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Chapter 200 [The battle for the top, the key battle]

The media generally optimistic about the Nets' away win, because of their high morale.

After Scott left, the Nets lost only one game and are currently winning four consecutive games.

In the last game, the Pacers lost to the Bucks away.

In the summer, "Big Bird" Larry Bird returned as club chairman, and the first thing he did was to fire coach Isaiah Thomas.

In 1987, Thomas publicly stated in the media: "If Larry Bird was a black player, then he would only be considered an ordinary player." Such words deeply hurt Bird, and the retribution finally arrived 16 years later.

Rick Carlisle took over as head coach, and O'Neal Jr. and Miller continued to make an appointment.

Unfortunately, the Pacers' summer signing was not successful. Not only did they let the main center Brad Miller go, but they also missed Wang Jun.

Bird is optimistic about Wang Jun, but the team's first-round draft pick was sent out, so he had to choose the "spare tire" James Jones in the second round. He also wanted to trade with the Heat, and was one step slower.

Now that Wang Jun has played, Bird regrets it very much. He should start early and wait for the summer league?

Wang Jun has an advantage in the No. 2 position and can shoot, which happens to be what the Pacers lack.

He is Miller's perfect successor. When Miller comes, he can be a substitute with peace of mind, and the Pacers will definitely strive for the championship again.

The Pacers' current lineup is not bad either.

This season, power forward Jermaine O'Neal has reached its peak, with comprehensive skills, can score mid-range shots in every position without dead ends, can also play back from low posts, turn around and jump shots, and often send beautiful big hats on the defensive end.

He is stable at 20+10, and averages 2 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. He is currently the top player in the team, and he is ranked among the top in the MVP selection.

Ron Artest is a super defensive player. He can shoot and score in the basket with crab steps. He averages 18+ per game and is at the peak of his data career.

Scoring guard Reggie Miller has long been locked in the Hall of Fame, and he has to be on guard.

Blue-collar center Jerry Foster is a famous player. His physical fitness is top among whites, with outstanding predictive abilities, and good at rushing for frontcourt rebounds and defense.

Jamal Tinsley was a famous street fighter before entering the league, with sharp breakthroughs. His shooting was slightly weak and he was considered a qualified starter.

On the bench, Al Harrington is the No. 4 position who is good at shooting, averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and is a strong contender for the sixth man of the season.

There are also super buckle player Fred Jones, new player James Jones, former Kings inside Pollard, experienced Anthony Johnson, and power forward Crohill who can be inside and outside.

The Pacers played well this year. It depends on the overall situation.

In the locker room, Wang Jun was very excited. He was going to play against the legendary superstar.

He had heard of Miller's name when he was in junior high school. He watched the Dream Team's game in the 1996 Olympics, and Miller was an important three-pointer in the team.

At that time, he thought this man was very thin. He was a little deformed, but his strength was very strong and impressed.

However, he was excited not because he wanted to ask Miller for an autograph, but because he wanted to beat the other party and make himself successful.

The Pacers lack the No. 2 position that they can resist, and the substitute James Jones and Miller are very similar in style. A thin three-pointer.

He likes the type of counterattack the most and wants to get a big explosion!

Lawrence not only arranged for Wang Jun and Miller to play, but also set up tactics for him. "Wang Jun, you have to actively attack fast attacks in this game. You have an absolute strength advantage. You can go to the low post to fight Miller one-on-one, pay attention to the side cover. Ken Yang covers and cuts in the gap in the gap."

As a coach, no matter how famous the opponent's veteran is, he must be mentally prepared to be regarded as an offensive breakthrough when he is old. Miller is now the Pacers' defensive weakness.

Lawrence also said: "Richard, if Artest defends you, don't attack hard, go to the bottom line and wait for opportunities to attract defense. Tinsley is not tall, and Jason must take a bold move if he has a chance."

On the Pacers, Carlisle arranged O'Neal Jr. as the core main attacker, with double screens in the interior, Tinsley broke through, layups when he had the chance, and no chance to pass the ball to O'O's single or shoot outside.

The tactics are very simple, and the top three in the Eastern Conference win more by defense.

CCTV5 live broadcast, Chinese fans are looking forward to this game in front of the TV.

Both sides started and saw Artest and Jefferson standing together, Wang Jun faced Miller, Zhang Heli immediately predicted: "Wang Jun is not under much pressure in this game, so it must be easy to play."

Nets starters: Kidd, Wang Jun, Jefferson, Martin, and Collins.

Pacers starters: Tinsley, Miller, Artest, O'Neal Jr., Foster.

Foster won the jump ball, and Tinsley received the ball and wanted to pass Miller directly in the middle to make a fast break. The ball was passed very boldly.

Bold is a common problem for streetball players. If you can pass the ball with a masterpiece, you can easily make mistakes.

Wang Jun saw the opportunity, reached out to cut the basketball, and took the opportunity to squeeze Miller into the ball, completed a steal, and passed the ball to Kidd and ran to the frontcourt.

After the reaction speed became faster, he could do more on the field.

The players pulled apart, Kidd saw that the defensive strategy was to target people, Miller defended Wang Jun, so he gently hanged the ball to the right.

Wang Jun held the ball with his back and leaned against Miller, took a step, protected the basketball with his body, and turned around to the right.

Miller has rich defensive experience and does not need to be hard on his body, but he follows the side. If he goes deep into the basket, O'Neal will make up for the defense.

O'Neal Jr. is not here this time.

Martin pulled up to the high position to cover Kidd, got rid of Tinsley, and O'Neal Jr. stood out more, otherwise Kidd would get an open position.

Kidd ran to the position where Wang Jun could see it on the right to attract the defense and receive the pass.

Wang Jun turned around and broke into the basket, and made a basketball with a low hand. 2 to 0.

Miller was by his side, so he was so crowded that he couldn't jump up, and Foster was slow to make up for defense.

Scott took the lead in applauding on the sidelines, which is what he hoped Wang Jun would do. If Kittles was allowed to play, there would be no advantage in playing Miller.

The Pacers took the pick-and-roll attack, Tinsley broke through quickly, Collins was very smart to let him go for a certain distance, preventing breakouts but not shooting. Tinsley passed to Ate, and the latter was hanged to O'Neal Jr.

O's single-handed challenge to Martin, his turn and jump shot was disturbed, and he missed the basket. The rebound was grabbed by Kidd and he immediately launched a counterattack.

Wang Jun will not have any gaps when defending Miller. Miller's speed is already very slow, so it will be difficult for Miller to defend Wang Junke when counterattacking.

Wang Jun rushed into the inside line straight, and Jefferson brought a high lob to the frontcourt and sent it into the penalty area.

The ball was very slow, but it was the most suitable pass for Wang Jun. He leaned on Miller to make his opponent unable to jump up, reached out to grab the basketball, turned to the bottom line, and scored with one hand with his right hand.

Miller had no choice but to defend his teammates, 4 to 0.

Pacers coach Carlisle and Bird, who was watching the football, felt very uncomfortable.

If Wang Jun is a Pacers and forms an outside line with Artest, it will be too confrontational and it will be difficult for the opponent to defend. Now Miller is attacked by several muscular men of the Nets.

Pacers attacked, O'Neal Jr. picked and rolled the middle, and Tinsley broke through and was assigned to the middle, and the latter was passed to Artest by Kid.

Atai singled Jefferson and used a crab step to break through.

Jefferson's team training and Wang Jun fought one-on-one all day long, and was too familiar with this move, so he forced Atae to interfere.

Arte's choice was not very good, so he forced himself to go to the basketball and bounced out, and Collins won the rebound.
Chapter completed!
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