Iverson wasn't very surprised when he saw Liu Mang dunk. He knew Van Horn's defense. He might have been called 2-1 if he went up to it. Although it was timid to avoid it, it was actually a wiser choice.

The key is Liu Mang's change of direction just now!

In just one second, Liu Mang's whole body seemed to be making fake moves!

With this breakthrough move, Iverson thought of an old rival from the same generation, Stephon Marbury, who competed with him for the No. 1 pick!

Liu Mang's movements just now looked too much like Marbury's probing breakthrough!

Although Liu Mang and Marbury's changing movements may seem different to ordinary people because of the huge difference in their body shapes, Iverson and Marbury have played against each other too many times, and they are not interested in this kind of ability to defeat each other.

I know too well how to predict defensive breakthroughs.

"This kid is so scary!" Iverson had nothing to say about Liu Mang's learning ability! It can only be described as scary.

When the 76ers attack, Iverson no longer presses the rhythm after receiving the ball. He advances to the frontcourt at a normal speed. The 76ers averaged 99 points per game this season, almost breaking the 100-point mark since Iverson joined the 76ers.

The scoring average per game reached a new high. Although the 76ers' defense dropped a lot this year and the average points conceded after trading Mutombo reached 97 points per game, the offensive end has improved a lot because of Iverson's changes.

Liu Mang quickly returned to defense and was waiting for Iverson at the top of the arc. The ball just made him a little excited. Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, he actually made his usual incoherent movements. Marbury's

The breakthrough action is indeed not easy. Liu Mang occasionally used it before, but the defenders were all opponents whose speed and reaction were not as good as his. It was surprising that he could complete it so well against Iverson.

Iverson pushed forward, and Liu Mang immediately pressed forward. It didn't matter if he was passed by in one step, it was better than being confused by Iverson's butterfly step.

But Iverson did not take the opportunity to directly pass Liu Mang. He saw the Eagles' defensive trend of preparing to shrink the double-team, took a step back, distanced himself from Liu Mang, and gestured for Van Horn to come over for the pick-and-roll.

Liu Mang saw Van Horn coming up to pick and roll, and wanted to go around the pick and roll in advance, but the few tenths of a second that Van Horn delayed Liu Mang was enough for Iverson to rush into the paint unimpeded, and Muhammad was blocked when he came out.

Iverson passed him in one step, and he didn't have the speed of Liu Mang who could barely push Iverson off the line to break through after being passed. Ratliff could only take one step up to prevent Iverson's step-up layup.

Iverson threw the ball towards the basket, McCulloch lifted the ball in the air, and completed the alley-oop with a beautiful breakthrough.

The Eagles originally planned to use Liu Mang to defend Iverson alone from the outside. After Iverson broke through, he double-teamed, taking advantage of Iverson's lack of height and limited vision, forcing Iverson to take action against the defense. The most perfect result.

It was to directly steal or block Iverson. Unexpectedly, Iverson actually wanted to pick and roll!

This is completely inconsistent with the impression the Eagles players have of Iverson!

In fact, Iverson's ability to read defenses is not bad at all. If his ability to read defenses was poor, how could he have so many assists?

It's just that he used to be more superstitious about his personal abilities. At the same time, he was the best scorer in the league. There was no one else in the league. Coupled with the 76ers' defense that was once the league's best, he didn't have to think too much at all and slowly read the opponent's defense.

To defeat the opponent, just hold the ball and shoot as hard as you can. If you can't make the shot, defend the opponent and try again.

But now Iverson is gradually becoming obsessed with this small-scale cooperation with his teammates, and likes this brisk style of play. Of course, scoring is still his favorite. He still averages 22 shots per game, but it has been since Jordan retired and the NBA has been suspended.

After that, Iverson's number of shots hit a new low after becoming the league's strongest scorer, and his 44% field goal percentage was also a new high since the NBA lockout! A relatively reasonable style of play combined with passing the ball, with such a group of teammates

, Iverson played vigorously and had a chance to hit the top four in the Eastern Conference. He is indeed powerful!

But Larry Brown doesn't like to play pick-and-rolls, because when playing pick-and-rolls against a fast-paced offensive team, it will be very miserable if there is no extremely athletic defensive center.

After McCloch scored, Raheem immediately rushed to the basket, picked up the ball, and threw it directly towards the frontcourt. Liu Mang was already about to leave. Van Horn tried to pull Liu Mang away, but it was too late. Van Horn

He tried his best to chase Liu Mang, but the distance became wider and wider. Liu Mang quickly made an easy layup and scored two points.

