Chapter 272(1/2)
Unite
The Magic's lineup is now: center Dwight Howard, power forward Ryan Anderson, small forward Michael Pitrus, shooting guard JJ Redick, organization guard Wu Feng. The latest chapter of the Temple
Except for Wu Feng and Dwight Howard, the other three are substitutes.
With 9 minutes and 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the 76ers had a fourteen-point advantage, and the Magic were really in crisis.
"Swish", Louis Williams' mistake made Wu Feng steal in the midfield and assisted Michael Pitrus to make a three-pointer from the right wing.
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With 8 minutes and 18 seconds left in the game, Wu Feng received a wonderful pass from Dwight Howard at the bottom line, jumped and took action, and the ball drew a wonderful arc, and the ball was handed into the net, and the Magic were only 10 points behind the 76ers.
Louis Williams' long shot missed, Dwight Howard jumped up and took the rebound hard. At this time, Wu Feng had already passed the midfield. One of his long passes was handed to him, and Wu Feng's layup scored two points.
Although the three substitutes have nothing to praise in offense, strictly speaking, their defense also has many loopholes, and only Michael Pitrus' defense is worthy of people's praise.
Fortunately, they have fighting spirit. After all, every playing time is very precious to them. The self-defeating defense has caused great trouble to the players of the 76ers. However, they also have many problems in defense and are constantly fouling. This is also a common problem for these substitutes. Inexplicably, fouls are continuous.
With seven minutes and eleven seconds left in the game, Wu Feng made a three-pointer from the top of the arc, causing Evan Turner to foul, successfully scoring a four-pointer, and the Magic were still 8 points behind.
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Ryan Anderson's mid-range shot missed, Dwight Howard grabbed the rebound immediately and made a makeover, narrowing the gap to 6 points.
Within more than two minutes, the Magic scored a 11:4 small **, narrowing the gap to 6 points. This undoubtedly gave the 76ers a blow, and Doug Collins also realized the problem. With the leading score, the 76ers' players on the court obviously underestimated the opponent.
Saidis Yang pulled out the outside line to block the gap, Andre Iguodala seized the gap, made a three-pointer, and the atmosphere in the Vococovia Arena reached its peak instantly.
Within the past three minutes, the Magic team succeeded one after another, which made the fans of the 76ers feel the arrival of danger sensitively. At the critical moment, Andre Iguodala's long shot stabilized the morale of the army and interpreted the value of the core players at the critical moment.
Looking at Wu Feng who was trying to break through himself, Andre Iguodala said confidently: "Wu, your performance is really admirable, but this time, I will not let you take the victory away from me."
Ignoring Andre Iguodala's provocation, Wu Feng's full thoughts are now put in the game.
When everyone gave up the game, Wu Feng firmly believed that any miracle was possible in less than the last second of the game.
However, as a professional player, you must not wait for a miracle to happen. You can only do your best. Miracles only appear for prepared people.
With six minutes and eleven seconds left in the game, Wu Feng made a three-pointer on the right wing forty-five degrees. Evan Turner, who had always been following him, naturally would not let him succeed easily. At the moment Wu Feng took the ball, he shot Wu Feng's right wrist.
Such an obvious foul, the referee will naturally not let go. Wu Feng's free throw is naturally without suspense, and he easily hits three free throws.
Taking advantage of the timeout, the imperial court station cut the picture back to the studio. Director Zhang looked at the data in his hand and said excitedly: "When everyone thought that the Magic team's situation was hopeless, Wu Feng, the Magic team's organizational guard, hit four consecutive goals in three minutes, helping the Magic team score a 16:6***. Now the difference between the two teams has been pulled back to 4 points, and there are still six minutes and eleven seconds left in the game. The Magic still has great hope of winning. (") Of course, in this attack wave, Wu Feng made great contributions."
After the timeout, the 76ers sent a starting lineup again. In Doug Collins's philosophy, offense is the strongest defense. The reason why the Magic just scored a shot was mainly because the team did not put enough pressure on the offense, which gave them a chance to breathe.
Zhu Holiday performed poorly, Doug Collins naturally would not let him stay on the court. Zhu Holiday came out, and the 76ers' point guard's best choice is Louis Williams.
