God of NBA point guards

Chapter 106 Against the Knicks in the first round

At noon, Zhou Quan came to the headquarters and had the final training with his teammates before the G1 battle.

"Tekken, before the G1 game, the league officials will award you the best rookie trophy." After he arrived, Troy, assistant to general manager McCloskey, came to inform him.

"That's great!"

He was in a very good mood after receiving the first official personal honor in his career.

But it didn't take long for him to feel bad again.

"Ouch!"

At three o'clock, during a training match, Rodman and John Sely collided during a rebound fight, fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

"Dennis?"

Everyone in the training hall was stunned. At this critical moment, if Rodman, who already had injury problems, got worse, the team would be in danger.

The team doctor Neville ran over to check Rodman, and the problem was still the same. His knee was injured and sprained again.

"Take care of it right away."

Chuck Daly's face was extremely ugly and authentic.

If Rodman can't play, it will be really bad. The Pistons rely on him for rebounding and inside defense. Without a big bug, there will be big problems in rebounding and inside defense.

Zhou Quan is also very annoyed, if the team can't pass the first round, he will be in trouble too.

At 06:30 in the afternoon, he drove his pickup truck to the Palace of Auburn Hills. As soon as he got out of the car, a group of reporters ran over.

"Iron Fist, you and Larry Johnson share the best rookie, this is the second time in the history of the league, but the mainstream media recognizes Larry Johnson more, so do you think there is an inside story about the selection of the best rookie?" A Miami Daily reporter asked road.

"I'm just a player, I don't know what's inside, I'm sure you don't know, and I don't support conspiracy theories." Zhou Quan said.

The first reporter was defeated, and the second reporter came back and asked, "Tekken, do you think you are worthy of being the best rookie?"

Zhou Quan said very bluntly: "My data is there, and our record is also there. If you think I am not worthy of the new best rookie, then I will not agree with you.

If you choose Larry Johnson, I respect your choice, this is your freedom, but I think I am also the best one. "

"Tekken, congratulations."

"Thank you!"

Several local reporters squeezed several foreign reporters outside, and the interview atmosphere immediately improved.

It took more than ten minutes to deal with the reporters, and when I came to the locker room, most of my teammates were there.

He observed it, and found that the atmosphere was good, not relaxed, but a little nervous about preparing for battle, without panic.

After all, this is the Pistons. Since the 83/84 season, it has reached the playoffs for 9 consecutive years and the Eastern Conference Finals 5 times, including two consecutive championships. It is considered one of the most popular teams in the Eastern Conference in the past ten years. The East is comparable to the green team, and the Bulls are also under it.

This is a team with extremely rich experience in the playoffs. Even if the players have changed a lot, the Assassins, Joe Dumars, Rodman, John Sely and other veterans are all there, so there will be no lack of experience. The atmosphere is relatively good.

"Hey, Iron Fist." Thomas greeted while massaging his lower limbs.

"Isaiah, how is your physical condition?" Zhou Quan walked to the massage table.

"It's not bad. It shouldn't be a problem if you play your best for 10 minutes." The assassin hesitated and said.

"That's good."

Zhou Quan's heart skipped a beat. For someone as strong as an assassin, but his tone was so hesitant, he was not sure at all.

In addition to Rodman's question, is there really going to be a problem in this first-round series?

At this time Chuck Daly came in, heard the words of the two, and also heard some meaning beyond the words, and smiled reluctantly: "Isaiah, this is good news."

In fact, he has some idea of ​​the status of the Assassins. In the playoffs last season, although the team was swept out by the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, everything is traceable.

因为上赛季刺客的状态就下降得有些厉害，季后赛场均只能打33.5分钟，只有场均13.5分4.2篮板8.5助攻1抢断，投篮命中率只有40.3%。

这个数据，比90年夺冠的季后赛表现差了一大截，90年季后赛是场均38分钟，20.5分5.5篮板8.2助攻2抢断，命中率46.3%。

This season's injury problem has become more serious. In the last battle of Auburn Hills, he was injured again, and his state dropped to another level. Therefore, he actually has no confidence in the performance of the Assassins.

