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Chapter 168 The Best Goal of His Career!
Garnett had never felt his body as heavy as it did tonight...
Because no matter where he went, Su Feng would be "hanging" on his waist.
Don't be surprised. In the '90s, as long as your movements weren't malicious, the referee wouldn't care about this kind of "waist-sticking" defense.
As everyone knows, basketball is a sport where if you're taller than your opponent, you have a significant advantage.
Therefore, the history of basketball can also be seen as a history of blood and tears against big men.
Tonight, Su Feng volunteered to guard Garnett, not because he was completely confident in shutting Garnett down.
In fact, if Garnett really wanted to use his height to bully Su Feng, Su Feng wouldn't be able to do anything about it.
Therefore, from the very beginning, Su Feng's goal was very clear.
His task tonight was to limit Garnett's ability to receive the ball, master the art of sticking, and disrupt Garnett's rhythm.
Basketball isn't a 2k game, nor is it a sport where you can determine the outcome by comparing heights.
Otherwise, if the Chinese men's basketball team participates, the International Basketball Federation might as well just give the championship directly to the Chinese men's basketball team.
Su Feng's wingspan is as high as 219 centimeters, which allows him to use his wingspan to prevent Garnett from receiving the ball comfortably after "hanging" onto him.
On the court, Garnett, who has a high "basketball IQ," actively moved to the high post to screen for Stephon Marbury in order to get rid of Su Feng, this annoying little fairy.
He hoped that Marbury could break through the 76ers' defense with his help to relieve the pressure on his side.
However, Garnett soon realized that he was overthinking things.
Because at the moment he completed the pick-and-roll for Marbury, Su Feng directly went around the screen, not giving his little elbow any respect.
Garnett: "..."
By the way, Su Feng had just used a "help defense feint" to dissuade Marbury.
What is deterrence?
Deterrence isn't achieved by glaring like James Harden during his Shaqtin' a Fool moments.
Su Feng's skill on the defensive end is absolutely genuine.
Tonight, Su Feng volunteered to play the 4, just to disrupt Garnett's pick-and-fade and pick-and-roll, two of his three major skills.
Ben Wallace is always an inside player. No matter how fast his lateral movement is, it's impossible to compare with a help-defense freak like Su Feng.
On the Timberwolves' bench, Little Wolf's coach, Flip Saunders, quickly saw the clue.
Because this possession had already wasted a lot of time for the Timberwolves, Saunders kept signaling to Marbury from the sidelines to find a way to pass the ball to Garnett.
After all, the matchup between Garnett and Su Feng was still a mismatch.
Marbury glanced at Allen Iverson. In the end, he didn't choose to act recklessly himself. After observing the positions of Su Feng and Garnett, he passed the ball to Garnett's hands.
It was more difficult than usual for Garnett to receive this ball, because to get around Su Feng's defensive area, Garnett had to jump to catch the ball.
On the court, Su Feng used the gap when Garnett received the ball to directly grab the position, forcing Garnett to back him down in the high post.
Because of the height difference between Su Feng and Garnett, Su Feng knew very well that once Garnett got the ball in a very deep position, it would be difficult for him to defend.
But if he could make Garnett back him down in the high post, the situation on the court would be completely different.
After receiving the ball, Garnett raised the ball with both hands while adjusting his breathing, preparing to launch an attack.
Watch me push!
I'll push again!
I'll push, push, push!
Garnett: "..."
On the court, Garnett, who wanted to force his way past Su Feng, showed a look of existential doubt, like Kevin Love in the future.
On the court, Su Feng, with his elbows braced against Garnett's waist, one elbow on one kidney, and the other elbow on the other, firmly planted his feet and looked like a mini-Karl Malone from Philadelphia!
If you didn't look at height but only at muscle density, Su Feng, who currently weighs close to 93 kilograms, actually has thicker arms than Garnett.
Using the rules reasonably is what an excellent defensive service provider should do.
And in order to provide customers with the best service, Su Feng has always been conscientious and dedicated to his work.
On the court, Garnett couldn't force his way in at this position, causing the scene to be very awkward for a while.
He didn't dare to delay any longer, because if he delayed any longer, the 76ers' double-team would be in place.
After adjusting his center of gravity, Garnett turned around and shot a jumper. This shot was full of wolf flavor, a long-range bite after releasing the Demonic Dragon Spear.
