Chapter 87 The Counterattack of the Suns

The first episode of "Desperate Housewives" has such lines: "Men are immoral when they are excited." Now Rivers believes that when the Suns go crazy, it is unreasonable.

Just as D'Anthony didn't expect that Rivers would let the Celtics defend with him, Rivers did not expect that D'Anthony would give up Thomas and temporarily put aside Stadmeier's two inner highs.

And as soon as he saw that the score was behind, he immediately reacted. It seems that this guy, who led the team to the Western Conference finals twice in a row, definitely has two brushes in on-the-the-spot command and is also rich in experience.

At least he didn't let Rivers make this fierce mess, and he was still looking for a way to crack it.

Dior, Banks, Nash, Barbosa, Marion, this lineup looks a little weak. Of course, this is relative to their first main lineup, but even such a rotational lineup is luxurious enough in Rivers's view. Anyone who picks out one can score.

Rivers can only express envy and hatred for this. The depth of his bench is not enough to compare with others. They can throw Barbosa and Dior on the court and look at their own bench. In fact, it's quite ferocious when they look carefully. Guys like Scala Bryan can't do it with any team. If it's really urgent, Rivers really dares to shout, "Close the door! Let the dog go!"

However, the depth of the Celtics' lineup is indeed the same as that of a Western giant like the Suns.

Even Angie sitting next to him has to admit this, but this guy is also a bachelor and said, "Either you kill me, or don't embarrass me anymore. I'm not God, and I can turn into a group of Jordans!"

Although the Suns' lineup is very thick, Rivers is still looking forward to it.

Like Dior and Barbosa, these are all animals registered in the league, but compared with the first lineup, at least they are not big enough to grab rebounds on the inside line. Only Marion can play rushing.

Ordinary people don't think how many rebounds can be won by Marion's height. Although this guy's bounce ability is indeed a little fierce, Perkins and Jefferson are obviously not vegetarian.

What's more, when Thomas and Stadmayer were on the court, the Suns' rebounding was also at a disadvantage.

If these two highs are gone, what else can the Suns expect from rebounding? Most people may have this idea, including Rivers, who also believes that the inside defense can definitely withstand it.

At least the advantage in rebounding will continue, but it turns out that this is wrong.

Rivers didn't expect that although Dior was only two and three meters tall, this guy was really tough enough.

It is not what ordinary people can do to throw themselves into the crowd like a sandbag to grab rebounds, and Dior seems to be like a machine full of clockwork since he came on the field.

I really don't know if this guy took any forbidden drug when he sat on the bench. It's like he just finished drinking stimulants. Every ball must be fought, and every ball must be grabbed. It's completely a life-threatening posture.

Although Jefferson and Perkins' rebounds are still slightly superior to the combination of Marion and Dior, it is obviously not as good as when they were against Thomas and Stadmeier.

There are no careful statistics, but Rivers has a rough figure. After the Suns adjusted the lineup, the rebounds grabbed on both sides are basically in a flat state, and the Celtics are only slightly ahead.

This number is just two or three ahead. It can be seen that this move really works.

Sometimes even Perkins is dizzy by the footsteps of Dior and Marion.

Especially the guy Marion, whose two long arms, like an apes, can often catch the rebound unexpectedly, which also makes Rivers remind the players loudly on the sidelines.

Rebound! Pay attention to protect the basket! Don't let that damn guy get the second attack easily!"

But Rivers' roar failed to stop the Suns from rushing so fiercely. This hard way of playing really made the Celtics' inside pressure soar, and the rebound control was far less than at the beginning of the game.

However, this is not the biggest trouble caused by the sudden change of formation of the Suns. Compared with the competition for rebounding, the Suns' offensive firepower suddenly seemed to be full of horsepower after this adjustment.

The most obvious change is speed. These guys are like stepping on the hot wheel.

Especially the Barbosa, this guy's fame in the NBA depends on the speed of the breakthrough. Someone once described his breakthrough. It's an exaggeration to say that this guy can bring the wind when he passes.

When Chen Feng was watching on the sidelines, he absolutely didn't think this guy could be so fast, but Pierce? Obviously, it feels a little difficult, because that Brazilian is really too fast.

With a slip of breakthrough, sometimes if you don't pay attention, that guy can quickly wipe it along the bottom line.

And there is also a one-hand throwing technique. Although it is not necessary to score every goal, it is also scary at the critical moment.

When Rivers first saw this lineup, he thought that D'Antoni was going to stabilize the situation, let the substitutes come up, or let Nash lead these guys to suppress the rhythm, but Rivers really didn't expect that D'Antoni was expecting this group of guys to shake the Celtics oppressive defense.

And this change of formation of the Suns really fulfilled D'Anthony's meaning. It really rushed!

