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Chapter 220 Sweep in the first round!A fierce battle against the Heat's Big Three in the semifinals!

On the 23rd, the second game between the two sides started at the 76ers' home court.

Lu Yong was still the starter in the last game. He easily won G119 103 to 2 without any effort.

The Bucks' offense was pretty good this time, and their 103 points of firepower was considered normal. Unfortunately, the 76ers' offense was even stronger, with an efficiency of 37 of 15 from beyond the arc, which they couldn't defend at all.

Through this series, the Bucks management also discovered that Drew Gooden is not suitable to be the main inside man. His weaknesses are too obvious. He is typically strong in offense and weak in defense. There is a high probability that he will be sent away next season.

In Lu Yong's previous life, Gooden has been wandering. He has changed 14 teams in the NBA for 10 years. His career average of 11 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist per game is actually not bad, but because the offense requires the ball and the defense is poor, , he has never been able to find a position that suits him. The largest contract only received an annual salary of 700 million, which was a waste of talent.

When he was with the Cavaliers, it didn't matter that Gooden was barely able to defend inside, because he had "Big Z" Ilgauskas wiping his butt for him, playing power forward, but after joining the Bucks, he mostly appeared at the center position. , poor defense is a fatal weakness, and it was all exposed once they entered the playoffs, which was very embarrassing.

In the G3 game, the Bucks still failed to create a miracle when they returned to their home court. The game was one-sided and entered garbage time early.

Insiders Drew Gooden and Ilyasova are both strong offensive and defensive players. They are not good at protecting the frame and are almost eliminated by the 76ers players.

Larry Sanders is a blue-collar frame protector with great athletic talent. He can average 1.5 blocks per game this year, but his offense is too bad, he has no shooting ability, and he is not reliable in low-post singles. 4. Directly refrigerated by Coach Scales.

The biggest advantage of the 76ers in the playoffs is not only their strong lineup, but also their rich offensive types. There are many players who can shoot well. No matter who the Bucks send on the inside, Lu Yong can arrange a restraining style of play to restrain the Bucks. The lineup appears.

The two teams played four consecutive games, and the 76ers effortlessly resolved the battle, easily completing the sweep 4-0.

Iverson spent the whole series playing as a point guard, averaging 13 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals per game, playing like a role player.

However, what surprised Lu Yong was that Iverson's offensive efficiency in the entire series was very good, with a shooting percentage of 57.6%. After reducing the offensive shots, it became obviously more reasonable, and the transformation was very successful.

The top scorer on the team is Iguodala. He only played 32 minutes per game in the series, but he was able to deliver 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal. He even shot 37.8% of his three-pointers, which has always been unreliable. Greatly reduces the pressure on veteran players.

Yi Jianlian also played well against his former team. He averaged 28 minutes per game, scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block, shot 58% from the field and 35% from the three-point range.

Jennings, who bragged wildly in front of the media, received retribution without any surprise. He averaged 37.6 minutes in four games, scored 11.6 points, 2 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He shot 29.3% from the field and 18% from three-point range, which was better than the Heat in his previous life. The end will be even more miserable.

This was the worst slap in the face for Jennings since he entered the NBA. Many media took the lead in ridiculing him online. The willful young man took the word "no idea of ​​​​the sky and the earth" to the extreme.

In other rounds of the Eastern Conference series, the Heat also swept the Knicks 4-0 and will meet the 76ers in the second round.

The Pacers had no suspense against the Hawks, easily advancing 4-1 and becoming the second-biggest dark horse in the league this season, second only to the 76ers led by Lu Yong.

The Hawks have made the playoffs for many consecutive years, but the season-ending loss of inside pillar Al Horford has a great impact on the team. Coupled with the decline of "Eagle King" Joe Johnson, the Hawks management has determined to rebuild, and there is a high probability that it will happen in the summer. Send away Joe Johnson and rebuild the team around Josh Smith, Horford and rising star Jeff Teague.

The most surprising series was the Bulls, ranked first in the Eastern Conference. They fought hard for six games before knocking out the eighth-seeded Magic 4-2.

