Chapter 1338 1337. Process (2/5)

Chapter 1338 1337. Process (25)

“Progressive Princeton?”

"Yes, progressive Princeton, this is our new tactic, and it is still being improved. With Rajan, our cavalry tactics can also perform better, and we have more ways to integrate our players into In the team's offense, I think we will get better and better, and we will wait for Sean to come back. Tracy is too impulsive, but he is a good teammate, and he will stand up when his teammates are in trouble..."

When Coach Kruger was asked about the new tactics used in the first three quarters today, he named the name that the team members unanimously approved.

Liu Mang named the new tactic "Super Sun and Sky Tactics", which was collectively rejected by his teammates.

Coach Kruger’s name “Progressive Princeton” was unanimously approved.

Liu Mang felt that these teammates had no appreciation level at all. As expected, artists are all lonely...

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With 12 wins and 6 losses, the Hawks have consolidated their third position in the Eastern Conference. After three consecutive away games in the Southwest Division, the Hawks returned to Atlanta and will start a wave of home games.

But here comes the problem.

McGrady punched someone, and a fight ensued. McGrady received two punches and hit Ginobili three times. It almost caused a group fight and was suspended for five games. A fine of US$10,000, including being unable to play five games. As the Hawks' second-highest salary after Liu Mang, and one of the top ten highest-paid players in the league just short of the designated veteran maximum salary of US$1.5 million, McGrady will have to bleed a lot this time. .

Ginobili's flagrant foul was increased to level 2 and he was suspended for one game. The subsequent fight was suspended for five games, for a total of six games.

This punishment was considered serious. The fight between the two did not trigger a large-scale conflict. It was just that the league wanted to make a warning to others. Artest's presence would always remind the league of Mount Auburn...

During the game, Duncan's technical foul was cancelled. Kwame Brown rushed forward with his fists waving, and there was a possibility of increasing the scope of the fight, but Duncan...

When the fight ended and the technical foul was determined, the TV commentators and fans were wondering why Duncan also received the technical foul.

In addition to McGrady being suspended for five games, Marion's X-ray examination determined that there was no problem with the bones. An MRI examination showed that the ligaments were only overstretched and the cartilage was bruised. Except for the detached knuckles, there was no serious problem!

But knuckle detachment is more troublesome than shoulder dislocation. This is because the bones are separated, and a plaster or splint is required to allow the connective tissue between the bones to grow again.

This Liu Mang couldn't use his star points and physical potions to quickly cure Marion, so he could only wait.

The estimated recovery time is two to three weeks.

Liu Mang knew that it was about two weeks, and the system's calculations were correct, but it was still a long time.

That is to say, there is a high probability that Marion will basically not be able to play in the first half of December, and McGrady will not be able to play in the first ten days of December...

The atmosphere of a team is definitely not good if a teammate is angry and indifferent when a teammate is raped.

When teammates suffer a loss, others immediately go to help, and the team atmosphere must be good.

Eagles fans are very happy that their team has a good atmosphere. Marion has had a close relationship with his teammates since he came, which makes the fans feel happy.

After all, he is a super power forward who once averaged 20+10 points per game and is now at his peak. When he came to the Hawks, his data dropped to 12 points and 11 rebounds per game. Some fans were worried that Marion would be unhappy and not get along well with his teammates. After all, they can all see it. Coming out, Marion just had less possession of the ball, took fewer shots, his scoring dropped, and he rebounded more.

But without Tracy McGrady and Marion standing up for his teammates, Eagles fans were a lot more worried in the five games in early December.

Liu Mang and the coaching staff are also worried. They have just found some ways to integrate Marion more into the team's offense, but they have to postpone it again.

But that’s it, it’s just a good time to train the newcomers, rearrange the rotation time, try to let Rondo, who is gradually figuring out how to use it, play more, and also let Granger and David Lee, the two second-year players, find a clearer position. .

Since Marion and McGrady missed five games together, Millsap, who was sent to the Development League, was recalled, and Ryan Hollins, who had not played a game with the team, was also placed on the active list.

Marion's absence cannot be made up for by the aging Rasheed Wallace or the second-year David Lee. Millsap averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds per game in the G League, but that's not the case in the NBA. At another level, Hollins... has the characteristic of being high and can be used as a third center.

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With the two top starters absent, the game will come as it should.

It's been a long time since the starting lineup has been this good, and it's even worse than when they were rested in the previous two seasons.

Liu Mang, Battier, Prince, David Lee, Kwame Brown, this is the Hawks' starting lineup for the five games that McGrady was absent.

In five games, against the Clippers, SuperSonics, Jazz, Kings, and Wizards, the Hawks achieved a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.

