readytorunbook Chapter 465 Rise up!
Chapter 465 Rise up!
Chapter 465 Rise up!
George Hill left the Pacers and the Jazz, which is a bit of a past life.
But the meaning here is different.
In the previous life, George Hill left the Sir because he had no achievements, but this time it was different, he won the championship, and he left for a better future!
Indiana didn't intend to force them to stay. After all, Xu Xuan had already left, so why would anyone else be left behind?
It is impossible to win another championship.
After winning the championship this time, the people of Indiana have also become more active. The dreams that have not been fulfilled for so many years have now been realized, and the rest can be safely digested.
They didn't have that much ambition, and they never thought that it would be okay to have two consecutive championships or three consecutive championships.
One championship has been enough for them to be happy for many years, otherwise, why do you think Xu Xuan's departure was so smooth?Why don't Indiana fans hate Xu Xuan?
Their hearts are small and easy to satisfy, so they are not so resistant to those who leave, and they are not as crazy as Miami.
Moreover, they firmly believe that Xu Xuan will come back one day. This is the most important fertile ground for Xu Xuan's growth, so how could he not come back.
George Hill's joining the Jazz this time is a big contract, so Xu Xuan didn't refuse when he said he wanted a treat.
The road was quite winding. Originally, Salt Lake City was a place similar to the fringe of urban and rural areas. Hill took Xu Xuan around for a while before arriving at the location of this family restaurant.
I called Xu Xuan to measure the surroundings of the restaurant. The environment is not bad. The house is surrounded by a corn field, and on the other side is a pond that seems to be dug manually.
It was a Saturday, and there were quite a lot of people in the restaurant, but Hill had already reserved a seat. When entering the restaurant, the waiter saw Hill coming, and enthusiastically took the two of them to the window next to the pond.
Some customers also recognized Hill and Xu Xuan, some secretly took pictures, and a big brother who seemed to have had a drink shouted loudly: "George, can we XXX the Lakers tomorrow?"
It seems that he should be a fan of the Jazz. Hill smiled and turned his head to answer: "Of course, that's for sure."
Xu Xuan's face was black when he heard the conversation between Hill and passerby A. Can he show some face by communicating like this in front of their Lakers players?
Xu Xuan took the menu sent by the waiter, picked the expensive ones, and ordered more than 600 US dollars.
After drinking the pre-dinner soup, the dishes began to be served one after another. The two chatted and ate while eating. It was not bad. This special diet in Salt Lake City was quite suitable for Xu Xuan's taste.
After lunch, Xu Xuan walked away directly.
It's time to catch up on the old days, the game is going to be in the evening, and both of them need to go back and prepare.
The Jazz is very strong this season, and many people say that the Jazz may reach the top four this season.
They haven't made much reinforcement this season, but every one is very crucial.
They first traded for French forward Boris Diaw from the Spurs.
What the Spurs got in return was the signing rights to the Jazz's 2015 second-round pick, Oliver Hanlan.Oliver Hanlan is currently still playing for the Lithuanian powerhouse Sakiris.
现年34岁的迪奥是2003年NBA选秀大会的首轮第21顺位新秀，NBA生涯至今，他分别为老鹰、太阳、山猫、马刺等队效力。至今他共出战过991场NBA常规赛（其中531场以先发身份出战），在场均27.7分钟的上场时间里，这位法国悍将可以交出8.9分、4.5个篮板、3.5次助攻的成绩单。
Diaw has played for the Spurs for four and a half seasons, during which he played a total of 331 regular season games. The Spurs are also the team that Diaw has played for the longest time in the NBA. He can contribute 22.5 points and 7.4 points in an average of 3.8 minutes per game. Rebounds, 2.6 assists.
上赛季迪奥的年薪为700万美元，他的合同将于2018年夏天到期，下赛季他的年薪为650万美元，2017-18赛季的年薪则为700万美元。
The purpose of the Spurs trading him is also very simple, in order to make room for Dajia. After all, with Dajia, Dior is a bit redundant.
In addition, there are "Eagle King" Joe Johnson, who the Lakers were eager to trade before, and George Hill. Although Trevor Booker left the team, overall, they have strengthened a lot.
The fans of Salt Lake City are very concerned about this game. They have lost a game to the Portland Trail Blazers before, and now they are being touted by the media as if they are going to win the championship. They urgently need a victory to save their confidence.
