In the second half of the first quarter, the Pacers players began to double-team Yang Jian desperately, not wanting him to score super high points.
This kind of defense did make it difficult for Yang Jian to score, but other Sonics got opportunities, and the point difference became wider and wider.
Yang Jian will not force shots when faced with double teams, but will protect the basketball and pass it to teammates who are in a better position. Moreover, he was particularly active in grabbing rebounds today. He quickly advanced after winning backcourt rebounds, and relied on his personal ability to disrupt the Pacers' defensive system.
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If you don't double-team the ball holder during the counterattack, there will be a big gap. If you don't double-team, Yang Jian will burst forward when facing Mark Jackson, attracting defenders and assisting his teammates to score easily. His scoring in the second half depends entirely on
Breakthrough, got two free throws, and two breakthrough layups.
Yang Jian made 7 of 7 shots in the first quarter, 2 of 2 three-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws, scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Not only did he have gorgeous statistics, but his playing style was also very beautiful, conquering all audiences. Many children who were inspired to become NBA players became Yang Jian's fans, watching the live broadcast and shouting excitedly at the TV.
The SuperSonics led 39 to 19 by 20 points and defeated the Pacers in one quarter.
The Pacers' core guard Reggie Miller made 0 of 5 shots in the first quarter, failed to score a point, and only sent out 1 assist. Now Miller has no confidence at all, and Yang Jian is not guarding him. He finds it harder to score than in the last finals.
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Commentators from various countries commented on the game and felt that the Pacers would definitely lose because the gap in core strength between the two sides was too big. Yang Jian always found a way to make a difference, but the Pacers' star couldn't stand up and didn't behave like a star.
In the second quarter, Yang Jian continued to play without taking a break. Even if he was leading by a big score, he would not take a break. He was not tired at all. When he was in Los Angeles, he was basking in the sun every day but did not do high-intensity exercise, and he had nowhere to use his strength.
The other four members of the Sonics are Dell Curry, Bruce Bowen, Schrempf, and Brad Miller.
Veterans Terry Mills and Mark Blount, forward Stephen Jackson, and point guard Anthony Carter continue to sit on the bench. They don't have to play because the Pacers don't need the Sonics to use the shark-cutting tactics.
As a star player, just defend normally.
The SuperSonics' interior rotation is mainly to deal with O'Neal's signing, so that they can engage in wheel-to-wheel battles. The Pacers only have Schmitz who is good at attacking inside, so there is nothing to worry about.
The Pacers' lineup in the second quarter was led by Reggie Miller, who obviously couldn't carry him. In his current state today, he needs many stars to help him in order to win.
The other four are Travis Best, Derek McKay, Sam Perkins and Schmitz.
On the surface, both teams have a configuration of two starters and three substitutes. But everyone thinks that the Pacers are seeking death, and Larry Bird has a problem with his formation. Yang Jian is on the court, and Bird allows two
How to defend against a player without speed who is paired with the inside?
The SuperSonics took the lead, and Yang Jian played a pick-and-roll with Brad Miller on the outside.
Reggie Miller is not as fast as Yang Jian, and he will have a chance if he is blocked by the big man. Yang Jian holds the ball and walks to the right to escape, lowers his center of gravity and rushes past Schmitz. He takes three steps to join the ball, and in
He took off from the penalty area line at a 45-degree angle and scored with a right-hand tomahawk smash! 41 to 19.
Yang Jian is not only strong in basketball skills, but also in his mind.
As soon as he saw that the man under the basket who could cover was Sam Perkins, he decided to dunk. Perkins had a good relationship with him. They were teammates with the SuperSonics for three years and together they completed three consecutive championships. Even if Perkins is not
The floor was flowing, and it was impossible for him to pull Yang Jian out of the air with a flagrant foul.
Sure enough, Perkins stopped jumping at all when his defense was slow, and he didn't stupidly step forward to act as a backdrop. Perkins had trained with Yang Jian for so long, so of course he knew he couldn't guard this kind of ball.
Yang Jian roared back and the fans stood up and applauded.
Zhang Liji said: "Yang Jian has been playing crazy. He made 8 of 8 shots today. He was just playing with Schmitz."
Sun Zhengping said: "To defend him, he must double-team, but once he is double-teamed, he passes the ball and assists his teammates to score. His personal ability is so strong that he may not only be the best in current service, but already the best in history."
