The media is generally optimistic about the Nets winning away from home, citing high morale.

Since Scott's departure, the Nets have lost just one game and are currently on a four-game winning streak.

In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Bucks on the road.

In the summer, Larry "Big Bird" Bird returned as president of the club and the first thing he did was to sack coach Isaiah Thomas.

In 1987, Thomas publicly stated in the media: "If Larry Bird were a black player, he would only be considered an average player." Such words hurt Bird deeply, and retribution finally came 16 years later.

Rick Carlisle took over as head coach, and the team's main stalgivings O'Neal Jr. and Miller signed a new contract.

Unfortunately, the Pacers' summer signing was not successful, not only letting go of the main center Brad Miller, but also missing Wang Jun.

Bird is very optimistic about Wang Jun, but the team's first-round draft pick was sent out, and the second round had to choose the "spare tire" James Jones, who also thought about trading with the Heat, and was one step slower.

Now that Wang Jun has played, Bird regrets it very much, he should have started earlier, what are you waiting for in the summer league?

Wang Jun has a physical advantage at the No. 2 position and can shoot, which happens to be lacking in the Pacers.

He is the perfect successor to Miller, and Miller can be safely used as a substitute, and the Pacers will definitely be able to challenge for the championship again.

The Pacers aren't bad at the moment.

Power forward Jermaine O'Neal has reached his peak this season, with a well-rounded skill set, being able to shoot from all positions without dead ends, and can also play with his back in the low post, turn and jump, and often deliver beautiful big hats on the defensive end.

He is stable at 20+10 and averages 2 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. The team is currently the first core and ranks among the best in the MVP selection.

Ron Artest is a super defensive player. You can shoot and score with crab steps to the basket. With an average of 18+ per game, the peak of his data career.

Shooting guard Reggie Miller has already locked up the Hall of Fame, and he has to defend himself with three points.

Blue-collar center Jerry Foster is a well-known warrior with the best physicality among whites, with excellent positioning and anticipation skills, and is good at rushing for frontcourt rebounds and defense.

Jamal Tinsley, who was a famous street fighter before entering the league, broke through sharply. The shooting is slightly weaker, and it is considered a qualified starter.

Off the bench, Al Harrington is the No. 4 who is good at shooting, averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and is a strong contender for the Sixth Man of the Year this season.

In addition, there are super dunker Fred Jones, rookie pitcher James Jones, former Kings interior Pollard, experienced Anthony Johnson, and power forward Crohill who can go inside and out.

The Pacers have played well this year. It also depends on the whole.

In the locker room, Wang Jun was thrilled that he was going to face off against the legendary superstar.

Miller's name, he had heard it when he was in junior high school. At the 1996 Olympics, he watched the Dream Team game, and Miller was an important three-point point for the team.

At the time, he thought the man was very thin. Some deformities, but the strength is very strong, and I am impressed.

But. He was not excited to ask Miller for an autograph, but to blow up the other party. Achieve yourself.

The Pacers are short of a capable No. 2 position, and James Jones off the bench has a similar style to Miller. Skinny three-point shooter.

He likes the counterpoint type the most, and wants to fight for a big explosion!

Lawrence not only arranged for Wang Jun and Miller to match, but also arranged tactics for him. "Wang Jun, this time you have to actively play a fast attack, you have an absolute power advantage, you can go to the low post to single out Miller, pay attention to the side block. Kenyon covers, misaligned and then aircuts. ”

As a coach, no matter how famous the opposing veterans are, when they are old, they must be mentally prepared to be used as offensive breakthroughs, and Miller is now the defensive weakness of the Pacers.

Lawrence added: "Richard, if Artest defends you, don't attack, go to the bottom line and wait for an opportunity to attract the defense." Tinsley is not tall, and Jason has to make a bold move if he has the chance. ”

On the Pacers' side, Carlisle arranged O'Neal Jr. as the core main attack, double cover inside, Tinsley broke through, and made a layup when he had the opportunity, and there was no chance to share the ball for O'Neal Jr. or shoot from the perimeter.

