Chapter 862 [Self-inflicted, Can't Live]
Entering the playoffs, the Knicks' leading scorer is Bosh, and the online evaluation has all changed.
Barkley said: "Now the Knicks don't need Zhou Xuan's high score to win, and he doesn't need to score to win. ”
Zhang said: "The Knicks' scoring points are average, even if they have the defense of Chandler, James, and Wade, they can't prevent it. I don't think the Knicks will have any problems in the next series. ”
Netizen "Sima Ke smashed the frame" said: "I now know how great it was for the real giant to support it with two guys who only knew how to break through and couldn't shoot three points." ”
"Five Emperors and Six Babies" said: "Are the two giants James and Wade scattered in the summer? Is it a loose gang? Or is it a loose gang? ”
"Poor Chandler, the man known as the best defensive player, is nothing as soon as he leaves the Knicks." ”
"Mr. Potato Head" said: "Now that we see the gap in leadership, no matter how good people are around James, they have to become blue-collar workers." ”
The Knicks are the first favorites to win the championship, and they can rest early and wait for their opponents to break through.
The Pacers and Nets also played 4 games, and the game was difficult to solve.
It's also a number of stars, the Pacers are young and hardworking, and the Nets are based on experience. The defensive ability of Lore Deng, Paul George, Hibbert, and Sam Porter is very crucial, and the Nets can't open it.
Deron Williams was the key to the game, playing two games undercover in a row, and he didn't show the advantage against Sam Porter, shooting just 36 percent from the field. In contrast, Sam Porter, who made three three-pointers, was more of a star.
In the second game, Delong was the most exaggerated, and he didn't score 1 point in the whole game. It was the first time in his career that he had not scored in a single playoff game, and he missed all nine shots in the game, setting an embarrassing record. It was also the first time in Williams' career, including the regular season, that Williams shot 0-of-9 from the field. Williams' previous record was 0-of-8 shooting, set on Nov. 23, 2005 against the SuperSonics for the Jazz.
What's worse is DeLong's defense, with George Hill and Sam Porter suddenly playing with him.
DeLong played badly and forgivingly, he played with an injury in this playoffs, and it is said that he played with a closed needle.
Back at home, Kidd made changes to his format, with Livingston and Alan Anderson getting more playing time, and inside Evans and Garnett sharing minutes and playing small.
In the confrontation with the veteran Garnett, the Pacers' "Gao Yuanyuan" did not have the upper hand at all, with only 4 points and 5 rebounds in the game. According to statistics, whenever Hibbert scores a double-double, the Pacers have a good chance of winning, which is really not very demanding, but it is difficult for him to even score a double-double.
In the fourth game, Anthony exploded, scoring 43 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, leading the Nets to a 2-2 overall score.
Once the Nets found their senses, the Pacers couldn't stand it, their offense was too simple, it all relied on the star heads-up, and Lore Deng and Paul George still didn't work together. The style of the two is too similar. Height, shooting, quality are close in all aspects. After this season, Lore Deng probably won't renew his contract with the Pacers. Anthony played the No. 4 position, and the Pacers were uncomfortable no matter who defended alone.
The Knicks watched the fifth game between the two sides together, Paul George, Lore Deng couldn't stop Anthony, and Leonard, who had the same style and was a little shorter, was also choked. The coaching staff has to find a way to deal with the Nets.
Back at home, the Pacers took the initiative from the start, and their tactics were simple, desperately defending, guarding Anthony inside the three-point line and letting others shoot. The offensive end is to play for the star, and George doesn't break through much, playing at the No. 2 position, relying on West's cover to get rid of, and shooting three points when he catches the ball.
George hit four three-pointers in the first half, and Lore Deng also hit multiple three-pointers in front of Pierce. He's the quintessential NBA small forward, with a breakaway plus jumper. The slender body has an advantage when dry pulling, and it is the type that Pierce hates more. Now Pierce can't jump anymore.
In the third quarter, the Pacers led by as many as 18 points, George Hill and Sam Porter were also sharp on the counterattack, and the Nets were most afraid of the opponent's speed, Delon was slow, and Livingston was not fast enough. And with DeLong's annual salary of 20 million, they no longer have the salary space to bring in a fast backup guard.
At this time, the Nets management regretted the most why Augustine was not considered in the summer, but it was useless to regret it. Augustin didn't play until the Knicks, and he was basically half-dead when he was with the Pacers, and he played very short minutes under Sam Porter's pressure. This is purely for the coach's sake, Vogel pays attention to defense, and Augustin, who has a poor defense, is naturally difficult to get into his eyes, and his excellent mid-range shooting is overlooked.
In the mid-term, the Nets only quietly made two small trades. They sent Teksangria and got Marquis Stig for the Bulls; In addition, they also sent guard Tyshawn Taylor and cash to get a future draft pick for the Pelicans.
Sangria has spent the past two seasons in the Development League, averaging 1 per game in the limited number of games he has played for the Nets. 5 points. And Tyshawn Taylor is even more famous for Coach Kidd's "spill drink" incident, averaging 11 per game during his time with the Nets. 7 minutes to get 3. 9 points. Shooting 35 percent from the field, the Nets didn't want to take him to the playoffs.
