warrior godfather

Chapter 334 If you don't want to fight, just get out of here! (5000 words)
July 1, Oracle Center.

"Green, to Curry, Curry from the way downtown—yes (Green passed to Curry, Curry made a three-pointer and made a hit)!"

In the Oracle Center, the game between the Warriors and the Magic was in the fourth quarter. Mike Brin's cadenced voice was transmitted to the ears of countless ESPN users through the broadcast signal. This showdown between "Curry Chef" and "Warcraft" is also Live nationwide.

At this time, there were only 5 minutes left in the game. With Curry's three-pointer, the Warriors' lead came to 15 points. Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy waved his hand angrily on the sidelines, shaking his head, walked to Next to the referee, a timeout was called.

In the commentary, Jeff Van Gundy saw his performance and said:
"Oh, it looks like Stan is giving up on this game."

"How do you know?" Mike Brin next to him asked with a smile.

Jeff Van Gundy shrugged:

"His expression is an expression of both anger and helplessness. I know him too well. In fact, if I want to say, he should have replaced all the starters 3 minutes ago, instead of delaying until now. The Magic have no chance of winning tonight."

Soon, the short timeout ended, and Stan Van Gundy, as expected by his younger brother, switched to the third team and conceded the game.

Coincidentally, Zhang Yu seemed to have foreseen Stan Van Gundy's move, and also replaced all the starters during the timeout. After the timeout came back, the third team of the two sides started a confrontation on the court.

In the end, the third team of the Warriors was even better. Thomas made 5 of 3 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 9 points efficiently, helping the team to further expand the point difference. In the end, the Warriors scored 123: 104 victory over the Magic, winning ten consecutive victories!

After the whole game, Curry was the one with the most dazzling performance. He played 31 minutes and made 20 of 13 shots, 13 of 9 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, 37 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 turnovers. Luxurious data is the number one contributor to the Warriors' victory.

From the beginning of the first quarter, Zhang Yu used Howard's habit of defending the pick-and-roll and squatting inside, and arranged for Curry to target Howard crazily. Among his 13 three-pointers, nine of them were three-pointers with the ball directly after using the screen, and hit the ball. 9 of them.

In the first two quarters, Curry scored 4 three-pointers with the ball.

In the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy couldn't bear Curry's three-pointer anymore. He would rather the Magic be empty inside, but also let Howard expand to the line when Curry hits the pick-and-roll and switch defenses with Nelson.

But at this time, Curry has gone crazy. He directly launched a pick-and-roll two steps outside the three-point line, which completely dumbfounded Stan Van Gundy.

It is impossible for him to let Howard expand to such a high position, which will completely collapse the Magic's defensive system with Howard as the core. As long as Curry passes the ball behind Howard with a high lob, the Magic's empty inside defense will be defeated Others cut and crushed.

He can only let Howard expand to the three-point line and step on the three-point line to defend Curry, which is the limit he can bear.

If it wasn't for the fact that Curry's shot was too fast and the three-pointer was too accurate, Stan Van Gundy would never have made a compromise. He is an orthodox old-school coach. In his basketball world, there is no "three-pointer with the ball" at all. According to the statement, and Curry only used half a game to shake his basketball philosophy.

But unfortunately, Stan Van Gundy's wavering is not thorough enough. Even if he is two steps away from the three-point line, after Curry hangs the screen, he still pulls up and shoots a three-pointer. Howard, who is stepping on the three-point line, can't interfere with his shooting at all.

In the third quarter, Curry made four ultra-long three-pointers in just 3 minutes, evening out the point difference that the Warriors were originally behind, and even opened it to about 10 points, directly stopping the Magic!
In desperation, Stan Van Gundy had no choice but to let Howard switch defenses. No matter how high Curry played the pick-and-roll, he would never be given a chance to shoot.

He was afraid, he was afraid that Curry would really use this murderous method to cast the magic to death.

Stan Van Gundy could see clearly from the sidelines. Whenever Curry made a three-pointer, the Magic players’ expression changed. As soon as Curry raised his hand, the Magic players immediately became terrified. Nelson squeezed the screen From the beginning of flaring his teeth and claws, he wanted to pounce on Curry and prevent him from shooting a three-pointer. In the end, he watched Curry shoot in despair, and he didn't even have the desire to squeeze the screen.

