526: The Fallen Emperor
Brett. Brown has finally experienced the horrors of Henson, and it's only been four days since the 76ers last defeated the Pacers, but Henson's team has become very different.
Their defense is more targeted, and their offense allows the 76ers to always lose sight of one or the other. And the three-point shooting that the 76ers relied on to survive in the last game also lost its power.
Actually, why did the 76ers win the last game, Brett. Brown knows it. But today, the 76ers were clearly unable to replicate such a perfect three-point performance. Therefore, there is only one way for him to close the gap quickly, and that is to try to get the ball into Embiid's hands more!
"Joel, play a little more aggressively! I said, I'll increase your playing time today, but don't waste this opportunity! "Brett. Brown called in his best player, and Embiid had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
"I promise, I'm going to take a heavy toll on their defense, Coach!" Embiid rubbed his fists, and the arrogant cowhide was blown out, and Embiid didn't want to break his promise.
On the other side, Henson once again called Lopez and Antetokounmpo to his side. Now that the Pacers are in control, the only thing the 76ers can do is let Embiid play hard.
Therefore, the next task of the Pacers is to contain Embiid. Brett. Brown's next move was completely under Henson's control.
"Wrap him, wrap him from the first second he catches the ball. Embiid is an all-around center, and all we can do is make it difficult for him to shoot. Lopez, you're always on the defensive. Janis, your defense must be fast! Whether or not our inner line will be destroyed depends on the two of you. ”
This is the second time that Henson has whispered this in the ears of Antetokounmpo and Lopez in this game, and in addition to deepening his impression, he is undoubtedly telling the two that "this is our most important tactical set-up today." ”
So when they got on the field, Antetokounmpo and Brooke. Lopez will resolutely carry out the trap tactic.
After the first timeout of the game, Embiid stepped onto the court with confidence. In his opinion, just a Brooke. Lopez is out of the question. He'll make Henson's megalomaniac not even have the face to face the camera later!
Was it luck that the 76ers could win? No kidding!
This Cameroonian stunned young man still doesn't know what kind of purgatory he will face next......
"At the end of the timeout, there were no substitutions for either coach. Brett. Brown chose to continue to trust his starting lineup, especially Embiid, who seemed to be more active than he was before the timeout. ”
Kevin. Haaland was right, as soon as the timeout returned, Embiid was actively in the low post, ready to play with the ball.
The duel between the center forwards often begins before they have the ball. Stuck position, around the front, then stuck position, and then around the front......
Embiid and Lopez's hand-to-hand fight was very intense, but in the end, it was the young and strong Embiid who got to the position and opened his big hand to catch the basketball.
Embiid smiled slightly, ready to repeat the old trick and then turned and shook Lopez away. But as soon as he turned around, he collided with Antetokounmpo, who came up to help defend him!
"Janis. Antetokounmpo, nice assist. Double pack, Coach Henson used a pack-and-clamp tactic against Embiid. Hahaha, Coach Henson said before the game that no one can guard Embiid in one-on-one. But he didn't say that he would defend him with only one person! "Mike. Brin clapped his hands and praised, Henson has been on the bag since the first quarter, and Embiid is afraid that he will have an extremely difficult time today.
If it was an ordinary No. 4 position to help defend Embiid, it might not have much effect. But when a "monster" with a height of 2.11 meters and an arm span of 2.21 meters appears in front of you, it's a different story.
Under the attack of the two elders, Embiid did not say anything, and it was difficult to even protect the basketball. Therefore, he did not hesitate and passed the ball to Croatian Saric who was ambushed in the bottom corner as soon as he was caught in the bag.
However, Antetokounmpo's speed was such that Saric simply didn't have time to make a move. He had barely lifted the basketball when "The Greek Monster" made up for it. Antetokounmpo's oppressive height is enough to make most pitchers give up on shooting.
As soon as Saric hesitated, the 76ers' offense was completely chaotic. Now it is equivalent to the 76ers' tactics not playing, and Saric also stopped the ball.
Embiid also wanted to play a second position, but this time Lopez went straight to the front defense.
If Rodriguez had been in possession, he might have been able to pass the ball past Lopez to Embiid, but Saric clearly doesn't have the ability to pass the ball like that.
In desperation, Saric had to pass the ball to Covington, who was on the outside. Covington didn't hesitate and took the ball and threw it.
But as Henson said, the 76ers can't be outside the three-point line every game. Under George's interference, Covington's three points were still off target!
"The first offense after the timeout came back, and the 76ers failed! I have to say that this is very important for Brett. Brown doesn't bode well! ”
As he spoke, the Pacers' offense had already pushed past halftime. Enraged, Embiid lunged at Antetokounmpo with the ball, and he knew he needed to save face.
But just as the two were about to collide, Antetokounmpo twisted his wrist and passed the ball away from Embiid's side. By the time Embiid turned around, Lopez had already lifted the basketball and dunked.
"Beautiful dunks, Embiid's defensive thinking is starting to get a little messy. Antetokounmpo's breakthrough brought a lot of trouble to the 76ers! ”
Henson, who rushed to the bench after Lopez's goal, nodded, and although he was the last man to finish the attack, Lopez was well aware that his task was the easiest.
His ability to score easily under the basket is due to Henson's excellent tactical set-up. Lopez had never had such an experience before with the Nets.
was dunked by his own opponent, can Embiid endure it? He was always too young, and sometimes impulsiveness and anger blinded him.
So in the next offensive round of the 76ers, Embiid, who was determined to get back face, did not pass the ball in the face of the bag, but forced to turn around and shoot.
But the heights of Lopez and Antetokounmpo are no joke, and even a future superstar like Embiid will struggle to shoot with the interference of these two people at the same time.
Sure enough, Embiid threw out a ridiculously short basketball. Because he had to turn up the arc in order to avoid Lopez and Antetokounmpo's arms. And if you increase the arc, the flight distance of the basketball will naturally become shorter.
After missing the shot, Embiid covered his head in frustration. But he didn't have time to frustrate himself because the Pacers' fast offense would continue to torment his nerves......
"Hehe, a chick is still a chick." Instead of standing on the sidelines, Henson sat back on the bench.
Henson's plan today is to force Embiid to shoot those difficult shots. And Embiid, this guy, was obediently led by the nose.
Now, Joel. Embiid should know if he's messing with him, right?
Halfway through the first quarter, Embiid was defeated by Brett. Brown won. Although he will increase Embiid's playing time today, he will not actually play too long. Letting Embiid play half a quarter is already a very bold attempt.
In the past, when Embiid came off the court, he did so with praise and beautiful stats.
But today, Embiid only scored 2 points after 4 shots after the half-quarter. grabbed 2 rebounds, but already had 2 turnovers. And his team has trailed the Pacers by 8 points in the first quarter. The score difference is only one step away from double digits.
There is no doubt that Embiid's performance in this half of the game is very inconsistent with his pre-game arrogant attitude. When the live camera gave Embiid a close-up, the African center was also unwilling.
This may be the most embarrassing half-quarter game Embiid has played since entering the league.
"Joel. Embiid has to be rested now, and as is customary, he shouldn't be playing again after the first quarter. Coach Henson's setup ate Embiid to death. He could be the first coach in the league to know how to deal with Embiid. Hopefully, Embiid can regain his form in the next games. ”
Henson is afraid that Kevin will be able to make Kevin. Haaland was extremely disappointed because he didn't plan to let Embiid play at his level in the next game.
How hard Embiid scolded before the game, now Henson has to double down!
Mike. Brin is right when he says that Henson is a chick-bellied man......