The Clippers players were still completely bewildered. They accepted Wei Dafa's beef jerky, but none of them opened it or ate it.

It's not that I'm worried Wei Dafa might poison the beef jerky...

Given the 76ers' strength, having just defeated the Lakers a few days ago, beating the Clippers shouldn't be too difficult.

They didn't need to resort to despicable tactics like poisoning beef jerky to deal with the Clippers, but... Wei Dafa's enthusiasm still made the Clippers players uneasy.

Starting lineup for this match:

76ers: Wei Guo, Iverson, Coleman, Harpring, Mutombo

Clippers: Boykins, Richardson, McGinnis, Odom, Brand

This is also a young team, with Elton Brand as their star player. He was the number one pick in the 1999 draft and scored 20+10 in his rookie season. He was traded to the Clippers this summer.

Besides Brand, there are also Quentin Richardson and Lamar Odom, all young and talented players who are the team's future hope... In this game, Boykins, who is 1.65 meters tall, temporarily took on the starting point guard position.

........

The players stepped onto the field, and the game began immediately.

With beef jerky in his mouth, Gentry mumbled, "What would it be like if 1.65-meter Boykins faced off against 2.16-meter Weiguo?"

Wei Guo hasn't played many games at center this season. He narrowly defeated O'Neal in the last game, but that can't be used as a reference.

On the contrary, when it comes to point guards, Wei Guo has played more than 20 games, and there are very few players who can truly beat him at that position.

The 76ers had said before the game that Mutombo, who had been out for two weeks, would return to the court. Whether he would start or come off the bench would be revealed before the game. If Mutombo returned, Wei Guo would most likely return to the point guard position.

so...

Gentry has a creative idea: pit the shortest point guard in league history against the tallest point guard in league history. It might produce some unexpected results.

It has to be said, Gentry is quite the clever fellow.

......

"Beep!!!"

The match began with the referee's whistle.

Wei Guo easily passed the ball to Iverson; so far, Wei Guo has never lost a jump ball.

Iverson dribbled the ball up the court and passed it to Wei Guo.

Holy crap!!!

Half of the audience stood up.

Boykins as a single defender?

No offense intended, but Wei Guo was more than half a meter taller than Boykins. If he didn't look down, Wei Guo really couldn't see that there was someone in front of him. He was dribbling normally when Boykins suddenly reached out.

*Smack!!!*

Boykins made the steal!

Wei Guo: "Holy crap???"

What happened to the basketball?

Turning around, Wei Guo saw Boykins launch a quick counterattack, only to find that Boykins had intercepted the ball!

Gentry laughed and said, "I encouraged Boykins before the game to be brave and take risks... to try to steal the ball from Wei Guo, even if there are defensive mistakes."

That's what you're saying...

When defending Wei Guo, Boykins can only risk stealing the ball; otherwise, if Wei Guo raises the ball to shoot a three-pointer, Boykins will have a hard time interfering without even jumping. And as soon as Wei Guo dribbles or drives to the basket, Boykins will have his chance.

Wei Dafa sat on the sidelines. He was nearly two meters tall, with broad shoulders and a thick waist... he looked more like a retired player.

"This little guy is very agile!"

Wei Dafa shouted, "Son, catch up with him!"

Boykins has launched a fast break, and Wei Guo naturally has to chase after him.

actually...

Boykins was always very proud of his speed. He didn't believe that a 2.16-meter tall guy could catch him, so after a fast break, he went for layups without restraint!

*Smack!!!*

Wei Guo leaped out from behind Boykins and delivered a massive, nailed hat to him!

Boykins: ╮(╯﹏╰）╭

"So fast!!!"

Boykins was horrified.

If it had been Iverson who caught up with him, Boykins wouldn't have been so surprised, but Weiguo, who started 1.6 seconds later, was still able to catch up with him.

After getting the basketball, Wei Guo dribbled back to the frontcourt once again.

His teammates executed the play, and Wei Guo passed the ball to Iverson while moving. Iverson received the ball, took a step to the basket, and then shot a fadeaway jumper.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went through the net cleanly.

2-0!!!

The 76ers scored first.

While on defense, Wei Guo said to Iverson, "Let's switch positions."

"Okay!"

Iverson understands the meaning of defending the country.

Boykins couldn't stop Wei Guo, but it was equally difficult for Wei Guo to defend Boykins. Boykins didn't get a chance to shoot, but if he dribbled around Wei Guo, Wei Guo was helpless... When defending Boykins, Wei Guo had to keep his center of gravity very low, which was very strenuous.

What should I do if I have a herniated disc?

When the Clippers were on offense, and Wei Guo and Iverson switched defensive positions, Gentry saw it too. "He's a smart guy. He read my mind."

"Coach, is it so hard to see through this idea?"

Jamison sat on the sidelines and grimaced, "It's already very difficult for a 2.16-meter tall guy to defend Boykins."

Boykins reached the frontcourt and passed the ball to his teammate, Odom dribbled, faked, and took a mid-range shot.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went through the net cleanly.

2:2!!!

Before he had a girlfriend, the young Odom was very talented.

Standing at 2.08 meters tall, he can dribble and drive to the basket, has a mid-range and long-range shot, and is agile enough in the paint. Crucially, Odom also has a good grasp of timing his shots, making him a player that coaches like.

......

The Clippers managed to keep the score close in the first quarter.

Brand has good offensive ability under the basket, and Odom has played consistently.

Boykins was like a little black snake, always waiting for his chance... Whenever Wei Guo broke through with the ball, he would try to steal it, which resulted in two fouls.

27:23!!

At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led by 4 points.

The players returned to the bench, and Brown casually analyzed the tactics for them.

"This...is so enviable."

Gentry accidentally spotted the 76ers' bench and remarked, "Brown must be very happy to have two superstars like Iverson and Wesley."

However, Gentry wasn't so relaxed.

"The second quarter is our chance!"

Gentry, holding a clipboard, said, "When Odom drives to the basket, Brand needs to fight for the rebound on the right side of the rim. We are younger than the 76ers. If we put in the effort, there is no opponent we cannot defeat."

"Blah blah blah..."

These words omit the tactics Gentry devised.

After defeating the Lakers, the 76ers have the best record in the league, and every team wants to beat them.