God of NBA point guards

Chapter 122 The Pistons Have the Best Environment for Training Point Guards
Mark Price adopted a defensive strategy of defending and retreating, and did not make steals lightly, only ensuring that Zhou Quan would not rush.

Of course he knew that Zhou Quan had broken the ribs of Bulls lead John Paxson, so he absolutely couldn't let this opponent charge up.

But he had to try his best to avoid physical contact with Zhou Quan, because of his ability to fight.

However, he didn't want to confront Zhou Quan, but Zhou Quan wanted to confront him physically, so when he defended and retreated, Zhou Quan immediately started to speed up.

As soon as Zhou Quan charged, Mark Price became passive and didn't dare to stand in front, so he could only run along and flash to the right, trying to slow down the opponent's breakthrough speed by stealing the ball.

Zhou Quan immediately changed hands to control the ball, with his right elbow on the outside, advancing faster and faster. As soon as he crossed the center line, he went straight to the top of the arc, and Mark Price completely lost his defensive position.

It was Elu who was helping, playing the three and moving from the left wing to the free-throw line, while Ulrich took the opportunity to cut to the paint, making a two-step cut to the left midfielder.

Mark Price defended on the right side, and Elu came from the left wing to assist in the defense. At the same time, the power forward and Larry Nance, who has a super shot-blocking ability, made up from the basket. Advance, the road to breakthrough is completely blocked.

He has no other choice at this time, either pull up a jumper above the free throw line or pass the ball.

But he saw Ulrich's inside cut, and at this time the opposing center Doherty had already covered Rodman under the basket, and John Salley also got an open.

In other words, with his breakthrough with the ball, he created two open positions for his teammates.

"boom!"

Push the left hand forward and hit the ground to pass the ball.

The basketball bounced between Helu and Larry Nance and bounced into the penalty area. The two stretched out to steal the ball at the same time, but both failed.

Ulrich made an air cut and cut into the paint in one step, just as the basketball bounced to his chest. After catching the ball, he immediately stopped and made a throw at the position two meters in front of Doherty.

Doherty is a center with strong offense and weak defense. Whether it is defense or blocking ability, he is not as good as Larry Nance. Block the ball.

"brush!"

The basketball is hollow into the brush, very accurate.

"Larry, you guard the basket."

On the sidelines, Wilkens shouted.

Doherty and Larry Nance looked at each other and nodded.

The head coach meant to let Doherty come out to defend, because Zhou Quan's nearly two-point shooting rate is very low, only in the early [-]s, and Doherty is completely competent. Standing in front of Zhou Quan can reduce his shooting. Rate, defending the basket is the most important thing.

Of course Zhou Quan heard Wilkens' words. From this sentence, he immediately read the opponent's defensive intention.

This is to prevent his breakthrough, not to prevent his near-basket jumper.

"Look down on my nearly two points? Then I will shoot you with nearly two points. If I really do this, Coach Daly will scold me to death."

He got in front of Mark Price again, in the backfield.

"It's the second time. Is Iron Fist intending to press Price? Is he physically fit?" Howard asked in surprise.

"Perhaps just want to overwhelm the opponent in terms of momentum? Let's do a few ruthless shots first. Besides, he suffered a loss just now, and now he definitely hopes to defend the next goal and boost his morale." Larry Winston speculated.

"Squeak!"

Mark Price wanted to go around, but Zhou Quan moved laterally in time and got in front again.

At this time, Elu's pick-and-roll screen came again, but this time, Zhou Quan first forced Mark Puiss to delay the opponent's detour, and then bypassed Elu in time to block Mark Price again. , stabbing the ball, and almost stealing the opponent's ball.

At this time, Ulrich followed Elu and rushed to Mark Price's side. Mark Price, who almost lost the ball, could only choose to transfer the ball to Elu in order to avoid being double-teamed.

Zhou Quan was closer to Elu, and immediately switched defenses. While he was dribbling, when the basketball left his hand, he suddenly rushed to stab the ball.

