king of defenders

Chapter 731
on the field.

Xiang Long asked for the ball in the low post, but his teammates didn't give it directly. After passing it a few times, he couldn't find a chance. Seeing that there was not much time to attack, he passed it to Xiang Long.

After getting the ball, Xiang Long played with his back and pushed towards the basket against the defender. The 76ers' power forward Eisen Ilyasova was not physically strong, but he was not weak, but he was still pushed by Xiang Long. Backing back again and again, small forward Richard Holmes was shocked when he saw this, and rushed over to help defend.

"drink."

Before Richard Holmes could pounce on him, Xiang Long let out a loud shout, and suddenly turned around halfway. With force from his back, he pushed Ilyasova staggeringly, and Xiang Long changed from the back basket to the face frame, and also Regardless of whether the jumping Richard Holmes will hinder himself, he will dunk with both hands when he holds the ball.

Richard Holmes snorted angrily, jumped up quickly, and wanted to give Xiang Long a hot pot, but failed to touch the basketball, but hit Xiang Long's arm.

The force was strong, and Xiang Long's dunk was destroyed, but the referee also blew his whistle, gave Richard Holmes a foul, signaled Xiang Long to go to the free throw line, and executed two free throws.

"Almost."

"Yes, it's a pity."

"Tsk tsk, Xiang's physical fitness is very strong, and Ilyasova can't stand it at all."

In the auditorium, the fans whispered.

Xiang Long had already walked to the free throw line, took a deep breath, flicked his wrist, and the basketball went into the net, followed by the second free throw, which also made a steady hit and scored two points.

He made contributions as soon as he came up, which made fans look at Xiang Long with admiration.

There was only 1 minute left in this quarter. The Celtics attacked once, and the 76ers attacked once. There were only about ten seconds left. The fans in the audience shouted and asked Xiang Long to give the ball.

When the Celtics looked at it, the fans shouted, so give it to Xiang Long.

Xiang Long took the ball again, lowered his center of gravity, took a tentative step, and then accelerated suddenly. Ilyasova was startled. He didn't expect Xiang Long to be so fast. He was caught off guard and missed with one step.

After passing Ilyasova, Xiang Long rushed to the inside. The 76ers had already been defended inside. Xiang Long jumped up, collided with the defender, and then forced a shot.

Swish!
beep!
This time he scored and caused a foul.

The fans were excited and applauded loudly.

"Sigh." Coach Stevens couldn't help sighing, and smiled bitterly, "Xiang's talent and strength are indeed outstanding, but his style is too direct and self-centered. He has already passed Ilyasova for this ball. , Attracted the attention of another defender. He can pass the ball. The teammate is on the other side of the hoop. He can shoot the ball after receiving the ball. The chance of scoring is very high. But this guy wants to play by himself. I don’t believe it Teammate?"

"It's mostly like this. He feels that he has a higher success rate."

For a while, Stevens had a headache, and Xiang Long's thinking was not wrong. He did have such strength, but it was not good to not trust his teammates.

What Stevens wants to build is a team that focuses on teamwork, tactics, and order, rather than a team that relies on stars and individual abilities to play.In his opinion, relying on the outbreak of an individual may be able to reach the playoffs, but he will definitely not go far in the playoffs.

Without a good team system, the playoffs can only end in bitterness.

"Shh!"

Xiang Long made an additional penalty and the first quarter also came to an end.

Entering the second quarter, Stevens thought about it and sent Xiang Long up. Xiang Long scored 1 points in the last minute of the first quarter. His efficiency was very high and his condition seemed to be good. Let him play for a few more minutes Bar.

Returning to the court again, the Celtics' lineup has also changed. It is no longer a pure substitute lineup. After several rounds, Xiang Long failed to get the ball. After getting the ball, he played singles and failed to score.

Stevens began to frown, and it was still the case. Xiang Long was strong, but he hadn't reached the level of a top player. He couldn't change a team by himself. When he disrupted the team's system, it would be better if he wasn't on the court.

It is precisely for this reason that Stevens did not give Xiang Long much playing time.

After a while, Stevens replaced Xiang Long. After thinking for a while, he sat next to Xiang Long and said earnestly: "Xiang, you should try to get in touch with your teammates more and communicate more. Improve relationship"

Stevens was persuading, and Xiang Long was listening. After a while, Stevens stopped, regardless of whether Xiang Long listened, patted Xiang Long on the shoulder, and stood up.

Xiang Long looked at Stevens' back and shook his head. He didn't seem to be doing well, and he wasn't rude to others. As for your lack of enthusiasm, I really can't do it. I do this to everyone I know Yes, if you don't believe me, ask Meng Yun.

In fact, even if Xiang Long wants to take the initiative to show his favor, it may not work. He already has a preconceived impression in other people's minds, and it will be difficult to change.And in other people's eyes, there are not many Xianglongs, and there are not many Xianglongs. Who cares if he is enthusiastic or not?It does not matter.

Not everyone is as good as Wade.

If it was last year, the team lacked insiders, but now with Al Horford, Xiang Long's role will not be that great.

In fact, no one expects too much from Xiang Long. He is just a rookie. Could it be that he is really expected to help the team advance in the playoffs?Come on, he's still a rookie.

As for entering the playoffs, he can enter without Xiang Long.

Xiang Long looked back silently, he was also aware of this, originally when he participated in the draft he wanted to go to the Lakers, not the Celtics.At that time, he knew that coming to the Celtics might be embarrassing. The Celtics are already very strong, and there is no urgent need for him.

It would be better for him to go to a weaker team.

After the second quarter, Xiang Long didn't play again. He went up to play for 2 minutes in the third quarter, scored a goal, got a rebound, and was replaced again. He didn't play in the fourth quarter.

When the game ended, the Celtics beat the 76ers.

Xiang Long played a total of 6 minutes and 30 seconds, scored 7 points, and added 1 rebound. The efficiency is actually very high. Unfortunately, the statistics are very inconspicuous. People only have 7 points at a glance. Who is interested in seeing how he played? How many minutes?
Anyway, it is only 7 points in the game.

Washington, Capital One Arena.

The game between the Heat and the Wizards also ended, and the Heat defeated the Wizards 121:110.

In this game, the main players of both sides did not play much time. Meng Yun only played 15 minutes and scored 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Wade played 14 minutes and scored 7 points. The strength and opportunities were given to others. Lu Wei played well and scored 27 points. Monroe scored 12 points and 8 rebounds.
(End of this chapter)