Chapter 288 Unsolved and Fearless

He dominated the attack for five minutes, scored 11 points, retrieved two rebounds in the front court, and added a block, causing two fouls from the defense. The only regret may be that he only scored one of the four free throws in total.

But even the extremely poor free throw shooting rate is still a criticized defect, but this efficient attack on the inside line still creates a lot of trouble for the Celtics, and this kind of destructive power is also extremely sharp.

Duncan used such data to control the confrontation between him and Jefferson in the first five minutes of the second quarter. The short and solid Jefferson did not have any resistance, but his resistance has not worked so far.

Two fouls, only two rebounds were scored, covered once, and two attempts to attack under the basket, but Duncan stuck in the turn-around stage. If it hadn't been for Jefferson's ability to keep calm, he would have been blocked.

But the data comparison of such a confrontation, no matter who it is in front of, will be a one-sided evaluation. Jefferson was obviously completely stared to death by Duncan. If he continues like this, he will be killed.

This is not the idea of Rivers. It's just that people watching the game will think so. The face-to-face confrontation is such a direct response to the data. Although Jefferson also pulled to the periphery twice to block, creating an opportunity for Pierce and Ron to cut into the inside line, the overall performance is indeed at the bottom. Wind.

When Rivers called for a pause, Jefferson was obviously more silent than usual. Originally, this guy didn't like to talk, but now he is basically a stuffy gourd and has no intention of communicating with others at all.

No one knows what Jefferson is thinking at this moment, but you can see from his expression that this guy is very depressed now. Otherwise, this guy, who has always been very quiet, will not always keep a towel over his head.

However, both Rivers and Thibodeau understand why they were beaten so badly in the one-on-one competition with Duncan. It is estimated that Jefferson, who has only been in the main position this season, must feel very lost.

A reporter said before the game that they had been guessing who would keep an eye on Duncan on the Celtics.

If it is Chen Feng, no one knows what this fierce wild boy will do, but if Jefferson comes to do this job, then Duncan will not have much pressure on him, and now the facts have proved this.

The Celtics must have no one underestimated Jefferson's ability, including Rivers. Before the start of the season, he and Syberdeau, except for Pierce, are the only one that can be confirmed to starters.

This has confirmed Al Jefferson's level from another side. Although this is only his third season, this guy has been improving since the day he joined the Celtics.

He was singled out by Chen Feng in the pre-season, and Jefferson was not at a loss, but Chen Feng was a little too fierce, which caught him off guard, but in the attack under the basket, Jefferson was obviously more calm.

Even Siebodeau said that Jefferson's basket back technique is the best in the team. If Chen Feng can have Jefferson's delicate foot movement and basket attack ability, the whole firepower strength will rise by one level.

This big guy with a solid figure may not be unusual in height and moderate weight, but the kind of playing method of daring to attack under the basket, coupled with conscientious professionalism, is definitely an important member of the team.

If Chen Feng usually practices more, in addition to dragging Rongdo, he likes to drag this big guy who doesn't talk much. Since Rivers set the main tone of inside attack for the Celtics, Jefferson has always been the main force.

From the beginning of the season to the beginning of this game, Jefferson's offensive contribution to the Celtics is only lower than that of Pierce. He may not have Chen Feng's performance that can provide you with a hot visual sense at any time, but he can provide a stable score, averaging 18+10 per game, not any insider. Given.

Not only the stability of the offensive end, but also Jefferson's resilience on the defensive end, but also makes Rivers feel at ease to use this big guy. Sometimes he will even replace Chen Feng and keep Jefferson to take care of the basket.

Jefferson's level is definitely not a super big name in the NBA, but such a guy who can attack and defend under the basket has aroused the interest of many teams, and even Angie has received rumors that if the Celtics do not match Jefferson's next contract next season, there will be at least three or four teams. If you want to grab such a big guy who can kill under the basket, and I heard that the conditions are not low.

I have to say that in the nearly three seasons, Jefferson has been the backbone of the Celtics, and the bright-eyed people in the league can also see that this kind of big man is definitely worth investing in.

Even Angie herself said that the Celtics need to consider Jefferson's stay next season, but this is a negotiation that will only start after the season. At this stage, what the team has to do is to hit the playoffs.

But such a big guy with high expectations bumped into Duncan head-on and was still at a loss. In this five-minute confrontation, it can't be said that Jefferson was completely blown up, but it was definitely a situation of being beaten.

Even Rivers had to admit this. He had expected Jefferson to carry Duncan, but as soon as the stone man over there exerted his strength, Jefferson was beaten hard, which was really enough to make him angry.