With a strong sense of space, he stabbed the basketball with his right hand precisely, and squeezed away Helu, who weighs only 82 kilograms, to complete the steal, and then he took advantage of the trend and made a quick move.

"Oops, Elu lost the ball, and the Iron Fist went down after stealing it..." Howard exclaimed in the ESPN commentary.

"boom!"

After crossing the free throw line, Zhou Quan flew up and slashed down with an ax in his right hand, blasting the Cavaliers' basket.

"Beautiful steals followed by one-stop dunks! Iron Fist's defense has been reflected, Mark Price should be more careful."

Larry Winston exclaimed.

Howard said with a smile: "He has practiced boxing, his strikes are very precise, he is also very accurate in steals, and he chooses the timing of the attack and cut very well.

Coupled with the huge confrontation ability that allows him to squeeze the opponent and finally complete the steal, these combined are the reasons why he can average 3.5 steals per game in the first round of the series.You must know that Jordan only averaged three steals per game in the first round of the series. "

Winston said with a smile: "Dameng used to play handball, so his ability to block shots and pass the ball is very strong. Iron Fist has practiced boxing, so he fights, no, so his stealing ability is very strong, which shows that he is trained in other sports. Ability can also be used in basketball."

"Be careful with his steals! Be more careful..." Wilkens shouted from the sidelines.

He averaged 2 steals per game in the regular season and 3.5 steals per game in the first round of the series. He has repeatedly emphasized Zhou Quan's stealing ability in his preparations.

The Cavaliers attacked again, and Mark Price was once again blocked by Zhou Quan, in the backcourt.

"Boy, are you fighting me?" He said with a headache.

"Old bird, quickly call the pick-and-roll." Zhou Quan smiled.

Mark Price laughed angrily, but he still called the pick-and-roll honestly.

Zhou Quan felt a little regretful that Price didn't act impulsively. If he chose to single out, he would definitely be able to lock down the All-Star point guard.

Elu covered, and Mark Price made a large-scale transfer this time. When Zhou Quan caught up again, he took the initiative to use the cover of his teammate Sanders to get rid of Zhou Quan again.

Joe Dumars switches immediately and catches up with Price.

The Pistons' perimeter defense is too strong, Mark Price's head hurts, and Joe Dumars was selected to the All-Defensive Team three times, one of which was second team and two times first team. This is another very strong defensive guy.

At this time, Larry Nance leaned against Rodman in the low post on the right wing to ask for the ball, and he passed it quickly.

Larry Nance, a block madman, averaged 2.2 blocks per game, and averaged 3 times per game this season. In the first round of the series, he averaged 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals per game, and his shooting percentage was 47.5%.

He is also the first slam dunk champion in the NBA. In 84, he defeated famous dunk players such as Dr. J and Wilkins, and won the title of the league's first slam dunk champion.

Fast running, open offense, crazy blocking, fast break like a bird, explosive dunks again and again, and strong impact on the basket are the fans' impression of him.

"Give the ball to Larry! Give it to Larry!"

When he was in the Suns, every time Larry Nance participated in a fast break, Suns fans would chant this sentence.

Traded to the Cavaliers by the Suns, he couldn't stand the team's poor record, so he began to carry the team forward.

On this team, he is the real leader.

Good at low-post offensive skills, excellent mid-range shooting, excellent offense and defense, selfless style of play and willingness to defend, very team, the current inside defense of this Cavaliers, under his leadership, is comparable to the Pistons.

Although he is 33 years old, he still has the strength of an All-Star.

After receiving the ball, Larry Nance immediately hit Rodman with his back, only arched once, and after Rodman's center of gravity was loosened, he immediately turned over and shot a jump shot. The movement connection was very continuous and his technique was extremely skilled.

"brush!"

Splashes appeared and two points were hit.

4:5, the Cavaliers lead at home, and the Pistons attack.

"boom!"

Joe Dumars singled Sanders with the ball. After breaking through, he made an emergency stop jump shot in the three-point line. Although he got a small open space, he was a little unlucky and failed to hit the ball.

