Chapter 244 [Unpopular Eastern Conference Finals]
In the Eastern Conference Finals of the Pistons vs. Nets, experts analyzed the lineups of the two teams in detail. They were generally optimistic about the Pistons and believed that there was a 60% chance of eliminating the Nets.¥f
The point guard competition, Kidd vs. Bloops, has a slightly better strength.
Kidd defended the assists king and was the best defender in the organization, but his scoring data dropped.
Billups' data reached the peak of his career, averaging 16.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. After controlling the rhythm and passing the ball, he looked for opportunities on the perimeter. His ability to break through and fouls is not bad, and he averaged 5.9 free throws per game.
Scoring guards Wang Jun and Hamilton are regarded as similar, unball-free running players.
Wang Jun has a long shooting range and strong ability to fight. Hamilton has rich experience in the playoffs, good organizational skills, and each has its own strengths.
After Hamilton entered the playoffs, he was in a state of great shape, scoring 21 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4 assists. Wang Jun only performed well in one game.
Experts believe that the No. 2 piston has a slight advantage.
Small forward Jefferson vs. Prince.
Jefferson is one of the most impact strikers in the league. He can hold the ball and attack and has poor shooting from mid to long distance. Prince is a defensive player with outstanding defensive ability. The offensive end mainly relies on fixed-point shooting and counterattack scoring, and the confrontation is not as good as Jefferson. The Nets have a slight advantage.
Power forward Kenyon Martin vs. Rashid Wallace.
The Pistons' lineup upgrade after the mid-term trading was mainly because of Rashid. Although he was in average form after entering the playoffs, he still played a tactical role.
Martin broke out in the playoffs and was able to play a role in both offense and defense, surpassing Rashid and being the Pistons' primary defense target.
The center is undoubtedly better than Collins.
Collins can only defend. The rebounding data is ugly. This is a confrontation between the rebounding maniac and the foul machine.
In terms of substitutes, both teams are 80% offensive. Kittles has a good offense and the Pistons' inside line is better. Oku and Collis Williams can play a role.
Lawrence Frank, who is younger than coach, cannot compare with Larry Brown at all.
This is also a major reason why the Nets are not favored. Lawrence is like a chess piece arranged by the Nets boss to save money. Doing so is not like he is determined to win the championship.
So far, not many people know that Lawrence is the man. Brown is a well-known defensive coach and iron-blooded coach. He has indeed brought the Pistons' overall defense to a higher level this season.
In short, the Pistons are good at dragging their opponents into their own rhythm, making a game, and then defeating their opponents with rich experience. Whether the Nets can open the offensive end is the key to victory or defeat.
On the Internet, most people hope that the Nets will advance, and it is normal for Chinese fans to support the Nets. Few American fans like the Pistons. Some even have fans of whoever plays the Pistons.
In the Pistons' game, they are all defense, and the play lacks viewing ability. The actions of these guys are no different from those of anti-humanity. Unless fans who like to watch defense, they cannot like it.
This year, the overall offensive score of the NBA has declined. Many teams, especially the Eastern Conference teams, are mainly defensive. Offensive basketball is more attractive to fans, and developing in the defensive direction is not a good sign.
On May 20, the first home game of the Nets began.
Compared with other super teams, the Nets' appearance ceremony is much lower-key. The lights are turned off in the whole game and the home broadcaster shouts out the player's name.
This is the rest of the Bulls played in the 1990s, and it is not as good as the Cavaliers who went home in the regular season. James sprinkled magnesium powder every game to make a show.
TNT Radio broadcast live, watching the starting lineup of both sides. Barkley introduced: "Wang Jun is likely to face Hamilton today. I think this is a strong point for the Nets. If he can play the advantage of the confrontation."
Smith smiled: "I think the Pistons will use joint defense to limit their opponents. Wang Jun will be powerful unless he rushes or goes to the low post to get a power. It is difficult for him to get such an opportunity. As for turning around and jumping on the outside, there are almost not many such scenes throughout the season."
Nets starters: Kidd, Wang Jun, Jefferson, Martin, and Collins.
Pistons starter: Billups, Hamilton, Prince, Rashid Wallace, Ben Wallace.
Rashid won the jump ball and the game began.
Billups was brought to the frontcourt, Hamilton started running, and Rashidra went to the pick-and-roll outside.
Martin immediately switched defense, Billups had no room to shoot, and passed it to Hamilton.
Hamilton circled the bottom line to the other side, but failed to shake off Wang Jun.
When dealing with the Pistons, not only Hamilton, Billups, but Prince also has good physical strength. When facing people who can run, it is not enough to use joint defense only, and mixed defense is more suitable.
The others ran up, leaving only Collins at the basket.
Wang Jun will not relax his defense against the off-ball man. Just relying on his tenacity when following others, his defense is not bad.
Hamilton passed the ball to Ben Wallace, and Big Ben caught the ball and leaned against Jefferson, turned around and wanted to drive the ball to break through.
Many people say that Ben Wallace is the boss of the Pistons. He has heard it too many times and believes it himself and wants to take more responsibilities.
This season, he averaged 9.5 points per game and now he is 10.3 points per game, which is a career high. However, as an insider, his shooting percentage in his early 40s is really a bit bleak, and he lacks the ability to attack independently.
Jefferson did not close to him, and kept a certain distance. As soon as Wallace turned around, he accurately poked the basketball. Martin picked up the basketball and passed it to Kidd.
The Pistons retreated very quickly, and Kidd gave up the fast attack.
The biggest difference between Rashid and Oku is his mobility. The Pistons' defense has almost no weaknesses except Hamilton.
The Pistons' defensive system is the same as the Nets. Only Ben Wallace is left in the interior. Four people on the outside rotate to defend three points. After covering, they will not miss people.
Wang Jun avoided Hamilton and met Rashid. Kidd and Collins dribbled the ball to the left in the middle, and then misplaced to Jefferson, who ran and passed the ball to the empty cut Martin.
After the rotation, Rashid withdrew from the inside and raised his hands close to interfering. Martin missed the shot from the right, and Da Ben grabbed the rebound.
In the Pistons' positional battle, they kept covering the running and couldn't run out of the room. Rashid missed the jump shot against Kidd, and the Corinthians, and Wang Jun grabbed the backcourt rebound.
Wang Jun pretended to pass it to Kidd. Princeka passed the ball. Wang Jun changed direction and successfully passed it from the backcourt and drove the ball to the frontcourt.
Unfortunately, Prince was too fast and soon caught up. Wang Jun failed to get a shot and passed it to Kidd.
Collins gave him cover from outside the three-point line, Wang Jun ran to the bottom corner, and Rashid followed again.
After Kidd and Martin picked and rolled, Ben Wallace replaced the defense actively, Kidd scored Martin, who cut into the basket with an empty cut, and another shot missed under Prince's interference.
Collins cannot shoot, and after he covers the outside, the Pistons player can empty the basket and double-team Martin.
When the Pistons attacked, Hamilton relied on cover to get rid of Wang Jun. Facing Collins' emergency stop and jumped, Martin grabbed the rebound.
The game just started and the rhythm was already drowsy. Barkley yawned as he broadcast the game live.
Chapter completed!