The 76ers attacked, and Guo Xu took two more steps to defend. Iverson felt that this was his contempt for himself, and he had no idea of ​​passing the ball at all. He made a quick stop and jump shot within the three-point line, and scored another one.4 to 4.

Guo Xu didn't take it seriously. He was no longer afraid that others would say he was a defensive black hole. Before the game started, he was ready to attack and compete with each other, but the two teams had different methods.

When the Suns attacked, Guo Xu played pick-and-roll with Xiao Si again. This time Iverson bypassed from the inside and chased. Guo Xu dribbled the ball and was caught up. Xiao Si did not receive the ball after cutting the ball, and stood back to the high position to attract the defense.

D'Antoni arranged a few simple running routines, even Nene, who was poor in English, could understand. When Guo Xu dribbled the ball to the bottom line, the cover-up inside line followed the empty cut. If Guo Xu did not break through and was caught by the defender, the inside line would return to the high position to stand, which could not only attract the defense to withdraw the inside line, but also receive the pass and take the ball at a high position. If there was no chance, he could still support the transfer.

Guo Xu dribbled the ball under his crotch and took a small step back with the trend, attracting Iverson to move the center of gravity forward and backward. He dribbled the ball behind him with his left hand and pulled the ball up and took the left foot backward. He made a 70-degree three-pointer on the left. Iverson interfered with the ball with all his strength and missed it. Marion rushed to grab the next frontcourt rebound and immediately stepped forward against Van Horn to shoot a close-range basketball. 6-4.

At the 1997 draft, Van Horn and Tim Duncan were very good, and he was known as the successor of Bird, Bird.

In the rookie season, Van Horn averaged 19.7 points per game, was selected into the first team of the All-Rookie Team, and helped the Nets to enter the playoffs.

In the second season, he averaged 21.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 blocks per game to the Nets, becoming a rising star at the time. This white man who can play in three positions fully demonstrates his shooting skills and is known as the savior of the Nets.

Unfortunately, after a brief success, Van Horn suffered injuries and his performance began to gradually decline. Last season, he reached the finals with the Nets, and his defensive state against Rick Fox was nowhere to be seen, with less than 40% shooting percentage and his average score of just over double digits. After this game, Van Horn won the title of soft-legged crab in the playoffs and was sold by the Nets.

Van Horn's style of play is very soft, he has insufficient explosive power and has poor rebounding ability. For offensive players, dealing with this level of inside defense is completely "a good match for both back and frames".

With the 76ers attacking, Guo Xu still kept a distance and fought with Iverson alone. This time Iverson chose to take a longer distance and scored three-pointers in the middle.

After not practicing three-pointers for many years, Iverson's long-range shooting ability is almost deteriorating. This year, the number of outside shots hit a career low, averaging only 2.8 times and a 29% shooting percentage.

Although Guo Xu was shot from outside in the 2001 Finals, 76ers coach Larry Brown still firmly believes that shooting three-pointers is the wrong way to play. In the team, he forbids many players from shooting three-pointers. He told these disciples who have evolved from offense and defense to pure blue-collar workers: "Don't think about shooting, I don't allow you to shoot, especially three-pointers."

In Guo Xu's previous life, Ariza, who played under Brown of the Knicks, suffered from shooting phobia. After winning the championship with the Lakers, Ariza recalled that Brown made him very afraid to shoot and did not dare to think about this action on the court because he was scolded as soon as he shot.

This year, the 76ers' outside shots were the last in the league, with only 8.2 shots.

Guo Xu dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. Iverson retreated a little further back this time, paying attention to the movements on the side with his light, and preparing to bypass Xiao Si at any time to chase after him. Guo Xu suddenly made a three-pointer one meter outside the three-point line in the middle. Iverson reacted slowly and could only reach out and interfere slightly, and the ball entered!

9 to 4, Guo Xu’s 5th score.

