Chapter 374: A Pretty Impressive Start
When Jokic, who is 2.13 meters tall, and Al, who is 2.08 meters tall, are 2.08 meters tall. When Jefferson stood together and prepared to jump the ball, the height difference between the two was quite obvious.
Jefferson is not a spring man, so the height difference gives him no advantage when it comes to jumping balls, which Jokic easily outcomes.
The opening basketball fell to the side of the Bucks, and Knight received the ball and ran across the half court, then stopped at the top arc for a moment before passing the basketball to Antetokounmpo, who came out to catch the ball.
After Antetokounmpo received the ball, he stood still and raised his arms slightly.
Seeing his gesture, the Bucks players quickly withdrew to the perimeter, and even Jokic pulled out and stood near the free throw line.
Al. Seeing this, Jefferson hesitated slightly, but still followed.
In his perception, Europe's big men are very good at shooting, and the distance from the free throw line does not affect their shooting percentage.
As it is, Jokic's range can also reach beyond the three-point line, and while his shooting percentage is inferior to that of a supershooter like Nowitzki, it is enough to attract defense.
So, Cody, who defended Antetokounmpo. Zeller followed Antetokounmpo out of the line with a bewildered expression, and then watched as the opponent made a three-threat pose that only a defender would use.
Cody. Zeller: "??? ”
The next moment, Antetokounmpo suddenly exerted his strength, and the whole person was like a cheetah hunting, and he passed Cody in one step. Zeller then jumped in two steps and smashed the basketball into the basket with a crisp tomahawk dunk.
"Boom ——!"
At the same time as the sound of the basket being thumped, Bradley Center, home of the Bucks, was plunged into a sea of exclamations.
"Oh! Oh my God, what did I just see? ”
O'Neill's mouth opened in an O-shape, and he stared at the cold air in disbelief.
"That guy who was close to 7 feet just started with just one step, and he was already one step inside the three-point line! His breakthrough speed is not inferior to the league's top point guards! Cody. Zeller simply didn't have any time to react! ”
The breakthrough of the peak alphabet brother, the lethality of a single round, that is an even more terrifying existence than James, after all, James in the Cavaliers 1.0 era, although the lethality of the breakthrough is very huge, it is also related to his unique six-step layup.
He lost that privilege when he got to the Heat and angered Stern for it, which made James' offensive lethality much less and one of the main reasons for losing to the Mavericks in '11.
Of course, then James worked hard to sharpen his skills and practice a superb back-to-back technique, no longer relying entirely on the offensive method of breaking through, that is all for later.
Brother Alphabet's breakthrough and lethality are mainly reflected in his terrifying height, gibbon-like reach, and speed that is not inferior to that of a defender.
The combination of these factors makes it impossible to stop him once he is activated on the outside, unless he is stationed on the inside for a long time.
In this regard, the Raptors in the 18-19 Eastern Conference finals did very well.
Mark of the Defensive Player of the Year. Gasol with the cap maniac Serge. Serge Ibaka is stationed at the basket almost all year round, not giving him any chance to easily attack the basket.
The current Brother Alphabet is far from being as strong as the muscular Greek monster in the future, but he is even thinner in terms of speed, and the attack is too easy when there is no one to stop him on the inside.
Looking at Antetokounmpo who was walking briskly back to the defense, Cody. Zeller is a little uncomfortable.
Cody. Zeller, like Antetokounmpo, is a 13-year rookie, the difference is that he is the No. 6 rookie, while Antetokounmpo is only the No. 12 rookie. Zeller has an absolute advantage.
But in fact, this is not the case, after being selected by the Pistons with the No. 6 pick in the 13 draft, he did not have a good time with the Pistons, he has been playing off the bench, and his average data is only 5.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
After the 13-14 season, the Pistons traded him to the Hornets, and in the Hornets, he only replaced Al Hornets. Jefferson is just a blue-collar who grabs rebounds in the defensive position.
On the other hand, Antetokounmpo, who was not as good as his No. 12 rookie?
Although the data was like that last season, he was able to play the starter, and this season he was regarded by Wang Xiao as the cornerstone of the team, and he even played a single goal with him just now.
But if it's not happy, he's not happy, and he can't do anything.
On the offensive end, Cody. Zeller doesn't have any possession, the Hornets players won't have anyone to pass the ball to him, and the basketball isn't in Kemba. In Walker's hands, it's in El. In Jefferson's hands, how could it be his turn to be a blue-collar worker.
Defensively, just by virtue of the goal just now, Cody. Zeller realized that he alone might not be able to stop Antetokounmpo.
Although the two are of similar height, the speed difference is not a little bit. Zeller couldn't keep up with Antetokounmpo's defensive pace.
The head coach of the Hornets also realized this, so he immediately took command from the sidelines, arranging for Jefferson to stand on the inside and not give Antetokounmpo enough space to break through.
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The Hornets' offense on this side was led by Kemba. Walker initiated.
As a point guard who is regarded as the core of the team by Jordan, Walker enjoys absolute offensive power in the Hornets, facing Knight's defense, Walker quickly dribbles on the outside, and then uses teammates to block and kill the inside layup, but Jokic's defense is very active, making the basketball deflect off the basket, and then taken into Antetokounmpo's arms.
Antetokounmpo, who grabbed the rebound, did not pause at all, and immediately turned the dribble and rushed towards the frontcourt.
His pace was so big and so fast that the Hornets' interior players couldn't keep up at all, and only three Hornets outside players had time to get back into the defense.
Then, as they quickly retreated, they were stunned to see Antetokounmpo start to make a layup from outside the three-point line.
The first step was on the three-point line, and the second step was still to the free throw line, Antetokounmpo's pace was just too big!
The Hornets players who reacted wanted to step forward to defend, but it was too late.
At this distance, for the sake of safety, Antetokounmpo did not use a move such as a free throw line dunk, but chose a pick-and-roll action, and his body was in the air, he just stretched out his arms, and his long arms had already sent the basketball to the basket.
4:0!
At the beginning of the game, Antetokounmpo scored 4 points in a row and led the Bucks to an opening advantage!
"Nice fast break, Antetokounmpo is showing off his talent like his new coach, and it seems that he understands that the coach sitting on the sidelines may be his bole."
Kenny. Smith couldn't help but sigh: "I have to say that this Greek guy who is regarded by Wang Xiao as the cornerstone of the team seems to be a little different." ”
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Wang Xiao sat quietly on the sidelines watching the game, with a slight smile on his face.
As far as the first official match is concerned, this is a good start, and it is very imposing!