Chapter 878 [The inside is not terrible, the outside is the key]
Curry is extremely popular in Sacramento and is very popular among fans. He never thought of leaving the Kings, and his goal is to renew his contract early after the end of this season.
This season, he has been working hard to perform, hoping to win a big contract, and he wants to become a star.
If Wang Jun can't even play star data if he can calmly get singles opportunities, then he can't play star data without leaving the Kings? Maybe he's just a better defender pitcher.
Curry has ambitions and wants to be the best point guard.
Nash has taken it, and Paul has a balance of offense and defense. Compared with these two, he is much better than Nash, and he can throw and deduct himself, and his height and shooting ability are stronger than Paul.
He believes that he can be better and has potential to tap.
At this time, the team needs someone to stand up and help Wang Jun share the pressure, and he cannot stay in the protection of the stars.
After breaking the deadlock with a three-pointer, Curry returned to defend with his braces in his mouth, and his expression looked relaxed. The momentum was really hard to describe. If he changed to a pacifier, he would not have such a strong sense of incongruity.
Wang Jun once said that if he had been using this unhygienic celebration, his epitaph might write "Stephen Curry, died of oral cancer."
But it's useless. This kid is crazy and likes to do it like this.
The Spurs attacked, Duncan and Parker picked and rolled the side and walked Curry.
Martin replaced Parker, Duncan cut into the inside, and James let go Prince and resisted Duncan.
Parker passed the ball, Prince took the ball from the left to fake it, Wang Jun retreated from the middle to replace the defense, emptying Dior. Prince passed the ball to the middle, and Battier replaced the defense and blocked him.
Dior did not make a phone call, so he passed the ball to Leonard on the side. Wang Jun defended from the bottom line again, completed the rotation, interfered with the shooting successfully, and the ball missed. James grabbed the backcourt rebound.
The Kings' defense was very bad last season. Although this season was just average, it was due to the center's flaws.
The tacit understanding of the four outsiders has been developed. The biggest advantage of introducing Bathir is that he has a strong sense of defense. Single defense is not particularly good, but the turn conversion position is very appropriate.
James and Wang Jun are also experienced, Curry is in good health, and he has learned a lot of essence when playing with several defensive masters all day.
The Spurs retreated quickly, the Kings players pulled away, and James dribbled through half the game.
Bathir, Wang Jun is on the right, Curry is on the left, and Martin is on the low post, all of which are pulled open.
Wang Jun took the ball on the right side, leaned against Prince and headed towards the middle, turned around and faced the frame. At the same time, James ran towards the bottom line on the left, causing the Spurs to deflate their defensive position.
Leonard dared not double-team Wang Jun, otherwise James would be empty after passing the ball.
Duncan cannot defend one and two at the basket. James is not allowed to make three-pointers in this series, so he is sure to shoot mid-range shots at an open position.
Wang Jun dribbled the ball under his left crotch and moved his right hand one step horizontally, swaying his right shoulder lightly, giving people the feeling of retreating. Prince moved the center of gravity, and as soon as his left foot landed, Wang Jun dribbled the ball behind his back and changed direction to the middle of the left hand.
Prince couldn't catch up with him anymore. Parker let go of Curry's side block, Wang Jun paused with the ball and was assigned to the left. Curry received the ball with an open jump shot with a 50-degree catch, and entered the net hollow. 6 to 0.
This is what Vicci is most afraid of, and his opponent made an outside shot at the opening.
He did not shout at the players on the sidelines. If Parker didn't make up for defense just now, Wang Jun would have taken a near-empty shot, and he would have been sure to get it.
The Spurs attacked, Dior wanted the ball in the middle, Wang Jun walked around the front to defend, and stuck his position in close proximity, making it impossible to turn around comfortably. Parker and Duncan cover, James switched defense to block the breakthrough route, Duncan cut the ball to receive the ball, and Martin let go of Prince's top defense in the bottom corner.