This can be proved by the performance of the Assassins in the regular season.

In the regular season this season, the Assassins only played 42 games, averaging 18.1 minutes per game, and only scored 9.1 points and 4.2 assists. In particular, the shooting rate was only 41.5%, and their offensive efficiency was not as good as Iron Fist.

At this time, the remaining players also arrived. Chuck Daly closed the door of the locker room and began the final analysis of the battle before the game.

He thought of the status of the assassins, so he said: "Everyone remembers that the Knicks' bench lineup is very strong. There are several players, and the thickness of the bench is thick. Be careful and never underestimate them.”

Rick Musk, the assistant coach in charge of offense, went on to say: "John Starks is the Knicks' second scoring point, averaging 26 points in 13.9 minutes per game, the strongest offensive point in the bench lineup, and has a strong offensive power.

In addition, Anthony Mason and veteran Vandeweghe can each average 7 points per game, and these three can average 28 points per game in the bench lineup.

This season, the Knicks averaged 101.6 points per game, the five main players averaged 67.6 points per game, and the substitute lineup averaged 34 points per game, accounting for 33.5% of the team's total points.This ratio is only slightly lower than ours, which shows that the Knicks' bench lineup is no worse than ours. "

The assistant coach in charge of defense, Relo Wells, went on to say: "But our bench lineup is better, the Assassins and Mark Aguirre, one of you is the No. 81 pick in 81, and the other is the No. [-] pick in [-]. I believe you can account to advantage."

Chuck Daly shook his head secretly. Wells is capable, but a bit slow, but this sentence does not hurt morale.

He nodded and said: "In the regular season, Isiah averaged 10 points per game, and Mark Aguirre averaged 11 points per game. The two of you can contribute 21 points together. With other substitutes, our substitute lineup can contribute 38 points per game. 36 points, accounting for [-]% of the team's points.

If Isiah plays like this in the playoffs ... we should be able to compete with the Knicks' bench. "

Speaking of this, he considered that the assassins might have problems with their performance, and he couldn't help telling him again very seriously: "I would like to remind everyone again, don't be fooled by the Knicks' sixth regular season ranking in the Eastern Conference. They are very strong, no better than us. weak."

"Yes."

The locker room shouted in unison.

Daly sighed secretly, the assassin may have a problem here, but after all it is only a substitute lineup, but Rodman's problem is really a big trouble.

"Neville, can Dennis play?" he asked the team doctor.

Neville was giving Rodman a massage, and hesitantly said: "It is possible to play if you are defeated, but the time cannot exceed 30 minutes, and the playing time must be divided, and you cannot play consecutively.

In addition, if you want him to recover faster, the time is best controlled at 25 minutes.Moreover, his state..."

Having said that, he didn't say anything.

Daly and everyone understood that the team will face great difficulties tonight.

……

The series was broadcast live across the United States by TNT, and the commentators were Robert Guida and Ringo Wilson.

The game officially started at 08:30, and TNT's live broadcast started at [-]:[-], which happened to be the time for both sides to announce the starting lineup.

Knicks: Ewing, Oakley, McDaniel, Gerald Wilkins, Mark Jackson

Pistons: John Saley, Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Joo Kwon
Robert Jeddah said: "There are four first-round games tonight. The East is ours, and the Celtics vs. Pacers. Their game has just started, half an hour earlier than ours."

Ringer Wilson said: "The West is the Suns against the Spurs, and the Warriors against the Sonics. Robert, for tonight's game, maybe for this series, I mean our side, what do you think?"

"A battle between the mighty."

Robert Jeddah said solemnly: "I think neither the Pistons nor the Knicks are sure. They have to do everything they can to have a chance to eliminate their opponents and complete the first round of promotion. I even think that this series is likely to be played. Five games."

Ringo Wilson nodded and said: "For some reason, the relationship between the two teams is very bad. They have formed sworn enemies and they are the same type of defensive teams. This series should be very intense."

Robert Guida suddenly smiled and said, "Ringer, do you think there will be conflicts on the court?"

