Showdown, I'm the God of Basketball

Chapter 525 The playoffs officially begin!
On April 4, the playoffs officially begin!
"The entire Bucks' home court is a sea of ​​green. They have also implemented a green culture this season. It is bound to use this sea of ​​green to warm the entire Milwaukee!"

Kenny Smith wanted to say that he hadn't seen such a strong home atmosphere for a long time.

Reggie Miller agreed and said: "Although Zhao Hao only stayed with the Bucks for one season, he is of great significance to the entire city and the team.

Next, we will see how far Zhao Hao and Yao Ming can lead this team. "

Bucks VS Magic!
Thinking of the end of the regular season, in order to avoid the Cavaliers, the Magic picked the sixth place in the Eastern Conference, and the entire Bucks were extremely dissatisfied.

Ruffin squeezed his sandbag-sized fist and said: "If it wasn't for winning first, I even want to twist the head of Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and use it as a chamber pot."

Desmond Mason laughed and said, "Howard of the Magic is the second team in the league this season, and he also ranked sixth in the MVP selection.

Be careful, don't be rubbed by him on the court later. "

Hearing this, Ruffin blushed, thinking of Howard's strong tendons, he couldn't help shaking his body.

Roy Ivey said: "Howard is strong, but his free throws are not good. If I were Ruffin, as long as he got the ball, just slap him!"

Ruffin opened his eyes wide and looked at Roy Ivy happily, "Brother, you are really shameless! But I like it so much!"

The atmosphere in the locker room of the Bucks is extremely good. Most of these players are first-time playoff players, and they don't even feel a little nervous.

In the player channel, Ming Yao summoned all his teammates.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and raised his right hand.

Everyone gathered together and also raised their right hands to hold each other firmly.

Yao Ming: "For the championship!"

Everyone: "Let's go!!!"

Magic starting lineup: point guard Jameer Nelson, shooting guard Maurice Evans, small forward Keith Bogans, power forward Hedo Turkoglu and center Dwight Howard.

Bucks starting lineup: point guard Ramon Sessions, shooting guard Zhao Hao, small forward Desmond Mason, power forward Charlie Villanueva and center Yao Ming.

"The Magic lineup is very flexible!" Reggie Miller said first.

Warcraft Howard is a new century center like Stoudemire. He is fast, fast in defense, strong in strength, and not afraid of confrontation.

This kind of physical condition is also very good at supplementing defense and assisting defense, but it is different from Stoudemire's strong offense and weak defense. Howard's offensive style is almost the same as Stoudemire's now, but on the defensive end, he is I don't know how much better than the former.

"Turkoglu is a completely different power forward who plays exactly like a point guard.

In short, it will be very difficult, and the Bucks have encountered an opponent. "

Barkley said worriedly.

With a jump ball in midfield, Howard grabbed the first wave of possession with extremely exaggerated bounce speed.

Nelson dribbled the ball across half court, then put the ball firmly into Turkoglu's hands, and then came to the bottom corner to ambush.

Nelson is completely a fake point guard, and when Howard and Turkoglu are on the court at the same time, he hardly has the ball.

In this way, Turkoglu mentioned the high position, and only Yao Ming and Howard were left inside.

This is a typical formation of one big and four small, and the restricted area of ​​the inside line is also extremely spacious.

Howard opened his hand for the ball against Yao Ming's inside line.

Turkoglu, who has a very high golf quotient, frowned slightly and did not pass the ball immediately.

"Yao Ming's defense is better than most people imagined, especially when defending a center forward who doesn't have full offensive skills, it's one defense and one accuracy!"

Thinking that Howard's offense depends entirely on talent now, and there is no skill at all, Turkoglu also shook his head, indicating that Howard must never try to challenge Yao List!

"Pick and roll! Everyone move!"

After Turkoglu yelled, he picked up Howard's pick-and-roll. Seeing that Yao Ming didn't plan to jump out and change defenses, a sudden shot from the outside was a three-pointer!
0: 3!

"Dayao, don't let him shoot!
This guy also shot 40% from three this season! "Zhao Hao reminded shouted.

But Dayao cautiously pointed to Howard behind him.

"This guy is the core of the Magic's offense. Once I get out of the pick-and-roll, he will immediately go down!"

This is indeed a hassle.

Let Howard go down, and the only thing waiting for the Bucks is dunks at the basket.

But Zhao Hao still said resolutely: "That must be thrown out, and Howard who is going down will let other people make up for it."

Charlie Villanueva at the side secretly gave Yao Ming a look.

"I'll make it up!"

Turning around and the Bucks attacking, Zhao Hao hit a Magic team's unsteady footing, and directly stuffed the ball into Dayao's arms on the inside.

