NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 227 The Wind Has Changed
Smart was very angry when he learned about it, and said cruelly: "Some people are really ridiculous. Their performance is as bad as a piece of shit, but they are still talking nonsense."

Marshal Stevens responded: "This is only the first game, and he made a conclusion to sweep us out. I don't know what his confidence is. I only know that he is arrogant and doesn't respect his opponent at all."

The strongest 175 Thomas: "We are always underestimated and underestimated by the outside world, but we will prove ourselves with facts, and I will give him a resounding slap in the face."

Celtics players who had a say, all responded.

Xue Liancheng was a little confused.

The media said they were going to sweep you 4-0, but you didn't stand up and speak harshly.

Wade said he would sweep you 4:0, but you didn't say anything.

It's his turn to speak...

Oh open!

They all popped up, and one or two began to denounce him.

This is so...

Who should he talk to?
But to be angry is to be angry.

Ok……

Looking at it from another angle, isn't it because of his huge influence that his speech was so widely publicized and even aroused such a big response?

This also proves that his popularity, and even his influence, is already a top existence in the league, and he is one of the most popular stars in the league.

Otherwise, it would not have attracted such a big criticism.

Anyway, his traffic is much higher than the current Wade...

This is also normal.

After all, his stats are more than a little bit better than Wade's.

As far as the performance of the two this season is concerned, he is a well-deserved core of the team, while Wade is just an assistant and can only be regarded as the second master.

This led to two people making the same speech, but the public had different reactions.

really.

It's not easy to be a superstar, every word and deed will be infinitely magnified, and if you are a little careless, you will be pulled out and whipped crazily.

The second game, as scheduled.

Both sides start unchanged.

At the beginning of the game, the Celtics' defense against Xue Liancheng became more fierce, and the flanking speed was faster and more determined.

Xue Liancheng didn't force his way forward, let alone make crazy shots in a ruthless manner. Instead, he made some catches, and occasionally jumped two to tear the opponent's defense.

Now he kind of understands why my great James King cares so much about statistics and shooting percentage.

It is really……

The public uses your data and efficiency as the judging criteria.

You can't reach it?

Oh open!

Storms are coming, and even if they win, they will be criticized and trampled on.

on the contrary.

Your data is good enough and your efficiency is high enough. Even if you lose in the end, the media and the public will say that you can't support yourself and can't do it alone.

This is the difference.

And that's how my big James' iron-blooded layup came about.

What everyone looks at is your data, which is straightforward enough...

But Xue Liancheng didn't intend to learn from James, but waited for an opportunity.

When the first quarter of the game went to 6 minutes and 23 seconds.

The Celtics made substitution adjustments, Thomas came on and replaced the fouled Bradley.

The corners of Xue Liancheng's mouth rose slightly, he knew that his chance had come.

Heat attack.

Xue Liancheng pushed the ball halfway, and when he was about to reach the top of the arc, he gestured to pull it away, and at the same time waved to PJ Tucker.

PJ-Tuck was stunned for a moment, and he understood in an instant.

He ran up to set a pick and roll for Xue Liancheng.

Xue Liancheng walked around.

at the same time.

Tucker, who was completely blocked, quickly pulled away.

at this time.

The Celtics face two choices.

The first is to switch defenses.

The second is to continue to follow each other.

But with the second option, there will be a huge problem.

After Smart is blocked, there will be a gap. If Thomas does not delay, Xue Liancheng can directly rush in.

But if Thomas chooses to delay, it will leak PJ-Tucker.

No matter what you do, there will be fleeting opportunities.

That's what the pick and roll does.

The Celtics chose not to switch defenses, and Thomas immediately went to talk to his own people.

This left Xue Liancheng unguarded.

Then why hesitate, just stride in directly.

The Celtics had to assign one person to block Xue Liancheng's progress.

And that person was Zeller who straddled the free throw stand, and he took a big step up.

Xue Liancheng didn't care, and went directly against Zeller.

Then slipped under the basket and slammed on the brakes.

Suddenly kill back to the carbine.

