Zhang Lili commented: "Yang Jian's technique is simple and effective, and he can make shots when facing people. He shoots too fast, and shooting is more threatening than dunking. He only played 5 and a half minutes in the first quarter and led the team to 22 points."

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Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jianqian may score 20 points in a quarter, and the Jazz can't do it without double-teaming him."

Zhang Lijia smiled and said: "It's best not to double-team. Let's see how many points he can score if he lets go and throws. A game of 50 or 60 for an individual is better to watch."

Coach Jerry Sloan shook his head secretly on the sidelines. He felt that Yang Jian must be double-teamed, but the Sonics had too many firepower points for the Jazz to defend against.

Next, Sloan shouted from the sidelines, asking the players to double-team Yang Jian resolutely.

Doing this will free up other players, and Sloan also recognized the vacancy, and Yang Jian cannot be allowed to score endlessly. Last season, Yang Jian scored 40 in the first game of his career against the Jazz. If something like this happens, it will affect the Jazz's entire season.

morale.

As a result, the Jazz were almost defeated in a single quarter. Schrempf, Payton, and Kemp scored consecutively. Yang Jian attracted a double team and distributed the ball, and his teammates took the ball.

George Karl is not a rigid coach who makes substitutions based on time. Schrempf felt hot today and was on the court for the entire quarter.

Kemp, who committed two fouls, was taken off to rest with 4 minutes left. If substitute Sam Perkins hadn't missed two open jump shots, the Sonics would have scored more than 45 points in a single quarter.

The Sonics' offensive efficiency in the first quarter was terrifying, with a 42-25 lead.

Schrempf made 4 of 5 shots in a single quarter, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 11 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.

Yang Jian mainly passed the ball in the second half. During the counterattack, Hornacek was fouled and made two free throws. He scored 15 points and 8 assists in a single quarter, almost scoring a double-double.

Payton also came into play in the second half, scoring 7 points and 2 assists in a single quarter. He was more like a shooting guard today, running to catch and shoot, cutting and catching Stockton one-on-one, playing very flexibly.

In the second quarter, the Sonics fielded an all-substitute lineup and played a two-guard tactic. George Karl boldly introduced new players, letting newly traded point guard Mookie Norris play with Snow.

He made the deal just to enrich the team's tactics. Last season, the SuperSonics' substitute lineup could not get up to speed.

Norris is responsible for holding the ball in pick-and-roll breakthroughs and passing the ball, and does not shoot unless it is an easy shot. Craig Elu plays as a point forward and plays from the outside, while Perkins and Terry Cummings partner inside.

It's a floating outside shot.

When it comes to signings, the SuperSonics management puts a lot of effort into making choices. General manager Wally Walker understands football and won a championship on behalf of the Sonics in 1979. He will sign according to the requirements of the coaching staff and can also analyze

Tactics to convince the boss.

After Cummings joined, the SuperSonics' interior evacuation ability is one of the best in the league. Under this system, Norris, who is good at breakthroughs but lacks scoring ability, can also use his talents. His teammates are willing to pull him out to provide cover for him, a newcomer, and create opportunities.

A large amount of inside space. He has good speed and flexibility and can break through with the ball in misplaced positions.

Sloan sent tank center Ostertag on the field again, but he still struggled against the substitutes.

Big White Bear couldn't defend him, so the Sonics played a pick-and-roll, and the two inside men were pulled out to catch and shoot, which made him uncomfortable. If he defended him, he would be passed by smaller guards, and both Sonics point guards could beat him.

Under the influence of Yang Jian, Eric Snow has been making progress and is not just a "towel man" who enlivens the atmosphere.

Snow learned ball protection skills and turning breakthrough skills from Payton, and he organized the offense to find running teammates. He also practiced shooting hard and was able to catch and shoot, and he could guarantee a good shooting rate in open mid-range shots and three-pointers.

Before the team went on vacation, Yang Jian chatted with Snow and suggested that he spend time practicing shooting during the vacation and not be satisfied after winning the championship. Snow knew that his physical fitness was average, and he needed to have excellent shooting ability to get a high salary.

, he is not willing to be a substitute for the rest of his life.