It's just a pity that Gordon Hayward, the head star of the Jazz, temporarily truces due to physical discomfort. Xu Xuan originally wanted to communicate with him about "Canyon cosplay", but now he has no chance.
At 7 p.m., after warmups, players from the Lakers and Jazz enter the court at the Energy Solutions Arena.
The fans in Salt Lake City are crazy. If you rank the crazy index of fans of all NBA teams, then the fans in Salt Lake City should be ranked in the top five.
Seeing Hill on the opposite side, Xu Xuan didn't know how to describe his mood.
I was a teammate before, but now I am an opponent. I feel that there is no such thing as impossible in my heart.
After the two teams finished their final pre-match preparations, the referee signaled the two teams to start.
Xu Xuan put on his equipment and came to the court. His starting teammates were still Russell, Ingram, Randall and Yi Jianlian.
On the Jazz side is the starting lineup of George Hill, Hood, Singles Joe, Diaw and Gobert.
With Hayward absent, singles Joe was promoted to the starting lineup.
Their lineup is strong defensively.
Hill, Hood, Eagle King, Diaw, and Gobert are all very strong defensive players in various positions, especially Gobert, Xu Xuan dare not take it lightly for the next two consecutive games.
The Jazz also has a history. In the 2011-2012 season, the Jazz team led by Deron Williams also made it to the playoffs, although it only stopped in the first round.
It's just that the Jazz's record has been limited and sluggish in recent years, and this season has been blown like this again.
However, in today's environment where small balls are prevalent, the Jazz's style of play has become a clear stream. Head coach Quinn Schneider still emphasizes the use of airtight physical confrontation to maintain the team's defensive performance.
Just like what he said before the start of the season, they will rely on defense to win the final championship!
This is why they prefer players in traditional positional warfare like Diaw, Hood, and Hill. They don't want to run at all.
They will use a tortoise-speed offensive rhythm to depress the opponent's offensive rounds, just like the Jagged Pistons in the early [-]s.
This is a style of play that is almost against the times. Many people also want to see if the Jazz, who has been crazily boasted this season, can play any good against the Lakers.
Yi Jianlian and Gobert's jump ball, Yi Jianlian does not have a height advantage, Gobert is a famous tall man in the NBA, with a height of 216, but Xu Xuan is estimated to be more than that now, this guy should have a second development
The referee blew the whistle to start the game and threw the ball into the air. Yi Jianlian jumped hard. The ball was sent back to the backcourt by Gobert.
The Jazz are really slow.
1 秒
2 秒
3 秒
George Hill, who was in possession of the ball, was barely able to advance past halftime until the attack time was approaching the 15-second violation.
Xu Xuan: "."
Speechless.
To be honest, if the ball is pulled down by Yi Jianlian, the Lakers' offense will almost be completed.
Seeing Xu Xuan's eyes, George Hill pursed his lips cryptically, he didn't want to do that either. But there's no way, that old guy Quinn is watching from the sidelines now.
Slowly advancing through halftime, the pick-and-roll also came as scheduled.
Xu Xuan didn't rush to match up with Hill, but turned around and followed Dior, who was in the pick-and-roll, to a 45-degree angle.
Pick and roll, switch defenses, play without passion.
But there is no way, the Jazz are not only playing against the Lakers, they are playing against all teams.
"bang"
Missed.
Xu Xuan grabbed the ball and prepared to counterattack.
The Jazz's offense is slow, but they are fast when they retreat, which does not give the Lakers a chance to counterattack quickly.
Meat grinder defense!
Leaving aside the issue of their offense, Xu Xuan could clearly feel the aggressiveness of the Jazz's defense when the Lakers were attacking.
Very arrogant kind of arrogant!
Xu Xuan suddenly felt the pressure.
"Tsk tsk, this is still without Hayward. If there is Hayward, wouldn't the defense be more fierce?"
Now this Jazz team lacks a soul. Singles Joe is old after all, and there is still a big gap compared with the young Hayward.
Hayward is currently the top seven small forwards in the league, but his score in 2K is not high, only 84, not even as high as their team's Derek Favors.
Playing the Jazz, Xu Xuan made a lot of shots.
After halftime, Shi just came to the opponent's three-point line. Under the almost surprised eyes of Quinn Schneider, Shi Shiran threw a three-pointer.
Don't look at me, your defense is so tight, you still don't take me out.
There's only one way to break through the well-organized defense, Wave!