In fact, the Magic played very well in this game. Howard was in excellent form and was very aggressive on the offensive end. It was rare to lose 3 fouls. Zhang Yu replaced Whiteside, but couldn't bear Howard's physical impact, and repeatedly sent Howard to the free throw line.

Later, Zhang Yu could only flank Howard, but tonight Howard was in excellent condition. 15 free throws.

But his physical condition is very good, but his free throws are as bad as ever, and he only made 9 free throws.

However, compared to the points obtained from free throws, Howard's damage to the Warriors inside is the most critical. He made Chandler, Whiteside, and Green all suffer from foul trouble.The attacking frame of others in the Magic has become much easier, which is the biggest reason why the Warriors trailed the Magic by 2 points at halftime.

However, Curry's explosive scoring performance in the third quarter instantly wiped out Howard's advantages accumulated in the interior through hard work and hand-to-hand combat. With a little effort, the Magic's defensive system collapsed on its own.

When Howard implemented the strategy of completely switching defenses, Zhang Yu did not let Curry shoot three-pointers against Howard.

Although Curry's ability to punish dislocations is unique in the league, this is not the playoffs. The Warriors have an easier way to score, and there is no need to let Curry fight to the end alone.

After Curry called Howard out of the three-point line, he gave the ball directly to Butler, and then brought Howard to the weak side at 45 degrees from the three-point line. Watching Curry smoke at the three-point line, watching Butler drive Nelson to the basket for an easy layup.

Green also took advantage of Howard's transfer to the line, handled the ball a second time, passed a few good passes to his teammates, and scored 7 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds.

Howard also wants to return to the penalty area to protect the frame, but as long as he takes a step away from Curry, the rest of the Warriors will pass the ball over immediately, and then Curry will punish him for his slack with shooting, so that he can only stay in Curry for the next round. Beside Curry, hold an ashtray for Curry, and never dare to "run around" again.

In this way, without Howard, the inside defensive pillar, the Magic's defense was vulnerable and was easily defeated by the Warriors. The score was quickly expanded to about 15 points. The Magic could only rely on Howard's hard work on the offensive end. Repeatedly making kills and standing on the free throw line can barely maintain a chance of survival.

But free throws have never been Warcraft's strong point. In the 5 minutes of the fourth quarter, Howard has scored 36 free throws, breaking the single-game free throw record created by the Warriors legend Wilt Chamberlain against the Hawks in 1962, and played at a super level. Hit 23 free throws and scored a super double-double of 35 points and 16 rebounds, but the Magic with a collapsed defense still fell behind the Warriors by 15 points, and Stan Van Gundy also called for gold.

After the game, Stan Van Gundy was very helpless when interviewed by reporters, and even said incoherently:
"I can't believe it. Dwight dominated the paint. We lost by 20 points. Stephen Curry beat us with his unbelievable shot. I'm going to go back and watch the tape of this game. Maybe I shouldn't." Keep Dwight out, I should keep him in the paint so Jimmy Butler can't score 16 points in the second half, but I can't let Curry shoot anymore... well, maybe you guys can tell me How to guard Stephen Curry, I don't know the answer now, I have to watch the tape, yes, I will watch the tape tonight!"

And Zhang Yu said:

"Dwight is the DPOY, the strongest defender in the league, but you have all seen it, he can't guard against Stephen at all, everyone should look at Stephen's performance, look at the record of the Warriors, there is no doubt that Stephen It's the MVP!"

……

On January 1, the Warriors came to Charlotte to challenge the Bobcats away.

Once the game started, the Time Warner Center turned its back.

As soon as Curry takes the ball, there will be a burst of enthusiastic cheers in the arena. When he was in high school, he led the Charlotte Christian School and was invincible in the North Carolina State High School League. He is the darling of the local fans in Charlotte. .

Later, although Curry did not stay in North Carolina, he played well at Butler University, won the NCAA championship twice, broke countless three-pointer records and scoring records, became famous all over the United States, and gained a lot in his hometown of North Carolina. fan.

