Chapter 387: The playoffs begin! Heat in the first round!

How do you say this person, Ah Lian.
Apart from other things, there is still some strength in playing NBA.
You can't be a core player, but you can definitely become a high-quality blue-collar player.
After all, in the league now, a spatial power forward like him is too popular. He can play, pass and defend, and his attributes are simply perfect.
Xu Xuan had an idea in his heart, but he still had to ask Ah Lian his own wishes.
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April 17th.
City of Indianapolis.
Tonight’s Banker’s Life Arena has become a sea of ​​white. White is the color of Pacers’s home uniform. 18,345 home fans are chanting uniformly--
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
For the sensation that Xu Xuan caused every time he played, the players of the Pacers have been familiar with it.
Frank Vogel did not make any sensational speech before the game. The last words Frank said in the locker room was: "If the tactics can't be played, give Xu a single."
This sentence is enough to boost the morale of the Pacers players.
I am not afraid because I have thighs!
Thinking of this, my chest can't help but straighten up.
Opponents in the first round of the playoffs: The Heat's players are not so easy. Judging from the record of the two teams in the regular season, although it is a tie, Bosh is not there. I always feel that there is less confidence.
After all, they are now the most important core player inside the playoffs for the first time. The regular season performance is amazing, but no one knows whether he will lose the chain in the playoffs.
Wade's expression was very serious, and the cheeks looked a bit bigger than usual.
When Xu Xuan looked at the status of the Heat players, he knew that Riley had done some pre-match devil training.
Pat Riley is still a bit capable, both as head coach and management.
But this guy is like that, the structure is too small, far inferior to the real masters in the professional field such as LOGO male and Angie.
On the big screen, the two teams will start tonight.
Walkers: Xu Xuan, CJ Miles, Paul George, PJ Tucker, McGee.
Heat: Goran Dragic, Wade, Joe Johnson, Ruhr Deng, Hassan Whiteside.
Both sides are the strongest lineups in the regular season.
Especially for the Heat, the strength on paper looks really wonderful.
Dragic, currently there are a number of point guards in the East, Wade will not say, "Single Joe", "Eagle King Joe", Ruhr Deng's words, although many people say that he is a brush, but people can score.
In general, the Heat team is very strong on paper.
When jumping the ball, McGee finally relied on his super bounce to win the first attack opportunity for the Pacers.
This is the first game of the Pacers playoffs, but not the first game of the playoffs in the league.
Yesterday, a total of 8 sets of playoffs on both sides have finished 4 sets.
Among them, on the eastern side, the Raptors defeated the Hornets 1-0, and the Eagles defeated the Celtics 1-0.
In the West, the Warriors defeated Mosaic 1-0, and the Thunder defeated the Mavericks 1-0.
Today, the Pacers and Heat's game is the most watched game, even if the Cavaliers play the Pistons, this game is not as eye-catching.
After all, no one is optimistic about the Pistons. No matter how weak the Cavaliers are, no matter how old the Tigers are, they will eat people.
The Pacers and the Heat are not the same. So far, most of the major markets have opened 50-50.
After the opening, it did not exceed the expectations of Xu Xuan and Frank Vogel before the game. The Heat intend to increase the defensive intensity, reduce the rounds, use fouls to fragment the game, and disrupt the pace of the Pacers' attack.
Improving defense in the playoffs is the norm.
Xu Xuan didn't rush to hit the ball, but handed the ball to pickled peppers who came out to catch it.
Although Xu Xuan played off the ball, the Heat still didn't dare to relax. Dragic stared at Xu Xuan, as if to stare him to death.
however
After the game started, it played for 3 minutes, and the score of the two teams was 1 to 4...
The Heat didn't score a goal in a single sports game in 3 minutes, and could only barely hold the Pacers by their overall defense.
It's the Pacers offense again, picking up peppers can't hit the middle distance, but the irritable McGee grabs an offensive rebound from the white side's head and makes a small throw and makes a large white side foul, pulling the point difference to 5 points. There was a free throw opportunity, and the Heat’s coach Eric called a timeout.
They did a good defensive job, but the offense was too bad. Wade started 2-0 and didn't dare to catch the ball later, which seriously affected the organization and tactical arrangements.
