Basketball UFO

Chapter 26 026 Changes in Mentality
At the end of the half, the Nets led with a slight advantage of 47:45.

Sean Bradley somehow made a half-shot basket today. He scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. He was able to gain an advantage in the paint and was very energetic.

For the Pistons, the inside player Grant Hill is really strong. He has scored 12 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

"Grant Hill and Carter are both very comprehensive. The two played almost the same data." The commentator was very excited, "And both of them faced off at the small forward position. It was a wonderful game."

"It's really good. Grant Hill is more stable, and Carter is more impactful. The young dunks are amazing, which is so attractive to fans. If it is me, I also like players like Carter."

"A player like Hill is also very popular among fans. After all, who doesn't like a gentleman?"

Hill's All-Star votes surpassed Carter's by a lot.This is the accumulation of fans over the years.

In the last attack before halftime, Robert Pike was about to pass to Carter, but was intercepted by Hill halfway.Hill slapped the ball to midfield, took off directly, and ran from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Layup!

Carter had been chasing back, and when he saw Hill leaping up, he also flew up at the same time.He flies higher than Hill and has faster bullet speeds.

Hill shot the basketball, but Carter didn't expect to shoot it directly from behind.Hit the basketball with your palm and push the ball onto the backboard.

Picked it off from the air, it can turn around in the air, and before it lands, it can pass back vigorously.

Robert Parker had already caught up to the arc of the middle circle and saw Carter's performance directly. Before he could react, he received a pass from Carter.

Subconsciously passed the ball again to the Nets player who got inside.

Daniels happened to be lurking there, and after receiving the ball, he stood up and dunked, completing the offense and defense.

Daniels hung on the rim, roared excitedly after landing, and finally scored another beautiful goal. "Sweet, cool, this is the game."

On the Nets bench, Bradley and Cassell stood up at the same time, waving towels and applauding Carter's perfect block.

"Vince, you are invincible!"

"The ball was so beautiful, Grant Hill was blocked, brutal, too brutal."

"Vince Carter, please remember his name!" The on-site commentary drove the atmosphere, "The most physically fit player in the Nets, the owner of the No. 15 jersey, Vince Carter!!!"

All the fans went crazy. In the last attack before halftime, Carter gave another wonderful performance to all the American fans.

"God, Vince Carter caught Grant Hill. It was a perfect defense. It was awesome."

"It's the first time I've ever seen a defense like this work on the backboard and get the ball off. Vince Carter is a trapeze guy."

At this time, the live camera showed the scene, a pair of twin sisters wearing wedding dresses watching the game, holding Carter's sign high, raising their legs while shouting for Carter.

Beside them, there were a few hot girls who also painted Carter's symbol on their chests, cheering for Carter, shaking the white rabbit wildly, making the audience next to them not know which ball to focus on.

"Wow, there are such hot women on the scene of the Nets. They are as good-looking as cheerleaders." Fans all over the United States became excited, "Vince is really happy to play in such a court."

"Tsk tsk, it's such an exciting and glamorous home court. It seems that I am right to support Carter."

The offensive and defensive performance just now ended at halftime, so the TV station replayed it three times in a row, and everyone could see clearly the replays from all angles.

Fantastic blocking and goal coordination.

It only took 4 seconds before and after to complete an attack across the entire court.

Don Nelson was also watching this game and thought thoughtfully, "The fast break can play such a rhythm. If not for a flash of inspiration, can the team mainly focus on fast break? As long as the inside players also have enough shooting ability, Can you complete my idea?"

Mad Scientist is online.

"Complete the fast break in a few seconds?" Mike D'Antoni, who was far away in Italy, was also thinking.He has been thinking recently whether to return to the NBA to find a coaching job.Only players who play in the NBA can satisfy his team building ideas.

Grant Hill returned to the locker room, still feeling incredible.

Carter was clearly far away from him just now, so why did he fly over all of a sudden.He can also turn around and pass the ball in the air. He doesn't have such an ability to stay in the air.

"This guy, his physical fitness is really strong, and his waist and abdomen are so strong." Unlike Carter, Grant Hill has less aggressive thoughts and doesn't care much.

If other stars are blocked by Carter like this, it is estimated that they will find their way back in the next round.

