In the 2001 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Wei Guo with the 58th overall pick in the second round, from Georgetown University. With that statement, Wei Guo became the second Chinese pla...
The Nets' offensive tactics are different from the Pistons'!
The Nets are still experimenting with a new offensive tactic, which Wei Guo calls the small-ball tactic.
Tyronn Lue dribbles forward...
Jefferson set a screen for Tyronn Lue from beyond the three-point line. Lue left Billups behind, and Weiguo was already running along the baseline towards the basket, pointing his finger towards the hoop.
Tyronn Lue understood.
The basketball flew towards the top of the rim, and Billups turned around, "Block Weiguo, don't let him complete the alley-oop."
This is something that sounds simple, but it's very difficult to do. Wei Guo had already jumped. After receiving the basketball in the air, he turned 360 degrees to the other side of the basket and hooked it with a backhand!
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball swished through the net!
When the Nets are on offense, the audience doesn't dare to blink, because blinking might mean missing a highlight reel play.
"mVp!"
"mVp!"
"mVp!"
Wei Guo's 360-degree spin layup won a standing ovation.
The Pistons' offense is so patient, with players setting screens and making runs, and Okur was once again left wide open beyond the three-point line.
"Pass the ball!"
Brown shouted a reminder, "Pass the ball to Okur!"
This shout reminded the Pistons players, and also the Nets players, that Billups' overall vision was not as good as Wei Guo's. If Wei Guo had the ball, he wouldn't need anyone to remind him; he would know roughly where his teammates were and whether there were any open shots without even looking.
Fortunately...
His overall game awareness is a bit lacking, but his passing speed is very fast!
After Okur received the ball, Jefferson, who was closest to him, rushed over to try and disrupt Okur's three-point shot.
Oku calmed himself down, silently praying, "It has to go in..."
The process was quick!
"Whoosh!!!"
The crisp sound rang out again, and Oku swung his fist even harder, shouting, "So savage!!!"
33:28!!
High-intensity defense means not every shot will go in. In this series, Wei Guo's field goal percentage dropped below 60%, and his three-point percentage was a paltry 49%.
He scored 50+ points in the last game, thanks to his shot attempts!
Wei Guo alone accounted for more than half of the Nets' shot attempts.
......
The second quarter lasted 7 minutes.
Okur, who made 3 of 5 three-pointers to help his team narrow the score, was substituted by Brown. Both teams were basically playing their starters.
45:44!!
The Nets are still leading by 1 point.
Gentry kept his eyes glued to the court. He poured himself a glass of water before the game, and so far, the thermos was still full.
It's impossible not to be nervous...
Gentry isn't afraid to take the blame, but he understands that if the Nets lose, the head coach will be the one to take the fall.
Hamilton misses his shot!
Just as Gentry was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Ben Wallace grabbed the offensive rebound and was about to shoot under the basket, pressing against Mourning. Gentry instantly clenched his fist. If this shot went in, the Pistons would take the lead.
"Don't even think about shooting at me!"
Mourning shouted and leaped up to swatt the ball away!
A cap that's like swatting a fly!
The basketball flew over the players' heads and towards the scorer's table. Jefferson chased after it, disregarding his own safety, and dove out to catch the basketball with both hands, throwing it back onto the court.
"Bang!!!"
Jefferson crashed straight into the scorer's table!
The female spectator who was nearby covered her mouth and her eyes flickered... The fall was particularly hard. After Wei Guo got the ball and made a fast break dunk, Jefferson still hadn't gotten up.
"Beep!!!"
The referee immediately signaled a pause in the game.
The Nets players quickly surrounded him, and Gentry and Scott also ran to Jefferson's side. Jefferson pounded the floor to relieve the pain.
"Not good..."
Wei Guo's heart sank instantly. He bent down and grabbed Jefferson's arm. "Brother, how are you?"
"It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!"
Jefferson gritted his teeth, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
Jefferson is most likely injured, and Gentry is worried; the Nets cannot afford any more injuries.
Gentry asked, "Can we still play?"
Jefferson gritted his teeth and tried to stand up by supporting himself with one arm, but it was difficult for him. Gentry pressed Jefferson down, "Don't move, wait for the team doctor!"
Two minutes later!
Three Chinese doctors came to Jefferson's side. After a brief examination, they asked Wei Guo and the others to help lift Jefferson onto a stretcher, and the team doctor carried Jefferson away from the court.
......
In the Huaxia live broadcast room, Lao Xu and Lao Yang spoke in heavy tones.
Old Xu: "That fall just now was really hard; I crashed into the technical table."
Old Yang, "I hope Jefferson is alright..."
Old Xu said, "When it rains, it pours. The Nets have lost three key players in a row. This is not a good thing."
Old Yang said, "First Kenyon, then Hill, and then Jefferson, these are all key players for the Nets."
Old Xu: "This is the playoffs, the intensity is too high!"
......
There are 3 minutes and 57 seconds left in the second quarter!
47:44!!
Jefferson dove to save the ball, and Wei Guo scored on a fast break dunk, giving the Nets a 3-point lead.
"You go..."
Gentry patted Wei Dong on the shoulder and said, "Keep it up!"
Jefferson was carried off the court, leaving Wei Dong to take his place. Fortunately, the veteran's performance was relatively stable, but the Nets are running out of players to play.
Pistons on offense!
On the court, opponents will not show mercy just because you have a problem. After Wei Dong replaced Jefferson, the Nets focused their attacks on Wei Dong!
Wei Dong's defense is not as good as Jefferson's...
Anthony's big buttocks pressed against Wei Dong all the way to the basket, then he used his footwork to shake off Wei Dong and easily put the ball into the hoop.
47:46!!
Then...
Facing a double team, Wei Guo passed the ball to Stockton, who took a mid-range shot!
"bang~~~"
It's time to strike!
Ben Wallace grabbed the defensive rebound, and Anthony once again attacked Wei Dong's spot, making a turnaround jump shot!
47:48!!
The Pistons took the lead.
Gentry didn't say the Pistons were shameless; if he were in their shoes, he would have made the same arrangement... Anthony is the Pistons' strongest scorer, and Wei Dong is guarding him, so attacking that point is the most reliable!
"Switch!"
Wei Guo patted Wei Dong on the shoulder and said, "You'll be guarding the perimeter in a bit. I'll take care of Anthony!"
It is conceivable...
After Wei Guo and Wei Dong switch defensive positions, the Pistons will switch to another player to isolate and attack Wei Dong!
There are 2 minutes and 39 seconds left in the first half!
Wei Guo's layup attempt slid off the rim...
This is such a rare occurrence that the players could even hear the sighs of the crowd!