Louis Williams slowly led the ball through the half. Although Doug Collins emphasized the offense, he believed that stability is the most important thing for the Sixers at the moment.
With the advantage of four points, the 76ers still have a lot of initiative, and this is the home court of the 76ers.
Although blindly fast attacks can bring huge pressure to the Magic, in addition to fast attacks, the chance of mistakes also increases. Two of Wu Feng's three-pointers just now were given the 76ers' mistakes. He naturally would not doubt the 76ers' offensive concept.
However, in the extremely competitive playoffs, offense is not enough. The 76ers, which lack defense, are difficult to make a difference in the playoffs.
Sadison Yang once again blocked the gap. The 76ers' tactic is the most convenient to use.
After Louis Williams easily broke through, he immediately transferred the ball to Sadies Young, who turned around and made a jump shot.
With the Magic's momentum, Sadies-Yang's mid-range shot was absolutely timely, stabilizing the loose morale of the 76ers, and the scores of the two teams were pulled apart again.
With five minutes and thirty seconds left in the game, Spencer Hawyce made a pass mistake, Louis Williams made a long pass, assisting Evan Turner to make a layup.
Stan Van Gundy decisively called a timeout. Although several substitutes performed well on the court and worked very hard on the defense, their mentality was too extreme. In terms of the details of passing, they were prone to some unnecessary mistakes. JJ Redick's pass mistake just now was crucial to the impact of the situation.
But after the timeout, looking at the players on the bench, Stan Van Gundy was shaking. With their previous performance, he was worried about letting them play.
Stan Van Gundy called the timeout, and several players of the Magic knew it well, but seeing his flickering eyes, he naturally understood the hesitation in his heart. Vince Carter volunteered: "Boss, let me play."
Seeing Stan Van Gundy's puzzled eyes, Vince Carter took a deep breath and said seriously: "Boss, I know that my performance just now was really bad, but I understand the current situation of the team. What the team needs most now is stability. I think I can help Wu the most. I can help him share the heavy responsibility of the organization and send him a pass in a timely manner."
Several other main players also took the initiative to ask for a second chance to play. Looking at the expected look in their eyes, Stan Van Gundy was immediately hesitant.
With Wu Feng's outstanding performance, the morale of these players of the Magic team was also stimulated. The game has reached this point. Stan Van Gundy felt that no matter what the winner was, there was no regret. It could successfully stimulate the morale of those players, and the following game would be easier to play.
After the game started again, many people were puzzled by the players of the Magic. The Magic's substitute players performed very well just now. Although there is still something to be improved in terms of details, they are undoubtedly more trustworthy than the poor performances of several starters.
Doug Collins understood a little bit. With Wu Feng's outstanding performance just now, the Magic had already overwhelmed the 76ers in morale.
However, Spencer Hawyce's pass mistake has had little impact on the situation.
At this critical moment, the Magic Team must first ensure that they do not make mistakes. At present, except Wu Feng, the only one who is most capable of doing this is Vince Carter.
5 minutes and 12 seconds, Wu Feng and Gerald Wallace's outside blocking difference made the ball smoothly into the hands of Vince Carter on the right wing. "
At this time, there was no one in front of him, and everyone's eyes were instantly focused on him. This was undoubtedly a key goal. In front of the powerful 76ers, Wu Feng's personal efforts were too weak after all, and the reason why he performed so well just now.
The 76ers' defense is not in place, which is also a main reason, but now no matter where Wu Feng runs, Evan Turner is following behind his butt.
Louis Williams, not far away, most of his attention is also on this side. Only once the ball has the intention to pass it to this side, he will decisively abandon the defending players and step forward to attack Wu Feng.
Only when the Magic team works together can miracles be created.
Such an open shot is naturally the best opportunity. In the previous game, Vince Carter only hit three goals in eleven shots, and even had several excellent shooting opportunities, which were missed one by one by one by one by one.
"Swish", Vince Carter's empty space was hollowed into the net!
Wu Feng clenched his fists tightly and said to himself: "76ers, wait, the real game has only begun now."
Louis Williams quickly dribbled the ball through the half, and a beautiful back pass was handed to Evan Turner. The latter quickly took a step forward, gently tilted his hands, and made a mid-range shot.
