Chapter 131 [There is no critical moment in the last section]
In the second half of the game, Larry Brown adjusted the lineup and asked Rick Schmitz and Antonio Davis to partner inside.
As soon as the opponent's high center comes on the court, Yang Jian can get a good shot again. He is a great weapon against high centers and specializes in treating all kinds of dissatisfaction. As long as he does not retire, no matter which team Yao Ming joins in the NBA draft in the future
, it is very difficult to win the championship.
Yao Ming: "..."
Larry Brown faces a difficult choice. He needs Rick Schmitz to help the team score. If the team's second scorer only plays less than 20 minutes, it will be difficult for the Pacers to win. However, sending Schmitz is the difference in points.
Instead, it got bigger, which was very embarrassing. It was obviously a mistake on his part.
Yang Jian ran to catch the ball and shoot. He took two consecutive shots from outside the three-point line and hit a goal in the left corner.
Schmitz was forced to come out of the penalty area to help defend Yang Jian, but it was of no use. Yang Jian easily passed him with a change of direction, got to the basket and dunked the ball with one hand.
For the second time, Yang Jian passed Schmitz in a misplaced position in the middle, and Kemp assisted Kemp to score a one-handed alley-oop dunk. When Yang Jian used a pick-and-roll misplaced breakthrough for the third time, Schmitz was depressed and fouled.
Schmitz's lateral movement speed is too slow and he is one of the slowest players in the league. Yang Jian can easily get rid of him by changing direction with the ball. His movements are almost in slow motion to Yang Jian. This is comparable to a parallel world.
It is much easier for Deron Williams to hit Yao Ming in pick-and-roll mismatches.
Yao Ming: "..."
During the dead ball period, Larry Brown had no choice but to replace Schmitz. As long as the high center was on the court, Yang Jian would either break through with the ball or catch the ball and shoot jumpers, always looking for cover on Schmitz's side.
Not to mention Schmitz, even if the Pacers were given a peak Yao Ming, they would not be able to do better on the defensive end.
Yao Ming: "..."
After the substitution, the Pacers still have to arrange two people to deal with Yang Jian, otherwise it will be difficult to prevent him from taking action.
Another insider of the Sonics is Perkins, who can shoot. He is a famous role player who entered the NBA in 1984. He and Schrempf spread the formation together, and it is impossible for the Pacers players to completely let them go to the other side.
Clip Yang Jian.
If you want to flank Yang Jian on the weak side, you have to weaken your defense against Kemp. This is an endless cycle. It is difficult for a star like Kemp to defend alone, let alone give him room to start.
After Schmitz left the field, the Pacers' offense fell into a passive position again. Reggie Miller kept running to open up space, and Yang Jian's pursuit was effective. The SuperSonics insiders did not need to switch defenses. The players passed the ball several times and finally fell into singles.
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However, the score difference between the two sides did not widen. The Pacers' role players held on to the score tenaciously. They didn't play well but they were able to score. This quarter mainly relied on the performance of Davis and Mark Jackson.
Mark Jackson scored 7 points in a single quarter. He can organize offense and can catch and shoot. He hit a three-pointer during the counterattack, and his performance in this game was better than Payton.
Payton was in an extremely sluggish state, making 0 of 4 shots in a single quarter and making two turnovers.
Players all have times when they are in poor condition. Today Payton looked like he was sleepwalking and couldn't find his target at all. He played 30 minutes in three quarters and made 1 of 8 shots and 1 of 3 three-pointers. He only scored 3 points, 4 rebounds and 10 rebounds.
Assists and 2 steals.
Unless Payton continues to take more shots, it will be difficult to score in double figures.
In a parallel world, many people believe that Payton cannot be called a superstar. His scoring ability is indeed not top-notch, and his performance is not stable. He has never proven that he is a qualified leader, and he was already earning a minimum salary when the Heat won the championship.
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Payton's pressure is much less now. At least he has proven that he is a qualified organizer. He racks up assist data in every game and has been beating Stockton in the assist list.
Yang Jian scored 4 points in the second half, made two mid-range shots, and scored 11 points and 2 assists in a single quarter.
The number of 6 assists tied his personal record in a single game, and this game looks promising to reach a new high. Four of his assists were given to Kemp, and he can also appear in today's top five goals with his assists.
When he first arrived at the SuperSonics, Yang Jian didn't like Kemp, and secretly regarded him as a rival for a big contract. As a result, he and Kemp now cooperate more and more tacitly, and he is a little reluctant to let Kemp leave.
