Super All-around Point Guard

Shooting is a skill, but also an art. In the current league, there are many shooters who can turn shooting into an art, and Korver is one of them.

Since the NBA introduced the 3-point line in 1979, only six players have hit the 50-40-90 mark in a single season—that's 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three, and 90 percent. free throw percentage, these six players completed this achievement 10 times in total, including Steve Nash four times, Larry Bird twice, Mark Price, Reggie Miller, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant once each.

Even Ray Allen, who is known for his shooting efficiency, has never completed it, but this year Korver has done it, with a 52.3% three-point shooting percentage that tops the league. Even Xie Chen, the champion of the three-point shooting contest, cannot match In comparison, Korver's total shooting percentage is also above 50%, which is still higher than Xie Chen's. Considering that Korver basically doesn't make layups, this achievement is even more amazing.

Before the game against the Heat, Korver said in an interview that he has many admired players, such as Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and his off-the-ball movement, and Richard Hamilton under the FloppyAction tactic, The floppy action tactic is that the shooter starts from the baseline and bypasses the double screen to a 45-degree angle to catch the pass shot from the point guard at the top of the arc. Hamilton is often considered a master of off-ball movement.

He also likes Peja Stojakovic, especially in Sacramento's CornerAction, which is a pitcher who starts from the corner and goes around the high post or slips to the baseline, and then receives the high post to support the pass and score.

Asked about Xie Chen and Curry and Thompson, Korver showed disdain, and he also said that he did not plan to learn their moves because neither character nor size is the same type of player.

It can be seen that even though Xie Chen defeated Korver in the three-point contest, he still has the title of the highest three-point shooting percentage in the league, and he still disdains Xie Chen a bit.

But Korver has to admit that Xie Chen is much better than himself in leading the team. At least now, in the absence of two main players, he can lead the Eagles by more than 10 points, although he also has a main player who has not appeared. However, now Korver has begun to find a way to catch up.

"I subdued Duncan's cute 'Little Eagle', but I can't subdue your big eagle that lacks wings?" Xie Chen chuckled, and took the initiative to walk in front of Korver for the next defense.

Korver was a little startled, switched defenses? Xie Chen came to stare at him himself? I am at least two meters tall. I know that Xie Chen's defensive speed is good, but his ability to block shots seems to be not very good. With Xie Chen's height, it would be too arrogant to prevent him from scoring, right?

After defending Korver, Xie Chen will never give the opponent a chance to catch the ball from the bottom line. Even under the fast break, he will stare at Korver running to the bottom corner, put two points to defend three points, and defend Korver alone. Er is the same, sticking to him tightly, playing up and down, as long as he doesn't exceed the foul line, all kinds of disturbances will make him restless, but this veteran who has played for more than ten years has a good ability to control his emotions and will not be easily influenced by Xie Chen.

Facing Xie Chen's sudden stalking, Korver smiled lightly: "You are very smart and know that I am going to shoot a three-pointer. Unfortunately, you have no ability to stop me."

"Really? I don't believe it." Xie Chen was also very serious.

Korver's running back and forth made Xie Chen a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, this guy's speed is not fast. In order to win, Xie Chen must pay close attention to the last straw of the Eagles. This time, Korver came out from the baseline to the high position After receiving the ball, he was about to shoot a three-pointer. With a snap, Xie Chen slapped Korver on the wrist and made three free throws.

"You don't seem to know what my free throw percentage is." Korver snorted coldly, thinking that Xie Chen had such a clever defensive strategy, but it turned out to be just a foul.

Korver made all three free throws and looked more confident, but as soon as he came back, Xie Chen scored a three-pointer against the defender, and when Korver wanted to shoot again, Xie Chen slapped him hard. It hurt Korver's arm, and this time it became two of three free throws.

"Damn it, this kid is trying to disrupt my rhythm." Korver realized this and knew that Xie Chen was a master at playing psychology. Sure enough, the next time Xie Chen didn't use foul tactics and let Korver shoot, Korver missed both shots.

When Korver was supposed to catch up with the score, Korver was suppressed abruptly by Xie Chen. Although he also scored, they were basically free throws. This is different from the fiery touch in that it cannot continue. While Korver scored, Xie Chen Chen was also shooting three-pointers against him, and his shooting percentage was also good. Therefore, after the third quarter, the Hawks not only failed to catch up with the score, but expanded the score again.

In the third quarter, Xie Chen already scored 35 points.

Things are developing on the positive side. My scoring average will slowly rise, and the team's record will continue to improve. At that time, there will be scoring champions, best rookies, and even regular season MVPs.

In the fourth quarter, the Eagles did not show the bravery of chasing points. They played quite well and were very dull. When Xie Chen came on the court, the Heat still led by more than 10 points. As long as the score is stable, the Eagles will fly Can't get up.

