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Chapter 221 Telling lies with your eyes open?Lu Yong: Look at my eyes and act!Are you still wearing your clothes? 2 to 0!

During the halftime break, Lu Yong praised the players' performance in the first half in the locker room, especially Arenas, who was called upon to play with star efficiency in times of crisis.

“大将军”今天首发出场成了76人攻坚战里的主力，9投6中，三分球3中2，罚球2中2，半场得到16分2篮板2助攻1抢断，命中率超过60%。

Although Arenas is no longer at his peak, his name is destined to be mentioned again and again tonight, and he has delivered data that will make him dream of returning to his peak.

Lu Yong stood in the middle of the locker room, looked around, and said loudly: "Everyone played very well in the first half. In the second half, we must pay attention to controlling the rhythm of the game and not let the Heat launch a wave of offense. If LeBron is determined to go inside, When you break through, you are double-teamed. At this time, you are fighting for momentum. You would rather let your opponent score than give in. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" the crowd shouted in unison.

After going through the regular season, the morale of the 76ers' team this year is high. No matter how strong the opponent is, the players' determination to win the game cannot be concealed.

Lu Yong is very satisfied with the fighting will of the two veterans Iverson and Garnett. With them taking the lead on the court, it is easier for young people to perform well. This is the role of leadership.

After taking a few sips of chicken soup loudly, Lu Yong found Iguodala alone and said earnestly: "Andre, the team needs your performance to win this game. LeBron will leave it to you. I believe it." You have the ability to limit his scoring."

Iguodala's individual defense ability is very good, and he even has a chance to be selected for the best defensive team this year. If he can lock down James one-on-one, the 76ers will no longer have to send personnel to double-team. This will have a very important impact on the trend of the game. .

LeBron James in the 3.0 era is definitely not a player who can defend him alone, but the Heat's James skills have not been fully developed and there are flaws on the offensive end. Lu Yong feels that Iguodala is not capable of fighting, and at least he can cause trouble for him. , preventing James from easily getting to the basket.

"I know, coach, I will try my best." Iguodala responded firmly.

Then, Lu Yong sat next to Iverson again and whispered: "Allen, your playing time may be reduced in this series. The Heat's offensive ability on the outside is very strong. If James and Wade stay on the court for a long time, Now, you may have to sit on the bench for a while, and be mentally prepared."

"Don't worry, Lu, I understand what you mean. As long as it helps the team win, this sacrifice is nothing." Iverson chuckled.

He has passed the arrogant stage. When he was younger, he would definitely not be able to accept being put on the bench by the coaching staff. But now, Iverson wants to win more than showing off himself. This is his last chance to win the championship. .

Arenas and Vujacic have better shooting abilities. Their starting appearance can improve the 76ers' three-point threat. Iverson knows that staying on the court for a long time will only become a weakness targeted by the Heat. It is better to be in the second half. The lineup shines brightly.

At the beginning of the second half, Spoelstra took the initiative to adjust the lineup, allowing Chris Bosh to play center, Battier to play power forward, and "black and thick" Joel Anthony to rest.

As a blue-collar player, Joel Anthony's offense is too poor, and his lateral speed is not up to par. Not only did he fail to show his characteristics when he stayed on the court, but it became a stumbling block that restricted the Heat's offense.

Battier is 2 meters tall and weighs 03 kilograms. As a power forward, he can shoot from beyond the three-point line, opening up space for James and Way to break through. He can also quickly switch defenses when guarding pick-and-rolls. He is better than Joel Anthony. Suitable for dealing with the 100ers' passing system.

Amid Spoelstra's roar, the Heat strengthened their defense in this quarter, and the players took the initiative to seek physical confrontation, obviously starting to risk their lives.

The 76ers came back in the second half and strengthened their physical confrontation. Even Yi Jianlian played a lot tougher. He hit Battier hard to the basket twice and caused fouls. His eyes were full of murderous intent.

Battier disappointed coach Spoelstra today. He made 2 of 0 three-pointers in the third quarter and was scored 6 points by Yi Jianlian. His status is a mystery.

The two teams went back and forth on the offensive end. After half a quarter, the Heat still failed to recover the score.

In the final quarter, Lu Yong sent Iverson, who did not play much tonight, and Brand, who was full of energy, to lead the team, and the other three players were Holiday, Meeks, and Vucevic.

The 76ers started to work hard in this quarter. With the individual singles of Iverson and Brand, they scored consecutively and the point difference gradually widened.