Because of Iverson's pick-and-roll, Liu Mang was left in the top arc by Van Horn's three-point threat that opened up the space. Without Liu Mang's pursuit, which could slightly limit Iverson's speed, Iverson attracted the defense inside and passed the ball.

The ball was easy, but when it came time to transition between offense and defense, Van Horn was completely unable to stop Liu Mang.

Larry Brown dislikes the small ball era very much. From the fact that he was still the best coach in the league in 2004 and 2005, but after 2006, his record was very poor no matter where he coached, it can be seen that he belongs to where he is now.

era, when the rules changed, he would be completely out of date.

Of course, just because he doesn't like it doesn't mean he won't coach a team with a brisk style of play. He just doesn't like it. Like the current 76ers, his offensive structure is also very good. It's just that he can't guard his opponents on the defensive end, which makes him dislike it.

Even though the 76ers' record this season is much better than last season's, he still prefers last season's style of play where defense was the top priority.

The current lineup of the 76ers, combined with Iverson's sudden shooting, did play well on the offensive end, but on the defensive end, whether it was to prevent the Eagles' position battle or counterattack, they could not prevent the game from the beginning.

A situation of confrontation.

The overall defense of the Eagles is a level higher than that of the 76ers, and it can sometimes limit Iverson's offensive attack. However, the 76ers were completely unable to stop the Eagles' offense. By the time of the official timeout in the first quarter, the Eagles led 14-9.

76ers 5 points.

The defense has indeed become very different after Liu Mang came on board. When playing Jason Terry, the opponent often made up for his breakthrough, forcing Iverson to use pick-and-rolls many times when he fell into a positional battle.

Completely getting rid of the defense, although it is still difficult to guard Iverson, he is sharper when counterattacking.

With 7 points and 1 assist, Liu Mang was ready to widen the point difference in the next rotation of the lineup.

It is true that the gap between the 76ers and the top teams is still very obvious. Although Iverson is here, most of his teammates who can't stand up are mainly defensive. Although this year, Iverson's personal ability is willing to pass the ball and pull the ball.

Although Lee Brown doesn't like to focus on offense, he still tried his best to build an offensive system and played well, but the main reason is that his ability to abuse opponents has become much stronger.

Except for Van Horn, most of the original 76ers players were not good at offense, especially outside shooting. Only a few players such as Van Horn, Coleman, and Snow had stable three-point abilities, and the others were all 76ers.

The old generals in the past are used to being unable to make shots and fighting the defense, so they are not playing well this year.

But just when Liu Mang was about to defeat the 76ers with his teammates, coach Kruger put him in the tactical position of a corner pitcher and counterattack connection point!

Liu Mang was a little surprised when he heard this arrangement at first, but then he remembered that he had become a tactical one!

Although he has played before, his tactics have not changed. He has to lead the attack when he goes up.

This is why Liu Mang is not afraid of physical exertion. For another person, his playing time is so long. With his style of leading the offense on the offensive end and defending desperately on the defensive end, his physical fitness will definitely not be able to keep up. Kobe Bryant is here.

During the team's peak period, the team didn't have much ball-handling and organization. It was left to Fox, Odom, Gasol and others. Kobe was mainly responsible for singles to attract double teams or score points. He mainly scored points and shot double teams himself.

Coach Kruger is afraid that Liu Mang will play more minutes after playing. Physical exhaustion is part of the worry. Also, Liu Mang has always dominated the ball and is easily targeted. The overall strength of the Eastern Conference is not strong, except for the Pistons and Pacers.

The Nets don't worry about being targeted when playing against other teams, but what should they do if they encounter these three teams in the playoffs? What if they are really targeted?

Therefore, with about ten games left in the playoffs, Coach Kruger moved Liu Mang to his position in advance. While enhancing the defensive dominance of the lineup, Liu Mang began to adapt to this change in advance.

There were a few who couldn't adapt to such changes, but Liu Mang had no objection and followed the rotation of Jason Terry, Prince, Raheem, and Boozer.

The Hawks fielded a small lineup, and Liu Mang was rarely placed at the shooting guard position.

The 76ers replaced Snow, Iverson, Kenny Thomas, Teilo Hill, and Coleman.

Larry Brown just doesn't want to field a small lineup. Coleman, who is 2.08 meters tall and has a wingspan of 2.20 meters, is still on the court. This is his last insistence on maintaining a big lineup while compromising on offensive basketball.