Backhand layup.

Easy score.

Zeller didn't react at all, and Smart wanted to block on the other side, but was lonely.

The two just watched Xue Liancheng succeed in a layup.

next round.

Xue Liancheng repeated his old tricks, still picking and rolling with PJ-Tucker.

Thomas still chose not to switch defenses.

Xue Liancheng still rushed in with great strides.

then.

This time it was Evan Turner.

When everyone thought that Xue Liancheng was going to copy the scene of the round just now.

Xue Liancheng suddenly crossed and stepped to the other side.

Mid-range direct shot.

Evan Turner was still on the sidelines, one body distance away from Xue Liancheng, and never expected that Xue Liancheng would step across and make a sudden shot.

Smart was just delayed by PJ-Tucker, and when chasing Xue Liancheng, there was also a body distance.

This made it impossible for both of them to defend themselves.

The only person who was close to Xue Liancheng was Thomas.

But this guy was hanging out with PJ Tucker and didn't notice Xue Liancheng's shot at all.

This left Xue Liancheng in an absolute void.

2 points and then hit.

Then the next round.

Xue Liancheng still chose to pick and roll with PJ-Tucker.

Smart stopped chasing from behind, and blocked from the front, trying to block Xue Liancheng's way.

And Thomas stepped up, trying to interfere with Xue Liancheng.

result.

Xue Liancheng didn't take Thomas' threats seriously at all.

Take a three-point step back.

It went straight up.

Thomas was short and far away, and made a symbolic stretch.

next second.

Swish!
Dry three balls in a row.

This time.

Young Marshal Stevens was not calm anymore, he was yelling something on the sidelines...

Then the next round.

Xue Liancheng still looks for PJ-Tucker to pick and roll.

This time.

The Celtics chose to switch defenses.

The smile on Xue Liancheng's face became even stronger.

175cm Thomas to defend him?
Isn't this right in his arms?
He swung the ball directly, pressing Thomas inward, like a wheel pressing mud, and pressed it effortlessly.

When the rest of the Celtics came to help defend.

Directly hit Thomas with a small throw.

I don't know if Thomas was in a hurry, and even pressed Xue Liancheng when Xue Liancheng took off.

Xue Liancheng immediately fell to the ground.

whistle.

The ball goes in.

Directly 2+1.

Thomas held his head, annoyed.

Go in for four consecutive rounds.

This time.

Celtics coach Stevens couldn't take it anymore and called a timeout.

And Xue Liancheng's footsteps towards the bench became brisk.

The reason why he was able to show off his supernatural power was all thanks to Thomas.

That's right!

He watched the video of the first game, and the Celtics weakness he saw was Thomas, who was only attacking but not defending...

These few rounds.

He deliberately named Thomas.

result.

The Celtics also want to continue to cover up Thomas' defensive flaws.

And if you want to cover up Thomas' defensive flaws, you must not let Thomas directly face him.

But in doing so, there will be short-term defensive holes.

Whether it was his backhand layup in the first round, the mid-range step in the second round, or the step-back three-pointer in the third round, he firmly grasped the Celtics' defense. The space that appeared, seized the shooting opportunity.

As for the fourth round?
That's what he wanted.

Thomas is facing him, and he can use his tonnage and strength advantages to directly crush Thomas to death.

and so.

Whether Thomas switches defenses or not, the result is the same, and he can cost the Celtics dearly.

If you switch defenses, the cost may be even greater.

In other words, the seven inches of the Celtics are Thomas. As long as they hold on to Thomas, the Celtics' defensive strategy will completely collapse.

In the first game, although he also tried to name Thomas, but the Celtics did a good job of delaying, and he was not so determined.

As a result, he has been struggling in a predicament.

it's good now……

As long as you go to Thomas, then I will hold on to it.

When you can't take it anymore, it's all over.

Without Thomas, the sharp arrow, the Celtics are nothing to worry about.

The pause ends soon.

Xue Liancheng still clings tightly to Thomas.

The Celtics directly chose to attack and delay Xue Liancheng.

at this time.