The little giant turned around, pulled the frame and dunked!

Dayao's ball also stunned Howard.

"It's so easy to get in!

Howard's defense is good, but when he meets Yao Ming's inside giant, his defensive advantage is almost useless. "

Barkley has the most say on this matter.

Because even when he was nicknamed the Flying Pig back then, when he encountered O'Neill's devastating inside bombing, he could only use punches to restrict the opponent.

So not to mention the lighter Howard.

"Teaming! Double-teaming!"

Magic coach Stan Van Gundy shouted from the sidelines.

As a defensive coach, he knows very well that Howard can't guard Yao Ming!
The physical condition is inherently like this. If Yao Ming is allowed to open up inside, it will be extremely difficult for the Magic to win tonight's game.

The Magic are attacking, and Turkoglu plans to use the same method to call Yao Ming out again, which is also the best way to deal with this kind of big man.

It's just that this time Yao Ming made a full save and defended his three-pointer.

Turkoglu smiled, which played into his favor.

A ground pass without looking at people, the basketball is passed in the direction of Howard.

The eyebrowless hero Villanueva made timely defenses, but it was a bit difficult for him to defend Howard alone.

boom!
Howard forced a jump against Villanueva and scored with a dunk.

beep!beep!
The referee whistles, 2+1!

"This is Warcraft Howard, this is the Magic!

Before the start of the playoffs, I reminded the Eastern Conference teams, but don't underestimate the Magic, because they are one against one now! "

Kerr didn't call a timeout because the Bucks' own offense was playing well.

It's just that the Magic seem to be making fuss about Yao Ming frequently, which makes him very uncomfortable.

Turning around, Yao Ming was double-teamed, and Ramon Sessions caught the ball from outside the three-point line.

Go in!

"The two teams play very similarly. They both use the super center inside as the axis to attack, and it seems that no one can defend the other."

Barkley vaguely feels that this round of the series should be very difficult for the Bucks, and whether they can even survive is a big problem.

"The Bucks will definitely pass!" Reggie Miller said affirmatively.

Barkley spread his hands in confusion, "Reggie, why do you think so?
At least judging from the current picture, the two teams are completely evenly matched. "

Reggie Miller shook his head, and he also pointed to Zhao Hao on the court and said: "This guy has been observing the Magic's offensive and defensive arrangements, and he didn't exert any strength at all in the previous few rounds.

Moreover, the Bucks' style of play is not only centered on Yao Ming, they also have a style of play with Zhao Hao as the axis of offense. "

On the court, Zhao Hao raised his hand to signal for the ball.

Everyone on the Bucks nodded in understanding.

Yao Ming mentioned a high position to support, and Howard naturally followed.

Stan Van Gundy, who was off the court, frowned deeply when he saw this scene, wondering what kind of crooked idea the Bucks were playing.

At this time, Zhao Hao suddenly reversed and accelerated to the basket. Yao Ming passed the ball like a cannon, and Zhao Hao scored with a dunk.

"The Magic's defense is broken!"

Reggie Miller said with certainty.

Since Yao Ming began to be double-teamed, the Bucks did not panic, but in an orderly manner. Ramon Sessions scored a three-pointer in the last round.

The Bucks have never been a [-]-point throwing team.

They are able to rank first in the league in three-point shooting percentage and number of hits this season, and they also rely on shooting open three-pointers when the tactics are played out.

And when playing against the Magic, Yao Ming's rebounding is naturally hard to match Howard, so once the Bucks fail to score from the outside, the Magic will start a defensive counterattack.

Don't look at a three-point shot by the Bucks. In fact, they don't know how to shoot wildly, and they don't make random shots just because they feel good. Even unless it is a wide open, they will never try a three-point shot easily. .

"Of course it's because Yao Ming is not good at defending fast breaks. That's why the Bucks suddenly changed their style of play!"

After listening to Reggie Miller's explanation, Barkley also looked at Zhao Hao, who suddenly changed his style of play on the court, like a god.

It turns out that the Bucks' three-pointers are so accurate but they didn't launch a three-pointer attack in this game, because of this reason!
"His basketball IQ is terrifying!"

Barkley thought to himself, now that Howard is being promoted to an unaccustomed high position by Yao Ming, there will be great problems in the rebound protection of the inside and the defensive system of the entire Magic team.

Even if the Bucks fail to attack, they can still grab rebounds, because Howard's departure will turn their disadvantage on rebounds into an advantage!
Ramon Sessions cut for a layup, and the eyebrowless hero Villanueva followed in an instant, carrying Turkoglu and scoring a point basket.

"In the past, I could only see Howard of the Magic desperately grabbing offensive rebounds. Now seeing them being grabbed for offensive rebounds is simply unimaginable."

