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Chapter 243 [Devil's home court, self-recommendation]

Chapter 243 [Devil's home court, self-recommendation]

A team's tactics don't need to be varied, it only needs to be suitable for the core players, and then continue to cooperate with them skillfully.It is this kind of team that has successfully won the championship.

There are times when simple tactics are not good, because people are not machines, and it is impossible to run tactics with one heart.

On March 3th, in the Canadian derby, the Raptors played against the underdog Grizzlies, and the players worked like crazy.

Carter threw two threes in the first quarter, and McGrady and Billups all missed the basket.

Even so, with the performance of O'Neal Jr. and Miller, the Raptors won 90-87.

Miller had the most eye-catching performance, with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, his third triple-double this season.His defense is also good, not afraid of confrontation, guarding the penalty area.

Miller, who averaged 13.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, is already the hottest super center in the league.

In the offensive system, Miller is the axis, and his teammates' ability to break through and storm the basket is stronger than that of the King, so it is easier to send assists.His 5.3 assists per game are the highest among post players this season, and Garnett has only five.

When Miller didn't show his power, Raptors manager Glenn Gruward was glad he listened to Yang Rui's words and kept him, otherwise he would lose a lot.

On March 3, the Raptors challenged the Trail Blazers back-to-back, a focused battle.

The Trail Blazers record is second in the Western Conference, one game behind the Lakers with 46 wins and 12 losses. They are a super strong team with balanced offense and defense.They have been trying to catch the Lakers.Because according to the rules of the division, as long as the record is behind the Lakers, the Blazers will be ranked behind the Jazz, the champion of another division. They will fight for No.6 in the playoffs in the first round and the Jazz in the second round.

Unfortunately, Blazers backup center Marcus Camby was sidelined last week with a sprained knee and won't return until next month.The starting center is Sabonis, the slowest in the league, with a slight decline in strength.

Coach Dunleavy didn't want Camby, a high-quality big man, to be wasted, and gradually increased his playing time, playing more than 20 minutes.Camby was very unsatisfactory, and he was injured after only a dozen games.

There are gimmicks in the competition of strong teams. The league started publicity three days in advance, and the game was broadcast live in the United States.

The person who most wants to beat the Raptors is point guard Damon Stoudamire.The better Carter played, the more miserable he was, as if that should have been his honor.

If you choose the wrong one, you will die if you move the nest.

Not only Stoudamire, but this is also true for Pippen. Pippen, who left the Bulls, is no longer a superstar, just an ordinary playmaker.In the Blazers, he is recognized as a high-paying low-energy.

The skinny camel is bigger than the horse, and Pippen's defensive skills are still there, which is a headache for Yang Rui.If Dunleavy cuts Sabonis' minutes, it's going to be hard for Carter to put up big numbers against Rasheed Wallace and Pippen.

In the locker room, Yang Rui was planning to announce tactics and give Miller and O'Neal more shot rights.Billups took the initiative to chat with him and offered himself.

"Jerry, I hope you can give me a chance to perform in this game and let me attack."

"Are you confident to blow up Stoudamire?"

"One-on-one, I have the confidence to blow up all the Blazers." Billups said sternly.

Selflessness does not mean lack of ambition.Billups has always wanted to prove that he is worthy of the "third overall" status, but he is willing to be a role player because there are too many attacking points in the team.If Billups was just an ordinary rookie, he wouldn't be jealous of Carter and McGrady's possession.But he was the Raptors' biggest player in the draft.

On other teams, it's hard for players to make requests directly to the head coach, but the Raptors are a free and open place to speak up.

Billups looked at Yang Rui expectantly, waiting for a reply.

Yang Rui thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Okay, you have unlimited shooting rights in this game. I only have one request. When your teammates run out of a good position, you have to pass the ball."

"I won't mess around," Billups assured immediately.

"Chao Xi, I always believe that you will become an All-Star in the future, and make good use of your advantages." Yang Rui patted him on the back.Since DeBron was traded to the Jazz, Billups hasn't been to nightclubs much, and he's getting stronger.

Billups solemnly nodded, no thanks, no smile, he wanted to speak with actions on the court.Winning is the best reward for trusting a coach.

The Portland Rose Garden is a famous home for the Devils. Raptors players were booed by the home fans when they played, even Carter.

The most obvious feature of the Blazers' home game is that even if the visiting team leads by 20 points, the home team can grab a rebound or block a shot, which can lead to a tsunami of sound, which is the same as the Blazers' 20-point lead.

In addition, every time the referee called the home team a foul, some Blazers fans retorted loudly: "What? It's obviously an opponent's foul!"

The cheering of the fans was too loud, and it even made a young fan cry.The Blazers have had a great record these two seasons, and the fans have become more united.

Yang Rui saw it once last season, and he was so impressed that he didn't want to come back for the second time.

In this case, there may be unexpected gains in reusing Billups.Yang Rui believes that Billups can withstand the pressure. In his impression, Billups' future label is a big heart!

It was very easy for Yang Rui to persuade Carter to give up the ball, because Pippen will definitely defend him today, so he can't deliberately attack the opponent's strongest outside defense, right?

After the warm-up, the players from both sides came out.

Raptors five: Billups, Christie, Carter, De Treve, Miller.

The five Blazers: Stoudamire, Steve Smith, Pippen, Rasheed Wallace, Sabonis.

Mike Breen said: "The Blazers' starters are averaging double figures, their offense is excellent, and they can compete with the Raptors. Jerry Young has made a new trick. Jermaine O'Neal didn't start. He wasn't injured, for sure. It's a tactical adjustment."

"Maybe we'll see something different today," Fraser said expectantly.

Rashid won the jump ball and the Blazers took the lead.

Stoudamire dribbled the ball to the right and passed it to Rasheed, who was on his back, and Sabonis pulled it to a high position to make room.

Rasheed singled out Detrev, took advantage of his height to turn around for a straight-arm jumper, missed the basket under interference, and Carter grabbed the rebound.

Veteran Detrev averaged only 4.6 points, 3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game this season. He can still rely on experience to help the team, and his three-point shooting rate is as high as 40.6%.

Billups dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, played a pick-and-roll with Miller in the middle, took a step laterally, and made a three-pointer with an emergency stop on the right. No cover, but the ball pops out of the basket.

Pippen grabbed the rebound and stabilized. The Trail Blazers were in a positional battle. Sabonis received the ball high and organized, and saw the opportunity to pass directly to the empty cut Pippen. The latter stepped into the basket and forced a layup under Carter's interference. If not, Miller grabbed a backcourt rebound and the Raptors fast-break.

Carter dribbled the ball across the half court, attracted a Pippen defense, and passed to Billups, who was reaching for the ball near the free throw line.

Billups leaned on Stoudamire, dribbled the ball after catching the ball, took a step to pull the ball, jumped to the basket, took off with both feet, and forced his opponent to hit cricket with his right hand from close range. 2 to 0.

He knows what he should do. He shoots three-pointers from the outside, and hits Stoudamire with his body when he breaks through. It's hard!

(End of this chapter)