The tactics are simple, the top three in the East are more about winning on defense.

CCTV5 broadcast live, and Chinese fans are looking forward to the game in front of the TV.

The two sides started the game, seeing Artest and Jefferson standing together, Wang Jun against Miller, Zhang Li immediately predicted: "Wang Jun is not under much pressure in this game, it must be very good to play." ”

Nets starters: Kidd, Wang Jun, Jefferson, Martin, Collins.

Pacers starters: Tinsley, Miller, Artest, O'Neal Jr., Foster.

Foster jumped to win, and Tinsley received the ball and wanted to go straight to Semimiller in the middle for a fast break, and the ball was very bold.

Boldness is a common problem among streetball players, who can pass the ball with a clever stroke, but also are prone to mistakes.

Wang Jun saw the opportunity, reached out and cut the basketball, squeezed Miller to get the ball, completed a steal, he passed the ball to Kidd, and ran to the front court.

With faster reflexes, he can do more on the field.

The players pulled away, Kidd saw that the defensive strategy was man-to-man, and Miller defended Wang Jun, so he gently hoisted the ball to the right.

Wang Jun took the ball with his back and leaned against Miller, took a step, protected the basketball with his body, and turned violently to the right.

Miller has a lot of experience in defense, doesn't need to be the body, follows the side defense, and if he goes deep into the basket, O'Neal Jr. will make up for it when he is there.

This time O'Neill Jr. was not there.

Martin pulled up to cover for Kidd and got rid of Tinsley, and O'Neal Jr. was positioned far out, otherwise Kidd would have gotten the spot.

Kidd ran to the right where Wang Jun could see to attract the defender and receive the pass.

Wang Jun turned around and burst into the basket and scored with a low hand. 2 to 0.

Miller was beside him, he couldn't jump when he was squeezed, and Foster was slow to make up the defense.

Scott took the lead in applauding on the sidelines, and that's what he wanted Wang Jun to do, and if Kittels was put on it, there was no advantage in beating Miller.

The Pacers blocked the offense, Tinsley broke through quickly, and Collins was smart enough to put him at a certain distance and shoot without stopping. Tinsley passes to Altai, who in turn hangs to O'Neal Jr.

Xiao Ao singled out Martin, his turnaround jumper was interfered with, he missed the basket, and the rebound was grabbed by Kidd, and he immediately launched a counterattack.

Wang Jun's defense against Miller will not have any gaps, Miller's speed is already very slow, and Miller will have a hard time defending Wang Junke when counterattacking.

Wang Jun rushed straight inside, and Jefferson brought a high lob ball to the front court and sent it into the penalty area.

The ball speed is very slow, but it is the most suitable pass for Wang Jun, he relied on Miller to make the opponent unable to jump, reached out to win the basketball, turned to the bottom line, and scored with one hand on the board with his right hand.

Miller had no choice, and his teammates couldn't defend it, 4-0.

Pacers coach Carlisle, and Bird, who watched the game, were very unhappy.

If Wang Jun is a man of the Pacers and forms an outside line with Artest, the confrontation is too strong, and it is difficult for the opponent to defend. Now it is Miller who has been attacked by several muscular men of the Nets.

The Pacers attacked, O'Neal Jr. blocked in the middle, and Tinsley broke through and was divided into the middle, who was close to Kidd and passed to Artest.

Atay singled Jefferson and forced a breakthrough with a crab step.

Jefferson's team training and Wang Jun were single-handedly all day long, and he was too familiar with this trick, so he raised his hand to interfere with Atai.

Atay's shot selection was not very good, forcing a basketball to pop out of the frame, and Collins took the rebound.

This season, the Nets are among the top five in the league in defensive efficiency, and the Pacers have a deflated start. (To be continued.) )