Chapter 537 [It's more difficult, it's all advantages]
In the final quarter, the starting players of both sides stopped playing and clocked out early.
The schedule of the shortened season is very intensive. It is important for the players to maintain their physical strength and take rest when it is time to rest.
Even if Iverson was depressed and wanted to continue playing, coach Larry Brown would not let him play. The 76ers' goal this season is to reach the playoffs. If the record is at the bottom again, Brown may not be able to keep his position as coach.
Yang Jian's absence from work in the third quarter left fans still unsatisfied, but many people are used to it. Last season, Yang Jian's average playing time was less than 35 minutes per game.
Yang Jian played 31 minutes today, making 15 of 21 shots, 7 of 11 three-pointers, and 10 of 10 free throws. He scored 47 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals.
As long as Yang Jian plays a little longer, he will definitely be able to score 5010. But he is not interested in playing because 5010 is not a great statistic for him.
He scored super statistics when the 76ers players were in a positional battle with double teams. To attract double teams, he would choose to pass the ball. If he had to face Iverson's single defense all the time, he would lose if he didn't score 100 points in the game.
Yang Jian's offensive efficiency is also far ahead of Iverson. The latter played 31 minutes and made 4 of 17 shots, 1 of 5 three-pointers, 6 of 7 free throws, 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
The most 6 turnovers in the game.
Iverson not only faced Yang Jian's defensive and offensive inefficiency, but also always inefficiency. He was basically accurate every game. Last season, he averaged 39.4 minutes per game, 22 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists.
If it weren't for the intense publicity by the media, Iverson would never have had so many fans. The 76ers had a poor record and were often beaten. He was still on the court in the final quarter, averaging about 40 minutes per game for two consecutive seasons.
In a parallel world, it was Larry Brown's four-guarantee tactic that made Iverson successful, allowing him to focus all his energy on the offensive end. He ranked first in the league in shots for 7 consecutive seasons, and ranked first in the league in shots for 7 consecutive seasons, until
In the 2005-06 season, Kobe barely managed to win by averaging 35.4 points per game, pushing him into second place.
It is no exaggeration to say that if Iverson was not wanted by other teams soon after leaving the Nuggets, he would not have needed 20 seasons and there would be no suspense about becoming the number one blacksmith in history.
When encountering a team that focuses on positional warfare, the 76ers can rely on assisting defense and rotating positions to ensure defensive efficiency. When encountering a fast-break team like the SuperSonics, the 76ers' defense is difficult to position. Yang
Jane grabbed the black hole that Iverson was and he couldn't hide even if he wanted to.
In a positional battle, it is also a good opportunity for Payton to challenge Iverson. He can catch the ball and shoot, and can turn around and shoot from behind. Facing a big point guard like Payton, ordinary guards cannot guard him and rely on gambling, steals and confusion.
Allen Iverson is even more useless.
In a parallel world, Payton averaged 41.8 minutes per game in his peak season, scoring 24.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.9 steals. His shooting percentage was 44.8% and his three-point shooting percentage was 34%, which was a bit lower, but it was also better than Iverson's.
High hit rate.
Playing with Yang Jian, Payton's field goal percentage has exceeded 50% for three consecutive seasons, and the data is slightly more efficient. He always has easy shooting opportunities, at least singles opportunities, and opponents rarely double-team him.
Payton played 31 minutes today, making 9 of 16 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 22 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 steal.
In the final quarter, the substitutes of both sides competed, and the SuperSonics still had the upper hand because they had more offensive points. Damon Jones, Mobley, Bowen, Harrington, and Brad Miller came on the field, playing a combination of inside and outside.
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George Karl arranged a triangle offensive tactic, with the point guard passing the ball after half the court. The players opened up, Harrington singled in the low post on the left, and Mobley and Damon Jones responded on one side.
In addition to catching and shooting, Mobley can also slide the baseline to catch the ball and hit the basket at any time. Miller and Bowen can also open up the space, and the offensive end is only responsible for catching and shooting.
Harrington played three seasons with the SuperSonics and also played in garbage time. The coaching staff wanted to give him some ball rights to help him improve his statistics. If the team does not renew his contract, he can strive for a good job in the free market in the summer.
contract.