If Snow's personal ability is strong enough, he will be poached by a high salary like P.J. Brown this season. Yang Jian knows that the SuperSonics is not suitable for Snow's long-term development and encourages him to go out in the future. As long as Payton does not retire, Snow will be in the SuperSonics

Sonic will always be a substitute. If he can play shooting guard, he can get more performance opportunities.

The score difference between the substitutes of the two sides did not continue to widen. Veteran Perkins did not feel well today, and Craig Elu also missed two shots. George Karl adjusted according to the situation and replaced Perkins early and took a rest.

7 minutes of camp.

The Sonics relied on Snow, Cummings, and Kemp to score and maintained their lead.

Yang Jian rested for 6 minutes and returned to the court to show off his strength again. The other two stars also returned to the court. New post Osella Harrington replaced Cummings.

Veteran power forward Cummings is not suitable for playing for too long. He has poor confrontation, average physical strength, and is easily injured. George Karl plans to limit his playing time to less than 15 minutes, and Kemp will only need to play for a while when he is resting.

The SuperSonics coaching staff also wants to train new players. Harrington's upper limit may not be high, but he works hard on the court, and the coaching staff wants to give him some time to express himself.

If Harrington adapts to the rhythm of NBA games in the regular season, he can play some role in the playoffs. He is 206cm tall and weighs 107kg. He is relatively capable at the center position in the team and has excellent athletic ability.

Harrington performed very well and completed the tasks of screening and rebounding assigned by the coach. He is strong and big enough, and his screen effect is better than the two newly joined veterans.

In order to double-team Yang Jian, Adam Keefe let Harrington open once. Yang Jian dribbled the ball to find space for the ball. Harrington cut through and completed a beautiful two-handed dunk.

When returning to defense, Yang Jian took the lead in applauding his new teammates. "Well done!"

Harrington smiled very happily, just because Yang Jian was willing to cooperate with him.

After coming to the SuperSonics to report, Harrington especially wanted to be Yang Jian's little brother. The team has a tradition of veterans leading newcomers, and the coaching staff assigned him to mentor Perkins.

This arrangement is indeed more suitable. The two are similar in height and weight. Perkins can impart a lot of game experience to Harrington. Harrington doesn't usually communicate much with Yang Jian. The good news is that Yang Jian has expressed enough goodwill to him.

, and recognize his abilities.

Recognized by his star players, Harrington was as brave as a chicken on the court.

Yang Jian does feel that Harrington has good abilities and has a promising future as a role player.

Because Harrington is willing to work hard, this is a prerequisite for people who are not cheating and want to succeed. If they don't have enough talent and work hard, such players will often have a good career.

In a parallel world, Harrington played in the NBA for 12 seasons. In 2006, he suffered a serious foot injury. After that, his explosive power dropped sharply and he never performed at the same level. If the serious injury had not affected his career, he would have definitely relied on his tenacious defense.

Can play for more than 15 seasons.

Yang Jian relied on weak-side singles to score another 9 points in 6 minutes. Kemp also performed well, scoring 12 points in a single quarter. Yang Jian relied on covering and running to catch the ball, and the inside did not help guard him when he caught the ball or played singles with the ball.

The inside helps defend him and passes the ball to Kemp.

And he always likes to go to Malone's side, forcing Malone to help defend. Malone left the penalty area, and Kemp attacked the basket in the middle and side. It was difficult for the Jazz's short inside to guard, so they could only foul to stop him.

Kemp went to the free throw line three times and made all 6 free throws.

At halftime, the SuperSonics led 72 to 48 by 24 points, and the Jazz were unable to fight back.

Yang Jian had already scored a double-double at halftime, with 24 points, 2 rebounds and 11 assists.

During halftime, Sun Zhengping lamented: "As long as the Supersonic Trident is on the court together, they are simply invincible."

Zhang Lili said: "Jazz players like Yang Jian don't know how to defend. He also restricted Hornacek on the defensive end. Today he will have super statistics, probably 4010."

Sun Zhengping said: "After watching his crazy performance in the Olympics, Chinese fans may think that 4010 is not a super statistic."

Zhang Liyi nodded. "Yes, it seems to be a normal performance for him. I don't know if Sloan will let Ostertag play in the second half. He will score easily as soon as Yang Jian comes on."
Chapter completed!