Legendary star

Chapter 246 The Battle for the First Place in the Alliance
March 2001, 3, although today is Thursday, the entire sleep train arena still maintains a very high attendance rate. The Kings this season can be said to be the most successful season in the history of the Kings. Chris was introduced last season. After Webber and Verratti-Divac, this slender team that has been hovering on the edge of the playoffs in the past has become a powerful team in the West this season, with an excellent record and a gorgeous style of play. Sacramento The king has also attracted the attention of countless fans this season, and the king is currently ranked first in the entire league with a record of 1 wins and 40 losses. popular.

The Spurs and the Kings, today's game will determine the current No. 8 in the league. Therefore, this game that has attracted countless attention will also be broadcast live across the United States today. Since the Kings were only ranked [-]th in the Western Conference last season Small, so this season, the king's live broadcasts to the United States are also one of the few.However, with the strong rise of the Kings this season and the gorgeous style of play under the Princeton system, this season ABC's national live broadcast list has also temporarily added a lot of Kings' games, and the Kings' match against the defending champion Spurs is undoubtedly here. list.

"Ervin, it looks like this game will be very intense." As a player of the visiting team, Meng Xu was the first to puff his chest out and waved to the fans in the audience against the boos of the Sleep Train Arena. When paying tribute, Michaels, the on-site commentator of the game, also said with a smile on his face.Among the current 29 teams in the NBA, there are always some teams with incomparably weird home names, and the Sacramento Kings are a typical example of them. Sleep Train Arena, as long as he thinks of the name of the King’s home court, Meng Xu can’t help himself .

"Yes, this game is not only related to the competition for the first place in the league, but it is also likely to determine the final ownership of the MVP. I think, whether it is Tim Duncan or Chris Webber, they have been looking forward to this game for a long time Right." Magic Johnson nodded, agreeing with Michaels' statement, and also pointed out some reasons why the game was considered to be very intense before it even started.After Iverson has gradually fallen behind due to the team's record, the biggest favorites for the MVP this season are Chris Webber and Tim Duncan. Although Webber has a clear advantage in statistics, the MVP The selection is not only based on personal data, the team's record is the most important factor.In the first three games between the Kings and the Spurs, the Kings had two disastrous losses. Therefore, if the Kings lose again in this game, then Chris Webber will basically have no way to beat Duncan in the MVP competition. The same is true for Duncan. As long as he is ahead of the king in terms of record and at the same time has an advantage in the confrontation between the two, then Weber will not be able to compete with him at all.

After the Spurs' players finished playing, the King's players also started to play one by one, and when the King's head player, Chris Webber, played as the finale, the atmosphere of the entire Sleep Train Arena reached a climax in an instant* tide.At the same time, the audience in the entire Sleep Train Arena also stood up and applauded Webber, which also shows how much influence Chris Webber has in Sacramento now.

"Tim, I won't lose to you again in this game." When the warm-up of the two teams was over and their respective starters were all on the field, the two protagonists of this game, Duncan and Webb, stood at the center circle at the same time. Here, when the referee on the side put the whistle in his mouth and was holding the basketball in his hands and was about to throw it into the air, Chris Webb stared at Tim Duncan and said calmly.

And Duncan still stared at the basketball in the referee's hands blankly, and at the same time glanced at Webb on the opposite side. Duncan was noncommittal about Weber's challenge.Although Webber's statistics seem to be much better than Duncan's, and in the current media rumors, Duncan is no longer the strongest of the "Four Power Forwards", but in Duncan's heart, he has only one opponent. It is the big fat guy of the Lakers, and only that big fat guy can force himself to use all his abilities, but still cannot guarantee the team's victory.As for the remaining three of the so-called "Four Power Forwards", as long as Duncan is willing, when facing them, whether it is scoring, rebounding, offense, or defense, it is very easy.And what Duncan cares about is whether the team can win. Apart from that, there is nothing Duncan can't give up.

"I must beat you." After seeing Duncan completely ignoring himself, Weber also said fiercely in his heart, I must beat you in this match, and see if you will still be like this when the time comes.