Teague was the No. 29 rookie in 2012 after not fitting into Coach Thibodeau's system. In 1 game for the Bulls this season, Teague Jr. averaged 12 per game. 7 minutes to get 2. 4 points and shooting just 24 from the field. 2%。 He has the pace, he can pass the ball, but the mentality is terrible, and Kidd doesn't dare to use him.
Just when the home fans thought that the victory was in their hands, the situation suddenly changed, and DeLong suddenly woke up, cooperated with Garnett's blocking, broke through the ball and began to lead the team to counterattack. On the other hand, for the Pacers, Paul George, who shot 5 of 9 three-pointers in the third quarter, had forgotten how to cooperate with his teammates, and forgot to break through and pull out the ball when he caught it.
Lore Deng wanted to break through, and Joe Johnson stepped into the No. 3 position and did a good job of defending the breakthrough. Anthony also killed David West.
It is said that West is the most well-rounded player on the offensive end of the Pacers. Hibbert was useless when he left the box, and his own skills were average, and George's ball-handling ability needed to be improved. According to 82games, the Pacers scored 108 per 100 possessions when West was on the floor. 7 points, and when he left the game, that stat became 100. 7 points, and the difference reaches 8 points. But West can do anything, only the jump shot is more proficient, Anthony has the height to interfere, and the back guard also has the strength to withstand people.
It is said that Anthony's defense is average, and occasionally he can play a tough performance on a single defense. On the offensive end, he scored two more three-pointers after covering a misalignment.
Anthony and the guard block and dismantle, and the switch of defense will make Anthony play guard in the wrong position, and if he does not change the defense, Delon will shoot, don't look at his season is only 36. He shot 6% from three-point range and scored just 14 points. 3 points, but the fame is there, and the Pacers players dare not let it go.
George missed five shots in a row and went undercover at a critical moment to tie the score with 3:11 left in the Nets. After that, the two sides were at a stalemate.
In the last minute, the Pacers paid for their poor rebounding protection. Joe Johnson missed a shot, Anthony rushed to grab the rebound, and after the second offense was deflected off by West's interference, Evans, who came off the bench for Garnett, who had too many fouls, grabbed the rebound and passed out to Pierce to hit a three-point shot.
This three-point cost the Pacers' life, they were originally 1 point behind, but they became 4 points behind, and there was not much time, so they had to bet on three points. From 5-of-9 shooting to 5-of-14, the rebound was picked up by Evans, and the Pacers went foul play.
Yang Jian, who broadcast the game live, couldn't help but sigh: "If you can't throw, you dare to continue to throw, you are worthy of a man who dares to wear No. 24." (Dark Volute)
Evans made one of two free throws. The Pacers continued to bet on three-pointers, but Lore Deng missed a shot and was beaten by the home court.
Three-point shooting is also a problem for the Pacers, and people who don't shoot more than 40% of the field can easily get stuck in a certain period of time once the opponent shrinks and forces them to shoot three-pointers.
A day later, the Nets didn't give the Pacers a chance again, and Joe Johnson hit four three-pointers in the first half, and Anthony and Alan Smith also had excellent hands, leading the team to a 16-point lead.
Garnett, who had not been in good form in the second half, also stepped up and made three mid-range shots. Garnett used to feel like a purely defensive blue-collar player, but if you relax your defense against him, he will also make opponents uncomfortable. He's not Evans, he remembers the way he shoots.
The three stars of the Pacers took on the offense, and Hibbert became an undercover agent again, unable to squeeze Garnett in the low post, and was released when he went out to block and dismantle, and both high shots were missed. The more the big man can't shoot, the more the opponent shrinks, and the Pacers have to continue to shoot threes.
The Pacers trailed the game, losing 85-106 and being eliminated from the tournament.
The Pacers are actually not bad, and Hibbert is undoubtedly the "culprit" of the outing. Dissatisfied with the lack of offensive play for himself, he publicly blasted some of his teammates for being "too selfish" at the end of the regular season, which quickly caused an uproar in the industry. His retarded act was tantamount to a powerful bomb that exploded in the locker room. The already sensitive and fragile trust between the players was instantly wiped out because of Hibbert's brainless remarks.
After being selected as an All-Star, Hibbert, who has an annual salary of $14 million, is no longer satisfied with just being a blue-collar worker who focuses on defense, and is eager to get more firepower under the basket. The question is, how can he be an attacking player? Biedrins had the same idea when he was with the Warriors, but he was so confused that he had no ball to play.
The psychological imbalance has led Hibbert to drift further and further away from the championship. He still hasn't figured out that he's not very qualified on the defensive end, averaging only 4 rebounds per game in the playoffs. 3, the worst performance of a playoff career, such a low efficiency is simply unforgivable for a 218CM center.
On the offensive end, Hibbert shot 37 percent from the field in the two-round series, which is a huge shame for the center.
Self-inflicted, not to live, Hibbert's days in the walker may not be numbered.