Su Feng pounced on him and successfully disrupted Garnett's shooting rhythm.
In his previous life, Tony Allen had made quite successful defenses against Kevin Durant.
Although Tony couldn't defend Durant every game, Durant was once made quite embarrassed by Tony in a few games.
Bang...
Swish.
Garnett's difficult turnaround jumper bounced around the rim before finally falling into the net.
There was no way around it. Su Feng had done everything he could. If this shot went in, it was Garnett's own ability.
However, looking at the expression on Garnett's face as he retreated, which was no longer smiling, Su Feng knew that his defensive strategy had succeeded.
In his previous life, Garnett's biggest problem was that his burst damage wasn't high enough.
Because he had to defend on the defensive end, and on the offensive end he had to set screens for the guards, so you couldn't expect him to throw the ball 30 times a game like Kobe or Iverson.
In addition, he lacked real strong offensive skills. Once the opponent applied oppressive defense to him, Garnett's shooting percentage would be very unstable.
Especially Garnett in the early stages of his career, this problem was particularly obvious.
In his previous life, before reaching his peak, in the 99/00 season, Garnett's shooting percentage was limited to 38.5% in the first round of the playoffs against the Trail Blazers.
You say one playoff series can't represent anything?
Then in the 01/02 season, in the first round of the playoffs against the Mavericks, Garnett's shooting percentage was also limited to 42.9%.
What, two times can't explain the problem?
Then in the 98/99 season, in the playoffs against the Spurs, Garnett's shooting percentage was only 44.3% at the time.
Garnett didn't have a good lineup to pair with him during his time with the Timberwolves, but his style and characteristics determined that he was more like a bigger Pippen.
Su Feng's decision to target Garnett tonight was not only to disrupt his rhythm on the offensive end, but also to prevent Garnett from supporting his teammates on the defensive end.
On the court, just now during the 76ers' first offense, because Iverson shot too quickly, Garnett didn't know anything about Su Feng's annoyance.
But now, when the Timberwolves fully retreated and set up their defensive stance, Su Feng, who was running, was really...
Kiting a wolf on the spot.
Tonight, after Su Feng moved to the 4th position, both Harris and Stackhouse had outside shooting range.
Before the game, Su Feng specifically told Harris that if Garnett switched to defend with his teammates, his only task was to keep Garnett tied to the perimeter.
Because Gugliotta was never an excellent rim protector. He mainly relied on help defense and positioning to help the team when defending.
Iverson had his own special effects tonight. He attacked the right side again. Marbury couldn't react in time. Iverson, who broke into the inside, added two points for the 76ers.
4 to 2!
The artillery shadow returned to its position. From Iverson's opening state, Su Feng could judge that this guy had drawn an unparalleled sword from his armory tonight.
The kind with high burst damage!
Conversely, the Timberwolves' offense, Garnett was uncomfortable.
Because he had just run back and forth with Su Feng several times, how could he recover so quickly?
The instantaneous consumption of basketball is very exaggerated, let alone a big man like Garnett?
So, he shook his head to signal to his teammates that he needed to rest for a while.
On the court, Gugliotta and Marbury set a pick-and-roll. The latter also showed off his gorgeous ball-handling skills and successfully bypassed Iverson.
Marbury also made a layup, 4 to 4.
In this game, both teams have young talents. On the Timberwolves' side are Garnett and Marbury, while on the 76ers' side are Su Feng and Iverson.
On Great Celestial Dynasty TV, Director Zhang said: "Tonight is a battle between Iverson and Marbury, and a contest between Su Feng and Garnett. It depends on who can't hold on first."
On the side, Director Sun echoed: "Su Feng's stamina has always been his magic weapon for survival, so I think Garnett is likely to be unable to hold on first."
Director Sun was right this time.
On the Timberwolves' bench, Saunders had already called up another Garnett, preparing to have the Garnett on the court switch to the 3rd position.
On the 76ers' side, the clever Davis also called up Ben Wallace at the same time.
Saunders couldn't help but glance at Davis: Are you saying that you want to fight us to the end tonight?
Davis folded his arms, and his expression couldn't be simpler: Soldier to soldier, general to general, king to king, let's just honestly go through it once.
The 76ers attacked, and Su Feng also set a pick-and-roll with Iverson, letting Iverson go small and big, shaking Garnett's ankles.
Garnett's help defense ability is very strong. Under normal circumstances, he is really not afraid of switching to defend against the opposing small guard.
