Chapter 139: Strength and Skill
The Vacgiovia Center, the first game after the Philadelphia 76ers' big trade, is nearing the end.
On the bench, Chen Mu and his teammates had a good conversation.
On Chen Mu's side, Iguodala, Korver, Hunter, and Miller were also in a good mood, and their expressions were quite relaxed.
Talking to Chen Mu, Iguodala kept talking about the equipment practice method he had just "created", and Corver listened the sidelines to integrate into the topic, and wanted to join the "equipment room" team formed by Chen Mu and Iguodala.
"That's why I told you a long time ago that the effect of internal strength exercises comes late, don't give up."
Iguodala put her arm on Chen Mu's shoulders and said excitedly: "Look, the effect is coming!" Did you play hard today? You have to add some dimensions, the lower plate is not stable enough, in my opinion, it is best to add three sets of lower limb strength exercises every day, otherwise you will still suffer against muscles like Boozer. I'm telling you, I'm going to practice like this......"
When it comes to equipment practice, Iguodala's conversation box can't be closed at all, and Chen Mu's ears are calloused, needless to say, he knows that this guy will definitely increase the amount of training in the future.
Korver on the side listened with relish, and the white shooter's speed and bounce were all about, but if he could increase his strength, it would help him to keep his shooting hand in the confrontation and to carry a strong perimeter when defending.
"I had a proposal that we better have a breakfast club, like MJ and SP, and let the lads in the team come and practice together. In this way, in the future, we will not have so much trouble facing the old balls who like to play on their backs! β
Hunter, who has always been taciturn, didn't say much, just quietly listened to Iguodala's suggestion, hesitated and didn't say to join, just smiled silently and shook his head.
Miller Sr. didn't listen to what his juniors were saying at all, his eyes were still staring at the situation on the field, and he looked more meticulous than Coach Cheeks, as if he was recording something in his head.
With three minutes left in the fourth quarter, the score was 114-98, and the 76ers led by 16 points, and the game had entered garbage time.
After Chen Mu threw in that incredible step-back jumper, the momentum of the 76ers was maintained all the way to the second half. At the end of the break, as soon as the second half began, the Warriors really offered a different defensive strategy.
Every time Chen Mu holds the ball in the waist position, he will be delayed by the whole Warriors team, and every time he lands, he has to pass through countless defenses, which is very difficult. Even if the position is successful, it will be very difficult for Miller to send the ball, and the whole Warriors team is sparing no effort to interfere with the old point guard's shot, causing a lot of trouble for the 76ers' offense.
The No. 2 tactic was blocked, and Miller began to activate the No. 1 tactic frequently, but Davis, who had recovered his strength, had amazing brute strength, and Miller couldn't get much of a bargain under the basket.
Fortunately, the tactical adjustment freed Iguodala and Korver, and the two off-ball masters kept running and used the cover of Chen Mu and Hunt to cut in and out. Even if Chen Mu didn't hold the ball, the Warriors were afraid of his ability to respond, and there were always two people nearby on Chen Mu's side, ready to wrap up at any time.
This highly focused defensive strategy created a lot of trouble for Chen Mu's personal offense, but Iguodala and Korver began to break out, scoring points in a row, and the score difference became wider and wider.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Warriors reluctantly adjusted their strategy again and began to deploy against Iguodala and Korver, and the result was Chen Mu's outburst again.
After scoring points in three consecutive rounds, Chen Mu, who did not score a point in the third quarter, once again left Murphy with no scum left, and by the time Nelson Sr. rearranged the bag, the score difference had reached the point where it was difficult to catch up.
Finally, the final whistle sounded, and the 76ers were on fire in the first game after the blood exchange, with all six players on the team scoring double-doubles and winning 120-106 at home, giving the Warriors a bitter two-game losing streak.
"Chen! Old! Old! Old! β
At the end of the game, the fans chanted Chen Mu's name in unison, cheering for the future core who ushered in a big explosion.
On the big screen, Chen Mu's statistics were played, with 13 of 22 shots and 8 of 11 free throws to score a career-high 34 points, breaking through the 30-point mark in one fell swoop.
With 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 6 assists, Chen Mu's statistics are gorgeous, and they are comparable to Webb's peak when he was confused about his future off the court.
Chen Mu got up and waved to the fans, his face full of gratitude.
He is well aware that the love of Philadelphia fans for Iverson has caused some irrational fans to attack him. But now he is able to clean up the mess with his on-field performance, bring hope to the fans, and live up to the shouts of his supporters.
With three consecutive wins to start the season, fans who originally thought the team would hit rock bottom after the Iverson trade were also very excited.
Without Aaron, we still have Chen!
Without Webb, we still have Andre and Kyle!
Chen Mu, Iguodala, and Korver have become Philadelphia's new iron triangle, although their personal strength cannot be compared with the ancient gods, but anyone can see that if these three young players can stay in Philadelphia for a long time, sooner or later they will burst out with amazing energy and support the basketball backbone of Philadelphia for the next ten years.
In the VIP box, Billikin's face was very ugly, and the staff around him didn't dare to come forward to say anything.
"These guys ......"
Looking at Cheeks, who stayed on the pitch to celebrate with the players, Billy King almost gritted the roots of his teeth.
After Iverson's trade was completed, Bilikin knew that talking to young players such as Chen Mu and Iguodala would not help, and that it might even be counterproductive because the orders were too tough. So his first conversation partner was the team's coach Cheeks.