Xu Xuan watched the defensive battle between his own team and the opposing team, and scored 6 points in just over 3 minutes...it's too much!
Offensive!
Where is my hot offense?
The actions of the two teams were beyond Eric's expectations. The feelings of watching the game on the spot and watching the game on TV are completely different!
The confrontation has obviously risen by more than one level!
"This guy wants to use defense to disrupt my defense?"
On the Heat's bench, Si Shuai looked dazed.
In fact, he has made several sets of plans, all to deal with the Pacers' "fast break" and "small ball tactics", but he did not expect the Pacers to abandon their best offense and switch to a defensive battle.
The key is!
Judging from the current situation, the Pacers seem to be playing well, they are ahead, they are ahead by 5 points.
Introduction...what the hell?
Si Shuai's mind is a little down.
Hey!
You didn't follow the script!
Shuai has a script. His script was written by the famous "screenwriter" Pat Riley. Before that, Pat Riley patted his chest and assured him that the Pacers would perfectly match the performance. However, ...Cooperate with a fart!
What to do next?
Should the defense be properly reduced and speed up?
Do not!
Can't do that!
If you do that, you will be hit by the tricks of the hanging people on the opposite side!
They must be ready. When I change, they will change immediately.
No way!
I can't be fooled!
He doesn't follow the script, I have to follow the script!
Defense!
Strengthen the defense!
After a fierce psychological game, Scott decided to continue to follow Pat Riley's script.
To tell the truth, let him change his skills and tactics on the spot, it was really hard for him.
"Wait, we will continue to strengthen our defense. You played well in the past 3 minutes. I'm very satisfied..."
Wade frowned at the words.
It’s okay to continue to strengthen the defense, this...you played well just now, how did you tell?
Hey!
We are behind now, a pretty good wool!
"Well, listen to me. I'll stare down on the opposite number 23. He didn't score a point for 3 minutes, and didn't even assist. It shows that our tactics are right. Let's continue to consolidate and implement it. Others shouldn’t worry."
Si Shuai seemed confident.
He is not pretending, this is his true thoughts.
When preparing for the game, Pat Riley said that as long as the Pacer Xu Xuan did not open, everyone else would be a club!
Is that right?
Wade glanced at him suspiciously, but now he has nothing to do.
Believe him once, after all, Si Shuai looks so confident and calm.
After the Heat's timeout, the offense still failed.
In order to prevent Xu Xuan from scoring this ball, Wade got his first foul in the opening game. Xu Xuan walked to the free throw line and scored two free throws for the Pacers.
1 to 8, the Pacers led the start by 7 points!
"Xu Xuan played really hard this ball!" Yu Jiajie said.
"In the playoffs, isn't it just tougher than anyone else? But you have to know that Xu Xuan is not O'Neal. If the Heat continue to foul like this, Xu Xuan can punish the Heat by free throws." Zhang Yangliang said.
As a member of the new 180 club, free throws are not difficult for Xu Xuan.
On the court, Dragic steadily passed halftime, and the Heat were not in a hurry to attack, just eight seconds after halftime.
Pressed to the extreme.
"Defense"
"Defense"
"Defense"
The audience in Banker's Life Arena shouted defense since the attack began.
There was a pick-and-roll in the frontcourt, and Dragic hit it by himself.
Dragic is a very proud person. In Xu Xuan's previous life, when people were frantically discussing a young man named Luca 077, as Dončić’s former Slovenian national team teammate, the 2017 European Cup MVP Dragic appears to be unknown, although he is Miami's bench first firepower and absolute control of the ball.
Even in the Heat, people talk more about Jimmy Butler, a man who has just signed a maximum salary and refreshed his leadership model, the new low-profile version of Adebayor, or two other non-draft players. The new player star, Nunn, who just scored 33 points, and Duncan Robinson, who has a bit of Klay Thompson's charm on the offensive end.
Indeed, unlike the genius Doncic, Dragic has mastered a complete set of offensive methods to deal with various environments from the first day in the league, and relies on the dividends of the times to make three-pointers and fouls. It is quite insightful, and it also comes with the broad vision of the natural organizer, so it is famous and legendary.