Howard on the court helplessly spread his hands at his teammates, indicating that he couldn't catch up at all.

Stan Van Gundy also waved his hand, and everyone hurriedly played and switched.

But Yao Ming, who was outside the three-point line, desperately returned to defense, and had already established himself in the backcourt penalty area.

Defensive formation is done!

Turkoglu raised his hand to ask Howard to come to pick and roll, intending to attack again and again against Yao Ming's slow defensive steps.

Yao Ming jumped out, Turkoglu made a wonderful pass, and the familiar 2+1 seemed to appear again in the next second.

A pair of big hands came suddenly.

"The ball is intercepted!"

Zhao Hao, who had already been in ambush, fought hard to steal the ball, and Desmond Mason threw up three legs and made a fast break.

Counter dunk!

"The Bucks scored 2:8 in just 0 minutes!"

Barkley held his face in disbelief.

A few minutes ago, he was talking about the fact that the Bucks would be inextricably tied to the Magic, but with Zhao Hao's sudden display of power, the score was pulled away in an instant.

The point is, Zhao Hao has almost no strong singles actions that affect the game, but he can feel that he is everywhere on the court.

Stan Van Gundy called a timeout angrily!
Desmond Mason, who was sour after dunking, also clapped happily with everyone.

"It's so fun to open the score!"

The game restarts.

The Magic adjusted their defensive strategy, not putting too much defensive pressure on Yao, who was supporting the outside line, and allowed Howard to stay as close to the inside line as possible, so that he could play his defensive strengths at any time.

This is testing Dayao's outside deterrence!
Zhao Hao couldn't help laughing. Dayao's three-point shooting in the NBA is naturally not that accurate, but in the international arena and when playing in the CBA, he is also not afraid of the high fortress of shooting outside the three-point line.

So in the NBA, Yao is really no threat outside the three-point line, but he is no worse than most people with two points.

Swish!
In just the first round, Yao Ming responded by scoring two points.

Kenny Smith quickly took out the data he had compiled in his hand and said: "Yao Ming is outside the paint, especially in the corner waist, and his turnaround jumper shooting percentage is 52%.

And for the long two points beyond the free throw line, his shooting percentage reached 54%!

It's just that compared to the 60% shooting rate of his terrifying and unsolvable ground hook inside, the efficiency of the two is indeed lower.

But that doesn't mean he can't vote! "

The head coach of the Magic, Stan Van Gundy, seems to be a little unbelieving, or he really doesn't want to waste Howard's defensive ability, so he still keeps Howard close to the penalty area.

Zhao Hao raised his hand to signal to all the players.

"Give the ball to Dayao, let him give the Magic some color tonight!"

Dayao catches the ball, mid-range, long two-pointer, free throw line, fake shot is really behind the show, big dream Olajuwon's classic turn-back
In the first quarter alone, Yao Ming made 12 of 7 shots and scored 15 points and 4 rebounds.

The Bucks also led the Magic 30:25.

Short breaks between festivals.

Stan Van Gundy called all the Magic players over.

"In the second quarter, Howard, you must continue to play. The Bucks' substitutes are notoriously garbage in the league. This is also our best opportunity to chase points. We must not let it go!

It seems unrealistic for us to want to play the Bucks in the starting lineup, after all, they have the name of Yao!

So if you want to win the game, beat me to death in the second quarter! "

Howard, who was suppressed by Yao Ming for the entire quarter, also nodded with a silly smile.

Although he is smiling on the surface, his body is honest.

Taking a look at the Bucks' backup center Michael Ruffin, Howard was full of confidence.

"Hitting him is like playing!"

The second quarter begins.

The Bucks are still familiar with five ups and downs, Charlie Bell, Roy Ivey, Bobby Simmons, Yi Jianlian, Ruffin, appearing in turn.

Cole also intends to use a ten-man rotation in this round of the series.

Although at the level of the playoffs, most teams will use 9 or 8 rotations, even as extreme as the Suns D'Antoni, 7 rotations are no problem.

But Cole advocates boldly employing people and trusting role players, which can also give the main players more rest time.

"After all, the playoffs are very long!"

Howard finally received the ball inside, and he roared, "The monster Howard is coming!"

Snapped!
A clear slap sounded.

Ruffin saw Howard, who was catching the ball inside, was about to take off, and unreasonably slapped him.

The sideline referee was dumbfounded.

"You are so happy!"

beep!beep!
The sideline referee signaled that the ball was fouled by Ruffin, and Howard went to the free throw line.

Looking at the familiar distance, the familiar basket, and the familiar audience on both sides, Howard also closed his eyes tightly like seeing a devil.

"It's a free throw again, asshole!"

Duang! Duang!

