On November 24, the Magic visited the Rose Garden Arena to challenge the Portland Trail Blazers.
The current Trail Blazers are in a period of transformation. Their terrifying forward group has completely disintegrated in the new century. Veterans such as Pippen and Drexler have completely retired. O'Neal Jr. and "Roaring God" Wallace have also switched to him.
Team. The Trail Blazers are now in an era of slack and have not made the playoffs for two consecutive years.
However, they finally turned around last season. Zach Randolph, the ugliest man in the league, more than doubled all indicators last season. He jumped to an average of 20.1 per game.
He was the league's top power forward with points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists. In the end, he won the Most Improved Player Award last season with an absolute overwhelming advantage. This made him a core player of the team and also gave the team
Restore confidence.
"Although in the summer transfer market, the Trail Blazers made frequent moves, successfully renewed the contracts of Ratliff and Miles, and also acquired Van Exel from the Golden State Warriors. Not only did the team's main force
The lineup has been consolidated and the depth of the bench has been further strengthened, but they still have obvious weaknesses."
"This team is very talented. It is no exaggeration to say that if we only use technology as a criterion, we think only Steve and Boris can reach their level now, but the game is not determined by only one aspect.
.The biggest problem with this Trail Blazers is psychologically. Just like us in the last game, they were always not focused enough during the game and often made inexplicable mistakes. When the game goes smoothly, they can attack as fast as they can.
It's like a gorgeous piece of music that makes the opponents intoxicated, but once they encounter high-intensity defense, they can't play anymore, especially once they are 10 points behind, they will choose to give up no matter how much time is left in the game."
Having said this, Edison knocked hard on the tactical board twice, like a storyteller knocking on the gavel, in order to increase the attention of the players below.
"So, our focus today must be on defense. Because their defensive quality is not high, inexplicable leaks often occur, and we will get many opportunities, so you can be more relaxed and flexible in offense. But you must not be defensive.
There is no slightest bit of relaxation, and I don’t want to see a scene like that in the first half against the Pacers.”
After Edison explained and arranged the tactics, he glanced around the players with sharp eyes, like a hawk.
According to the experience summarized by Howard and others, you must make eye contact with Edison at this time, and you must be a particularly determined and brave person, otherwise Edison will specifically name you and ask how you feel.
Edison was very satisfied with the players' reaction, "Very good, relax guys, get ready to play."
Concerning Edison's words, magicians had three different thoughts.
The first is from veterans like Nash, "Boys, it's just like how old you are."
The second type is a young and arrogant person like Howard who is more out-of-the-box, "Relax, please, can you make us so nervous?"
The third type is Iguodala, Tony Allen, who is introverted and dull, "Don't worry, coach, I will perform well."
As the players enter the field, the game officially begins.
The Trail Blazers' starting lineup: point guard Stoudemire, shooting guard Anderson, small forward Raheem, power forward Randolph, and center Ratliff.
Howard and Telarov had a jump ball, and Howard missed the jump ball.
Telarov is 208cm tall and has long arms. He is 30 years old this year and is in his prime. He has led the league in blocks for three consecutive years and is also a spring man. Howard's loss was not unfair.
Trarov passed the ball to Stoudemire. This Stoudemire is not Peter Stoudemire. He is only 178cm tall and is nicknamed Little Flying Squirrel...
Because this year is the contract year of "Little Flying Squirrel", he was extremely excited. After receiving the ball, he trotted towards the Magic half court.
The Magic's starters were all used to Howard winning jump balls, and they subconsciously wanted to rush forward. As a result, an accident occurred today. Although they made adjustments in the shortest time, they were still caught off guard. Moreover, the little flying squirrel was fast and dexterous.
There are countless numbers in the history of the league, and he broke into the penalty area and succeeded in a layup.
Edison saw this and was so angry that he stamped his feet in the audience. He gave many instructions to be vigilant and not to relax. As a result, he made the mistake of underestimating the enemy as soon as the game started and allowed the opponent to steal one.
