Chapter 481 Continue to advance
Updated: 2013-05-15
The Celtics won two consecutive home games, and I'm afraid not many people were surprised by this result. Perhaps only Detroit fans think this result is not acceptable to them, but most people think it's normal.
Although this is a battle between the first and second in the Eastern Conference, it should have seemed very fierce, but think about the Pistons' encounter with the Celtics in the regular season, but they didn't get any advantage and are really unable to turn the tables now.
Sanders has tried his best. The one- and four-small plan he planned is to offset the Celtics' advantages in the inside line as much as possible, so that his opponent's tactics can be disrupted by such changes, so that he can find opportunities.
But the Celtics' tough style has exceeded Sanders' imagination. Not only did his small lineup fail to charge, but he was also hit hard by the Celtics at the beginning of the game.
A Rashid Wallace couldn't stop Garnett and Chen Feng, who were like wolves and tigers. When the Celtics attacked the inside in the first quarter, Sanders was hoping that the outside could find a way to crack the defense.
As a result, the solution was not found, and Rashid Wallace was also stunned by the joint efforts of Garnett and Chen Feng. The one-on-one defense was a problem, but this time, he could not stand the crushing of the two people directly!
When Rashid Wallace was off the court, he even overturned the water dispenser on the sidelines, and the towel on his neck also made the "Roaring Heavenly Lord" fall to the floor, venting his depression.
After the game, some reporters were quite bold and dared to provoke Rashid Wallace, who looked unhappy, but he got only one answer, "Tactics? Ask me what to do!? I'm not the head coach of the Pistons!"
Well, there is actually enough to say that it is enough for a person to hear it. Rashid Wallace was very unhappy with such a tactical arrangement. He was beaten by two people and was very angry!
I have never suffered such a cowardly. After all, Rashid Wallace is a very cruel person in this league, but in the North Shore Garden Arena, his tough character must be held down and kicked.
This is embarrassing, holding his breath and getting angry, so even if Rashid Wallace faces the reporter, he doesn't give anyone any face. He is already embarrassing enough. Can he still care about other people's life or death?
What's more, Sanders' tactical adjustment is to focus the offensive focus on the periphery, which makes Rashid Wallace have no chance to fight back while being attacked by his opponent, and can only be passively beaten.
Even though Rashid Wallace has cultivated his body and character in the past two years, at this time, he can't hold back the anger in his heart. Even after the game, news came out that "Roaring Heavenly Lord" decided to leave after the season.
Originally, Rashid Wallace's contract was about to expire, and the next contract would definitely not be a high salary. If there was a middle-class contract that could survive until retirement, it would be the best treatment for veterans.
In fact, before the end of the regular season, Rashid Wallace wanted to spend two more years in Detroit. Anyway, he had a championship ring and had the contract he deserved. Why not choose to retire in this city?
The Pistons' management actually has this intention. After all, a big man who can be inside and outside is not that easy to find. Moreover, Rashid Wallace's role in the Pistons is still irreplaceable for the time being.
Not to mention win-win cooperation, at least both sides do not resist continuing. Even the Detroit media are saying, "After experiencing the downturn of the Trail Blazers, Rashid prefers everything he has with the Pistons."
This is actually true, but some things are always changing. You cannot predict whether to wake up tomorrow morning, see the sun or see clouds covered with clouds.
Sanders' coaching level is just like this, but the team's focus is more on young players now. Rashid Wallace can also see that if he, like him, will he play Stucky, do you think he will agree?
But this is a gambling investment from the management in the future. Sanders can't resist anything. He is not the tough head coach himself. It's just that the consequences of this compromise are something he hasn't estimated.
I thought the scene would not be so ugly, but after the first quarter, Sanders' heart was already cold. His tactical arrangement was used by the Celtics again, and he grabbed the weak point, which was a crazy rush.
Starkey's existence seemed irrelevant at all. It was banned by Garnett and Chen Feng in the first attack.
This guy has never given up, but he plans to avenge the regular season revenge on such an occasion. However, in the face of such a blockade, not only did he fail to avenge the last revenge, but this time he suffered even worse.
Chen Feng and Garnett joined forces to contribute four blocks in the first quarter, all of which were given to Starkey.