Ringo Wilson shook his head and said: "It's hard to say, the Knicks have Oakley, one of the four villains, and Anthony Mason seems to have a very hot temper. In a season with the Knicks, the number of fights is no less than Iron Fist, and Iron Fist now has The title of Detroit Killer King."

"Pfft!"

Robert Jeddah laughed, and laughed for a while before saying: "I heard that Iron Fist doesn't like this nickname, let's talk less, this is his home field, what if he finds him if we talk too much?"

Ringo Wilson laughed and said, "Haha, well, let's say a few words about Detroit Killer."

"Look, you said it again."

"Ha ha……"

……

Far away in Chicago, Jordan turned on the TV. When choosing a channel, he didn't think about it and tuned to the TNT channel.

He believes that in the East, apart from the Pistons, the Cavaliers, the Knicks, and the Greens need to pay attention to the Bulls.

But he's more concerned about the Knicks-Pistons game than another game between the Greens and the Pacers tonight.

The Knicks have a super center, and his friend, Patrick Ewing, the Bulls' inside strength is obviously not as good as the Knicks.

As for the Pistons, Iron Fist at No. [-], the Bulls don't have any point guards to do anything about.

In other words, facing these two teams, the Bulls have weaknesses in the lineup, so they must focus on them.

Especially the Pistons, he will never allow this team to turn around again.

"Eastern Final!"

If the Pistons can reach the Eastern Conference Finals, he must do his best and even try to sweep the Pistons.

If they can sweep the Pistons again in the Eastern Conference Finals, then they should be able to completely defeat the Pistons' will to fight, right?
……

At this time, in the player channel of the Palace of Auburn Hills, ten starting players have arrived, each standing on one side.

Oakley stood at the front, he was the first to play, and the opposite happened to be Zhou Quan.

He stared at Zhou Quan fiercely, with fierce eyes, as if watching the killing of his father and enemy, but he didn't say a word, as if he wanted to use his aura to suppress him.

Zhou Quan's eyes were gentle and his smile was gentle. Under the mental willpower of level 99, no matter how great the pressure was, he ignored it and said with a smile, "Charles, I heard that you slapped Pippen and then you were traded by the Bulls? "

Oakley was taken aback, what year is this old stalker?
The fuck am I just joking with Scottie Pippen, am I crazy I hit my teammate and think I'm Michael Jordan?
"Rookie, do you want to find fault?"

Gritting his teeth, he spit out this sentence from between his teeth.

Zhou Quan shook his head, smiled and said, "So what if I find fault with you?"

Oakley was startled. Seeing Zhou Quan shaking his head, he thought that this rookie would not provoke him, but he didn't know what he said was completely opposite, so he didn't react for a while.

"Pfft!"

Rodman, Sely and others have already laughed.

Oakley was so angry that he couldn't hold back his face anymore. He took a step forward and shouted in front of Zhou Quan: "Boy, do you want to do it first?"

Zhou Quan chuckled and said, "It was agreed last time. Let your agent contact my agent. We have an appointment, but there is no news for so long. Have you forgotten? The postman and aunt are more refreshing than you, I The two games with them have already been arranged."

Oakley cursed in his heart, Fa Keyou, I beat you and made an early appointment. The postman and Larry Johnson, a rookie, are fools. Do you think I am also a fool?

Seeing Oakley's swollen black face, Zhou Quan suddenly burst out laughing.

The reason why he provoked Oakley was because Oakley was the spiritual leader of the Knicks. As long as he suppressed him in momentum, he could achieve the goal of suppressing the opponent's morale.

Before the game started, the psychological warfare between them had already begun.

"Hit it, boy, you can choose the time and place." Oakley roared angrily.

"The postman chose the rules of professional boxers, and I agreed to him. You, I suggest you choose the rules of amateur boxers. Protective gear and more protective rules can protect your safety." Zhou Quan smiled.

"You bastard, I also choose professional rules."

How could Oakley show weakness, and immediately shouted angrily.

"Go away!"

At this time, the visiting team came out, and he pushed Zhou Quan away suddenly and ran out.

