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Jordan made up for the popularity he lost in the first two rounds, scoring triple-doubles in two consecutive games. He played 32 minutes in the game, making 5 of 12 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 15 points and 11 rebounds. 12 assists.

Five Wizards scored in double figures, Hamilton had 24 points and 5 assists, and Stoudemire had 30 points and 6 rebounds.

At the press conference, Byron Scott attributed the defeat to the team's overall poor defense and was not stupid enough to openly quarrel with the media and Kidd.

In this game, Kidd played a pick-and-roll according to his requirements. Five players scored in double figures and moved the ball. However, the offensive capabilities of the Nets players were not top-notch, and their individual scoring lacked sustainability.

Scott thought that as long as they took a more blossoming route like the Wizards, the Nets would definitely win, just like the regular season.

Now he finds that the Wizards are different from the regular season. They run more actively, cooperate more well, and have two stars who can provide stable firepower. Both sides fought hard to attack, and the Wizards overwhelmed the Nets.

Although Stoudemire is a rookie, his offensive ability is already better than Martin. During the season, many fans were dissatisfied with his selection for the All-Star Game, but now they are convinced, and more and more people like him.

After this game, Stoudemire averaged 36.8 minutes per game in the playoffs, scoring 20.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.6 blocks, and shooting 47.5% from the field.

Hamilton's data also increased, averaging 37.3 minutes per game, scoring 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4 assists and 0.8 steals, shooting 44.8% from the field, 35% from the three-point range, and 90.6% from the free throw line.

The two sides are similar in other positions. The only advantage the Nets have on the offensive end is Kidd. He only has better statistics than David Wesley and a slightly lower shooting percentage.

Wesley's shooting percentage in the playoffs is stable, averaging 2.3 three-pointers in 5.7 attempts per game, with a shooting percentage of 41.2%. He averaged 24 minutes per game and scored 12.8 points, almost all on catch-and-shoot shots. He still maintains a magical statistic, 16 of 16 free throws, all free throws in the playoffs, and a 100% shooting rate.

The Wizards' performance has attracted the attention of media around the world, and more and more people hope that the Wizards will reach the finals. If the Wizards finally win the championship, Jordan will retire perfectly and leave a lasting legend in the NBA.

Yang Rui also has a large number of fans. Many people think that he is already a legend. His achievements at this age are unbelievable.

"Jerry Young is a once-in-a-century genius in the NBA. If this continues, he is likely to achieve unparalleled achievements in the field of coaching, surpassing Cardinal Auerbach. The key to the Celtics winning eight consecutive championships is all Star lineup, in a league lacking competition,

Crush seven other teams. Before Jerry Young came to the Raptors and Wizards, these were just the two worst teams. "

"When he was with the Raptors, Jerry Young failed to establish a dynasty. I don't know if he can lead the Wizards to do this. He already won the championship in the first year of a five-year contract. The Wizards will definitely be very strong in the future. It's a pity that Jordan can only do it next year. Become an audience."

"Am I the only one who thinks the Nets lineup is much better than the Wizards? The two teams swap coaches, and the Nets may sweep the Wizards."

Scott doesn't dare to watch the news now. He also won the best coach award last season, but fans feel that he can't compare with Yang Rui at all. Basketball experts evaluated the tactics of the two teams and unanimously disparaged Scott.

There is no harm without comparison. The timing of Scott's timeout and the matching of the lineup are not very good. The Wizards' offensive high-C play in the first two games was just after the Nets called a timeout, which is really intriguing.

During the break, Yang Rui arranged for the players to practice shooting and warned the players to work hard and not to slack off for a moment during the game. The next game is very critical.

If they win another home game, the Wizards will gain match point. The Nets need to win three consecutive games to reverse and advance. You can imagine the difficulty.

But if the Wizards lose and the Nets tie the total score at 2-2, the situation will be very unfavorable to the Wizards. The crucial fifth game will be played at the Nets' home court, and it will be more difficult for them to win.

In the fourth game, winning is heaven, losing is hell.

After analyzing the stakes, the players practiced seriously, and Jordan also practiced three-pointers from the middle, hoping to give the team more help on the offensive end.