This is not a fool. He has to practice 30 three-pointers a day from one meter outside the three-point line, and he has been persisting for a long time.

He will not use this distance as a conventional weapon, but when the opponent's defense is relaxed, he will occasionally shoot one and almost be disturbed, and the shooting percentage is no worse than the close three-pointer.

He is inspiration to see Stephen Curry plays in the future. At present, he should be the only one who can practice in the NBA. Curry is cheating and can shoot three-pointers just after passing the midfield. Guo Xu still cannot reach that range.

The 76ers attacked, Iverson dribbled the ball into the three-point line, and his teammates came up to pick-and-roll, Guo Xu still bypassed the screen from the inside to chase and defend. Iverson stopped and jumped in the three-point line, and easily made a jump shot. 9 to 6.

Xiao Si did not change defense, and once again exposed the shortcomings of the defensive end. He actually had the body to become a super defensive player, but his defensive awareness was very bad and he could only defend alone. In this era, except for O'Neal, few players mainly played in the low post and played behind the ball. The inside line who did not defend against pick-and-roll was at a disadvantage.

Many people at home also applauded Iverson, and the starter star scored very well.

When the Suns attacked, Guo Xu dribbled the ball into the three-point line. Xiao Si provided him with cover in the horn position. After getting rid of Iverson, he pulled the ball up and took a step, and made a low-handed layup on the right side. Todd took off with all his strength and slowed down a little, but he didn't cover it. He watched the ball hit the backside position and rebounded and fell into the basket.

11 to 6, Guo Xu scored 7th in his personal score. Now he only needs to glance at the distance from his opponent to know what method to use to avoid the cover, and his experience is getting richer and richer.

Guo Xu has only more than two seasons of experience in team cooperation, but he is an old man with more than 5 years of experience in personal ball-holding and offense.

The 76ers attacked, Snow passed the ball to Van Horn, hoping to get the No. 2 scorer in the team to play one, Marion defended closely, and Van Horn had difficulty turning around, and there was no good chance, so he could only find his teammates. McGee singled Joe Johnson, and his height and weight were at a disadvantage, and he could not get rid of it by his skills. He passed Iverson again.

When the Suns play small ball tactics, individual defense is not very bad.

Van Horn plays similarly and is not afraid of big insiders. He can create mobile phone opportunities by relying on technology. What he is afraid of is a forward who is about 200cm-205cm tall. Because he can't get rid of it, he can only shoot against people, and his shooting rate will be reduced.

Iverson forced a breakthrough and failed to get rid of Guo Xu. After pick-and-roll, he passed it to Todd. The latter singled Sir, turned around and hooked and shot and ate a big hot pot.

Todd had poor jumping power and could beat the average inside line by relying on his height advantage. Xiao Si was a man who wanted to have a flat frame in the rebound. He slapped the ball out of the penalty area with a slap. Joe Johnson picked up the basketball, and the Suns made a fast break.

Joe Johnson passed the ball, Guo Xu rushed to the front to get the ball, and forced himself to the inside line with Iverson. Both of them were very fast. Iverson was so squeezed that he couldn't jump up, and Guo Xu picked up the basket with his right hand.

13 to 6, Guo Xu’s 9th score.

Guo Xu's weight is only 79 kilograms and does not leave the category of a normal person, but his ability to confront each other is outstanding among defenders below 190cm. Iverson's ability to confront each other is the weakest among guards. The two of them are in close combat, and the right and wrong is judged immediately.

Iverson publicly stated in an interview that he never exercises strength and believes that strong muscles will slow down his speed. Xia Tian even said that he still wants to lose weight.

At that time, Phil Gasner, a reporter from the Philadelphia Daily, asked Iverson: "If you lose more weight, will your leg muscles be strengthened and your hit rate will also be improved?"

Iverson asked back: "Have you ever played basketball?"

Gasner replied, "Yes." The Philadelphia Daily also published a photo of Gasner's court the next day.
Chapter completed!