Although Nash is still entangled in Rondo, there is a Banx around him at this moment, and the replacement cover of the two people is more and more frequent, which makes Rondo often have to force through this kind of cover to stop Nash.

Just now, Bell has been helping Marion defend Pierce, and Nash can only rely on himself, but this time D'Anthony gave Bell a temporary rest to liberate a defender to help Nash get rid of Rondo.

And Banks did do this. Banks, who is only 1.8 meters tall, moves fast. His biggest advantage lies in this, and this guy is stronger than Rondo.

Rondo pursues physical contact, trying to trap Nash with the defensive area of his hands and the movement of his feet.

Now that Banks is in the middle, Rondo always wants to cross this guy if he wants to catch up with Nash. Although Tony Allen can also help, Nash's slippery ghostly footsteps are really difficult to catch.

Rondo can still rely on his long arms, but Tony Allen doesn't have that kind of innate condition.

Nash can always make good use of the short defensive space to complete the assist after a cover.

With the help of such a guy, even if Rondo can stumble Nash's breakthrough, he can't stop the opponent from passing the ball, and after this change of formation, the whole attack and defense speed of the Suns has also increased very horrible.

Nash's passing can always pass through the Celtics' defense to find teammates in the vacant position. Although Banks and Dior's offensive firepower is not as good as the starting lineup, the shooting rate of the empty shot is still not low.

Especially Dior, this guy's average score of nearly 15 points per game last season. This time, no Stadmeier asked him for the ball on the inside line, and there was no Bell to share the right to open fire. In addition to Nash's accurate pass, just three minutes on the court, this guy has used the middle-range jump shot to score six points.

And he is not the kind of insider who has to kill under the basket to score. His retreat jump shot and half-cut hook are the best scoring methods, and this guy's jump shot is indeed quite accurate.

After all, Dior is also a source of family learning. There is an old woman who has been a center in the French women's basketball team. At the beginning, she was also the number one in the world women's basketball circle, and she was best at jump shooting.

With such an old woman as an enlightenment coach, Dior's shooting has been practiced even if he has no talent.

However, when he met Dior, it was hard for Jefferson. Originally, his weight tonnage was a little large. When he met Dior, who didn't stab the basket, the biggest advantage became a disadvantage.

When grabbing the rebound, you have to guard against Dior's rush. When the opponent attacks, Jefferson has to defend near the three-point line, otherwise Dior will float on the periphery and make a middle shot.

Dior threw three middle distances in a row, which made Jefferson worried about the lawsuit.

And this is really helpless. Jefferson is completely at a disadvantage in moving and running. He can't catch up and can't prevent it. Dior may be able to catch the vacancy of the shot after a cover. Jefferson is quite melancholy.

"It seems that we still underestimate the role of Dior. No wonder this guy can win the fastest progress award last season. He is about to become an organized power forward on the court." Rivers watched Dior continuously score points. He was also frowned. Originally, Jefferson's attack on the inside was the Celtic side. The main offensive firepower is now disturbed by Dior, but it has become a loophole.

Dior is not only the murderer of rebounding, but also has a lot of scoring methods, and this guy is also very good at passing.

Although there is only one assist after playing, his response on the inside is really annoying.

"We should consider replacing people, otherwise Al's physical energy will be consumed in this senseless chase."

Thibodeau didn't say anything more, but whispered a reminder to Rivers. Thibbledeau can now see that Rivers is already considering a replacement, but he is still thinking about the details.

When Rivers was considering whether to adjust the lineup, he glanced at Chen Feng sitting on the bench.

"Change now? Or do you want to put up with it for a while?" Rivers's mind is also committing a total at this moment.

Rivers has time to think about it, but the Suns' speed will not slow down because he wants something.

When Dior, a erratic guy, is still raging, Nash can also send assists to others.

Banks contributed a beautiful hollow three-pointer, which was also an assist from Nash. The Suns were almost a wave of counterattacks, leaving the Celtics' lead gone.

When Nash completed the assist, Rdo's outstretched hand failed to stop his passing route.

And Nash did the assist completed by Rondo and did not pass to the inside line. He aimed at a small gap and threw the basketball from behind to Banks, who only covered himself.

Rondo just got rid of Banks' entanglement and rushed to Nash. He saw his opponent playing such a wonderful pass behind his back. He felt that at that second, his extension and action were like a standard idiot!

This changed Rondo's calm expression, and he pulled down his headband and clenched it fiercely.

Although there is no fanatical performance, Rondo's behavior also makes Rivers' psychology thump. Now he is really afraid that Rondo, a novice, will be angry by such an attack like Nash.

The most important thing for an organization defender is to be calm. If you don't have a calm mind, you don't have to use it.

However, Rondo did not do any other actions, but it can be seen that he is never willing to be fooled like this.

"That little guy is in trouble. Compared with Nash's experience, he is still too young."

