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Chapter 179 Toughness and Victory

In the second quarter, the Warriors replaced Dampier with Murphy to test the new full-attack lineup.

Unlike Arenas, Troy Murphy's performance on the court is relatively mature. Even if he played for the first time, he was not particularly nervous or excited.

He is a player who can make relatively stable contributions in the world. Such a player is reassuring, but it will not give people the feeling of a miracle. His mature basketball IQ is his advantage, and it also restricts him from taking another step forward. bondage.

Murphy played quite well. He is 2 meters tall and can grab rebounds.

Not long after, Gerald Wallace also got a chance to show his face. It is still rare for the Warriors to put three rookies on the first half of the first game. They are so eager to contribute to the team this season.

Gerald Wallace's performance is mediocre, another name for all-around is mediocrity, his shooting ability is not as good as the other two, and it is actually difficult to show his characteristics when he cannot hold the ball too much, but He defends very hard and is much better than the other two. As long as he is polished in the NBA environment, he will become a good combat force.

To the team's surprise, the three rookies didn't eat duck eggs in the first half, and even Gerald Wallace, who didn't make many shots in the offense, also scored a two-pointer.

The Warriors led by 9 points in the first quarter, and in the second quarter, the role of the rookie was increased. At the end of the half, the score was 49:51, but they fell behind by 2 points.

However, after the head coach Dave Cowens became the champion coach, he became more confident. He will not worry about this situation at all. In the second half, several rookies will return to their original positions. , Larry Hughes three dominant tactical period.

He shouted vigorously: "Boys, you are the championship team, show your momentum and try your best to win the first victory of the new season."

In the Blazers lounge, their new coach Maurice Cheeks is arranging tactics with the players in detail. Maurice Cheeks was the deputy coach of the 76ers last season, because the 76ers scored a goal Finals, this season was poached by the Blazers to become the new coach.

"They are a very strong team. They won the championship last season. They thought they could be more relaxed. Don't give them a chance. In the second half, you have to give them a head-on blow. Let them know that they can do everything last season. Countless, we are the best right now."

"They just had better luck." Pippen muttered dissatisfiedly, and immediately got a lot of echoing voices. The Blazers suffered injuries last season, but they were actually very dissatisfied.

As Pippen, who has won so many championships with Jordan, it is understandable to feel that the current championship team is not good enough, but this does not help them win more victories.

In the first half, Zhang Chen didn't try too many shots. He spent most of the time performing his organizational duties. It gave people the feeling that he came back from a long vacation and hadn't entered the state yet. Therefore, the Blazers' defense against him in this game was not good. Not too strict, just Pippen's ordinary single defense.

But at the beginning of the second half, when Zhang Chen received the ball for the first time, he once again used the starting speed to get rid of Pippen and successfully attacked the basket.

"The Blazers obviously haven't realized that the regular season has begun. This kind of defense can't limit the three-time Finals MVP."

"Speed ​​is the great enemy of the Blazers' defense. Whether it is the reaction speed of frontal defense or the speed of assisting defense inside, they have not reached the level that meets the team's salary."

"Zhang Chen made a false shot and made a side step shot. Pippen was tricked."

The ones who really didn't come back from the vacation were the highly paid players of the Trail Blazers. Zhang Chen's sudden outburst in the third quarter caught them off guard. leading edge.

"Defense, the intensity of defense must keep up..." Trail Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks thought that his first coaching game would be perfect, watching the team's score was overturned at once, his high-end The suit is sweaty.

Against Zhang Chen, Pippen's offense, which was not particularly strong, was completely frozen. The Blazers can only hope that Rasheed Wallace and Bunche Wells, who have physical advantages, will show off their power. It is their rather sharp three-pointer.

Separately, Rasheed Wallace and Bunche Wells both have certain advantages on the offensive end. They have a lot of three-point shooters, and they are also very threatening. There is some problem with the decline, which is called chemistry.

The reason is that it is estimated that there is still a lack of real core influence.

"Larry Hughes broke through Bunche Wells, Rasheed Wallace made it in time, but Larry Hughes made the shot in time and Jamison hit the shot."

