In the tNt studio, Smith and Barkley are commentating on the game.

Barkley is known for his outspokenness. Before Wei Guo entered the league, he criticized him, saying that someone who can't play basketball shouldn't be in the league.

later...

In the first game of the regular season, Wei Guo slapped Barkley in the face.

Barkley also said that a 2.16-meter tall guy running to the outside to shoot three-pointers is simply a softie. Then Wei Guo grabbed 41 rebounds in a single game and 59 rebounds in a single game, directly breaking the single-game rebound record held by Chamberlain.

Now...

Barkley became the number one die-hard fan of the Defenders.

Before the playoffs began, Barkley predicted that the 76ers would sweep their opponents all the way to the Finals.

........

This elbow pass was flashy, yet a stroke of genius.

"ohh~~~"

Barkley, in the studio, looked utterly shocked. "Wei Guo is definitely the best big man at passing."

Smith said, "The most difficult thing about the 76ers is that you can never predict where Wei Guo will be."

Barkley also said, "If we had the ability to create clones, how spectacular would it be if five of us were on the court at the same time?"

"Is that really the case..."

Smith laughed and said, "Then only a team of Jordan, Johnson, Bird, Duncan, and Russell can compete with them."

......

With Wei Guo back at point guard, the 76ers' perimeter offense and defense have both improved.

The Celtics were caught off guard...

Anderson passed the ball to Pierce, who pulled up to the three-point line for a shot.

But he was facing the defenses of the Wei state...

Wei Guo simply stretched out his arm and opened his hand, making it impossible for Pierce to see the basket, forcing him to take a shot that missed.

Mutombo secures the rebound.

Wei Guo dribbled straight to the frontcourt, signaling Coleman to come up for a screen, then made a bounce pass, and the basketball appeared in Iverson's path, allowing Iverson to receive the ball comfortably.

"Bang!!!"

Iverson delivered a one-handed dunk over Walker.

39:41!!

The 76ers took the lead.

There were many connections between Iverson and Weiguo, mostly involving Iverson passing the ball to Weiguo for an alley-oop. There weren't many instances where Weiguo assisted Iverson for a dunk.

Go 76ers!

Go 76ers!

Go 76ers!

The cheers from the fans in the stadium grew louder and louder.

This is understandable...

When the home team is behind, the atmosphere is subdued, but when the home team takes the lead, the fans' enthusiasm is ignited.

Even the DJ's voice became more energetic.

"Siri~~~"

"Siri~~~"

"Siri~~~"

Accompanied by the DJ's shouts, Wei Guo made three consecutive three-pointers.

39:52!!

The 76ers went on a 15-0 run.

During this period, Wei Guo assisted Coleman with one dunk, assisted Iverson with one dunk, assisted Iverson with one shot, and made three consecutive three-pointers himself.

"This way of fighting won't work."

Jim's face darkened, and he then signaled for a pause.

........

"Yay!"

"Yay!"

"Yay!"

The 76ers' reserves went up to give the starters a high-five and handed them towels.

The situation has stabilized.

Brown had realized this long ago, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. The true core of this team was Wei Guo, not Iverson. Iverson had strong individual abilities and a strong desire to win, but Wei Guo played a more rational game than Iverson.

"The Celtics will make adjustments, so we can't be careless."

Brown said, "We must play good defense. Wei Guo should guard Pierce and limit his shots."

........

The timeout ended with 7 minutes and 27 seconds remaining in the third quarter.

The first four minutes or so...

The defense shut down the Celtics' offensive options, preventing them from scoring a single point for over four minutes.

The Celtics played with more patience.

Defensively, Pierce kept Wei Guo in check, which made things difficult for Wei Guo as he would organize the offense. If Wei Guo tried to force the attack, Walker would come up to help defend.

A stalemate...

The third quarter has ended.

57:65!!

The 76ers still have an 8-point lead.

After that initial 15-0 run, the 76ers only managed 13 points in the remaining seven minutes.

........

The intensity of the match was too high, and several players were physically exhausted.

Wei Guo sipped his drink, listening to Brown's tactical instructions...

He was tired, which affected his shooting. His third and final three shots all rimmed out.

Fortunately, the 76ers still have an 8-point lead.

This point difference was relatively safe, so Wei Guo felt there was no need to waste a 'Stamina Rune'.

After analyzing the tactics, Brown said, "Snow, Bell, Iverson, Harpring, Mutombo, you five go on first."

This means that Wei Guo is allowed to continue to rest.

Wei Guo's stamina is better than Iverson's, but in this game, Wei Guo was constantly targeted by the Celtics.

The Celtics wanted to win the game, and they certainly didn't want to lose to Wei Guo.

The matter of Wei Guo and Russell fighting one-on-one...

This completely enraged the Celtics players.

Wei Guo played three quarters, scoring only 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.

......

In the fourth quarter, while Wei Guo was off the court, the Celtics took the opportunity to close the gap.

Without Wei Guo...

With the 76ers' roster, Iverson alone cannot carry the team, and they may not even be a match for the Celtics.

71:71!!

With Walker converting a layup and drawing a foul for a three-point play, and then hitting a free throw, the Celtics tied the game.

"The 76ers are requesting a substitution!"

Brown could no longer hesitate and immediately replaced Snow with Wei Guo.

"Seven minutes left!"

Wei Guo gestured an attacking gesture, "Let's finish this game."

Jim stood on the sidelines and shouted, "Defend Weiguo! Double-team him!"

This is a battle for honor...

Before the game, Walker went to the 76ers' bench and made some tough remarks to Wei Guo. If they still lost the game, it would be a real slap in the face.

Wei Guo holds the ball...

With a butterfly-like dribble, he spun around and weaved between Pierce and Williams, dribbled to the basket, and finished with a stylish reverse layup.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

........

Batistuta took the ball and walked to the baseline, ready to serve.

Wei Guo once again pulled off a fancy move typically reserved for guards. This was different from Iverson's wide-open style of penetration, but it was still difficult to defend against.

once...

American netizens have discussed whether Allen Iverson or Wei Guo has better dribbling skills.

Wei Guo has played over twenty games as a point guard, and he also has the 'Kyrie Irving Star Card'. Leaving aside everything else, let's just talk about his ball-handling skills.

Allen Iverson's style is characterized by its wide-open, aggressive play and sharp breakthroughs. To put it simply, you might have a hundred ways to get past someone, but Iverson can get past you a hundred times with just one method.

Wei Guo's dribbling skills are more advanced; he has a hundred ways to get past opponents.

Which is better or worse...?

Netizens have different opinions, but one thing cannot be denied: for a big guy like Wei Guo to play the ball like this is already incredible.