Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 306

Chapter 306

307、Single core leads the team

"Shh!"

Matt Halprin's defense was fine, and the Numbers' defense was almost successful, but the goal was still scored.

That's the beauty of a superstar.

What Iverson can do, Wang Hao can also do.

7:2

As the game continued, Iverson tried his best to get more points for the team.

It's a pity that under the defensive network compiled by the three best defensive players in the Sonics, he has nothing to do.

Especially in the protection of the interior, Iverson rushed in to challenge again and again, but the result was miserable.

None of the 3 shots were taken, and 2 big hot pots were served.

If it weren't for Bo's one foul and two free throw opportunities, his inside kills in this game were almost zero.

In this game, he can only make more high jump shots.

As for the low position, the inside line cannot enter, and as for near the bottom line, it is easy to fall into double-teaming.

But for high jump shots, the hit rate is really not high.

Knowing that you are forced to choose a high jumper, do you think Gary Payton will not conduct targeted defense?

Is this looking down on the best defensive player?

In fact, if Iverson hadn't been really good, it would never have been possible to shake Gary Payton every time and find a chance to make a move.

And once Iverson's offense stagnates, the offense of the entire digital team will also be greatly affected.

Derek Coleman found an opportunity to hit Wang Hao a few times, but unfortunately, he succeeded once and missed a shot.

In the case of no obvious effect, Iverson refused to pass the ball, and he preferred to solve the problem by himself.

Unfortunately, the effect is not good.

27:18

At the end of the first quarter, the digital team has fallen behind by 9 points.

至于说艾弗森，首节比赛7投2中，罚球3中2，得到了6分1助攻1篮板。

It can be said that today's Supersonic restrictions on Iverson are absolutely successful.

To defend Iverson, you have to guard your heart.

Just like in last year's finals, the number of teams the Lakers could play was helpless because of O'Neal.

As for arranging a small player just to keep up, to be honest, the effect is not great.

Because no matter who you are looking for, it is impossible to keep up with Iverson and prevent him from breaking through.

If it weren't for the last moments of the game, Eric Snow and Matt Halprin scored 5 points in consecutive long shots, and this point difference would only be even bigger.

In the second quarter of the game, the substitute lineup came on.

At the beginning of the game, Aaron McGee broke through and made a layup, and Ewing's defense speed was slow.

Fortunately, he didn't appear on the field at the same time as Iverson today, otherwise, he would have been smashed into a sieve.

However, the supersonic performance is not bad.

Earl Watson immediately set up a pick-and-roll with Ewing, and Ewing made a solid mid-range jumper.

Not only that, Quentin Richardson also scored a three-pointer in a counterattack.

The point difference between the two teams instantly expanded to double digits.

Originally, in the second quarter, Iverson would get a period of respite, not much time, but it can replenish physical strength.

But seeing that the point difference was widened again, Larry Brown had no choice but to replace Iverson.

It has to be said that, as the head coach, Larry Brown has only one trick to play the main force besides being able to defend.

This season, Iverson still has two truces due to injury.

Although none of them were serious injuries, it was more of a rest on the premise of avoiding serious injuries.

Each time is like 10 days and a half months.

Two truces due to injuries, the digital team had two five-game losing streaks, which is the reason for the poor record of the digital team.

But this also shows a problem, there is a problem with Iverson's physical condition, especially his physical health.

To put it bluntly, it was because Iverson's style of play hurt his body too much, and at the same time, he was drilled to death by Larry Brown.

It would be weird if it didn't hurt!

After Iverson came on the field, he really led the digital team to a small climax and successfully chased the point difference to single digits.

However, after the return of the Sonics' full main lineup, this situation will inevitably be reversed.

Iverson refused to admit defeat, he was still thinking of a way, and even tried more three-pointers.

Unfortunately, the effect is average.

It is said that Iverson does not shoot three-pointers, which is really unfair to him. It is not that he does not shoot, but the effect is mediocre.

Throughout his career, Iverson's three-point shooting percentage is 31%, which is actually at the same level as Gary Payton.

Especially in the last few seasons, Iverson has been the scoring leader and the finals, and Iverson has stole the limelight.

