On February 23, 2003, the Hawks came to the Salt Lake City Energy Center to challenge the Jazz away from home.

Taking advantage of the morale of the decisive victory over the Kings, the Hawks did not give the Jazz many opportunities from the beginning and relied on their tough defense to suppress the Jazz.

The two evil spirits can't bring the Jazz this year either.

Last year we were able to maintain the status of a strong team, but this year it really doesn't work.

The double-shaft is still very powerful. Stockton averaged 10 2 8 per game this season, but his field goal percentage and three-point shooting percentage both fell to new lows after his rookie contract. However, he also had a field goal percentage of 48 36, but his performance was indeed not as good as last season.

, because most of the time the ball he passes out is difficult to convert into assists, and his teammates are one year older, causing the double team to be double-teamed more and more times, which affects Stockton's organizational ability.

It can't be reflected like last season.

Then Malone was forced to take on more mid-range singles organization work. Malone averaged a career-high number of assists per game this season, averaging 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He became a 20 5 5 player.

Already.

In addition to Malone and Stockton, the other better players on the Jazz team are Matt Halprin and Kirilenko, as well as Mark Jackson, who was sent to the Jazz in the second round by the Knicks. The first two are good, but they are both good.

It is defensive. Kirilenko's organizational skills have not been developed yet. He averaged only 1.7 assists per game this year. He is not the core of the future organization and cannot provide much help to the two evil players. Mark Jackson still averages 4 points and 5 points per game.

Assist performance.

Therefore, the organizational pressure of the Jazz is entirely placed on the three veterans of Shuangsha and Mark Jackson. The three of them together average almost 20 assists per game. The entire Jazz averages only 23 assists per game. That is, except for the three players, the others

No one has the ability to score independently, and it is all three people who support the Jazz's offense. In the past 18 years, the Jazz averaged 103 points per game. Last season, they averaged 98 points per game. This year, they dropped to 93 points per game. If it weren't for Ha

Pullin began to enter his peak period and became the toughest man in the new era of double evil. On the defensive end, Kirilenko began to look like an all-around defensive warrior who almost won the best defensive player in the future. The Jazz might have collapsed long ago.

, now it is entirely relying on the support of the old duo and young defensive players to maintain the seventh place in the Western Conference.

But compared with the league's seven or eight top teams, the Jazz don't have any advantage at all.

Jason Terry and Raheem turned the Jazz upside down from the beginning. Jason Terry's various mid-range pull-up jumpers, Raheem drove Kirilenko into the inside, and Malone made up the defense.

The awareness is still there, but the pace cannot keep up. On the offensive end, Malone can rely on rhythm to score efficiently, but on the defensive end, it is not his own rhythm, but to keep up with the opponent's rhythm. As long as Rahim can catch the ball inside,

Often Malone can't keep up when he turns around and accelerates. Kirilenko is still thin and can't stop Raheem. Ostertag and his good schoolmate's twin brother Jaylon Collins can defend O'Neal.

Their role is to guard against O'Neal, and they are really useless at other times.

On the defensive end, the Hawks have to pinch the mid-range and close the basket. The helpers who were in the peak of the mid-range shooting style have basically retired. Now some players are completely like Mark-

Veterans like Jackson, who have some ability but are worth a lot of money but have little effect, cannot help Shuang Sha much.

The two eaglets that had already begun to take off played the entire first quarter, scoring 29 to 17 in a single quarter. Looking at the talented and impactful performance of a group of young people on the other side, Shuangsha could only sigh helplessly that time is not forgiving.

In particular, Malone played the entire first quarter, but was still unable to struggle and could only sit on the sidelines sadly.

In the second quarter, the Jazz Shuangsha took a break. The Hawks' "Little Shuangsha" came up and used the same style of play as Shuangsha to beat the Jazz. Liu Mang and Boozer led Prince and defeated the Jazz.

Reese Crawford and Kevin Wesley opened up the point difference faster than in the first quarter.

Generally speaking, it is difficult for your team to defend against your own team's tactics, because I have never considered that the combination of Liu Mang and Boozer really feels like a small pair of evil spirits. It's just that Liu Mang doesn't like mid-range shots so much, and prefers mid-range shots.

Three-pointers and shots to the basket caused fouls, but the Jazz still couldn't defend them.

