Legend Raiders

Chapter 942 The first playoff game

Chapter 942 The first playoff game

April eighteenth.

The playoffs of the 14-15 season officially kicked off.

There will be four games today, two in the East and two in the West.

The first game is the Bulls and Raptors ranked fourth and fifth!

This game can be described as a defensive-oriented battle.

The Bulls have Thibodeau in charge, and the Raptors have Casey coaching.

Needless to say, the styles of the two coaches are both defensive.

But judging from the lineups and tactical systems of the two teams, the Bulls still have some advantages.

After all, Thibodeau has richer coaching experience, and the hardcore defensive combination formed with Jeff Van Gundy that year made him more inclined to defense after becoming the coach.

But it might be a joke to say that Thibodeau doesn't understand offense.

Moreover, with Pau Gasol in their team, their inside offensive power is also very impressive.

soon.

Players from both teams entered the field one after another.

There is no doubt about the football market in Chicago, and the fans who came to watch the game were packed to the brim.

Followed by the warm-up and appearance ceremony.

Eyes full of red, the fans couldn't help but get excited.

The warm music unique to the Bulls home court made the fans on the scene even more excited.

at last.

The two teams started to play.

Here's how the Raptors started.

The center forward is Jonas Valanciunas, who has gained a firm foothold. This style is tough, but against weaker European players, he can now stand alone.

Power forward is Tyler Hansbrough.

If Hansbrough can turn his passion into skills and tactics, then his future will be higher.

pity.

If his physical fitness is one of the best among white players, then in other words, he is one of the most reckless among white players.

The mind is not calm, and the golf quotient is slightly insufficient.

But as a role player, he's more than adequate.

The small forward is Terrence Ross, who played his worth in the Magic.

This guy's physical fitness is really off the charts, and he not only has strong explosive power and personal quality, but also his scoring ability should not be underestimated.

He and Hansbrough are completely different concepts. Both are very physically fit, but one already has a star appearance, and the other is a role player.

The shooting guard is naturally DeMar DeRozan.

For the entire Raptors, the new Dragon King is not for sale.

His middle distance is unsolvable, his turnaround jump shot is sure, and his physical fitness and talent are also super strong.

However, if he can develop a long-range projection, then the Raptors may also think carefully when trading him in the future.

of course.

Facing Kawhi Leonard, presumably any manager will eventually choose to trade him.

The point guard is Kyle Lowry.

Since he left the Rockets, he has gradually started his road to stardom.

Although he is not tall, he fully demonstrated what a point guard should be like.

Look at the bull again.

As one of the symbols of this team, Derrick Rose's performance after returning this season, although not as good as at his peak, his threat is still there.

It's just that his style of play has hardly changed much, and it is very regrettable that some injury problems will reappear in the future.

But at this stage, he is still the soul of the team, and he has the organizational position in charge. Although his style of play tends to be offensive, if he organizes seriously, he is also a good player.

The shooting guard is completely favored by Thibodeau, and he also uses his own actions to repay Thibodeau's trust in Jimmy Butler.

With him in the backcourt, Rose will have very little pressure.

And his tough style is very likable, except for the emotional intelligence problem, he is really a very good guy.

Small forward is Mike Dunleavy.

For some old fans, he definitely has some good memories.

But when he entered the league that year, his projective style was criticized for his softness.

However, such players tend to have a long career. Up to now, Dunleavy has played for as many as 13 years.

Starting from Dunleavy, the Bulls' lineup suddenly became a lot higher.

The power forward is Pau Gasol.

There is no doubt about his ability. Even if he will change many teams in the next few years, his role in the team and the contribution he can bring to the team are still very much liked by every team.

Coming to the Bulls this season, it can be said that he is about to pass his peak year.

But he is still that ten million-level power forward, and he is still the all-star who is criticized for being soft on the inside, but can always bring surprises and stability!

The center is Joakim Noah.

Ever since this guy was injured, it seemed that his competitive state suddenly began to decline.

His passion is really a sight of the Bulls, but he can only defend. Even if he can get an annual salary of tens of millions, he is still a senior blue-collar.

immediately.

The match between the two teams then began.

Section one.

With the Bulls at the right time, place, and people, they have played very impressive strength, whether it is the offensive end or the defensive end!

Especially the Bulls' defense!

From the details, Thibodeau is better than Casey!

and so.

The score of 23:16 is completely understandable.

After the start of the second quarter, the Raptors tried to be more offensive, but in doing so, they directly killed themselves at the Bulls' home court.

They only scored [-] points in a single quarter, and the Bulls may be embarrassed, and only scored [-] points.

Seven points plus six points. In the first half alone, the Bulls took a [-]-point lead at home.

After the halftime break, the Raptors finally got the hang of it, and played at the level they should have on both ends of the offense and defense. They scored 22 points in a single quarter and won this quarter.

The Bulls were pulled back by five points, which is not good news for them.

For a defensive team, once they find a way to break the point, the final result will be very clean.

Because eight points may only take a few minutes for a wave of impact.

When the opponent finds a state to overtake, it is really difficult to win back the victory from the defensive team.

and so.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, all members of the Bulls gave up the offense directly and completely focused on the defensive end.

have to say.

Thibodeau really doesn't know whether he is conservative in handling such a situation, or whether the team has no confidence in its own offense.

Because there may be no problem with keeping it, but if you can't keep it, the final result will be terrible.

But the Raptors really give face!

Under the strong defense of the Bulls, they couldn't find a point to break the game. Only DeRozan was good at it.

And Lowry once again turned into a playoff coward, and Terrence Ross also fell short.

By the end of the game, the Bulls and Raptors didn't have high scores. The former scored 81 points, while the latter only had [-] points.

This is the end.

The first opener of this season's playoffs ended with the Bulls' final victory.

(End of this chapter)