The Pistons patiently played a positional game.
"Defense!"
Brown stood on the sidelines and yelled, "Get the intensity up there!"
To beat a team like the Pistons, you have to go head-to-head with them. If the Pistons are tough, then you have to be tougher.
Robinson pulls out to set a screen for Stackhouse!
Wei Guo's timely defensive intervention prevented Stackhouse and Robinson from finding a scoring opportunity, and after several passes, the ball ended up in Ben Wallace's hands.
With the 24-second shot clock about to expire...
Ben Wallace took a shot over Mutombo.
"bang~~~"
The shot hit the rim.
Wei Guo stretched out his long arm and grabbed the rebound, not forgetting to kindly remind Ben, "This isn't your job, don't shoot next time."
Big book: (╬◣д◢)
In that situation, if he hadn't taken action, it would have been a 24-second violation.
Compared to the previous game, the players were much calmer, but the defensive intensity was greater, even affecting Wei Guo's shot attempts.
........
The first quarter lasted 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
7:5!!!
The 76ers are only leading by two points.
The two teams combined had 19 shot attempts but only scored 12 points. Every shot was difficult, including those by Wei Guo and Iverson... neither of them could score easily.
On one occasion, Iverson fell to the ground while making a layup, but the referee did not call a foul.
visible...
How intense is the confrontation?
Brown said, "On offense, try to find Weiguo and Iverson and let them have the ball and go one-on-one."
The 76ers' biggest advantage is Wei Guo and Iverson, both of whom possess the league's top-tier one-on-one ball-handling skills. However, the Pistons' zone defense is very effective, and under such physical contact, Iverson's shooting percentage is somewhat affected.
Brown wasn't in a hurry...
If the score gap cannot be widened in the first half, then the strategy for the second half is to have Wei Guo constantly attack the inside and draw fouls from the opponent.
"Focus on zone defense and don't let Iverson easily attack the basket!"
"Pay special attention on defense, Wei Guo's second-chance rebounds are a huge threat to us, so we must protect the rebounds."
Carlisle was also talking about tactics.
Mutombo boxed out Wei Guo, and in just over four minutes, Wei Guo had already grabbed nine rebounds, exceeding the average rebounds of most players in the league.
......
Britney Spears sat near the 76ers' bench, resting her chin on her hand.
"Honey, you can do it!"
After Brown finished explaining the tactics, the players walked towards the court, and Britney waved her little fist at Weiguo.
actually...
As soon as Britney arrived at the competition venue, Wei Guo noticed her, but he simply ignored her.
Britney Spears is a singer and actress, and is hailed as the most beautiful female singer in the United States in the 21st century.
......
"You're in big trouble!"
Iverson followed behind Wei Guo and joked, "You're about to fall in love."
Coleman laughed and said, "I feel the same way. Britney is pursuing Wei Ge."
"elder brother..."
Wei Guo shrugged. "I'm just a legend."
........
The timeout is over, the game continues!
The Pistons made substitutions, with Atkins replacing Williams and Alexander replacing Robinson.
Alexander was a fat man, 2.06 meters tall and weighing 250-260 kilograms.
Bale replaces Jones!
The 76ers also increased their defensive intensity.
The Pistons are on offense.
Atkins had the ball and executed a passing and cutting move with Stackhouse.
Stackhouse received a pass from Atkins in the three-point corner and launched a three-pointer.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
7:8!!
The Pistons took a one-point lead.
Brown yelled, "Don't leave anyone open on defense!"
This was a defensive blunder; the Pistons' leading scorer, Stackhouse, was left wide open. Bell felt somewhat guilty, as Coach Brown had put him on the court specifically to guard Stackhouse.
"Don't worry about it..."
Wei Guo walked over to Bell and comforted him, "From now on, you just stick with Stackhouse, wherever he goes, you go."
"Yes, I won't let him score so easily anymore."
Bell nodded vigorously!
"If you have the opportunity, invest boldly!"
Wei Guo patted Bell on the shoulder, "Don't worry about missing the shot, I'll help you grab the rebound."
Iverson used a crossover dribble to get past Atkins!
In the instant of sudden stop...
Stackhouse came to help defend, but Iverson didn't shoot. Instead, he passed the ball to Bell outside the three-point line.
Bell kept in mind the teachings of the Defenders.
Received the pass and decisively launched a three-pointer!
"bang~~~"
The shot missed.
Mutombo positioned himself under the basket, blocking Wei Guo's shot, which allowed Wei Guo to easily grab the offensive rebound once again. After getting the ball, Wei Guo did not rush to attack.
Iverson cut in from the weak side!
Wei Guo passed the ball to Iverson, who then performed a drifting fadeaway in mid-air.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
9:8!!!
This is a microcosm of the game; every physical confrontation was intense. For example, Iverson's shot was only possible because Wei Guo and Mutombo formed a triangle on the strong side, helping Iverson block the defender and giving him the opportunity to shoot.
........
The first quarter has ended.
19:15!!
The 76ers lead by 4 points.
Wei Guo stared at the scoreboard, lost in thought. Only 19 points in one quarter? That's incredibly low scoring efficiency.
Wei Guo took a total of five shots, making two for 4 points. This includes two consecutive second-chance opportunities at the start of the game, which is equivalent to two shots.
but...
Wei Guo grabbed 17 rebounds in the first quarter.
Brown said, "We had a nine-rebound lead over the Pistons in the first quarter, but we failed to extend our lead, which was really unacceptable!"
"As long as we can win, that's all that matters."
Wei Guo said, "It's just a regular season game. Let alone a few years, probably no one will remember it even a week from now. There's no need to be so strict."
The 76ers currently only have 8 players in their regular rotation.
Iverson still has injuries...
In recent games, Iverson has not performed well, and the team doctor advised him to rest, but Iverson himself refused.
Cummings laughed and said, "Brother Wei, if you break the single-game rebounding record, this won't be an ordinary regular season game."
Brown has been having a lot of headaches lately.
Wei Guo always switches between the three positions of point guard, center, and power forward, which greatly affects his tactical arrangements.
Whenever a player on the team gets injured, Wei Guo immediately steps up and says, "I'll fill in for you."
But...
Brown had considered that Wei Guo would be the team's absolute core player no matter which position he played, and that if he only played one position, his tactical arrangements would actually be simpler.
......
"Darling~~~"
Britney called out to Weiguo again, "If you win this game, I'll treat you to dinner and a movie."
"Little fairy~!"
Wei Guo cursed under his breath.
They've only known each other for a short time and met twice, and she already wants to eat him?
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