In the second quarter, Liu Mang had 12 points and 4 assists, and Boozer had 9 points and 5 rebounds. The two led the Eagles to open the score to 62-39 and clocked out at halftime.

Dean Grove was shocked and finally had a chance to perform. In the second half, he brought Barnes, Prince, Boozer, and Murtaugh to play. The Jazz did not struggle much and replaced the substitute lineup.

, Mark Jackson took the lead, the two teams had a good relationship, and it was a fun game with no suspense.

Larry Miller, the old owner of the Jazz, looked at the combination of Liu Mang and Boozer with fiery eyes on the sidelines. Especially Boozer, there are many point guards who can play the pick-and-roll. It is not that common to see big players who can play the pick-and-roll.

Fighting and being able to fight are two different things.

Liu Mang and Larry Miller didn't even think about it that much. It was certain that Liu Mang would not come to Salt Lake City, and it was even less likely that the Eagles would trade him. But Boozer...

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The reason why Shuangsha met with Liu Mang before the game was because the Eagles had a tight schedule. After playing the Jazz, the Eagles took a plane that night to Oakland, the eighth largest city in California, next door to Utah.

The thing that the stars of all NBA teams dislike the most about playing the Warriors is that their city is so close to San Francisco and some of the cities are connected, but the Warriors insist on moving to Oakland.

It's okay for San Franciscans to go to Oakland to watch football. It's so close and convenient, but it's very uncomfortable for teams coming to play away games. The main reason is that Oakland and San Francisco are so close to each other. Large hotels are all opened in San Francisco because the per capita income in San Francisco is higher than that in Oakland.

It is much higher, and hotel room rates can be set higher. Oakland's per capita income is incomparable to Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, the top three cities in California.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! There is only one resort in Auckland called Montefer, invested by the Crest Club, which is a five-star hotel. It is at the junction of Auckland and Berkeley, away from the city.

It's far enough away. The United States is originally a vast country with few people.

The Hawks don't stay in a five-star hotel, just like when they played the Nets. They stay in an unlisted four-star hotel.

Unlike Liu Mang, who doesn't care much about where he lives and doesn't think such things are "losing face", black people, even white people, are very concerned about face, and they feel that coming to the Warriors is a loss of face.

This is probably one of the reasons why all the teams beat them to death when the Warriors were not strong. In the past six or seven years, Warriors fans have been tortured to the point of doubting life. They have won the most games in consecutive years.

One year ago, it was 21 wins last season, a record that was barely restored after drafting Jason Richardson and Arenas.

However, this year, the Warriors have begun to gain momentum. Although their record of 24 wins and 30 losses is not very good, they are so far away from the eighth place in the Western Conference that they don’t even have a chance to make an impact, but at the end of the half season

Both have surpassed the highest records in previous seasons, which is very satisfying for Warriors fans.

From the perspective of Warriors fans, they have Arenas, Jason Richardson, this pair of twin stars with unlimited potential, plus Jakarta, who has already played at an All-Star level, averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds per game.

Myson, the future is bright!

Losing games all year round has given Warriors fans a lot of patience, and they are willing to wait until their "three young men" grow up.

Their reference point is the Eagles. They regard Jamison as their own Rahim, a swingman who can play three or four, and a master of scoring. Although his rebounding and defense are qualitatively different from Rahim, Jamison

The offensive methods are more abundant, the scoring power is more explosive, and it is more suitable for the Warriors' offensive style of play.

Jason Richardson, although there seems to be a clear gap in combat effectiveness with Jason Terry in his sophomore year. Jason Terry averaged 20 3 5 per game in his sophomore year. Jason Richardson this year

Only averaging 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game, the gap is obvious.

But age represents potential. Jason Terry was almost 24 years old when he was a sophomore, and Jason Richardson is less than 22 years old now, which is younger than Jason Terry when he entered the NBA.

His physical fitness is also better. He has historical physical talent. He was the dunk champion last season. He is full of talent. His shooting talent is visible to the naked eye. Fans think it is okay if he is not good at attacking with the ball. Shooting is more difficult to practice than breaking through with the ball.

Arenas, of course the one used for comparison is Liu Mang.