"I said it so clearly, control the time, control the situation, don't fight every game like the last, accumulate the 'advantage' of the record, and open the way for next year's draft."
Billy King was eager to go on the court and beat up Cheeks, and then hold a press conference to cut off this stubborn antique immediately, but as the president, he could only think about it.
"These guys, they just take my words as a deaf ear, damn Aaron is clearly out of here, why does this arena seem to have his damn soul left!"
Billy King looked up and saw that there was no No. 3 jersey fluttering in the air in the arena, and the new large poster of Iverson, which had to be changed every year, had long been torn off. The arena had been transformed in just a few days, and everything about Iverson had long since vanished.
"Why...... Why do you always feel like the ghost of damn Aaron is still ......! β
Gritting their teeth and looking into the field, the fans began to leave the stadium and the players and coaches also walked into the players' tunnel.
At the end of the line, a large, yellow-skinned man walked a few steps and then suddenly stopped, looking back at the VIP box.
Far away, Billikin couldn't tell what Chen Mu's expression was, but he knew very well that this guy must be smiling at himself, and his expression was very weak.
"This guy ...... It's stupid to be contaminated with something bad breath, but it's a 'fighter's breath' of shit! β
Angry and angry, Billy King turned away without looking back, and slammed the door of the box shut.
In the press gallery.
βBULLSHITοΌβ
Gersner's brows were furrowed and he was about to turn into a walnut, and there seemed to be an indescribable depression and entanglement in his heart, and he scolded fiercely.
"Three wins in a row, three in a damn winning streak!"
Gersner was also dissatisfied with the performance of his players and coaches, and had a lot of contact with Billikin privately, and Gersner strongly agreed with the president's strategy of "making way for the future".
"A bunch of stupid, neurotic, shit from Asia!"
Standing up, Justin slapped Justin's head on the head, and said angrily, "Let's go!" This kind of bullshit competition, just write the manuscript casually! β
"Yes, yes."
Justin hurriedly got up and followed, holding Gersner's bag and his own backpack, and trotted all the way out.
"In the third quarter, the Chinese kid's offense was frustrated, so he should be replaced, and let the Warriors chase after the points!"
Leaving the arena, Gersner was still indignant, and kept muttering: "The data is enough, and the heads-up is also cool, and it is appropriate to put some water to lose a ball, and it can also allow young players to exercise more, why not!" β
"It's a good thing, as soon as Allen was traded, the team continued to win on a winning streak, and the newcomers must have thought that the NBA was easy, and they didn't want to say anything in the future. TM blames that stupid Chinese kid, why are you doing so hard! β
Listening to Gersner's words, Justin finally couldn't help but speak: "That, teacher, I know that a proper mess will be good for next year's draft." But if the team can win and have any hope of qualifying for the playoffs, isn't it the best thing to keep fighting? Why do you want to be deliberately rotten at such a moment? β
"I've heard old fans say that the smell of a bad team is contagious. When a rookie enters a winning team, his morale will increase, his desire to win will increase, and a virtuous circle will be formed. On the contrary, if you enter a bad team and know that losing is not a big deal, you will not care about the record, and in the end the team will be rotten again and again, and you will not be able to turn over in the end. So I think ......"
"Do you know the ball or do I know the ball?!"
Justin angrily interrupted Justin's chatter and scolded angrily, and the scolded Justin shrank and didn't dare to say anything more.
"Chinese kid...... It's not going to go on like this, I've got to find a way to make the Philadelphia fans realize this and make this damn ......! β
Jackna muttered something and walked away.
A day later.
"Great great! Take a break, do some recovery exercises, and that's the end of today's workout! β
Seeing the sweaty appearance of the players, Cheeks was very satisfied, and kept applauding loudly and said: "The start of the season is very good, keep this momentum and continue to win!" Let's see, we can still play a good game without Allen! β
"Yes!"
The rookies in the team shouted in unison, especially Carney, who tasted the sweetness of Chen Mu's pass, knew the sweet taste of victory, and refused to let go of anything, and as soon as the training was over, he probed his head to ask Chen Mu and Iguodala if they could join their breakfast club.
"No problem!"
As soon as she heard that someone was willing to work out together, Iguodala didn't mention how excited she was, and laughed: "Anyone can come to the breakfast club, as long as you are a member of the 76ers, you can participate at any time!" Ha ha! β
After agreeing to meet the next morning, Carney ran away and began to practice his long shots.
On the second day of its establishment, the Breakfast Club welcomed new members.
"You, me, Kyle, Carney, so there are four of them!"
Iguodala counted it with his fingers, and said happily: "Things are much easier for four people, and after the practice, you can also practice two-on-two tactical drills, perfect!" β
Chen Mu looked at Iguodala with a smile, and just wanted to say something, but a voice sounded behind him.
"Chen."
Looking back, Andre Miller, an old point guard who looked like the motherland's singer Wen Wei, was looking at Chen Mu calmly.
"Yesterday's game was very good, the increase in strength was obvious, I just discussed it with Coach Cheeks, and we will play more of this kind of combination in the future."
"Thank you for the pass." Chen Mu responded with a smile: "I will work hard." β
"But that's not enough."
"What's not enough ......?"
Chen Mu didn't understand Mo Wen...... Miller asked, puzzled.
"Your back-to-back skills are far from enough."
Miller took a basketball, beckoned to Chen Mu and said, "Come, let me show you the essentials of back-to-back singles." (To be continued.) )