Originally, the purpose of calling a timeout and substituting was to interrupt the opponent's rhythm and change tactics to tighten the score, but the result turned out to be a climax!

The Trail Blazers coaching staff was very happy! The Wizards' three outside stars were so good that they could still tie the game. Maurice Cheeks patted Liu Xiu on the shoulder and praised him.

Liu Xiu was so praised that she felt very pained.

He Liu someone, 2 points.

Opposite Arenas, 9 points!

How can this guy score more points than Arenas...wait a minute!

Liu Xiu looked at the task again. It seemed that there was no goal where he had to score higher than Arenas, but the highest score in a single game needed to be on their team...

Damn, this road is blocked again!

He, Liu, is not the kind of person who can help a certain teammate score a lot of points.

Liu Xiu looked up to the sky and sighed, was he going to start a fear of generals that would last for one to three years?

no!

Absolutely not, but there is no way...eh?

Liu Xiu raised his head and saw the comparison of the statistics of the two teams' best players so far on the big screen.

Arenas had 9 points and 1 assist, Randolph had 6 points and 2 rebounds.

The warden's eyes lit up!

…

After Maurice Cheeks praised Liu Xiu a few words, he adjusted the lineup and tactics, leaving the remaining time for the players.

Randolph was thinking about how to deal with the Wizards' twin towers when a handsome guy came next to him.

"Butcher, I heard that the first pick of your class was on the opposite team?"

"to him……"

Before Randolph finished answering, the handsome guy asked another question.

"He scores so well! He deserves to be the first overall pick. He is the best scorer in your class?"

"???" If Randolph had hair, it would definitely be tied up at this time, and he said angrily: "Who has the best score? Warden, who are you talking about?"

"That's the No. 0 point guard!"

"He is not the first pick! He is just a damn second-round pick! He is not the best scorer in my class, I am the best!"

Randolph, successfully lit!

…

After the official timeout, there were 5 minutes and 26 seconds left in the first quarter, and the score was tied at 16.

The Wizards fielded a combination of Arenas, Juan Dixon, Stackhouse, Christian Laettner, and Kwame Brown.

The Trail Blazers sent a combination of Damon Stoudemire, Liu Xiu, Travis Outlaw, Randolph and Dale Davis.

The Trail Blazers attack first.

Liu Xiu advanced to the frontcourt and handed the ball to Little Flying Squirrel.

There is no need to pass the ball to Randolph. As a point guard, it is best to behave within the tactical framework.

As a qualified butcher, Randolph has to find ways to score more points and help the team win at the same time.

It was Arenas who defended the Flying Squirrel. After calming down, he accepted the fact that he was at a disadvantage when defending Liu Xiu alone.

Against the Flying Squirrel, Arenas defended better. He has good defensive basic skills, top physical fitness, does not like to jump on the defensive end, and kept up with the straight breakthroughs of the Flying Squirrel.

The little flying squirrel rushed all the way to close range and threw it...

Arenas felt that the shot was not available, so he did not fight for it to avoid a foul. He retreated to the basket and prepared to grab the rebound. His rebounding ability was excellent and he accurately found the landing point of the rebound...but he was hit by a huge force.

Open! Kwame Brown was pushed away along with Arenas!

Randolph squeezed out two opponents who were blocked to grab the board and hit a tip-in!

Cruel!

There were no dunks, no big blocks, and no rough fouls, but Randolph's ruthlessness still made people feel what it means to be brutal.

When it comes to the Wizards' offense, Liu Xiu doesn't need to worry about limiting Arenas' scoring. Their defensive adjustments during timeouts are to limit Arenas' scoring.

Arenas encountered a double attack and split the ball, and Stackhouse took the ball and shot a three-pointer...

Ironclad!

Liu Xiu grabbed the defensive rebound!

This kind of enthusiasm even made Arenas, who was scolded on the defensive end for trying to grab defensive rebounds instead of interfering with the opponent's shots, feel inferior.

The little flying squirrel ran to the frontcourt. After Randolph moved to the right position, the little flying squirrel accelerated and received Liu Xiu's pass. The space was open for just a moment. The little flying squirrel caught the ball and threw it directly without hesitation...

Already very confident in himself, coupled with Randolph's rebounding guarantee, the little flying squirrel hit a three-pointer confidently and decisively!

Liu Xiu assists +1!