The players on the field were also very depressed. They thought well at first, but someone else stole one, and they were all very unhappy. Especially Howard, who actually lost the jump ball. He was very dissatisfied with this, so
He planned to vent this dissatisfaction through offense.
Howard did not serve the ball from the backcourt as usual, but threw the ball to Josh. He ran to Nash and said, "Let me dunk him."
When Nash heard this, he nodded to him. This request was not high, so why not do it?
When the Magic attacked, Nash launched an attack from Howard's side. The two of them cooperated very skillfully and successfully deceived Telarov out of the penalty area, and then passed the ball to the basket.
Originally, according to Howard's jumping ability, he could just pull up and dunk, but he didn't do that. He felt that it was too easy and not enough to relieve his anger. He first did a half squat, and when Tralov came back, he sealed his hand.
He was jumping up on his head and dunking on someone.
"Two points are valid, the white thug committed a foul." The referee's whistle sounded.
After Howard landed, he slapped his hands hard and gave Telarov a hard look, finally feeling relieved.
Although Howard's goal was very domineering and full of power and beauty, the fans in the Rose Garden Arena did not buy it. They responded with boos and middle fingers. Portland is a special city. The professionalism of this city
There are very few teams. The Trail Blazers are the only team in Portland that belongs to the four major leagues. Therefore, this team is the sustenance of the sports spirit of the entire city. Fans here rarely rebel or cheer for the opponent.
Under such circumstances, even if the team's record is not good, they will never leave. They are the most steadfast, legendary and admirable part of this arena, so this is the famous devil's home stadium in the league.
The hot atmosphere of the Rose Garden Arena did not affect Edison, but the luxurious equipment in the arena made Edison jealous.
The stadium was completed and put into use in 1995. It cost a total of US$265 million to build and can accommodate 19,980 spectators. It is the sixth largest stadium in the league. A total of 650 TVs are installed in the stadium to facilitate fans to follow the progress of the game at any time.
The middle floor of the arena is composed of 70 luxury suites, each suite can accommodate 22 people. A special sound control device is hung on the top of the arena, which can reflect the noise from the audience during games.
Create a more enthusiastic atmosphere in the stadium; when holding a concert, by adjusting the angle of the reflective panels on the facility, it can absorb excess noise and ensure that the sound is transmitted in the venue with the best effect.
Comparing people with others will lead to death, and comparing goods with goods will lead to throwing away.
Edison looked at the Rose Garden Arena, which has outstanding design and integrates luxurious facilities and high-tech equipment. Then he thought about his own water house center, and the music of "Holding Wowotou in hand, not a drop of oil in the dish" sounded in his heart.
Thibodeau saw that Edison's face was not very good, and he thought carefully about the team's offense just now. From Nash's organization of the offense to the final Howard dunk, the whole process was done in one go. There was nothing wrong and the play was very reasonable. But why didn't Edison
Are you happy?….
After thinking again and again, Thibodeau finally came up with an answer, "He must have seen something wrong, and it was a problem that he couldn't detect at his current level. Paul is really unfathomable. No wonder he is so old."
You can become a head coach easily, but it seems that you still have to learn."
After this back and forth, the two sides began to officially enter the game state.
Edison has never worried about the Magic's offense. The entire offense depends entirely on Nash's performance. With Nash's level, there are people in the league who can limit his scoring. There are many, but there are people who can freeze his organization.
, This is really not the case. So there is no need to worry about attacking Edison this season. If Nash is really restricted, then it is useless to worry.
What Edison really cares about is the team's defense. Although under his strict requirements and the training of Thibodeau's system, the team's defensive system has become decent, but the players are too young, very unstable, and their status fluctuates greatly.
.
But today the team's defense was very good. Although there was an oversight at the beginning, it was adjusted immediately. Now the team's defensive posture makes Edison very satisfied. Every player is focusing on his opponent.