The offense and defense were transferred, Vince Carter quickly led the ball through the half. Evan Turner's several attempts to steal were cleverly avoided. At the critical moment, his stable performance was quite reassuring.
At this time, Wu Feng completely relaxed the responsibility of the organization, and even the defense of the outside line no longer revolved around him. In the words of Stan Van Gundy, the only thing Wu Feng had to do now is to run and fire freely after getting the ball.
After receiving the ball at the baseline, Evan Turner appeared next to him immediately, but Wu Feng seemed to ignore the defensive player in front of him, climbed up high, and gently lifted the ball with both hands.
Unexpectedly, Wu Feng was so bold that Evan Turner quickly blocked the block. At such a close distance, he didn't believe that Wu Feng could still take action.
"Swish", a cold wind blew across Evan Turner's cheek. Unexpectedly, Wu Feng's move was so fast that he had no time to react.
Sadison Young made a jump shot.
Wu Feng easily broke through Louis Williams and quickly transferred the ball to Gerald Wallace, who took the ball easily, but unfortunately, so far, he seemed to have not regained his touch, and the ball missed.
Dwight Howard pressed Sadies Yang tightly behind him, easily took off the rebound, and handed a long pass to Wu Feng.
"Swish", enter again!
The whole audience was in an uproar!
This was Wu Feng's second three-pointer in this quarter, and the Magic's substitute jumped up from his seat and cheered.
With Wu Feng's three-pointer, the Magic finally scored 86:88, and now they are only 2 points behind the 76ers.
Although Stan Van Gundy was also very happy, when he saw Wu Feng frowning, he suddenly began to worry about Wu Feng's body.
However, it is a bit out of place to replace Wu Feng at this time. After all, the momentum of the Magic Team is now rising, and the main person who enhances the momentum of the Magic Team is Wu Feng. If Wu Feng goes down now, then all his previous efforts will be in vain.
Doug Collins did not call for a timeout. Although the Magic have already closed the gap to 2 points, the initiative is still on his side. If he calls for a timeout at this time, it will have more or less impact on his morale.
Doug Collins is a seasoned coach and his decision was proven to be very correct next.
Or Andre Iguodala!
Louis Williams broke through to the Magic's penalty area, and then a beautiful pass, which flew into Andre Iguodala at the bottom corner of the right wing.
Andre Iguodala made a three-pointer without hesitation. His touch was so hot, and this three-pointer shot was hollow again!
"Andre...Iguodala..." DJ at the scene shouted Andre Iguodala's name loudly.
Immediately afterwards, most of the 76ers fans in the game also shouted the name of Andre Iguodala.
There are 4 minutes and 12 seconds left before the end of the game, and the Magic are still 5 points behind the opponent. Although the score difference is not very big, this is the home court of the 76ers, and they have a great advantage.
The Magic's offense, Wu Feng broke through with the ball, and Dwight Howard, who made a wonderful pass at the bottom line.
Dwight Howard may have consumed too much energy before, so the ball was obviously shorter. The rebound was taken off by Sadies Young and handed it to Louis Williams.
It was Louis Williams' assist again, and the benefit of this time, Sadies Young.
After Sedis Young brought up and made a pick-and-roll for Louis Williams, he ran back to the basket and received Louis Williams' high-altitude pass, completing a beautiful aerial operation.
"Clang", the basket made a miserable moan, while the home fans burst out with the strongest shouts.
86:93, the Magic are 7 points behind.
But Stan Van Gundy still didn't call for a timeout, and it was not the time to call for a timeout.
Wu Feng controlled the ball steadily and passed the ball to Vince Carter after halftime.
Vince Carter broke through from the left, got rid of Evan Turner's close-fitting defense, and made a quick stop and jump shot.
With a "clang", it still failed.
But then another "clang" sound resounded over the Vocovia Arena.
I saw a strong figure, after the rebound, rushed into the 76ers' penalty area like a tiger breaking through the cage, and then jumped high and dunked the bounced rebound into the basket.
The audience suddenly felt that it was Wu Feng who completed this re-dumping.
"Wu, come on!"
To be continued...