NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 365: Lock in a playoff spot in advance!

Xue Liancheng still supported Director Lu's proposal.

No matter what, you have to try more, what if you can succeed?

Moreover, Coach Lu is actually very right. It is okay for others to gradually lose their ability to attack independently under his feeding, but Oladipo and Lopez still have to retain their aggressiveness.

Otherwise, if they increase their intensity a little bit, they will be completely unable to withstand it. It will be difficult for him to continue to win by himself.

Not to mention a championship.

Their next goal is to try to be a dual-core driver. Like him and Wade last season, whoever holds the ball can produce super offensive firepower.

In this way, it will not be contained so easily.

So in the following joint training, Oladipo began to increase the time he held the ball and his ability to distribute the ball.

In this regard.

Oladipo was extremely surprised.

He didn't expect that his performance in the game against the Heat was so bad, even if he was not questioned and criticized, his tactical status would actually be improved.

Even though there are only four games, the impact is still huge.

Lillard and CJ McCollum are also kind of replicas of the Warriors Splash Brothers, except...

In addition, Lillard's state is actually very unstable, and there are often games where the iron hits the rim crookedly.

He definitely has the strength, but he is still a little short of superstar level.

The Trail Blazers have achieved this result today. In addition to the outstanding performance of Lillard, the star player, CJ McCollum also contributed a lot, not even as small as Lillard.

of course.

During this period, the Pistons' situation was relatively average, but they also had a record of 31 wins and 30 losses, making them a fringe team in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

It's different now. The role of the end point is only played during fast breaks. In positional battles, he begins to hold the ball to initiate the offense, distribute the ball and organize the reception.

Uh!

At the end of this game, it was four kills and was swept.

A replica is always a replica, and there is still a clear gap between it and the original version.

The height of the two of them is the main reason why the Blazers can't make any progress.

The performance was much more calm than in the previous game.

Also very limited.

What is more regrettable is that except for the double guns, everyone else is very sparse.

The competition process is very fierce.

And Oladipo's impact is great.

The main reason is that their engine Reggie Jackson completely withered in this game.

My cousin seems to have forgotten to bring his watch.

The most important thing is that Lillard has never been included in the MVP candidate list, and has never been in the top five.

With this good expectation, they returned home to face the challenge of the Detroit Pistons in back-to-back games.

The two sides fought fiercely for four quarters, but neither side could decide the winner.

At the end of the game, he took 19 shots and only hit 9 goals. He scored 33 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds.

This resulted in many of his offensive choices being inappropriate.

From this point of view, Lillard is indeed extraordinary, and it is no wonder that his cousin is angry because he was not selected for the All-Stars.

Piston side.

The main reason is that the Pistons' own defense is not very good. They only scored 89 points and were unable to launch any challenge or pose any threat to them.

Since Crowder is no longer here, the Celtics' scoring power basically falls on these three people.

This season, CJ McCollum has finally become an important part of the rotation, and can also be a starter, giving the team some help.

In the past, Oladipo only focused on finishing points and occasionally played two singles.

Galloway broke out this time, scoring 7 points on 5-of-14 shooting, and made great contributions to the team's win.

Bradley scored 20 points, Turner scored 21 points and Sullinger scored 18 points.

Oladipo made 21 of 11 shots and also scored 30 points and 5 assists.

Only Meyers Leonard made 8 of 4 shots and scored 11 points in double figures.

After all, when running and cutting in positional battles, he can also rely on his ability to predict and the dynamic images in his mind to react in time after receiving the ball.

Oladipo had 18 points and 5 assists, which was about the same time period.

小托马斯15中9，疯狂罚球13次，命中12个，拿到了32分8助攻。

Results this season.

The only thing that can be taken out may be the three-pointer.

It can pull the Celtics from fifth place in the Eastern Conference to eighth in the Eastern Conference.

This is also a normal phenomenon. A change in a player's positioning always requires a period of adaptation.

