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 Celtics are on offense; the game has reached a critical moment.
They still played with patience...
After a series of pick-and-rolls and runs, the ball finally reached Walker's hands. Walker made a small turn under the basket and took the shot.
*Smack!!!*
Mutombo blocked Walker's shot.
The basketball flew into the air...
Wei Guo rushed to the basket, jumped... and grabbed the ball between Mutombo and Walker.
"Run!"
Without Wei Guo shouting, Iverson had already run up the court!
Wei Guo swung his long arm!
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the sky, the lights were a bit too bright.
"Where's the ball???"
Aside from the blinding lights, they didn't spot the basketball in the air.
At this time...
A player dribbled the ball straight to the frontcourt like a gust of wind.
Everyone then realized that as Wei Guo swung his long arm out, he also caught the basketball in his hand, and everyone was fooled by his feint.
"Holy crap!"
Cummings said, "Wei is too bad."
Wei Guo launched a fast break, drawing the Celtics' attention to him. Iverson had already slipped to the basket, and at that moment, Wei Guo tossed the ball towards Iverson.
"Bang!!!"
Iverson's alley-oop dunk!
Iverson often dunks in games... but his two dunks tonight were truly spectacular.
One was receiving a pass from Wei Guo and dunking over Walker!
One of them received a pass from Wei Guo and slammed it down with a backhand dunk!
75:71!!
The 76ers have once again taken the lead.
......
"Celtics call a timeout!"
Jim called a timeout with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
"Stay calm, we can win!"
This is how Jim comforted the players.
The Celtics played very well tonight, with solid defense and excellent execution of their tactics. Jim couldn't find fault with any of the players.
To put it bluntly...
Even if we lose this match, it's simply because we're not as skilled as the other team.
Because the 76ers also played exceptionally well tonight, with Mutombo on defense and Iverson on offense.
Brown's sudden tactical change in the third quarter, bringing Wei Guo back to the point guard position, was the key to the 76ers' 15-0 run and subsequent comeback victory.
"Don't let your guard down in the last five minutes."
Brown reminded Wei Guo, "If you can't break through on offense, then you need to dribble and attack one-on-one."
Iverson didn't rest at all in the fourth quarter, while Wei Guo rested for more than four minutes. This was Brown's tactic, always leaving a reliable scorer in crucial moments.
......
The timeout is over; five minutes remain.
Anderson passed the ball to Pierce, who dribbled the ball and attacked, turning around under the basket and putting the ball in with a reverse shot.
75:73!!
The Celtics are down by 2 points.
"nice shot!"
Jim praised him and then shouted, "Get back on defense! Get back on defense!"
Wei Guo passed the ball to Coleman, who hesitated and missed the shot. Walker had already moved up to cover, and Coleman made a mistake in his haste.
Anderson made the steal!
Pierce shouted, "Good job! Let's go on a fast break..."
Anderson got the ball and launched a fast break, but Iverson was faster. He pounced on Anderson from behind and, with a football-like motion, snatched the ball back.
Wei Guo ran over...
Iverson, who had fallen to the ground, passed the ball to Wei Guo. Wei Guo dribbled for two steps and, when he was still two steps away from the three-point line, he took the shot!
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
78:73!!
The 76ers extended their lead to 5 points.
This shot...
The reason he was able to win back the ball was because of Iverson's desire to win, which is actually his playing style; he just plays with that kind of fighting spirit on the court.
This play also moved the 76ers players.
They, who had been somewhat relaxed due to exhaustion, roused themselves once again.
The Celtics are on offense.
Walker was on offense with the ball when Coleman blocked his shot, leaving him with no space to pass. Walker forced a shot but missed.
Wei Guo grabbed the defensive rebound.
Coleman set a screen, Wei Guo got past the defender, and at the moment of his sudden stop and jump shot, he noticed Mutombo in mid-air under the basket and slammed the ball into Mutombo's hands.
"Bang!!!"
Mutombo slams home a thunderous dunk!
80:73!!
With 3 minutes and 9 seconds left in the game, the 76ers were already leading by 7 points.
Jim's timeout not only failed to bring the score back, but the gap actually widened.
"Wait a little longer..."
Jim stood on the sidelines, his face ashen.
He can't call another timeout. There are only a few timeout opportunities in a quarter, so letting the players adjust on the court is the most appropriate thing to do at this time.
"Be steady!"
Jim shouted, "This ball must go in!"
This shot was crucial...
If the Celtics score, they still have a chance, but if the 76ers defend the ball and launch a counterattack, the Celtics' chances of turning the game around will be very slim.
Wei Guo and his teammates also understood the importance of this ball!
"Defense! Defense! Defense!"
The 76ers players shouted, cheering themselves and their teammates on.
No matter which Celtics player received the ball, a 76ers player would always step up and use a suffocating defensive grip.
"Time is running out, act quickly!"
The Celtics' bench players looked anxious.
5!
4!
3!
2!
1!
"Beep!!!"
The referee blew the whistle, and the Celtics were found guilty of a 24-second violation.
"ohh~~~"
The home fans went wild!
In this offensive surge, the 76ers' defense suffocated the Celtics, and this successful defensive play effectively extinguished the Celtics' hopes of a comeback.
76ers on offense!
Wei Guo took a shot from a step beyond the three-point line!
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
83:73!!
The 76ers are now leading by 10 points.
........
"Celtics call a timeout!"
The sound echoed throughout the stadium.
But...
With two minutes remaining in the game, the 76ers, through their suffocating defense, had built up their momentum.
The Celtics have lost all hope of catching up.
After the pause ended.
Time ticked by, second by second...
"Beep!!!"
The match ended with the referee's whistle.
89:81!!
The 76ers defeated the Celtics again at home, bringing the series score to 2-0.
Match statistics:
Wei Guo: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Iverson: 31 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals, 0 blocks
Pierce: 27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Walker: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
In terms of statistics, the Celtics' duo and the 76ers' duo were equally matched, but the 76ers persevered to the end and won the game.