Chapter 774 [Destined to Be Rubbed on the Floor]

After the timeout, the Cavaliers made substitutions. Forward Donyel Marshall came on to replace Ilgauskas, and Boozer took over the center position.

Although Marshall's condition declined and he only scored 7.6 points in the playoffs, his 35.1% three-point shooting rate was not bad and he averaged 1.4 three-pointers per game. He basically doesn't enter the penalty area and doesn't attack with the ball. He focuses on catching and shooting in the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers often played this way during the Eastern Conference Finals in order to maximize the space and create breakthrough opportunities for James. If the Cavaliers' inside players have no shooting range, Ben Wallace can sit in the penalty area and help Prince double-team James, causing James' offensive efficiency to drop significantly.

On the contrary, if the Cavaliers' inside players can shoot, the Pistons' defensive system will have problems, and Ben must be defended. Ben can't play for too short a time, otherwise Boozer and James will be even harder to defend.

The Cavaliers management's team building ideas are relatively correct. Basketball is never a one-person sport. If you want to win the championship, you must use your overall strength instead of just relying on one star. They have been working on how to maximize James' individual abilities without compromising the overall performance.

Marion faced Marshall, who was 5cm shorter and had advantages in other aspects, so D'Antoni still chose to substitute. Three-point power forward Tim Thomas came on the scene, replacing Anthony Parker, and Marion moved to the small forward position.

The coaching staff has made a plan before the game starts and will make adjustments to the Cavaliers' lineup. After the Cavaliers play Marshall, their mobility will be enhanced, and fast breaks will not be so easy. Thomas's tactical role will be greater in positional battles. He can also open up and shoot three-pointers. He is taller and double-teams James with Marion, which is more effective.

The Cavaliers attacked, and the Flying Squirrel and Boozer played a pick-and-roll in the middle. Thomas was a little slow in switching defenses, and Guo Xu was not quick enough to pursue the defense. The Flying Squirrel made an emergency jumper and hit two points. 11 to 8.

Guo Xu didn't dare to run at full speed. He was lazy in the last round of the series and faced Bowen most of the time. Today he can only guard the No. 1 position.

In turn, the Suns can also create opportunities by playing pick-and-rolls. Thomas pulled out from beyond the three-point line to attract Marshall's defense. Guo Xu and Stoudemire played pick-and-rolls in the middle to get rid of the flying squirrel and bring them to the weak side.

Boozer knew that Stoudemire couldn't stop him when he rushed, so he didn't switch defense to prepare for Stoudemire's air cut. Guo Xu took the ball and took a step laterally, stopped in front of the three-point line on the right and shot a jumper. The little flying squirrel was slow to catch up and was only slightly disturbed, and the ball went in. 14 to 8.

Zhang Lili smiled and said: "Guo Xu shot the ball so easily. It was a mistake for the Cavaliers not to change the point guard. The flying squirrel's ability to interfere with shooting is too poor. He is shorter than Guo Xu."

Yu Jia said: "The Cavaliers dare not send Damon Jones. Jones is like a shooting guard, with poor defense and no organizational skills.

Gibson is this year's second-round pick. He is too young. Let a rookie go against the MVP. The coaching staff does not dare to take such a risk. "

Zhang Liyi nodded and said: "If the Cavaliers had good defenders, they wouldn't have such a difficult time advancing."

The Cavaliers attacked, Flying Squirrel and Boozer played a pick-and-roll, Stoudemire switched defenses, Flying Squirrel distributed the ball to the middle, Boozer received the ball in the air and feinted with both hands, Stoudemire was shaken from the side and jumped up. Boozer bumped into him and pushed the ball out. He hit the ball from close range and the referee whistled 2+1.

The Suns' home fans also gave Boozer some applause. They all like to watch the offensive game. Boozer made an extra free throw, 14-11.

The Cavaliers no longer have a big center. After the pick-and-roll, Guo Xu moved 45 degrees to the right, attracting Boozer to change defense and suddenly jump to accelerate. He threw the ball high to the backboard with his right hand and bounced back. Boozer didn't jump but just followed the interference. Stoudemire followed up in the middle to receive the rebound ball and scored with a one-handed dunk.

16 to 11, Guo Xu’s fourth assist.

James' wing couldn't cover this kind of ball. He let go of Marion too late, and Stoudemire was already jumping in the air.