Harrington played hard in the final quarter and wanted to prove himself. The management of the 76ers sadly discovered that Tim Thomas, the black power forward they gave up for second place Van Horn in exchange for, could not beat the SuperSonics in a one-on-one match.
Harrington.
Thomas averaged 23.1 minutes per game last season, scoring 11 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists. The 208cm tall man averaged only 3.7 rebounds per game, which shows how weak he is. He doesn't like confrontation and is useless on the defensive end.
Scott Williams is also a blue-collar insider with a soft style. The 76ers had problems defending the penalty area in the final quarter. The Sonics players frantically grabbed offensive rebounds for a second attack. When the ball was released, outside players could also score jump shots.
The 76ers only have Thomas as a stable three-point shooting spot on the bench. He can't open up space and the offense is in a mess.
The SuperSonics outscored the team 25-13 in a single quarter, and ended up winning 119-69 by 50 points, getting off to a good start.
Zhang Lili lamented: "The SuperSonics lineup has undergone a major overhaul, and they also achieved a big victory in the opening game. Although the 76ers have always been an underdog in the Eastern Conference, the SuperSonics still seem to have the strength to win the championship."
Sun Zhengping smiled and said: "With Yang Jian, the SuperSonics cannot be weak offensively. Without Barkley, he can just take a few more shots, and his scoring efficiency is higher than Barkley. And the SuperSonics' defense is also very strong, with three players last season
Named to the All-Defensive Team."
Zhang Liji said: "Yang Jianlian is as defensive as he is today. He should be elected as the best defensive player."
When defending speedy guards, Yang Jian's defensive effect is obviously better than Payton. At the same time, he can also defend tall and strong swingmen without suffering any disadvantages.
Payton has won the best defensive player, and Yang Jian is certainly qualified to be elected in theory. But this is impossible. It is much harder for outside players to be elected as the best defensive player, and it is even more difficult for white and yellow players to win the award.
Anyone who watched the live broadcast of this game can see that Iverson was helpless when being guarded by Yang Jian. Yang Jian was always able to seriously interfere with him. Iverson missed all his shots in a one-on-one challenge and only relied on breakthroughs and foul shots to win.
2 points.
On the other hand, Yang Jian was just playing around with Iverson, hitting almost all his shots. Iverson could only use fouls to prevent him from breaking through and shooting.
After taking a shower in the locker room, Yang Jian went to attend the press conference.
He talked about his feelings and said: "The big victory was expected. I don't think the 76ers can pose any threat to us. We are the defending champion and the team that won the playoffs last season. The 76ers are the bottom team in the Eastern Conference.
, can the gap in strength not be too big?”
The reporter asked: "You have been defending Iverson in this game. Do you plan to switch to point guard this season?"
"Gary and I are both combo guards. We will switch defenses according to the opponent's lineup. Everything depends on the coach's arrangements. My style of play has nothing to do with position. No one stipulates that the shooting guard can only score, and the point guard must pass the ball.
one."
The reporter asked: "You played great numbers today. Are you confident that you will compete for the scoring title again this season?"
Yang Jian smiled and said: "I don't have to fight for the scoring title. I can definitely win it if I perform normally. If the opponent keeps double-teaming me throughout the game, then I can win the assist title by the way."
His answer was arrogant, but he told the truth. He has won three data titles at the same time for two consecutive seasons.
The reporter asked: "The SuperSonics have many new players joining this season. How do you evaluate the new teammates?"
"They are all excellent, and everyone has their own strengths that can help the team. And what I have to do is to help them use their own strengths. Being low in the draft is not a problem. I think as long as players learn to use their strengths and avoid weaknesses, being undrafted and becoming an All-Star is also a problem.
It’s entirely possible.”
The reporter asked: "Are you talking about yourself?"
"No, I'm talking about Ben Wallace and Brad Miller. I don't know what my shortcomings are, they are all my strengths." Yang Jian said this. If the two teammates are selected as All-Stars in the future, they will definitely have his.
Credit.
He believes that the two of them can do it. As long as Mobley can be the sixth man of the team, he may also become an All-Star.
The current lineup of the SuperSonics is not weak. As long as the league does not suppress it too much, Yang Jian believes that there is a high chance of successfully defending the title.