Tom Thibodeau is a capable coach, but once he entered the playoffs, his old habits recurred. The team was leading by a big score and was unwilling to expand the rotation. The main force was dead, causing power forward Boozer to be accidentally injured. He was absent for a considerable amount of time. Important G3 and G4.

If Ross and Boozer hadn't battled through injuries, the Bulls might have faced a black eight miracle.

Even so, Thibodeau's coaching level has been questioned by experts. The injuries to Rose and Boozer have also affected the Bulls' championship prospects, and they are no longer as optimistic as they were in the regular season.

The Western side also successively decided the winner.

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The Grizzlies have become the most unlucky team in this year's playoffs. They are the only team in the eight-group Eastern and Western Conference series that has been defeated.The Clippers will face the Spurs in the second round, and the SuperSonics will face the Lakers. They are both tough teams that have the strength to compete for the championship, and they are full of highlights.

Of course, when it comes to watching, the most watched matchup in the second round is definitely the 76ers VS Heat.

This is a classic showdown between a bunch of veterans + young people fighting the Big Three. It is also a rematch between Lu Yong and Spoelstra, and it comes from a head-to-head confrontation between two Asian coaches.

Compared with the stars, the Heat have the upper hand, so there are more fans who are optimistic about the Heat's promotion.

The reason is that the Big Three will not have a physical crisis when they are at their peak, and they have an advantage over the old guys like the 76ers in a best-of-seven game.

There are also fans who are optimistic about the 76ers, but they are not here for Iverson and Garnett, but they firmly believe that Lu Yong will lead the team to create miracles. The reason is simpler, because Lu Yong won the battle with Spoelstra. Even the All-Stars led the Western Conference to victory. Fans believe that Lu Yong can find a way to restrain the Heat.

The first two games between the two sides were played in Philadelphia. The 76ers ranked second in the Eastern Conference and had home court advantage. Lu Yong closed the arena before the game to guide the players to practice and did not make any remarks in front of the media.

This 76ers have some advantages over the Heat, but they can't crush them like the SuperSonics. The media's hype will only put more pressure on young players. Turning off their phones and practicing more is what the 76ers should do right now.

If Lu Yong can lead the 76ers over the Heat mountain, even if he fails to win the championship later, he will be highly sought after by fans and media, and the benefits will be huge.

If Spoelstra leads the Heat to overthrow the 76ers, it will be a bit disadvantageous to Lu Yong, and it will seriously affect his right to speak about finding his next home in the summer. This is something Lu Yong cannot accept anyway.

On May 5, the first game between the two sides started at the Philadelphia Arena.

TNT TV station is responsible for the national live broadcast. Barkley analyzed before the game: "This is destined to be a wonderful battle. This season, the defensive efficiency of the 76ers and the Heat ranks among the top three in the league. The key to who can advance between the two teams lies in how they deploy their defense. Limiting the individual singles of stars will be particularly critical. The good news for the 76ers is that Lu Shuai has done a good job in defending LeBron since he was an assistant coach. He has quite a lot of experience in this regard and may become a The key to this series."

Kenny Smith smiled and nodded, adding: "Yes, the Heat and the 76ers each won one game in the regular season, but the two sides won in two completely different ways. The 76ers focused more on team offense. The Heat rely on the individual outbursts of their stars. I think the key to the 76ers winning is the role players. This is their advantage and something the Heat do not have."

After coming off the court, Lu Yong and Spoelstra hugged each other on the sidelines.

The two are one of the few Asian coaches in the league. If it weren't for their different stances, they might become good friends.

Spoelstra stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "I will not fail this time. The Heat must win the championship this year. I have issued a military order to the management."

Lu Yong shrugged and replied: "Then I can only advise you to find a new home in advance. Your days of coaching in Miami may be coming to an end."

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Spoelstra is a capable coach. In Lu Yong's previous life, this should have been his most glorious two years. Unfortunately, Lu Yong's appearance made his life difficult. If the Big Three of the Heat cannot win the championship this year, he will Class will definitely end, and he will become a victim pushed by the management to the public to give an explanation to the fans.

