Since the 1990s, the Pacers have not been a weak team.
Back then, in the Eastern Conference Finals, he also fought a grueling seven-game series against Jordan's Bulls. In one of the games, Miller even hit a difficult three-pointer to win the game against the Bulls, despite Jordan's defense.
This Pacers team now...
They are younger, but their strength should not be underestimated.
Tinsley dribbles the ball up the court.
Miller bypassed Iverson, received the ball beyond the three-point line, and took a shot.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
After scoring, Miller made a three-point gesture, his eyes full of provocation. This was a three-pointer that even peak Jordan feared.
"Tch~~~"
Wei Guo scoffed.
Reggie Miller?
He also has a 'Reggie Miller player card', which means that Wei Guo possesses all of Reggie Miller's talents and skills. However, sometimes Wei Guo feels that it is not as useful as the 'Stephen Curry player card'.
Brown sat on the bench, chatting with the assistant coach. "Reggie's three-pointers are top-notch, no matter the era."
The assistant coach said, "He's just a little worse than Wei Guo."
"Just a little bit short?"
Cummings gestured with his hands, "I think it's about three stories high."
What makes Wei Guo the most troublesome player for other teams is not his inside game. Although Wei Guo set a new single-game rebounding record, he is also very dangerous on the outside. Moreover, due to his height, Wei Guo's three-pointers are even more difficult to defend.
The commentator was discussing the defense of the country.
He once asserted that if Wei Guo focused all his energy on offense, he could average 50+ points per game.
The 76ers are on offense.
As Wei Guo moved to the perimeter, Jermaine O'Neal dared not relax his defense against him, sticking to him every step of the way.
Iverson drives to the basket!
Artest's help defense couldn't stop Iverson from scoring.
"Whoosh!!!"
Iverson made a layup.
4:3!!!
Entering the playoffs, Iverson's playing style became even more resolute.
certainly...
You could say Iverson's playing style is selfish, but he won the regular season MVP last year with this style of play and led the 76ers all the way to the Finals.
If it weren't for Wei Guo, Iverson would still be the scoring champion this season.
......
In the first quarter, both teams scored very efficiently.
27:23!!
The 76ers lead by 4 points.
"You played very well, and your tactics were executed clearly. I see the shadow of a championship in you."
This wasn't said by Brown, it was said by Coach Thompson.
Coach Thompson also came to the game, and he plans to stay with the 76ers throughout the playoffs, after all, this team has three of his star pupils: Mutombo, Iverson, and Weiguo!
Last season.
Allen Iverson was the scoring champion, steals champion, and regular season MVP.
This season.
Wei Guo is very likely to be the scoring champion, rebounding champion, shot blocking champion, and regular season MVP.
How could Coach Thompson not be proud?
It was his discerning eye that allowed him to spot Wei Guo, who was 2.16 meters tall, from among a sea of people, forcing him to enter the NBA and ultimately making him a superstar.
Brown, holding a clipboard, said, "When Weiguo is off the ball, move from the weak side towards the three-point line. If Iverson can't find a shooting space, move the ball to the perimeter..."
"Blah blah blah..."
Brown talked about a lot of tactics, but the key point was just one thing: get the ball to Wei Guo!
Wei Guo can defend, score, organize, and facilitate. With a player like him, it's a blessing for the coach to devise tactics.
Brown was very fortunate...
After chatting with Wei Guo that time, Wei Guo agreed to play power forward, which made his tactical arrangements much simpler.
In fact, the 76ers' starting lineup is not very reasonable. Mutombo, Wei Guo, and Coleman are all inside players. Coleman is nearly 2.1 meters tall and has always been somewhere between center and power forward.
The lineup is unreasonable...
The strategy becomes simple: if the outside game doesn't work, attack the inside! If the inside game doesn't work, attack the outside!
......
Three minutes into the second quarter, Wei Guo, who had rested for seven or eight minutes, returned to the court.
"Please keep an eye on things in a bit."
After Wei Guo entered the game, Coach Thompson reminded the bench players, "The Pacers have a few players who are very aggressive on defense and offense. If they irritate Wei Guo, you must pull him back."
Cummings asked, "Coach Thompson, are you worried they'll bully Wei Ge?"
"no..."
Coach Thompson shook his head. "I'm afraid Wei Guo will beat them to death."
Cummings, "???"
........
Several Pacers players do have rather bad tempers.
Wei Guo receives the ball under the basket.
Wei Guo turned around but couldn't find a shot in mid-air. Little O'Neal blocked Wei Guo, preventing him from jumping to dunk.
Jermaine O'Neal is a power forward, and he happened to be matched up against Wei Guo. In fact, his one-on-one defense ability is not much worse than Ben Wallace's. Jaylen Brown also came up to double-team Wei Guo, and Wei Guo passed the ball to Iverson.
Iverson dribbles past his opponent and then throws the basketball into the air.
Wei Guo understood immediately...
He jumped directly, caught the ball in mid-air, and delivered a powerful one-handed dunk!
This is a common connection method used by Iverson and Weiguo. Iverson only needs to throw the ball high so that other players can't reach it, and then he can pass it to Weiguo.
35:27!!
The 76ers lead by 8 points.
Brown also substituted Bell in to guard Miller!
Miller came out to receive the ball and passed it to Tinsley, who then passed it to Artest.
Artest drove hard into the paint, past Wei Guo, and made a layup...
Fuck you!
Wei Guo slapped the ball into the stands.
Feeling insulted, Artest shoved Wei Guo after landing, yelling, "What did you say?!"
"Huh?!"
Wei Guo never expected that in 2002, someone would still dare to be so arrogant towards him.
Just as he was about to grab Artest, Bell squeezed in front of Wei Guo to block him, and O'Neal and Jaylen also stood in front of Artest to prevent him from being beaten up by Wei Guo.
"Brother Wei, calm down..."
Bell advised, "I'll find a chance to help you get revenge later. It's not worth it for you to do it yourself."
Artest shoved Wei Guo, and still wouldn't let it go, yelling at Wei Guo, "What did you just say to me?"
Bell knew the meaning of Wei Guo's catchphrase.
He explained to Artest, "That's Chinese, you won't understand it, but it means the same as 'hello, how are you'."
Artest looked suspicious.
Is that really what you mean? The phrase 'how are you' is so gentle, while Wei Guo's tone just now was anything but gentle.
"Beep!!!"
Regardless of what Artest thinks, the referee should still issue a technical foul.
"Whoosh!!!"
Wei Guo made the free throw after committing a technical foul.
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