Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

Chapter 209 11th place on the combat power ranking list?Opener Carnage!Bloodbath Pacers!
In the second game against the Wizards, Lu Yong shortened the playing time of the veteran players and gave the rookies more opportunities to perform.

The Wizards are currently in the rebuilding phase, rebuilding the lineup around the champion Lang Wall, with limited strength, it is difficult to pose a threat to the 76ers.

The Wizards played very chaotically throughout the game. Even if the head coach Philip Saunders is a well-known coach, he failed to save the team.

The offense relies entirely on the players to open singles. Wall is not good at long shots. The main offensive method is to break through and break through the ball. When the 76ers shrink to the basket and Garnett focuses on Wall to help defend The Wizards have no chance of winning.

At the end, 106 to 78, the 76ers easily defeated their opponents and won two consecutive victories in the preseason.

In the third game, the 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 104 to 107.

Eagles star Joe Johnson broke out, played 34 minutes, scored 36 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Point guard Jeff Teague also performed very well, scoring 14 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the Eagles to win the This victory.

Iverson scored the most points for the 76ers. He made 16 of 8 shots, 3 of 1 three-pointers, 7 of 6 free throws, contributed 23 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. Compare.

“船长”布兰德今晚统治了老鹰内线，12投9中，罚球5中4，高效砍下22分11篮板2助攻1盖帽，打爆了艾尔-霍福德。

It is a pity that the 76ers failed to continue their offensive firepower in the last quarter, the veteran players lost their physical fitness too quickly, and the cooperation between everyone in the first season has yet to be adjusted. These are problems that Lu Yong needs to solve as soon as possible in the regular season.

With a day off, the 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 109-87 to avoid a losing streak.

替补后卫武贾西奇这场打的不错，出战22分钟，10投7中，三分球9中6，罚球2中2，轰下全场最高的22分2篮板1助攻1抢断，命中率高达70%。

As long as this level is maintained, Vujacic will definitely be reused in the new season.

In the next two games, the 76ers won one and lost one, and ended the preseason with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses.

Throughout the preseason, the 76ers had both highlights and shortcomings. The main reason was that their cooperation was not tacit enough and they needed to get used to it in formal games.

The team's performance is not much different from what Lu Yong predicted. Rich experience and the ability to seize opportunities are advantages, while physical crisis and many mistakes in transferring the ball are disadvantages.

Fortunately, these are not big problems. What the 76ers lack now is time. After the players get used to it and reduce mistakes, the team's offensive efficiency will definitely improve to a higher level.

After the preseason, everyone has two days off to prepare for the upcoming regular season.

Lu Yong convened another temporary meeting with the coaching staff.

The main content of this meeting is to expand the rotation, reduce the burden on veteran players, and solve the physical crisis.

In the preseason, Vujacic played very eye-catching on the bench, with a high three-point shooting rate, and he could shoot from any position on the court, and the hot zone covered the entire half.

Although his defense is slightly poor, he can play a huge role in Lu Yong's passing and cutting system. In the new season, he has successfully improved the status of the team with his own efforts.

Yi Jianlian has also made great progress this summer. Not only is the offensive efficiency of catching and shooting good, but his defensive attitude is also positive. He averaged 1 steal and 1 block per game in the preseason, suppressing the competition in the same position. Opponent Spencer Hawes.

The only fly in the ointment is that UAE's rebounding ability is slightly poor. As an insider with a height of more than 2 meters, he has no advantage in rebounding. It is a waste of his athletic talent. This is what he needs to improve as soon as possible in the future.

Several people sat in the conference room and discussed for a long time, but still failed to determine a stable rotation system. The 76ers have too many players to play, and the depth of the lineup is sufficient, which is definitely a trouble for happiness.

In the end, Lu Yong made the final decision on the team's starting lineup for the new season, and identified "Generals" Arenas, Vujacic, Yi Jianlian and others as the main rotation. As for the remaining players, it will all depend on their strength to compete for playing time. Whoever is hot will fight for a while longer.