And Dragic first appeared as a substitute for Nash. Although it is lucky to have a good mentor, at the same time, the existence of Nash means that Dragic’s growth environment cannot be like Doncic’s, which means less The ball possession, less tolerance for mistakes, and more contrast with the legendary point guard.
Fortunately, Dragic, who has experience in the European league, has slowly grown up, and he has been greatly influenced by Nash in terms of overall situation and physical maintenance. He surprised the world for the first time. It should be in the Western Conference semifinals on May 8, 2010, when he faced the Spurs who had drafted himself and then changed hands to Phoenix. He scored 23 points in the final quarter and led the team behind at most by 18 In the case of points, the reversal was completed and the Spurs swept away to advance.
Dragic's breakthrough is very particular about card players, fake moves and rhythm, and he uses height when facing small people.
But now he faces Xu Xuan.
I really don’t know if I should talk about MMP.
What about 191?
Who is the same height as me?
Why are you so much taller than me?
Xu Xuan touched his head, small question mark, do you have many children?
Don't ask, stand up and hit your ball.
Dragic's shot was still slow, and he made a mid-range jumper after a tempo change.
I didn't go to the basket because it was too crowded.
Boom!
Xu Xuan's defense played a role, the goal was not scored.
McGee protected the rebound, handed it to Xu Xuan, and moved forward quickly.
As soon as he got to the front court, Xu Xuan hadn't transported twice before the Heat's flanking attack arrived.
Xu Xuan had expected it, and directly divided the ball to CJ Miles. Miles then divided the pickled peppers, and the empty cut on the flanks of the pickled peppers
By the time Joe Johnson reacted, Pickled Pepper was already in the basket and dunked!
1 to 10!
The point difference widened to 9 points.
9 points difference!
The Pacers fans at the scene were all excited, this... I didn't expect it to go so smoothly before the game!
Surprise joy!
Looking back, the Heat attacked.
After a pick and roll, Wade bulged his cheeks and rushed in.
Not to mention, this ball was really rushed by him.
Pickle, Tucker, and McGee retired and returned. These three have a strong defensive awareness and willingness.
But Wade is not a vegetarian either. As soon as the lost track is opened, the inside line directly makes a difficult toss.
The arc directly makes people look wet.
boom!
Huh!
As Wade fell heavily to the ground, the basketball also fell into the Nets.
The goal was scored.
"It's so difficult! That's Wade, you won't be able to score this goal for another person." Yu Jia admired.
"Well, in this alliance, except for a few people like Xu Xuan, no one should be able to do it. This soft touch is simply unreasonable!" Zhang Yangfang agreed.
Yu Jia: "......"
Stop making trouble, I mean Wade, why did you pull Xu Xuan in again.
Seeing this scene, Si Shuai was also secretly relieved.
Starting 1 to 10, he was under a lot of pressure.
This scene is not easy to shoot. The opposite side does not follow the script. They cross the river by feeling the stones at every step, and they are always worried that the "investor" will withdraw him. He is on the edge of the cliff every minute and every second. Wandering on.
It's hard for a director!
4 to 10.
Wade also found McGee's foul on this ball and scored 3 points successfully.
For the Pacers' bottom line, Xu Xuan still did not choose a sports attack. He has only scored 2 points so far, and he still got it with free throws.
frontcourt.
A wave of organization.
Xu Xuan pierced the needle and reached the bottom corner. Pickled Jiao held the ball in a three-point threat position.
but......
In front of Xu Xuan, there were still two people left tremblingly, including singles Joe, who were all paying attention to Xu Xuan's side.
This defense is really good.
However, Xu Xuan was guarded, what about the rest of the Pacers?
Wouldn't people really think of them as clubs?
Pickle pepper frontcourt three-point line ~ EbookFREE.me ~ domineering dry draw
Swish!
Basketball hollowed into the net.
4 to 13!
The point difference returned to 9 points.
"Have you noticed that the Pacers' scoring seems to be quite simple..." Yu Jia asked a question.
It seems that the Heat's defense is really good. After all, Xu Xuan, the main core of the Pacers, has only scored 2 points with free throws.
It was almost restricted to death.
But the strange thing is that the Pacers lead by a full 9 points!
Where did these 9 points come from?
The Heat's defense...Where are the special defenses?