masters-orleans Chapter 380 Jazz
Chapter 380 Jazz
Chapter 380 Jazz
The Sonics lead the league with a record of 67 wins and 15 losses, firmly occupying the first place in the combat power list.
Not only that, this is also the best record for the Sonics in recent years.
Being able to achieve such results is naturally the result of the concerted efforts of the entire team.
From the players, to the coaching staff, and then to the management, they all contributed a lot.
Of course, the players are the main players.
After all, every game is played by them, and the specific tactics are also executed by them.
And Wang Hao is naturally the pillar of it.
This season, Wang Hao averaged 4.3 three-pointers per game, making him the best three-pointer.
Not just on average, but in total, he has thrown a total of 82 three-pointers in 350 games.
Compared with No.2 Ray Allen, there are 150 more directly. This kind of data is simply outstanding.
他场均能够得到30.5分5.5篮板5.4助攻，妥妥的30+5+5。
In addition, there is an average of 1.3 blocks and 2.1 steals per game, the only guard who has double 100 blocks and steals.
Moreover, this has been done by Wang Hao for three consecutive years.
Due to age, Gary Payton's data has shrunk further, but it is still very stable.
He is still focusing on defense and organizing offense, and his desire to attack in the game is not very strong.
Gary Payton averaged 13.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
Rashad Lewis in grade 5 has finally grown up and has a bit of an All-Star quality.
This season, he averaged 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, and he already has the temperament of the second leader of the point team.
It's a pity that Lewis' way of playing is doomed. He can only be a support, but not a core.
Even, some media have hailed Rashad Lewis as the next Dirk Nowitzki.
It's just that Wang Hao knew that he couldn't become Nowitzki.
Lewis is a very pure offensive end point, and it is impossible to use him as an offensive launch point.
Professional students averaged 1.5 assists per game, including many assists from sideline serves.
Beyond that, Michael Reed averaged 12.1 points per game and Quentin Richardson averaged 10.2 points per game.
Five players scored in double figures, which is the guarantee of the supersonic team's top offensive strength in the league.
After a short two-day break, the NBA playoffs officially started.
The Sonics are facing their old rival Jazz.
The two teams are in the same Western Conference and have to play a few games each season, and they have met many times in the playoffs.
It can be said that the two teams definitely know each other well.
The Jazz are also very clear that facing the top team in the league, they really have little hope of winning.
Perhaps the only thing that kept them from surrendering was their breath.
I still remember that last season, the two teams had some conflicts during the game.
However, the gap in strength cannot be made up with a little bit of momentum.
On April 4, the playoffs officially started.
The Jazz challenged the Supersonics in an away game. Before the game, the Jazz's two veterans were aggressive and extremely confident.
The result can be...
102:84
With a huge advantage of 18 points, the Sonics won the game without any suspense.
Although Karl Malone scored 20 points and 11 rebounds, the standard 20+10 inside data.
Unfortunately, the hit rate is less than 43%.
As an insider, this is definitely a very low shooting rate. Compared with him, he is not a good-looking player.
No way, in today's game, Karl Malone couldn't hit the inside line at all.
Every time he wants to play inside, not only is there a PJ Brown behind him, but there are also double-teams around him at any time.
In this case, Karl Malone can only play on the outside and try more mid-range and long-range shots.
Unfortunately, the hit rate is terrible.
In previous games, Karl Malone could still get some help, which made him play more comfortably.
And it is old teammate Stockton and rookie teammate Matt Harprin who can help him.
It's a pity that neither of them can help Karl Malone share the pressure today, because they are also unable to protect themselves.
John Stockton, who is getting older, can still appear on the court now, which is already remarkable.
At this time, you can't ask for more from him.
Facing the younger Gary Payton, John Stockton really lost his temper.
11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. This is the report card he handed over, which is better than nothing.
As for Matt Harprin, he is quite young, and his style is also very tough.
As a well-known 2D player in the NBA, why is it 2D and not a 3D player?
Because although Matt Harprin has a soft touch and is good at shooting, he is limited to within the three-point line.
Throughout his career, he has made less than one three-point shot, which is basically negligible.
