This kid may seem reckless, but he's actually quite shrewd. He understands one principle: he can attack with all his might, but he absolutely cannot provoke the State of Wei.
The Nets are on offense.
Tyronn Lue dribbled to Hill, who hesitated slightly before shooting, holding the ball up and looking for Wei Guo.
Wei State moved to the weaker side...
He's trying to create space for Hill and give him a chance to shine.
Facing Mashburn's defense, Hill made a simple crossover dribble, faked a drive, and then jumped to shoot!
"That curve..."
Wei Guo immediately moved to position himself under the basket.
"bang~~~"
The basketball bounced off the rim and went far away. Kenyon and Jamal under the basket couldn't touch it, but the basketball seemed to have a home, and it ended up in Wei Guo's hands.
Wei Guo received the basketball and made a bounce pass!
"Brother Wei..."
Hill was completely stunned the moment he received the ball!
Wei Guo already had a chance to shoot, but he passed the ball to him, which showed how much trust he had in him. So Hill didn't hesitate and made a decisive shot.
"bang~~~"
The basketball bounced off the rim again, and Davis rushed to the basket to grab the defensive rebound.
"It doesn't matter..."
Wei Guo patted Hill on the shoulder and said, "When the opportunity arises, take the shot!"
Hill has been participating in some recovery training with the team and has also participated in team scrimmages in the past week. This is very different from official games. Not to mention the intensity of the competition, the mentality is also different.
After Hill's serious injury...
For a time, he was even disheartened and felt that he might have to say goodbye to basketball.
The doctors in the US said he would miss the rest of the season, but the doctors in China told him he could play. Now he has returned to the court six months earlier than expected, and this year is Hill's closest year to winning the championship.
The Pelicans are on offense.
After Davis broke through, he circled the top of the paint and returned to the three-point line!
Tyronn Lue was blocked by Mashburn, giving Davis space to shoot, but Hill quickly came off the defensive stop on the perimeter, disrupting Davis's three-point attempt and allowing Wei Guo to grab the defensive rebound.
Why is Hill called Jordan's successor?
because...
He is a well-rounded player who excels in both offense and defense.
The first two shots missed because he had been away from the court for too long and hadn't found his shooting rhythm, but his defense was already ingrained in his bones, and he then went through half a month of tactical training with the team.
"Nice~"
Gentry laughed, "Hill's defense is amazing!"
If Hill can regain 70% of his peak performance, this Nets team will be invincible!
After receiving the ball, Wei Guo slowly dribbled it to the frontcourt. He grabbed the basketball beyond the three-point line, and Pelicans head coach Tim shouted, "Wei Guo, you're going to shoot a three!"
Davis lunged forward, but Wei Guo easily shook him off balance!
Mashben lunged at him again, but Wei Guo raised his hand and sent Mashben flying once more!
Jamal lunged forward, only to be faked out by Wei Guo once again... Then Wei Guo made a long pass, threading the ball to Mourning under the basket.
"Bang!!!"
Mourning jumped up under the basket and dunked the ball into the hoop with one arm.
2:2!!!
Tim scratched his head. "Wei Guo originally wanted to shoot a three-pointer, but after Byron's three-point attempt was faked out, Mourning was left open under the basket, so Wei Guo passed the ball to Mourning."
......
Speaking of which, there's something quite interesting.
Tim coached the Bulls after Jordan's retirement. During his tenure, the Bulls' winning percentage never exceeded 30%. This season, he transferred to the Pelicans, whose good record has given the team owner hope. Therefore, the team owner wants to find a more reliable head coach for the team!
The Pelicans' owner has his eye on Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Scott!
Scott led the Nets to good results in previous seasons, but after Gentry arrived, he went from head coach to assistant coach.
It's a waste of his talent...
Several teams have extended offers to Scott, including the Pelicans.
If Scott were to terminate his contract with the Nets, he would need to pay a penalty. Most teams would be willing to pay this penalty for Scott, but Scott rejected all offers and insisted on staying with the Nets as an assistant coach.
......
The Pelicans are a young and energetic team, and their tactics are not chaotic.
The first quarter has ended.
26:29!!
The Pelicans still lead by 3 points.
"That's awesome!"
Tim also encouraged the players, saying, "You guys played very well, keep it up, you must beat the Nets!"
Throughout history, battles where the weak defeat the strong have been considered classic examples.
Compared to the Nets, the Pelicans are a weaker team. If they can beat the Nets, they'll have plenty to brag about for a long time.
The Nets have lost to weaker teams, including the Wizards this season. Wei Guo had a poor shooting night, making only 9 of 21 shots for a total of 31 points, with a shooting percentage as low as 43%. This is a very low shooting percentage for Wei Guo, especially considering he was playing center in that game.
In that game... a relatively unknown young man named Arenas scored 41 points on 13-of-23 shooting, including 5-of-7 from three-point range!
Gentry said, "These Pelicans guys are getting a little cocky. It's time to teach them a lesson."
......
The second quarter began with substitute players entering the game for the first few minutes!
The Nets' roster is:
Stockton, Kiddels, Jefferson, Kenyon, Collins
If you replace Stockton with Kidd, this would be the Nets' starting lineup in last year's NBA Finals!
"Holy crap..."
Tim then realized, "The Nets have such a deep bench?"
Kenyon was the only player in the starting lineup for this game!
Looking at the Pelicans' bench lineup, players like Steve Smith, David West, and George Lynch are simply not on the same level. Moreover, Gentry is already sitting on the bench, engrossed in reading a fable, while Scott stands on the sidelines directing the players.
Stockton dribbles, Jefferson comes up to set a screen!
Stockton weaved through the crowd and accurately delivered the ball to Kiddels. Collins and Kenyon moved towards the basket, and Kiddels launched a three-pointer!
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went into the net.
29:29!!
The Nets easily stopped the Pelicans' offense, quickly transitioning between offense and defense. Kenyon cut to the basket, and Stockton tossed the ball over the net!
"Bang!!!"
Kenyon completes an alley-oop and scores with a tomahawk dunk!
The game was played at a very fast pace; in just three minutes, the Nets went on an 11-0 run.
37:29!!
The Pelicans had to bring in their starters, but they still couldn't close the gap!
Wei Guo didn't return to the game until 5 minutes remained in the second quarter. As for Hill, he played 9 minutes in the first quarter, and Gentry didn't schedule him to play in the second quarter.
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