From South China Tiger to NBA King

Chapter 139 This level of offense and defense is so beautiful

2017 12 Month 21 Day.

Houston, Toyota Center.

Boston Celtics VS Houston Rockets.

TNT TV is responsible for broadcasting the game live.

The camera turns to the commentary booth.

O'Neal sat upright and said: "Hello, audience friends, I am your good friend Shaquille O'Neal, the fat pig sitting next to me is Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson .”

Barkley gave O'Neal a blank look:
"Good evening, audience friends. I am your old friend Sir Barkley. Welcome to TNT on time on Saturday night. Tonight we will bring you the battle between the East and the West, the Celtics VS Houston Rockets."

After Barkley finished speaking, Kenny Smith immediately took over the words: "The Celtics and the Rockets, the current situation of these two teams is quite good. The Houston Rockets have won 13 of the past 12 games, including a wave. With 7 consecutive victories and a wave of 5 consecutive victories, the current total record is 26 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the league."

"The recent situation of the Celtics is also very good. They have won 8 games in the past 7 games, and only lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers who made 24 three-pointers. The current record is 25 wins and 6 losses, ranking in the No. [-] in the East and No. [-] in the league."

"The difference in wins between the two teams is just one game."

"If Houston successfully defends the home court, their record will come to 27 wins and 5 losses, and the Celtics will become 25 wins and 7 losses. Houston leads by 2 wins, plus the record advantage, in the league's first contest, have an absolute advantage."

"If the Celtics win this game, the record of the two teams will be 26 wins and 6 losses. The Celtics will tie the difference in wins, and can overtake the Rockets to become the league's number one by virtue of their record advantage in the game."

"The record of the two teams determines that their goal will be to enter the finals. If the team with the better record meets in the playoffs, they will have home court advantage. I think this is something neither side wants to miss."

Barkley ended up talking: "After talking about the team, let's talk about the individual."

"James Harden just got the best player of the week in the Western Conference last week. In the past 4 games, he averaged 38.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game, shooting 52% from the field, 45% from the three-point range, and 95% from the field. Free throw percentage, 14 trips to the free throw line per game, 13.3 free throws per game, led the team to wins over the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers."

"So far this season, James Harden's season averages are 31.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 9 assists per game. The three shooting percentages are 45% from the field, 37% from the three-point range, and 90% from the free throw."

"For the Celtics, Kyrie Irving also won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week. So far this season, Kyrie has averaged 25.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game, but he is not a Celtic player. best player."

"The real core and strongest person of the Celtics belongs to their rookie Jiang. Jiang has averaged 30 points per game since the beginning of the season. rookie with the highest scoring average.”

"Jiang's current average data per game is 30.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game, 56% field goal percentage, 42% three-point field goal percentage, and 92% free throw percentage. No. 30 pick), Walter Bellamy (No. 180 pick), Wilt Chamberlain (regional draft), the fourth No. 30 pick in history with an average of [-] points per game, and will be the only foreign player in history to receive this honor. After becoming Stephen Curry, the second player in history with [-] clubs and [-]+ points."

"Jianghu is currently ranked second in the MVP list, second only to James Harden, who averaged 31.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game this season. A game that cannot be lost.”

O'Neal said with a smile: "The matchup in this game is also a highlight. How will the Celtics arrange the matchup? I am basically sure that Kyrie will match up with Chris. Who will match up with James? What? Will Stevens let Jiang defend again? If Stevens sends Jiang to defend James, how will D'Antoni respond?"

Barkley said: "James is 196cm tall and weighs 103kg. He is very strong and has top-level upper body strength. Among the defenders under two meters, only Baron Davis, Michael Jordan at the peak, and Kobe Bryant in 02-05 can compete with him. It's a contest, if Jiang defends him, there will definitely be a fierce physical confrontation between the two."

Smith laughed and said: "Jianghu is not afraid of confrontation. He has played against many players who are bigger than himself. No matter who he faces, he seems to be able to stand close to him. It is rare for Harden to keep up with Jianghu's speed. Much, if those two match up, the pressure is on the Rockets' side, even if they're playing at home."

O'Neill said with a smile: "Jiang must be careful about Harden's deception skills. Too many people suffer from it. Harden is a superb acting school. There are not many people in the entire league who are better than him in acting."

Barkley said: "Today is James' chance to prove himself. If he can win against Jiang, he will definitely be loved by more fans."

If James Harden heard this, he would be very depressed.A rookie played against a famous star like him. Did the star get a chance to prove himself?Is there a mistake?

