NBA: This Center Is So Stable - Chapter 54
The game was a big success, and the game was a big success.
Chapter 54 Flop! The possibility of 10 rebounds in a single quarter? !
“Beep!”
A quick whistle sounded.
The referee rushed to Jermaine O’Neal and quickly gave him a T.
Flop! Technical foul!
One free throw!
Jermaine O’Neal, who was lying on the ground, stood up in an instant.
He kept shouting offensive fouls, offensive fouls!
On the sidelines.
Rick Carlisle quickly led people to separate O’Neal from the referee on the court.
He pressed the referee’s hand with a smile on his face, fearing that Jermaine O’Neal would receive a second technical foul and be ejected.
The game continues.
O’Neal was replaced by Carlisle and sat in the player’s bench to calm down.
Al Harrington was replaced.
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“This time the Pacers changed players, it seems that Jeff Foster will play the five position, and Al Harrington will play the four position.”
“Compared to Jermaine O’Neal’s excellent offensive ability, Jeff Foster can be said to have completely lost his independent offensive ability, and his mid-range shots are also a lottery, but relatively speaking, this white center has extremely abnormal rebounding ability, and his positioning and rebounding points are both top-tier players in the league.”
Kenny Smith’s serious analysis attracted Barkley’s support.
“Come on, Kenny, your version of the information is a bit outdated. I heard that Jeff worked hard on a lot of offensive aspects during the offseason!”
“And it is said that in the recent team training games, his protection of rebounds has also made considerable progress.”
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On the court.
The Pacers continued to attack.
Jamal Tinsley pushed forward from the backcourt, and after the ball reached the frontcourt, he passed it to Reggie Miller who came out with the help of the screen.
For this Pacers legend, a sharpshooter with a career three-point shooting rate of 40%+.
Alan Houston did not dare to slack off.
But the Pacers’ inside screen quality was very high, and he still lost his opponent.
Reggie Miller just came out from the wing, and immediately adjusted his shot after receiving the ball.
Bang!
The ball didn’t go in due to bad luck.
But under the basket, the Pacers’ twin towers had already stuck their opponents behind them.
“It is worthy of being one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league. Even if Jermaine O’Neal is off the court, the rebounding awareness is quite in place.”
Kenny was a little surprised by Barkley’s evaluation.
He played as a point guard during his playing career, so he was not as familiar with rebounding as Barkley.
But to be praised by this rebounding professional in the last century, the Pacers’ rebounding awareness must be well protected.
Al Harrington, who had just come on the court, played very hard and cherished this opportunity to play.
Knicks power forward Kurt Thomas was stuck behind his opponent and could not move.
On the other side.
Jeff Foster also stuck the Asian rookie against him.
The team positioning over the years made him know that only by trying his best on the court and not despising any opponent.
can he have a place in this talented league.
But the resistance behind Foster suddenly disappeared.
Instead, a tall and thin figure appeared in front of him inexplicably.
There was no powerful confrontation, Wang Song appeared in front of him like a ghost.
This made Foster very confused.
This Knicks rookie seemed to have an even more exaggerated rebounding sense than himself.
Now on the court, only Ellington, who is 206 cm, and Wang Song were left to compete for the rebound.
Wang Song jumped lightly, and Ellington was far behind.
Taller than you and faster than you!
How to grab this?
Wang Song grabbed the rebound without any suspense!
“FUCK! How is this possible?”
“Charles, did you see it clearly? From which angle did he bypass Foster to grab the rebound position!”
Kenny Smith’s face was full of disbelief.
“Well, this Asian boy is very good at rebounding! In the NCAA, I thought he was just the kind of guy who would rely on his height advantage to get rebounds, but I didn’t expect… He is so good at predicting the ball’s landing point and grabbing positions.”
“Is there really a mysterious power from the East?”
This rebound reminded Barkley of the Great Wall of China.
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After taking the rebound, Wang Song passed it to Nash immediately.
The Son of Wind started at full speed, and the vision of the advancement process seemed to be all over the court.
He passed the ball to Alan Houston in the corner without looking back.
As a backcourt player, Houston may not be perfect.
But when it comes to shooting ability, no one will question him.
Swish~
A three-pointer shot, a hit!
3:9!
All the Pacers players looked embarrassed.
Especially the coaching bench on the sidelines, Rick Carlisle’s face was livid.
The Pacers’ most proud defense was severely penetrated at the beginning of the game, especially the Knicks’ reaction speed when organizing the offense.
It was too fast!
The inside and outside line partner combination on the opposite side seemed to have been partners for many years, and the degree of tacit understanding was very high.
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After the Knicks played a small climax of 11:2, Jermaine O’Neal was replaced.
Originally, Carlisle planned to let him rest for a quarter to adjust his mentality.
But now the problem in the penalty area is too big. Now the Pacers’ twin towers on the field will not say that they will blow up the opposite rookie on the offensive end.
Even the defensive rebounds are not well protected!
Just after half of the first quarter, Wang Song has grabbed 3 offensive rebounds from them.
If O’Neal doesn’t play again.
Carlisle has no doubt that at the end of the first quarter, Wang Song will get 10 rebounds in a single quarter on the data panel!
“Too crazy! This Asian boy’s rebounding ability!”
Even “Flying Pig” Charles Barkley couldn’t help but praise him.
If he knew Wang Song only from the college league before.
Then he still knows a little about Jeff Foster.
If the standard is 10 points, Jeff Foster as an inside player may not have other values above 6, but rebounding is definitely above 9.
It can be said that rebounding ability is the foundation of Foster’s survival in the NBA.
But such a good rebounder was snatched by Wang Song.
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On the court.
After O’Neal was replaced, he played very harmoniously and restrained his movements.
After carrying a technical foul, his playing style was restricted to a certain extent.
The Knicks fans in the stands also laughed when they saw this scene.
“Is that guy from the Pacers kidding? Such a timid player is actually called the No. 1 center in India.”
“My grandma is not as careful as this guy when crossing the road!”
“It really brings shame to the surname O’Neal. Shaquille should expel him from the Sharks!”
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Jermaine O’Neal, who had already been given a technical foul for the humiliating action of faking a fall, could not stand the provocation from the home team fans.
He immediately decided to save face on the court and let the ball do the talking.
“Jermaine, stay calm! Stay calm!”
Rick Carlisle saw through the teasing in the stands.
Seeing Jermaine O’Neal’s eyes filled with anger, he was a little worried.
(End of this chapter)