But...
This small guard from the 76ers...
His name is Allen, his last name is Iverson.
Dong, dong, dong!
On the court, accompanied by Iverson's unique dribbling rhythm, Garnett's mood at this moment was even more tragic than that of his senior Karl Malone.
Why target warriors like us who are wearing assassin equipment!
Su Feng: Nonsense, stacked armor is the best!
Dong!
On the court, Iverson's left shoulder shook, and after continuous crossover dribbling, his signature Crossover appeared.
Iverson's Crossover has a large amplitude, low center of gravity, and fast speed, which is unparalleled.
"Whoa, about to lose, about to lose, about to lose, Garnett was shaken down by Iverson!" On Great Celestial Dynasty TV, Director Zhang excitedly explained.
In this play, Garnett was first circled by Su Feng, and then tortured back and forth by Iverson. So, at the moment Iverson completed the kill, Garnett lost his balance and sat down on the court.
But that's just Garnett.
Because at the moment of sitting down on the court, he supported himself with both hands and forcibly stood up!
With this kind of perverted physical fitness, if you say he's not cheating, then you can't "black" Su Feng for being cheating, right?
However...
Iverson was happy.
Yo, little brother, you still dare to get up?
Then I'll shake you again.
Dong!
At the moment Garnett's center of gravity was about to rise, in Su Feng's previous life, the best goal of Iverson's career in his mind appeared!
Su Feng on the side was dumbfounded.
Looking at the sky, with Iverson's perverted dribbling, you tell me that you can practice it without talent?
Is it true that elementary school students can just shoot a Douyin video and play in the NBA?
Garnett was tragic, because the tenacious him hadn't completely stood firm, so he ate another "unparalleled" from Iverson.
"Whoa! Shook twice in a row, this is a brace!" On Great Celestial Dynasty TV, Director Zhang excitedly went off-topic.
On the court, seeing that Garnett really couldn't get up this time, Iverson then advanced to the basket with satisfaction and scored a free layup.
6 to 2!
On the 76ers' bench, Kenny Smith took the lead in waving his towel, and Ben Wallace was responsible for stopping his excited teammates.
Without a doubt...
This goal of Iverson's has already locked in the top few of his career's top ten goals in advance.
Moreover, in this life, the background board for Iverson's consecutive shakes is still Garnett...
The excited Iverson rushed to Su Feng at the first time. After the two high-fived to celebrate, Su Feng shook his head and sighed: "Allen, your dribbling, even if Ervin Johnson practices for another 100 years, he won't be as good as you!"
Iverson smiled and nudged Su Feng twice, "My center of gravity is low, my speed is fast, and your friend was too careless."
Uh...
Su Feng felt that after this game, Garnett would have to block him.
Because just now, if he hadn't taken him for a walk first, he would have at most been shaken past by Iverson.
On the basketball court, the rhythm is changing rapidly, and every weak detail may affect the final result.
Sure enough, on the court, what was different from before was that there were three more black lines on Garnett's face.
In Su Feng's previous life, when had Garnett suffered such a great humiliation?
If you know Garnett well enough, then you will know that Garnett's career has almost never been solidly dunked on like Duncan.
Because not being able to defend is temporary, but iron blood is for a lifetime.
How can Garnett's IQ be compared to that of ordinary high school students?
When he was first shaken down by Iverson, Garnett thought about getting up quickly to avoid becoming a background board, but how could he have imagined that Iverson, this pervert, could shake him a second time?
Miscalculated!
The Timberwolves attacked, and Garnett was determined to get something back in this play.
He received the ball in the high post, and Su Feng couldn't stop him this time.
He suddenly took a probing step and accelerated with the ball in one hand. Su Feng stuck tightly to him. However, Garnett directly jumped up one step inside the three-point line and completed the shot with a Malone-style elbow-separation wave-splitting throw.
Swish!
"Whoa, this ball is difficult, Garnett is a little angry." On Great Celestial Dynasty TV, Director Zhang smiled.
"This kind of ball, on the basketball court, we usually call it a lucky ball. Su Feng has defended very well." Director Sun added.
Director Zhang: "..."
6 to 4.
On the court, the 76ers attacked, and Garnett was ruthless when defending. He followed Su Feng closely, not giving him any chance.
Garnett finally understood tonight, what are we, both high school players, going to be each other's little angels?
No!
