Build a Dream Dynasty

Chapter 75: All-Star debut

At the beginning of the second half of the game, Eagles coach Larry Drew made adjustments to the starting lineup. Crawford replaced Marvin Williams as a shooting guard and added a ball-handling point. Josh Smith tops the power forward position.

In fact, in comparison, this lineup is the most powerful lineup for the Eagles. When Josh Smith was young, he was flying in the sky, but with the increase in weight brought about by muscle growth, Smith's agility declined significantly. Compared with a tall and heavy small forward, he was a more mobile player on the court. Strikers are better for him.

Joe Johnson contained George’s defense, and the Eagles took advantage of Crawford’s attack. After the warm-up in the first half, Crawford, who played with the nerve knife, found his touch on the offensive end, and the attack succeeded at the beginning of the second half. .

Crawford's gorgeous style of play is recognized by the league. His back dribble and small jumps are unique in the league, and this gorgeous dribble also arouses the emotions of the Eagles' home fans, and the scene is full of waves. After a wave.

It's just that this noise was quickly beaten back by the Nets. Crawford's offense is indeed gorgeous, but his defense is also notoriously watery. Another main point of attack for the Nets is Lopez on the inside. Lopez, who has a great desire for the All-Star Game, encountered a direct competitor and began to attack hard, and the effect was not bad. He shot 5 shots. Three, scored 6 points.

Although there are no superstars, the Nets have dealt with the more powerful Eagles through changeable tactics, forcibly holding back the Eagles' impact again and again. At the end of the third quarter, the Nets led by 8 points 79-71.

In the fourth quarter of the game, the Eagles' Joe Johnson, as the Eagle King, began to take over the team's offense. With the reputation of "contemporary Jordan", his offensive skills were outstanding, and he was never soft at critical moments. He scored 8 of 8 in a single quarter and scored 16 Points, whether it is Paul George or veteran Carter, whoever defends is useless, leading the Eagles to overtake the score with two and a half minutes left in the game. However, at the critical moment, Paul George stood up. First, he fouled Josh Smith with a shooting from beyond the three-point line. He won three free throws and made three of three free throws. Then he succeeded in 2+1 in the fast break and scored six points in a row. This wave of operations also completely destroyed the Eagles' hearts. In the end, the Nets defeated the Eagles by 113:107 and a six-point advantage, improving the score to 27 wins and 24 losses. The gap between the teams was also narrowed to two games.

There was some luck. In the first game Landry joined the team, he encountered an opponent whose power forward position was not too strong. The performance of 5 of 8 shots and 10 points and 5 rebounds was worth Steven's performance. Satisfied. Jiang Mingliang, who watched the game at home, was a little consolation. After all, Jiang Mingliang gave up the potential stocks in the team to facilitate this transaction.

A day later, the Nets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, who started their trip to the East, at home. Griffin, who had locked in an All-Star Game starter in his rookie season, scored a large double-double of 28+12 at the Nets’ home court. But it was difficult to stop the team's defeat.

Jiang Mingliang's reaction was also very real when watching Griffin's stretch and brutal clasp at the scene, but it's good to appreciate it. Jiang Mingliang agrees with the Clippers' practice of sacrificing records to brush data and experience points for Griffin, but if he is in that environment, he doesn't think he will practice Griffin that way.

A power forward, his skills in fancy dribbling are full. It can't be said that his efforts are useless, but he always feels that he is practicing in the wrong direction.

On February 5, the results of the NBA All-Star starting vote were officially released. Kobe Bryant became the box office of this All-Star vote and became the starting guard in the West. Paul surpassed Manu Ginobili and partnered with him on the guard line. The other three positions are Durant, Griffin and Yao Ming. However, considering that Yao Ming is injured and has basically been reimbursed for the season, there is a high probability that Bynum of the Lakers will start the game.

In the Eastern Conference, James, the little emperor, won the highest number of votes, and his Heat teammate Dwyane Wade occupied the first position of the Eastern Conference guard. MVP ranking No. 1 Rose, Howard Warcraft and little melon Anthony occupied the other three starting positions.

On paper, this is one of the few years where the Eastern Conference All-Stars can compete head-to-head with the Western Conference All-Stars. Griffin was selected as an All-Star starter in his rookie season, the first person after Yao Ming.

The head coaches of the East and West All-Star Game are Rivers and Popovich respectively, and the All-Star bench list is also decided by these two coaches. Of course, there will inevitably be some pressure from sponsors, and some people will definitely be selected.

On February 6, the Nets went to Miami again to challenge the Heat led by the Big Three. In the first round of the match between the two teams, they were restrained by the Nets' zone defense. In this game, the Miami Heat tried their best to teach the Nets a lesson. However, after the opening, the most dazzling cubs in the audience were not any of the Miami Big Three, but the Nets' All-Star candidate center Lopez. The first quarter of the game, the Heat's restricted area, whether it is Joel Anthony. Neither Chris Bosh nor Haslem could match him normally, and UU's wonderful performance of scoring 12 points on six of eight shots made people addicted.

But the strength of this Heat team is really unstoppable by the Nets. The Nets tried their best to play and had excellent tactical execution. They couldn't bear James and Wade's continuous fouls and used free throws to kill the difference between the two sides. And when the Nets' tactical execution declined and the players' feel declined, the opportunity for the Heat to gradually open the point difference came.

Compared with Anthony, it was a little easier for George to fight against James, but watching the young man in front of him grow step by step and has made great progress, James also sensed some "crises". Perhaps within two years, George will become a notable opponent in the East.

The final score between the two teams was fixed at 125:109, and the Heat won the Nets with a 16-point advantage.

The Heat's Big Three, James scored 32 points, Wade scored 31 points, and Bosh scored 18 points. The Big Three combined to score 81 points, which is a relatively high proportion in this season's game. , Lopez played well in the interior, scoring 22 points, which is also the highest score in the team. In addition, George, who fought hard against James, scored 17 points, but the hit rate was only 6 of 17, which was slightly low. In effect, Korver scored 3 three-pointers and scored 11 points, which can be regarded as his own contribution. No other player scored in double figures.

On the social software after the game, some fans are still dissatisfied with the team’s refusal to trade Anthony. Many people think that the Nets’ existing lineup can take off with a superstar. Of course, there are also rational fans who affirmed the ball. The team's progress this season. Although there are no big-name free agents this summer, we will cultivate George well, and we will have two All-Stars next season!

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