But at this moment, something unexpected happened to Xie Chen.

After Xie Chen entered the penalty area, he cleverly distributed the ball to Hassan, and Hassan got up and dunked Elton Brand directly after receiving the ball. This is already the game, and Hassan dunked on Brand's head The fourth or even the fifth dunk, Brand was very upset after being dunked, and pushed Hassan Whiteside away. Hassan himself is young and vigorous, and he has been emotionally unstable recently, how can he be pushed away? Can you let it go? Immediately rushing to revenge on Brand, the two scuffled together, two big men, making it difficult for the teammates around Xie Chen to separate the two.

In the end, both were sent off by the referee on the spot.

Xie Chen sighed helplessly. Hassan has been sent off for two consecutive games. Although Brand provoked him first this time, he must be fined at least 15,000 US dollars. Money is a trivial matter, and Xie Chen can help. He, but in the absence of Bosh and Wade, if Hassan continues like this, it will be very worrying for the Heat to stabilize their No. 1 record in the Eastern Conference!

"Blame me, I should find time to have a good talk with him, alas!" As the team leader, Xie Chen fell into deep self-blame.

After Hassan was sent off, the Eagles seemed to suddenly become excited. First, the little yellow-haired Schroder and Millsap scored consecutively. After that, the sharpshooter Korver finally blossomed from the outside and scored two consecutive three-pointers. , The Eagles chased the score to only 8 points at the last moment.

After the timeout, Xie Chen knew that the situation must be stabilized. Once the Eagles really catch up with the score, the game will be difficult to play. If they can maintain around 10 points in the last two minutes, the game will be sure.

Therefore, Xie Chen once again started what the coach thought was the "dangerous style of play". Instead of floating outside to shoot, he sent his body inside to fight against each other. He either caused fouls, or succeeded in layups, and occasionally he was lucky enough to make a dunk. The Eagles have no players who can limit Xie Chen's scoring.

In this way, with Xie Chen stabilizing the army at the last moment, the Heat defeated the Eagles with neither difficulty nor ease, and continued to lead the Eastern Conference.

In this battle, Xie Chen scored 45 points, and also had 10 assists and 11 rebounds. Like Westbrook, who has been in the limelight recently, he also scored a triple-double with 40+ points, and the accumulated points of the system reached 275 points .

After this battle, Xie Chen's scoring average directly surpassed James Harden, ranking second in the scoring list again, only a small gap away from Westbrook.

The next game will be against the Suns, the next game will be against the Knicks, and then the Wizards, Kings, Celtics and other teams. It can be regarded as a smooth journey. If they can win consecutive victories, I believe Xie Chen's ranking in the MVP list will follow. Rising, after all, is also leading the team to win, the Big Three leading the team and Xie Chen leading the team himself, the selection of MVP is very different.

Hassan was suspended for one game and will not be able to play in the next game against the Suns. It is necessary for Xie Chen to communicate with his brother during this time.

In fact, Hassan didn't get along well with his teammates in the team. It goes without saying that he and Xie Chen are good brothers, but the bosses of the team, including Bosh and even Wade, didn't have a good impression of him. After a series of expulsion incidents, the local Miami news media interviewed the team. Wade said that Hassan must be more humble and cherish this hard-won opportunity. After all, not everyone can start from an unknown team. The player serves as the starting center for the favorite championship team.

Coach Spoel also said that Hassan is indeed talented and capable, but there is still a lot to grow.

After the conflict between Hassan and Brand, Durant, who is currently recovering from injury, couldn't help teasing the Heat center on Twitter: "Hassan's 2K hugging ability value should be 99."

Before, Hassan said more than once that he played to improve his 2K ability value, but he didn't expect Durant to tease Hassan like this.

The next day, the Heat did not have a game, so Xie Chen drove Hassan in a Porsche sports car to visit a person who Xie Chen thought could help Hassan.

As the leader of the team, Xie Chen is obliged to lead the Heat to the peak of the championship, but if he wants to win the championship, Bosh is already missing. Hassan is an insider who is absolutely indispensable. How much Hassan can grow, basically It determines how far the Heat can go in the playoffs.

Xie Chen believes that this guy who can score more than 20 rebounds and more than 10 blocks has no system, but his potential is absolutely huge. How to keep him from going astray and help the Heat even more in the playoffs is a matter. Very serious question.

"Thank you, thank you. I will return the money to you soon after I sign a big contract." In the car, Hassan thanked Xie Chen, "By the way, you are still on the Heat at the end of this season." If you leave, tell me in advance, I will go wherever you go!"

Xie Chen smiled and said nothing.

"By the way, who are we looking for?" Hassan asked curiously.

At a speed of one hundred miles, Xie Chen said loudly: "Alonzo Mourning!"