The 76ers adjusted the starting lineup, Arenas, Vujacic, Iguodala, Yi Jianlian, and Garnett.

As soon as this lineup came out, the two commentators were immediately confused. Even the 76ers fans were surprised. They didn't expect Iverson to come on the bench in the first game against the Heat.

Also dropped out of the starting lineup with him was Jrue Holiday. This backcourt combination of Arenas + Vujacic has top shooting ability, but it has never appeared in the regular season, whetting the appetite of fans.

Barkley was surprised: "God! Lu Shuai actually arranged for Allen Iverson to be a substitute. There was no news about Allen's injury before the game. What tricks does he want to play tonight?"

Kenny Smith analyzed: "In fact, Iverson's advantage against the Heat is not obvious. He will also be targeted on the defensive end. Lu Shuai's adjustment is probably to launch an offense around Iguodala. The backcourt is He paired up with two strong shooters. After all, he performed well in the first round of the playoffs and has proven that he has the ability to serve as the core of the tactics. However, it is too risky to suddenly adjust the starting lineup at this time. Lu Yongyong is the only one in the league who uses such a person. "

Heat: Chalmers, Wade, James, Bosh, Joel Anthony.

The "black and thick" jump ball beat Garnett, and the Heat attacked first.

Lu Yong arranged a 2-3 zone defense, still focusing on blocking the penalty area, shooting three-pointers with appropriate heat, and man-to-man Vujacic had to face Wade. Needless to say, it would definitely be very ugly.

Wade dribbled the ball across half court to observe his teammates, raised his hand to ask Bosh for a pick-and-roll, broke through from the left and was flanked by Iguodala. His decision to let go of James was very firm.

Facing double teams, the experienced Wade showed quite calmness. He took a step to open the distance and distributed the ball to the outside, passing it to James who was open at the top of the key.

James caught the ball at a 50-degree angle on the right side, glanced at the basket, and hit an open jumper. The rebound was protected by Yi Jianlian.

Lao Zhan's three-point shooting percentage is actually good this season. He shot 36.2% in the regular season. However, his production is too low. He can only hit 2.4 goals in 0.9 shots, which is not his main scoring method.

This round, James has a big gap on the outside. He can't do it without shooting. Even if he shoots, he has to bite the bullet, otherwise the team's morale will definitely fall to the bottom. When the 76ers attacked, the Heat used man-to-man defense. There were no obvious loopholes in any position, and they did not need to rely on zone defense to protect a certain player from being targeted.

Arenas dribbled to the frontcourt and passed it to Iguodala.

Vujacic started running according to the tactics and moved to the right to catch the ball with the help of Garnett's off-ball screen.Joel Anthony is very fast and chooses to switch defense immediately when encountering the pick-and-roll. Wade also resists Garnett personally and prevents him from entering the basket.

Seeing that his teammates had no chance to run away, Iguodala lowered his center of gravity, hooked on Yi Jianlian's pick-and-roll and rushed to the right. He suddenly stopped with his butt to push James, and hit the ground in a small area and passed the ball to Yi Jianlian who was bouncing outward.

Yi Jianlian caught the ball and shook it. He made a jump shot from the corner and hit Bosh from a high angle to score. Whoops, 2-0.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

After scoring the goal, Yi Jianlian clenched his fists and slapped his chest, with an expression on his face that looked a little excited.

Lu Yong was sitting on the sidelines and was dumbfounded. He asked Ah Lian to learn from Garnett. But good guy, the Wolf King learned all the essence of it and almost screamed at his neck.

The Heat attacked and Bosh singled out Yi Jianlian.

The three threats feinted and then broke through from the left. Seeing that Garnett had no intention of stepping forward to help defend, he made an emergency stop jumper from mid-range, 2-2.

Bosh's shot is very simple. The Heat often rely on the Big Three to score points with their personal abilities in position battles. Lu Yong doesn't care about this. As long as James and Way are restricted, Bosh doesn't have to be afraid even if he scores 30 points. Against the Heat, He's always done this.