The Cavaliers attacked, and James forced a breakthrough and squeezed Marion for a layup. 16 to 13.

It's easier for James to play alone if his teammates are keeping him apart. If Parker continues to defend, he will definitely be blown away, and Marion can't defend alone. James' strength is top-notch among forwards. His tank-style breakthrough often makes opponents unable to jump due to being squeezed. This is his specialty.

Guo Xu plays the pick-and-roll and then moves to the weak side. As long as the opponent can't guard it, the Suns often play the same tactic to no end.

Guo Xu played singles at 50 degrees, dribbling the ball from his crotch to his left hand, changing direction and taking a step to the right, and the little flying squirrel followed.

His movements were very coherent. He immediately dribbled the ball behind his back and changed the direction with his left hand. The little flying squirrel moved laterally. As soon as his right foot touched the ground, he pulled the ball up with his left hand, followed up with his right hand to collect the ball, jumped to the right and completely got rid of the little flying squirrel. Flying Squirrel made a 45-degree pull-up jumper and scored on a cricket ball.

18 to 13, Guo Xu scored 8 points.

Roy, who was sitting on the sidelines, watched with enthusiasm. Guo Xu's speed was not very fast. He relied entirely on rhythm to get past others. His movements were like a variation of the European step, with the addition of behind-the-back dribbling and jumping steps, but the way he passed people was the same. Change direction left and right. When a player jumps, both legs bear force together, which can also reduce the burden on the knees and legs.

After joining the Suns, Roy has been practicing this way of passing people to reduce sudden changes in direction during full speed movement.

The Cavaliers attacked, and Marion let James take two steps to defend. James still didn't dare to take a shot from the outside and focused on the attack. This time, the three Suns surrounded the penalty area and forced him to pass the ball. Pavlovich, who had never received the ball and followed the turnaround, made an open three-pointer and missed the basket.

Marion grabbed the rebound and passed it long to Guo Xu. He relied on the little flying squirrel to catch the ball with his back, turned around and entered the three-point line, and layup in three slow steps.

When the little flying squirrel was obviously at a disadvantage in the confrontation, he chose to pull someone for a foul but was unable to stop him. After all, Guo Xu is a "little steel cannon" at heart and is very powerful. He picked the basket with his right hand without jumping up, and the ball hit the board and fell into the basket.

The referee whistled 2+1, Guo Xu went to the free throw line, and the fans in the audience shouted MVP.

At this time, Brown changed players again, with Little Flying Squirrel coming down and Gibson coming up.

Zhang Lili said: "The Cavaliers' rookie is here. I think there's nothing we can do about it. Jones is just an ordinary substitute now, and he can't even make three points."

Jones' fate has changed. In the NBA, he is just a high-paid, low-energy loser. He has not been given the opportunity to endorse Li-Ning brand sneakers, and has not been able to do activities in China and enjoy superstar treatment.

The role player who endorses Li Ning became point guard Steve Blake, who became the spokesperson last season. He was only Guo Xu's substitute when he was with the Suns, but he has high exposure and popularity in China.

Yu Jia laughed and said: "I think Guo Xu's statistics in this finals will be terrible. His slow play cannot be limited by single defense. Normally, he should be the MVP of this year's regular season. The Cavaliers' record is only ranked third in the league. "

Guo Xu made an extra free throw and scored 21-13, scoring his 11th point.

Guo Xu was a little grateful that the Cavaliers eliminated the Pistons. If he had faced Billups, he would not have played so easily. After the Cavaliers made a substitution, he didn't feel any pressure at all. Gibson's body was no better than that of Little Flying Squirrel, and he was just pressed to the floor and rubbed against him.

In Guo Xu's previous life, Gibson's most glorious deed was playing on behalf of the sophomore team in the 2008 All-Star Rookie Challenge and winning the MVP. However, his overall strength was average. At the age of 25, he had no ball to play in the NBA and was forced to retire.

He is a point guard who does not break through, and his shots are almost always from mid-to-long range. He can only break into the penalty area when he is misplaced. Of course, he also has no organizational skills. He usually passes the ball after half the court, runs outside the three-point line and waits for opportunities. James attracts double-teams and then separates and shoots.

Gibson's style suits James very well. In this playoffs, he averaged 20 minutes per game, shot 41.7% from three-point range, and scored 8.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

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