Chapter 57: The Chinese Derby
The Pacers' game against the Bucks has finally begun, and many Chinese fans are watching the game. It may not be a tight contest, but this match has two Chinese players, and that's what Chinese fans are looking for.
Before the game, a reporter interviewed Chinese fans on the sidelines, "Why do you want to watch this game?" ”
"This game has two Chinese players in the NBA, regardless of their strength. In the pinnacle of basketball, I am proud to be able to see two Chinese players competing on the same court. ”
Yes! Because of pride and pride, this game has attracted the attention of Chinese fans.
At the beginning of this game, Li Cheng lived up to everyone's expectations, he took the ball one step inside the three-point line, and in the face of Reed's defense, Li Cheng calmly shot, and the basketball was steadily drilled into the basket.
Li Cheng's shot opened the scoring floodgates for the game, and Reed turned around to block and singled Li Cheng in the low post to help the Bucks hit their first goal of the night.
Li Cheng has no way to attack Reed, not to mention the defense in the low post just now, and his defensive skills in other aspects are almost zero. Of course, these are only based on the NBA.
Today, the Bucks' defense of Li Cheng is different from that of other teams before. They didn't think about cutting off Li Cheng's catch with the passer, they mainly relied on Reed's ferocious interception and aggressive defense. Obviously, under such a defense, Li Cheng was a little uncomfortable.
In this attack, Li Cheng easily received a pass from Tinsley, but as soon as he got the ball, Reed reached out and cut off the basketball that Li Cheng was holding in his hand. This ball, Reed slapped Li Cheng's hand hard, but the referee did not blow the penalty.
Li Cheng could only complain to the referee, and then shouted to Tinsley: "Give me the ball, pass it higher." ”
Tinsley nodded in understanding.
Bogut's shot was denied by the basket, and Foster picked up the rebound, and it was the Pacers' turn to attack again. This time the ball didn't get to Lee, and Granger's mid-range jumper added two more points to the Pacers.
Ross Barkley and Van Gundy were the two guests who were on the scene today, and Barkley said: "Both teams are not very good defensively, and it should be a good game today, and now they are very fast in transitioning between attack and defense. ”
"Alright! I admit so. But with the style of these two teams, it is difficult to attack the championship. Only a tough defense can win the championship for the team. Van Gundy said.
Barkley secretly said in his heart: "This kid hasn't adapted to the horn yet!" He thought in his heart but opened the subject, "Reed broke through Lee again, he shook twice in a row to appear in the gap, Murphy came out to make up for the defense, passing!" Wow! Another Chinese player, Yi is on the inside, and he fills the frame with both hands, beautiful! ”
"A player like Lee is very easy to be beaten up on the defensive end, and his contribution on the offensive end can actually be offset on the defensive end."
Van Gundy studied Li Cheng's game video, and when he saw Li Cheng being used as a black hole by his opponent again and again, his good impression of this player disappeared immediately. When he was commentating on this game today, he saw that Li Cheng was broken through by Reed several times in a row, and a feeling of disgust even rose in his heart.
In fact, Li Cheng's table is seen by all the head coaches in the league. If you make an objective evaluation, when Li Cheng flashes on the offensive end, that kind of bizarre appearance is enough to make up for his holes on the defensive end. And now he's still very young, as long as he's willing to work hard, he can always work defensively.
was suppressed by Reed on the defensive end, and Li Cheng also decided to make some counterattacks. He sped up his run, and relying on Foster's cover, Li Cheng turned around and shook off Reed. Granger, who was singles with the ball on the side, was already ready to pass the ball, and after Li Cheng received the ball, he jumped and shot directly.
When Li Cheng successfully shook off the players who were marking him, he shot 87% from the field, and it can basically be said that as long as he can shake off his opponent, he has already scored.
Reed is also a second-round show, and he is also a second-round show who has watched 50+ in a single game, but there are many similarities between his fate and Li Cheng's. Li Cheng also has a lot of admiration for a player like Reed, but now that he is in the game, he can't be soft.
And in Li Cheng's understanding, when playing against a player, only by showing all his strength, is he complying with the other party, and at the same time, he will win the respect of the other party.
In the face of Li Cheng, Reed appeared very silent, but he never relented in every breakthrough, and since the start of the game, Li Chengcheng has not successfully defended Reed's breakthrough. Fortunately, Foster's defensive awareness was good, so he didn't let Reed's every breakthrough cause a score.
The first quarter lasted until the fifth minute, and neither team manager called a timeout. Barkley praised: "The flow of this game is really high, and the transition between the two teams is so fast, it is really enjoyable to watch. ”
"Both teams are built around individual player ability, with Indiana relying on the power of the forward players, while Milwaukee relying on Reed to break through the Pacers' forward defense, connect with the big men on the inside, and then cause damage." Van Gundy said.
Van Gundy said it very well, the Pacers' offense is mainly launched by Li Cheng and Granger, strangling one of the two of them, the Pacers' offensive threat is less than half, if they can strangle both of them, the Pacers are waiting to be beaten. The Bucks are similar to the Pacers, but in theory, it's like this, but it's not easy to really strangle the opponent's core.
Barkley and Van Gundy were commenting on the side, but the originally harmonious scene on the court suddenly changed color.
Li Cheng first took the ball with his back to Reed, and then directly turned around and scored two points with a back-to-back jumper. Then he shook off Reed again and received a pass from his teammate to hit a shot, and then Murphy helped him block and dismantle, Li Cheng faced Yi Jianlian, and the two Chinese players faced each other directly.
"Li Cheng and Yi Jianlian are facing each other for the first time, and the scene that Chinese fans want to see has finally appeared." Celestial Dynasty 5, Yu Jia shouted loudly.
Today's commentator Xu Jicheng said: "Li Cheng should still choose to shoot this ball, and Yi Jianlian can't block him." ”
Sure enough, in the face of his compatriots, Li Cheng was not merciless, he slapped the ball, and then decisively stepped back to shoot, and the basketball grazed the inside of the hoop and drilled into the basket.
Li Cheng's scores are often concentrated, and this is what many people evaluate - shining moments. Li Cheng's scoring characteristics are very helpful when the team is chasing points, or when they are drawing.
Li Cheng's sudden force made the situation on the field change abruptly, but then, a person who surprised everyone suddenly broke out......