There was no relaxation at all, everyone followed closely, the level of pressure was very high, the opponent's replacement after the pick-and-roll was also very timely, the rotation was quick, and occasionally efficient double teams could be seen.
It can be said that the Magic have done everything they can and should do on defense. Although the Blazers will still score, this is not a problem for the Magic players to defend. The offense always takes the initiative in the game. You
No matter what you do, you can't completely suppress your opponent.
For example, Randolph of the Pacers, although Josh had worked very hard, Randolph still scored frequently on mid-range shots. In the first quarter, he made 4 of 6 shots and scored 8 points. His hand felt very hot.
Although Randolph played well, others could not. At the end of the first quarter, 28-22, the Magic led by 6 points.
After Edison scolded the players, he stopped talking and allowed the players to recover their strength. At this time, Edison turned his attention to the other side of the court. He looked at Trail Blazers coach Cheeks and thought
Think, "What changes would you make in this situation."
Cheeks was the main point guard when the Philadelphia 76ers won the championship. He was an All-Star player. After retiring, he started as an assistant coach for the 76ers and took over as coach of the Trail Blazers in 2001. Because of the previous
The player's player configuration was very poor, so the results were poor, but this had little to do with Cheeks' coaching ability. It can even be said that he did not get the opportunity to show his command.
But today, Edison suddenly had an ominous premonition and felt that his opponent would definitely use some tricks, but he was not sure for the moment what changes his opponent would make.
After the start of the second quarter, the Trail Blazers did not make any major adjustments. They just replaced the Flying Squirrel with this year's rookie Sebastian Telfair.
Edison looked at this little man who had participated in the Orlando rookie training camp, full of doubts, "Let him play, what can he do."
But the answer was soon given on the court. Telfair relied on his amazing explosive power and ball sense developed in the street court to repeatedly overpower Nash.
Edison is used to Nash being beaten hard. God is fair. While giving Nash unparalleled offensive talent, he also gave him poor defense. Nash was almost helpless in defending the tall point guard. Facing
For a small and fast point guard, as long as the opponent's first step is fast enough, Nash can only be helpless. Therefore, Edison's requirements for Nash's defense are very simple. As long as he does not give the opponent an open shot, at least you have to be in the opponent's position.
Shake your arms in front of your eyes...
Although Feltl broke through Nash, it didn't mean anything. Instead, it played into the hands of the Magic. Everyone knows that Nash's defense is not good, so they will look for a breakthrough in him, so now Thibodeau simply uses Nash as bait.
, a pocket array was deployed.
If you are a master of pull-up jump shots like Arenas, then there is nothing you can do. But if you are not, you just break through Nash and then attack the inside. I'm sorry, then you are surrounded. Generally speaking, Howard blocks the front.
, and then the other three people directly block the shot from the side, taking pictures of you from 360° without any blind spots. This tactic is quite worthy of the essence of "surrounding three and attacking one" in the art of war.
And this trick is extremely effective for players like Fertel. Fertel's passing field of vision is particularly narrow. Once he breaks through, he almost doesn't know that there is an option to distribute the ball. He only has eyes for the basket. So.
After the start of the second quarter, he passed Nash three times, was blocked once by Howard and Josh, and was influenced to force a throw, but it failed to score.
Instead, the Magic counterattacked twice, stretching the score to 10 points.
"It seems that I'm overthinking it. Cheeks doesn't have any good ideas. At least Telfair's method is very unreliable."
But Cheeks did not make any adjustments, and Feltl was still allowed to mess around on the court. That is to say, the Magic's outside touch was not very good, so the score was not widened.
After about 4 minutes of the second quarter, Cheeks began to make substitutions. The players on the field changed to Raheem, Miles, Derek Anderson, Flying Squirrel and Van Exel. It was a standard small team.
In this lineup, Raheem and Myers are tied for the top two, only 206cm.
Edison saw that the opponent was on the bench, and began to let his own substitutes come on, leaving only Nash on the court, and replaced Tony Allen, Wallace, Diaw and Varejao.