Unscrupulous waves!
Anyway, it's hard for me to play routinely, so it's better to go to the end like this, maybe the hit rate can be even higher.
Xu Xuan advanced to the frontcourt, didn't even call the pick-and-roll, turned around to control the rhythm, and lifted the ball to score a three-pointer.
Quinn Schneider, who had been paying attention to Xu Xuan's side from the sidelines, was dumbfounded again, he dared to vote!
Lawless!
Still playing games like this?
In other words, if you vote like this, are you really sure?
Or is it just a few blind throws?
Kunin Schneider looked unhappy. Xu Xuan's slapstick touched his tactics. If Xu Xuan was in his hands, he could guarantee that he would not play for more than three seconds. Of course, Xu Xuan would not be there. His subordinates are enough, even if he is here, he probably has no chance to take charge of Xu Xuan.
The shot was solid, and the three-pointer on the right side of the top arc hit!
Quinn Schneider curled his lips, the game has just started, and he doesn't know how it feels, just like this!
You've got it!
But he is not a fool, and he is still a little worried. He still dares to continue to wave even if he misses a second shot. Now that he makes a shot, can't he let Tianlang out of the hole?
However, coach Quinn Schneider watched a few more rounds and found that Xu Xuan didn't really float from the outside all the time. Shots and drives create opportunities.
Although it is still a wave, Xu Xuan will still shoot if the opponent's defense is in place at mid-range. Xu Xuan will pass the ball when Deying, Russell and others are empty, but Xu Xuan is working hard to find better shooting opportunities.
The wave returns to the wave, but the brain is still clear.
This is difficult to deal with.
If Xu Xuan is really like Yang Shaoxia, Quin Schneider will not worry about it. He has ten thousand ways to make the reckless man realize what is wrong
At 6 minutes and 22 seconds of the first quarter, the score was 15 to 16, a very anxious score.
Coach Frank called a timeout.
The Jazz's defense really opened his eyes, and he decided to cooperate with Xu Xuan to make a strong medicine.
"Nick, Louis, you two will play later, we will play a three-back system!" Frank said.
If you want to wave, then wave to the end. Now I completely let go of my height and focus on outside shooting.
Are you defending?
Let's see what you can guard against!
Not so easy to guard against!
"Huh? The lineup of the Lakers. Is Coach Frank learning and selling now? The three-guard system!" The commentary from ESPN had a surprised expression.
"Using running and bombing to deal with defense? It is indeed a good way, but this is equivalent to abandoning all your defenses!"
The three guards are still Nick Young and Lu Wei. This is a fart!
Quinn Schneider's eyes lit up.
He is not afraid of running and bombing tactics, all he has to do is to suppress the evil trend of running and bombing!
"Take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen the attack and take them away in one wave!"
Back from the timeout, Xu Xuan flicked his hand and missed a three-pointer by Yang Shaoxia, and the rebound was protected by Gobert.
There was a wave of pick-and-rolls in the frontcourt, and the Jazz's offense was handed over to Gobert's basket.
Gobert doesn't have many offensive methods, most of them are under the basket. For this ball, he chose to turn over for a layup.
Yi Jianlian interfered, but the effect was not obvious. Gobert's physical condition is really good. He has long arms and legs, stretched out, and it is too difficult to completely restrain him.
"Humph!"
Quinn Schneider snorted coldly, looked at the score on the field, "Three defenders? They didn't even know how they died!"
15:18.
The Lakers sent out the baseline ball.
Xu Xuan brought to the frontcourt, Yang Shaoxia and Lu Wei kept running on the three-point line.
Boom, boom, boom!
With Xu Xuan speeding up his dribbling rhythm, George Hill was left behind by Xu Xuan with a simple Crossover.
Helpless, strong defense is strong, but Xu Xuan's one-pass technique is too strong. Hill knows Xu Xuan very well, but he knows that it is impossible for him to defend Xu Xuan.
But the Jazz have help defense.
As soon as Xu Xuan passed Hill, the singles Joe and Hood pounced on him.
Fierce defense!
Under the double attack, Xu Xuan was not a god either. As soon as he dribbled the ball, he was stolen by the ruthless Hood.
Seeing this scene, Quinn Schneider nodded in satisfaction, this is the effect he wanted.
The opponent missed a three-pointer, made a dribble error, and his side kept scoring. The Lakers took the lead to fight them?
(End of this chapter)