This timeout was also because the Spurs took advantage of Duncan's hot touch and made a continuous combination of punches, which made the score more than 9 points in five minutes. If it hadn't been for Pierce's shooting feel, it would have been estimated that the difference would have reached double digits. The main reason is that Jefferson was pressed in the confrontation under the basket. Live.

Rivers is by no means the kind of coach who shifts the responsibility to the players if he has a problem, and this kind of match was arranged by him before the game. Originally, he expected Jefferson's stability to create some trouble for Duncan at both the offensive and defensive ends.

But the result is now. Rivers' idea was ruthlessly smashed by Duncan, the stone man. Jefferson's confidence was hit, and the score on the field was further distanced. The opponent was the Spurs. I don't think there was any worse news than this. Rivers expected himself to change his moves first, but the Spurs took the lead. Machine.

In fact, when preparing before the game, Sieberdeau exchanged views with Rivers and asked Jefferson to keep an eye on Duncan. It was really difficult, but both of them agreed to this kind of match at that time, which was safe.

I just lost a game, and no one wanted to fall in front of the Spurs, so the head coach and the assistant coach did not plan to take risks. Everything was for stability. The result was this safe way of play, but it made the Celtics passive, from the tactical play. When the players played, they were restrained by the Spurs.

Popovich is absolutely not afraid to play a slow and meticulous position battle with you. The Spurs can win three championships in the league, relying on this meticulousness. As a result, Rivers hit the muzzle of the gun.

And Jefferson's stability was caught in the air by Duncan, and he kept attacking wildly. The speed of the Spurs' moves in the second quarter was obviously faster than Rivers expected, so the Celtics were very passive. Chen Feng wanted to help Jefferson make up several times, but he was given cards by Elson or others. Live.

Duncan's shot is also fast enough. He is often one step away, and he can't interfere with that guy's shooting at all. What's more, Duncan's unsolvedable stability is vividly in front of Jefferson. Accurately hitting the basket makes Rivers helpless on the sidelines. Anyway, the Celtics are in the bottom no matter from which way. Wind.

If he doesn't want to be defeated by the Spurs, Rivers can only make changes, and he is clearly aware of his problem.

"We are 9 points behind, but this is not your problem, but me. I must also admit this. A very idiotic idea has changed a lot of things. In the whole first quarter plus these five minutes, you played very awkwardly. Similarly, you have lost the usual feeling, a feeling of smooth attack and defense. . "

"This is a fatal mistake made by the tactical arrangement. It's me who brought you into this misunderstanding. Although you have done a good job, I have to say that the tactical arrangement of this game is really bad! It's rotten, and I'm the root cause of this rotten problem." After Rivers shouted a pause, the first thing he said when the players gathered around him was to do self-criticism.

There's really nothing to hide. Rivers knows that he is not Popovich or Phil Jackson.

It is nothing comparable to Auerbach. He can be the head coach of the Celtics by relying on hard work, rather than showing any extraordinary talent in his coaching career.

Therefore, now it doesn't matter even if he says that he has messed everything in front of the players. It's not a shameful thing. It's the most humiliating way to put the blame on the players when there is a problem.

Rivers doesn't care so much, as he said before the start of the season. If he can't continue to climb with the team, he should get out of here immediately instead of continuing to linger in the position of head coach.

It was like this at the beginning of the season, and it is the same now. If you can't explain the problem, it's really a very bastard. Rivers doesn't want these wild guys to play with a lot of fire.

"The problem is me, so we must make a correction now. Don't consider the result of the game, but we represent the Celtics, which can't be flattered, and we shouldn't be defeated by them like this!"

"Yes, this is the AT&T Center Arena. This is the home of those guys, but we also beat the Lakers hard in Staples, and we almost flattened the Toyota Center in Houston. Here, I need you to be like those two games. Show them the fiercest side of Dun people!"

"We can lose, but we have to lie down after stabbing the bayonet into the other party's chest!" I made a mistake in the first ten minutes, but from now on, I'm going to tell the guys opposite you, the Celtics, not soft persimmons, not anyone who wants to pinch it! We are very strong! The strong can make them bow their heads!"

At this time, what Rivers is no longer considered to be safe? Be sure, sister! No matter how stable it is, it will be beaten as a dog! Instead of this, it's better to play with a bachelor! Strike back hard!

You are unsolved stability! Then I'll give you a fearless hand today! Anyway, it's the end of the bachelor! Love it!