strokinit Chapter 390 4 to 0! Sweep in the first round!
Chapter 390 4 to 0! Sweep in the first round!
The timeout ends and the game continues.
The Magic served from the baseline, Fultz held the ball through half court, and played a pick-and-roll with Vucevic at the top of the arc.
With the help of the screen, Fultz successfully got rid of Brunson's defense.
When facing Cousins who was assisting in defense, Fultz suddenly accelerated, pressed half of Cousins in his footsteps, and finished with a throw.
9:4, the Magic narrowed the point difference.
When the Nets attacked, the team still handed the ball to the inside.
Cousins caught the ball and started to play with his back.
This time, Vucevic showed his excellent defensive sense and blocked Cousins' turning route in advance.
Fultz on the side saw this and gave up the attack.
As a result, Cousins was blocked from turning forward and still did not delay scoring.
Kaoshen suddenly turned around and then completed the shot with a fadeaway jumper.
When Cousins uses a fadeaway shot, Vucevic can't do anything to him one-on-one.
Even if you stretch your arms, you can't touch the basketball. You can only watch the basketball fly over your fingers.
"Shh!"
The basketball hit the net.
11: 4.
In the next round, Cousins comes back in the low post!
Fultz learned the lesson this time. The moment Cousins hit the back with all his strength, he stepped forward to attack from a flank.
But Cousins was well prepared and immediately passed the ball to Brunson in the right corner.
The Magic defensive rotation was very fast, and Terrence Ross blocked Brunson in time.
Brunson was not greedy for credit, he took one step to the limit and passed the ball out again.
After repeated transmissions, the basketball finally came to Porzingis.
Boshen swayed on the spot and flew Gordon, adjusted his movements, and decisively shot a three-pointer.
The ball hit the back edge of the basket and bounced high, and finally fell straight into the net bag.
"Shh!"
14: 4.
The score difference was widened to double digits!
When the Magic attacked, Fultz advanced to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll with Gordon at a 45-degree angle on the right side.
Brunson chases around the screen.
Fultz hit the ground and passed the ball to Gordon, who was directly intercepted by Brunson.
Brunson counterattacked with the ball and led the way to the frontcourt.
Rose, Fultz, and Gordon worked hard to defend.
Seeing Brunson get to the basket, Rose decisively gave up the two Nets players on the outside and shrank to protect the basket.
Brunson did not go head-to-head with the dunk king, and passed the ball to Porzingis who was open on the outside with a behind-the-back pass.
Boshen didn't make any adjustments after receiving the ball, just opened his hand and hit a three-pointer.
"Shh!"
The basketball drew a perfect arc and hit the net!
17: 4.
Playing at home, the Magic were completely stunned, with a complete collapse on both offense and defense.
The Nets played more and more smoothly. As the game progressed, their cooperation became more and more tacit. Whether it was the internal and external connection or the fast break counterattack, they all played vigorously.
Porzingis felt hot on the outside and hit consecutive three-pointers, making the Magic's defense worry about one thing.
And Cousins is also able to get whatever he wants in the interior. Whether it is a post-up single or a face-to-face attack, he can score easily.
The Magic seemed unable to fight back under the indiscriminate bombardment of the Nets. Their offense was messy and their defense was full of loopholes.
The pick-and-roll cooperation between Fultz and Vucevic was easily broken by the Nets, and it was difficult for other players to score effectively in isolation.
In the second half of the first quarter, the Magic were already 20 points behind.
The home fans shook their heads and sighed, unable to believe their eyes.
The first quarter ended with Porzingis hitting another unreasonable three-pointer.
The score was fixed at 37:16.
The Nets established a 21-point lead.
It is worth mentioning that of these 37 points, Cousins and Porzingis alone scored 26 points together.
Among them, Cousins made 8 of 6 and scored 14 points!
When the Nets shoot from both inside and outside, the game becomes very simple.
Throughout the first quarter, the Nets shot as high as 68%, while the Magic shot only a pitiful 37.6%. They only hit 12 three-pointers in 2 outside shots.
In terms of rebounding, the Nets also have an absolute advantage.
Grabbed 7 offensive rebounds in a single quarter, while the Magic only had 1.
This also allowed the Nets to score a lot of points in the second offense.
The huge score difference in the first quarter also made Magic head coach Clifford very dissatisfied.
He loudly scolded the players on the sidelines, hoping that they could regain their form in the next game.
Lu Yong, on the other hand, sat on the sidelines with a relaxed look, very satisfied with the team's performance.
Section 2.
The Magic attacked, Fultz held the ball at the top of the key, and played a pick-and-roll with Bamba.
Mitchell Robinson delayed a step and quickly retreated to the basket.
Fultz used the screen to rush to the free throw line and make a jump shot.
"Shh!"
The ball hit the net.
In the next round, the Nets attacked.
Rose advanced with the ball and played a pick-and-roll with Robinson at the top of the arc.
The Magic switched defense directly.