Zhang Lijia smiled and said: "The key to whether he is number one in history depends on his honors. He doesn't have enough honors now. I think he will definitely catch up with Magic and Sky Gou within 10 years."
The Pacers attack, with Bruce Bowen guarding Reggie Miller, Curry guarding Derek McKay, and Yang Jian facing point guard Best. This arrangement is very targeted and deliberately induces McKay to take more shots.
McKay, who is nearly 34 years old, averaged 19.8 minutes per game this season, scoring 4.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals. In the playoffs, his playing time was shortened to 15 minutes, and he only scored 2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists.
With McKay's scoring ability, he couldn't score many points against Curry, who was 10cm shorter, and he was about to retire.
Yang Jian's defense against the point guard is a clever move, but Best's speed and agility advantages are not easy to use. Best and Schmitz play pick-and-roll, and Yang Jian still mainly bypasses the defensive breakthrough from behind, without the need for teammates to help defend.
Best dribbled the ball to the right and passed it back to the center. Schmitz did not take the ball easily. Brad Miller was in front of him. Schmitz protected the ball and supported the attack, passed the ball to the left and relied on the screen to run.
Reggie Miller.
Reggie Miller caught the ball and turned around to shoot. He was neither fast nor jumping high. Under Bowen's interference, the ball bounced out of the frame again. Schrempf grabbed the rebound and passed it to Yang Jian on the left for a fast break.
It only took Yang Jian three seconds to break into the Pacers' penalty area from his own three-point line. He took three steps with Best on his back and dunked with both hands. 43 to 19.
Best, who is 180cm tall, was dumbfounded. He ran back to the half court without daring to reach out for a foul. He knew he couldn't hold it back, and the result would be 21 for eight fouls.
Zhang Lili shouted: "Yang Jian scored 23 points, 9 of 9 shots, and two dunks at the beginning of this quarter."
Sun Zhengping smiled and said: "It seems that he doesn't want to save face for Reggie Miller today. As the biggest stars of the two teams, their performances are as good as the sky and the earth."
Zhang Lili said: "Let's see if Reggie Miller can score a goal in return. He hasn't scored yet."
Reggie Miller was too timid to shoot. After receiving the ball and feinting, he passed the ball to his teammate Schmitz. Facing Miller, Schmitz did not play alone on the left side, but passed the ball to the center to find Best.
As a result, the ball was passed too far, and Best touched it and missed the catch. Seeing that the ball was about to go out of the right sideline, Best ran two steps quickly and saved the ball with his back. He had no time to think about who was behind him.
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His save put the ball directly into Yang Jian's hands. Yang Jian immediately rushed out on a fast break and threw Best away, making it impossible for other Pacers players to catch up.
Yang Jian calculated the distance from the left and made a reverse 360-degree windmill right-hand smash and scored! 45 to 19.
All the fans went crazy. Yang Jian dunked three times in a row, each one more beautiful than the last.
Yang Jian beat his chest and roared back to defend, very domineering. Now this has become his signature celebration. If another No. 21 star does this, he will be ridiculed by the fans, because he is incomparable to Yang Jian and is too soft.
Larry Bird didn't call a timeout and didn't know how to adjust. This kind of counterattack couldn't double-team Yang Jian, nor could he replace Mark Jackson in advance. The 35-year-old Mark Jackson didn't perform much better against Yang Jian because his physical strength was not good.
Subbing early will affect your performance.
Zhang Lili said: "Yang Jian had a free throw line dunk before, and I thought it would be the best dunk of the season. Now it's not necessarily true. This reverse 360-degree action is so stretched, it's even more beautiful than the one he had in the dunk contest."
Sun Zhengping said: "I think the Pacers can replace the main force at this time, otherwise there will be no need to play again after a while. They don't need to conserve their energy at all."
Reggie Miller received the ball at a 50-degree angle on the right side, and after a feint, he forced a breakthrough against Bowen's defense. Although he had room for a layup, there was a center under the basket to defend him, and his layup missed the basket.
Brad Miller picked up the rebound and passed it to Curry on the left. Curry immediately passed it straight to Yang Jian who was about to leave.
This time, Yang Jian did not overpower Best. He stopped at 70 degrees outside the three-point line and shot a three-pointer. Best quickly stepped forward and jumped up. He was not tall enough and had only a slight interference.
Whoosh! The ball hit the net! 48 to 19.
At this time, Larry Bird finally called a timeout...