As the second boss, he is relatively qualified, relatively stable, and conscientious in doing his job well.

They must be unwilling to do so. How could they give up so easily after this?

So in this game, the Pistons fought hard.

The Trail Blazers' current record has reached 32 wins and 28 losses, beating the Mavericks and Grizzlies, who have 31 wins and 29 losses, and has risen to fifth place in the Western Conference.

But having said that, the Trail Blazers, fifth in the Western Conference, have a worse record than the Celtics. This shows that the Eastern Conference this season is indeed very devilish...

finally.

Even if the crotch is stretched like this, the Pistons still can't win.

On the 4th, they went to Boston to challenge the Celtics again.

In this game, the Knicks scored a total of 124 points, and their offensive firepower was once again released.

His offensive talent was not only reflected in this game, but also got a good release during this period.

Now Xue Liancheng is here, and the Celtics have been killed three times...

The Celtics were once again unable to fight back and only scored 104 points, basically unable to make a big splash.

He simply fell to the ground in admiration.

The two of them took turns to catch Thomas in singles, and they were able to create a good space at once.

The Trail Blazers are in good shape now and are experiencing a four-game winning streak.

At the last moment, Xue Liancheng still had bullets.

Drummond made 20 of 10 shots and scored 21 points and 16 rebounds, looking very fierce.

With the Pistons' defensive strength, even if they risk their lives, they can't suppress the Knicks' offensive firepower.

There is no doubt that such a performance is unworthy of his status as the No. 10 pick.

After all, he only averages 15 minutes of playing time per game, so he is a proper role player.

Otherwise, their record is 37 wins and 25 losses, which is really a dark horse.

This caused him to become acclimatized for a while, that is, he couldn't adapt to it for a while.

Because according to predictions at the beginning of the season, the Trail Blazers were only ranked 12th in the Western Conference.

In the end, Drummond was scared when the defense was changed.

The record of 32 wins and 28 losses was enough to shock many media reporters.

Without Galloway on the bench, Oladipo might not dare to be so reckless, and the Knicks might have a harder time.

Drummond can still defend against the big man inside, but when he encounters the small man switching defenses, his still not bloated figure can't keep up with the rhythm at all.

The two leading stars are indeed capable, but they are not up to the top level.

Otherwise, the Celtics' record wouldn't be so good.

You know, in addition to the Warriors, Spurs, Thunder, and Clippers, teams such as the Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Rockets were very strong last season.

Because in the historical trajectory, the Celtics swept the Knicks.

They still insist on executing counterattacks and fast breaks with the ball, after all, this is their foundation.

The time comes quickly to March.

But it doesn't matter, they won the game after all.

As for the Trail Blazers.

Their strong strength allows them more space to explore new tactics.

<divclass="contentadv">Feng Lai performed well in this game, scoring 11 points on 7-for-16 shooting. He performed well in the matchup, as long as he didn't encounter those flying and earth-escaping monsters.

No one expected that the Trail Blazers, who had been dismantled during the offseason, were about to dive into the lottery after the start of the game. Under the leadership of Lillard and CJ McCollum, they are now back. Western Conference playoff spot.

Xue Liancheng began to slowly delegate power in this game, trying to use running positions, cuts, and pulls on shooters in positional battles. The ball contact rate was greatly reduced.

At least Xue Liancheng can occasionally receive passes when he runs into the air and cuts.

The Celtics are actually in very good shape recently, with a record of 34 wins and 28 losses, but because they were killed three times by the Knicks, the consequences were still very painful.

But Xue Liancheng not only let him touch him, but also encouraged him and taught him.

22次出手，只命中了8个球，拿到了21分6助攻3篮板。

Xue Liancheng knew nothing about this. He just wanted the team to go further and even compete for the championship again. He didn't think much about it at all, "Haha... Thank you for your recognition of me. Besides, I will be proud." of."

Lillard has not stepped into the threshold of superstar level. Throughout his career, he was only selected to the first team in the 17-18 season. However, the Trail Blazers only had 49 wins that season, which was really hard to come by. Moreover, his season statistics were also poor. Not as good as Westbrook and Curry.

