Chapter 392: Forward, Brooklyn
"Hey Boss, how was my shot today?" As soon as the Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Hornets game ended, Lance Stephenson, who had an excited expression, ran to the tall man and said to show off.
"Well done, but ......," said the tall man, "The parabola can be adjusted slightly, I mean it can be a little higher, because the right parabola can not only get a reasonable angle into the basket, but also reflect the correct shooting power, angle, and control the direction and landing of the ball, and you should also give the basketball a little spin during the shooting."
"Spin?" Lance-Stephenson asked, looking confused.
"The moment you shoot, gently pluck the ball out with your fingers, and the basketball will have a spin ......in the air," Gao Da Zhuang said as he gestured with his hand.
"Why?" Apparently Lance-Stephenson still didn't get it.
"Because according to the basic principle of the Magnus effect, the backspin ball produces the relative motion of the ball and the air flow during the flight, and the air and air flow attached to the surface layer below the ball are reversed, forming a high-pressure area, and above the ball, a low-pressure area is formed.
"Even if you don't hit a hollow ball and the ball lands on the back edge of the hoop, the strong friction of a high-speed spinning ball landing on the back edge of the hoop will reduce momentum. The ball will not bounce violently and bounce away, so there is more chance of landing in the hoop......" Gao Dazhuang continued.
"What is the Magnus Effect?" It's rare that Lance-Stephenson listened carefully to this big and strong man's words.
"It's a phenomenon in fluid mechanics," Gao Dazhuang said with a smile, in fact, this knowledge was also taught to him by the assistant coach just yesterday.
"Wow, Boss, I really admire you, but at the same time, I admire myself," Lance-Stephenson said with a cracked grin.
"Why?" Now it's the turn of the tall and strong, I don't understand.
"Because I seem to understand," Lance-Stephenson said, with a look of sudden realization.
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In this "three-point feast", Gao Dazhuang made 7 of 12 three-pointers, scored 35 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, and played a "double-double" record, which can be called the best player in this game.
The team's three-point sharpshooter, Kyle Korver, made 6-of-8 three-pointers from the field. scored 18 points; Pitcher Lance Stephenson also hit four three-pointers. 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists; Starting small forward Kawhai Leonard hit three three-pointers, scored 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 3 steals, and performed very well-rounded.
In addition, Jerry Starkhouse, Gerard Wallace and CJ Watson each hit one three-pointer.
After the game, Brooklyn Nets head coach Johnson and the team's core tall and strong attended a press conference. The New Orleans Hornets were presented by head coach Monty Williams and guard Eric Gordon.
"I was in attack mode during All-Star Weekend. Now is the time for the sprint," tall and strong remained the focus of the conference. In response to reporters' questions, Gao Dazhuang said confidently, "I think we have gradually found a way to win." The schedule is good for us, so we're going to try to win more games."
"Gao, in the second half of today's game, the Nets were frantically looking for opportunities to shoot three-pointers from the outside, is this a bit of a disdain for the opponent, or disrespectful to the opponent?" At this time, a reporter from a local New Orleans media in the audience asked a pointed question.
"No, of course not" Gao Dazhuang immediately denied the reporter's difficulty, and said: "They are all NBA players, you must know that the players who can enter this league have two brushes, and it doesn't matter what kind of name is printed on the back of the jersey, because we are all NBA players, there are no weak people in between, we respect our opponents very much, we just want to beat them."
Brooklyn Nets coach Johnson said in a good mood when talking about the game: "Needless to say, we put out the lights in the arena. ”
"The New Orleans Hornets packed the inside in today's game, so we made a few more passes and found those shots, that's how we played, and luckily we shot well today," Coach Johnson continued.
Unlike Coach Johnson, who won the game, the crushing defeat embarrassed Hornets head coach Monty Williams, who didn't shy away from his intentions when asked about using foul tactics to prevent the Nets from shooting three-pointers.
"I'm a traditional basketball player and a traditional coach, if you don't understand, that's your problem," Monty Williams said helplessly, "If you're going to break the record, then we're going to stop it, that's it, you have to understand that."
Hornets guard Eric Gordon, who scored 20 points in the game, spoke highly of his opponent's tall and muscular: "He's very efficient, he's probably the toughest opponent I've faced this season, and he has a good chance of being one of the greatest players in the league, not just in the game, but in history."
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Immediately after the victory over the New Orleans Hornets, the Brooklyn Nets traveled to Charlotte to take on the Charlotte Bobcats, the team of basketball god Michael Jordan.
There was no suspense in the result, and in this game, the Brooklyn Nets played a 20-point lead in the second quarter.
In the second quarter, the Brooklyn Nets made a frantic three-point run and hit eight of them to seal the game.
