Chapter 224: Floor Balls Not Counted in Statistics
After the opening, the Pistons' offensive end continued the more successful play in the first few games of the series, but added some changes.
The main focus is on Anthony and Billups, but at the same time, Rashid Wallace takes more responsibility for long-range shooting in the offense, with the aim of pulling Sabonis or Dazhi away and trying to create opportunities for Anthony to play Walton in the low post. The high quality of cover and the machine-like execution make these tactics effective.
Hu Qingniu started the game with the main inside, wanting Dazhi and Lao Sa to cover each other and form a dislocation. But both attacks failed.
Fortunately, Lao Sa still took the frontcourt rebound and handed it to Wade, who faked a step and hit a mid-range shot, and finally opened.
Coming back to defend Wade, he directly cut off Hamilton's pass and pushed a wave of lightning fast breaks. In the next few rounds, he was even more firing and fought extremely resolutely. Wade started the game with a 100 percent game, ready to burn himself and fight to the end.
The Pistons, on the other hand, were a little hesitant, and victory was just around the corner, but several of the Pistons' starters suffered from gains and losses. Anthony, Tianzun and even Big Ben all had shots, but the game lasted nearly five minutes and it was only Billups who hit an open goal.
The Bobcats continued to rely on the hot-touch Wade to keep scoring goals, and the Pistons found Wade a little scary today after a few rounds of defense. So he began to flank Wade, and when Wade broke through, all five Pistons were facing him. The defense improved, but the offense still couldn't be opened, and by the time Wharton hit a three-pointer, the Pistons found themselves trailing by eight points at 5:13.
Seeing this, Larry Brown called a timeout and scolded everyone, including Billups, who had just scored the only goal. In Coach Brown's view, the team's offense is not good, and the responsibility lies with Billups in the playmaking position.
After the pause, the Pistons began to focus on Anthony's mid-range, although Wharton's top defense and the interior defense behind him were in place, but Anthony's back offense had too many tricks and he hit continuously.
The first quarter ended quickly, with Wade scoring 16 points, compared to five for his teammates.
Coming back in the second quarter, Wade continued to stay on the court and fight with the bench. But the problem in the first quarter was still unsolved, that is, no one could shoot the ball except Wade, and at this point the Pistons began to surround Wade with three people, no, or should I say strangulation.
But Wade can still hit the mid-range or cause damage in the face of such defense. Wade, who got Jordan's inheritance, can only be described as terrifying. I couldn't see him perform like this against Maddie and Carter, because at that time, he could win with only two towers on the inside. Now that the twin towers are failing, Wade can only stand up on his own.
On the Pistons' side, Anthony's offense was out of focus after he went down, and Billups's three-point shooting was also ineffective, but the little melon continued to play after a few minutes of rest. Now it's time to fight bayonets, and no one has a respite.
As soon as Anthony came on the court and occupied the horn area, the Pistons' offense immediately began to become clear, giving the ball to Anthony and letting him lead the offense. Little Melon is both a solo singles and a passing ball after attracting the bag, and even the short three points can be lucky to roll into the basket.
The second quarter was a confrontation between Wade and Anthony, and the big game was able to quickly mature them. Compared to the other two outstanding rookies in the '03 class, James and Bosh, they are already ahead of the curve.
The Bobcats started well in the second half, Wade made a steal, Wade assisted Wharton for three points, Wade made a big shot, and the difference quickly stretched to 8 points. The Pistons quickly called a timeout, and Wade attacked more fiercely in the second half than in the first half, and this was only the first of many timeouts that Brown called because of Wade.
During the pause, looking at Wade, who was so tired that he was about to collapse, Hu Qingniu suddenly felt a little distressed.
"D, how are you, take a break."
Wade gasped and said stubbornly.
"No, coach, I can still play, ahem......"
After saying a few words, they all started to cough, and Hu Qingniu quickly stroked his back.
"Okay, okay, you're still playing."
Hu Qingniu decisively made the decision to let others play more, and although Wade did not get off the court, he was able to reduce his responsibility on the court to rest.
But the night was destined to belong to no one else. Neither Sabonis' back nor Alstom's big open space could be exchanged for scoring, but allowed the Pistons to catch up with the score. In moments like this, you can't play the whole for the sake of playing the whole, and what you think is absolutely right on paper is all useless on the field.
Basketball has always been a sport in reality, with various factors, and no matter how reasonable Hu Qingniu's tactics are, there are times when they backfire this time. That's right, at this time, you can only let the superstar play his own offensive rhythm.
It's the same personal confrontation between you and me, and Wade relies more on personal ability. On top of this, Pierce added a little teammate assistance. Or get the ball in a big gap, or call a solid pick-and-roll, or create a mismatch. Wade didn't need any of that at all, and his speed was as easy as going around a stake on the other side.
