Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

"Defend!"

Seeing the Pacers preparing for a fast break, the Knicks fans on the sidelines shouted anxiously.

J.R. Smith, Novak and others lived up to their expectations and actually chased away without giving their opponents a chance for a fast break layup.

Chandler also relied on his speed to come from behind, trying to protect the frame.

"seven!"

George had no time to run the fast break from behind and could only pass the basketball to Qi Tian in the frontcourt. But at this time, Chandler had already chased after him and wanted to give his opponent a big block from behind.

"careful!"

Hill quickly reminded Qi Tian, ​​and Qi Tian stopped to prevent Chandler from succeeding.

Chandler retreated to the basket angrily.

"Huh~ It's okay, we can fight on the ground."

The Pacers coaching staff on the sidelines broke out in a cold sweat. They were about to relax when they saw Qi Tian shoot a long three-pointer and the basketball flew out quickly!

"What?"

JR Smith just turned to look at the position of his teammates, but Qi Tian seized the opportunity to shoot a three-pointer. He was a beat late and could only turn around and look at the basket.

"Whoosh!"

Basketball hollow hit.

"54-63."

With three and a half minutes left in the third quarter, the Pacers chased the point difference to single digits.

"Too accurate!"

"I bought it."

"There are still three minutes left and the score difference is reduced to 9 points. After the third quarter, we can't... tie the score?"

Pacers fans were excited, hoping that the team could reverse the score, just like they had done before.

"Ha, those bumpkins, do you really think you can recover the score easily?"

"That's right, if it was so easy, why did they still fall behind at the start?"

"Don't worry, country people are like this and have never seen the world."

Knicks fans were extremely mocking and dismissive.

"Actually, I want to tap into the team's offense..."

Chief assistant coach Brian Shaw had a sudden idea,

"As long as we regard Qi Tian as the main scorer, maybe we can do it?"

He was immediately shocked by his bold idea and quickly denied himself:

"I must be stupid to believe that a second-year rookie can take on the important responsibility of the team's offense."

"But what if?"

Brian Shaw hesitated a little, but his thoughts uncontrollably spread.

The Pacers' comprehensive lineup configuration gives them unlimited possibilities, including defensive center Hibbert, versatile power forward West, strong defensive small forward George, plus Hill and Seven on the outside.

"If the backcourt double shot or the cooperation between the inside and outside lines are used as the main offensive point, and others build the team around the outside line, the team's offense may be improved..."

He quickly thought of several offensive routines to maximize the offense of the backcourt players, just like in the Lakers.

But he soon discovered that this idea had an absolutely unsolvable problem, that is, why should the team shift the focus of team building to the back line?

Now at the small forward position, George proved himself through defense in his first year as a rookie, and his performance in the playoffs was even more impressive. In his second year, George averaged 12.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, which was better than the first year.

This year's 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists have improved a lot.

This year Granger was absent due to injury. The coaching staff felt that this was a good opportunity for George to soar into the sky. Maybe he could break through again and score directly up to 20 points.

At this time, is it possible to give up on George and develop a first-year second-round pick?

You know, Granger is not out for the season yet. When he returns from injury, will the team once again switch its focus from shooting guard to small forward?

In other words, you, Brian Shaw, want to help Qi Tian ascend to the top, and let Granger and George provide him with support?

Brian Shaw didn't have to think twice to know the answer Vogel and others would give:

"impossible."

"Tsk."

Brian Xiao clicked his tongue helplessly and stopped fantasizing.

The situation on the court was still grim. Although Qi Tian hit another three-pointer, the Pacers' offense did not improve. Even if Qi Tian scored a fast break layup, the Pacers were still 9 points behind.

Rasheed Wallace gave the Knicks a surprise. He stood at the top of the arc to catch the ball. The slow-footed Mahinmi did not dare to guard him. Roaring God actually made a long shot from outside the three-point line.

"56-68."

"Nice!"

Knicks fans did not expect this unexpected surprise. Seeing that the point difference returned to double digits, they cheered for the substitute center.

"Hmph, you didn't expect me to have a three-point shot, right?"

Wallace kept up his efforts and grabbed consecutive rebounds under the basket without giving his opponent a chance.

Qi Tian and Mahinmi missed four consecutive free throws, and the Pacers could only enter the fourth quarter with a 12-point disadvantage.

"Here I go, can Roaring Heavenly Lord still shoot three-pointers?"

This question is not only spread among Pacers fans, but Knicks fans also have the same question.

You know, Rasheed Wallace and Ben Wallace formed a double-Wallace inside line in the Pistons, and Price, Hamilton and Billups formed the most civilian lineup of the Pistons on the outside, but it is such a civilian lineup.

, but in the 2003-04 season, they unexpectedly defeated the Big Four Lakers team with Payton, Kobe, Malone and O'Neal and won the championship.

Almost all fans' impression of them is that they have top-level defense and offensive constipation. Naturally, they don't know that Rasheed Wallace actually has a three-point shooting rate of more than 31% and averages 1 three-pointer per game.

Compared with shooters, he is naturally far behind, but a surprise three-pointer is still enough.

What makes the Knicks fans happy is that this three-pointer was achieved by their players.

"But it's really dangerous. If the Pacers miss a three-pointer and the Pacers make a few more free throws, they can really pull back the point difference."

As soon as the Knicks fans finished speaking, they shook their heads and laughed.

"Am I stupid? This is because Carmelo is not here, so they have this opportunity. Just wait until the fourth quarter, and once Carmelo comes on, the opponent will just surrender!"

"Yeah, this is their last chance. If they can't seize it, when the melon comes up, it will be taken away by a few diffraction."

"If you're a country bumpkin, you won't be able to seize this opportunity. No wonder he was sent away by the Heat last year."

The Pacers were really upset, as Vogel was looking at the players in a daze.

This summer's signings can almost be summed up as failures.

After a few games, Vogel can come to this conclusion.

Amandelson was replaced by Mahinmi, which was enhanced, but it was only limited;

Needless to say, the gap between Augustin and Collison is that one has already received a basic salary and the other has gone to start another team.

That's right, which team can force a player who can be promoted to the starting lineup to stay and let him play as a substitute?

Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents.

"Then we can only tap the potential internally."

Vogel set his sights on the substitute defenders. Stephenson was excited and quietly puffed up his chest.