Perfect two missed free throws, Yi Jianlian received the rebound and went on a fast break!

The Magic couldn't react in time, and no one could keep up with him.

boom!
Yijianlian throws the frame and dunks!
"The offense of the Bucks' bench lineup has always been a big problem, but fortunately their defense is good, and now it seems that they are also using the shark-killing tactic."

Kenny Smith continued to check the data and said: "Howard made 54% of his free throws this season, which is about the same as O'Neal's career average of 53%.

It can indeed be hacked. "

Stan Van Gundy off the court naturally knew Howard's free throw hazard, but he never imagined that the Bucks would start hacking sharks so early, and he couldn't help but glanced at Cole on the opposite side.

Cole smiled awkwardly. He really wanted to say that cutting the shark so early had something to do with me. It was all decided by the players themselves, but this decision is really good!

It's just that Ruffin only played when Yao Ming was resting, so he didn't have much playing time, and he was not the team's main offensive and defensive force at all. It would not be too much to say that he was soy sauce.

Now he has used the foul on Howard, even if he is sent out, he will take advantage of it.

In the next round, Howard continued to hold the ball inside.

Ruffin glanced at him.

Howard: Look at Nima!
beep!beep!
Free throws continue.

The first penalty is to hit the iron.

Ruffin also walked around the sidelines like a hero, waving to the fans at the scene to applaud him.

The fans in Milwaukee were also amused by this foolishness, and kept applauding.

"This guy is simply a living treasure."

Changing the offense, Yi Jianlian broke through with the ball, but was quickly rushed by Howard.

He also always remembers Coach Cole's arrangement before the game. Howard's inside defensive ability is not a joke!
So without even thinking about it, Yi Jianlian directly divides the bottom corner.

Roy Ivey catches the ball, takes a deep breath, and tries to shoot.

Three points!

in!

"This is my first three-pointer in the playoffs!"

After scoring the goal, Roy Ivey also roared happily, who would dare to let him go now!

The second quarter of the game, 55:45.

Not only did the Magic fail to recover the score in the second quarter, but the Bucks continued to expand their advantage.

Reggie Miller said: "The Magic have no hope in this game."

Barkley waved his hands again and again and said: "Isn't there still half a quarter of the game, it's too early to decide the outcome now."

Reggie Miller shook his head more definitely and said: "Not only this game, but the entire series is over for the Magic."

Barkley was taken aback, and didn't know why Reggie Miller dared to make such an assertion.

The game continued in the second half, and the Bucks began to play Zhao Hao's off-ball movement.

Zhao Hao cut inside, picked up Yao Ming's excellent pick-and-roll to the outside, and Howard had to follow.

"Zhao Hao's three-pointer, who dares to let go!"

Facing Howard's defense, Zhao Hao could also choose to attack by himself, but this time he directly named Yao on the inside.

"Dayao's kills in the paint are the most stable. Don't look at how the Magic have been targeting him. In fact, they are most afraid of him!"

Zhao Hao has already seen through this point. Howard has indeed improved rapidly this season, and even has the demeanor of the second center in the league under Yao's name.

But it just so happened that Yao Ming was his nemesis!

In Zhao Hao's pass, Yao Ming catches the ball inside with his hands upright, and the little giant dunks while standing.

boom!
With a crisp sound, Turkoglu shook his head and sighed helplessly.

Originally, Howard had to double-team to defend Yao Ming, but now without Howard, the Magic's inside defense is like paper, and double-teaming Yao Ming is not good.

There is no way around this, who made coach Stan Van Gundy replace everyone else with gunners in order to make room for Howard to attack inside.

Yao Ming scored 10 points and 6 rebounds with 14 of 5 shots in the third quarter.

"115:100!

The Bucks seem to be playing tepidly on the surface, but in fact they have always held the initiative on the court.

Except for the first round of offense from the center line, the Magic took the lead, and they did not lead once in the whole game.

The Bucks won in rhythm and in overall suppression! "

In the whole game, Yao Ming scored 40 points and 12 rebounds, almost breaking through the entire Magic defense alone.

And Zhao Hao was willing to be a green leaf in this game, scoring 20 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists.

Yi Jianlian and Villanueva both scored in double figures, and the rest of the Bucks also made valuable contributions.

Ruffin has 0 points, 5 rebounds, 0 assists and 6 fouls, but he has also become an alternative hero on the court.

On the other hand, Howard in the second team this season, under the pressure of Yao Ming, only scored 15 points and 10 rebounds, which is a world of difference.

"The Bucks got off to a good start, Dayao made a new playoff high, and he finally proved himself. The Mosaic team has failed you!"

Maddie: Stop shouting, I'm going home to go fishing!

(End of this chapter)