Chapter 790 The Focus of the Battle, the Opening of G2 in the Finals
After G1 of the finals, Ji Feng's popularity has reached a higher level. This trend is the spontaneous behavior of fans. Unlike those stars who are hyped by marketing means, Ji Feng is definitely the real thing. Ji Feng has used more than this The offensive options of the era have opened the door to a new world for everyone.
Fans who are accustomed to watching dunks and hand-to-hand combat suddenly find that three-pointers are cool enough. The feeling of a basketball falling into the bag from a long distance is no worse than a dunk.
Overnight, highlights of Ji Feng's three-pointers appeared on the entire Internet, and the match against Ray Allen was watched by tens of millions of people and was widely circulated on the Internet.
If you walk into the basketball courts of various colleges and universities at this time, you may see a large group of basketball enthusiasts frantically studying Ji Feng's shooting, hitting three-pointers, but they still enjoy it.
Ji Feng could already lead a small trend in basketball without knowing it.
Ji Feng's three-point performance also reminded many people of this year's All-Star season. Ji Feng once said that he might participate in the three-point contest next year: "I think I will be in the three-point contest next year."
At that time, many people regarded it as a joke Ji Feng made after the game, laughed and forgot about it. After all, Ji Feng's three-pointers were recognized as Ji Feng's offensive weakness at that time.
As a result, a few months later, Ji Feng slapped him in the face with a record-breaking performance in the finals. Ji Feng has made 54 three-pointers in the playoffs. According to Ji Feng's statistics, he has caught up with the current ranking. Reggie Miller, who leads the playoffs in three-pointers with 243, may only need three to four seasons, but he is even closer to Ray Allen's 210 three-pointers. Although Ray Allen can still play for a few more years, Everyone felt that it was only a matter of time before Ji Feng surpassed him.
Moreover, Ji Feng's three-point shooting percentage is frighteningly high. After this unreasonable three-point feast in the finals, his shooting percentage is as high as 64%, ranking first in history, surpassing the original number one. The current TNT commentator Kenny - Smith's 44.8% is nearly 20 percentage points.
Although Ji Feng is only for one season, he still needs to prove himself with long-term performance. After all, one season cannot explain his entire career, but this season is undoubtedly a new peak in history.
And this situation also made many people exclaim that a new three-point superstar is rising. Ji Feng, in addition to dunks, passes, breakthroughs, etc., finally started shooting three-pointers. He is very likely to be one of the three-pointers next season. Attack the league's three-point record.
"How to limit the season peak, especially the season peak outside the three-point line, is an important issue for the Celtics." ESPN said.
They believe that the Green Army's defensive strategy is to prevent breakthroughs and not let up shots, shrink the inside line, break through double teams, and the Jordan Rules. This is a method developed by many teams in the league to defend Ji Feng, but this is based on the fact that Ji Feng does not have a three-point line. In the case of Ji Feng's outside shooting ability, if Ji Feng's three-pointer is open, this defensive strategy will give Ji Feng too many openings for three-pointers, just like in the first game.
In other words, the current strategy of defending Ji Feng is no longer applicable, and the Celtics need to find other ways.
This is also the problem faced by Rivers and the Green Army coaching staff. They returned to the arena and held a meeting all night. They stayed up all night analyzing the video, and it was still the same the next day. They had to come up with tactics in three days, otherwise they would go 0-0. After 2, they were too passive. In the Celtics' mind, they had to get at least one away game, and this game was what they planned to fight for.
But the pressure JK put on them was really too much. While they were defending Ji Feng, they also had to consider Kobe. And who knows if Ji Feng and Kobe would suddenly change their functions again.
It’s really uncomfortable, Ma Fei…
If you look at the cigarette butts at Rivers' feet, you will know how much pressure he is under.
Three days passed quickly. On the night of June 8, the next day was the opening day of G2 of the finals, and the Celtics seemed to have really figured out a way.
"Just do it! Guys, we have no other choice." Rivers said standing in the coaching room.
"For Boston!" the defensive coach raised his hand.
"For Boston!"
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June 9th!
The entire Lakers team appeared on the court early. There was half an hour of media opening time for the morning training. After the simple training, the players were surrounded by the media. Even a water cooler player like Mbenga was surrounded by media interviews. This is Los Angeles.
The issue that the media is concerned about is naturally the outcome of this game, but the Lakers have the same tone this time and have expressed their determination to defend their home court advantage.
Moreover, the Lakers are in good condition. After winning the first game, the players' confidence has also increased. They believe that they will win again at home!
The Celtics, who came to the arena for warm-up training later, had a very serious expression. Their first defeat made their situation obviously more serious, and they were also very eager to win in Los Angeles.
If they return to Boston 1-1, the situation will be too favorable for them, and this group of veterans who have never played in the finals are very eager to complete their desire to win the championship this year.
Garnett said with a serious face: "I will exert 120% of my strength tonight, and I will not let the championship slip away from me."
Everyone can see the determination in his eyes.
This season is indeed the best opportunity for the 33-year-old 'Wolf King'. Although he is still very strong this season and is invincible in one defense, his data has dropped to the second lowest in his career, and his footwork is not as good as before. In the past, this was fatal to an insider like Garnett who relied on flexibility. Coupled with his old knee injury, it is conceivable that he is likely to decline off a cliff in the next few seasons, which is very common in the NBA.
But no one saw it. James Posey next door seemed very low-key. During the interview, he just said that he would do his best, and then left quickly.
Of course, reporters didn't pay attention, and some pro-Lakers media thought he was convinced by Ji Feng.
However, what the truth is, we can only wait until the game to reveal it.
Time passed quickly, and Staples was once again filled with fans, who were obviously even more excited this time.
'Kill Boston' chants echoed throughout Staples!
Just like the first game, this game still gathered celebrities from all over the world. Hot Bar and the three sisters Avril Lavigne and Elizabeth Olsen were sitting in the front row, and they were smiling and chatting with Ji Feng.
Next door, Kobe Bryant and Nicholson were chatting happily, and Gasol was also surrounded by young models and stars from Spain. Tonight was a gathering of Lake honeys from all over the world.
"Be careful! Don't get hurt." Reba hugged Ji Feng and said. She was obviously more concerned about Ji Feng's body than victory.
"Don't worry!" Ji Feng said, he was already prepared for a more difficult battle with the Green Army.
"Okay, this is TNT! Welcome to the second game of this season's finals. The Lakers play against the Celtics at home. In the first game, the Lakers take the lead. Who will win or lose in the second game!"