Chapter 199: Maddie one-on-one Carter
Playing the Nets away, Qiao Hai made a comeback.
The Grizzlies' combat effectiveness is immediately different, which is reflected in the rhythm and integrity of the team, after Qiao Hai's comeback, the Grizzlies' offensive rhythm is normal all of a sudden, and the offense is high. The tide has come and gone, and it has become more integral.
Against the Nets, the Grizzlies' offense remained the same, with all kinds of air-cut runs and catch-and-shoot shots, which were very efficient.
On the defensive end, the Grizzlies broke each other, Kerry Kittels and Keith Van Horn were prevented from death, Stephen Marbury played well, but one person couldn't fight five people, the Grizzlies' defensive strategy was like this, defending the other four, and putting Stephen Marbury on the attack.
The Grizzlies led by 11 points at halftime, and the Grizzlies gradually extended their lead to more than 20 points in the second half.
In the end, Qiao Hai's return helped the Grizzlies win the Nets easily.
In another victory, the Grizzlies scored in double figures, including Maddy scoring a game-high 29 points, along with five rebounds and six assists.
Mike Bibby, Sean Marion, Brad Miller, Earlboy Eggins and Chauncey Billups all scored in double figures, among them, Earl Boykins and Billups scored in double figures, and Qiao Hai was delighted, and the dual-control tactic was used for the first time in a game against the Jazz, and it worked well.
Therefore, in the next three games, Byron Scott led the team, all using this set of rotations.
The effect was mediocre, but as a result, Chauncey Billups quickly adapted to playing the second position with the ball in hand, and Erboykins also found his position, coming off the bench to receive the ball and disrupt the battle.
The two point guards played their respective roles and quickly propped up the Grizzlies' second team's offense.
Even without Raheem, the Grizzlies' rotation is open.
Therefore, Qiao Hai still sees the progress of the team, Byron Scott has done some work, and he has unique experience in the use and training of point guards, which Byron Scott has helped Qiao Hai.
The dual-control combination has been formed, the Grizzlies have more options in rotation, and the offensive play of the bench has also been enriched.
Coupled with the gradual strengthening of Princeton's tactics, the Grizzlies' strength has jumped again.
After this jump, Princeton's tactical proficiency has been infinitely close to 100%, the bench rotation has basically been trained, and can contribute in a limited time, it can be said that the current Grizzlies are already the strongest Grizzlies, and perhaps the only place that can be improved is that Sharif Abdulahim has not yet returned.
Once Raheem returns, this Grizzlies will really become the strongest Grizzlies at this stage, and Qiao Hai will also lead the team to impact the Western hegemony of the Lakers, Spurs and other teams.
In January of the new century, the Grizzlies started the game with a 2-1 record.
Then, on Jan. 9, they flew to Toronto to adjust the Raptors on the road.
The game was in the spotlight, and Tracy McGrady returned to the Air Canada arena to challenge his cousin, the boss of another Canadian team, the Raptors, as the Grizzlies boss of fellow Canadian teams.
The Canadian Derby, Cousin Battle, Maddie and Brian Reeves challenge the old owners, and the two outstanding rookies Steve Francis and Sean Marion are each the owners.
A combination of various factors made this game an instant hit.
Obviously, the Raptors and Grizzlies have only been in the NBA for a few years, and this is the first time they have received such attention.
The Air Canada Arena, a 19,800-capacity arena, played in Toronto against Vancouver, and Toronto fans showed their enthusiasm and quickly took over all the stands in the arena.
Before the game started, even Qiao Hai had to sigh, no wonder Toronto was able to keep the Raptors in the future, compared with Vancouver, which was sluggish, Toronto's ball market was much better, at least the fans here were more enthusiastic about basketball than Vancouver.
Inside the arena, McBrin and Mav Albert commented on the game.
"In the 1995 NBA overseas expansion plan, Toronto and Vancouver were selected separately and built their own teams, one established the Toronto Raptors and the other established the Vancouver Grizzlies......"
McBrin introduced the history and origin of the two teams, this game has a lot to watch, NBC TV also attaches great importance to this game, temporarily adjusted this game to the national broadcast of the game, the Grizzlies have very few national live broadcasts, only three, including two away games against the Lakers, and one home game against the Raptors.
It's understandable, because before the season began, no one would have imagined that the Grizzlies would grow to where they are now.
It's the Raptors, there are many media predictions before the season, Vince Carter is making steady progress, the Raptors have a chance to taste the playoffs in the new season, if Brian Reaves returns to the state he was in his prime, and Steve Francis is worth the top again, the Raptors will even become one of the giants in the West.
However, it is clear that Steve Francis is worth a lot of money, but Brian Reeves is slumping.
However, the Raptors are still in the top six in the East and have an excellent record, so it should not be a problem to make the playoffs for the first time this season.
On the other hand, the Grizzlies have a more stable playoff season than the Raptors, so, McBrin said: "Both the Grizzlies and the Raptors have the opportunity to taste the taste of the playoffs for the first time this season, and as a new team to the NBA, their progress is amazing, especially the Grizzlies, who have jumped to the top four in the West this season, with an excellent record, gorgeous offense, young and promising coaches, and the core players broke out in December and won the best ...... in December All of this is a sign of the Grizzlies' tremendous improvement this season......"
On the sidelines, Qiao Hai directly beckoned all the players to gather together and arrange the opening style of play.
The Raptors have a good record now, but they are only ranked sixth in the East, and it seems that there is still a big gap with the Grizzlies, who are currently third in the West, but Qiao Hai knows that the most difficult teams to play in the regular season are teams like the Raptors.
The reason why the Raptors are difficult to play is because they are young and vigorous, and they can break out at any time, and this kind of young and vigorous team, once it breaks out, you can't stop it.
Steve Francis and Vince Carter on the perimeter will put a lot of pressure on the Grizzlies, and Doug Christie is an excellent perimeter defender who knows his former teammate Maddy well and can effectively limit Maddy, who is currently the star of the Grizzlies.
The interior is the weakness of the Raptors, Kevin Willis and Antonio Davis start, and the bench is Brian Reaves, the strength of this main rotation interior combination is indeed not strong, but the problem is that the Grizzlies are also missing Raheem, and the interior strength is much weaker than before.
Therefore, if this game really wants to be fought, it will be a big showdown between the outside players of the two teams.
Qiao Hai changed the starting line of this game, the point guard is still Mike Bibie, and the Grizzlies need to maintain the firepower on the offensive end, so Mike Bibie, who has more firepower, needs to start.
Shooting guard replaced Ragabel, who was tasked with misaligning the defense to keep Steve Francis in the spot.
As for Maddie, he will play the No. 3 position, against his cousin Carter, Qiao Hai gave Maddie a chance to prove himself, Maddie will be one-on-one with Carter on the court, whether it is offensive or defensive, it can be said that in this game, the fate of the Grizzlies is in the hands of Maddy, Maddie wins one-on-one, and the Grizzlies win.
Maddie loses one-on-one, and the Grizzlies are likely to lose.
On the inside, without Raheem, Johi used Sean Marion to play the No. 4 position, and the center was still Brad Miller.