Hill's background is better than Carter's. Both of them are from the middle class, and Carter's parents are only middle school teachers.Both Hill's parents are people of status and status, and they can be considered to have a good family background and a high-end life.

Precisely because he lived a carefree life since he was a child and lacked nothing. When he grew up, he did not have much ambition to win or lose. His ambition to become a superstar was not strong enough and he just regarded playing basketball as a job.

It is worth mentioning that Grant Hill’s mother Janet Hill and Hillary were college classmates and roommates.So on the day of the draft, Grant Hill received a congratulatory message from the then president. Well, Hillary's husband, even if he pulled down his zipper, his opponent reported it.

In the locker room, Joe Dumars reminded Grant Hill, "On the court, you must be tough. Facing an opponent like Carter, it is not enough to simply compete, you must also defeat him head-on."

He thought back then, after Jordan was swept by the Pistons, he trained crazily, crossed the Pistons with his head high, and won the championship strongly.Carter has a temperament similar to Jordan, and he is aggressive. Given time, he will definitely be another giant.

As the Pistons' hope for re-emergence, Grant Hill must take on the responsibility of leader.He is the core of this team and must look like a core player.

"I'm about to retire, and Traleve and Lynch-Hunter haven't fully grown up yet. It's up to you to lead them to fight and let them grow, and they will become your helpers."

Grant Hill nodded and said nothing.I don't know what to say, he just wants to play well and doesn't want to cause too much trouble.

"I will continue to work hard." Hill still wants to lead the team in his own way, lead by example, infect his teammates with outstanding performances, and lead the team to victory.

On the other side, Carter was motivating his teammates in the locker room.

"The Pistons have the same record as us, and their strength is similar to ours. Guys, do you see any hope of defeating the Pistons?" Carter was so passionate that he almost cursed, "If you want to defeat your opponent, you have to put in all your efforts. "

"As I say again, when you're in doubt, give me the ball."

"Hey, listen to the boss." Cassel was the first to echo.Robert Parker also roared, the guy on the bench, full of passion.

Sean Bradley heard his blood boil. He wants to improve and wants better data, "I have found the feeling, and I will blow up the Pistons inside."

Daniels is also very excited. He has been feeling great recently and the team seems to be developing him.He took away part of Kendall Gill's screen time, which was really enjoyable.

Kendall Gill looked at Carter, not daring to say anything else.He has to do his own thing, this is the arrangement of the team.

Coming back, the Nets' morale is booming, obviously stronger than the Pistons.

Opening the situation from the inside again, Bradley made clear steps, explaining how he passed Trarif, took advantage of his height, and hit a small hook.

"Don't worry, I'll give you the ball and beat him," Grant Hill encouraged Trarif.

Joe Dumars smiled slightly when he heard it, yes, reminding Grant Hill just now is effective, and now he knows how to communicate deeply with his teammates.

Telalif attacked with the ball, broke through around the pile, and prepared for a small hook.Unexpectedly, the ball disappeared just as he was about to pick it up.

Carter didn't know when he came lurking suddenly, and he struck quickly and ruthlessly. After copying the ball, he immediately gave it to the frontcourt.

Kendall Gill took advantage of his speed to get away from Joe Dumars and made a layup.

Carter pointed at Kendall, encouraging the sullen man.Kendall suddenly felt his emotions surge, and it seemed that there was nothing wrong with being obedient. Everything Carter did was to win.

Finally, more than half a season later, he took the initiative to talk to Carter on the court, "Vince, this ball was passed very beautifully."

"Hey, you wasted one of my assists. You ran too slowly, and dribbled the ball three times inside the three-point line. The rhythm was not right, and I was almost overtaken by Old Joe."

"I'll pay attention next time." Kendall Gill wasn't used to Carter's communication method yet, so he took the topic seriously.

Then defend even harder.

Seeing this scene, Calipari was delighted in his heart, "As expected of Vince, Kendall has been convinced. Now everyone in the team respects him, and this is the real leader."

The game is still going on, the Pistons have fallen behind by 8 points, and Grant Hill intends to come by himself.

Facing Carter, he dribbled the ball continuously and broke through to the left. Carter moved quickly laterally and kept close to Hill.By this time Williams was already in position.

Hill had no space and reluctantly passed the ball to Otis Thorpe.Thorpe barely made the shot and missed.

Bradley used his height to grab the rebound, and Cassel responded immediately.

