The end of All-Star Weekend means that most of the NBA regular season has passed, and the remaining 20 games have completely different meanings for different teams.

The super teams standing at the top of the league have more or less gained a certain record advantage at this time, and even super powerhouses like the Mavericks have already locked up the playoff spots at this time.

Although the rest of the strong teams are not as strong as the Mavericks have shown this season, the foundation is still there, the courage is still there, the strength is still there, and at this time, the advantage in the record is also quite obvious.

For these teams, the last 20 games have become a key period of run-in and recuperation. The record still needs to continue to improve, and the higher ranking must continue to be fought for, but in contrast, it is more important to give the team a certain rest at this time.

For example, the old powerhouse like the Spurs, the core of the team is getting older, and the 82-game regular season is so long that these old cars are a little weak. It would be better to adjust the physical strength of the players in the last 20 games, and at the same time not make too many compromises on the record, and by the way, it would be better to be able to hone in on the fringe lineup just in case.

So the top teams will be a little relaxed at this time. This relaxation refers to the relaxation of absolute results, and in terms of detailed adjustments and personnel rotation, the work of the coaching staff will only be more and more cumbersome than in the previous half of the season.

For the midstream teams, their positions are not up or down at this time, and their strength is almost shown. It's hard to make the playoffs, but it's not impossible. So they have to find a way to continue to run in and tap the potential, master the rhythm, so that the team can meet the tough battle in the best condition at the beginning of the playoffs.

However, they don't have the kind of strong records of the super strong teams as the confidence, so the record still has to be fought for, and the victory still has to be grasped. If you have the opportunity to move up the ranks, of course, you will go all out.

For the underdogs who are at the bottom of the league or have no hope of making the playoffs, this season is basically over.

Next, the purpose of these weak teams is different, those who want to play badly start to go crazy, those who want to hone their newcomers start to adjust their tactics, and those who want to make gains in the offseason transfer market begin to pay attention to the situation of other teams purposefully, and after determining the goal, they will meet and discuss to meet the gunpowder war in the capital market.

For them, the record is also dispensable. It doesn't matter if you lose or win, the lower the ranking, the higher the draft pick, which is not necessarily a bad thing!

And the most difficult battle in this period of finale is naturally the teams that are constantly up and down on the edge of the playoffs.

These games are called card battles by them.

Playoff battles are usually played between teams ranked sixth to tenth in the East and West, respectively. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part, teams in this position have a chance to make the playoffs, and they don't want to give up a season's work. Every game has to be won with all your might.

The 76ers started the season with an extremely difficult back-to-back road record, and unexpectedly won a good record. However, in the middle of the following season, the decline was fully revealed.

The team's style of play, lineup, characteristics, and role of players. It's all been studied by other teams, and the teams that play against the 76ers know that this team is very disciplined. The fighting style is tough, pursuing speed and counter-attacking, and there is a certain integrity on the defensive end.

But the 76ers' restrictions on superstars are very problematic, especially the swingmen and outside knives, and every time they encounter such a player, the 76ers will be beaten up.

It's not because Iguodala's defense is not good, in fact, Iguodala's personal defensive skills are already at the league's first-line level at this time, and no one can underestimate it.

It's a pity that Korver and Miller, who partner Iguodala on the outside, have their respective defensive flaws too obvious.

Korver's follow-up defense is barely passing, and there will be unexpected performances in the face of shooters, but limited by the quality of physical running and jumping, when encountering a physically energetic outside player, Korver is a piece of paper, which will break when stabbed without the slightest resistance.

What about Miller? Plenty of experience, small skills are frequent, but unfortunately the quality of running and jumping is not good, and the occasional dunk is pressed into the neck of the basket, and he himself is more surprised than his opponent after dunking.

In response to the defensive weaknesses of the 76ers' backcourt combination, teams with outside knives began to make targeted arrangements, using endless screens and pick-and-rolls to force the 76ers to switch defenses, and then bullying Korver and Miller to play a role in the 76ers' mid-range position.

This situation once made the whole 76ers team very distressed, Chen Mu and the returning Dale Potter defensive restricted area are okay, but the level of assistance defense is really average, it would be good to be able to limit the opponent, wipe the ass of the outside defense? At the moment, it is still beyond the scope of the two of them.

"Our luck is good, among the opponents in this card battle, there are few such outside top soldiers!"