Three years ago, Curry entered the NBA as the No. [-] pick, came to the Bay Area, and was farther away from Charlotte, but his popularity in Charlotte increased even more.

The basketball atmosphere in North Carolina is strong, but the fans mainly support the NCAA teams. The University of North Carolina and Duke University are the home teams of local fans. The Bobcats’ ball market is very bleak and there are not many supporters. It doesn't stop Charlotte fans from loving him in the slightest.

Curry did not disappoint the Charlotte fans who turned back. He faced his former teammate Biedrins and showed no mercy.

Although it is impossible for Biedrins to be selected as DPOY, he is the same as DPOY in the matter of being blown up by Curry. To a certain extent, Biedrins' defensive ability is the same as DPOY.

Under Curry's unsolvable performance, the Warriors quickly established a double-digit lead from the start of the game, leading the Bobcats by 20 points in three quarters, and finally defeated the Bobcats by 114:95, and won the eleventh consecutive game without any surprises. win.

Curry clocked in three quarters, played 31 minutes, made 17 of 10 shots, 10 of 6 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 32 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 turnovers efficiently. Taking advantage of the gap that Biedrins didn't stick up, Ganba made a shot.

Later, Bobcats head coach Paul Silas made the same choice as Stan Van Gundy, let Biedrins expand beyond the three-point line, and gave Curry an ashtray. The Warriors' cut was pierced.

After Butler scored 21 points against the Magic in the last game, he made persistent efforts in this game and scored 24 points.

He only scored 2 three-pointers, and the other 18 points were all made by breaking through the three-point line, making emergency stop jump shots, or forcing the basket to attack the basket, and causing damage. He resolutely implemented Zhang Yu's arrangement and played very tough. , Power forward Tyrus Thomas, who protected the Bobcats frame, received two fouls on him, and there was nothing he could do about Butler.

Green also continued his outstanding performance in the previous game, scoring a double-double of 11 points, 10 assists and 4 rebounds.

After the game, Zhang Yu shook hands with Paul Silas, and then tactfully stepped aside, letting Silas bid farewell to his father.

After the game against the Bobcats, the Warriors flew to Detroit overnight to challenge the Pistons back-to-back. Silas didn't even have time to have a meal with his family, so he could only seize this opportunity to chat with his father.

After a while, the father and son parted reluctantly. Paul Silas wanted to go back to the locker room to appease the players after the loss, and then he was going to participate in the interview. Finishing touches.

And this game is the only chance for the Warriors and Bobcats to meet in the regular season this season. Under the pressure of the schedule brought about by the shrinking season, they rarely have a chance to rest. If they want to meet again, they can only wait until the offseason.

……

On January 1, the Warriors faced the Pistons back to back.

After two years of darkness, the Pistons fans finally waited until the day when John Custer dismissed get out of class, but they still failed to see the dawn. Joe Dumars changed hands and hired the 2009-2010 season, leading the Nets to 0 With a record of 16 wins and [-] losses, Lawrence Frank was dismissed at the speed of light.

The sky in the Pistons brightened for a moment, and then darkened again in an instant.

Lawrence Frank made some changes in the mess left by his predecessor, such as conforming to public opinion and sending "Prince" Rodney Starkey to the bench.

But the Pistons should be bad or bad. Whether there is Rodney Stuckey is just the difference between a big bad and a small bad. But in this game, the Pistons are only slightly bad.

The back-to-back Warriors' state has declined and their defense has been lax. Tyshawn Prince and Greg Monroe are in great form, both scoring 20+. The game scene was once very anxious.

But Curry stood up in the third quarter. He released all the physical energy accumulated in the last three quarters. He made 12 of 8 shots in a single quarter, 8 of 5 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and 23 slashes. In one fell swoop, the point difference was opened to more than 10 points.

In the fourth quarter, the Pistons put all their defensive attention on Curry. Curry drove the team's overall offense through passing. The defense of the penalty area copied the scenes of the previous two games.

