Legend of Tomorrow
Chapter 345 [Super Thighs, Secret Weapon]
The next day, when the media reported that the Lakers were eliminated, Guo Xu also became the focus of discussion. The loss of the ok combination made him even greater.
The Suns won 23 more games in the regular season than last season, and also reached the second round of the playoffs. The Lakers were eliminated in the first round without Guo Xu. The gap is too obvious.
After training in the morning, a group of reporters went to the training hall to interview Guo Xu and asked him to comment on last night's game and two old teammates.
Guo Xu thought for a while and replied: Kobe and Shacklebolt are both very strong. There is no doubt about this. I think the Lakers were eliminated because there was a problem with other positions, especially in the second quarter when no one could lead the offense.
The reporter asked: The conflict between the two of them is getting more and more serious. What do you think?
I hope they can sit down and talk calmly. They have no grudges, and it's not as exaggerated as the media said. It's just that they were in a bad mood after the team lost and they were a bit aggressive. Their starting point is the same, they both want to help the Lakers win. .”
The reporter asked: O'Neal said that you can definitely lead the team to defeat the Mavericks in the second round. Are you confident?
We not only have confidence, but also strength. Defeating the Trail Blazers proves this. We are strong!
Because the Western Conference game was so exciting, people ignored the other tiebreaker. The Magic were eliminated by the Pistons, and the news only mentioned it casually. Except for Tracy McGrady's fans, no one else paid much attention to it.
In fact, this is a very classic series. McGrady failed to lead the team to create a black eight miracle, but lost to luck. The Magic's tactics are similar to those of the 76ers in 2001. Others defend and McGrady attacks. His personal performance is close to perfect.
The Pistons are worse than people think. They are not much worse than the Pistons that defeated the f4 Lakers in 2004 to win the championship. However, veteran power forward Clifford Robinson is not as good as Rasheed Wallace, and Prince and Okur are rookies. years, still need exercise.
Mavericks vs. Suns is the focus of the second round because it is a contest between two offensive teams.
Tickets for the Mavericks' home games were sold out early. Most people predicted that the outcome would be 50-50, with everyone having a chance to advance to the next round. The Suns' advantage is Guo Xu and the impact of young players, while the Mavericks' advantage lies in the experience of the players. , lineup depth.
On May 6, before the game even started, the stadium was almost full. When the players came out, encouraged by the on-site DJ, the Mavericks fans were very excited. There was actually a fat man dancing with his upper body naked on the sidelines. The people of Texas were so excited. Enthusiastic.
Americans love sports, and every team represents the glory of the city.
Fans' support for the team will give players a great combat effectiveness bonus. In terms of loyalty, the Mavericks fans rank first in the league, and every game is full!
Owner Cuban is the most ardent fan of the Mavericks. He can celebrate the wonderful performance of the players on the sidelines like a child, and he can also yell when the referee makes an unfavorable penalty for the team.
In Guo Xu's previous life, until 2018, Cuban was fined a total of about 2.5 million by the league, which is a figure that fits his character.
TV5 broadcast the game live. During the warm-up, Zhang Lili introduced the lineup and said: Guo Xu has produced terrible statistics this season and led the team to the second round. I think he has an 80% chance of winning the regular season MVP. He is also very popular on the road. .”
Xu Jicheng said: It is said that this year is the year of Yao Mingnian, but in fact it should be the year of Guo Xunian. He has proved that he did not become famous by embracing the Lakers OK group's thigh, he is a super thigh in his own right.
Zhang Liji said with a smile: In the last round of the series, Guo Xu averaged 36 minutes per game, scored 24.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 11 assists, and his shooting percentage was also very high. Whether the Suns can go further, his performance is the most critical.
Xu Jicheng said: Guo Xu is recognized as the most difficult point guard to guard in the league. He can score and pass. In the playoffs, five members of the Suns team scored in double figures. The game is about to begin. Seeing that the Suns have changed a starter today, in the end Inspirational Fatty Haslem appears.
Suns Five: Guo Xu, Joe Johnson, Marion, Haslem, Stoudemire.
Fans are unfamiliar with Haslem, and even the Mavericks coaching staff is unfamiliar with him.
This is not a substitution of the starting lineup, but a substitution of players? !
Wasn't this guy a big fat guy at the beginning of the season? What's going on with this muscular man on the stage?
Not to mention people who are not familiar with Haslem, even his girlfriend Faith Ryan found it incredible.
The two are alumni of the University of Florida. Ryan, a senior, continued her studies at the school. Just when she was about to complete the bachelor's degree in business management exam in April, she had to give up her beloved track and field career due to a severe strain. After hearing the news, Haslem called Ryan to comfort him, then took leave and returned to Florida.
When Ha Pang, who had lost a full 20 kilograms, appeared in front of Ryan, the unwilling girl immediately burst into laughter.
The coaching staff started Haslem because he is getting better and better on the defensive end. He often competes with his teammates in one-on-one training, and constantly interferes with his body. By relying on confrontation, he can disrupt the offensive rhythm of all inside players, so that the opponent can only take shots under interference, and the shooting rate drops.
When Haslem lost weight to 110 kilograms, even veteran Kukoc, who had the best ball-handling and offensive skills inside, could no longer abuse him.
During yesterday's training, they were duel, and Kukoc was constantly being defended, shooting 30% from the field.
Everyone watched and sighed: Brother Qi, why did you have to be so messed up? Brother Qi, why did you have to be tortured? Brother Qi, why did you fall like this? Brother Qi, you did nothing wrong...
After playing 10 goals, Kukoc was so humiliated by the defense that he became a little angry. He angrily scolded Haslem: You are a despicable, shameless and low-class scumbag of society who is a scoundrel and a scumbag.
This is of course not their original words, but the translation is pretty much what they mean.
Knowing that Kukoc, Stoudemire, Marion and others cannot guard Nowitzki well, D'Antoni is going to use his secret weapon. Not only does Haslem work hard defensively, he can also help the team on the offensive end. He has a good mid-range shot, runs fast during fast breaks, and can also grab rebounds.
The Mavericks also changed their starting lineup in order to strengthen their defense. Nash, Finley, Najera, Nowitzki, LaFrentz.
Najera is a jack-of-all-trades player who can play three positions on the court. He is best at defending the 3 and 4 positions and can grab rebounds. When the center is short of players, let him play a cameo and he will dare to go up and compete with the big men. He is a super hunk with muscles.
In Guo Xu's previous life, Najera's offensive ability was very poor, averaging less than 7 points per game in his peak season. He played in the NBA for 12 seasons relying on defense.
The referee blew the whistle, Stoudemire relied on his excellent physical fitness to earn a jump ball, and the game began.
Joe Johnson received the ball and brought it to the three-point line. The person guarding him was Finley. He passed to Marion who was running. Najera followed up. The Mavericks' defensive strategy was man-to-man.
This is a tactic used by almost all teams against the Suns, because the Suns have many quick counterattacks and the zone defense is not implemented well. Moreover, using zone defense tactics, it is too easy for Guo Xu to break through with the ball on one side and challenge the swingman, so the defender can only defend.
Guo Xu went to the bottom corner first, and ran away from Nash on the right side under Stoudemire's off-ball cover. Marion distributed the ball to the right side, and Guo Xu received the ball and made a 70-degree emergency stop jumper.
LaFrentz did not switch defense, and Nash was a step too slow to catch up and had no time to take off. Guo Xu is so sure of this kind of ball, his shot is in perfect rhythm and hits the net hollowly. 3 to 0.
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