Chapter 860: If you want to win, you have to get bigger chapters~
The two sides fought hard in the first quarter. Due to the overall fast pace in this era, both sides scored nearly 40 points at the end of the first quarter. 40-39, the San Francisco Warriors temporarily led by one point.
It seems that they are still ahead for the time being, but they are actually at a disadvantage.
Why, because Tang Qian has already felt that the opponent is constantly adapting and adjusting their style of play. This increasingly seems like the "future pick-and-roll system" that the Warriors have learned "on the fly" has become more loopholes and more mistakes. It seems,
This "surprise" of "surprise victory" has come to an end. Later, the real thing needs to be used.
But really, the San Francisco Warriors are no match for them. The current Celtics are gaining momentum. Even if they win this championship, they will win it again in the future. So exhaustion and prosperity will lead to decline.
, far from time.
The Warriors began to show signs of fatigue in the second quarter, and the Green Army's defensive counterattack began to achieve miraculous results. Since alley-oops were temporarily stopped by the league's "fancy play," the Warriors fell into the same rhythm again.
The more we fight, the more chaotic it gets, and the more we fight, the worse it gets.
Except for Chamberlain, this team has no problem with strong offensive points, and it is starting to show.
The Green Army's team chemistry and chemistry, used on the defensive end, are completely a symbol of invincibility in this era.
In a word, they have such a tacit understanding. They are worthy of being a team that has won at least 3,456 championships together. This lineup and this confidence cannot even be compared to the current Los Angeles Lakers.
In the eyes of everyone in this Green Army, there is also a "psychological suggestion" that is close to "self-hypnosis".
The Boston Celtics are invincible! This team is invincible! No one can beat them! They can beat anyone!
This kind of "superstition" that permeates the entire team will only make you shudder when you actually face it.
It's as if everyone is a believer in the Green Army, and their fanaticism reaches a level beyond the reach of ordinary team players.
And this is not an atmosphere that appears overnight. This is an "altar of blood" built by "Cardinal" Auerbach himself. An "altar" built with the dreams of countless people and the failures of countless teams.
As time goes by, a belief begins to form, a belief in invincibility.
No matter how you play, the final NBA championship trophy belongs to Boston.
Just such simple logic.
It is really sad to be born in this era. This kind of team is too terrible, which is far from being clearly understood by those who come later.
But right now, Tang Qian has no retreat, he must win the series.
At halftime, the Bostonians overtook the score, leading the San Francisco Warriors by 9 points, 78-69.
It looked like it was still in single digits, but Tang Qian felt that the situation was not good. The overall momentum had been taken away by the opponent. It was snatched away. This is really the courage of a strong team and a dominant team. The San Francisco Warriors faced them.
, Downwind balls are fine, but once the momentum is taken away, the overall competitive state suddenly declines. It is the so-called momentum on the court. If you have played in official games, you must have a deep feeling.
The stronger they are, the stronger their ability and resilience will be to resist this adverse trend. The Warriors are obviously not as good as their opponents.
Not as good as this legendary Green Army.
Back in the locker room, head coach Hannum began to ask "Tang Qian" to increase personal offense and singles. However, it seemed to Tang Qian that this tactical instruction was not very good, because first of all, although he had 7 offensive crystal tiles,
However, it is still a bit far away from the original Zhang Dashuai this season. After all, he is the leader who averaged 34.7 points per game in the playoffs. This kind of offensive ability only has 7 crystal bricks, and it seems a bit elusive at the moment.
Secondly, the opponent is too strong.
This is Bill Russell, the super defensive strongman in the NBA second only to Chamberlain. Tang Qian also tried to attack hard at the basket in the previous games, but without exception, he was severely blocked. This guy
His ability to intimidate the basket is worthy of being among the top two in history, on par with Chamberlain. Although his rim protection may be worse than that of Zhang Dashuai at his peak, his defensive ability is better than that of the former. Boston's No. 6 has simply improved its defense several times.
The overall defensive core ability of Garnett, who is at the peak of his size, is a bit exaggerated.
It can be said that after the current 3 games and halfway through the 4th game, Tang Qian clearly felt that he was the core of the entire legendary Green Army, the entire "super defensive counterattack" of Boston. If he left him, it would immediately collapse.
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In terms of defensive IQ and defensive bonus attributes to the team, he is better than Chamberlain at his peak.
This is something no one in NBA history can match.
Of course, this does not mean that he is not good at single defense and basket protection. It can only be said that without Chamberlain, he would be number one in all aspects.
But with Chamberlain, his rim protection and individual defense are among the top two in history, and no one can challenge him anymore.
So Tang Qian raised an objection, but was rejected by Alex Hannum. The latter was also a stubborn person. Until he changed his mind, no one could disobey him. When he came back, he gave Chamberlain power and declared that he would
Going one-on-one with the latter is a unique practice in the entire NBA.
