The Godfather of Basketball

The Barclays Center was crowded that night. After losing to the Warriors in the finals last year, the New York fans were suffocating. If Durant hadn't joined, the Nets would have achieved two consecutive championships.

But fortunately, they have Tang Tian, ​​and the team's talent has been significantly improved in Xia Tian's wave of operations. Now they are waiting for the team to avenge last year.

Before that, what they want to see is that the team will overthrow all opponents all the way.

The Bucks are their opponents who are looking forward to the first bloodbath.

"Will the team usher in a big victory at home?" During the media interview before the game, the reporter asked Tang Tian a question.

"We will work hard to win the game. The Bucks are a very strong team. We must go all out." Tang Tian didn't jump into the pit and accumulated a wave of character.

After the opening ceremony, the starting players of the two teams appeared one after another.

For the Bucks, interim head coach Joe Prati has a regular starting lineup, with Bledsoe and Snell on the outside, Middleton and Antetokounmpo on the striker, and John Henson at center.

For the Nets, Owen has recovered from his injury and has been given permission by the team doctor to play. However, Tang Tian is not in a hurry to let him play. Tonight, he is sitting on the sidelines in a suit and leather shoes, also appearing as a cheerleader.

Irving is not there, and Rondo will replace him in the starting lineup. The other positions are still in the regular lineup, with Butler partnering in the backcourt on the outside, George and Yi Jianlian on the strikers, and Jokic at the center.

Yi Jianlian and Henson's jump ball was returned to the Nets' half court by Yi Jianlian, and the home team took the lead.

After Rondo took the ball to the frontcourt, he gave the ball to Jokic, and then directed his teammates to run.

This is a rather strange scene, as if the team really put a coach on the field.

And the effect was immediate, George threw away Middleton, received a pass from Jokic and scored a layup.

The cheers from the crowd and the opening score set a positive tone for the game.

The Bucks' offense, Antetokounmpo was taken care of, and George's closeness, the Nets were obviously targeted before the game.

However, the new head coach of the Bucks, Prati, has something. After Bledsoe broke through to attract double-teams, Antetokounmpo also used the pick-and-roll to follow up, and finally received a pass from Bledsoe for a layup, causing Yi Jianlian's thugs.

This is knowing that Antetokounmpo will not take advantage of George's one-on-one singles, so let him move and fight.

Against the noise all over the sky, Antetokounmpo made two free throws.

Jokic held the ball in the frontcourt and reorganized, and the Bucks' defense shrank significantly.

The Bucks' scoring is not strong, and what makes them rise this season is their defense.

After the ball passed into the hands of Rondo in the bottom corner, he saw that Snell didn't rush forward, so he directly shot a three-pointer.

"boom!"

The ball was not made in the end, which is the impact of Irving's absence. Rondo's three-point ability has improved, but it is still not stable enough.

Henson received the defensive rebound, and the Bucks counterattacked directly. Antetokounmpo received the ball one meter from the three-point line, took the ball in three steps, and rushed directly to the basket to dunk the ball into the basket.

With this height and wingspan, the three-step three-point line layup, the talent is a bit scary.

After the start, Antetokounmpo scored 4 points in a row and actually helped the Bucks take the lead.

The Nets attacked in the frontcourt, Rondo changed his style of play and asked Jokic to play in the low post.

Henson is an athletic insider with poor static strength. Before Jokic has used his skills, he can't stand it a bit.

Antetokounmpo on the weak side retracted directly, Jokic flicked the ball to George, and George made a three-pointer after catching the ball.

"Shua!"

The three-pointer hit the net, and there was a burst of cheers at the scene.

This season, the main three-pointers of the Nets have hit career highs, which is closely related to Jokic's assist ability.

Frank reminded for a while on the sidelines that after the Nets' defensive strength increased, it would be difficult for the Bucks to get the easy scoring opportunities they had before.

Bledsoe missed a strong three-pointer from the outside. After Jokic received a defensive rebound, the Nets went directly to the third line for a fast break.

Butler, George and Yi Jianlian.

Jokic passed the ball to George with one hand, and George accelerated to throw off Antetokounmpo for a layup.

Brother Antetokounmpo jumped up, covering the sun with his long arms.

But George is not the kind of player with a low ball quotient. After seeing Antetokounmpo's movements, he received the ball in the air and hit the ground directly to the back.

Yi Jianlian followed up and caught the ball. After jumping up, he dunked with both hands and scored.

There was a burst of whistles and cheers.

In the opening two rounds, the Nets took a nap, and after waking up, the quality of offense and defense continued to improve.

The Bucks still had no chance to attack in the frontcourt. The breakthrough that Bledsoe relied on for survival could not be played in front of the Nets' defensive system at all. The ball was handed over to the low post Henson. Walking under the basket, Butler, who was helping to defend, caught the dead ball directly. He wanted to pass the ball and was cut off by George.

The Nets went on a fast break again, George and Butler played two-on-one, and Butler scored a layup after receiving the pass.

After a wave of 7-0, the Nets regained their momentum 9-4.

Prati got up from the bench and walked to the sidelines. The Bucks were fully prepared before the game, which can be seen from the opening style of play, but the Nets are too strong.

Without scoring for three consecutive rounds, Antetokounmpo directly leaned on George in the high position to ask for the ball, which forced him to play hard.

George did a good job of top defense and didn't give Antetokounmpo an easy shot.

Brother Antetokounmpo raised the ball high and directly used his height to make a strong breakthrough. The ball was always held above his head. This is choosing to work at heights.

Butler came to help defend, Antetokounmpo saw it and turned back and threw the ball to Snell, who got a good three-pointer.

Snell catches the ball and makes a shot, but the ball misses a bit.

"boom!"

The ball goes out of the basket.

Antetokounmpo rushed to grab the offensive rebound, and then caused Jokic's thug foul.

With one of two free throws, Antetokounmpo continued to score for the Bucks.

The game lasted more than three minutes, and the Bucks scored all 5 points from Antetokounmpo. His improvement in strength is obvious to all, but his performance is a bit like a lonely hero.

The Nets advanced to the frontcourt, Jokic continued to play in the low post, Bledsoe closed in, and the ball returned to Rondo. Li suddenly forced Antetokounmpo to come over to help defend and then gave the ball to Yi Jianlian. Yi Jianlian also made a mid-range jumper.

11 to 5.

The Nets have 2 organization points and 3 end points on the field, and the Bucks are really hard to defend against on the defensive end.

The Bucks failed to score two consecutive three-pointers from outside. Antetokounmpo played in the frontcourt again. The Nets received more decisively. Take a big risk.

There were whistles at the scene.

Antetokounmpo fell to the ground and turned over after the confrontation. He glanced at the replay and couldn't help shaking his head after seeing that there was no foul. It's not easy for him to be a lone hero.