The Seattle SuperSonics' three-pointers are still very abnormal. Although Milicic took the lead in the opening and hit Jerome James several times in succession, McMillan quickly replaced Jerome James and replaced him.
After Nick Collison, he still had some influence on Milicic. This player who also participated in the Dream Team in college still has very solid defensive basic skills.
In the second quarter, what Rivers was most worried about happened. The Sonics' outside shooters exploded. Ray Allen, Lewis, and Radmanovic all passed the first quarter's test shots.
He found his touch, especially when Ray Allen hit two three-pointers in a row under the defense of Eddie Jones. Although Eddie Jones maintained a good competitive state, he was already in his thirties after all.
·Allen's calf was still a little weak. When Ray Allen went outside the three-point line and threw away Eddie Jones and hit the third three-pointer, the Sonics had already taken the lead 38 to 36.
After the score, Rivers immediately called a timeout.
Eddie Jones used to have to be replaced after a delay of 3 minutes, but now Rivers looked at him sweating and had to replace the veteran in advance, and Payton was also replaced over there.
Nowadays is not easy to toss. He has strong breakthrough ability, and has certain skills in passing and long-range shooting. This makes Payton more difficult to defend. It is obvious that Pierce is not in good condition today. Although Rashard Lewis
His ability is not as good as his, but his excellent height and wingspan still make Pierce suffer. His shooting and passing vision are restricted. If things go wrong, the Sonics will continue to consume their main players.
In terms of physical strength, I'm afraid it will be even harder to play in the second half.
Rivers quickly made adjustments, using the two main players on the inside to lead three substitutes. Rivers sent Banks to restrict Reno, and sent Darrell Wright to maintain the outside.
Three-point firepower, and against the opponent's ace player Ray Allen, Rivers sent the Celtics' Allen-Tony Allen, the main perimeter defender.
"Allen vs. Allen? Haha, this game is interesting. This is a confrontation between spear and shield. Why are two people with the same surname Allen, one is an offensive genius, and the other can hardly find the basket even for free throws?
What's going on?" Jones commented on the two Allens on the court.
Bill Walton shook his head and said: "I think Rivers made the right substitution this time. If Tony Allen can contain Ray's two consecutive shots, then the Sonics' three-point rain will be over."
, McMillan had to change his tactics. The three-point tactic is easy to counterattack. You can take a look at the Celtics lineup. Banks, Tony Allen and Wright are all very capable of running and jumping.
Players, they are very capable of counterattacks, and by the way, there is also the big man Milicic who can play fast breaks. Once they miss the three-pointer, the Sonics will be miserable. In the past, the Celtics did not want to play fast.
, and now the Celtics want to increase the speed, causing more mistakes and fouls, disrupting the Sonics' original plan."
Milicic was also very interested in the subsequent duel between these two teammates. Although the atmosphere of the Celtics team was good at that time, Tony Allen did not like Ray Allen. After all, he was because of him.
After arriving, Milicic was completely reduced to a substitute role. Before taking the field, Milicic said to Tony Allen: "Can you make it happen?"
Tony Allen shrugged and said: "You asked me this before when you asked Reggie Miller, Larry Hughes, Crawford and Ginobili. Didn't you get the result?"
Milicic is really full of admiration for Tony's confidence. Those guys scored at least 18 or 9 points in front of him. This can be regarded as defense. It seems that blue-collar defense like this still needs to be done from time to time.
Motivate yourself, if you think about it, it is not difficult to understand the "Kobe Terminator" remarks like Ruben Patterson.
Although it is unrealistic to say that Tony Allen will completely freeze any superstar, it will indeed be more difficult for those star players to play under Tony Allen's defense. High scoring is also based on the premise of high shots. River
Steve now relies heavily on Tony Allen, and he will leave Tony Allen on the court at the critical final moments of some games.
Milicic told Al Jefferson: "You must stay close to Radmanovic. That guy has a very strong shooting ability. You have to prioritize defending his shots. It doesn't matter if he breaks through. There are others behind him."
I'm covering up the defense, I know that guy's strength very well."
Sure enough, after the opening, Radmanovic pulled outside the three-point line, and Jefferson still followed. Although doing so would make the Celtics' inside a lot empty, even so, the Sonics still
When shooting from the outside, their ability to attack the inside is too weak. As a star player, Lewis' dribbling breakthrough ability is even more unflattering.
The moment Ray Allen came out to catch the ball, Tony Allen was already following him. Although he did not block Ray Allen's shot, it was obvious that the shot was too hasty. Ray Allen
Len's three-point shot was blocked, and Milicic squeezed Collison behind him and grabbed the defensive rebound.
After grabbing the rebound, only three Celtics outsiders, Marcus Banks, Tony Allen, and Darrell Wright, came down immediately. Marcus Banks responded, and Darrell...
Wright fixedly responded outside the three-point line and Tony Allen responded flexibly. After receiving Milicic's long pass, Banks rushed inside and passed the ball to Tony Allen with a fake move.
Nora and Ray Allen scored a light layup of their own.
"A perfect third-line fast break, Milicic's first pass is very timely, and the three children's pass is really too fast. In my opinion, Milicic's first pass ability is not inferior to O'Neal." Bill Wall
Commented immediately.
Jones scratched his head and looked confused and said, "Is O'Neal's pass good?"
"O'Neal's first pass is definitely top-notch among NBA centers. Do you think that big man can only destroy the basket and draw fouls? In that case, he will not have the height he has now. When looking at a center, you have to look at his footsteps.
Blocking and passing, a center who can't pass will definitely not be a top center, you will understand if you look at my passing when I was young."
In the next game, Tony Allen allowed Ray Allen to hit only one goal in three attempts. Radmanovic was completely locked up by Jefferson. At halftime, the Celtics led 51 to 47.