The two have similar numbers this season, with Liu Mang averaging 17 3 6 and Arenas averaging 18 4 6. Of course, Liu Mang's field goal percentage of 47 40 84 surrounds Arenas' 43 33 76 field goal percentage.

But Warriors fans who already have the spirit of Ah Q feel that it is not bad. Arenas's data is even better, and Arenas is stronger!

This game between the Eagles and the Warriors is not a strong showdown. The gap in strength between the two teams is obvious.

However, this game was broadcast live by ABC TV and Europe's London Sports 22, the UEFA Champions League sports station that broadcasts the European Basketball League.

Domestic TV stations are not interested in Liu Mang vs. rookies of the same year. Domestic fans are very enthusiastic. They think Liu Mang is a super guard, even the strongest guard in the NBA. They use it to compete with Iverson, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, and Carter.

When we discuss them all together, it all depends on the title of Jordan's successor.

In the United States, Liu Mang is still discussed among the younger generation of players. Arenas has gone on a rampage this year. Among the three rookies who entered the NBA in 2000, 2001, and 2002, Arenas has the best data this year, and even has the best statistics.

He hopes to take off and become a super defender. After this season, his rookie contract will expire. Countless teams already want to poach him as their core player.

Arenas this year, just like Liu Mang last season, has become the biggest surprise among the guards entering the NBA in the new century. Some people even predict that the younger generation of guards will be the two of them competing!

Of course, this argument may not be obvious in other places, but it is the absolute main theme in the Oakland basketball circle!

On the night of the 24th, the Eagles arrived at the Oracle Arena. There were many Chinese and other Asians besides Chinese. Liu Mang came to play, attracting many Chinese and Asian fans to watch the game. The interview before the game was very harmonious.

, the pro-Warriors media in Oakland and California asked very harmonious questions. They did not want to offend the Eagles and Liu Mang, nor did they want to offend the huge local Chinese and Asian fans. Most of those who could immigrate to the United States

They are wealthy people and the main local consumer group.

However, they will always have a problem, which is "what they think of Arenas."

The other questions were fine, but the last question made Liu Mang raise his eyebrows.

"Ace, Gilbert said his goal is to be the best guard in the class of 2001, to be the best player in the class of 2001, what do you think about that?" A local reporter asked, there is nothing wrong with this question, who has the struggle?

Players with talent and demonstrated ability don't want to be the best.

But Liu Mang was unhappy when he heard this question.

Originally, Liu Mang had no special feelings towards Arenas. He didn't want to compete with him, and he didn't want to get too close. He just wanted to be an ordinary opponent. However, Liu Mang felt that his personality was completely incompatible with Arenas, and his playing style was also inconsistent.

They don't get along at all, and there is no possibility of becoming teammates. They are good opponents, but they are not enemies. The upper limit of the team with Arenas as the core is too obvious. Liu Mang attaches great importance to his opponent, but he will not use Arenas' ball.

The team can be regarded as an enemy, and their team goals are not on the same level.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! What Liu Mang wants is the championship, Arenas' team can at most break through the second round.

But after being asked too many questions, Liu Mang became more interested in defeating Arenas.

In particular, Arenas was very active in defeating Liu Mang, boasting that he would become the best defender in the class of 2001. Liu Mang originally wanted to let Jason Terry continue to show off his success.

I am getting into an increasingly uncontrollable wave investing mode, so I need to rest more and recuperate my mind.

But after all this, people claim to be the best player in 2001. How could Liu Mang not respond: "Wow, did he say he was the best player in the 2001 class? I remember I was the best player in the 2001 class.

Rookie, okay, let’s see who is stronger in this game.”

The reporter who asked this question was stunned, what happened? Regarding the previous questions, such as Arenas having better data this year, Liu Mang’s answer was that Arenas deserved it for his efforts; for example, Arenas hit a hit this season

The number of key balls is almost the same as Liu Mang's. Liu Mang's answer is that Arenas is a great key player and he appreciates it very much; for example...

But why did he come to this point and say that Arenas's goal is to become the best player in the 2001 class? That is a goal, not a self-proclaimed one. How come this young man was ignited all of a sudden?

No one said Arenas was the best player in the 2001 class, just the goal!

The local reporter helped Arenas explain: "Ace, Gilbert means that his goal is to be the best..."

"Bring a message to him for me. If you want to steal my things, just come!"
Chapter completed!