Spoelstra stood on the sidelines sweating anxiously, but besides increasing the playing time of the Big Three, he didn't have much else to do.

Except for the Big Three, the Heat's other players' ball-handling offense is unreliable.To put it simply, once the Big Three of the Heat fail to lead the team to an advantage, the second team will be sent to the end of the game, and it is unreliable to beat weak teams.

James averaged 42 minutes per game in this year's playoffs, Wade 41 minutes, and Bosh 39 minutes. This is the current situation of the Heat. They must rely on the Big Three to take away the game.

Throughout the fourth quarter, the Big Three took turns in individual singles in a positional battle. They could barely compete with the 5ers in the first 76 minutes, but in the final decisive moment, Wade obviously lost his strength, and both shots bounced off the edge of the basket. Flying, the footsteps became heavier and heavier.

The team could never catch up with the score. Spoelstra stood on the sidelines in despair, losing the confidence he had at the beginning of the game.

He couldn't understand why the Heat couldn't beat the 76ers despite having three of the league's top stars?
If it was easier to win championships by playing team basketball, all teams in the league would have long ago found ways to improve the depth of their lineups, instead of offering high salaries to win over stars every summer. This is very unscientific in Spoelstra's eyes, and he has not been able to understand it for a long time.

In fact, the Heat's weak performance against strong teams is really not due to the poor quality of the head coach. After the management signed the Big Three, their salary space almost exploded. The signed substitutes were all paid with basic salaries, so their strength was naturally not good.

As strong as the Bulls, Jordan, Pippen and Rodman are not the only three players. The entire team has many role players who work hard and contribute. Kukoc, Kerr, Harper and others can all make great contributions. This created the Bulls' three consecutive championship dynasty.

In the last 2 minutes, the Heat fell into a scoring drought due to physical effects. James, Wade, and Bosh missed consecutive shots and missed a good opportunity to equalize the score.

The advantage of the 76ers having many veteran players is that they are as stable as an old dog. They rarely make mistakes at critical moments and successfully maintained their advantage until the end.

In the end, 107 to 98, the 76ers defeated the Heat at home and got off to a good start.

76人全队五人得分上双，最高的是阿里纳斯，出战31分钟，15投9中，三分球6中3，罚球4中4，砍下25分3篮板4助攻1抢断。

Iguodala scored less than 20 points, but he limited James' offensive efficiency very well. He played 34 minutes and contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He was the contributor to the team's victory.

Yi Jianlian also performed well, scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. His shooting rate exceeded 50%. He is growing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Iverson came off the bench and only played 21 minutes. He made 9 of 5 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. It looked like he was paddling, but in fact he was paddling.

热火四人得分上双，韦德27分6篮板4助攻2抢断，波什19分8篮板2助攻1盖帽，詹姆斯18分7篮板7助攻4失误，钱莫斯11分2篮板1助攻。新闻发布会上，记者们纷纷将镜头对准卢勇，好奇他竟然将艾弗森拿到替补的决定。

Facing the camera, Lu Yong will naturally not say that Iverson's presence on the court is a defensive black hole and is not conducive to improving defense.Even if he didn't lie every word, Lu Yong couldn't say it clearly, otherwise it would definitely have a bad impact once the media took the lead.

Lu Yong lowered his head and was silent for a while, and said: "It is a frustrating decision to take Allen out of the starting lineup, but there is no way, because Allen accidentally strained a muscle when training too hard, so he was replaced by me tonight. He was temporarily assigned to the bench. Originally, the team doctor planned to put Allen on the injured list, but he was eager to play and wanted to fight side by side with his teammates until the last minute. I couldn't refuse his request."

Lu Yong just opened his mouth and told lies, without any need for drafting.

Anyway, the media can't verify the truth or falsehood. Instead of letting Iverson bear the blame of "defensive black hole", it is better to use white lies to deceive fans into tears.If you're lucky, you might be able to impress the league, gain some advantages in the playoffs, and give the 76ers a few more green lights.

The reporter asked: "Is it Allen's own request to play as a substitute?"

"Of course, he didn't want to leave his teammates behind to recuperate in the playoffs. He would rather come on the bench and fight until the last minute. This behavior deserves people's admiration."

The reporter asked again: "Will you let Allen play as a substitute all the time?"

Lu Yong shook his head. "No, Allen just hasn't returned to his best condition yet. When the time is right, I will put him back in the starting lineup."