Correspondingly, Iverson at this time has also become the focus of various teams.

Every time they play against the digital team, they will try their best to block the inside line and not give Iverson a chance.

Under such circumstances, Iverson can only think of other ways to add more offensive methods.

In the last two seasons, Iverson has made more than four shots from beyond the three-point line.

It's a pity that the effect is average, with a hit rate of about 30%.

With this hit rate, it is obviously unrealistic to use three-pointers to change the situation on the field.

On the contrary, the three-pointer missed the shot and the rebound bounced farther, but it was more suitable for the Supersonics to fight back.

A game that received a lot of attention before the game came to an end.

107:88

The big victory of nearly 20 points can be regarded as a temporary semicolon for the entanglement before the game.

That's right, just semicolons, not periods.

After all, Iverson is at the peak of his career, and Wang Hao, this is only his third season.

Next season, next season, there is still a chance to meet.

This result made the media a little dissatisfied. We have done so many things, is that all?

It is estimated that by the time of the press conference, the reporters will start to attack again, and Iverson will have to bear it.

It's just that Iverson is not easy to bully, he is not cowardly, let alone afraid of reporters.

As a result, in a short period of time, it is estimated that Iverson will not be praised by media reporters.

After all, this game did expose his problems.

When the effect of breaking through the inside line is not good, what should Iverson do and how should he score?

In the next few seasons, the digital team will be eliminated by the Pistons twice, which can also explain some problems.

Every encounter, Ben Wallace can make Iverson very difficult.

In this game, Iverson's efficiency dropped further under the specific targeting of the Sonics.

In the whole game, he made 25 of 9 shots, and his shooting percentage was only 36%. On the contrary, he made a good three-pointer.

5 of 2 three-pointers are even better than two-pointers.

再加上6罚4中的罚球，本场比赛，艾弗森一共得到了24分3篮板3助攻。

However, there were 3 steals, which largely made up for his lack of defense.

At first glance, this data is actually not bad, after all, 25+3+3+3.

It's just that it depends on the scoring efficiency. Only 25 points are scored in 25 shots, which is a bit low.

In fact, it is not too much of a surprise that the digital team lost. After all, the strength of the Supersonics lies there.

What's more, the Sonics played very well in this game.

尤其是王昊，35分6篮板4助攻2抢断3盖帽，是本场比赛的最佳球员。

Gary Payton spent a lot of attention defending Iverson, but he also scored 15 points and 8 assists.

In addition, PJ Brown's performance of 10 points, 11 basketball and 2 blocks, daily cheap double-double.

Rashard Lewis also scored 14 points, and Quentin Richardson, who came off the bench, also scored 12 points.

5 In the case of lively scoring in double figures, the Sonics won easily. At this time, the Sonics' record is 28 wins and 4 losses.

With a winning rate of 88%, according to this rhythm, the Sonics can theoretically break the Bulls' record of 72 wins.

Although it is only a theoretical possibility, it is just an exaggeration to say that the new season is almost halfway through, and there is still a theoretical possibility.

I thought that in January, they would have another winning streak and continue to widen the gap with the Lakers.

Taking advantage of O'Neal's injury, maximize the advantage.

It's a pity that the ideal is full, but the reality is cruel.

After defeating the digital team, the Sonics won the Grizzlies and Bulls again, and the winning streak is coming from a distance.

But at this time, it turned out that Lewis had strained his thigh during training and had to rest for at least half a month.

Then, on the road against the Spurs, Gary Payton sprained his ankle on a driving layup.

Not only that, but in the end the game was lost.

This is really a leak in the house and it rains all night.

In fact, Gary Payton's injury is not very serious, and it is not impossible to play with an injury.

But, it's not necessary.

The goal of the Sonics is not the regular season. Compared with winning or losing a few games, a healthy lineup is more important.

But who would have thought that in the next home game against the Warriors, the Sonics lost again.

A wave of two consecutive losses, no, it is a three-game losing streak.

Because they met the Kings again immediately, and it was a Kings team in good condition and with a neat lineup.

After a wave of three consecutive losses, the Sonics' record has also become 28 wins and 7 losses.

