Super Lord of the Rings

The media is generally optimistic about the Nets winning away games on the grounds that morale is in full swing.

After Scott left, the Nets only lost one game and currently have a 4-game winning streak.

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

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

In 1987, Thomas publicly stated in the media: "If Larry Bird is a black player, then he will only be considered an ordinary player." 16 years later and here it comes.

Rick Carlisle took over as head coach, and the backbone of the team, Jermaine O'Neal and Miller continued their appointment.

It's a pity that the Pacers' summer signing was not successful. Not only did they let go of the main center Brad Miller, they also missed Wang Jun.

Bird is very optimistic about Wang Jun, but the team sent out the first round pick, and had to choose the "spare tire" James Jones in the second round. He also thought about trading with the Heat, but he was a step behind.

Now that Wang Jun has played, Bird regrets it very much. He should have started earlier. What are you waiting for in the summer league?

Wang Jun has a physical advantage at the 2nd position and can shoot, which happens to be what the Pacers lack.

He is Miller's perfect successor. With Miller coming, he can be a substitute with peace of mind. The Pacers will definitely be able to hit the championship again.

The Pacers' current lineup is not bad.

Power forward Jermaine O'Neal has reached his peak this season, with comprehensive skills. He can score from all positions without dead ends.

He is stable at 20+10, with an average of 2 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. He is currently the number one core in the team and is among the best in the MVP selection.

Ron Artest is a super defensive player, can shoot, and can also use crab steps to reach the basket and score. Averaged 18+ per game, the peak of his statistical career.

Shooting guard Reggie Miller has long been locked into the Hall of Fame, and he has three-pointers and has to defend.

Blue-collar center Jerry Foster is a well-known titan, and his physical fitness is considered top-notch among whites. Excellent positioning and anticipation ability. Good at rushing offensive rebounds and defense.

Jamal Tinsley, who was a famous street fighter before entering the league,

The breakthrough is sharp and the shooting is slightly weak, which is considered qualified.

On the bench, Al Harrington is the fourth position who is good at shooting, averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. A strong contender for the best sixth man of the season.

There is also super dunker Fred Jones. Rookie pitcher James Jones, former Kings insider Pollard, experienced Anthony Johnson, and power forward Crohill who can go inside and outside.

The Pacers played well this year, also relying on the overall.

In the locker room, Wang Jun was very excited, he was going to face off against the legendary superstar.

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

At the time he thought the man was very thin. A little deformed, but very strong. deep impression.

However, he was excited not because he wanted to ask Miller for his autograph, but because he wanted to blow up the opponent and achieve himself.

The Pacers lack a capable No. 2 position, and the substitute James Jones is very similar to Miller, a thin three-point shooter.

He likes the type of matchup the most, and wants to strive for a big explosion!

Lawrence not only arranged for Wang Jun to face Miller, but also arranged tactics for him. "Wang Jun, you have to actively play fast breaks this time. You have an absolute advantage in strength. You can go to the low post to single out Miller. Pay attention to the side block. Kenyon screens, and cuts after a dislocation."

As a coach, he doesn't care how famous the opponent's veteran is. When he gets old, he must be prepared to be used as an offensive breakthrough. Miller is now the Pacers' defensive weakness.

Lawrence said again: "Richard, if Artest defends you, don't attack you, go to the bottom line and wait for the opportunity to attract the defense. Tinsley is not tall, and Jason has to make bold shots when he has the opportunity."

On the Pacers side, Carlisle arranged for Jermaine O'Neal to be the core main attack, with double screens inside, Tinsley broke through, and layups when he had a chance, and had no chance to give O'Neal a one-on-one or outside shot.

The tactics are very simple. The top three in the East rely more on defense to win.

Live broadcast, Chinese fans are looking forward to the game in front of the TV.

The two sides played and saw Artest and Jefferson standing together, Wang Jun facing Miller, Zhang Lili immediately predicted: "Wang Jun is not under much pressure in this game, and it must be easy to play."

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

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

Foster jumped the ball to win. Tinsley caught the ball and wanted to go straight to Semiller for a fast break. The pass was very bold.

Boldness is a common problem of street players, who can pass the ball with a stroke of genius, but are also prone to mistakes.

Seeing the opportunity, Wang Jun stretched out his hand and cut the basketball. He blocked Miller to take the ball and completed a steal. He passed the ball to Kidd and ran to the frontcourt.

With faster reflexes, he can do more on the court.

The players pulled away, Kidd saw that the defensive strategy was man-to-man, and Miller defended Wang Jun, so he gently slid the ball to the right.

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

Miller has rich defensive experience. He doesn't need to be hard-topped, and he defends from the side. If he goes deep into the basket and O'Neal is there, he will make up the defense.

This time O'Neal was not there.

Martin pulls up high to cover for Kidd, getting rid of Tinsley, and O'Neal is relatively outside, otherwise Kidd will get open.

Kidd ran to the right where Wang Jun could see to attract the defense and received the pass.

After Wang Jun turned around, he rushed into the basket and put the basketball in his low hand. 2 to 0.

Miller was by his side, too crowded to jump up, and Foster was slow to make up the defense.

Scott took the lead in applauding from the sidelines. This is what he hopes Wang Jun will do. If Kittles is allowed to play, there will be no advantage in beating Miller.

The Pacers attacked in a pick-and-roll, Tinsley broke through quickly, and Collins was smart enough to put him at a certain distance, preventing breakthroughs but not shots. Tinsley passed to Artest, who then hung it to O'Neal.

Jermaine singled out Martin, the turnaround 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 free time to defend against Miller. Miller's speed is already very slow, and it will be difficult for Miller to defend against Wang Jun when counterattacking.

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

The speed of the ball is very slow, but it is the most suitable pass for Wang Jun. He relied on Miller to prevent the opponent from jumping up, reached out and took the basketball, turned around to the baseline, and hit the board with one hand with his right hand to score.

Miller had nothing to do, and his teammates couldn't get back to the defense, 4-0.

Pacers coach Carlisle and Bird who watched the game were very upset.

If Wang Jun is from the Pacers and forms an outside line with Artest, it will be too confrontational and it will be difficult for opponents to defend. Now it was Miller who was attacked by several muscular Nets.

The Pacers attacked, Jermaine O'Neal picked and rolled in the middle, Tinsley broke through and was assigned to the middle, and the latter was passed to Artest by Kidd.

Artest singled out Jefferson and forced a breakthrough with a crab step.

Jefferson practiced with Wang Jun all day long. He was too familiar with this trick, so he forced Artest to raise his hand to interfere.

Artest's shot selection was not very good. He forced the basketball to bounce out of the basket, and Collins took the rebound.

This season, the Nets rank among the top five in the league in defensive efficiency, and the Pacers also struggled at the start. (To be continued.)