Legendary star

Chapter 462 Ginger is still old and spicy

"Billups and Clifford Robinson pick-and-roll, Stockhouse open, great opportunity, Stackhouse 3, misses the ball, Mutombo takes the defense Rebound."

"Meng Xu broke through with the ball, Artest and Stackhouse double-teamed, Meng Xu swayed away from Artest, shot from mid-range, very beautiful arc, alas, a little shorter."

"Ben Wallace made a long pass from the backcourt. After receiving the ball, Stackhouse launched a fast break. Richard Hamilton! Hamilton retreated very quickly, and he successfully blocked Stackhouse's advancing route .”

"Beautiful, beautiful chasing cap. After Hamilton delayed Stackhouse's advance, Meng Xu, who returned to defense in time, blocked Stackhouse's throw. It was a perfect block!"

"Meng Xu received the ball at the top of the arc, Stackhouse's double-team was very timely, Meng Xu squeezed Stackhouse, passed the ball to Jamal Tinsley on the left, Jamal Tinsley Sleeh goes to the hoop and Jermaine O'Neal leans on Ben Wallace and misses the hook."

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"Ervin, do we need to check the baskets on both sides to see if they have been covered?" The Pacers and Pistons started the second quarter, and neither side had scored 4 for more than 1 minutes. It's time to break up, the sound of banging irons, constantly echoing in the Bankers Life Arena, so Michaels, who was in the commentary, also joked with his partner.

"The defensive intensity of the Pacers and Pistons in this game is simply suffocating!" Although Magic Johnson had predicted before the game that the game between the Pacers and the Pistons was likely to be a defensive battle, but the Pacers The ability of the Raptors and the Pistons to play to this level has greatly exceeded Magic Johnson's expectations.In the first half of the first quarter, this game seemed to be a very normal game. However, from 1 minute before the end of the official timeout of the first quarter, the two sides fell into a tragic defensive battle. Strengthen the defensive intensity of the game.The two teams played 5 to 14 in the first 11 minutes. In the remaining nearly 7 minutes of the first quarter, one scored 7 points and the other scored 9 points. If the score of 21 is barely acceptable, then when the game enters the second quarter, the situation on the field can only be described as shocking. The second quarter has passed 20 minutes, and the scores of the two sides It turned out to be 10 to 29, that is to say, in these 28 minutes, the Pistons and the Pacers only scored 10 points each, and after the official timeout of the second quarter, the main lineups of both sides began to appear on the field. Still 8 point not scored.

"Perhaps the record for the lowest total score in a single game in the NBA playoffs will be refreshed again today!" When the second quarter was played with one minute left, Meng Xu finally broke the 1-minute free throw between the two sides. Michaels in the commentary also shook his head helplessly. The current record for the lowest total points in a single game in the NBA playoffs was set by the Pistons and Nets in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. In the fierce defensive battle, the two sides did not have a game with more than 5 points. In the series, G4 set a 64-66 record for the lowest score in the playoffs. This kind of game is simply a ratings poison. The game also set the worst ratings record for the playoffs in recent seasons, and as an ABC commentator, Michaels naturally does not want the series between the Pacers and Pistons to evolve into the series between the Pistons and the Nets last season. ending.

"Perhaps after the timeout, the situation on the field will change." When the halftime game ended, looking at the backs of the players from both sides who had entered the player tunnel, and Larry Bird who was the last to leave the bench, the magician Johnson is also very much looking forward to Larry Bird's changes in the second half. Magic Johnson wants to see if Larry Bird will continue to maintain this high-intensity defense to consume the Pistons, or will he change direction and strengthen his offense. Thus breaking the deadlock on the field.

"So far, everyone's performance is very good." As soon as he walked into the locker room, Larry Bird praised all the Pacers players sitting there. Heads down, although the Pacers played an epic defense in the first half, their offensive performance was a mess. Except for Mutombo, who made 1 of 1 shots, Meng Xu made 11 of 4 shots in the half. Among them, Jermaine O'Neal made 6 of 2 shots, Hamilton made 4 of 1 shots, and Jamal Tinsley made 3 of 0 shots. After Bird praised them for their good performance, the guys immediately drooped their heads and stared at the floor under their feet, as if there was something fascinating on it.

"Okay, the first half is over." After seeing the reactions of the players under his command, Larry Bird clapped his hands and motioned them to turn their attention to him: "After the second half begins, we will Full court press against Pistons, Meng, you don't play in the third quarter, rest off the court. James you replace Meng, you take over Meng's duties on the court, Ty Sean, you replace Jamal, Ty Sean Sean guarded Billups, Richard continued to guard Stackhouse."

"James, it's okay for you to defend Artest, right?" After arranging the team's tactics, Larry Bird asked James Posey a little worriedly, James Posey and Artest The grievances between them are now well known, so Larry Bird is also a little worried that during the matchup between the two, James Posey will have a momentary brain fever and make some uncalmly moves.

"Coach, don't worry, I'm fine. I still know the importance of this. Even if I go to that bastard one-on-one after the game, I won't make any uncool moves on the court." James Posey, who was inquired by Larry Bird, immediately stood up from his seat, patted his chest and made a guarantee to Larry Bird.

"Meng, is your physical strength okay?" After handing over the specific tactical details to assistant coach Lester Connell, Larry Bird sat directly beside Meng Xu. In today's game, Meng Xu rarely Larry Bird also worried that Meng Xu's physical strength might have some problems.Although the situation on the court is a bit difficult now, the Pacers don't need Meng Xu to continue playing the second half. What Meng Xu needs to do now is to rest well and save some energy for the fourth quarter.