Liu Mang's scoring surged significantly in five games, averaging 33 points, 8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.2 blocks in 35 minutes per game.

The performance of role players is indeed unstable. No matter how talented Rondo is, he is still a rookie. When he plays less time, he feels amazing. After more playing time, even if he knows how to use his characteristics, more shortcomings are exposed.

There is no way to expect all rookies to become first-tier or second-tier stars like Liu Mang, Duncan, James, and Paul. Under the premise that the Hawks' goal is to maintain their home advantage in the first round, the Hawks have patience even if they don't play well.

Moreover, Rondo's average playing time of 20 minutes per game, 3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5 assists have surprised the Hawks coaching staff.

David Lee's singles skills are getting better and better, and his defensive rebounding is no worse than Marion, but his offensive rebounding is basically zero.

He has a broad body and solid blocking, but his shortcomings are insufficient explosiveness, weak tactical awareness, and zero defense.

Millsap has strong impact ability, good offensive rebounding, and good defense, but he has no offensive skills and poor defensive rebounding.

Granger has shown talent, excellent shooting on both wings, stable defense, no amazing performance, but very stable. Although he is tall, he will not easily lose his position when switching to point guard or shooting guard.

Mainly because of his generous personality, he has a leadership temperament in his second year.

Granger also saw it clearly. He knew what the Hawks needed him to do, and he also knew that after two to three years of polishing, when his rookie contract was almost done, he would be sold, like Iguodala and Josh Smith, in exchange for draft picks or immediate combat power, so he could be patient.

The Hawks' reputation of helping the players who were traded out choose a good next home has gradually been known by players, fans, and the media after stars such as Rahim, Ratliff, Boozer, Josh Smith, and Iguodala left the team one after another and all had good destinations. It has become the key for the Hawks to attract young players or stars in their prime.

The veterans don't care much about this. They either want more money at the end of their careers, or choose a team that has a better chance of winning the championship.

With 15 wins and 8 losses, the Hawks have a good record, and are stable in the third place in the East, surpassing the fifth place Heat in the East.

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"Cheers..."

The little girl raised her drink and toasted with the adults.

"Tracy, you can finally play again!" Liu Mang was very happy.

On December 9, the day after the Hawks played their first five games in December, Liu Mang invited McGrady and his family to his home and held a family party for just their two families.

"I can't wait, you actually lost to the Clippers, you are so useless." McGrady complained about Liu Mang.

What can Liu Mang do? The Clippers saw him as if they had met the murderer of their father. Brand and Cassell, who were still struggling with contract issues, played desperately and committed fierce fouls. Liu Mang was protected and played for only 27 minutes. The Hawks lost to the Clippers 97 to 107.

The key is that Jason Terry was defended by Cassell. This guy is 37 years old, but he still averages 13 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.3 steals per game...

It's just that Cassell's characteristics of becoming a cancer in the contract year have come into play again. He still wants a big contract. The Clippers have been dragging it out, and Cassell has started to toss again. The Clippers seemed to be on the rise last season, but they hit the rocks again...

But facing Liu Mang, who is breaking the away game scoring record and becoming the only one in history to score 90 points in a single game, and who has completed this feat above them, the Clippers have to fight like they are facing the enemy who killed their father.

After complaining about Liu Mang, McGrady felt much better.

As a professional player, the feeling of not being able to play the game is tormenting. Moreover, not to mention the suspension, McGrady lost 1.13 million US dollars in salary in five games, and there was also a fine.

Originally, Marion was ready to help McGrady pay these fines, but McGrady refused to save face.

The face was saved, but more than one million US dollars were lost...

After being complained by McGrady, Liu Mang is in high spirits now, McGrady is finally coming back!

Without McGrady and Marion, Liu Mang can still lead the team to win, but it is relatively difficult!

One thing is quite troublesome. The opponents in the five games are not top teams, but there are still only 3 wins and 2 losses.

It is necessary to train new players and win games. Without McGrady and Marion, Liu Mang has to clean up the mess for young teammates in almost every game. He plays very well, but he doesn't feel good when he loses.

If Liu Mang is allowed to play more with Jason Terry, Prince, and Kwame Brown regardless of physical fitness, and play 40 minutes per game, even without McGrady and Marion, Liu Mang is confident that he can win consecutive games. Even if it is just one season, Liu Mang is confident that he can hit 60 wins, but the team's plan is not like this. The team wants a long-term plan. Liu Mang's career is still long. In people's opinion, Liu Mang's playing style and ability to stay healthy will have at least 10 years of peak period.

With McGrady back, the team will return to a relatively normal style of play, which will be much easier.