His passing is starting to work.

Either a direct assist or an indirect assist.

of course.

The most important thing is that the teammates are more competitive.

The Heat's offensive firepower has also been slowly released.

Throughout the first quarter, the Celtics were beaten helplessly by the Heat.

24:37
Trailing by 13 points in a single quarter, the defense line that the Celtics are proud of was blasted to nothing.

Xue Liancheng scored 12 points and 4 assists in a single quarter, returning to the MVP level again.

This caused the narrator to exclaim again and again: "Xue Liancheng's sense of timing is very sensitive. You can't give him the slightest chance. Once a flaw is leaked, he can firmly grasp it and make you miserable."

The commentator also said: "Yes, Thomas, who is weak in defense, was not only caught by Xue Liancheng, but also whipped back and forth by Wade. If this continues, the Celtics will fail."

Didn't Marshal Stevens notice this problem?
Naturally, I have introspected early.

But he has no choice, Thomas' height is here, he can only let other people participate in more defensive defenses, and wipe Thomas's ass.

It worked out pretty well.

But he was caught by Xue Liancheng and magnified Thomas' defensive flaws infinitely.

This is Xue Liancheng's ability.

In comparison, when Wade named Thomas, the effect was not so good.

Because the Celtics will choose to flank.

Wade's ability to read the game and pass vision is still inferior to Xue Liancheng.

So it's a bit difficult to crack.

When Xue Liancheng faced the flanking attack, he had already formed a picture in his mind. He knew exactly where his teammates were, what opportunities would arise, and who was the best choice to pass to.

His passing is often very threatening and destructive, making it difficult for the Celtics to guard against.

Wade does not have such a speed and ability to play the ball, which led to the Celtics' supplementary defense, and they can quickly fill in the leaked space.

of course.

Compared with Xue Liancheng, Wade is not without advantages.

Wade is faster and his breakthrough is sharper.

Sometimes you flank a little slower and he can chip through Thomas and leave Thomas behind.

As such.

Thomas' defensive flaws are equivalent to Chiguoguo being exposed to the sun.

The only thing the Celtics can do is to hope that the rest of the Heat feel bad.

But this is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst.

In the third quarter of the game, the Celtics were already cold for most of it.

68:93
A full 25 points difference!
This is a real slap...

Thereafter.

Xue Liancheng did not play again.

The game is over.

The Heat made another victory with 113:91.

The big score has already led 2:0.

According to this trend, the Celtics are going to be cold...

薛连城本场比赛终于打出了MVP级别的水准，12投8中，以66.6%的命中率砍下23分13助攻5篮板的数据，并且还是三节打卡。

If it weren't for the Celtics resolutely using a flanking strategy against him in the next two quarters, he might score even higher.

but……

Although the Celtics limited his scoring, they couldn't limit his passing.

As we all know, if a player is flanked, there will definitely be a missed player.

With Xue Liancheng's passing skills and ability to read the game, he can naturally seize this opportunity.

In the next two quarters, he sent out a total of 9 assists.

This is quite rare in the playoffs.

This also shows how terrifying Xue Liancheng's influence on the stadium is.

Wade is still strong, 18 of 8 shots, scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, the superstar power is still there.

PJ-Tucker got a bonus, made 9 shots, made 5 three-pointers, and scored a total of 18 points. It was the hero of the Heat's ability to beat the Celtics in three quarters.

Ibaka scored 6 points and Gasol Jr. had 15 points.

The entire starting lineup, only Ibaka withered.

but.

The problem is not big.

The depth of the Heat's deep lineup allows Ibaka to make mistakes.

Batum, Chalmers, and Marcus Morris have scored in double figures, or are already close to double figures.

Because too much garbage time.

Beasley, Walker, Haslem, Ennis and others all got playing time.

In the whole game, the Heat played 12 players, and it felt like they were training soldiers, and they couldn't see the urgency of the playoffs at all.

Celtic here.

Thomas is still brave, or 14 of 6 shots, also scored 22 points, but this time only 7 assists.