全场比赛下来，库里投篮24中14，三分14中8，罚球5中4，狂砍40分11助攻5篮板2抢断的超级两双，率领勇士以115:104战胜活塞，取得12连胜。

But after the game, Zhang Yu rarely lost his temper in the locker room.

In this game, the Pistons were able to play more anxiously with the Warriors, and Green "contributed a lot".

Perhaps it was the performance of consecutive assists in double figures in the recent period that made Green a little swollen. He did not play according to the tactics arranged by Zhang Yu for two consecutive rounds in the second quarter. He insisted on passing the ball to his teammates when he was open and sent two mistakes. After scoring consecutive counterattacks, the Warriors ended the first half behind by 5 points.

During the intermission, Zhang Yu criticized Green, but his attitude was milder.

But maybe it was Zhang Yu's gentle attitude that made Green misunderstand Zhang Yu's meaning. After the second half started, Green did not make any changes and made two consecutive mistakes.

Zhang Yu immediately called a timeout this time, replaced Green with a cold face, and had no communication with him.

In the following time, Green did not get another chance to play for a second. Yi Jianlian ate all his time and performed very well. He scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks. He made outstanding contributions on both offense and defense.

After the Warriors returned to the locker room, Zhang Yu simply praised the team's performance and pointed the finger at Green.

He stared at Green and roared angrily:
"You don't shoot open shots, you only know how to pass, are you Magic or Stockton? Your four turnovers, stupid like a piece of shit! I put you on the court to make you shoot threes , is for you to defend, not for you to pass the ball without thinking! Do you think your passing is better than Stephen? Without Stephen attracting pincers, how would you have a second chance to handle the ball! Without the exquisite off-ball of Clay and Stephen Running, can you get so many assists?"

Green looked at Zhang Yu anxiously, a little at a loss.

"Others will get used to your stink, but I won't! Let me see you not shooting wide open, insisting on passing the ball, you just get off me, don't hit if you don't want to hit!"

"I'm sorry, Coach, I..."

"Shut up!" Zhang Yu yelled angrily, interrupting Green's words. He looked around and roared, "Remember it all, I have arranged tactics, and you must execute them to the letter! As long as I don't speak , Stephen has no privileges, and others don’t even think about it! If I let you shoot, you don’t hesitate to shoot open positions; if I don’t let you shoot, you don’t force the shot! I'll get out, and if you don't change after repeated admonitions, get out of the Warriors!"

After his words fell, the locker room was silent, and no one dared to make a sound. Green looked at Zhang Yu helplessly, opened his mouth several times, and closed it several times.

"What do you want to say?" Zhang Yu stared at Green and said coldly.

Green whispered:

"Coach, I, I was wrong, I will never do this again, but I didn't intend to violate your arrangement, it's just that I didn't make the first two three-pointers, I felt that I didn't feel good, so I wanted to To pass the ball to my teammates, I really didn't mean to force my teammates..."

Looking at Green's flustered expression, Zhang Yu eased up a bit:
"Drummond, if you feel that you are not in good shape, you can tell me, but you must not make your own claims. It's okay if you can't make a three-pointer. I will never blame you. Stephen has times when he can't make a shot, but it must be I allow you not to vote, so you can not vote, not you decide not to vote, do you understand what I mean?"

Green nodded again and again:

"I know, coach, I will definitely implement tactics 100% in the future, and I will definitely not make my own claims."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, his expression calmed down completely:
"You go back and practice 50 more three-pointers every day. Remember, this will be your most important scoring method. If you can't make three-pointers, then you will be a complete burden on the offensive end!"

"No problem, coach!" Green said with an extremely solemn expression.

Zhang Yu glanced at him, nodded, and said nothing, but his heart was churning endlessly.

Green's four turnovers brought back very, very bad memories, and he almost thought that this was the Warriors team in the 2020-2021 season. Green became the extremely ugly and depraved vampire on the offensive end.

But Green's sincere expression brought him back to his senses. Green is still a rookie, a rookie who is humble, hardworking, and hardworking.

Zhang Yu secretly made up his mind that he must not let Green "repeat the same mistakes" and become that disgusting appearance. He must strictly demand Green and make him the most versatile insider in NBA history!
(End of this chapter)