The only good news is that the Lakers also started to lose after losing O'Neal, also a two-game losing streak.

With a record of 26 wins and 8 losses, the Sonics are a little more at ease.

At least they are still at the top of the record list, and they still have a little lead.

It's just that, at this time, the media came out to make trouble again.

"Is a star who can't lead the team to victory still a star?"

"Who is the key to the supersonic power?"

"Leading a team with a single core is the key to testing the quality of a star."

……

It's not just about Wang Hao's various doubts, saying that he can't lead the team to win the game.

Even brought other people along.

For a long time, among the top five shooting guards, there are actually two different situations.

Iverson, Carter, and Tracy McGrady who came to the Magic all fought alone.

It is precisely because of the comparison that Iverson led the team to the finals with a single core, which is so shocking.

Although in fact, Iverson is only the offensive core of the digital team, Mutombo is also the core, the defensive core.

It's just that the finals have already explained the problem.

On the other side are Wang Hao and Kobe. When the two entered the team, they could only be regarded as younger brothers, with a big brother covering their heads.

There are advantages to having a big brother under him, such as records, such as championships.

It's just that there is another problem here. Every time when the results are mentioned, there will always be eccentricities in the media.

"Without O'Neal, Kobe is nothing!"

"Without Gary Payton, Wang simply can't win."

Well, now that O'Neal is injured, Gary Payton will have to rest for a while, and everyone is leading the team alone.

A media reporter ignited the spark, and it instantly became a prairie fire.

Sure enough, telling the media reporters to stay out of trouble is like telling a dog not to eat shit, it's impossible.

There is no way, Wang Hao will ignore it at best.

It's just that, being in it, there are many things that cannot be avoided. Could it be that he should not win?

This is obviously impossible.

With doubts from the media and countless people watching the excitement, the Supersonics ushered in another game.

Their opponent is the Minnesota Timberwolves.

And it's still an away game. The cold Minnesota is also a big challenge for the Sonics.

During the interview before the game, Garnett naturally received attention. Yes, this guy has a big mouth again.

It is nothing more than to say, he is the real single-core leader, and other people still have helpers.

To be honest, Wang Hao suspects that this guy is stupid, right?

You want to express that you are great, that’s fine, but there’s no need to belittle your teammates, right?

Perhaps, Garnett has another purpose, which is to hope that the team can strengthen the lineup.

People look ugly, but they think they are beautiful.

It is impossible for the Timberwolves to strengthen the lineup, not unwillingly, but unable to do so.

Starting this year, the NBA has begun to use the luxury tax.

In this season, the NBA's luxury tax line is only 4800 million US dollars, which the Timberwolves have actually exceeded.

It's just that, because the overall salary income of the NBA this year has not exceeded the 55% limit, so there is no ball to bear the luxury tax.

In other words, the salary of all NBA players this season is less than 55% of the NBA's total income.

It's not enough, and it won't be so by next year.

With a luxury tax of 4800 million US dollars, Garnett's salary alone is as high as 2200 million US dollars.

By next year, this number will reach 2500 million U.S. dollars. Just like this, the Timberwolves dare to sign?

It is already very rare for the Timberwolves to avoid paying the luxury tax next year.

As far as Wang Hao knows, the total salary of the Timberwolves this season is as high as 5500 million US dollars.

Although this year escaped a catastrophe, but what about next year?

If the Timberwolves refuse to lower the total salary, there will be no way to avoid the luxury tax problem next year.

As for supersonic speed, it's actually okay.

In the short term, the Sonics' target draft bonus can last for a few more years.

It's just that PJ Brown's contract is only 1 year, Gary Payton's contract is 2 years away, and Wang Hao's contract is 3 years away.

In addition to these three core players of the team, Michael Reid and Quentin Richardson are also 2 years old.

At that time, everyone's wages will have to rise significantly.

However, Wang Hao wasn't very worried. We all knew Howard Schultz was stingy, but he still had some confidence.

Of course, it's not that the boss has changed his temper and is willing to spend money, but he believes that the supersonic performance is worth spending money.

As long as there are achievements, even the boss of the Rockets is willing to pay the luxury tax, let alone Howard Schultz.

(End of this chapter)