In the positional battle, when Iguodala ran out from the weak side to catch the ball, he instantly attracted the attention of the Heat players.

Arenas saw that Chalmers was distracted for a moment, and suddenly accelerated and changed direction at his feet to make a pass. He reached the three-second zone and shot an arrow on horseback. He hit the board with a throw with his right hand. Whoa!

Arenas had a good rhythm with this shot. He raised the arc to avoid Chris Bosh's defensive block and made the throw steadily. 4 to 2.

Chalmers is a powerful point guard with good defense, but his feet are slow to move laterally. He is best at dealing with players of Holiday's style.Lu Yong arranged Arenas to start the game in order to create a gap in the back line. When the "general" who is good at explosive scoring finds his touch, not to mention Chalmers, even Wade can't guard him.

Arenas did not disappoint Lu Yong. He defeated Chalmers in a single as soon as he came on the court. The 76ers' basic salary was simply well spent.

When the Heat attack, James holds the ball in the middle and observes his teammates, which is completely the style of an organizing forward.

Chalmers relied on his teammates to cover his movement from the side, trying to find opportunities to catch and shoot. However, Arenas was very active in chasing and following him, so Chalmers was unable to get out of the open space.

Seeing that his teammates were in trouble, James stood outside the three-point line and hesitated for a moment. In the end, he didn't shoot. Instead, he held the ball and broke through to the basket. Before Garnett came to help defend, James made a mid-range jumper and missed. .

Joel Anthony failed to grab the rebound, but Garnett turned around and hugged the moon with one hand.

In the position battle, Iguodala held the ball in the middle and asked for a pick-and-roll. At the same time, Yi Jianlian also provided a ball-free screen for Vujacic in the upper right corner.After the breakthrough, Iguodala was obviously not ready to play hard. After attracting help from the defense, he decisively transferred the ball to Vujacic in the right corner.

This was a classic "hammer tactic". The 76ers caught the Heat off guard at the beginning. Vujacic received the ball without hesitation and made a quick three-pointer from an open corner jumper.

This ball completely fell into Vujacic's offensive rhythm. From running to catching and shooting in one go, the basketball accurately fell into the net bag, oh, 7 to 2.

Looking back, Wade faked a breakthrough and knocked Vujacic away, attracting Garnett to double-team and pass the ball through the seam to Joel Anthony, who was cutting through the air. Although the latter's basketball IQ is worrying, his basketball IQ is worrying. He still catches the ball and scores an easy dunk. 7 to 4.

When the 76ers attacked, the players still ran a hammer, but this time James saw through it. Iguodala failed to create an opportunity when he passed the ball to the bottom corner. Vujacic took a step and passed to Arenas to reorganize the offense.

Arenas kept holding the ball in the middle. Taking advantage of the Heat's defensive formation being disrupted, he went to the left and forced a strong attack. He reached the horns and joined the ball with both hands. 9 to 4.

"Beautiful! The general's offensive state is very good tonight. It seems that there is a reason why he was temporarily selected by Lu Shuai as the starter. He has lived up to the trust of the coaching staff." Charles Barkley shouted.

Kenny Smith smiled and said: "After all, it was against Kobe Bryant back then. Arenas perfectly explained tonight what it means that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse."

The Heat attacked, and Joel Anthony mentioned that James made a pick-and-roll in the middle. James broke through and passed the ball to Bosh.

Fans have the impression that Bosh is a big man who can shoot three-pointers accurately, but in fact, Bosh will have to wait until the 13-14 season to truly incorporate three-pointers into his regular arsenal. This year, his three-point shooting percentage Only 28.6%, which is not as efficient as James.

This is a star limited by the times. If Bosh was played in the small ball era, his personal achievements would definitely be higher.

In a positional battle, Arenas feinted in singles with the ball, changed direction and passed Chalmers in one step, attracting James to double-team and then distributed the ball to the weak side.Iguodala caught the ball and missed the shot. He dribbled into the penalty area and approached the basket. He faced Joel Anthony's rebound and made a layup. 11 to 4.

Seeing that the 76ers' offense was getting smoother and smoother, Spoelstra couldn't sit still and was forced to stand up and call a timeout.