On the evening of May 24, the fourth battle began.

The Nets couldn't afford to lose. After Scott held a meeting with his assistants to discuss, they asked Curry to return to the bench. They started with small-ball tactics and used Martin and Rogers to partner inside. Finally, they found the right path.

It was difficult for Jordan to attack with the ball efficiently against Rogers, and his only role on the field was to support and pass the ball.

Against Boozer, Martin can switch pick-and-rolls and chase down the paint very quickly. With a weight of 106 kilograms, he can rely on his explosive power to defend Boozer in the low post without being overwhelmed.

On the offensive end, Rogers' shooting range reached beyond the three-point line, and the Nets' formation was even wider. Martin quickly cuts after the pick-and-roll, but Boozer's defense is much more difficult.

After two minutes of play, Yang Rui immediately replaced Boozer and replaced Stoudemire, stabilizing the situation.

Although both sides are playing small ball tactics, the Wizards have no advantage in mobility and can't play sharp fast breaks, but they can slowly grind out positions with the Nets, at least they will not fall behind in the score.

Once the defense is strengthened, the game becomes less beautiful. Yang Rui is a little regretful. From the perspective of game viewing, he still enjoyed playing with the Raptors, and his offense was rarely defended by his opponents.

Last year, he only needed to arrange for the three-point shooters to spread out and let O'Neal Jr. and Carter catch the ball and challenge the Nets. O'Neal Jr. has the advantage of playing in the low post. It is impossible for Kittles to guard Carter, and it is also a tragedy to face Halprin and Reed.

But now that Yang Rui is gone, the Raptors have also lost all their interior stars, and they don't have enough possessions on the outside. The Raptors have turned into a tragedy.

The two sides fought to a draw in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the two teams also went against their normal behavior and continued to fight defensively. It is easy to make mistakes when playing fast breaks in key games. They want to strive for offensive efficiency under the premise of solid defense and do not dare to act rashly.

The Wizards lost the first game because of too many mistakes. The Wizards were better because they had more people who could support them, but in the fast break, Jordan, Alston, and Hamilton did not have as high a passing success rate as Kidd. Unless the player's mobility is obviously superior, Yang Rui will not arrange to focus on running and gunning.

The key figure in the Wizards' defense is Gerald Wallace, who does an excellent job in single defense and pick-and-roll defense; Maggette, Bell, and Wesley on the outside did not let their opponents have anything they wanted, and center Boozer resisted Library's defense. inside.

The Nets also guarded the penalty area, trying to interfere with mid- and long-range shots, and tried to use up 24 seconds in each offensive round.

The players took turns throwing from the outside, and their touch was very bad. The Wizards' Maggette, Wallace, and Wesley, and the Nets' Rodgers, Harris, and Aaron Williams all failed to score a point in this quarter. They used their actions to compose a moving hymn for the fans.

This power is iron! This power is steel! Harder than iron and stronger than steel...

The Wizards only scored 12 points in a single quarter, and the Nets only scored 17 points.

Yang Rui is neither impatient nor impatient. His plan is to wear down his opponent's physical strength first, and then the last quarter is the time for the track and field team to show its strength. They often win games by running marathons in the regular season.

However, the Nets also have a lot of rotation players, and Kidd, Martin, Jackson and others can also run marathons. At No. 2, Kittles has average physical strength due to several injuries. He is also substituted by Lucios Harris. The two have similar styles and are both good at guarding without the ball.

The two sides were also evenly matched in the second half, and the score remained deadlocked until the end.

At 45.2 seconds into the final quarter, Jordan passed Rogers for a layup. Martin retreated in time to cover the defense and successfully interfered.

The ball bounced out of the frame. Kidd grabbed a rebound in the backcourt and suddenly passed a long pass to Rogers to counterattack. The latter caught the ball without waiting for his teammates, took two steps to meet Hamilton, and relied on his height advantage to hit a 70-degree pull-up three-pointer from the left side. , leading the score by one point.

85 to 86, Yang Rui requested a long timeout, with only 41 seconds left.