Therefore, the two of them seem to be boiling with blood coming and going, but only by savoring it will you find that there is something else in it. Most of the Bobcats' players are in the division finals for the first time, and there are inevitably some irregularities. But the Pistons players, all of them are human beings, and they have seen too many big scenes.
In the final minute of the game, the two sides were still evenly divided. The moment of truth has come.
With 30 seconds left in the final game, Wade stepped back and made a jumper, which was a few centimeters shorter and bounced off the front of the basket.
Hu Qingniu saw that under the basket, old Sabonis was lying there, and he was immediately relieved.
But suddenly, during the jump, a pair of big black arms stretched out from the back of Sabonis's head, and Sabonis grabbed the basketball at about the same time. Lao Sa subconsciously shook it desperately, but it didn't work, and the two of them became a rolling gourd.
Feeling that there was someone on his back, in order to protect himself, Lao Sa quickly let go, this time is not a joke, a careless back fracture.
Both fell to the ground, one was Lao Sa, and the other was Daben, who didn't want to die.
In fact, Big Ben had some fouls just now, but now that the ball is in Big Ben's hands, the referee discussed it, and in order to balance, announced that the two sides were competing for the ball.
Sabonis and Big Ben are competing for the ball, which is logically a big chance of winning, but Hu Qingniu is still faintly worried in his heart.
The referee tossed the ball into the air and blew the whistle at the same time.
Big Ben's swarthy face couldn't be seen at all, he had just landed heavily on his back from a height of more than a meter.
Holding his breath, Big Ben had completely stuck Sabonis behind him the moment the ball jumped on both sides. After that, he desperately grabbed the ball like a life-saving straw. This ball contains all of Big Ben's ferocity, shrewdness, judgment, a moving hunger for victory, and a heart to death.
Sure enough, Hu Qingniu's concern was correct. Sabonis is getting old, and Hu Qingniu can make him rejuvenate, but the current old Sabonis no longer has the same hard work as when he was young.
The Pistons had the ball, and the Pistons at this time were greatly boosted by the encouragement of Big Ben.
When the ball arrived in the front court, after several transmissions, even Anthony felt that the ball was hot and did not dare to shoot. Seeing that time was about to run out, both sides were anxious. In the end, Anthony hurriedly shot, and at the emergency moment, Dazhi Shenbing was a big slap fan, and the ball flew towards the Pistons halfcourt.
Good opportunity, Hu Qingniu jumped to his feet with excitement on the sidelines.
Wade, Alston and Wharton chased the ball together, and although Wade was physically exhausted, he was still the fastest.
It's close, it's close, there's still a little bit left to catch up, Wade tried his best, but he still had a smile on his face, as long as he picked up the ball and immediately got to the empty basket, he could kill the game.
Wade was already close and bent over to pick up the ball.
The mutation was sudden, and the Pistons player with a blue and white jersey next to him was already about to catch up.
Wade struggled to bend over, his hand already touching the basketball.
The Pistons jumped in the air, lying in mid-air and pounced on the basketball.
Wade's eyes widened.
But the opponent grabbed the ball in his arms first, curled up on the ground and couldn't stand up, waiting for his teammates to support.
It was Hamilton, Hu Qingniu sighed, and it was again the player who was suppressed by Wade for a series. The moment of truth stood up.
It's not Anthony's masterful individual offensive skills, it's not Wade's overlord-possessed killing, or even an average player's clever pass or dunk. But this ball embodies the true connotation of the Pistons' iron blood.
Floorball is a more uplifting thing than rebounding.
Floorball, the best expression of a team's desire to win. Hamilton fought his way from the back to the front, throwing his body out to take the ball down. The goal doesn't show any stats, but the goal, which won't be counted after the game, stopped the heartbeat of the entire city of Detroit for three seconds.
The power of iron and blood, and even that.
In the final moments, Billups ran out of the air and scored the final blow, and the Pistons broke the entire balance for the first time and took the victory.
But compared to the shock brought by the previous two floor balls, this lore ball also looks dull.
The game is over, and the Bobcats' season journey is over.
But they still received applause from the 18,000 Charlotte fans in attendance, making it the best Charlotte team ever.
Hu Qingniu and Larry Brown shake hands.
"You've taught me a lesson, on the basketball court, fighting spirit and the attitude of giving up everything for the glory of your heart are sometimes much more important than strength."
"Coach doctor, you are also very good, you are the most promising coach I have ever met, in a few years, you will surpass me. By the way, my invitation, how did you think about it, come and join the big family of the American team, maybe you can learn two tricks from me, how about it? ”
"Let's wait until the season is over, the game is over, but the team's business is not over yet. Good luck to you and the Pistons as you win the final championship in the East. But next time, I hope it's you who wish me the best of luck. ”