Therefore, in the second half, the San Francisco Warriors suffered a disastrous defeat and ultimately lost to their opponents by 31 points. In the second half, Tang Qian felt even more uncomfortable than "Beep Dog". He single-handedly defeated "Lord of the Rings", which was really not an advantage at all.
The disadvantage of using all capital letters.
No matter how much Alex Hannum roared on the sidelines, Tang Qian could not change the overall situation.
He felt in his heart that since the number of offensive crystal tiles increased to 7, his independent scoring ability has improved a lot. Even if off-ball offense is deducted, he is probably close to the league's quasi-first-class scorer. He averages 10 goals per game.
The next 20 to 21 points is not a problem. To be honest, if this was placed in the 2013-2014 season, he would definitely have a strong scoring ability. There are not even many contemporary insiders who can rival him. After all, it was the era of the extinction of the dinosaurs.
, excellent big men are almost extinct. Tang Qian’s inside offense is outstanding, that’s normal.
But now, the situation is different, the opponent is "Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell.
In terms of overall defensive ability in NBA history, he is firmly No. 1.
Wouldn't it be a waste of money to match his offensive ability with him?
If no one averages more than 35 points per game, you would be embarrassed to say hello to Russell.
Chamberlain himself averaged close to 37+ points per game in the regular season and close to 35+ in the playoffs in the 1964-64 season. This is already considered the peak data of a super scorer, but when playing against Russell, there will still be a decline. So you have to
At present, Tang Qian, who is just between the peak of a second-rate scorer and a near-first-rate scorer, is a bit fanciful when he beats his opponent head-on.
Therefore, Tang Qian himself was actually very reluctant to do this.
But the head coach didn't give up, and neither did his teammates. He could only bite the bullet and tell them with a complete defeat that this road wouldn't work.
"Hey Wilt, the score is even, how about I treat you to dinner?" Russell also held a grudge. After winning the game, he couldn't help but vent all the grievances he felt before,
This question was the best counterattack. Tang Qian sneered and replied directly: "I appreciate your kindness, but you know, I just like to treat myself and host myself. I don't accept invitations from others."
I really want to go. So if you are hungry, just go and eat by yourself, I am not free."
"Really? Wilt, then you have changed a lot in this series. After going to the West, have you been infected as well?"
"Everyone changes as they grow up~ What's so strange~ Don't you know that the world is in motion and change?" Tang Qian didn't care what Russell thought in his heart, and just replied: "So this series of my series
There is only one goal.”
"Kill you, and then let my team take charge and be the banker."
Although Russell didn't understand why Chamberlain had changed so much all of a sudden, when it came to honor and victory, he would not flinch or be vague at all: "Really? I'm embarrassed about that, but you can't do this.
Arrived."
"Just wait and see." Tang Qian said, "I will wake up the dreams of all Boston people."
"Okay, I'll wait." Russell also said, "I'm afraid you don't have the ability."
The latter turned around and was about to leave when he heard Tang Qian say something that made him extremely angry: "It's not you waiting, my opponent has never been you."
"When can you confront me one-on-one? My opponent is Boston, the entire Celtics team."
"Do you understand?"
Russell was furious when he heard this. He said coldly to "Tang Qian": "Wait until you become the real winner. Wilt! Don't forget, you don't have a total in your hand yet."
Where’s the championship ring?”
As he said this, he shook his palm, which means, have you seen that I have so many rings that I can't even wear them on one hand?
You are still far away!
The next day, before the San Francisco Warriors started training, they were interrupted by Tang Qian: "Mr. Hannum, I think this style of play and tactics will not work! If you want to defeat your opponent, you want to end the opponent's streak."
The road to hegemony will not work just by relying on my personal attack!" Alex Hannam said: "Then what bullshit opinions do you have, why don't you speak up and listen quickly? Have you figured out any new skills?
Tactics?"
Alex Hannum is a very stubborn head coach. Well, it seems that all famous coaches have this characteristic, so if "Tang Qian" hadn't proposed a lot of "advanced tactics" and "advanced systems" before,
He will never pay attention to the advice of one of his players. It doesn't matter whether he is a superstar in the league or No. 1 on the team, it's the same.
Tang Qian actually had some ideas, and the homework he had done came in handy again: "Don't rely on me as the main offensive force to beat the Celtics. This style of play has long been studied thoroughly by opponents."
All over the place. And this will also increase the dependence of the rest of the team on me, which is actually not a good thing in the long run."
"Go on, what nonsense is there? That's it?" Alex Hannam looked a little dissatisfied, because this obviously didn't mean to come up with any "new techniques and tactics", but simply questioned his own fighting skills.
Law and coaching style.
"Furthermore, I think the team relies too much on me on the offensive end, so there is no sense of participation in many balls." Tang Qian did not hesitate and continued: "For many balls, everyone dribbles the ball directly to me after half-court.
, there is no independent offensive awareness at all, which makes it particularly easy for the Celtics to see through our offense and passing."
"Do I still know what you're talking about? The question is, what if I don't play like this? You are the strongest offensive player in the league, who will attack if you don't attack???" Alex Hannum asked loudly.