Moreover, being teammates with the Jazz's two veterans this season, he also brought his style of catching and shooting to the extreme.
Whether it is Karl Malone or John Stockton, they are all very good at passing the ball.
During the regular season this season, Matt Halprin was the Jazz's second-leading scorer, averaging 17.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
But today, facing Wang Hao's defense, he made 9 of 9 shots in this game and scored 8 points and 6 rebounds.
Such a performance, how could it help Karl Malone.
As for Karl Malone, who is fighting alone, it is obviously impossible to lead the Jazz to victory. He does not have the strength.
Not only in this game, but also in the result of the second battle, there is no particularly big difference.
Karl Malone is still alone, and he is no longer omnipotent at the age of 40.
John Stockton and Matt Harprin still failed to escape the sanctions of Gary Payton and Wang Hao.
98:86
The Sonics sit at home and easily won two consecutive victories.
The Jazz have no choice but to hope that they can make a difference when they return to the home court.
Don't underestimate the home court advantage, especially the Jazz's home court advantage, which is well-known throughout the league.
"Utah, Utah..."
"Dry over the supersonic speed, dry over the supersonic speed..."
The supersonic player who just stepped into the stadium attracted the attention of the jazz fans.
Without any hesitation, the originally quiet atmosphere at the scene broke out in an instant.
This is Jazz fans expressing their attitude.
Sure enough, when the game started, the Sonics really suffered a lot.
When Karl Malone didn't ask for the ball inside, Greg Ostertag decisively asked for the ball in the low post.
Because Karl Malone attracted too much attention, he really let Ostertag get the ball inside.
As a big man with a height of nearly 220 cm and a weight of nearly 130 kg.
There was simply nothing Rashard Lewis could do.
Even if PJ Brown is replaced, as long as Ostertag gets the ball in a deep position, it is still difficult to defend.
The Supersonics have no choice but to help defend as much as possible, or not let him enter the interior at all.
It's just that, in this way, Karl Malone has a chance.
Once Karl Malone plays smoothly, he can also be used as an offensive starting point, instantly sorting out the Jazz's offense.
This is the NBA.
As long as there is a certain place that is not done properly, and the whole body is affected by a single hair, a big hole will be torn out immediately.
21:26
At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz rarely took the lead.
This is still under the condition that Wang Hao won only 10 shares, otherwise, the gap would only be bigger.
The game continued in the second quarter, and it was actually the same.
The Supersonics can't find a solution for the time being, and the Jazz are really working hard today.
Obviously, they have anticipated the difficulty of this round of the series, and it is even unlikely to win.
But even if they lose, they can't be swept out.
The results of the second quarter were similar. The Jazz rose strongly and fought back and forth with the Sonics.
44:48
The 4-point difference is not a big problem, but the Sonics don't have a good solution for a while.
"It's just a small problem, there is no need to worry about it at all."
"Don't follow their rhythm, we play by ourselves."
"Defense is indeed a problem? But our offensive weapon has never been just defense, but also offense."
……
Paul Westphal, as the head coach, naturally cannot do nothing.
It's just that, facing a team that is in good shape and feels hot, he has no good way.
The only thing he can adjust is actually the supersonic speed itself.
As long as they can get more points than the Jazz, they will still win in the end.
In the third quarter of the game, the Sonics decisively put their energy into the offense and started the scoring performance.
As for the Jazz, they are no less impressive.
Karl Malone once again demonstrated his omnipotent scoring ability, whether it is mid-range or post-up singles, the effect is very good.
In addition to him, the Jazz's outside players also frequently succeeded on the outside and hit key goals.
To put it bluntly, that is the Jazz completely opened up.
30:29
In the third quarter, the scores of the two teams did not look like playoffs at all.
Until there were only 3 minutes left in the game, the score between the two teams was still extremely close.
With Karl Malone's two free throws, the Jazz once again overtook the score.
96:97
The scores of the two teams have alternately led, and there have been more than ten times.
Falling behind again, the Supersonics were not in a hurry. Gary Payton dribbled the ball across half court, and then gave the ball to Wang Hao.