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After the timeout, the 76ers attacked. Snow advanced and immediately gave the ball to Iverson. Liu Mang and Iverson faced off at the shooting guard position.

Liu Mang accepted the change of position and devoted himself to defense, sticking closely to Iverson. Iverson took a look at the Eagles' lineup. This time, he did not use a pick-and-roll, but instead used a change of direction to pass Liu Mang.

Fall into the inside lane!

Liu Mang immediately followed up, stuck closely to the breakthrough Iverson, and pushed Iverson down the line. Together with Boozer under the basket and Raheem, who was guarding Teilo Hill on the bottom line, Iverson was pushed down.

Caught on the right side of the three-second zone!

At this time, Iverson had no chance to pass to his teammates inside or in the bottom corner. Liu Mang was ready to block shots at any time, Rahim blocked the bottom line passing space, and Boozer blocked the passing space under the basket.

But unexpectedly, Coleman actually left the basket and ran towards the top arc!

Iverson passed back the top arc in time, Coleman ran to the top arc to catch the ball, turned around and shot a three-pointer!

The 76ers felt really good from the outside today, and Coleman hit a three-pointer.

Coleman immediately returned to defense after the shot, and the rest of the 76ers quickly followed up, denying the Eagles a chance to play a fast break.

The Eagles fell into a positional battle, with Liu Mang and Prince pulling to the two corners to open up the space. Jason Terry held the ball, and Boozer and Raheem left the basket empty.

However, Jason Terry also became uncomfortable playing at this time. It’s not that he has never played as a substitute, it’s not that he has not come up to hold the ball and waste it, but since the three little eagles were established as the core of the offense, he

There has never been such a high concentration of ball rights. Usually only Liu Mang has such ball rights.

When he can make a few moves without any scruples, Jason Terry is a little uncomfortable. There are too many offensive methods to choose from, such as pick-and-rolls, breakthroughs, pull-up jumpers, direct three-pointers...

Although this matter was emphasized during the pre-game training, there were too many choices, which made Jason Terry's head a little hot, and he changed direction and threw a three-pointer.

The key is not getting in!

Iverson took back the basket and got a defensive rebound. The 76ers quickly pressed in. Iverson broke through again to attract the defense away, and then passed back the top arc. Kenny Thomas also made a three-pointer after receiving the ball!

15 to 14, after returning from the timeout, the 76ers overtook the score!

Seeing that Jason Terry was a little annoyed, his teammates all went up and patted Jason Terry on the shoulder to give him confidence.

Jason Terry said that he was fine. He received the ball and pushed forward slowly. He did not rush to make decisions and slowly adapted to his new identity.

Jason Terry used to envy Liu Mang's position of dominating the ball as he pleased, but now he finds that it is not that easy!

This kind of sixth man's style of play with a high concentration of ball rights is what it should be if you play well. After all, you have so much ball rights, but if you play poorly you have to shoulder the blame.

Moreover, with such ball rights, correct decisions need to be made and the team's overall offense needs to be driven. Ability is one thing, but the main thing is a lot of pressure!

With this new style of play, Jason Terry had only played one round, and he felt pressure rolling in. At this time, Jason Terry should not admire Liu Mang too much. He was so big-hearted and could play whatever he wanted.

Jason Terry felt that he was really happy playing before. Most of the time, he just caught the ball and shot, and he didn't have to worry so much. Except for more than one quarter of the stage, he needed to organize the offense. The other thirty-four or five minutes,

Liu Mang will handle these pressures well.

But it has come to this point. This kind of need to lead the offense when the second team is used to help relieve the pressure of scoring and organizing offense. Isn’t that what a best sixth man should do? Jason Terry knows the team

Now that the pressure of performance has passed, let’s keep working with the ball!

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The Eagles' offense has become much more unstable than before. Coach Kruger is sitting on the sidelines without much surprise.

In the last eight games, the Hawks' record is not under great pressure. The Magic are only 37 wins and 37 losses, and the Hawks are already 39 wins and 35 losses. The eighth position is very stable, and except for the back-to-back with the 76ers, the rest

The six games are very easy. Except for the Celtics and Pacers, the other opponents are all bad. At most, the Wizards have a little trouble.

The Magic's remaining eight games are almost all playoff teams.

So the Eagles have enough time to slowly adjust.

Originally, Coach Kruger planned to gradually complete this matter at the beginning of the season, but who knew that the record pressure would be so great this season. It was only in April that the record pressure was lifted, and he was still in eighth place.
Chapter completed!