Originally, the substitutions of both sides were normal, but as soon as the game started, the situation went wrong, and Edison finally knew why he felt bad before.
The five Blazers have one thing in common, that is, they are fast, and everyone can run and burst. So the Blazers became warriors, and they played like a track and field team.
In particular, Van Exel, a veteran of the Magic, showed his true nature as a "madman". He was unreasonable, did not dodge, and made breakthroughs without changing direction, relying only on his omnipotent left hand, which was full of tricks.
A layup at every opportunity; a super-sized three-pointer that completely ignored the 7.25-meter arc from the basket; and a simple and efficient distribution after a breakthrough. With his outstanding performance, the Blazers' rhythm soared.
, other players also have to shoot and dunk, and dunk and dunk. On the contrary, the Magic is not suitable for this chaotic rhythm, and the score is gradually getting closer.
When Edison saw this situation, his pupils were filled with blood. This was Chi Guoguo's provocation. He gave Cheeks a sharp look and said, "What's going on? Fight me and run away. Brother, if you have an idea, then I
Let me show you what real bombardment is."
Although Edison was a little over the top, he still had the last bit of calmness. He first applied for a timeout to disrupt the opponent's rhythm, and then made substitutions.
Anyway, Van Exel and Flying Squirrel were playing like crazy now, and Tony Allen couldn't be guarded anymore. Edison simply replaced him and replaced him with Martin, who could shoot and run, and let the game go.
After the Magic players came out of the timeout, they were a little confused. They had just been chased and spanked by the opponent. They were a little confused, so they turned their attention to Edison.
"Martin replaced Tony Allen. It's not that you didn't perform well, but that our next tactics don't require defense. Don't they want to play fast? Then we will attack him and see who is faster. Everyone.
Run, rush, did you see what they did just now? We also did the same. In addition to Varejao and Wallace continuing to cover in the high position, Diaw and Martin also don’t sink to the bottom so rigidly. Both of you are
Come to Varejao's side, and we'll attack on one side. Wallace, you're on the other side, and you can do whatever you want after catching the ball."….
"Coach, can I catch the ball on the wing or on the baseline and then break through to the penalty area?" Wallace asked. Because Edison's usual tactical requirements do not allow him to appear on the wing and do not support him to break through, as that would encroach on Valle.
There is room for Joe to wait inside.
"Today, whatever you want, don't think too much, just play as much as you want. I only have one request, that is, be quick. Whatever you want to do when you get the chance, do it quickly and don't cover the ball in your hands."
Wallace listened to the fight for a while, and was very excited. He usually wouldn't let himself punch in, but now he could finally use his fists and kicks.
Edison's nature is also full of hooliganism and bachelorism, and he will not lose even if he loses. Cheeks, if you think of other tricks, Edison may really ignore him, but if you come here, then I will stay with you till the end. Let's
Just play and see.
Sure enough, when the game started again, everyone went crazy. The two teams played too fast. Your side just scored a goal and before you could run back, my side immediately reached the three-point line with a fast break.
The first person to go crazy was the home DJ of the Trail Blazers. He just finished saying "xxx has scored a goal", and the long note was still playing, and he scored again. After two consecutive rounds, the DJ went completely crazy, "
What are you going to do? An attack takes less than 5 seconds. Can you give me some buffer time when the ball goes from one side to the other? Have you considered my feelings when you play so fast? How do you want me to lead the fans?
The rhythm, one goal after another, you think I am Hua Shao."
The second crazy person is Gerald Wallace. Wallace has a tough body and is full of desire for dunks deep down in his heart. However, because his mid-range shot still had some form in Sacramento, he was assigned to shoot outside.
. You must know that I also have the martial arts skills practiced by the Thirteen Taibao. It is nothing to just float on the outside. The inside is my goal.
Today it was a rare opportunity for Edison to give him a chance to play freely. He faced Anderson, a shooter who was half a head shorter than himself and had suffered a knee injury. In this case, what was Wallace hesitating about?