Duncan passed the ball, Battier made up for Prince, and the latter scored Leonard on the left. Wang Jun let go of Dior to replace the defense, did not jump, and raised his hands to interfere. Leonard was scattered and wanted to pass the ball in one step but failed, so he passed the ball to the middle.
He delayed the fighter plane in a fake way. James saw the opportunity, rushed out of the bottom line and broke the basketball, and took the fast break.
James was too fast, Dior was thrown away and no one defended him, and the Tomahawk scored a dunk, 8-0.
The Kings scored consecutively at the beginning, and the Spurs home fans were also anxious, but boosing could not stop the Kings players.
The Spurs attacked and could not break through the perimeter. After several passes, the ball was suspended to Duncan, a low post, singles against Martin.
Duncan leaned back and turned to the middle to shoot with one hand. The distance was very close. Martin decisively fouled and pulled him down, but the ball was not shot.
The referee blew a whistle and made a free throw.
Duncan's free throw shooting percentage is not stable, about 70%, making him better at free throws than shooting. Now Duncan averages less than 20 points per game, and Adelman dares to let him play singles.
Duncan made both free throws, breaking the deadlock for the team, 8-2.
Wang Jun took the ball in the frontcourt, and the players pulled it apart, creating a chance to fight one-on-one in the middle. He dribbled the ball under his crotch four times in a row, held the ball in his right hand, and looked out on his right shoulder, changing direction toward the middle.
Prince's horizontal movement speed was slower than him, so he could only force him to keep up. Wang Jun dribbled the ball behind him and gave him his right hand. At the same time, he took a step back and stepped out of the three-point line with a 70-degree leaning jump shot on the right side.
Prince paused and took another step forward to block the block. The rhythm was half a beat slower, and the ball was unable to block it. 11 to 2.
The next round, the Spurs finally scored in the sports game. Parker passed the ball after pick-and-roll, Duncan received the ball and beat Martin, and scored a layup. 11 to 4.
The king attacked, and the person who was the main defender of Wang Jun was replaced by Leonard, and Prince went to deal with James.
James wanted to play singles very much, but after thinking about it, he finally resisted not asking for the ball.
He felt very unhappy and felt underestimated by the Spurs.
Leonard defended closely and waited for an opportunity to steal. Wang Jun immediately taught him a lesson after turning around. His arms were particularly long, but not all of them were advantages. He was easily hit by his opponent.
Wang Jun took the ball and used Durant's unique move to "swing the arm and loop", hit Leonard's arm from below and made a shooting move, throwing the ball casually and dropping the ball.
The referee immediately blew the whistle and the foul was fouled. Even if it knew it was intentional, this kind of ball could not be blown.
Wang Jun made two free throws, 13 to 4.
He has accumulated a lot of game experience and can use various means to send the ball into the basket. Leonard is still learning, so he is too young.
The Spurs still can't open the offensive line. Parker is the only one on the court who is good at breaking through with the ball. He goes to Curry to play pick-and-roll, James will switch defenses, go to Bathier and Wang Jun to make a breakthrough directly, and he is not afraid of misplaced after pick-and-roll.
Parker passed it to Duncan again, and no one double-teamed it. Duncan turned around and made a jump shot and missed it with Martin's interference.
Duncan performed well in the first two games, both exceeding the average score in the regular season, and his condition is average today.
Wang Jun won the backcourt rebound, the Kings fought back, Curry scored three-pointers but failed to score, James grabbed the frontcourt rebound, and his second attack caused Prince to foul.
He made one of two free throws, 14 to 4.
Vicci requested a pause, the situation was very unfavorable to the Spurs, and the king found a way to deal with them.
Live broadcast of the radio station, Barkley analyzed the game and said: "I think if the Kings fought hard in the first two games, they would at least win one game. It would be right to not let Vucevic go. He is too slow. The Spurs are not scary inside, and the key is to prevent them from shooting and breaking through the outside world."
Smith nodded and said, "The Kings are fighting on the defensive end today. They can no longer lose. Let's see what countermeasures Vicci can come up with."
To be continued.
Chapter completed!