This is also a shortcoming of the Celtics, and it has never been solved.

But this season, CJ McCollum was entrusted with an important task and directly completed the transformation. He averaged 34 minutes per game, averaged 20.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. His shooting percentage reached 45%, and his three-point shooting percentage was even higher. It has reached 41.7%, averaging 2.5 three-pointers per game, becoming one of the best three-point shooters this season.

Vonleh, Crowder, Tyler Johnson and others all performed well and contributed to the team's win.

But his defensive slot attributes have actually begun to show up at this time.

And ranks fifth in the Western Conference...

The backcourt duo totaled 55 points, accounting for more than half of the Blazers' total points.

I have to say here that Oladipo still has a sharp eye. When he saw Xue Liancheng continuously naming Drummond, he immediately woke up and knew that Drummond was a paper tiger, so he also focused on Drummond.

It’s really a ground-breaking moment, the flying dragon goes out to sea!

Cousin Lillard is still awesome, 18 of 8, 9 of 4 three-pointers, and 10 crazy free throws. He is as good as Xue Liancheng, scoring 30 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.

of course.

This is a very good sign.

How can this not be shocking?

of course……

However, averaging 0.8 shots per game is not very effective.

But the problem is, the strength is here and you can't overcome it.

This ranking is simply surprising.

After Oladipo became another offensive starting point in these two games, his assist ability has been significantly enhanced.

Xue Liancheng patted Oladipo on the shoulder and continued training without saying anything.

Instead, Xue Liancheng went to move, cut, and cover...

Overall performance has declined, but the impact is not significant.

of course.

In the second half of the season, their schedule is less intensive, which gives them more time to practice their new tactical system.

of course.

On the first day of March, the Knicks sat at home to face the challenge of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Then find a game rhythm that suits you, and your condition will slowly improve.

This is still secondary.

To say he is in the top ten is a bit reluctant.

Down?

He felt that meeting Xue Liancheng was really the greatest luck in his career.

What about dreaming?

The Knicks are not those little Karami who can be manipulated casually. The Knicks are number one in the Eastern Conference!

So far this season, 53 wins and 10 losses.

The Knicks still defeated the Trail Blazers 111:104, stopping the decline of being defeated by the Heat.

The reason why the Trail Blazers went from diving into the lottery zone at the beginning of the season to fifth in the Western Conference is because of the explosion of CJ McCollum in this month, which brought them a wave of consecutive wins. Soaring into the sky.

After playing the Trail Blazers, they got another two days of rest.

In other words, CJ McCollum is not even stable in normal rotation.

What's even more gratifying than winning and locking in the playoffs in advance is that Oladipo has finally accepted the role of holding the ball and launching attacks.

of course.

This is Oladipo's first time taking on these things in the Knicks, so he naturally needs a process of adaptation, or finding a feeling.

The No. 13 pick in the first round of 10 was an unknown in the first two seasons.

After he held the ball, the frequency of singles began to increase, but the efficiency was very average, so the hit rate dropped a bit.

And one that deserves special mention is CJ McCollum.

With a performance like this, do you want to win?

There is no efficiency, the overall level is very poor, there is nothing outstanding, and there is no potential at all.

If the scoring ability really doesn't match Wade's, no matter how bad it is, if you control the ball and distribute the ball, as another offensive starting point, you have to be qualified, right?

Xue Liancheng also had some connection and cooperation with him.

The Knicks still defeated the Pistons 107:89.

This game was taken turns by Xue Liancheng and Oladipo for military training.

The Trail Blazers' winning percentage this season has dropped dramatically compared to last season. The main reason is that the strength of the Western Conference's back row has not kept up, which allowed the Trail Blazers to take advantage of the loophole.

He doesn't expect Oladipo to reach Wade's immediate combat ability last season, but it should be at least 70% to 80%, which can alleviate a lot of pressure on him.