In this way, the starting veterans can increase the rest time, and they will still have the energy to close the game when they play at the end of the final quarter, without overdrawing in advance.

That night, Lu Yong called Arenas and asked him to prepare for the role of the sixth man in the new season.

At the peak of the "Great General" he didn't even look up to the All-Stars, but now his eyes are straightened when he hears Lu Yong's promise to the sixth man, and he can't stop smiling from ear to ear.

Arenas played as a substitute in six preseason games, averaging 23.5 minutes per game, scoring 11.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals, shooting 44.5% from the field and 37.4% from the three-point range. His efficiency is very good.

The explosion of Arenas' data is due to the fact that there are many pitchers with excellent shooting skills on the 76ers' bench, which can open up space for him and prevent opponents from assisting defense.

The environment on the field has entered the rhythm of the "big general". He must have played very comfortably. He can play his own characteristics with the ball in hand, and it is only natural for him to explode.

The next morning, ESPN announced the league's first phase of the league's combat power rankings based on their performance in the preseason.

Ranked first is the Miami Heat, with 6 wins and 0 losses in the preseason. The counterattack coordination is obviously sharper than last season, and the running-in between the Big Three has gradually improved.

Lu Yong scoffed after reading the rankings, thinking ESPN was farting, and the predictions given were almost impossible to pass.

In Lu Yong's eyes, the Heat's threat is not as good as that of the Bulls. Although the Big Three are powerful, their flaws are also obvious. The 76ers, who are both offensive and defensive, are really not afraid.

The Spurs ranked second in the West, and the "Troika" has been playing steadily. The team also reinforced Patrick Mills and Boris Diaw in the summer, making them the biggest favorites in the West.

Ranked third is the Supersonics. Although the summer suffered a heavy loss in the free market, the framework of the Big Three of Jackson, Durant and David Lee is still there. With a lot of strong role players, even coach Lu Yong Resignation, no one dared to underestimate the defending champion.

The Bulls, who signed champion center Joakim Noah and "Central Shooting King" Hamilton, are ranked fourth, mainly because they did not play well in the preseason. The team is in the running-in stage, which lowered the ranking. Otherwise, the Bulls would be the lowest. Ranked in the top three.

The 5th to 8th places are the Clippers, Lakers, Celtics, and Eagles, while the Knicks and Mavericks are ranked 9th to 10th.

After acquiring Chris Paul, the Clippers instantly became a strong team, ranking fifth in the first issue's strength rankings and attracting the attention of fans.

The 76ers played mediocre in the preseason and only ranked 11th in the combat power list, which made many fans of Iverson and Garnett very dissatisfied and felt that the 76ers were seriously underestimated.

After watching the news, Lu Yong didn't take the ranking seriously at all. He understood that the Hawks could be ranked in front of the 76ers. After all, the 76ers had lost to the Hawks in the preseason, but even the Knicks were ranked above the 76ers. However, it can only be said that a big football market is good. No matter how badly he played last season, some people will praise him, so he doesn't have to worry about not being popular.

The morale of the 76ers team is high. After a summer of hard work, the players are all simmering in their hearts and preparing to release, and they will work hard in the new season without any worries.

On October 10, the opening game of the new season officially started.

The 76ers will host the Indiana Pacers in their first game.

The Pacers only ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference last season, but they introduced former All-Star player David West during the offseason, coupled with the growth of Paul George, Hibbert, Hansbrough and other young people in the team, Now the strength cannot be underestimated.

The head coach of the Pacers is young Frank Vogel. This is his second season of coaching career. He was very low-key in the interview before the game: "The Pacers are a very talented team. In the new season, we will Our goal is to get better, the first game against the 76ers is a challenge, and everyone will work hard to deal with it."

Vogel did not dare to say that the team will win. In front of the two-time championship winner Lu Yong, he is just a rookie coach with no honor.