The two play in the SuperSonics, and it is difficult for opponents to defend their offense, even the Bulls. They have every chance to build a dynasty together. If Kemp leaves, the SuperSonics' internal strength will be greatly weakened.
The benefits are not without. Without Kemp, Yang Jian will have more opportunities to take action and have a better chance of becoming the scoring champion.
When Yang Jian was resting off the court, he added the points he got from Mark Jackson to his mental attributes. A total of 29 points were about to be upgraded. He knew that at 30 points, the system would give him a new evaluation, and it would no longer be "
ordinary".
Recently, he has clearly felt the role of mental attributes, which can make him react faster, concentrate more, and have more energy. He has also gained some insights on the court, and the more he plays, the better he gets.
He no longer simply catches and shoots, holding the ball and breaking through quickly, with only the basket in his sights. He can combine breakout and shooting. He chooses a breakthrough route as soon as he catches the ball, which can attract defense and assist teammates.
If things continue like this, it will take less than two seasons for Yang Jian to become an all-around fighter. As his passing ability improves, the Sonics' offense will become more difficult to defend. Both Payton and Schrempf are good at moving the ball.
In the last quarter, Larry Brown sent two substitutes, hoping to give Reggie Miller and Derek McKay a break. The Pacers usually rotate like this, and the effect is good.
Today, Larry Brown's adjustment turned out to be a fatal mistake. Yang Jian led the team to a 13-0 run, quickly widening the point difference to 18 points.
Two veterans, Dale Davis and Ricky Pierce, made consecutive shots and were the main reason for the Pacers' collapse in the final quarter.
With Reggie Miller and Rick Schmitz resting off the court, the Pacers need someone to step up and score. These two veterans obviously don't have enough ability. Just because they dare to take responsibility doesn't mean they can do a good job.
They didn't have much coordination, they just took turns playing singles and attacking like they did in their peak years. But their condition has finally declined, and their physical fitness and shooting accuracy have declined.
Yang Jian and Schrempf did not rest and had an advantage in the matchup.
These two veterans hit them with jump shots again and again, and the defensive end could not guard them, leading the Pacers into the abyss. When Larry Brown called timeout, it was already too late. For a team lacking stars, it is difficult to reverse a 15-point deficit.
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After the timeout, Schrempf, Yang Jian, and Kemp also scored consecutively. SuperSonics power forward Frank Brickkowski, who came off the bench, also hit a corner three-pointer.
This three-pointer widened the point difference between the two sides to 23 points, sealing the victory.
This was done when Payton was off the court. He didn't need to play anymore, and his scoring data was fixed at 3 points.
Snow organized well. After half the game, he passed the ball to Yang Jian. Yang Jian held the ball and played a pick-and-roll with Kemp. His teammates stopped moving and stood still waiting for opportunities.
Yang Jian adjusted his style of play and was equally sharp in attacking with the ball. The Pacers' inside players were slower to assist in defense, so he made a sudden stop and made a mid-range shot. If the opponent was very active in assisting him in defense, he would pass the ball to Kemp.
Of course, Ricky Pierce couldn't stop Kemp from cutting air. He was always one step slower when chasing Yang Jian in the pick-and-roll. He is 193cm tall and weighs 93kg. He is too strong. At the age of 36, his athletic ability has declined and he obviously cannot keep up with the rhythm.
It cannot be said that Larry Brown asked him to come up to guard Yang Jian. It cannot be said that it was a tactical mistake. He needed to come out for a while. Miller kept running on both ends of the offense and defense, and his shooting percentage dropped. Miller was not as fast as Yang Jian.
It’s even harder to keep up without taking a break.
Miller is very good at running, which is why many fans say he is an iron man and a tough guy. But Miller is stronger in physical strength rather than speed. Playing for a long time will slow him down and he needs proper rest.
Yang Jian is different. This is the scariest thing about him. He is still very capable of rushing in the final quarter. His physical fitness will also decrease, but the decrease in speed is relatively small.
He made three big jump shots, once assisted Kemp with a breakthrough and once assisted a teammate in making a three-pointer from the corner.
Yang Jian originally thought that she had just extracted the "big heart" talent from Miller and was going to use it on Miller today. She was a little embarrassed.
Now he doesn't have to be embarrassed, there are no critical moments in the last quarter...