Xue Liancheng made 17 of 11 shots and scored 36 points and 14 assists.

It's the existence of the bottom.

新秀赛季替补出战38场，场均能贡献5.3分1.3篮板0.7助攻，投篮命中率仅有41.6%。

If before, he admired Xue Liancheng's skills and unparalleled basketball IQ, now Xue Liancheng's selflessness shocked him deeply.

What kind of mind is this?

You know, the most taboo thing for a team boss is to talk about ball rights and tactical status. This is the bottom line and must not be touched.

CJ McCollum made 19 of 10 shots and scored 25 points, which still gave Lillard a lot of support.

Their record has declined due to various reasons, which puts them in fifth place with 32 wins and 28 losses.

You know, the Knicks averaged 111 points per game, and these 107 points did not reach their average level.

Don't just be pressed so hard that you can't move like in the last game with the Heat.

After this game, the Knicks officially locked in a playoff spot in advance and became the first team in the Eastern Conference to definitely enter the playoffs.

The Celtics' four-game winning streak was also ended, and their record suddenly dropped to 34 wins and 29 losses.

This may be why he dares to keep shouting about Curry.

Oladipo looked solemn and answered very seriously: "I will definitely work hard and will never let you down."

And amidst the disapproval, Lillard led the team to face the difficulties, and finally slapped all the media in the face and made everyone's glasses shattered.

This is almost the same ranking as the Trail Blazers last season.

The second season, last season, finally got better.

This is also the crux of the historical trajectory why the Trail Blazers have never been able to compete for the championship.

But this is the fact.

Even during a break in joint training, Xue Liancheng personally encouraged Oladipo: "I believe in your ability and you can definitely play your own offensive rhythm."

However, the Trail Blazers' backcourt has languished. They don't have the intimidation of the Splash Brothers, and they don't have the pass-and-cut tactics of the Warriors, which has led to them falling behind under the suffocating defense.

PJ Tucker had 5 points, Crowder had 7 points, Tyler Johnson had 8 points, Rooney had 2 points, Ilyasova only had 2 points, and David West had 3 points.

Among all the players in the league, he is really inconspicuous and a real little guy.

As the boss of the team, Xue Liancheng gave him the power to be the second ball-handler, and also encouraged him and taught him how to play with the ball, when to distribute the ball, when to attack on his own, and when to cooperate with the ball. Lines, what kind of prediction or tacit understanding is required, it’s really all about teaching.

CJ McCollum has never been selected as an All-Star, which also illustrates some problems. Stability is stability, but if his explosive power is not strong and his upper limit is not high, it will be difficult to make a difference in the playoffs.

17 of 3, only 6 points and 6 assists.

It was in this state that the two teams met.

When he partnered with Wade in last season's finals, he produced unparalleled results.

The Knicks are just the opposite. Their 19-game winning streak was ended by the Heat, and their morale is slightly low.

Xue Liancheng had 26 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. With four minutes left in the fourth quarter, he left the game and took a rest.

A score of 107 points is really average for the Knicks.

Only when he completely falls into a positional battle will he try to move.

This is his minimum requirement for Oladipo.

That's right.

It can be seen that their strength is indeed strong, and their two-gun combination is enough for them to occupy the next Western Conference playoff spot.

I want to go up, but I can’t seem to get up.

Xue Liancheng and Oladipo both broke out, mainly because Thomas, a little potato, is really easy to bully.

Oladipo was stunned for a while: "Xue, you are the best role model I have ever encountered in my career."

He played in a total of 62 games, including 3 starts, averaging about 15 minutes per game. He averaged 6.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1 assist per game. His shooting percentage rose to 43.6% and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 39.6%.

Still showing a first-class level of immediate combat.

This...this...this is simply unbelievable.

Before the start of the game against the Pistons, they had already locked up a playoff spot. Everyone knows how strong they are.

In the competitive state of Gigi King Jackson, it is simply impossible to win.

Don't even dream about it...