The Godfather of Basketball

Simmons was targeted too much, and coach Brown could only make him play less, and the result was that his performance became even worse.

Redick and Saric both scored 20+ points, and Embiid also scored 20 points and 14 rebounds. However, the 76ers lacked Simmons and their overall strength was a little bit worse. In the end, they lost 94 to 108. Come down.

In the end, Simmons played 26 minutes, 0 of 4 shots and only 1 point from free throws. The final data was fixed at 1 point, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 turnovers. After his historic performance in the first round, he won the first round of the round Show performance is also "historical" level.

Mitchell played normally this time, scoring 13 points and 3 assists on 5 of 11 shots from the bench, which was just about the same as his average per game.

But there is no harm without comparison. Compared with Simmons' performance, he is more than one level better.

The game came to an end, but Simmons became the object of collective ridicule by major media and fans after the game.

The screenshot of Simmons being hung two meters away from the three-point line by George has become the standard picture of the media.

How many people can stand between the two has also become a stage for fans to show their mathematical ability.

Some fans even showed the scene when Simmons was elected No. 1.

At that time, he was selected with the first overall pick in a suit and leather shoes. When he played, he stretched out his hand and made a 1 gesture to indicate that he was the first overall rookie.

This instantly became the picture with the most likes on social media.

And among those who liked it, someone discovered that there was Mitchell!

After the end of the first game, the Nets conducted closed training and declined media interviews, but Mitchell still seized the opportunity to beat Simmons.

The media reported Mitchell's praise, which made the topic that had already attracted much attention exploded in an instant.

No matter how these two people develop in the alliance in the future, this beam can be regarded as a complete knot.

Tang Tian called Mitchell to the head coach's office after seeing the media reports.

In order not to hurt Mitchell's morale and affect his performance, what Mitchell said to the media before, he was just a reminder of side effects, but this time Mitchell's behavior was a bit too much.

"Donovan, you know that the team has a rule to shut down all social media during the playoffs. If it is found to be used, it will be suspended by the team, do you remember?"

Tang Tian's words made Mitchell a little flustered, and he probably didn't expect that he would secretly like it and be found out by the media.

"I know you want to prove yourself, but everything has a limit. If Simmons doesn't play well, you must step on it? This is not to prove that you are better than him, but to show that you are small-minded, do you understand? ?”

Mitchell nodded. After all, he is young, and he often does things easily and casually.

"Coach, I already know that what I did is wrong, can I not be suspended? Any other punishment is fine, as long as I can play." Mitchell said pleadingly.

"This is the first time, and you just like it. I can not do the suspension, but the punishment must not be less. You will double the amount of daily training next year, and you will shut down social media from tomorrow, and you will not be able to accept interviews. If there is another Don’t blame me for not giving a chance.”

"Hey, thank you coach." Mitchell stuck out his tongue with a smile.

Tang Tian didn't say much. After all, Mitchell didn't make fun of him on Twitter, and a small punishment for liking was enough.

The conversation was private. In the second day's training session, Mitchell doubled the amount of training. After the training, George and Butler couldn't help but praise Mitchell's bright future when they sat and chatted. This just defeated Simon. Just practice more, which is really good.

Tang Tian's punishment became Mitchell's blessing instead.

However, Mitchell's training attitude is very serious, and his meticulous completion also shows that he realizes that that kind of behavior is wrong. Compared with constantly talking outside, he should show better performance on the field. Things to do.

Easily won the first game, and also made Simmons suspicious of his life. In the eyes of many fans, this group of semifinals in the Eastern Conference has ended early.

However, Tang Tian still acted very cautiously. Although Brown was not a famous coach, he was not a new coach like Tyronn Lue. There would definitely be adjustments in the future.

The second game of the semifinals is still played in Brooklyn.

The Barclays Center is still full. After playing a crushing first game, the fans are looking forward to the home team pursuing the victory and winning the series as soon as possible.

The previous Twitter praise time escalated the entanglement between Mitchell and Simmons again. Before the game, the reporter also made a special trip to interview Mitchell, but unlike before, Mitchell refused the interview after finishing the interview.

This kind of reaction was beyond the reporter's expectation, which was a bit different from Mitchell's previous personality.

After the pre-match warm-up, the scene entered the opening ceremony for a long time.

As Tang Tian expected, Brown really made adjustments.

He removed Covington, who had a mediocre feel before, from the starting lineup, and mentioned McConaughey to the starting lineup, which moved Simmons from the point guard position to the small forward.

This kind of adjustment is very targeted, and they will not make three-pointers, but the roles of forwards and point guards on the court are different.

The Nets are still in the regular starting lineup. Tang Tian doesn't care too much about this adjustment of the 76ers. McConaughey and Redick's backcourt defense is a big problem. Irving and Butler will definitely have an advantage in the matchup .

This is a very reasonable inference.

But after the game started, the situation was a bit unexpected.

After Simmons swayed to the forward, the offense played more of a pick-and-roll and pivot role. Coupled with McConaughey's organization, the 76ers played a very good offensive efficiency.

On the defensive end, Simmons' excellent defensive awareness also restricted the Nets' offense.

Just catching up with George's bad touch outside the three-point line, when the game reached more than 9 minutes, the 76ers led the Nets by 5 points 21 to 16.

This situation made everyone unexpected, and the fans on the scene were even more restless.

Frank shouted anxiously on the sidelines, he was obviously a little anxious.

But Tang Tian was in no hurry. Although the game was a bit unexpected, it was only the first quarter, and the Nets obviously had the advantage in the substitute stage.

The two sides began to replace one after another, and the Nets still had Yi Jianlian with four substitutes.

However, the rotation of the 76ers has changed. Covington, Ilyasova and Belinelli were replaced, but Embiid, Redick and McConaughey were replaced. McConaughey and Simmons remained. on the field.

Simmons started playing at the third position, but now he is swinging to the first position again.

The fans at the scene couldn't help cheering excitedly after seeing it.

Such a substitution means that Mitchell and Simmons are on the court at the same time!