From this we can see why the two have such a good relationship.

Because this is not just a pure relationship off the court, but also a fit on the court. Wall's three-point ability is average and he likes to make sudden points. Yi Jianlian's space inside is perfect for him.

The opening two rounds also became a microcosm of the first half of the quarter for both teams.

On the Nets' side, role players are playing more, while on the Wizards' side, Wall and Yi Jianlian's pick-and-roll and derived tactics are also flourishing.

This period of time also showed a major characteristic of basketball games. Superstars have not exerted their strength, and it is difficult to open the score solely by role players.

However, there are only four quarters in the game, and the Nets are not in a hurry.

This quarter lasted until 9 minutes, and both sides began to take turns.

The Nets' court lineup includes Barbosa, Bradley, Turner, Crowder and Jokic.

Wizards side, Andre Miller, Beal, Otto Porter, Humphries, Nene.

At this time, the score on the court was 19 to 17, with the Wizards leading.

When the Wizards got the ball, Nene caught the ball and hit Jokic with his back in the low post.

Although Jokic played well in the regular season, just like Kobe who would miss three consecutive games in the playoffs, the playoffs are a brand new stage for rookies.

Nene would definitely catch him and beat him at this time.

Facts have proved that this approach is indeed effective. Nene forced Jokic to the basket, shot and scored, and also caused Jokic's thug to foul.

Although Jokic has done well in losing weight and gaining muscle, Nene is famous for his strength, second only to Ben, and his flexibility is also very strong.

Jokic, who first pressed hard, was forced to lower his center of gravity, then quickly turned around and shot.

Even if Jokic reacted at this time, his movements could not keep up with his brain, and the ball that was originally interfering became a hitter.

There are also additional penalties within Nei Nei.

In the exchange of ball rights, Turner hit Porter with his back in the low post, but the effect was not good.

This sophomore, who looks very much like "The Coach" Chamberlain, has excellent strength and defensive skills.

Turner finally passed the ball to Jokic at the top of the arc. Jokic didn't even catch the ball, but directly passed a volleyball-style pass to Crowder who was cutting inside.

But the ball was so fast that Claude didn't react and the ball hit his back directly.

After the ball bounced, it was in the hands of the Wizards. The Wizards were on a fast break. Bill rushed to the frontcourt and caused Bradley's hitter to foul.

There was a commotion in the place.

The Nets performed a bit poorly in this transition period from the bench.

Karl called a timeout directly.

After a timeout, Jokic comes off the court and Anderson comes on.

Jokic sat back on the bench, took a breath and looked at the court, his expression a little disappointed.

The playoffs were indeed a little different from what he imagined, and the opponents played very targeted.

"Nene is very strong. When he was in Denver, he pushed Kenyon Martin to the bench."

At this moment, someone tapped him on the shoulder and said.

Jokic turned around and saw Lin Ying, who didn't know when Lin Ying sat next to him.

"But defense is not the only way to solve the problem. Getting points back on the offensive end is the same."

Lin Ying said with a smile.

Jokic nodded and soon laughed again.

An optimistic person's troubles always come and go quickly.

But when he smiled, he unconsciously looked at Karl, but he didn't know if Karl would continue to let him play tonight.

Karl...the substitution period in the first and second quarters really didn't allow Jokic to continue playing.

Anderson also worked hard and played much better than Jokic.

However, those who are optimistic will not be too unlucky. With 4 minutes left in the second quarter, Chandler received his third foul of the night and was forced to take a rest.

It was at this time that Karl turned around and called Jokic up.

This moment made Jokic extremely happy, with a smile that couldn't be hidden on his big face.

At this time, the court was full of the main lineup, the score was 41 to 40, the Wizards were in the lead, and the Nets had the ball.

Lin Ying saw Jokic coming up and signaled him to come over for a pick-and-roll.

Jokic's reaction was quick, and he moved towards the top of the key.

The Wizards chose to flank Lin Ying, and Lin Ying passed the ball to him immediately.

Jokic's three-point opportunity at the top of the arc, he raised his hand to shoot after catching the ball.

Nene fought her way out.

But in the next second, Jokic suddenly changed from shooting to passing, and directly swung towards the basket with a long throw.

Lin Ying did not stop after passing the ball in front, but quickly cut inside and was always paying attention to Jokic's movements.

This pass to his mouth was extremely comfortable, and he took one step into the air...

"Bang!"

Just a powerful one-handed slam!

The Nets took the lead!

The Barclays Center erupted instantly.

Lin Ying gave Jokic a high-five while retreating.

"Does this count as me getting points?"

Jokic asked.

"Calculate."

Lin Ying smiled and nodded after hearing this.

Looking back, Nene caught the ball in the low post and continued to beat Jokic.

However, the Nets' defense changed. Lin Ying helped defend to the basket. The Nets' defense also rotated. Except for Wall who was left open by a three-pointer, everyone else switched defenses.

It was at this time that many people discovered that the Nets' current starting lineup was a bit defensively mobile.

"Crack!"

Lin Ying saw the moment when Nene turned around and took action, directly breaking the ball!

Nene reached out to pick up the ball.

Jokic showed his golf intelligence at this time and went to grab a position in advance. Nene unconsciously pulled him in order to grab the ball.

All this happened right under the nose of the bottom line referee. The whistle sounded and Nene was called for a foul.

After looking back and seeing the referee's actions, Jokic clenched his fist excitedly.

He seems to have found the joy of playing in the playoffs!

Lin Ying also smiled and patted Jokic's butt at this time.

This little fat guy's talent is indeed terrifyingly high, and he has already adjusted after a while.

The Nets' frontcourt offense.

Lin Ying continued to look for Jokic to pick and roll, and also continued to pass the ball after the breakthrough.

This time the Wizards did not dare to let Lin Ying miss the ball. Jokic saw the top of the back arc and took a shot directly.

"Whoa!"

The basketball hollow falls into the bag!

This season he has accomplished two things. First, he has successfully controlled his weight to the requirements of the coaching staff;

Second, he finally got his three-point shooting to the level he wanted!

Cheers and whistles were heard everywhere.

It’s really hard not to like such a fat guy!

In the stands, Walken Dean also touched his chin in deep thought.

Now it seems that Lin Ying's description of Jokic when he was drafted was not really an exaggeration.

Especially in passing, he is not only very capable, but also very creative.

Just compare the two balls passed to Claude and Lin Ying. In fact, both of them were very sudden. Claude couldn't catch it, but Lin Ying could.

In other words, Jokic is more suitable to play in the main lineup.
Chapter completed!