"I'm okay, Larry." Meng Xu wiped the sweat off his head again with a towel, and nodded at Larry Bird. In this game, Meng Xu will not only face Artes on the offensive end The entanglement between Artest and Stackhouse, on the defensive end, Meng Xu also attacked everywhere. While keeping a close eye on Artest, he kept defending Jamal Tinsley, so the first half of the game On the field, Meng Xu's physical exertion is really not optimistic. I am afraid that no one can last for 48 minutes in this kind of high-intensity confrontation.

"Have a good rest, there is a more important fourth quarter waiting for you!" After receiving Meng Xu's reply, Larry Bird nodded to Meng Xu.

"The third quarter must die. At the beginning, the Pacers used a full-court press against the Pistons. The Pacers now have James Posey, Richard Hamilton, and Tyshawn Prince. The cooperation between them is very skillful, although Meng Xu did not play, but so far, their pressing effect on the Pistons is still very good."

After the Pacers launched a full-court press at the beginning of the game, Rick Carlisle on the sidelines immediately clenched his fists. Study the strategy of cracking, although in the long regular season, Rick Carlisle also found some ways to break the Pacers' full-court press, but when the Pacers used the full-court press again, and his team had to When using these tactics, Rick Carlisle still felt a little nervous, for fear that the trump card he had prepared for a long time would not work.However, as the game progressed, Rick Carlisle gradually relaxed. James Posey, Richard Hamilton, and Tayshaun Prince, although the three of them pressed, they were indeed very effective against the Pistons. In particular, Tyshawn Prince's defense is much better than that of Jamal Tinsley, but James Posey, who is responsible for leading and assisting defense tasks, is still better than Meng Xu. It was a bit short, without Meng Xu's central support and adjustment, the Pacers' full-court press seemed to be booming, but in fact it was chaotic.

"It seems that Rick did a lot of research on us before the game! Larry, should we replace Meng?" Rick Carlisle can see the problem, and Lester Conor on the Pacers also I can see it, so Lester Conor immediately suggested to Larry Bird to replace Meng Xu, without Meng Xu's full-court press, the effect has been greatly reduced.

"I'm afraid Rick has been studying us for the whole season." Rick Carlisle's performance today really surprised Larry Bird. After saying something with a smile, Larry Bird waved : "Not yet, let's talk about it after the third quarter."

Although the team's performance on the defensive end was somewhat unsatisfactory, on the offensive end, compared with the first half, the Pacers have obviously improved. In the eyes of Larry Bird, James Posey, who is a low-profile version of Meng Xu , although it is still unable to take on all the organizational tasks of the Pacers, it is more than enough to support Jermaine O'Neal. The current tactics of the Pacers, as long as Meng Xu is on the court, Meng Xu will hold the ball and score points. X* *D Switch freely, and once Meng Xu is off the field, if Jermaine O'Neal is still on the field, then it will be a combination of inside and outside tactics with Jermaine O'Neal as the core, although with Jermaine O'Neal's current ability, a combination of inside and outside tactical system Under the circumstances, it is still far from the power of O'Neal and Duncan, but the rotation lineup leading the team is enough.

"Meng, get ready to play, Reggie, Bobby, NN, Lorenzen, get ready too."

As soon as the third quarter ended, Larry Bird immediately made substitution adjustments. Jermaine O'Neal and others, who played the entire third quarter, all took a rest. The Pacers' current lineup is able to play on the court. And there are many players who can play well, and the inside position is even more frenzied. In order to prepare to deal with O'Neal in the finals, Larry Bird hoarded 7 insiders in one go this summer. Lorentzen White's playing time has been directly halved this season, which also makes Lorentzen White, who is in the contract year, quite complaining.

"Coach, let's keep playing!" After seeing Larry Bird's adjustment, the Pistons, Artest and Ben Wallace, who were panting on the bench, immediately asked Continued to play in the fourth quarter. Originally, the Pistons' bench lineup was at a slight disadvantage in front of the Pacers' bench lineup. Minutes later, the 2-point advantage that the main lineup worked so hard to build up in the third quarter will be wiped out.

"Okay." After a brief consideration, Rick Carlisle overturned the arrangement just now and re-assigned the team's main lineup.Although the Pistons are now in the leading position, a 5-point advantage is not safe. To be precise, a 10-point advantage is not necessarily safe in front of the Pacers and Meng Xu. Therefore, after Meng Xu played early, the Pistons You can only cancel the rest time of the main lineup.

"Larry, as expected, you are better." Rick Carlisle could only sigh helplessly as he watched Artest, who was obviously not as efficient as in the first half on the defensive end.Artest is the key to the Pistons' defense against Meng Xu, but after the third quarter and James Posey's bloody fight, Artest, who played all the previous three quarters, has now declined very badly. When defending Meng Xu, not only could he not stand up to Meng Xu, but even Meng Xu's footsteps could not keep up.

Originally, when Larry Bird put Meng Xu on the bench in the third quarter, Rick Carlisle still didn't quite understand. Now, Rick Carlisle has fully understood Larry Bird's intentions. James Posey, who has a deep grudge against Stern, played against Artest. With Artest's character, he would definitely fall into endless entanglements with James Posey. Artest, who was consumed by Posey, still has enough energy and stamina to defend Meng Xu.

"Sure enough, ginger is still old and hot!" Rick Carlisle, who could no longer think of any countermeasures, glanced at the figure of Larry Bird not far away, and sat down on the seat behind him. He had done his best. I have worked hard, now I can only watch the performance of the players on the court.

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