Chapter 350: The chemistry is good
The 76ers' offense still revolves around Embiid, who can play in the low post, pull outside the three-point line, and launch a strong attack from the free throw line. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
As an interior center, his offensive skills are much better than Howard, who can replace James alone at his peak and is known as the league's No. 1 center.
On the defensive end, Embiid has proven himself in the NCAA, and as a player in the best defensive team, his defensive ability is unquestionable.
Embiid, who is excellent on both offensive and defensive ends, still didn't get any benefit when he met Horford, who was veteran and had to fight with all his might. The breakthrough didn't work, and the ball could only be passed out. The outside line passed the ball several times, but didn't find too good opportunities.
It can only be handed to McConnell, who is facing Thomas, the Celtics' worst defensive point on the court.
Thomas is very strong offensively, but on the defensive end, his height is his biggest obstacle. Bradley's defense is not bad, Crowder is a defensive giant, and Horford's defensive ability is recognized before he signs it. As for Shangguan Yu's words, even if he can't prevent it, his body will not suffer a loss, and he can withstand people.
Shangguan Yu and Horford's defensive ability is good, compared to Sallinger, Horford's frame protection ability is stronger, and he can become the last solid line of defense behind Shangguan Yu.
However, the defense of the opposing outside players, the two could not help, McConnell saw that there was not much time to attack, and stepped back to find space to shoot, but unfortunately his three-point shot popped out of the frame, and Horford easily picked up the rebound.
When it was the offensive end, Shangguan Yu didn't take the initiative to ask for the ball, and Thomas handed the ball to the inside.
Horford is more experienced against Embiid. As an All-Star interior player from the "Eastern Spurs", Horford's ability to handle the ball is even better. Crowder covered Shangguan Yu, who was running without the ball, and the 76ers' defensive focus was more on Horford on the inside.
Shangguanyu ran to the left 45-degree vacancy, Horford passed the ball quickly, Shangguanyu received the ball and shot a three-pointer.
With Horford's strong interior attack, the Celtics' offense is more fluid. He can play alone with the ball on the inside, or he can draw the defense and give the ball to the player on the outside.
The starting five all have three-point shooting ability, and Shangguan Yu is a more terrifying three-point shooter than Korver.
After a period of running-in, this lineup is full of firepower at the offensive end.
On the defensive end, more joint defense is used, Horford is guarded inside, Shangguan Yu makes up for the defense in time, and once again the 76ers failed to attack, Covington missed the mid-range shot, and the rebound was once again collected by Horford.
The opponent's return defense was slow, and Thomas seized the opportunity, hit the basket directly, and easily picked up the basket.
played a wave of 7-0 at the beginning, and the 76ers really had no choice.
The defensive intensity in the preseason is not as good as in the regular season, and everyone knows that it is a game for some players to brush up on statistics, and why do you take it so seriously.
But the defense is not serious, and the super offensive power of the Celtics' lineup has been maximized.
Thomas can cooperate with Horford's blocking, the two are inside and outside, with Horford involved, Thomas is easier to score under the basket, and he can also send Horford a second pass through the breakthrough.
Thomas can be the starting point for offense, and so can Horford, who can choose to attack on the inside, play for teammates on the perimeter, and run out to play pick-and-rolls. Horford has mid-to-long-range shooting ability, receiving passes back after blocking and pick-and-roll, and can shoot directly.
There are more than two offensive starting points, and Shangguan Yu can do the same.
However, he and Bradley are more playing the role of terminators, the ball is in the hands of the two, they can end the attack, Shangguan Yu has been baptized by the Olympics, and the offense is more resolute after taking the ball, many times, when the ball reaches Shangguan Yu, there is only one result - throw!
From the start of the game, it can be seen that the Celtics' lineup chemistry is good.
In the first quarter of the game, the most eye-catching performance was undoubtedly Shangguan Yu, who shot 8 times, hit 6 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, and scored 14 points.
The Celtics suppressed the opponent as a whole, and at the end of the first quarter, the difference between the two sides widened to 15 points. The Celtics led 30-15, and after the start of the second quarter, the Celtics starters all rested off the court.
Shangguan Yu played the whole first quarter, and in the second quarter of the game, he didn't play for a minute.
Coach Stevens wants to use this quarter to evaluate some players, but it seems that these players of the Celtics are not doing well. At the end of the half, with a 15-point lead, there was only one point left.
After all, it's a preseason, everyone wants to brush up on good data, don't work the defensive end, can't open the offense, is caught by the opponent and counterattacked, and bombards indiscriminately.
Wait until the second half of the game, Shangguan Yu and other starters, all back on the field.
Helping the Celtics control the pace of the game again, Thomas didn't play too hard in the first quarter, but when the second half began, it was a complete explosion.
Shooting inside and out, one person swept the first five points of the second half of the Celtics, and the next game became Thomas's passing performance.
Thomas and Horford played a wonderful blocking and pick-and-roll cooperation, Thomas threw the ball to the basket with one hand, and successfully assisted Horford.
In the next round, after the steal, it was another large-scale horizontal pass, which assisted Shangguan Yu to hit three points.
In this quarter of the game, Shangguan Yu was on the offensive end, and there were not many opportunities to shoot.
The offensive firepower of the Celtics did not weaken because of this, and the other four hit frequently, once again widening the difference to more than 15 points.
Coach Stevens, who was on the sidelines, nodded with satisfaction, although the opponent was a team in distress. However, from the game, it can be seen that the addition of Horford has made the chemistry of this team even better. Not only can he improve the Celtics' interior defensive intensity, but he can also make the team's offense more reasonable.
Last season, the Celtics only had one offensive starting point, Thomas, and now they have three, so they have more tactical options.
Seeing the team's starting five and having such a good performance, the happiest is undoubtedly Manager Anji.
It took a lot of effort to bring Horford, the big fish on the free market, to Boston in the offseason, and he thinks all the hard work he's put in, it's worth it.
At least for now, it looks like the chemistry of this starting lineup is good and it has the quality to win the championship.
Angie happily said to Stevens: "It is an extremely wise choice to buy Al into our team, this starting lineup already has the strength to win the championship, this season, the championship will definitely be ours!"