There is none of that!
However, when he saw that Su Feng was preparing to take him to Iverson again, Garnett's expression was no longer calm!
Damn it, are you guys coming again?
Garnett resolutely grabbed the position in advance, not giving "Ai Feng" a chance to pick and roll, and Su Feng took the opportunity to slip behind Iverson.
Kevin, who told you that my shooting range is only that short?
Do you know that as early as my high school days, half-court was my shooting range, and now...
My shooting range is the whole court!
Well, although I really wanted to say the above sentence to Garnett, the above sentence is only Su Feng's personal YY.
In this play, Su Feng received a pass from Iverson behind the old version of the NBA three-point line.
However, under Garnett's big hand interference, Su Feng failed to hit the target.
But in the restricted area, Ratliff had successfully suppressed Gugliotta.
After Garnett was transferred from the restricted area, Gugliotta was no match for Ratliff.
In this play, Ratliff grabbed the rebound and dunked it himself.
8 to 4!
Ratliff, who scored this goal, "howled" as if he were the master of the Target Center.
On the Timberwolves' bench, Saunders called a timeout and prepared to make substitutions and adjustments.
It is worth mentioning that, when the two teams' players were walking towards the bench, Garnett glanced at Su Feng with indignation.
That expression was very similar to Shaquille O'Neal, who had been sent to the free throw line infinitely by the 76ers before.
Su Feng felt that after tonight, he would definitely not be able to play brother basketball with Garnett in the future...
Actually, you don't say, in Su Feng's heart, Garnett can be ranked in the top five of his list of second-in-command.
If we only talk about the rationality of the lineup, the configuration of Magic, Jordan, Emperor, Buddha, and Shark is far less reasonable than that of Magic, Jordan, Emperor, Wolf, and Shark in Su Feng's opinion.
But one thing to say, Su Feng has targeted Garnett so much tonight, but Garnett is still eye-catching on both offense and defense except for the play where he was shaken down by Iverson in a row.
The name of the Wolf King is well-deserved.
It's just...
Without the chest beating, there is a little less flavor.
After the timeout, the Timberwolves put on a double-Garnett lineup.
Saunders' intention was obvious, trying to use a tall lineup to suppress the 76ers' small lineup.
Su Feng's short career as a guest inside player has ended. Philadelphia's mini-Karl Malone is off the line, and Philadelphia's Big Ji Ba is on the line!
The Timberwolves attacked, and Gugliotta showed off his exquisite shooting skills in the high post. Ratliff was a little concerned about Marbury in this play and didn't dare to pounce outwards. After scoring, Gugliotta hammered his chest, indicating to Ratliff:
I am the head wolf of the Target Center!
Turning around, the 76ers attacked, and Su Feng missed the shot again under Garnett's desperate defense.
Ben Wallace grabbed the rebound and, seeing that there was no one around, happily rebounded the ball under the basket and successfully brushed a rebound.
Then Ben Wallace happily rebounded the ball again...
This ball went in.
Logically speaking, Ben Wallace's bad behavior of rebounding for himself is really disgusting.
But...
You may not believe it if I tell you, Ben Wallace really didn't want to brush rebounds on purpose. He is the kind of existence that you can't be sure of scoring even if you leave him open.
On the court, the Timberwolves attacked, and Garnett felt extremely aggrieved tonight.
It was clear that Su Feng didn't score a point, but he just couldn't feel happy at all.
Especially with the passage of time, Garnett's unvented anger made him finally unable to hold back!
Before the end of the first quarter, at that time, because Marbury's layup was blocked out of bounds by Ben Wallace, the game was interrupted. Garnett looked at Su Feng, who was standing next to him, ready to stick to his waist at any time. After glaring at Su Feng fiercely...
He suddenly stretched out his big hand and rubbed Su Feng's head back and forth a few times!
Su Feng: "..."
No, bro, with your fierce expression just now, I thought you were going to fight me?
As a result, just this?
On Great Celestial Dynasty TV, Director Zhang, who saw this scene, smiled and said: "You don't say, Garnett looks like he has a really good relationship with Su Feng."
Garnett was finally happy.
Looking at Su Feng's messy hairstyle, after hitting another mid-range shot, he hammered his chest, his expression was extremely smug...
Fortunately, Garnett is not Duncan. In Su Feng's opinion, being rubbed by him a few times should not cause his hair volume to decrease.
Right?
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