Tang Qian was not angry either. He finally gave out the answer he had been brewing for a long time and said: "Let me be the core of the defense to attract attention, and then the others will shoot, and when the perimeter is opened and the Boston defense is dispersed, then
Isn’t it more reasonable if I choose another opportunity to take action? Mr. Hannum?”
Tang Qian was actually not talking nonsense, because a few seasons later, in the 1966-67 season, how did Chamberlain lead his team to win the championship? It was not scoring that relied on, but a core defensive style similar to Russell's.
Moreover, Chamberlain's passing talent is much better than Russell's, so coupled with his famous offensive reputation, Tang Qian is enough to attract the defensive attention of the Green Army.
After all, this season, Chamberlain is still a complete offensive monster. What kind of passing? What kind of support? What kind of assists? Those are not what he should do. So a sudden move like this can also catch the Celtics off guard again.
You must know that before the 1966-67 season, Chamberlain had never averaged more than 4.5 assists per game in the playoffs, and he only averaged 3.3 assists per game in the 1963-64 playoffs. Such assist data is obviously unqualified.
, at least he did not fully display the assist ability and assist talent that he should have had.
The calculation of assist data back then was far more rigorous than it is now. Any coherent action or dribbling the ball a few times would count as an assist. It was impossible in that era. Therefore, Chamberlain's assist ability can be even more abnormal in modern times.
Brushing? Remember "King of Forcing" Larry Bird once said this, if you lose, you call it brushing, if you win, it's called holding! The truth is that simple.
If you think about it carefully, it's true. Larry Bird is really a master of language. Not only does he talk trash, but his summary speech is also so truthful. It has to be admired.
Tang Qian knew very well how Chamberlain blocked Boston's eight consecutive championships, and how he finally got the first championship ring in his life. Therefore, this change must be made. Otherwise, it would be difficult to rely only on him.
Win this game.
However, there are several problems here. The scorers of this Warriors team are not as good as those of the 76ers in the 1966-67 season. At least except for Chamberlain himself, the 76ers had two 20+ scoring points. And this
The San Francisco Warriors are far inferior. If Chamberlain is taken away, there will be no 15+ scoring points. The highest scorer is Tom Mecheri who can score 13.5 points in the regular season, so Alex Hannum feels
It's understandable to be a little unhappy.
"You have such a strong scoring ability. If you don't want to score, why don't you let people with low shooting percentages and poor scoring ability score?" Hannum said: "You are evading! You are evading responsibility, you know???"
"Besides, as a defensive core, can you compare to Russell?"
In this season of Original Time and Space, regardless of whether it was the regular season or the playoffs, Zhang Dashuai lost to Russell in rebounding average per game. This was one of the few seasons in which Russell defeated the former in rebounding. Furthermore,
Chamberlain has never played a pure defensive core position before. He has always been an offensive core. With such a sudden change, how could he possibly be as good as Bill Russell, who has been playing like this for most of his life???
Isn’t this a joke???
Only Tang Qian himself knows that he is now a being with stronger defensive and rebounding abilities than Dashuai Zhang this season. After the "demigod" was retained, his defensive state was taken from the latter's peak level.
This is enough to compete with or even suppress Bill Russell. And the core of the defense, hasn't he been doing this all the time in the current time and space? Isn't he playing like this?
What are you not used to talking about???
Therefore, Tang Qian insisted on his own opinion, and he was completely unlike Alex Hannum who compromised.
This made the latter jump to his feet in anger, but it still did not change the former's inner thoughts.
For them, this may be just a series and a final, but for me, it is a matter of life and death.
What should I have to worry about?
As long as we can win, I don't care whether he is the core of offense or the core of defense. I only know that you used this method to end the Boston people's dream of "nine consecutive championships". I only know that this is how Chamberlain won the first place in his career.
A “ready-made solution” for a championship ring. If I don’t refer to this, would I be a fool?
The fifth game of the Finals began, and the game was moved to the Boston Garden Arena. Because the 2-3-2 system of the Finals was only implemented in 1985, this away round of Tianwangshan is extremely important.
If you win, you may be able to reverse the morale and psychological decline. If you lose, you may be in trouble.
Relying on this group of people to win two games in a row in the Finals is a bit fanciful no matter how you look at it. After all, the opponent is not a rookie. It is the legendary Celtics who have been the overlord for 8 consecutive years in history.
As the basketball was thrown high, G5 of this series began.
Now Tang Qianqian's "little tricks" have basically been used up. If he wants to win again, he must rely on his true strength.
"Wilt, if you can beat us like this, you are good enough. You can leave the game with peace of mind and watch us win the trophy."
Tang Qian looked at Russell and counterattacked: "You are not as good as me in everything, so what's the point? Our San Francisco Warriors are bound to win this year's championship trophy, and I... am bound to win it too!"
"You can't do it, Wilt, the little tricks are over, it's time to celebrate in Boston."
"Hmph, I hope you can still laugh like this after losing G5."
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