Rose used the screen to rush to a 45-degree angle on the right side, faced McAway's defense, and forced a three-pointer.
Although the ball failed to hit, the offensive rebound was firmly picked up by Robinson.
In the second attack, Robinson hit Bamba with a back single.
Dribbling, finding rhythm, turning, hooking...
The whole set of actions is done in one go!
"Shh!"
The ball once again drew a high arc and penetrated into the basket.
The Magic continue to attack.
Fultz advanced to the frontcourt with the ball and directed traffic.
Bamba went up to the free throw line to catch the ball, and Aiwundu dropped to the right corner.
At the same time, James Ennis at a 45-degree angle on the left is also moving outside the three-point line, giving Fultz room to break through.
Just when the Magic players were getting into position step by step, the Nets suddenly accelerated!
Rose sprinted to the frontcourt and directly intercepted Fultz's pass.
After the steal, Rose did not make any stop and continued to kill the Magic penalty area with the ball.
Fultz fought back to defend. Rose reached the free throw line, made a sudden stop, and then completed the game with a floater.
The ball drew a high arc in the air and snuck into the basket.
The Magic was stopped and head coach Clifford called a timeout.
During the timeout, Clifford did not arrange any complicated tactics. He just asked the players to defend well, while speeding up the offensive rhythm and playing more transition attacks.
Return from the timeout and the game continues.
The Magic took the lead in attacking.
Fultz advanced with the ball and directly found Bamba in the left corner.
The latter didn't make any adjustments after catching the ball, just opened his hand and scored a three-pointer.
"Shh!"
The ball hit the net and Bamba helped the Magic stop the bleeding.
The Nets attack, Rose holds the ball at the top of the arc to direct traffic, and Robinson goes up to the free throw line to respond.
After a simple pick-and-roll, Rose got the opportunity to easily break through Fultz.
Reaching the penalty area and facing Aiwundu's defense, Rose finished the game with a throw.
The Nets once again widened the point difference.
However, as the game progressed, the Magic gradually regained their form, and they began to improve on the offensive end. Fultz and Bamba's pick-and-roll cooperation gradually improved, and they continuously scored at the basket.
The Nets relied on the outstanding performance of Rose and Robinson to always maintain the score lead.
In the second half of the second quarter, the main players of the two teams returned, and the Magic began to strengthen their defense and rotated positions very quickly on the outside, which brought the Nets' offense to a standstill.
The Nets, on the other hand, were gradually narrowed by the Magic due to consecutive mistakes and missed shots.
At the end of the second quarter, the score was fixed at 65:48, with the Nets leading the Magic by 17 points.
Although the points difference is still not small, the Magic have shown signs of recovery on the court.
After the intermission, the third quarter began.
The Magic took the lead in attacking and they hope to continue to narrow the point difference in this quarter.
Fultz advanced to the frontcourt with the ball and cooperated with Vucevic in a pick-and-roll at the top of the arc.
Vucevic caught the ball and immediately took off for a dunk, and the ball hit the basket hard!
The Nets made mistakes on offense and succeeded in a fast break counterattack after being intercepted by the Magic.
Subsequently, the Magic hit consecutive three-pointers from the outside, narrowing the point difference to single digits.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Lu Yong immediately requested a suspension to make adjustments.
After returning from the timeout, the Nets stepped up their defensive intensity and switched positions very quickly on the outside, bringing the Magic's offense to a standstill.
At the same time, they also found their form on the offensive end, continuously scoring through pick-and-roll cooperation and breakthrough layups.
In the second half of the third quarter, the game entered a fierce stage.
The two sides launched a fierce tug-of-war on the court, with the score rising alternately.
The Magic relied on team performance to hold on to the score, while the Nets relied on their overall strength advantage to maintain a slight lead.
As the game time went by, the Magic began to gradually show their physical disadvantage.
They began to have loopholes and mistakes on the defensive end, allowing the Nets to seize the opportunity to score consecutively.
The Nets became more and more courageous as they fought, showing strong dominance on the court.
In the last minute before the end of the third quarter, the Magic fell behind again by 16 points.
They requested a timeout to adjust and then launched a final counterattack.
Fultz broke through to the basket with the ball and scored, causing a foul and making a free throw to narrow the point difference.
However, time was running out. When the buzzer sounded at the end of the third quarter, the score was fixed at 93:76.
The Nets still led by 17 points and entered the final quarter of the game.
Although the Magic once narrowed the point difference to single digits in the third quarter, they showed their tenacious fighting spirit and strength.
But they still failed to achieve a lead in the third quarter, which also made the Magic face more severe challenges and tests when entering the final quarter of the game.
Before the start of the fourth quarter, Magic head coach Clifford once again made tactical arrangements and adjustments.
He asked the players to do a good job in defense, speed up the offensive rhythm, and use more switching offensive tactics to try to recover the score and achieve the goal of reversal victory.