This guy rushed to the inside with the ball, and then he slapped one by one, making him dizzy. This kid always wanted to complete a beautiful counterattack, but he never got what he wanted.
When Stucky was finally replaced by Sanders, he just scored 6 points with a throw-in, and there was no assist data to be recorded. Not to mention steals and rebounds.
Billups was too lazy to waste the ball to Stucky even after the first quarter. As the core leader of the team, Billups has always had such a temper. You have to waste an opportunity and don’t plan to get pass support from him next time. Stucky has already wasted a lot. Who dares to give him the ball?
At this time, Billups would rather leave his shooting opportunity to Prince than give him the goal to the Starkey who only knew how to hold the ball and cut into the inside. The boy's arrogant attitude had already made him annoying.
But even so, Sanders also gave Stucky more than 30 minutes of playing time, which was almost catching up with a main inside player like McDyce, and his contributions ended up not exceeding 10 points.
But this arrangement did not satisfy Starkey. The guy was also complaining. He said that his offense lacked cover and Sanders' tactics made him frequently trapped in the opponent's inside line, which seemed very passive.
This is a typical two-sided unpleasant side. Sanders has no control over this team anymore. He can only spend one day and try his best to adjust the Pistons' lineup and style of play, but he cannot cover everything.
The second confrontation in the Eastern Conference Finals annoyed Rashid Wallace. He wanted to attack without the ball and wanted to defend, but no one could help him. He was completely relying on himself to hold on in the inside.
And doing some things is to create enough breakthrough opportunities for Starkey. How to arrange tactics, Rashid Wallace usually doesn't say anything, but this time he is really angry!
What, I asked me to be a sandbag, but I was going to be guarded by Garnett and Chen Feng! I snatched more than 30 rebounds from my head throughout the game!
Originally, Rashid Wallace and Garnett were also players who entered the NBA at the same time. After all, they were masters in the power forward industry. As a result, this time, he was beaten like a stray dog.
This is too unacceptable. Who can afford to bear this face? Rashid Wallace's roar after the game is undoubtedly provoking the conflict between him and the team to the surface. Anyway, he is not afraid of any bad consequences for doing this. At worst, he will pat his butt and leave after the game this season. Who can stop him?
What's more, with the name "Roaring Heavenly Lord", do ordinary people dare to cause trouble for him? Even if the Pistons' management is unhappy, I'm afraid no one will provoke this old man when he fights the Celtics to the death.
However, Rashid Wallace's roar after the game, in addition to expressing dissatisfaction to the management, was also challenging Sanders. After all, you cannot really rely on a novice rookie to win in such a game!
In fact, not only Rashid Wallace was unhappy, but even Billups, the core boss who rarely took the initiative to say anything, expressed his dissatisfaction with the tactical arrangements to the media after the game.
At this time, Sanders was considered to be betrayal of everyone. The management transferred all the pressure from the fans to this unlucky guy, and the emotions of the players were also towards him.
Rashid Wallace yelled to leave after the season, and Starkey said that the tactical focus was not on him.
Billups was also quietly warning Sanders that it would not be a strange thing if the Pistons were not as swept as before.
When all this pressure was pointed at Sanders, it was the first time that guy felt that he was so depressed that he even seemed a little difficult to breathe.
But no one can withstand this pressure for him. Even if he is dismissed in the end, he has to leave with such accusation on his back. The two losses have pushed the Detroit Pistons to the brink of being eliminated.
No one wants to be swept out, but for the Detroits, whether they can keep the honor of Auburn Hill Palace is no longer up to them, but how fierce the Boston animals are.
With a 2-0 lead, the Celtics' pressing pace did not relax at all. As Rivers said, everything was illusory before winning the championship.
Not many people will remember whether you ranked first in the regular season, nor will anyone remember that you have completed two sweeps in the first two rounds of the playoffs. As long as you fail to win the championship trophy in the end, you will be a loser!
Without the Cardinal reminding him about this, Rivers also knew very well that at this time, the Celtics could not relax at all, and could only win the final victory with one force.
No matter who is blocking the road ahead, he will kick it away. Even if the Auburn Mountain Palace is difficult to chew, the wild beasts in Boston will have to bare their teeth and bite them hard, trying to tear the opponent's throat open directly.
This is the playoffs belonging to Boston, and no one can stop the Celtics from advancing! No one!
Chapter completed!