Five Hundred and Twelve. Don’t You Want This Knee?

"Blooming Rose (B): The preparatory task on the road to dominance. The host's current biggest opponent is Derrick Rose.

Event goal: Defeat the Bulls.

Event reward: B-level lottery card.

Failure penalty: The difficulty of the next prerequisite task will be increased to A level. "

Suddenly a new incident happened... Sun Ce felt that this ninth game of the new season... was too difficult!

Lots of pressure on me!

There are too many events piled up in this game!

Sun Ce and Rose admire each other, but the relationship between gentlemen is as light as water. The two of them don't have much communication outside of the game...basically no communication outside of the game.

Both teams take this game very seriously and are extremely hostile to each other.

For the Grizzlies... Sun Ce has already said that they cannot continue their winning streak, and... for the team, this is also a declaration of confidence.

The Bulls are absolutely not willing to be a stepping stone for the Grizzlies to become a truly strong team.

"Derrick Rose, ability evaluation is S-, offense is S-, defense is A-, three-pointer is B, mid-range shot is B-, layup is A+, speed is S-, change of direction acceleration breakthrough is S+, endurance is A, strength is A-... "

Judging from the ability evaluation, Rose is not the top end point, and his layup shooting rate is low. After the World Championships, it can be seen that COSCO has practiced hard and made progress, but it is still unstable.

But physical fitness can make up for a lot of things. His overall speed is similar to that of Sun Ce, but his explosive acceleration is the only one in the league. This makes it easier for him to shoot at the basket, which is not considered top-notch. He often breaks into the inside. Some The point guard remains at the free throw line.

Also, my stamina is not particularly good. As I play for a long time, my efficiency declines and my mistakes are high...

But sometimes, there are some intangible things that you can't see.

He has injected confidence into this team, which comes from his thorough preparation. He studies his opponents carefully and trains hard every day. Even if Thibodeau's devilish training seems to be squeezing his potential, he does not complain. .

The best thing about him is that he always puts the team first. He fights for the team, which makes him unique. He has replaced Hinrich as the team leader since his rookie season.

He has an extremely strong desire to win,

He will also selflessly give all his attention to his teammates. He does not want to be a lone hero by himself, he wants to involve his teammates, which makes him very special.

Overall, Rose has definitely not reached the peak of his talent. He had just turned 22 years old at the time of training camp.

A 22-year-old with such an evaluation of his ability... Thibodeau calling him back to the team after the World Championships to train to the death must have been a big help, but there is no doubt about his talent! A 22-year-old S-level player... This is Sun Ce's youngest superstar!

If he were to lead the team as the core, Sun Ce felt that he was completely incomparable to Rose. The gap was too big.

But...his grandson doesn't need to lead the team alone!

Unlike Rose, a combo guard who mainly scores and assists with passing, Sun Ce's characteristic is that when the team atmosphere is good and the tactics are suitable, he plays best when his teammates are better.

The strength of the team is also part of judging whether a core player is good.

So even though there is a big gap between Sun Ce and Rose, he is not afraid of Rose because his teammates are better!

The strongest player on the Bulls is Rose, S-level.

There are still three stars left who are at least A-level.

"Joakim Noah, ability evaluation A-, offense C+, defense A+, passing B+... averaged 10 points, 11 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game."

As a representative center of the new generation, Noah is a very good support core and interior defensive gate. He has certain mid-range shooting ability, but his overall offensive ability is poor, his physical fitness is not particularly outstanding, and he is prone to injuries. He was lacking last season. He has played nearly 20 games, but he plays hard and passionately.

"Carlos Boozer, ability rating A, offense S-, defense D... averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game."

Sun Ce saw that Boozer's defense had become worse again. It's not that there were no teams that defended four against one, but it was really rare for a team like Boozer to have a negative defensive efficiency. Nash, who couldn't defend well, could at least keep up with pitchers. Apart from being good at single defense in the low post, Boozer has no desire to defend in other aspects, but these days there are fewer and fewer low post singles players.

Sun Ce felt that the Bulls' maximum salary was a waste. He remembered that Boozer was waived by the Bulls using the Arenas clause before the contract ended.

However, Boozer's offensive ability should not be underestimated. So far this season, his 45% mid-range shooting percentage is second only to Nowitzki's 52% mid-range shooting percentage and 5%. Kobe's 11 mid-range shooting percentage is not as high as the first two, but he is not the first point of attack, so he is already outstanding.

The long two-point shooting rate is also very high, 43%, which is also ranked third in the league, second only to Nowitzki's long two-point shooting rate of 46% and Durant's 46%. Forty-four long two-point field goals.

The shooting percentage at the basket is even more incredible, 69%.

"Luol Deng, ability evaluation is A, offense is B+, defense is A+, three-pointer is A, mid-range shot is C, layup is B+, passing is B - speed is A, strength is A+, endurance is S..."

This is the Bulls' strongest perimeter defender, and he is only 25 years old. Although the British Jordan does not deserve the nickname, he is definitely one of the best strikers in the league.

The Bulls' last starter, Keith Bogans, has a C rating and is the Bulls' weakest link.

But he works very hard on the defensive end. He has a B-level defensive evaluation. His athletic ability is average, and his speed is B+ and he has no explosive power. However, he is physically strong and can carry the power forward. As the oldest player of the Bulls, he is the leader of the Bulls' locker room. .

In addition to these, the Bulls also have Ty Gibson, Korver, Kurt Thomas, James Johnson, Omer Asik, and CJ Watson on the bench.

Although there is a gap between the rotation lineup and the Grizzlies, this lineup is very suitable for Rose, who mainly focuses on breakthroughs, and there are many shots that can be shot.