However, Harden really can't compare with the popularity of Jianghu, he has always been tepid in the league.

In the final analysis, it is his style of play, which is really not interesting.

Relying on solid basic skills and sturdy physical fitness, Harden used to be able to knock the defender away and complete the dunk when he broke through, but that was him before.

In the past few seasons, his weight has grown further, his speed has also lost, and he relies more on experience and rhythm to play.

Harden, who entered the NBA in 09, is already in his ninth season of personal career. He is one of the super scorers, but his popularity is not high.His temperament does not feel domineering enough to lead the team to win.For those who can't win the ball, no matter how beautiful the statistics are, they will be cut in vain.

A player who can lead the team to the second round at most, and the team needs to put him on the bench if they want to enter the Western Conference Finals, and then a bunch of substitutes will catch up. How can such a player have many fans?

There is no shortage of high-level balloon stars who don't win. The premise is that the playing posture must be beautiful, and the league has to brainwash him to promote this person, boasting that his talent is not bad, but he is just unlucky. He is one of the uncrowned kings in the league.

When the four major shooting guards, Iverson, McGrady, Carter, and Kobe each had their own characteristics, and each had its own large number of loyal fans.

When thinking of Iverson, people will first think of his butterfly step through flowers and stepping over Tyronn Lue in the finals.

Think of McGrady, people will first think of his ecstasy, think of 35 seconds and 13 minutes.

Thinking of Carter, people will think of his violent dunk, and think of the 2000° turn to catch the big windmill in 360.

Thinking of Kobe, people will think of his picturesque jumper, 81 points, 4+ in 50 consecutive games, lore Heat, double lore Suns, double lore Trail Blazers.

But when thinking of Harden, what do people think of first? ?

Free throws, free throws, free throws.

Then came his signature step-back [-] and his mohawk.

As for his famous scene...

To be honest, Jianghu can't think of it at all...

By the way, I don't know if the elbow hit by Artest and the goal after being shot by Kobe count...

There is no masterpiece in the playoffs. The most impressive skill package in the regular season is free throws. For such a star, if he wants to become a popular star, he can only think about it.

Everyone was discussing the possible matchup between Jianghu and Harden, and after the starting list was drawn, everyone was dumbfounded.

The Houston Rockets are still regular starters: Chris Paul and James Harden in the backcourt, Trevor Ariza, PJ Tucker and Clint Capela in the frontcourt.

The Celtics' starting lineup is: Irving and Smart partnered in the backcourt, Brown, Jianghu, and Horford in the frontcourt.

That's right, Jiang Hu went to the fourth position...

In fact, when Jianghu got the news before the game, they were also in a daze.

He always thought that he would match up with Harden, and might even defend Paul, but he didn't expect to take the easiest job, defending 3D shooter Tucker.

It's really... great.

If there is no coaching arrangement, Jianghu would not bother to fight Harden hand-to-hand.

Seeing so much body hair on Harden's body and the thick beard under his armpits, Jianghu felt that his body odor must be not small, maybe he would sweat a little later, and the smell would be all over his body, and he would be suffocated to death.

And if you think about it carefully, Smart's body type is actually very suitable for defending Harden. Both of them are short and stocky, and Smart also weighs 100kg.

Another point: Smart, an acting school like this, shouldn't be beaten by Harden as a 6th offender soon, right?

Capela won the jump ball and the game started.

Horford jumped to get the ball and immediately went up to block Capela, preventing him from rushing up and making a fast break.

The Rockets began to fight in position, and the players pulled the formation apart.

Paul, Ariza, and Tucker are on the left, Harden holds the ball in the middle and plays a pick-and-roll with Capela on the right.

Harden held the ball at the top of the arc, Capela pretended to be a pick-and-roll, and then immediately slid down, Harden raised his hands above his head to pass the ball, Capela caught the ball and slammed down to complete the dunk.

The Celtics beat the Rockets 0 to 2.

Horford identified the fake pick-and-roll very quickly and caught up with Capela, but it was useless. Capela's bullet speed was also very fast, and basically he could dunk with a little space.

His ability to eat cakes is stronger than the average center, which is why fans nicknamed him "Cake King".

Barkley laughed: "The good shot came from the pick-and-roll between Harden and Capela."

"The two of them are the duo with the second most assists among teammates this season. No.1 is Westbrook and George of the Thunder, and No.2 is them!!"

The Celtics attacked and Horford held the ball at the top of the arc.

Lots of shots came up on the court.

Jianghu ran from the right side of the free throw line and got rid of Ariza who was defending him under the cover of Brown.

