats his own 24 seconds. Half court offense and defense."

"The king, who is suitable and good at playing fast attack speed, did not dare to take risks at the critical moment of his home court. The Warriors set off several fast breaks in a row, but the king did not rush forward in turn. Mike Bibby faithfully implemented Adelman's strategy, Push half court down the floor and don't take a shot until the last second."

"In the second quarter, the Warriors didn't take any advantage. The Kings held on to their lead at 27:27. In the third quarter, their core player, Webber, returned. That obviously didn't happen."

"Warriors head coach Lenny usually lets the players adjust themselves on the court. He called a timeout definitely not because the score was behind, but because the players' overall style of play and tactical philosophy did not match. Even if they are leading at this time, he will not hesitate Hesitation is called a timeout."

"Obviously the Warriors players have the idea of ​​wanting to win and fear losing. McGrady and Billups made several unnecessary mistakes, which gave the Kings a chance to counterattack on the spot. Other than shaking his head and sighing, he kept pausing the game to calm down his young players."

"In the third quarter, the Warriors fell behind again by 20 points 27:7, plus they fell behind by 6 points in the first quarter. After three quarters, the Warriors fell behind by 73 points 86:13. In this case, the fourth quarter will be very difficult. .”

"In the fourth quarter, the Warriors, who were desperate, replaced No. 15 Paul Gasol as a center and No. 10 Dennis Rodman. He will be the key figure in whether the Warriors can recover the score. Rodman will not score. , but he can grab the rebound and break the mood, and that's enough for the Warriors."

"McGrady, who played poorly today at the opening of the fourth quarter, is still No. 33 Grant Hill to play the small forward position. Lenny obviously hopes that Hill, the oldest and most famous superstar in the Warriors team, will stabilize the Warriors' field. The mentality of the top players, after all, falling behind has become a reality. At this time, not only can’t play fast, but they have to fall behind, chasing one ball after another. After all, there are 12 minutes in a game, and the 13-point difference is not insurmountable. peak."

(End of this chapter)