Gasol Jr. and Ibaka have gradually become familiar with Thomas' rhythm, and the no-fly zone weaved together by the two has continued again.

After the game, Thomas and PJ-Tucker hugged and greeted. As former teammates, the relationship between the two of them is not bad.

But it is clear that PJ-Tucker has absolutely no intention of showing mercy.

Saglin, who came off the bench, made 12 of 6 shots and scored 14 points. Crowder scored 10 points again.

The Celtics' bench is indeed full of talents, and there are so many talents.

On the contrary, it is a starter, still neither salty nor light.

泽勒11分，特纳9分，布拉德利8分，巴斯6投0中只拿到了2分。

Smart, who talked about Xue Liancheng's poor performance in the first game, scored 10 points.

of course.

What he said was bad was Xue Liancheng comparing himself with himself.

It has nothing to do with him.

Otherwise, he is a person who struggles to score 10 points, how can he be qualified to say that the top stars of the 20+10 level are bad!
As far as he is concerned, his performance has actually been very good.

As a rookie, he scored 10 points in two consecutive playoff games and scored in double figures.

This performance is absolutely commendable.

However, his level is very, very far away from Xue Liancheng.

I can't reach it in my life...

So his speech was not fulfilled, and the public was directly filtered out, and he was not even qualified to appear on the media page.

ended the game.

next time.

The two sides will move to Boston TD North Shore Garden to start the third game.

But public expectations are not high.

Because no one would believe that the Celtics could turn things around.

Especially when the Celtics lost so badly in the second game, the media agreed that the possibility of the Celtics stealing a game is not high.

In other words, Xue Liancheng's threat to sweep Boston is likely to come true.

after the game.

The tone of the major media finally changed for the better.

"Xue Liancheng's condition recovered, 23+13 took away the game victory in three quarters"

"MVP Candidates Finally Make an Effort, Three Harvest Competitions"

"Miami's two guns in the backcourt, the Celtics have no power to fight back"

"Xue Liancheng's rhetoric is about to come true? A 4-0 sweep of Boston? "

"Nervous in the first game, Xue Liancheng played well in World War II"

The fans' comments were finally kinder.

"It's kind of like an MVP."

"Xue Liancheng is really strong, a wave of attacks directly stopped the Celtics."

"It seems that the first game was really tense."

"It's a bit standard, but the dominance is not enough. If you want to compete for the championship, you must play out your dominance."

"Three quarters, 66.6% hit rate, 23+13 is not enough dominance? What kind of dominance do you want?"

"The passing vision is really nothing to say, and you can always find the most advantageous teammates at the first time."

"Hey! Yesterday's performance was mediocre, and he was scolded all over, but to be honest, Xue Liancheng's performance yesterday was not bad, 18+8+4, which is already good in the playoffs."

"Brother! He is likely to be the MVP of the new division. Is 18+8+4 really enough?"

"I don't know if it's enough, but it's enough to smash the mouths of black fans."

"In the pre-match interview, Xue Liancheng said he wanted to sweep the Celtics. You said he didn't respect the opponent. Nah...he didn't play in the fourth quarter of the game. In your words, didn't he respect the opponent?"

"The gap in strength lies here, and they can't tolerate it. Sweeping is almost a certainty. Let's see what they say?"

this time.

Xue Liancheng's fans came back again and stood up to defend Xue Liancheng.

Even yesterday's performance was abnormal and he threatened to sweep Boston, but he still had to defend himself.

It can also be seen that the initial foundation of the popularity flow built by Xue Liancheng still comes from data and winning.

Commonly known as data fans and winning fans, and they are double fans superimposed, one is indispensable.

This is also normal.

People's first impression of Xue Liancheng comes from Xue Liancheng's super data and breaking a series of amazing records.

The reason why they like Xue Liancheng also comes from this.

Once Xue Liancheng does not perform well, they will naturally disappear automatically.

of course.

As time accumulates and Xue Liancheng's honors increase, the situation will become different.

(End of this chapter)