At the same time, he also particularly emphasized issues such as rebounding and turnover control to improve the team's overall strength.
However, shortly after the start of the fourth quarter, the Nets relied on the continuous strong attacks of Durant and Porzingis to expand the point difference to more than 20 points again.
As time passed and the game progressed, the Magic began to experience problems such as decreased physical fitness and increased mistakes, and became unable to cope with both offense and defense.
Relying on their overall strength advantage, the Nets have always maintained a leading position and have the initiative on the court.
As the final whistle sounded, the Nets completed a 4-0 sweep of the Magic and successfully advanced to the next round of the playoffs.
On the sidelines, players from the two teams hugged each other, and the faces of the Nets were filled with confidence and joy.
The Magic players lowered their heads one after another. Their playoff journey came to an abrupt end, and their frustration was palpable.
After the game, the players and head coaches of the two teams walked into the press conference and accepted interviews from the media.
The reporter first asked Nets head coach Lu Yong: "Coach Lu, congratulations on leading the team to a 4-0 sweep and promotion. Are you satisfied with the team's overall performance?"
Lu Yong replied with a smile on his face: "I am very satisfied. The players showed a very high level of competition and team spirit on the court, and performed very well both offensively and defensively. I am proud of their performance."
The reporter continued to ask: "So, in the next playoffs, what aspects do you think the team can continue to improve?"
Lu Yong thought carefully and said: "Although we performed well in the first round, there are still many aspects that can continue to improve. For example, we need to maintain higher concentration and intensity on the defensive end and cannot allow our opponents to score easily. Opportunities. On the offensive end, we also need to be more diverse and flexible to deal with the defensive strategies of different opponents."
Then, the reporter handed the microphone to the Nets star Durant: "Kevin, you performed well in the game today. Can you talk about your feelings? What are your expectations for the next game?"
Durant said confidently: "It feels great! We played team basketball on the court today, and everyone contributed to the victory. For the next games, I look forward to us continuing to maintain this state and continue to improve." With my own strength and ability, I can compete for the championship.”
The reporter continued to ask Durant: "As the core of the team, what do you think is the biggest advantage of the Nets in the championship?"
Durant answered without hesitation: "Our biggest advantage is teamwork. We have excellent players and coaching staff, and everyone is willing to give everything to the team. In the game, we trust each other and support each other. This kind of team Spirit will be our biggest weapon in our pursuit of the championship.”
Later, the reporter interviewed Cousins, the Nets' core inside player: "You have shown strong dominance in the paint. Can you share your secret? What are your plans for the next game?"
Cousins replied with a smile: "The secret is to train hard and stay focused. I always believe that only by constantly working hard and improving yourself can you show your best condition on the court. I will continue to maintain this for the next games." Focus and work hard to contribute more to the team.”
Porzingis was also interviewed. The reporter asked: "You felt hot on the outside today and hit consecutive three-pointers. What do you think?"
Porzingis said modestly: "Just stay confident and focused. During the game, I always maintain my desire and pursuit of shooting. I believe that every shot I take can hit the target."
The Nets players are all in high spirits, with confidence and joy on their faces.
They are full of expectations and confidence in the playoffs, as if the championship is already waving to them.
Head coach Lu Yong also made bold remarks: "I believe our team has the ability to defend the championship. The players are all very good, and they have a very high competitive level and team spirit. As long as we continue to maintain this state and work hard, the championship will definitely be won." Belongs to us!"
On the other side, the Magic players seemed a little frustrated and lost.
The reporter handed the microphone to their head coach Clifford: "Coach Clifford, what is your evaluation of the team's performance in the playoffs? In what areas do you think the team needs to improve?"
Clifford shook his head helplessly: "Our performance in the playoffs was indeed not ideal and did not play to our level and style. I think we need to strengthen communication and collaboration on the defensive end and improve the overall defensive intensity. In Offensively, we also need to be more diverse and create more scoring opportunities.”
As the core of the Magic team, Vucevic also accepted an interview: "What do you think of the strength of the Nets? In what aspects do they cause you the most trouble?"
Vucevic sighed and replied: "The Nets are very strong. They have shown a very high level on both offense and defense. The teamwork is very tacit, and everyone can play their own strengths and weaknesses." Advantage. In the game, their fast break counterattacks and outside three-pointers caused us a lot of trouble, and we were unable to effectively limit their scoring."
The reporter turned to Magic point guard Fultz: "What do you think you can improve on in this game?"
Fultz pondered for a moment and said: "We do need to improve in many aspects of this game. On the defensive end, we need to be more rigorous and focused and not allow our opponents to score easily. On the offensive end, we need to execute our tactics better and play our best. rhythm and style."
As the starting forward of the Magic, Gordon also expressed his views: "The main reason for being swept in the playoffs is that the opponents are too strong. The Nets performed very well in both personal skills and teamwork. I think that in the league No team is a rival to the Nets, and it is only a matter of time before they win the cup." (End of Chapter)