Unlike the Pacers and Celtics, the Nets have a stronger offensive capability.

They don't have a dominant scoring option.

But...

This team often has seven or eight players scoring in double figures in a single game; under Kidd's orchestration, every player can score.

......

After a friendly exchange of greetings before the match, the key players stepped onto the field to prepare for the jump ball.

"Beep!!!"

The match began with the referee's whistle.

Mutombo passed the ball to Wei Guo, who dribbled it up the court and was closely marked by Kidd.

Kidd has a strong explosiveness and a very stable lower body. Wei Guo could feel that it would be more difficult to beat Kidd one-on-one than to beat other point guards.

Wei Guo leaned to one side, looking for a passing opportunity.

Kidd played very tight defense. He knew very well that the person he was guarding was not only taller and had a stronger offensive ability than him, but also had a strong organizational ability. If he had a choice, Kidd would not want to be matched up against Wei Guo.

Halprin moves from the weak side.

Wei Guo made a bounce pass to Harprin, who caught the ball and shot.

"bang~~~"

It's time to strike.

Brown shook his head. "Harprin isn't warmed up yet; his shooting accuracy isn't good enough."

The Nets' center is McLoach, but the two forwards, Martin and Van Horn, are both very tall. They boxed out under the basket, and McLoach easily grabbed the defensive rebound.

Kidd made a long pass while moving, and Van Horn caught the ball and scored a layup.

2-0!!!

The Nets took an early lead.

"Kidd can..."

Wei Guo muttered to himself, "His ability to read the game is worth... getting his player card."

Some things can't be learned; they're talents, unless you can draw their skill cards.

........

The 76ers were on offense. Wei Guo dribbled the ball up the court and then passed it to Iverson.

Iverson used his signature crossover step to get past Kiddles and then pulled up for a jump shot.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

2:2!!!

The 76ers have two outstanding scoring options, while the Nets have multiple players contributing, resulting in a back-and-forth offensive battle.

Brown hopes that Wei Guo can eliminate Kidd.

Wei Guo's defense against Kidd was also very effective, but what made it difficult for Wei Guo was that Kidd was strong and had a lower center of gravity. Under Wei Guo's defense, it was extremely difficult for Kidd to score. However, Kidd was organizing the game, setting up the offense, and setting up his teammates to score.

This feeling...

It's like punching cotton; you can't apply any force.

23:23!!

With 2 minutes and 17 seconds left in the first quarter, both sides substituted some of their key players, with Wei Guo, Iverson, and Kidd all going to the bench for rest.

The Nets are on offense.

Jefferson turns and shoots under the basket.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went through the net cleanly.

25:23!!

During the offensive and defensive transition, McGee's shot was again disrupted by Jefferson, Harris got the ball, and after a few passes by the Nets, the ball ended up in Jefferson's hands again.

"Whoosh!!!"

Jefferson makes another shot!

27:23!!

The Nets lead by 6 points.

Wei Guo, sitting on the sidelines, asked, "This young man... did he join the league in the same year as me?"

"right!"

Brown said, "He was selected 13th overall and then traded to the Nets."

"This young man is good; he'll make a name for himself in the future."

Wei Guo gave Jefferson some recognition.

He had previously drawn a 'Richard Jefferson player card'.

It was also a silver player card, but it didn't improve Wei Guo's attributes at all, and... Wei Guo didn't even gain any extra skills, so this player card was completely ignored by Wei Guo.

but...

Now that he has a silver card for a star player, he should be able to make a name for himself in the future.

Among the players who entered the league in 2001, Wei Guo was the Rookie of the Year. Besides Wei Guo, several other players performed well. Just considering their rookie seasons, Wei Guo, the scoring champion, averaged double-digit points per game, and several others averaged over ten points per game, such as Gasol, Richardson, Battier, and Arenas...

The years that can truly be called the golden years for talent shows are 1984 and 1996, when they were truly star-studded.

Brown, the number one draft pick in 2001, didn't play very well for the Wizards, averaging only a few points and rebounds per game. However, that year saw the emergence of a prodigy like Wei Guo.

........

The first quarter has ended.

31:25!!

The 76ers are now down by 6 points.

Coach Thompson sat next to Wei Guo and whispered, "Our bench depth is not as good as the Nets'. If we manage our energy properly, our starters need to increase their playing time."

"Okay, I understand."

Wei Guo has a 'John Thompson trading card', so he can see the problems that Coach Thompson can see.

Besides...

Anyone can see what Coach Thompson is saying.

........

The second quarter began with Wei Guo returning to the court.

Jones passed the ball to Wei Guo, and two Nets players came up to double-team him. Wei Guo then took a mid-range pull-up jump shot.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went through the net cleanly.

31:27!!

Unfortunately, if you don't anticipate his shot, you can only pray that Wei Guo misses, because his release point is very high and it's too difficult to block.

Moreover...

Wei Guo is the shot-blocking king. As such, he is also very experienced in preventing his shots from being blocked by his opponents.

The Nets are on offense.

Jefferson attacked Wei Guo with a strong shot, but Wei Guo blocked it.

Jones received the ball and dribbled straight to the frontcourt. The Nets players were also slow, and Van Horn was already waiting for Jones near the free-throw line.

Jones glanced back...

A long pass sent the ball to Wei Guo outside the three-point line.

Wei Guo flicked his wrist, faking Jefferson, and as Jefferson began to fall, Wei Guo pulled up for a shot.

actually...

Jefferson leans forward, and Wei Guo can lean on him and shoot. Even if he misses, he can still draw a foul.

Wei Guo wasn't trying to draw a foul, but Jefferson landed on top of Wei Guo as he fell.

*Smack!!!*

The ball had a high arc, hit the backboard, and bounced into the basket.

"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle and called a foul on Jefferson.

Wei Guo shrugged. "Why are you doing this?"

Jefferson, “.......”

Players often foul Wei Guo, but only if Wei Guo hasn't made a shooting motion yet. It's unnecessary to intentionally foul him after he has already made a shooting motion.

"It was just a lucky shot!"

Nets head coach Scott scoffed, "What's there to be so arrogant about?"

Wei Guo stepped up to the free-throw line.

"Whoosh!!!"

A basketball swishing through the net, a 97% free throw percentage—that's no joke.