"The thing that is difficult for the Warriors to defend is that if the defensive player at the [-]th goes out with Jamison, their interior will be empty. Both Zhang Chen and Larry Hughes are good at hitting the basket. If The defenseman at the four doesn't get out, and Jamison can make the shot."

"Arenas has shown his two characteristics, shooting and speed. It is conceivable that there will be one more player in the fast break in the future, which will cause headaches for other teams in the league."

The Blazers' defense was above average, but after the Warriors made an effort in the third quarter, they found it was too difficult to defend the Warriors. After a few rounds, they were led to attack.

Because Zhang Chen and Larry Hughes are two defensive experts on the outside, it is difficult to kill the Warriors with a single outside firepower. If you want to fight against the Warriors, at least you need players who can overwhelm the inside. Rasheed Wallace can only be regarded as half. It's not that he doesn't have that ability, but he often shoots outside when he is happy.

"Rashid Wallace got the ball with his back to Jamison, turned back and hit the board."

"Stoudemire made a chasing three-pointer and hit it. If their three-pointers are accurate, it will be one of their sharpest weapons."

The head coach of the Warriors signaled the players to expand the defensive area. The Blazers' shots are more threatening than breakthroughs, and they must not be allowed to shoot away.

"Antoine, do you want to support you?"

"No problem, I have found the feeling of defense." Jamison has not been idle this summer. Compared with a year ago, his defense has also improved a lot. If Rasheed Wallace only relies on shooting , It can't take too much advantage.

Larry Hughes is also a little stronger, and Bunch Wells needs to be more cautious if he wants to hit him with his body, otherwise he will easily take the ball out if he doesn't sit still.

Relying on the excellent performance of the three-pointer, the Trail Blazers once approached the score, but after the Warriors defended tighter, their shooting percentage became unstable again.

At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors led by 5 points. As far as the small gap between the two sides is concerned, the two teams seem to have the possibility of a battle.

"Shoot decisively when there is space, and reorganize patiently when there is no space. Everyone will work together to win the first game of this season."

Zhang Chen took the lead and stretched out his fist. Arenas subconsciously used it to express different opinions, but when he saw Zhang Chen's serious expression with a sense of majesty, he swallowed those words in his stomach. Together, full of confidence.

In this game, the Blazers planned to shoot from the outside again, and Zhang Chen decisively opened the status seal.

As the first game of the new season, he also needs to use a tough attitude to lead the team to victory.

Toughness is divided into two aspects, tough defense and tough offense. This is what he needs to take the lead in performance. He must set an example for new teammates and remind the old players how to fight against opponents.

With him, of course, are the other two of the league's new hottest trio.

"At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Warriors' defense directly reached the intensity of the playoffs. Zhang Chen, Larry Hughes, Jamison and others directly fought hand-to-hand with the Blazers."

"The Blazers are not to be outdone, and there is a smell of gunpowder on the field."

"Zhang Chen's low-post offense still hit the shot in the face of a double-team."

"Beautiful blocking, although Zhang Chen does not sit on the inside, but Zhang Chen still creates trouble for the Blazers' offense from time to time."

Due to the effect of the state seal, the Blazers' long-range shots became more erratic. They could only strengthen their low-post singles. The Warriors also shrunk their defense without hesitation. Once the defensive circle narrowed, Zhang Chen's ability to assist in defense became more obvious. manifested.

The offense was stable and the defense was fierce. The score difference between the two sides quickly reached 10.

Feeling Zhang Chen's dominance at both ends of the defense at close range, the new Warriors players can be said to be a feast for the eyes. Even a somewhat rebellious guy like Arenas has to admit that Zhang Chen is Zhang Chen.

It is very good for the team that the boss of the team gave the new players such an impression from the beginning, which is of great help to the team's execution and team cohesion.

No one would want to be a younger brother to a player who is soft and not too strong. The NBA is a world that worships tough guys. You have to show it clearly, and others will convince you.

Zhang Chen is doing such a thing, making the whole team excited with his outstanding performance.

How to do this game, he has prepared for a long time, the opportunity is reserved for those who are prepared, and he will continue to be the winner.

At 101:87, the Warriors beat the Trail Blazers and made a good start to the 2001-02 season. Zhang Chen set off towards his new goal.

(End of this chapter)