Kenny Smith can see the gap between Rondo and Nash, so he is also outspoken.

"The two of them are twelve years apart. If Nash can't even handle this small scene, he will not be the MVP of the two regular season. In terms of experience, that guy is at least a few blocks away from Nash."

Barkley didn't give face to the home fans, but what he said was indeed true.

Although some fans are not happy with Barkley's comments now, the advantage after the opening is indeed being lost.

The difference between the two teams also quickly narrowed from 9 points to 3 points, thanks to Pierce's two mid-range jump shots in these minutes, and Jefferson also scored an insider.

But compared with the fierce attack of the opponent, it is obvious that the firepower of the Celtics is much weaker.

Although the Celtics' defensive strength is still strong, the score of 25:22 has illustrated a lot of problems.

If Rivers hadn't called for a timeout in time, it is estimated that the Celtics would have been stunned by the Suns. Even the atmosphere in the North Shore Garden Arena was sluggish, and the noise was much less.

"D'Anthony**'s team is always full of courage in attack. His adjustment to attack is also a rare accuracy among NBA coaches now. It seems that Rivers is in trouble this time."

Although Kenny Smith's words at the commentary table were not so pleasant to listen to, they did say the situation on the court at this moment. Even Barkley did not refute it this time, but curled his lips indifferently.

"The Phoenix team is like this. It will always want to knock others down by attack."

Barkley doesn't know if he remembered the scene where he led the Suns to sweep the west, but it is rare that this guy can comment on the old boss without a little sarcasm.

But now Rivers and Siberdu are not in the mood to listen to the jokes of these two guys. There are still two minutes before the first quarter. If you don't want to be reversed by the opponent after a perfect start, it is best to rearrange the tactical arrangement in the timeout, attacking or defending, which is a problem for Rivers.

"There are still three points left, but remember that we are ahead now, not those guys. I want to admit that the attack of these guys will start with the rotation of the bench players. The score is caught up by the opponent, which has nothing to do with you. This is a question I need to consider, but now, from the end of the timeout, I need you to understand one thing. Since these troublemakers dare to choose to attack, then play with them! Play to the end! Chen Feng, you son of a bitch, are ready to play right away!"

What is electric flint? Ron is a kind of insight. Chen Feng's ruffled ears heard Rivers's call, and the starting speed of taking off his clothes and throwing his trousers was definitely faster than Rondo's.

"Head! Despite the order, I promise to complete the task. Even if you let me deal with the fool named Stadmeier now, I have no problem here!" Chen Feng's fierce strength made the lounge area with a little low atmosphere just now, and there was no serious and dull feeling in an instant. Except for Rivers and Siebodu, the rest Help me, now I'm laughing in class one by one.

Pierce also removed a lot of the feeling that was pressed on his heart just now. Chen Feng is not Jordan, but this guy's aggressiveness and arrogance of contempt for all his opponents can make these guys easy.

After the thought just now, Rivers has made it clear enough that if he continues to fight like this, he will be defeated by the opponent's speed. The other party just doesn't play any confrontation with you at all now. It's completely relying on speed. If it doesn't work once, they will come twice. If it doesn't work twice, then they will continue to run fast!

If you want to take root and fight with others slowly, they don't pay attention to your words. It's completely different. If you want to take your time, they have to play the speed of life and death.

After the opening, the Celtics' tactic of fighting with their opponents. In the face of such a group of crazy people who are addicted to running, they are really a little unable to open their fists. The main reason is that they can't fight against each other at all!

Instead of exhausting the offensive firepower of the opponent like this, it's better to fight with the Suns. Anyway, it's heart-threate to be chased by others like this. Let go this time! Play for your life!

Anyway, Rivers is desperate now, since there is no chance to drag the other party and grind with him.

He even overturned all his previous plans, and now he is ready to fight.

Then pinch the guys with the most fierce offensive firepower in the whole Celtics into a ball and fight against the Suns. Anyway, the winner will stand in the end.

Originally, Rivers planned to put Chen Feng in the back and use it, but he was attacked by such a fierce counterattack by D'Anthony, so he had to fight back.

Since Jefferson is a little at a loss to keep an eye on Dior, it's better to let this boy deal with the Frenchman.

"You only have one task, keep an eye on the opponent's power forward, and then, no matter what method you use, try to stir me to death inside as much as possible! Don't let them rush back and rebound so endlessly!"

Rivers patted Chen Feng on the chest, as if he were giving a death order to his soldiers.

"No problem, boss, the Frenchman dares to rush in and promise that he will live worse than death."

When Chen Feng said this, a group of Celtic team members could feel a trace of coolness.

"The first in the West? Then let me try your color!" Chen Feng stood on the sidelines, looking at Phoenix's rest area, grinning and smiling.

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