Wang Hao didn't play singles with a stick. He left and returned the ball to Gary Payton, and then cut into the inside.
It's just that, with a simple pass and cut cooperation, it is naturally impossible to get a chance like this.
In addition to being able to shoot, Matt Halprin is also an out-and-out defensive champion.
After entering the inside line, Wang Hao turned around suddenly, pulled his arm, and blocked Matt Harprin directly behind him.
He wants to play inside singles!
Wang Hao immediately elbowed Matt Harprin and prevented him from going around to the front.
This kind of action seems not small at all, but, in today's NBA, it is really normal.
Even, in the playoffs, this is considered a civilized person.
Gary Payton had sharp eyes and quick hands, and immediately gave the ball to Wang Hao. After Wang Hao got the ball, Matt Harprin immediately restrained his movements.
Fighting for position without the ball is absolutely different from defending with the ball.
If you don't restrain yourself at this time, just wait for a foul.
Don't think that this is the Jazz's home court, so you won't be called a foul. Of course, this is impossible.
Don't forget, Wang Hao is a player with a star whistle.
Matt Halprin's move was not too big, but it firmly prevented Wang Hao's possibility of breaking through to the inside.
Not only that, Karl Malone also helped defend in place at the first time.
That's right, whenever Wang Hao enters the low position, the Jazz will also give him a double-team package.
Whenever this time, he misses the eight 90s.
In the NBA in the 90s, although there were a lot of moves in the game, there were still many incidents of injuries and fights.
But there is one thing that is incomparable, and that is the defensive rules.
In the 90s, Jordan could enjoy unlimited singles, which allowed him to play against the sky.
But now?
If one person can't guard you, then come two.
Wang Hao was not in a hurry either. After seeing Karl Malone approaching, he raised the basketball and passed it to Lewis on the opposite side.
Lewis also lived up to Wang Hao's pass, with a knife in his hand and a steady mid-range shot.
98:97
The Sonics took the lead again, and this time, there were only 2 minutes and 17 seconds left in the game.
Looking back, Karl Malone missed a mid-range shot.
Wang Hao protected the rebound without any delay and went all the way.
He even squeezed Matt Harprin away directly, and was dragged off when he was about to complete the layup.
Such an obvious foul, the referee will naturally not turn a blind eye.
"Dry over the supersonic, dry over the supersonic."
"Boy, you can't make it."
……
Wang Hao stood in front of the free throw line, facing the interference of the Jazz fans, Wang Hao was completely indifferent.
Two free throws were made firmly and hit.
100:97
The three-point score is not much different, but there is only 1 minute and 54 seconds left in the game, which is the most critical.
Jerry Sloan didn't dare to be careless, and quickly called a timeout.
Paul Westphal didn't delay either, and took advantage of this timeout to arrange the defense first and the next round of offense.
Back in the game, John Stockton held the ball outside, and Karl Malone mentioned a high pick-and-roll.
Wang Hao's eyes lit up, and he had to say that Paul Westphal really knew enough about Jerry Sloan.
He even knew that he would play a pick-and-roll at this time.
Well, anyone who knows anything about Jerry Sloan knows that this head coach really only knows this trick.
It can be said that Jerry Sloan is old and stubborn, and it can also be said that Jerry Sloan's tricks are popular all over the world.
However, his pick-and-roll tactics are indeed varied.
Obviously the Supersonics had expected much, but at the moment when Karl Malone was about to pick and roll, he suddenly made an air cut.
John Stockton didn't even wait for Karl Malone to make a move, and passed the ball ahead of time.
When Karl Malone appeared in the paint, he just received a pass from John Stockton.
Fortunately, the Sonics have long been prepared, PJ Brown has been guarding the inside.
Karl Malone wants to sell directly, PJ Brown dare not delay, he has already jumped high.
However, when he jumped up completely, he realized that Karl Malone didn't jump.
This is a feint!
Because he didn't dare to foul, PJ Brown could only watch Karl Malone jump up and shoot.
However, at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared, and it was Wang Hao who had been preparing for defense for a long time.
The basketball in Karl Malone's hand had just been released, but another hand stretched out and slapped the ball away.
(End of this chapter)