After controlling the half court, he was given to the inside line, had no chance, and returned to the outside line.Carter held the ball with one hand and faced Grant Hill's single defense.

"Holding the ball with one hand is so handsome!" American fans raised their cups one after another and imitated Carter's ball-holding posture. It really looked good.

He didn't dribble, and waited for Hill to adjust his center of gravity before taking the first shot and pulling to the right.Sure enough, it came, just like the pre-match preparations, Carter's habit is to break to the right.

This time Carter didn't fall into the trap. The moment his right foot landed, he quickly pulled back, and the basketball came from his crotch and returned to his left hand.Do the same as Grant Hill, breaking through from the left.

He cut in with a big stride and dribbled the ball for the second time, and Hill immediately followed up, sticking very tightly.

Unexpectedly, Carter dribbled the ball again and changed direction a bit. Facing Telalif who came to help defend, he suddenly took off and jumped back.

Tralliff immediately jumped up and blocked Carter's shot.Relying on the strength of his waist and abdomen, Carter made another movement in the air, stretching his arms back and raising the shooting point.

Direct mid-range shot.

"Too reluctant!" Joe Dumas looked at his opponent and prepared to grab the rebound.

Unexpectedly, Carter controlled the shooting action in the air and still had some energy left. After a slight adjustment, he threw the ball and landed in the net.

Taking high-intensity shots, Carter held his breath and used the same technical moves to hit the Pistons players.Grant Hill also had space just now, but unfortunately he didn't force the shot. He played too reasonably and gave it to his teammates.

Carter doesn't want to. If you give it to your teammates at this time, they will easily make mistakes.

I take the pressure on myself. This is Carter's way of coping.

The game is deeper and the Nets are more powerful.Carter was also uncomfortable being guarded by the Pistons, who really stepped in the direction of his breakthrough, causing his efficiency to drop. Carter took the initiative to seek changes.

Assist teammates to score by attracting double teams.

Kendall Gill made a very accurate half shot today. By the beginning of the fourth quarter, he had already scored 20 points, and his mental state was different from the first half of the season.

"If I put down my pride and play every game with Carter, I will definitely get better data." Kendall Gill slowly adjusted his thoughts.

Once upon a time, he was still one of the Hornets, and Larry Johnson was called a crouching dragon and phoenix. In the next few years, he drifted away, slowly wearing away his heart, and began to change to the mentality of a role player.

"Kendall, you shot beautifully. The team needs your defense, always needs it." Carter added fire.

He also felt that Kendall Gill's steps were lighter and he seemed to be more willing to cooperate with him.

"No problem, I'm not afraid of confrontation." Kendall readily agreed.Kendall Gill felt confident in the face of Joe Dumars' slow pace.

Carter only scored 22 points today, but grabbed 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The statistics are already speechless. I didn't expect to have helpers around.

The Nets are blooming more, the inside line is playing well with its height advantage, and the outside line Kendall also made a wide shot.Joe Dumars fought back, using his rich experience to make a successful mid-range shot, narrowing the score and returning to within 10 points.

Carter came again, cut into the inside, moved around, had no room to shoot, and moved to the outside.Robert Parker also hit a mid-range shot, again opening the point difference to 11 points.

"Beautifully passed on, boss!"

"Do a good job of defense." Carter didn't relax. There were still 5 minutes in the game, and the Pistons hadn't given up. He had to persist until the last moment.

Telalif hit hard, shot, missed, Carter grabbed the rebound, dribbled two steps forward, played a fast break, and looked forward.

Kendall has already galloped away, throwing off Lynch Hunter who is chasing back.Carter yelled, "Jump up", before the voice fell, the ball had already flown out.

Kendall caught the ball in the air and had already reached the edge of the basket. He didn't have Carter's super power to stay in the air. He touched the ball in the air and lifted the ball into the basket.

"Beautiful pass!" Smiling, pointing to Carter, "Perfect pass!"

Carter also pointed to Kendall, "I knew you danced just right."

Not high, not fast, but just enough.In fact, Kendall Gill's role on the defensive end has also been underestimated. He is very good at steals and strong in confrontation.As long as he regains his form, adjusts his mentality, and assists Carter with peace of mind, he will definitely play a greater role.

Before he knew it, Carter had 10 assists and a double-double.

(End of this chapter)