At 76:[-] p.m., the Wachovia Center Stadium was packed. Because of the joining of Lu Yong and Garnett, the [-]ers' home attendance rate this season was higher than last year. Tickets for the opening game were sold out as early as three days ago, fully accommodating Nearly [-] fans watched the game.

When the players played, Iverson received the warmest applause from the audience. After all, the evaluation of the son of Philadelphia was based on his strength when he was young.

When Lu Yong entered the field, the fans also cheered. He is now the most talented young coach in the league, and Philadelphia fans expect him to lead the team to the championship.

Responsible for explaining the game is Charles - Barkley and his old partner Kenny - Smith.

Before the game, Barkley said with a smile on his face: "Kenny, do you think Lu's joining can change the 76ers? Allen shouted the championship slogan before the start of the new season. Do you think the 76ers have the hope of winning this year? "

Kenny Smith recognized Lu Yong's coaching ability very much, but he was not optimistic about the topic of the championship. "Hey, man, you know, I appreciate Lue's coaching level, but he only signed a one-year contract with the 76ers in the summer. I don't think he can win the championship in just one season. He also led the team to the summit in the second year of the talented Supersonic team, which is too difficult, and it is definitely an impossible task.”

From everyone's point of view, the 76ers are not the favorites to win the championship this year. Lu Yong's joining is at most to improve the 76ers' offense.

After warming up, the starting players of the two teams played.

76ers: Jrue Holiday, Iverson, Iguodala, Garnett, Brand.

Pacers: Collison, Danny Granger, Paul George, David West, Hibbert.

Vogel sent a lineup with an average height of more than two meters. Paul George's rapid rise allowed him to secure a starting position. The team regarded him as not for sale early on, and there was no reason not to train him.

The starting five players sent by Lu Yong are all outstanding players in various positions. The shooting level is not good, but the offense and defense are balanced, and there are almost no flaws.

The 76ers were responsible for the jump ball. Garnett, with faster bounce speed and experience, dialed the ball to the backcourt, helping the 76ers get the first chance to attack.

Iguodala received the ball and dribbled it to the frontcourt and passed it to Iverson, while he ran to the bottom corner according to the tactics.

Upon seeing this, Brand immediately mentioned the top of the arc to cover, and Iverson used the pick-and-roll to break through from the left, crossed the ball and dribbled past people, holding the ball and killing the basket.

Hibbert is 2 meters tall. Last season, he was able to send 18 blocks. The efficiency of protecting the frame is first-class. When he moved laterally to interfere with Iverson's layup, Xiao Ai decisively hit the ground and passed the ball to Brand, who was cutting down. , passed the ball.

Brand weighed 125 kilograms and was as thick as a gas tank. He squeezed past Collison's switch and rushed to the basket, facing David West who came over from defense to dunk and score with two hands!
"Bang!" 2 to 0.

There was a burst of cheers from the fans at the scene. At the beginning of the game, there was a five-best-level cooperation. It has been a long time since the 76ers have attacked so fiercely.

In the commentary box, Barkley shouted excitedly: "Beautiful! Elton performed a domineering two-handed dunk right at the beginning. This goal came from an assist from Allen Iverson, and the pick-and-roll between the two Worked well, caught the Pacers off guard."

布兰德上赛季为76人出战81场，场均得到15分8.3篮板1.5助攻1.1抢断和1.3次封盖，表现非常全面。

Even though Brand no longer has the dominance he had at his peak, this round of catching and dunking is still unstoppable, like a "condensed version of a big shark" possessing his body, and the explosive power overflows his body.

The Pacers attacked, and Collison passed the ball to Granger after half court, allowing him to use his height advantage to single Iverson and focus on his weaknesses.

The 76ers didn't defend the zone defense after the start, and they still used Lu Yong's best man-to-man.

Seeing Granger take the ball to face Iverson, Lu Yong sat on the sidelines not worried at all, instead he looked confident.

Even Collison can see the weakness, how could he not hold back?

