Chapter 158: The Battle of Princeton
After arriving in Sacramento and staying at the hotel, Qiao Hai was interviewed.
Anyway, I can't dodge, Qiao Hai simply accepted an interview with several reporters, or the same question, who is stronger in the Princeton tactics of the Kings and Grizzlies, Qiao Hai's answer is very subtle: "I don't know who is stronger, but the afternoon game will prove whose Princeton tactics are stronger." ”
The implication of these words is obvious, Qiao Hai leads the battle to the upcoming game, and the result of the game will tell, who wins, whose Princeton tactics are stronger.
Now the Grizzlies have won six in a row, and the Kings also have a 3-1 record, and in terms of record, it is clear that the Grizzlies are better.
Offensively, the Grizzlies averaged 110.3 points per game in the first six games, and the Kings averaged 108 points per game in the first four games.
So, if you compare it at the data level, it's clear that the Grizzlies are doing better.
But Qiao Hai didn't dare to say big things, Qiao Hai wanted to ensure that every big thing he said could be realized in the end, but in this game, he couldn't guarantee it, because the victory in this game was not important to Qiao Hai, and he would not use props to ensure the victory of this game, so Qiao Hai couldn't say whether he won this game or not.
Anyway, it's better to win, and it doesn't matter if you lose, this is Qiao Hai's attitude.
The reporter also went to interview the King, and Rick Adelman was interviewed.
On the question of who is better, Princeton of the Grizzlies or Princeton of the Kings, Rick Adelman's answer is similar to that of Joe, and the game is in full swing.
Some reporters have tried to interview Pete Carell, but Pete Carell has always refused to be interviewed.
Obviously, the Kings also know that keeping a low profile and that the game against the Grizzlies is bound to get a lot of attention, which is something that can't be helped, although in the heart of his heart Rick Adelman believes that the King's Princeton tactics are the orthodox Princeton tactics.
Because the founder of the Princeton tactics is in the King, and the Grizzlies' Princeton tactics don't know where they came from, they seem to be playing well, and how much actual combat power they can have, Rick Adelman is skeptical.
Pete Carell also suspects that as the founder of Princeton's tactics, Pete Carell knows the difficulty of Princeton's tactics, not only the playing style is complicated, but this set of tactics has high requirements for players, and Joe Hai can find Brad Miller as the offensive core of this tactic, Pete Carell is already surprised, but in addition, Pete Carell doesn't think Joe Hay can do it perfectly.
For this match, the king takes it very seriously.
The video of the Grizzlies playing six games, Rick Adelman accompanied Pete Carell to watch it before the game, and they studied the Grizzlies' Princeton style of play, and Pete Carell quickly discovered the similarities and differences between the Grizzlies and the Kings' Princeton style of play.
As the founder of Princeton's tactics, Pete Carell also quickly found the problems in Grizzly Princeton's tactics.
So, Rick Adelman wants to see the real chapter of the game, in fact, he has a lot of certainty of winning, and the so-called game of the real chapter here is completely different from the real chapter of Qiao Hai's game, Rick Adelman believes that he has booked the victory of this game.
Playing Princeton Tactics with the founder of Princeton Tactics, isn't this a class axe?
So, before the seemingly calm game, in fact, a fight has already begun.
The game was held at the Arco Arena, and before the game, the CCTV film crew was allowed to enter the stadium for filming.
The biggest difference between playing away and the home game is that tens of thousands of fans on the sidelines will no longer cheer for you, but will only send you endless boos, which is what Qiao Hai said to the CCTV crew before the game.
Indeed, for NBA teams, players, and coaches, away games are no different, and the biggest difference is the support of the fans on the sidelines.
However, Su Qun also asked, doesn't the NBA have the problem of home whistles?
Qiao Hai's answer is: Of course, the problem of the home whistle exists, but not every game has a home whistle, so, as a coach, most of the time, Qiao Hai ignores the problem of the home whistle.
Before the official start of the game, Qiao Hai announced the starting list for this game.
The point guard is still Mike Bibie, the scoring guard Maddy, the small forward has been replaced by Sean Marion, the power forward Raheem, and the center Brad Miller.
Sean Marion's first official NBA game was a milestone moment for Marion.
Qiao Hai chose to start Sean Marion in this special game, and he also had his considerations, Sammak's outside shooting was quite accurate, playing 6 games, Sammark can contribute 9.7 points per game, hitting 1.5 three-pointers per game.
But compared to Sean Marion, Sammark's only advantage is outside shooting.
Whether it is running without the ball, or single-defense and supplemental defense, Sean Marion is stronger than Sammark, and it is not a little stronger, the only projection that is a little worse, Sean Marion is also adjusting, once the adjustment is successful, this starter will really have nothing to do with Sammark.
For the first NBA start in his life, Sean Marion was very excited, but Qiao Hai pulled Sean Marion and said, "Sean, don't get too excited, pay attention to control yourself." ”
Sean Marion nodded heavily, and when Qiao Hai saw this, he found that Sean Marion was still not calm.
So, he was ruthless: "If you don't fight well, I will replace you immediately." ”
After playing 6 games as a substitute, Sean Marion's ability is no longer a problem, the only problem is that many times Sean Marion will use too much force, and if this force is too strong, it will easily affect the team's offense, so the meaning of Qiao Hai's words is obvious, he asked Sean Marion to collect the little fight, don't make any more trouble, if there is a mess, Qiao Hai will replace him immediately.
Sean Marion's face was bitter, and he was not so excited in an instant.
However, he nodded anyway, and then followed up with four other starters.
"The Grizzlies and Kings are on the starter, and the game is about to begin...... "McBrin and Marv Albert explain the key battle, and on the Kings' side, the starting point guards are White Chocolate Jason Williams, shooting guard Nick Anderson, small forward Corris Williams, power forward Chris Webber and center Vlad Divac.
The Kings' starting lineup has not changed, and the Grizzlies have changed a Sean Marion, and McBlin naturally has to focus on it.
"This year's No. 5 rookie Sean Marion started, this will be his first start in the NBA, the first six games, Sean Marion's performance is qualified, averaging 9.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 blocks per game, the talent on the offensive end has not been shown much, and the talent on the defensive end has been a bit overflowing."
For Sean Marion, Qiao Hai's cultivation is methodical.
At this stage, the Grizzlies only need Marion to show his talent on the defensive end, Qiao Hai needs to transform Sean Marion into a defensive gate first, as for the offense, Marion also needs to adjust himself, whether it is the shooting hand type, or the choice of the offensive end, it needs to be transformed, this is a long-term transformation, and it is difficult to complete overnight.