The king's starting lineup for this game is center Verratti Divac, power forward Chris Webber, small forward Peja Stojakovic, shooting guard Doug Christie, point guard Jason Williams James, the King's lineup has been very stable since last season, and the starting 5-man team has basically not been replaced this season.The Spurs are still center David Robinson, power forward Tim Duncan, small forward Sean Elliott, shooting guard Mario Eli, and point guard Meng Xu.

Today's game is undoubtedly a duel between spear and shield. The Kings this season are currently the team with the highest scoring efficiency and the most gorgeous offense in the entire league, while the Spurs are the player with the most solid defense and the fewest points conceded. , The Spurs this season are still the only team in the league that limits opponents to less than 90 points.At the same time, this game has also been endowed with a deeper meaning. If there is no accident, the Kings and the Spurs must have a high chance of confronting each other in the playoffs. Therefore, the two teams now need to better fight. Understand the opponent's strengths and weaknesses, and find ways to crack the opponent's tactics.

When the referee's whistle sounded and Chris Webber overwhelmed Duncan to jump the ball successfully, the battle for the number one ranking in the league officially began.And from the beginning of this game, the two sides have no reservations. The Kings are constantly using rotations and running positions to try to tear the Spurs' defense, while the Spurs are just the opposite. David Robinson stays behind. Don't go out near the basket to prevent the King's players from going to the bottom line and the back door, while Duncan defends Chris Webber one-on-one. The Spurs' tactics in this game are very clear, which is to let go of Verratti Divac on the offensive end , For this center who likes to float outside now, when David Robinson can't keep up with him, the Spurs are determined to let him go.In the king's tactics, Verratti Divac, as a center, often pulls out the defensive center, and then creates opportunities for Weber to go through the back door. In this case, the defense of many teams will be given by the king. Random ravages, so most of the Spurs' defensive attention today is focused on Weber.

"Jason, be careful." After Meng Xu pasted the dribbler Jason Williams just after passing the middle circle, Meng Xu was also in a very happy mood looking at the Kings guard who seemed to have a shadow on him. .In the All-Star Rookie Challenge last season, the elbow pass Jason Williams performed in front of him is still one of the most classic scenes in the Rookie Challenge, and I am afraid I will always give Jason Williams James made the background board.In the subsequent game, Meng Xu's retaliatory defense against Jason Williams was even booed by the fans at the scene. , Meng Xu would fight very excitedly.

"I'll go, this bitch." Jason Williams turned around halfway, protecting the ball very carefully, and at the same time called his teammates' pick-and-roll. Since last season's Rookie Challenge, every time he met this bitch, Jason Williams -Williams will feel that everything is not going well, even in a very bad mood, and it is the same in this game. As long as he sees Meng Xu's cheap smile, Jason Williams' stomach There was a tumble.

At this time, Adelman on the sidelines is also frowning. The key to winning this game lies in whether Webber can tear through the Spurs' defense and better organize the team in series. As the core of the king's tactics, Webber Not only is the team's first offensive point, but also the team's offensive starting point and supporting point. Therefore, in this case, Webber's performance will directly determine the King's overall performance.The opposite Spurs, from Duncan and David Robinson last season to Duncan and Meng Xu this season, have always had two very stable players who can both attack and support, so the Spurs' offense cannot be locked at all. Yes, especially Meng Xu, once this guy goes crazy, no one can stop him.To sum up, in Adelman's eyes, the Spurs have always been a team that wears the cloak of a team team, but is actually a superstar team. When the critical moment comes, the Spurs will hand over the basketball Give it to Duncan or Meng Xu, let these two play singles.

At the beginning of this game, Popovich's tactics were slow, the slower the better, with Duncan and David Robinson as two major insiders, as well as the Spurs who are good at breakthroughs like Meng Xu. The ability to grasp the rhythm of the game is first-class in the league, so the slower the rhythm on the court, the better for the Spurs.The Kings are different. The Princeton system requires players to run a lot without the ball, cut and run back. Under such strict requirements, the slow pace of the game is undoubtedly very unfavorable to the Kings.

　Thanks to the captain of the guard of the dark head of state for the reward and two monthly tickets, thank you.

　　Thank you for the monthly pass of Bullshit 88, thank you.

　　Thank you Zhishu Shidao for being a mother's monthly ticket, thank you.Sorry for typing your name wrong last time.

　　Thank you for my two monthly tickets for eating watermelon, thank you.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)