"Snapped!"

Larry Nance grabbed the backcourt rebound and the Cavaliers attacked.

Mark Price was still the same as last time, getting rid of Zhou Quan through the cover of his teammates.

Zhou Quan's stealing ability is too strong, he doesn't want to play against him, he has scruples, he even prefers to play against Joe Dumars.

The Cavaliers mainly focus on low-post offense. In the first round of the series, shots from the bench are not included, but shots from the five main players. The two major insiders accounted for 51.2%, and Mark Price's shots accounted for 25.9%. Number positions together account for the remaining 22.9%.

Therefore, the organization work of Markpus is actually not too complicated. In many cases, it is only necessary to pass the ball.

Even if Joe Dumars is such a powerful defender, he can limit his shots, but it is difficult to limit his passing.

Larry Nance again caught the ball low on the right wing and singled Rodman.

This time, he swayed from side to side, then turned around and slid to the basket, and faced John Sely's supplementary defense, he made a small throw.

"boom!"

It's a pity that John Sely's arm is quite long. Under the fierce defense, the accuracy was affected, and the ball was missed.

John Sely turned around and grabbed the rebound and passed it to Zhou Quan outside.

"Rodman's state seems to be average today. Larry Nance hit him, and this time he broke in easily." Rock Howard said.

"His injuries have been up and down, and his performance also determines the outcome of the Pistons. He is a key person." Larry Winston said.

At this time, Zhou Quan advanced to the front court, and Elu followed him.

Helu is 198 centimeters, a swingman at the front and back, a white man, and only 82 kilograms. In front of Zhou Quan's door panel figure, he is like a thin bamboo pole.

"Oh!"

After approaching the three-point line, a three-in-one breakthrough, Zhou Quan changed direction and accelerated the breakthrough, directly overturning Elu who was shaken.

"Oh!"

There was an exclamation in the Gund Arena.

At this time, Zhou Quan stopped one step inside the three-point line.

In the past, he would rush in, continue to press the opponent's defense, or get closer to the basket before shooting.

But this time, he shot right there, and there was no defender in front of him, no need for a pull-up jumper, a completely open jumper.

The basic shooting skills at level 94 are quite standard, and the technical movements have become instinctive. The orange-red basketball flew out of his hands and flew towards the basket along a beautiful arc.

"brush!"

Splashes appeared, and two points were hit from far.

"Pretty!"

On the sidelines, Chuck Daly applauded.

For guards like Elu and Mark Price, Zhou Quan's confrontational advantage is too great. There is no need to rush in to face the strong inside defense of the Cavaliers.

6:5, the Cavaliers attack.

Mark Price once again used the pick-and-roll to temporarily throw off Zhou Quan, but this time he did not run away, but immediately shot a three-pointer.

In the first round of the series, he only shot 21.7% of his three-pointers, which was far worse than in the regular season, but he still averaged 5.8 shots per game. This time he shot very decisively.

Zhou Quan didn't go around this time, but directly exerted his strength, forcibly squeezing the thin Elu away, and took off in time to block the shot.

"boom!"

Under the influence of the block, this three-pointer failed to hit.

"Snapped!"

However, Rodman lost this backcourt rebound. In the card position with Larry Nance, he actually lost the competition.

"boom!"

Larry Nance grabbed the offensive rebound, turned around and jumped up, rounded his arms, and blasted an extremely ferocious dunk.

"ah!"

The dunk after grabbing the offensive rebound greatly boosted morale, just like Zhou Quan's counter-dunk dunk after the steal just now, the Gund Arena was immediately filled with joy.

"Good job, Larry."

"Larry's dunks always make the blood boil."

The Cavaliers boss, the Gounder Brothers applauded the dunk in the exclusive VIP room.

6:7, Pistons attack.

"Let's hit one."

In order to boost morale, Zhou Quan shouted loudly.

He catches the ball and advances through the frontcourt, comes to the left wing, makes a tactical gesture, and then breaks through Mark Price in a three-in-one.