"boom!"

Facing the Knicks, the Pistons fans didn't hold back a bit, and they abused and booed to their heart's content. The huge Palace of Auburn Hills was roaring crazily like a resurrected dragon.

Ewing was the last one to play. After he went out, Zhou Quan said loudly: "This super center has really low presence."

"Patrick is like this, he doesn't talk much," Joe Dumas shouted.

"His presence is on the court."

Zhou Quan nodded and said, "John, Dennis, you must go all out tonight. Don't let Ewing approach the basket to score easily, and try to keep him out of the paint."

"Understood." The two shouted at the same time.

As the home team played, the Palace of Auburn Hills roared with overwhelming cheers and thunderous applause.

Zhou Quan and other five people came out one after another, high-fived the fans, the Assassin and other substitutes and the management, and then stepped into the stadium.

"Come on, Detroit Pistons, kill the Knicks!"

In the on-site commentary seat, the bearded John Lowes roared excitedly.

"Oh ho ho ho ho ho ho..."

Following his shouts, the Palace of Auburn Hills burst into loud shouts again, and the strong hormonal atmosphere filled the arena, and everyone's adrenaline was already bursting.

With the shouts of 2 people, everyone lost their hearing. Anyone facing this kind of scene, as long as their psychological quality is not good enough, will be instantly crushed by the pressure.

Zhou Quan's body was trembling slightly. It was not nervousness or fear, but an overexcited reaction caused by the burst of adrenaline.

Although this kind of scene is big, he is not an ignorant person. During his two years in the NCAA, there were many similar big scenes, which also exercised his psychological quality to withstand pressure.

But for him, the playoffs are the real test.

He is considered to be the last person to bury the bad boy army. If he performs rubbish in the most critical playoffs, or fails to make it past the first round, then he will definitely be questioned by the fans.

Although Joe Dumars is the nominal leader of the current Pistons team, everyone knows his status in this team, so he must take responsibility. I can’t use this as an excuse that I’m a rookie and it doesn’t matter to me to lose. to shirk responsibility.

Next, an official from the league presented him with the Eddie Gottlieb Cup, the Rookie of the Year trophy.

In the TNT commentary seat, Robert Guida said with a smile: "This is the first ROY of the Detroit Pistons. Congratulations to the Iron Fist, and congratulations to the Pistons."

"Tekken's luck is really good. This thing is the fairest. Each player only has one chance to get it. If he loses it, he will never have a chance. The only flaw is that this time it is a double-packed egg, and the gold content is a bit low. " Ringo Wilson said with a smile.

Glancing at his partner, Robert Jeddah smiled and didn't pick up the conversation, but said in his heart: "Ringer, this is the rookie's highlight moment, so don't say such disappointing things."

"Clap clap clap..."

At the scene, Zhou Quan happily raised the trophy to the auditorium, the Palace of Auburn Hills burst into very warm applause, and countless fans stood up and applauded him.

"Crack clap..."

Media reporters took a photo.

Back on the bench, he collected his mood and began to prepare for the game.

"Come here."

Before playing, Zhou Quan called all his teammates together, pulled the assassin and Joe Dumas to his side, and shouted to everyone:

"Listen, brothers, we must have our own spirit and beliefs, we must have, we must have, without our own spiritual beliefs, we will lose our vigor and fighting spirit, and we will continue to struggle in the quagmire."

Everyone nodded, and he shouted again: "Call with me, we are tough, tough, iron-blooded, and we are fearless!"

"We are tough, tough, iron-blooded, and we are fearless!"

Under the leadership of Zhou Quan, all Pistons players stood together and shouted out the spirit and belief of the Detroit Pistons.

"We are tough, tough, iron-blooded, and we are fearless!"

Countless Pistons fans also began to shout together, and the momentum increased, gradually becoming earth-shattering, and the momentum of the home court had risen to an extreme before the start of the game.

"Victory! Victory! Victory..."

On the other side, under the strong pressure of the Pistons at home, the Knicks, led by Oakley, also shouted their slogans.

(End of this chapter)