Anderson rushes inside and dunks whenever he can. If he can't, he has to rush under the backboard first.
Seeing Wallace's performance so well, Edison felt something in his heart. It seemed that he had despised him a little before. How Wallace could open up this point is worth going back and studying carefully.
Seeing that the Magic were playing so crazy, Van Exel was even more excited. No matter whether it was reasonable or not, tactical or not, he just wanted to shoot three-pointers and chase after the Magic for two consecutive fast breaks.
After playing like this for 4 minutes, Nash's physical strength couldn't keep up. After all, he had already played a full quarter.
Edison saw that it was not working anymore and had to replace him. He originally wanted Iguodala to play, but he felt that Iguodala was not passionate enough. Although he often performed dunks, he himself disrupted the excitement of the station.
But it wasn't high enough. Just when Edison was hesitating, he noticed Tony Allen next to him. His eyes were full of fighting spirit. He thought, "By the way, he is also a ruthless character who is not afraid of making trouble." So he waved his hand and Tony Allen
Lun enters.
Although Nash is no longer on the court, the Magic still have five sets of tactics they can execute due to the chaotic rhythm of the game.
They are, Tony Allen's singles, Martin's singles, Wallace's singles, and Diaw's singles. Do you think I would say Varejao's singles for the last one? Big mistake, it was Varejao's attack under the basket after a sudden score inside.
One thing about the Magic's lineup is very suitable for chaotic battles. Among the five players on the court, except for Varejao, they all have the ability to run with the ball, just like the later Golden State Gang. So on the Magic's side, no matter who gets the ball, they can take the ball.
In the end, I didn't think about organizing and cooperating with pick-and-rolls, I just focused on going to the Blazers' basket.
Because both teams gave up defense, maximized their speed, and both felt good, the score was so fast that by the end of the second quarter, the two teams scored a half-time score of 52-60.
, the Magic are 8 points ahead in the away game...
During the halftime break, Edison didn't say anything and just let the players have a good rest. If anyone feels that they can't handle it anymore, they should be replaced immediately. Now the Magic are not short of players who can run. If they still play like this in the second half, we must completely defeat them.
Got him.
Edison was willing to go all out, but Cheeks was timid. He originally thought that there was no chance of playing his own team seriously, so he planned to use Van Exel to disrupt the situation and see if he could make Edison mess up the defensive position and expose flaws.
The result also achieved the goal he expected. The Magic's defense was indeed in chaos, and flaws were almost revealed. However, he did not expect that the Magic completely gave up defense and began to play against each other. After halftime, he did not
No matter what advantage we took, we were still 8 points behind.
So he began to doubt himself and deny himself. He felt that it was unreasonable to fight like that before, so he wanted to go back to the right path.
But a lot of competition relies on momentum. As the saying goes, the brave wins when they meet on a narrow road. No matter who is in the lead, as long as the momentum on both sides is matched, you have to keep pushing until one side can't hold it anymore, and then it is directly pulled by the opponent.
Open the gap. The only exception is when both sides suddenly lose their touch and can no longer score points. Then the momentum dissipates. Otherwise, you have no choice and must hold on.
But Cheeks withered, and he replaced Van Exel and Flying Squirrel. As a result, the Blazers completely lost their enthusiasm. As soon as the third quarter started, the Magic led a 6-0 spurt.
By the time Cheeks reacted and sent on Van Exel, it was already too late. His side's momentum had been completely suppressed, and the entire third quarter became a Magic exhibition game.
69-87, the Magic led by 19 points.
Seeing that they were so far behind, Randolph obviously didn't want to play after the fourth quarter, and he made two hasty shots from the beginning. Then the Magic played a fast break, pushing the score to more than 20 points, and then the Trail Blazers
The opportunity was completely lost and the game entered garbage time.
In the end, the Magic defeated the Trail Blazers 114-99 in the Rose Garden, home of the Devils, ushering in their third consecutive victory and continuing to lead the league.
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