Granger held the ball on the left side of the free throw line, faked his face frame, and used his body to run over Iverson and rushed to the basket after a tentative step. As a result, he sprinted to the three-second zone and was assisted by Garnett. There was a mistake in the pass and was successfully intercepted by Garnett, who was tall and long, causing the Pacers to make an offensive error.

After Garnett stole the ball, he glanced at the frontcourt and found that Iguodala counterattacked, and immediately raised his hand to send a long pass.

Iguodala's physical fitness and ball intelligence are top-notch in the league, and he has a good grasp of the timing of his fast break. He runs back and accelerates to throw away George in an instant. At this time, Garnett's pass is just delivered, and Iguodala receives the ball three With a strong step, he smashed the ball vigorously with one hand and scored!boom! 4 to 0.

"Roar!"

After landing, Iguodala roared excitedly. This is his favorite playing rhythm, which perfectly utilizes the dual advantages of his body and brain.

Garnett's pass was also very precise. He deserves to be the number one all-around fighter in history. There is nothing he is not good at on the basketball court.

The Pacers attacked, and Granger singled out again with the ball.

Due to Garnett's defensive position, he didn't dare to go deep into the basket this time. Instead, he turned around to the baseline with his height advantage, and made a mid-range jumper.

Iverson took off with all his strength and failed to block it, but he successfully interfered with Granger's jumper, the ball went out of the basket, and the backcourt rebound was protected by Garnett.

In the positional battle, Iverson held the ball halfway through the pick-and-roll, stuck Granger's position with his butt, approached the basket with small steps to attract double-teams, hit the ground and passed the ball to find Garnett.

Granger was slow to change defenses, and Garnett made a long two-point catch-and-shoot jumper, and the ball went hollow into the net.Swish! 6 to 0.

Kenny Smith sighed: "Lue is really amazing. He improved the offense of the 76ers in just one summer, and he still played a smooth teamwork even when the three-pointer was missed. I really deserve it." A man who fans call an offensive master."

Barkley laughed: "The Pacers' average height gives them an advantage in pull-up jumpers, but the opposite is that their speed is poor and their defense can easily be passed by opponents. If the Pacers cannot convert their height advantage into If you score, the game is dangerous."

The Pacers attacked, Collison and Hibbert broke through after playing a pick-and-roll. He attacked the ball very resolutely, throwing away Holiday and hitting the ball from close range. 6 to 2.

Zhu Holiday's single defense ability has always been good, but he weighs 93 kilograms. He is a strong No. [-] position. He is good at top defense and close entanglement. The bout also exposed his flaws.

Although Collison's athletic talent is average, his height of 1 meters can easily lower the center of gravity, his movements are more flexible when breaking through, and his strength is not bad.

The 76ers attacked, and Iverson dribbled the ball to Iguodala across the half, and ran in the opposite direction to take away the defense. At the same time, he used his teammates' cover without the ball to disrupt the Pacers' defensive formation.

Iguodala kept catching the ball at the top of the arc, and observed that he went to the right to break through and feign a shot, and passed the ball in a wide range to Iverson who cut the basket from the bottom corner.

Iverson's reverse run this time can be called a textbook-level offense. His nimble footsteps swayed Granger away, he caught the ball with one hand and pulled the bar to avoid the block, and changed his left hand to wipe the board at a negative angle and scored a layup, 8 to 2.

"Hoohoo!"

Seeing Iverson change hands and score, the fans at the scene erupted in overwhelming voices, and Iverson also made his own iconic celebration when he retreated to the backcourt, putting his hands behind his ears and listening directly. Pushed the home atmosphere to a climax.

Coach Vogel sat off the court and frowned. He had a hunch that something was wrong, but he didn't know how to adjust the timeout, so he could only choose to wait and see.

The Pacers attacked, Collison played a pick-and-roll in the middle, broke through to attract help from the defense, and passed the ball to Paul George who was ambushing in the corner. George faked a feint and failed to hit Iguodala, and hit the mid-range shot with one step. 8 to 4.

George's scoring is entirely based on his personal ability. Although this year is only his second season in his career, George's talent has begun to show. No one doubts that he will become a star in the future.