Sun Ce remembers that after Rose won the regular season MVP, no one regarded him as a top five player in the league in the new season, because the Bulls are not just strong on his own, the entire team is very good!

But, in a team competition, Sun Ce looked at his teammates... very confident!

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At 5:28 pm, the game was about to start, and the referee signaled the two teams to start.

The Grizzlies sent out a lineup of Sun Ce, Conley, Gay, Randolph, and Gasol.

The Bulls sent out a lineup of Rose, Bogans, Luol Deng, Boozer, and Noah.

This is the starting combination of the two teams that has not changed since the new season.

Gasol and Noah came to the center circle to wait for the jump ball.

Noah is like an ostrich, with a big head that stretches forward, and his nostrils are so wide when he looks at Gasol. With his red jersey, he can only spray white smoke from his nostrils.

This made Gasol feel very annoyed and unhappy.

But he held back his anger. This was Noah's characteristic, and he had known it for a long time.

At half past five, the referee blew the whistle to start the game and threw the ball into the air.

Before Noah took off, he kicked the floor hard and took off with a roar. Fortunately, Gasol had experienced this situation before. He took advantage of his height and wingspan to touch the ball first and slapped the ball backward.

Sun Ce was still looking at Noah when he received the ball... This guy must be deep in ice!

In the past, it was just a roar, but this time it was actually added with stomping and dancing like a god?

After a while, Sun Ce controlled the rhythm and pushed forward. When the starting twin towers are there, he usually can't afford a fast break.

Sun Ce advanced to the frontcourt and found Luol Deng coming to guard him!

Coach Thibodeau on the Bulls bench was also helpless. He had no choice but to use Luol Deng to defend him. The outside duo would have a great height disadvantage to defend Sun Ce. This guy would definitely sit in the low post and play.

Fortunately, the Grizzlies are starting with two point guards. Rose is not tall enough to guard most shooting guards, but he has a height advantage when guarding Conley, and he also has an all-round advantage in speed and strength.

Sun Ce calmly waited for his teammates to get into position. He saw that Randolph had no obvious advantage against Boozer in the blocking position. Boozer was not good at anything else. He was really good at guarding the low post. It was good to have height, but... Randolph is also a short big man.

Gasol is basically unable to hit Noah in the low post.

But there is still an advantage. Luol Deng is here to guard him, and Gay is facing Bogans...

Sun Ce did not pass the ball directly, but first asked Randolph to open up and let Gasol move to the high post. He gave the ball to Gasol and then took Luol Deng to the low post. Conley was outside the weak side three-point line. Open up the space and create opportunities for Guy to shoot or distribute the ball in isolation on the wing, minimizing the possibility of Guy being flanked.

Gay received the ball and took a step to the baseline. Boozer chose to flank and moved up. Randolph took the opportunity to cut in, attracting Luol Deng's cover and Noah's contraction!

The tactical coordination is perfect! Guy stretched the ball out of the baseline and threw it towards Sun Ce on the other side of the baseline.

Sun Ce received the ball, sided to avoid possible help, and made a baseline hook from close range... it went in!

Ross closed his mouth and snorted from his nostrils when he saw this scene. He also knew that Sun Ce's personal ability was far inferior to him when he didn't explode. But when it came to utilizing his teammates, Sun Ce was much better than him and could use his limited strength. Take it to the extreme.

This goal is a good example. Mesozoic and veteran players like Gay and Randolph are willing to help Sun Ce create opportunities.

In the transition between offense and defense, Rose received the ball and quickly advanced toward the frontcourt.

The Bulls are a standard defensive counterattack team. They must maintain their intensity even if they are not playing defense. This is Coach Thibodeau's coaching characteristic.

Gay stayed at the top arc, waiting for Rose to advance.

Sun Ce followed Deng Yingqiao to move, and the point guard and small forward switched defenses. This is really rare in the NBA except for the Heat who like to use James to defend point guards.

However, although Gay's defense is excellent, A-level defensive ability, first-class level, but he can't defend Rose...

Rose made continuous changes and exploded with explosive speed, breaking through and rushing into the inside. Even a physically fit man like Guy couldn't keep up!

Gasol was well prepared and took a step forward. Rose jumped straight up to meet Gasol, attracting the defensive attention of Gay who was chasing him and Gasol who was covering up. After Sol's confrontation, Rose leaned over in the air and passed the ball to the outside of the three-second zone on the left side of the basket. Noah caught the ball and made a throw!

Watching this ball made Sun Ce feel pain in his knees!

He obviously wanted to pass the ball, but he actually jumped with all his strength!

And the arc of the change of direction is even more terrifying than last season and before the World Championships!

This reminded Sun Ce of a rumor. In 2005, it was not Van Gundy who suggested that Yao Ming gain weight and change his playing style, but Thibodeau... Who would dare to think that Thibodeau was not the Rockets' defensive assistant, physical coach, or body shape coach back then? ...but a shooting coach!

However, regardless of how damaging Rose's style of play is to his knees, just talking about the improvement in strength, just like Yao Ming's leap into a super center averaging 22+10 per game in the 2005-06 season, Rose's strength has also undergone substantial improvement in a few months. leap!

But the fans at the scene felt weird...

Rose is a scoring combo guard, and his first attack is an assist, while Sun Ce is said to be the man with organizational talent who will succeed Kidd, but he starts with a shooting.

And take a closer look at the comparison of the two players' average data on the big screen... Sun Ce averaged six assists per game, and Rose averaged seven assists per game...

This is a very mysterious thing.

In the transition between offense and defense, Sun Ce advanced to the frontcourt. After a wave of testing, both teams knew how the other side would play at the beginning, and the defense began to change.