21 to 16, the Trail Blazers opened the point difference to 5 points!

During the transition between offense and defense, Stackhouse came to the frontcourt and relied on Travis Outlaw to ask for the ball. Just now, Travis Outlaw let him go to double-team Arenas, which made him furious.

Arenas waved his hand, stopped Stackhouse from asking for the ball in singles, and passed the ball to Christian Laettner.

Even veteran player Larry Hughes can't direct Stackhouse, but Arenas can.

After the ball got into the hands of Christian Laettner, the entire Wizards team came alive. Arenas took the lead in running... Stackhouse slid down the baseline and cut in. Arenas received the ball in the middle distance on the right side and passed it back.

, Stackhouse caught the ball and hit a layup behind Randolph...

Triangle offense!

Adelman’s former assistant coach and a loyal fan of Jackson—Eddie Jordan’s triangle offense!

Compared with Arenas' single threat to attract a double attack and then distribute the ball, using Arenas as a threat to launch a team tactical attack will consume much less physical energy on Arenas.

Teammates will also play better when they catch the ball. Dynamic offense is always better than standing still and waiting to catch the ball and shoot.

Compared with the starting stage where the three major outside stars take turns playing singles purely to see their status, the Wizards who have entered the rotation stage are the Washington youth team that gives their opponents more headaches.

Laettner, Arenas, Stackhouse, coupled with a coolie center and wing shooters, the standard triangle offense!

In fact, the last rotation lineup, with Brevin Knight, was also prepared to play a team offense - Princeton, but unfortunately the Trail Blazers had a small flying squirrel, which directly strangled the infinite mismatch brought by Brevin Knight.

Eddie Jordan made the right adjustment this time.

But although the Wizards' current lineup is good offensively, its defense is only supported by the center.

If it was Kwame Brown in the early stages, then the Wizards would probably have an advantage, but now...

When the Trail Blazers were on offense, Liu Xiu had an opportunity, and his three-point shot... didn't go in, but Randolph grabbed the offensive rebound and passed it to Liu Xiu. Liu Xiu adjusted it, and Arenas actively defended it.

, Liu Xiuxu flicked a shot into the paint, attracted the defense and then passed it to Randolph. Randolph caught the ball and made a layup!

Kwame Brown's rim protection efficiency plummeted! He completely lost his enthusiasm and courage in the beginning.

Randolph scored much more easily inside than in the opening stage.

Unlike the Wizards who need the touch of outside players to open up the offensive situation, it is easier for the Trail Blazers with the twin towers as the core to open up the situation. Randolph's improved scoring performance inside has brought more opportunities to the Flying Squirrel and Liu Xiu on the outside.

When it comes to shooting opportunities, the two of them are more confident in shooting. Travis Outlaw and Dale Davis also get more opportunities because of Randolph's increased offensive rebound threat.

Although Laettner, Arenas, and Stackhouse's triangle offense was running smoothly, Arenas and Stackhouse both continued their excellent touch in the early stages. The Wizards' offensive firepower was very good, but the Trail Blazers' performance

Don’t be left behind!

After the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led the Wizards by 1 point 32 to 31 entering the intersection!

…

Arenas scored 14 points and 3 assists in a single quarter. Hey! After playing like this, we are still 1 point behind! Eddie Jordan's head will explode.

Kwame Brown's defensive performance dropped from a first-class rim-protecting center to an excellent rim-protecting center. This was the real reason why he failed to gain an advantage. Eddie Jordan also knew this.

Unless it's a smooth game, Kwame Brown's defense is always going high and low.

Eddie Jordan also understands the reason.

Arenas looked down on Kwame Brown and was very specific.

Haywood often verbally mocked Kwame Brown.

Stackhouse and Larry Hughes, these two people dislike each other, but they have one thing in common - they both hate Kwame Brown, the parallel import No. 1 pick who has shamed their idol.

In their treatment of Kwame Brown, the Wizards showed the most extreme evil on the basketball court.

How to solve this? There is no way to solve it.

We can't even take advantage of Kwame Brown's best defense. If we put the lineup in the second half of the first quarter at the beginning, we will definitely start as a top-notch team every night, instead of praying for God's blessing every night before the game starts.

The three outside lines feel better.

But if Arenas, Stackhouse, or Larry Hughes let one of them come on the bench, who would agree?
To be continued...