Another week has passed, and the 76ers have suffered a wave of two consecutive losses after three consecutive wins, but the opponents who lost to Detroit and Dallas were respectively. There is not much burden in everyone's hearts.

"We're now 10th and 9th Indiana on the outside without a real core, Granger, Dunleavy and Tinsley are all practical players, and the threat is not that big."

Another game is about to begin, and although the opponent is not any team in the Philadelphia card battle, Cheeks still carefully talked about some details to pay attention to before the game. Although it is not an opponent in the card position, it is necessary to fight hard to win it.

"Needless to say, Orlando in eighth place, is a combination of chaotic shooters and all-rounders on the outside, and the physical fitness is not too strong, and we have a lot of experience in dealing with this kind of opponent."

Cheeks took the latest Eastern Conference standings and taught the players face-to-face.

"The seventh opponent should actually be the type we fear the most, Washington's outside attack firepower is too strong, and the individual ability is also very strong. But fortunately, this season's game against Washington has already been played, and there is no need to face this problem again. ”

Speaking of the Washington Wizards, the players are also embarrassed, this team has distinctive characteristics, strong outside offensive firepower, and the ability to make fouls is at its peak. This season against Washington several times, the 76ers have lost, although they won last season, but that was with Iverson and Webb on the court, the team can play against each other to stumble, now it is not what it used to be, if there is Washington in the next game, I am afraid that the 76ers will be more difficult to impact the playoffs.

"When you encounter a strong team, you must be careful not to overturn the boat in the gutter when you encounter a weak team, and when you encounter an opponent in the card position battle, you have to win anything, this kind of opportunity to directly narrow the difference between a win is too rare!"

Cheeks' words were the most basic truth, and the players all nodded their heads in understanding.

What's the most important thing in a slot battle? Naturally, it is the record of the team when playing against the team that is also the opponent of the card battle.

The 76ers now have the best record against Orlando and Indiana, and each has a chance to play each of them, and as long as they seize the opportunity to complete the double, the playoff spot will be even more within reach.

The NBA's win margin is calculated simply by dividing the difference between the two teams' respective game nets divided by two.

For example, Team A is 36-30 and has a goal difference of 6. Team B is 33-33 with a goal difference of 0, and the difference between the two teams is 6, and the difference between the two teams is 3 games.

If team B wants to catch up with team A, and the goal difference becomes 1 after they get a win, and team A also wins, the goal difference becomes 7, and the difference between the two teams is still 6, and the difference in win is still 3.

Therefore, if Team B wants to catch up with Team A, while constantly winning, it has to pray that Team A loses, which is not a small probability, but it is always not active and direct enough.

The best opportunity is naturally when team A and team B meet directly, and team B wins, then the number of victories on their side will be increased by 1, and the number of losses by the opponent will be increased by 1.

This method of competition is the most direct and effective, and for the 76ers, if they can grasp the opportunity to face their opponents twice and win them all, they will naturally be able to move forward.

"But the premise for all of this to happen is, of course, that we have to keep winning in other competitions!"

After Cheeks finished speaking, he concluded his speech, and the game was about to start, and finally clapped his hands and cheered: "Today's opponent is exactly what we set to catch up with before, everyone work hard and remember ......"

Speaking of this, Cheeks turned his head, looked at Chen Mu with a very serious look, and continued: "Implement a key attack on the inside line......!" ”

"Yes!"

The players shouted in unison, encouraged each other and stepped onto the pitch with their heads held high.

The New Jersey Nets, once the Eastern Defender, are now the swan song of the fast-attacking three-headed monster, waiting for the challenge of the juniors at the other end of the court.

At the start of the game, Damham Porter won possession from the head of Jason Collins, and the 76ers launched their first offense of the game.

Fans in the Centro Wagiovia stadium cheered and cheered for the home team.

The outside line of the Nets is still sharp, and although Kidd, Carter, and Jefferson have all declined this season, they are old and strong, and their impact should not be underestimated.

However, the Nets' already weak interior line was even worse than before, and in the opening stage, it became the focus of the 76ers' strong attack.

"Chen!"

The basketball flew to the penalty area, Chen Mu took the ball with his back, and behind him was Mickey Moore, a snake breeder who had played the best performance of his career this season under the effect of Kidd's panacea.

In the face of this thin mid-shot insider, Chen Mu naturally had to crush it strongly in order to live up to the name of an Asian genius. (To be continued......)