This kind of breakthrough is his original creation, and it is also the most suitable breakthrough method for him.

In fact, too wide shoulders are not conducive to breakthroughs with the ball, because the shoulders are easy to hang on people, so he rarely has the opportunity to pass people in one step.

This is the same as others rushing him, it is also difficult to pass him in one step, and vice versa, it is also difficult for him to pass others without physical contact.

However, he combined his advantages in tonnage and strength well during the NCAA period. Since it is difficult to surpass others in one step, he simply uses the advantages of shoulder width and confrontation ability to deliberately knock open opponents. It is a unique three-in-one breakthrough. It does not pursue the effect of one-step passing, but the effect of getting rid of the defender is very powerful. Few people in the first position can prevent his breakthrough.

After bumping away from Mark Price this time, he didn't make a sudden stop for a jumper, but went directly to the paint area and took the left waist.

Seeing Zhou Quan attacking with the ball, Doherty immediately came up from the low position to defend,

But at this time, John Sely followed the tactical requirements and made a pick-and-roll cover in time, standing on the lower side of Doherty, while Zhou Quan immediately changed direction and rushed into the paint from behind Sely, close to the baseline.

And at this moment, John Sely, who had just made a pick-and-roll, turned around and followed Zhou Quan into the paint.

The next moment, Zhou Quan jumped in front of Larry Nance at the basket, but his left hand in possession of the ball pressed the ball hard to the floor.

"boom!"

The ball exploded, and the basketball bounced high in an instant.

"boom!"

John Sely, who was behind him, caught the ball with both hands, his body exploded, and across Zhou Quan and Larry Nance, he slammed the ball into the basket with both hands.

"damn it!"

"Oops, Larry's been dunked!"

In the Gund Arena, the exclamation and abuse of the home fans immediately sounded.

"Oh!"

In the ESPN commentary booth, Howard praised: "Iron Fist sent a wonderful pass and assisted John Sely to complete a dunk on Larry Nance. They responded to Larry Nance's dunk just now."

Winston's attention was not on the dunk, he was more concerned about Zhou Quan's breakthrough with the ball.

He said: "For one season, Tekken has caused headaches for all opponents in the first position through his unique breakthrough technology. His tonnage and strength are a huge dislocation advantage in the first position.

Once his offensive skills are mature, combined with his breakthrough skills, his threat with the ball will be even greater. "

Howard said in an interface: "Now his ball-handling threat is big enough. In the first round of the series, he averaged 11.5 assists and 17 points per game. Even if the shooting percentage is not high, his assist ability alone is enough to be threatening. "

Winston nodded and said: "His tonnage and strength are equivalent to the height of a magician in the first position, and he has a very obvious dislocation advantage.

From the data point of view, the magician averaged 7.3 assists and 9.4 assists per game in the regular season and playoffs in his rookie season, and the Iron Fist has 9 assists and 11.5 assists so far.

Tekken's assist ability even exceeds that of Magician, only rebounding and scoring ability, offensive efficiency is not as good as Magician, and there is a big gap, but he is more like a point guard than Magician. "

Howard laughed: "Magic Johnson can play five positions, scoring, rebounding, organization, everything.

Compared with the magician, Iron Fist can only play point guard, and the two of them are still not comparable, at least not currently. "

Winston also nodded and said: "Of course, the greatness of magicians has created an era, and Iron Fist is indeed incomparable.

The magician was at his peak when he debuted. Although Tekken's rookie season was very good, it was not the peak when he debuted. His shooting percentage seriously dragged down his performance.

But he also has a strong mismatch advantage at the one position, and I mean, as long as he can play that mismatch advantage, as he grows, his ceiling should be high.

In fact, I am looking forward to his growth in the Pistons. He is a real point guard, and the Pistons are also a team that has completed two consecutive championships with the point guard as the core. The Pistons have sufficient experience in cultivating core point guards, and no other team has. In this environment, he can only really grow up in the Pistons. "

(End of this chapter)