Lu Yong's operation directly stunned the 76ers players on the scene. Even Allen Iverson, who was sitting aside, looked confused. He glanced down at his thigh and didn't know which muscle he should strain to make it look better. More reasonable?
A reporter couldn't wait to interview Iverson and wanted to hear his answer.

Iverson entered the scene in a second, and followed Lu Yong's rhythm and replied: "Yes, I did pull a muscle in training, but this injury can't knock me down. As for the matter of playing on the bench, I don't care. I care, as long as it can help the team win, I am willing to listen to Lu's suggestion."

Another reporter asked: "You have never played as a substitute in the playoffs in your entire career. Do you feel uncomfortable being assigned as a substitute in the last season of your career?"

"No, time has taken away not only my speed, but also my stubbornness. I have won too many honors in my career. Now I am only one championship ring away. For this goal, I am willing to make any sacrifices, including playing as a substitute. "Iverson replied with firm eyes.

If the previous sentence was a lie that he had to say bravely, then this sentence was what Xiao Ai said from his heart.

In his 15-year sports career, he has won 4 scoring titles, 3 steals titles, 13 MVP, 7 All-Star selections, and [-] All-NBA selections. These honors are enough to support his induction into the Hall of Fame.What Iverson lacks most is a championship ring that belongs to him, because that can light up his entire career.

On the side of the Heat, the reporter also interviewed head coach Spoelstra and asked him to summarize the game.

Spo was very depressed, but he had to look energetic in front of the camera. "This was a very exciting game. Everyone played bloody well, but luck was not on our side. I will summarize the reasons for the defeat in G1. The Heat will definitely win the next game, and we will not allow a 0-2 disadvantage. Back to Miami.”

In fact, Spoelstra is not confident enough for the team to win G2, but as a coach with a military order, he has to say harsh words even if he insists. Once the team's morale collapses from within , it is impossible to compete with the 76ers.

The reporter asked again: "How do you evaluate the coaching level of your old rival Lu Yong?"

"Mr. Lu likes to do some surprising things. He takes the initiative to adjust the lineup in the playoffs to disrupt his opponents. Although I don't want to admit it, he is indeed a genius." Spoelstra boasted helplessly.

Another reporter asked: "Are you confident you can beat the 76ers in the next game?"

Spoelstra said seriously: "Of course, we must win an away game. Only in this way can we regain the home court advantage and ensure that the team will not fall into passiveness early."

Heat players were interviewed, and Bosh took all the responsibility for the loss on himself. "I missed a lot of good shots in the final quarter. If I could have made those shots, maybe the final result would have been different. I will use practical actions to redeem myself in the next game."

Wade also summarized his shortcomings and said he would go all out to help the team win.

James also took the initiative to accept responsibility during the interview, but it always sounded strange. "The main responsibility for the team's loss lies with me. I paid too much attention to the overall performance of the team and failed to convert several breakthrough points into points. If I could attack the basket more resolutely, the 76ers would not be like this. Easy to close the game.”

"Is this why you only scored 18 points tonight?"

Lao Zhan spread his hands and did not answer.

Wade and Bosh have both taken the initiative to take responsibility. As the team boss, he can no longer find excuses to shirk at this time. No one knows how to "adapt to changes" better than Lao James.

In the second game, the Heat went all out to fight at their best, but unfortunately they still lost the game.

96比93，76人凭借稳定的罚球锁定胜局，总比分改写成2比0。

The 76ers' offensive state was not excellent this time, but the Heat's outside offense was stronger.

James Jones and Chalmers turned into blacksmiths with two three-pointers. They made 9 of 0 shots from beyond the three-point line, but whether they can make one or not is hard to predict the trend of the game.

The Heat used foul tactics continuously in the last 30 seconds to win the offensive round. As a result, Vujacic, who has a "glorious history of free throws in the Finals", showed no mercy and directly handed over 4 of 4 free throws to kill the game. Wade was angry after the game. He shook hands and left, probably sitting in the locker room venting his anger at the moment.

Vujacic started the game with 14 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, which is not luxurious, but his free throws at critical moments were so stable that even Lu Yong couldn't help but praise him.

热火三巨头得分全部超过20+，其中韦德出战42分钟怒砍33分，16罚14中的罚球让球迷见识了什么叫“沾衣十八跌”。

It's a pity that even if the referee personally leaves the game tonight, he can't save the Heat.

Wade made 16 free throws and was unable to win. The outside world's reputation turned to the 76ers, and the Heat's Big Three were once again pushed to the edge of the cliff.

　Ask for a monthly ticket, ask for a recommendation ticket, and ask for more support from brothers.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)