Chapter 137 Trash Talk

"Although the Wizards' defense is good, their defensive strength is mainly concentrated on the perimeter."

"The Wizards' defense at the 3rd and 4th positions is actually not very good, especially small forward Jared Jeffries."

Jared Jeffries is also a typical weird player.

The players who are most likely to fail in the NBA are naturally the mediocre combo forwards.

But Jared Jeffries is different, he is a weird player who is neither good nor bad.

ESPN's Mike Breen once said this about him.

"Jared Jeffries, what position does he play? Center? He doesn't have the strength, nor the skills of a center.
Power forward? He can't play it either. He can't handle it.

What about the small forward? He has too few offensive options. "

Jared Jeffries, who is 2 meters tall, has the height and speed of a center comparable to that of a small forward.

But the weight is only 104KG.

On the defensive end, he is not heavy enough to play inside, so he can only defend small forwards and assist in defending outside players.

In addition, the Wizards' power forward, Antawn Jamison, is also an average defensive power forward.

Although Larry Hughes can defend the third position, he weighs only 84 kg, and he has to defend Pierce who weighs 107 kg...

Unless Larry Hughes is crazy, he probably won't take the initiative to defend Pierce.

"Gilbert Arenas' offensive firepower is very strong, but I believe Lin and Paul are no worse than him."

"If we can't defend the Wizards, then we'll attack them like the Suns in the West!"

At this time, with Nash joining the Suns, a fast-paced whirlwind has successfully swept the league.

Gorgeous offense, various passes and cuts, explosive dunks...

The Suns instantly gained countless fans in this era that advocates iron-blooded defense.

It's impossible for Rivers not to know the Suns.

Therefore, facing the Wizards who are indeed difficult to defend at this time, Rivers is also ready for a big offensive battle.

When Lin Yu heard this, he understood what Rivers meant.

Although Rivers has always been criticized by fans, he is always reversed in the playoffs.

But it is undeniable that Rivers' team's basic foundation is still good.

Whether it was the Celtics' Big Three or the Clippers' alley-oop city era, the teams led by Rivers had no problems in the regular season.

As for the excellent lineup...

The Nuggets had a 57-win roster, but after losing George Karl and Andre Iguodala, they couldn't even make the playoffs the following year.

Sometimes we have to admit that there is indeed a big gap in the coaching level of coaches.

After determining the tactics, the Celtics players began to warm up on the court.

The Wizards are not like the Pistons, Pacers, and Celtics, who have some grudges or competition with their players.

Before the game started, there was naturally no provocation, and both sides treated it as a normal regular season game.

The Wizards' starting lineup: center Brandon Haywood, power forward Antawn Jamison, small forward Jared Jeffries, shooting guard Larry Hughes, point guard Gilbert, Arenas.

The Celtics' starting lineup: center Mehmet Okur, power forward Lin Yu, small forward Pierce, shooting guard Hardaway, and point guard Coach Lue.

With Brandon Haywood's successful jump ball, the game officially began.

As an offensive point guard, organization is obviously not Arenas' first choice.

Facing Coach Lu's defense, they immediately went into offensive mode.

After a fake move to shake off Coach Lu, Arenas broke through successfully.

Noticing Lin Yu coming to assist in defense, he made an emergency stop and shot directly from mid-range.

Swish!
The basketball went into the net, and warm cheers instantly broke out in the MIC Center Arena!
When Arenas saw Lin Yu coming to assist in defense, he also started talking trash.

"Rookie, I know you are strong and have defeated Rashid, Jermaine and others, but I am different from them!" "Just because you can beat them doesn't mean you can beat me!"

Lin Yu felt a bit of a headache looking at Arenas in front of him.

Although mid-range stops are often said by many data analysts in the future to be low offensive efficiency.

If the low post inside is a killer offensive weapon.

So for outside players, the mid-range stop is equivalent to the low-post back-to-the-basket for inside players.

Arenas, who has excellent pull-up jump shots, is not afraid of Lin Yu's help defense at all.

But Lin Yu would not give up just like that.

"Gilbert, the game has just begun. By the way, I also know your moves, and I use them better than you."

Hearing Lin Yu's trash talk, Arenas laughed, and his laugh was full of contempt.

"Rookie, I know your nickname is 'Ten Centimeters Taller Jordan', but here, I am the only king!"

"Then let's give it a try, Gilbert."

When Lin Yu was exchanging trash talk with Arenas, Coach Lu had already dribbled the ball across half court.

The Celtics’ games naturally require Coach Zhang’s commentary.

"Dayu received the ball in a high position and used a big change of direction to shake off Antoine Jamison."

"Dayu made a quick stop jump shot from mid-range! Hit!"

"Dayu's offensive ability is truly unstoppable! With his height as an inside player and his guard-like skills, Antoine Jamison simply can't defend against Dayu!"

Coach Zhang praised Lin Yu out of habit.

on the field.

Looking at Lin Yu who had landed on the ground, Arenas's originally contemptuous smile disappeared at this moment.

There was also a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

A videotape is always a videotape. Only when you are there in person can you understand how terrifying it was for Lin Yu to take the ball just now!
Antawn Jamison, who played like an All-Star, was completely unable to fight back in front of Lin Yu!

"Lin Yu, I admit that you are quite strong, but you shouldn't use the mid-range emergency stop to finish! Because you are provoking me!"

He just finished with a mid-range quick stop, and Lin Yu followed with a mid-range quick stop to finish.

In Arenas' view, this is a naked provocation!

"Gilbert, if you take this as a provocation, then just take it!"

Lin Yu knew very well that Arenas was very strong.

Once you really touch the switch that sends the gods to earth.

He is also a tough guy in the NBA.

but……

Who isn't a ruthless character?!

"Okay! Then let me see how strong the man who can defeat the Dream Team is!"

In Arenas' eyes, besides solemnity, there was also a burning desire to fight.

When the Wizards players heard Arenas' words, they all gave the Celtics players a look that told them to wish them the best.

They know very well how terrifying Arenas is once he gets serious!
"Wizards' star player Arenas once again holds the ball and plays one-on-one against Tyronn Lue."

"Tyronn Lue couldn't interfere with Arenas at all. Arenas was in hot form and made a three-pointer."

"Dayu received the ball and faced Antoine and Jamison's defense. He used his speed advantage to get past them and made a layup in the low post!"

"It's Arenas again! Arenas is firing on all cylinders, breaking through and making a quick stop to hit the mid-range shot again!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)