The 76ers attacked, and Iverson held the ball in the middle and pretended to observe his teammates. When Granger's center of gravity increased, his feet suddenly accelerated and started to change direction in front of him.

This is Iverson's signature move, changing the direction in front of the body and opening his hands, there is no need to adjust the rhythm at all.

Granger was a full 20 centimeters taller than Iverson, and couldn't catch up after losing his position, so he could only watch Iverson make a jumper with a sudden stop. 10 to 4.

In the next few rounds, the Pacers made a few jump shots by virtue of their height advantage, but the 76ers' offensive fluency was obviously better. Even if the three-pointer was not shot, they still firmly occupied the score advantage.

After the first quarter, 28 to 21, the 76ers led by 7 points at home.

The Pacers' defense was terrible. Iverson scored 9 points in a single quarter. If Iguodala hadn't missed two open three-pointers, the Pacers would have lost even more.

In the second quarter, Lu Yong sent Arenas, Vujacic, Peja Stojakovic, Yi Jianlian and Vucevic.

The shooting level of the 76ers' second team is directly full, and they can shoot from the first position to the fifth position, which is completely two extremes from the starting five.

The best player on the Pacers bench is the white insider Hansbrough, who was angry after being fouled by Artest and was about to lose his temper, but when he turned around and saw that the opponent was Artest, his small eyes immediately changed The "pseudo-tough guy".

At that time, Hansbrough was surprised and terrified. It was originally Hansbrough who was fouled, but in the end he apologized to Artest, and kept shouting "my fault, my fault". Until now, he is still in the NBA. classic lens.

Hansbrough averaged 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game last season. His finishing ability is passable, but he has almost no passing vision.

When Lu Yong sent someone to keep a close eye on Hansbrough to double-team him, the Pacers' offensive firepower dropped sharply, and the 76ers soon extended their lead to double digits.

"Great General" Arenas lived up to expectations. After his debut, he shot from inside and outside to blow up AJ-Price. He scored 7 points in a row and directly stopped the Pacers.

Vogel used the timeout to quickly replace Hansbrough and let the starting power forward David West come back to lead the team.

However, although Yi Jianlian was able to score in West's offensive singles, the Pacers still could not prevent the 76ers' offense, and even "sharp shooter" Vujacic seized the opportunity to score two three-pointers, and the score difference went straight to 20 points.

Vogel looked helpless at the sudden change of situation on the court, and could only take advantage of the dead ball to get back the main force in advance, trying to prevent the 76ers from breaking out.

It's a pity that when the 76ers shot from the outside, the offensive firepower was completely unstoppable. The substitute lineup just relied on the hot touch to stabilize the situation, and did not fall behind in the contest with the Pacers' starting five.

The situation is favorable to the 76ers. Lu Yong sat on the sidelines and did not rush to replace the main force, allowing the veterans to rest for a while.

Four minutes later, when Lu Yong brought Iverson, Iguodala, Garnett, and Brand back to the court, the Pacers couldn't stand it anymore and were taken away by a 4-13 climax.

Arenas played well tonight, and Lu Yong benefited a lot from keeping him on the court and continuing to play.

In the second half, the Pacers launched a counterattack under the leadership of star star Danny Granger, but they were suppressed by the 76ers before the momentum took shape.

The 76ers players are in a hot state today, and soon widened the point difference to 30 points, and the game entered garbage time without any suspense.

In the final quarter, the two sides sent all substitutes to compete, and the depth of the 76ers' terrifying lineup continued to crush the Pacers' substitutes.

Yi Jianlian scored jump shots frequently from the horns on the right side, and also dunked Hansbrough with a pick-and-roll. He scored 11 points and 3 rebounds in a single quarter, playing the momentum of China's top insider.

With the unreasonable offense of the 76ers, the Pacers slumped from the second quarter, and the game lost suspense early.

At the end, 114 to 79, the 76ers slaughtered the Pacers by 35 points in the opening game, and staged a bloodbath!
(End of this chapter)