He was confused by the starting lineup sent by the 76ers tonight. He couldn't believe that Lu Yong actually asked Iverson to come on the bench. The key was that the 76ers really played a smooth positional attack, which was simply unreasonable.

After the timeout, Spoelstra did not make any substitutions. This is already the Heat's strongest starting five. Even if the Big Three do not perform well, substitutions will not solve the problem.

In the next few rounds, the Heat increased their defensive intensity and successfully defended against the 76ers' offense.

Lu Yong was sitting on the sidelines and was not in a hurry. He just shouted a few words at Iguodala and asked him to instruct the players to switch to route four and look for opportunities through Ukla's tactics.

Yi Jianlian, an insider who can both shoot and have excellent athletic ability, is very suitable for Yukla's offensive tactics. He exploded in the second half of the first quarter. First, he hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc after a pick-and-roll, and then he hit a three-pointer in the second half of the first quarter. The two-point long position on the left scored 4 points in a row and led the team to a 7-0 climax.

The 76ers' unreasonable offense reminded many fans of the SuperSonics last season, so silky, so silky!
Barkley sighed: "The 76ers' offense is really good today. It reminds me of the two years when the Sonics dominated the league. Sure enough, no matter how much a coach's coaching style changes, he can't get rid of the shadow of the past. The Heat tonight I was caught off guard.”

Kenny Smith smiled and said: "Don't forget, the 76ers still have three killers in Iverson, Holiday and Brand sitting off the court. If the Heat can't have an advantage in the starting lineup, they can come off the bench in the second quarter." It’s miserable.”

Barkley gloated and shrugged his shoulders and said: "Looking at it now, it is difficult for the Heat to gain an advantage in the first quarter. If they can control the point difference within 5 points, it will be considered a success. The 76ers' offensive efficiency is too high. Everyone can Be the final destination.”

After 7 minutes of play, Lu Yong began to make substitutions and adjust the lineup. Iverson, Jrue Holiday, and Brand came on, replacing Arenas, Vujacic, and Yi Jianlian.

The overall strength of the 76ers' lineup is even better than that of the starting lineup. However, the outside offense has been weakened, but the two-point shooting and defense have been significantly improved, and the Big Three continue to be tough.

After the first quarter, both teams performed brilliantly, with the 76ers leading 32-25.

In the second quarter, Lu Yong sent Jrue Holiday, Iverson, Meeks, Peja Stojakovic, and Hawes.

Rookie Vucevic continues to sit on the bench, and Hawes' outstanding performance late in the season has squeezed out his playing time.

The Heat sent five players: Norris Cole, Wade, James Jones, Battier and Haslem.The two guns in the backcourt are responsible for holding the ball and attacking, and the two forwards are responsible for catching and shooting. The Harbin team's important task is to rebound and defend. Except for the personal abilities of the role players, the division of labor is still very clear.

Lu Yong and Spoelstra battled wits and courage off the court, and made some adjustments in terms of employment.

But compared to Spoelstra, who stood on the sidelines and shouted loudly from time to time, Lu Yong looked much more relaxed. He sat on a chair and chatted and laughed with assistant coach Snyder, only holding a cup of coffee in his hand to blend in with the fans. .

In 12, Wade's knee was not completely destroyed, and his personal ability was indeed strong enough. He turned over and scored jumpers against Holiday's defense many times, helping the Heat to tightly bite the point difference.

The 76ers' offense wasn't bad either. They lowered their pace and played positional battles, both inside and outside, and continued to dominate the Heat.

Iverson is the absolute offensive strength in the second team. Although he is not as strong as Wade at this stage, he is still difficult to guard against when changing directions with his body. He got to the basket several times and scored layups on the board.

Four minutes later, Spoelstra called a timeout and replaced Bosh and James. The Big Three all returned to the court.

Lu Yong didn't dare to push the ball, so he took advantage of the situation and brought the main lineup onto the court, letting Arenas and Iverson partner in the backcourt.

At midfield, the 76ers led 58 to 50.

(End of this chapter)