James and Wade are good friends, and he came to the game to cheer for Wade.
He genuinely wanted the Heat to win...
This psychological shift stems from the fact that Wei Guo is like a father figure who plays alongside him. Before he matured, his father was the target of his challenge, while Wade is like a brother, and he hopes his brother can win.
Two years ago.
James and Curry lived in China for a while, and Wei Guo would occasionally challenge them to a one-on-one match. Even when he and Curry were playing 2 against 1, they couldn't beat Wei Guo.
They even tried some underhanded tactics, such as creating a large gap between the two players, leaving Wei Guo vulnerable and giving the other player a chance to shoot. However, Wei Guo ended up guarding either of them one-on-one, and they didn't even have a chance to pass the ball. During that period, they almost ruined James and Curry's basketball dreams.
at last...
Curry's request to learn horseback riding diverted Wei Guo's attention.
"Big brother!"
"Hey bro, you're here!"
James and Wei Guo greeted each other.
......
The players have finished warming up, and the match is about to begin.
Starting lineup for this match:
Brooklyn Nets: Wei Guo, Hill, Jefferson, Kenyon, Mourning
Heat: Wade, Jones, Butler, Odom, Grant
......
Barkley and Johnson provided commentary for the game.
Barkley said, "With the Nets' roster having two Defensive Player of the Year players, Wei Guo and Mourning, it will be difficult for the Heat to score through isolation plays."
Johnson said, "The Heat need to play fluid teamwork and not blindly go one-on-one."
Barkley said, "I said this when I was commentating on the Nets' games during the regular season: this is the Nets' strongest lineup, and Stockton should have been back on the bench a long time ago."
Johnson: "I think so too. Weiguo has already proven that he is a top point guard in the league."
......
Barkley and Johnson kept getting their hands on the ball, while the starting players straightened their jerseys and walked onto the court.
The jump ball segment is omitted...
The Heat's jump ball success rate in the regular season was less than 30%.
Wei Guo has the ball!
Odom single-handedly guarded Wei Guo at the top of the key. Wei Guo waved to Jefferson and Mourning to move to the weak side, and Kenyon drove straight to the basket from the strong side.
Wei Guo tossed the ball over the basket...
"Bang!!!"
Kenyon followed up and scored with an alley-oop dunk!
Barkley: "That was a beautiful pass. Only Wei Guo could make such a good pass... Kenyon executed a complete offensive move, and the ball naturally came into his hands."
There are two levels of passing skills: one is when the ball arrives and the player arrives, and the other is when the player arrives and the ball arrives.
The first test is the receiver's ability. After receiving the ball, some adjustments are needed before attacking. But if the ball arrives at the receiver's location, it's different; you can shoot immediately after receiving the ball.
Kidd...
Nash...
Stockton...
All three are masters of perfect timing and skill, with Wei Guo being the most outstanding.
Offense isn't the key factor; the Nets' adjustments to their starting lineup are primarily for defense, not offense.
Wade had the ball in the Heat's possession, Jones cut to the three-point corner, Wade passed the ball to Odom, Odom didn't hold onto the ball and passed it to Jones!
But...
Hill had already noticed that Jones was open in the corner of the three-point line, and he had come up to help defend him!
Since Hill is considered Jordan's successor, he is naturally a player who can both attack and defend. Moreover, his form has been getting better and better since he returned from injury. Jones did not shoot blindly and passed the ball back to Odom.
Odom one-on-one against Mourning under the basket!
He has good footwork in the paint, but Odom's biggest weakness is his lack of physicality. Mourning, a tough guy, is his nemesis!
Grant and Butler were both contained, Odom didn't have many passing opportunities, and he threw the ball out to the three-point line. When Wade received the ball, the 24-second shot clock was about to expire, so he could only throw the ball towards the basket with an exaggerated fadeaway shot!
"bang~~~"
The basketball bounced off the rim, and Mourning easily grabbed the defensive rebound.
"This defense is suffocating!"
Van Gundy frowned. "The Nets have found a way to defend us."
Hill guards Jones, Mourning guards Odom, and Weiguo guards Wade; all three of these positions are countered. That leaves Grant and Butler, but the Nets' Kenyon and Jefferson are no pushovers either.
"If all else fails, we'll have to resort to unconventional methods..."
Van Gundy glanced down at Alston on the bench. Unlike others, this streetball player never played by the rules on the court.
A novice can defeat a master with a flurry of punches...
Putting Alston on the field as a troublemaker might have an effect.
Bringing his thoughts back, the Nets were on offense, and Van Gundy reminded him, "Watch out for Wei Guo's pass!"
Wei Guo dribbled past Wade, made a serpentine breakthrough, and then faked a pass!
"Whoosh!!!"
Two Heat players missed their targets, allowing Wei Guo to easily score a layup!
4-0!!!
The Nets got off to a good start, forcing Van Gundy to call a timeout in less than five minutes.
13:3!!
The Heat only managed one three-pointer from Jones!
......
"Don't force the attack blindly. Odom, don't try to dominate inside. Play to your strengths."
"Pass the ball more..."
"Wade dribbles to the three-point line, Grant comes out to receive the ball, Butler sets a screen for Wade near the free-throw line, Odom moves to the right to bring Mourning out, Wade goes around to the basket, Grant passes the ball to Wade, Wade receives the ball and goes for a layup!"
Van Gundy was explaining the offensive tactics in a serious manner!
During those five minutes, the Heat's offense was a mess, completely suppressed by the Nets.
The Nets' situation was much more harmonious. They had already laid out their offensive tactics before the game, and the players just needed to execute them strictly. Moreover, with Wei Guo playing point guard, it meant that the head coach could come on the court and continue to be the head coach.
......
The timeout has ended, and the game has resumed.
James, sitting in the front row, shouted, "Go Heat!"
"Ouch..."
Hill looked at Wei Guo curiously, "Isn't James your little brother? Why is he cheering for the Heat?"
Wei Guo shrugged. "This guy weighs 200 pounds, and has a rebellious streak of 199 pounds."
These are all jokes. Before James arrived, Wei Guo knew that he was there to cheer for Wade. Wade is his brother, and Wei Guo is someone he has always wanted to beat. If his brother can beat Wei Guo, he will be happy too.
but...
It is impossible to win against Weiguo.
If they were all in their prime, a team of James, Wade, and Bosh could really challenge Wei Guo. However, their current abilities are not enough, so forming a super team wouldn't be effective.
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