When Paul switched defenses, the Rockets' strategy was to switch defenses non-stop, unlimited switches, allowing for misplaced positions, and determined not to give open positions.

Receiving the ball in Jianghu is an opportunity for misplaced offense.

Brown began to slip to the basket after covering the rivers and lakes. If Ariza didn't follow him, he would also get an open space at the basket.

Jianghu reached out for the ball, Horford passed the ball over immediately, Jianghu dribbled two steps into the three-point line, and then began to single Paul with his back.

Generally, speed is used to beat others in Jianghu, but facing Paul, he has an obvious advantage in size, and there is no need to use speed that consumes more energy.

Paul is 183cm tall. In order to adapt to the Rockets system, he has gained 85kg this season. Jianghu is 23cm taller and 20kg heavier than him. How can Paul's body prevent Jianghu?
Paul made a lot of tricks, pulled his jersey, bent his knees to touch Jianghu's calf, trying to use this method to make Jianghu return without success.

Jiang Huli didn't even bother to pay attention to him, he squeezed Paul hard and hit the opponent, who lost his position, and successfully broke through the bottom line on the left.

Paul fell back with a painful expression, and gestured to the referee that it was an offensive foul, but the referee simply ignored it.

Two Rockets players were lured away by an air-cut Brown. Capela needed to defend Horford for a three-pointer, and retreated to the basket to defend a step slower. Jianghu scored an easy layup.

The Celtics beat the Rockets 2 to 2.

The Rockets attacked, and Harden and Capela played pick-and-roll on the weak side.This time Harden attracted Brown's defense and passed the ball to the middle.

Capela rushed up with the ball, and Irving couldn't fight Capela at all, and he drove away as soon as he squeezed.Capela took two big steps and jumped up with all his strength, ignoring Horford's supplementary defense and raising his right hand to score a dunk.

The unlucky Horford had nothing to say about his defensive enthusiasm, but Capela was in such a good state that he was dunked.

Fortunately, Horford has a big heart and looks normal. After Capela completed the offense, he immediately went to the baseline to serve, as if he didn't care about being dunked at all.

Back on the offensive end, facing Paul, Owen used a bunch of gorgeous footsteps and dribbles to find a gap, and shot a mid-range jumper. Paul's right hand hit Owen's left hand. The referee saw it clearly, but did not Call for a foul.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Hu became clear again.

Just now Paul didn't blow up the offensive foul, and the thug foul didn't blow up. It seems that this is another game with a relatively large penalty scale.

The Rockets attacked, Harden wanted to continue the pick-and-roll with Capela on the right, and the latter was entangled by Horford, and there was no time for the pick-and-roll.

Tucker took the initiative to walk over to cover Harden, and Jianghu chose to bypass the pick-and-roll and switch defenses.

Harden was close by Jianghu at the top of the arc.

He dribbled two steps in with difficulty, changed to holding the ball and playing with his back, leaned against the river and lake twice and found that the top was not moving, and turned back into a face-up frame.

Harden has broad shoulders and exceptional upper body strength, which provides him with good body balance and stability when rushing to the inside.Once he takes a post attack on the field, few players in the same position can withstand it, and even many small forwards can't bear it.

But these people do not include Jianghu.

Harden wanted Jianghu to experience his toughness, and then he was forced to join the ball by Jianghu.

There are not many people who are the same height or shorter than the Jianghu, and there are not many people who can't be carried by the Jianghu. James is more than half of them. Zion Williamson, who will enter the NBA later, should not be able to handle the Jianghu. As for the others?I don't have to be afraid to come to a few rivers and lakes.

Harden was a little unconvinced. In this round, he had already joined the ball and could no longer dribble. He could only pass or shoot.

He passed the ball out, gave Capela a transition and immediately took it back and shot.

Jianghu saw Harden jump up to shoot, and immediately jumped up.

His wingspan is longer, and he bounces faster and jumps higher.

Harden was a little careless, and instead of taking off with all his strength, he pursued the speed and rhythm of his shots, but was served by the big hat.

Jianghu's blocking shots did not use much power, and the ball did not go out of bounds.

Paul picked up the basketball first, dribbled a few steps with the ball, and went straight to the mid-range jumper. Irving immediately blocked it, but Paul missed it.

Capela and Horford took off at the same time and collided in the air. Horford spent a long time trying to protect the rebound.

Horford glanced at the referee, who had no intention of calling a foul.

As soon as the game started, the audience in front of the TV began to get excited.

This level of offense and defense is really fucking good.

(End of this chapter)