In the end, the Nets defeated the Bobcats 115-87, giving the opponent an eight-game losing streak.
In terms of stats, the Brooklyn Nets continued their three-point strategy from the previous game, hitting 16 of them from beyond the three-point line 41 times.
He scored a team-high 32 points and dished out five rebounds and six assists. Kenneth Faried contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, Kawhai Leonard had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Lance Stephenson contributed 11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Kyle Korver had 10 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and the Nets had five players in double figures.
For the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Kidd Gilchrist chipped in a team-high 17 points and five rebounds, Ben Gordon came off the bench to score 16 points, Kemba Walker had 10 points and eight assists, and Ramon Sessions had nine points.
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After the Charlotte tour, the Brooklyn Nets, who had won six in a row, rushed to Chicago non-stop. Away to challenge the old powerhouse Chicago Bulls.
Compared to the Brooklyn Nets, who are in the limelight. The Chicago Bulls have been in poor form lately, as the team's number one ace, Derrick Rose, continues to be sidelined due to injury, and the team has suffered a four-game losing streak and has also dropped to seventh in the East. Facing the menacing Brooklyn Nets today. Even Chicago fans don't dare to expect the team to win.
In fact, this is also true. The Chicagoans played bloodily throughout the game, and their iron-clad defense at one point suppressed the Brooklyn Nets' offense in the first quarter.
However, the Chicago Bulls' "bucket formation" lost its effect after the Brooklyn Nets pulled out their "three-point spear".
"Brush", "brush", "brush", a three-pointer from Tall Strong, Lance Stephenson, Kyle Korver, and Kawhai Leonard forced the Bulls to expand their defensive area. That's when the Nets shift their offensive focus to the restricted area.
That's when Kenneth Faried began to wreak havoc on the Bulls' interior, while Tall and Strong, Lance Stephenson, and Kaulvay Leonard also showed their impact.
Suddenly the Chicago Bulls were beaten with holes, and at the end of the third quarter, the Brooklyn Nets once again held a 20-point lead, so the Chicago Bulls, who lacked offensive power, were forced to surrender early in the fourth quarter.
117:88
The Brooklyn Nets had another big win in this game, hitting 18 of them from beyond the three-point line 42 times.
Gao Dazhuang watched from the wall in the fourth quarter and only played 29 minutes in the whole game, but he shot 8 of 14, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and made all 8 free throws, and still scored 27 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
However, the media focus after the game was not on the Brooklyn Nets, who won seven in a row, but on Chicago.
After the game, in front of a number of media outlets, Reggie Rose, the brother of Chicago Bulls core Derrick Rose, suddenly fired at the management of the Bulls, who he believed was very negative at the trade deadline, and stressed that if the Bulls can't equip Rose with enough helpers to compete for a championship, then Rose will likely choose not to return this season.
"Who do they [the Bulls] have on the roster right now? Have they considered getting stronger with some trades? If they want to win the championship, they have to get over the Miami Heat," Rose's brother said excitedly in an interview, "and now that there are not only Miami but also two teams in New York in the East, I don't feel like the Bulls are ready for the playoffs."
"My brother did his best for this team, and they never did anything!" He continued.
"Joakim Noah is a good player, and Lore Deng is great, but these players alone are simply not enough, they have to strengthen the core roster, and that's something management should consider" At this year's trade deadline, the Bulls chose to remain silent.
"Everybody's looking forward to Derrick's comeback, and if he comes back, ticket sales will go up immediately, but the question is whether he's coming back now to win the title or make money?" Reggie Rose said: "I don't think they (the Bulls) can win the championship right now."
When asked if Reggie Rose's remarks would have an impact on the team, Bulls coach Tom Hiberdeau was unimpressed.
"Of course not," said Hibodeau, "I know that the two brothers are very close, and we have always been concerned about Derek's health, and I think Reggie has the right to speak when it comes to what he said."
One of the biggest questions for the outside world right now is: when exactly will Rose come back?
Initially, he believed he could return after All-Star Weekend, but last week, Rose's attitude suddenly turned grim and he admitted that he would not rule out giving up all of the rest of the season.
However, later in the day, the Chicago Bulls officially released a statement from Derrick Rose: "I always think that the goal of the Bulls is very much in line with my goal, which is to bring another championship trophy to Chicago."
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Unlike the Bulls, who are mired in internal disputes, the Brooklyn Nets, who are currently in the limelight, have returned to their home court after a seven-game winning streak, and they will next face the visiting Dallas Mavericks at the Barclays Center.
Currently, Brooklyn is just one win away from the top spot in the Atlantic Division, and with a win over Dallas, they will be second only to the Miami Heat in the East. (To be continued......)