Chapter 287: Hugging the Thighs (1st Update)
The 76ers aren't strong, but they're not weak either.
Iguodala, the core of the 76ers, has been a bit disappointing this season, and many people expected Iguodala to continue to improve and eventually become the boss of the 76ers and become the new AI, but Iguodala lacked the same position and failed to lead the team to the next level.
After leading the team to the playoffs last season, there is a good chance that the 76ers will not even make the playoffs this season.
These last dozen or so regular season games are very important for the 76ers.
The 76ers start, Iguodala, Elton Brand, Delham Porter, Jrue Holiday, Capono. Such a lineup is definitely not bad.
Offensive and defensive balance aside, each player has their own characteristics.
But a squad that is too balanced means mediocrity.
From the beginning of the first quarter, the 76ers fell behind by a small score and never recovered.
Inside, Elton Brand is a short and stout center with excellent shooting and good offensive skills, but this height determines Elton Brand to become a superstar.
In addition, Elton Brand's physical fitness has been greatly reduced after his injury, and he is no longer as strong as he used to be.
The game as a whole was a bit boring.
Iguodala, as the core of the 76ers, did not do a substandard job, did not motivate his teammates, and did not stand up to carry the team forward.
With this kind of somewhat peaceful personality, it is difficult to be a team leader.
Whenever the 76ers were chasing the score tightly and wanted to reverse, Qin Yang's three-point shot swished, and Howard was as powerful as ever on the inside.
Both inside and outside are disadvantages, and the difference opens up after three quarters.
In this game, Qin Yang's hand felt back to normal, even if Iguodala was targeted by Qin Yang all over the court, Qin Yang found a chance on the offensive end, 7 of 16, 4 of 5 free throws, and got 21 points, 12 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 turnovers.
The media said that Qin Yang was locked, but this game was not done.
Chicago media even reported:
"Iguodala is not in good shape, and Bruce Qin has 20+10 data. Derrick Rose stayed up for the playoffs, finishing with 18 points, six assists and five rebounds. ”
Where's this going?
In an interview after the game, Qin Yang praised the 76ers not:
"The 76ers are a very young team, they have a lot of potential, Jrue Holiday, Durham Porter, Iguodala, their future is going to get better and better, Iguodala is a very good player at the small forward position, maybe not as good as James, Carmelo Anthony, but he is definitely the most advantageous piece of the championship puzzle."
Qin Yang wouldn't say that Iguodala was a superstar, and Qin Yang didn't believe it.
This kind of player who does not possess the ball, can pass the ball, can attack, and defends very well is definitely a player who is suitable for partners to be teammates, with Qin Yang's character, he would rather partner with Iguodala than go to LeBron.
Howard continued to have 25 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks, and played an excellent role.
After this game, the Magic traveled to Atlanta.
It's the end of the season.
The Hawks are fighting hard for a better record and playoff advantage, but the first thing Howard did when the team arrived in Atlanta was to take the players to strip clubs.
MMP!
"Dwight, we have a game tomorrow, let's go back early!" Looking at Howard, who was still very high, Qin Yang couldn't help but persuade.
But Howard didn't care, and was happy to hold the two girls.
Well, big breasts and big butts, there are no other advantages.
Qin Yang didn't know how Howard liked this kind of black girl.
No, it's why are you still in this kind of place at this time.
In desperation, Qin Yang left the club by himself and went back to the hotel to sleep.
The next day, when the game started, the entire Magic team was in a slump, and Howard was even worse and his performance was a mess.
"Atalanta's biggest strength is its home turf, and no one can resist Atalanta's charm."
The Eagles' home commentary was meaningful, causing laughter.
"Of course, Dwight and his party had a great time last night, and I think the Eagles players should be thankful for Magic City today, and if it weren't for it, the Magic would be in high spirits today."
At halftime, the Magic trailed by 12 points.
Redick was 0-of-5 in the half, Rashad Lewis was 2-of-6, and Petrus was 1-of-4 from the field, all of which were so dismal that the Magic players felt like they were all soft-footed shrimp today.
At halftime, Coach Van Gundy rarely lost his temper and simply laid out his tactics.
The teammates didn't play well, and Qin Yang's performance was average.
The Eagles' defense is really ferocious, and the three people around Qin Yang are ready to offer to assist in defense at any time, putting a lot of pressure on Qin Yang, Qin Yang was 4 of 12 in the half, and got 11 points and 3 assists.
After getting familiar with the rhythm, Qin Yang finally played a little better in the second half.
Facing the bag of Marvin Williams and others, Qin Yang quickly made a move.
It looks like a blind ** shot, but the hit rate is not low.
In the second half, Qin Yang was 7 of 15 and got 22 points and 4 assists, which once brought the difference between the two sides closer to 6 points, but the overall state of the Magic team was too poor, and the Eagles played well as a team, with 6 people in double figures, successfully suppressing the Magic team.
The loss to the Hawks, the Magic's record is exactly the same as that of the Cavaliers.
Next, if the record is not good, the Magic team is likely to be suppressed by the Cavaliers in terms of record.
When Howard learned the news, he was depressed on the team.
Qin Yang didn't bother to say anything, only gave Howard a look of disdain.
On the 26th, the Magic team faced the Timberwolves at home.
The day before the game, Qin Yang invited guests to dinner, welcome to the Timberwolves in Orlando.
The players are very familiar with each other, and there is no grudge in the league except for a few people who have broken up and are unhappy with each other. All the Timberwolves accepted Qin Yang's invitation.
The only embarrassing thing is that the magic team is Qin Yang's treat.
Generally speaking, when the team invites guests, it is the boss of the football emperor who comes forward.
Last year in the Cavaliers, whether it was home or away, James had the most visits to the team, and other times unless there were special circumstances, the average player did not have the opportunity to pay for the guests.
This is the practice in the NBA.
NBA players generally enjoy luxury, a nightclub or the like, can cost tens of thousands of dollars, ordinary role players only have a few million a year, it is really unaffordable.
Howard's residence is brightly lit.
Qin Yang greeted the Timberwolves players.
"Al, where are you going to fish after the season?" Qin Yang laughed, and Al Jefferson sighed and said: "Bruce, the Magic team is a strong team, naturally don't worry about this, you see what I have been told by the media, I have no future in the Timberwolves." ”
Al Jefferson was sad.
At the beginning of the Celtics, he was the core of the future team, and the future was bright, but when he came to the Timberwolves, he became a backstabber.
It seems that the Timberwolves' poor record in recent years is all Aljefferson's fault.
The Timberwolves' defense is not good, it has always been, when Kevin Garnett was there, the Timberwolves rarely entered the playoffs, and Al Jefferson also failed to make the playoffs when he was there, but all the media and experts believe that Al Jefferson forced Kevin Garnett much worse.
"Next year, the team may have to lose Kevin as the core of the team."