Updated: 2013-03-24

The timeout, when Van Gundy signaled to the referee for a timeout, the score on the field had been rewritten to 14:6 by the Celtics, and only five minutes had passed in the first quarter.

If the Celtic offensive mode can be described as a tide, then what the Magic encountered today must be the most surging stage of the rising tide, which almost instantly drowned them.

This is a very helpless situation. Van Gundy yelled on the sidelines for almost five minutes, but it couldn't change anything at all. Even if he had changed people a few times, he could not curb the Celtics' attack.

Just like Rivers' request, the Celtics' offensive propulsion speed did not blindly seek speed, nor did they have to kill their opponents with one blow. They pay more attention to offensive efficiency.

However, when seizing the opportunity to get a fast break, engines like Rondo, plus the other four guys, can be shocking, and this is all based on the strict defense of the Celtics themselves.

Grasp the opponent's weakness and then stab it out with an extremely ruthless knife. It is not only accurate, but also very fatal.

Once such offensive efficiency is on track, it is definitely a killer. Just like the Spurs under Popovich's command, what they never want is gorgeous, but an ultimate practicality.

They may not have an amazing gorgeous performance in a game, but the numbers on the scoreboard will truly reflect their abilities.

Rivers now requires the Celtics to perform the same rhythm. There is no need for every ball to play gorgeous cooperation, but it is necessary to ensure that every link is efficient.

Don't make mistakes, or make up for it after making mistakes, rather than being seized by your opponent to hit your fast attack.

Now the Celtics' defense starts with reducing mistakes. Even if there are mistakes, it will minimize the threat. Such a team is completely trying to hone themselves for the playoffs.

Although the regular season is not over yet, Rivers' goal this season is not as simple as entering the playoffs.

You can't get any league titles in the regular season, but in the playoffs, the Celtics have only one goal, and Rivers' efforts are about to go there.

Although Rivers didn't say anything to the media before the start of the season, this guy had long been thinking about the championship trophy after getting Garnett and others.

What is the first in the regular season and the top five average scores, these are obviously all over the world. Only the playoff championship is the final evaluation criteria. Whether you are the king or not, the trophy can tell everything.

Rivers didn't want to have a lively season, becoming the leader in the regular season, and then being kicked out in the playoffs. He had to prepare and would definitely not delay until the start of the game.

During the regular season, we keep polishing the team's skills and tactics, and gradually molding the team into shape. Even if there are any missing parts, we can use this period to make up for it.

In the transfer market, Angie takes action very quickly, and in the coach position, Rivers' move is not slower than anyone else. Just look at the current Celtics record, you can feel this.

Compared with the Celtics, Van Gundy's current gap is not a small one. Although the Magic's current record is good, as a coach, he understands where the gap lies.

At least now, Van Gundy cannot make the Magic's overall playing style consistent. The main and secondary relationship between the internal and external lines often needs to be adjusted according to the feel of the players, which is a very fatal flaw.

Although the Magic now have a big guy like Howard in the inside, this is a world of difference from O'Neal's era. Now Orlando's offensive firepower points are more on the periphery.

However, Van Gundy couldn't turn the situation around on this issue. Although this old guy really hoped that he would have a tough character who could destroy cities and villages in the inside, Howard was obviously a little short of time.

It’s not that Howard is useless, but compared with this guy’s defensive ability, Howard’s offensive firepower is really not very good. No matter whether it is a small hook or a moving footstep at the basket, Howard, with a tendon body, is far inferior to O’Neal. Not to mention that he was in his peak period, even now, there is still a gap.

There was no reason why O'Neal was able to lead the Magic into an Eastern Conference team with Hardaway. This guy's destructive power at the basket was on the one hand, and the big shark's offensive firepower was indeed strong!

In an era when the inside is gradually weakening, O'Neal can still get the scoring champion by relying on his own basket offense, which is a proof that his destructive power and offensive methods really make the opponent very troubled.

Especially while taking advantage of his own advantages, O'Neal has many offensive methods at the basket. No matter whether it is a strong attack or a single player with his back, this guy has two tricks.

Although he was cheated on by Olajuwon once, O'Neal was a little immature at that time.

If both of them were in their peak period, the outcome was hard to say. At least O'Neal would not lose so miserably, and his strong physique would definitely be a huge weapon at the basket.

Howard's physical fitness is now undeniable. He needs strength and bounce, and he does not suffer any loss in height, but this guy's offensive methods are absolutely pale.

Face and carry the basket, the hit rate is very unreliable. The only one he inherits O'Neal is probably his free throwing skills. He is also bad and even has the stance to surpass his predecessors.

When everyone mentioned O'Neal in the past, they said that at critical moments, they could "cut sharks" and it would definitely be accurate if they were cut.

But now many teams will take the initiative to kill Howard when they hit the Magic team, especially in the last few minutes of the game. If they cut, you may win.

"I didn't have O'Neal's life, but I got O'Neal's disease." This is what many people commented on Howard. Although it was a bit damaged, it had a bit of a sharp smell.

The Magic have been hoping that Howard can get out of the way, at least he can stand in the inside and become an offensive fulcrum. However, Van Gundy has coached O'Neal after all. He knew that no matter whether Howard can win the championship in the future, at least at the center position, he could not reach O'Neal's height.

At least in terms of offense, unless Howard can work hard for a few years, the gap between him and O'Neal will never be compensated, and this is definitely not an alarmist statement.

Just like Van Gundy called for this timeout, the behind in the score is not fatal, but if the tactically selective error or the offensive point is wrong, it is a big trouble.

Looking at the players around him, Van Gundy knew that the confrontation just now put a lot of pressure on these guys.

It was not that the shouts of the fans around them affected them, but when they were fighting on the court, they could clearly feel that the focus of both sides was different, especially in terms of efficiency, which was a bit worse.

Van Gundy called for a timeout, one to curb the Celtics' offensive momentum, and another reason is to change the current state of the Magic, especially the center of the offensive.

"Dwight, your task is to protect the rebounds inside, not as the main offensive point. I need you to cover your teammates' offensive firepower and don't bother the other to fight one-on-one. I hope you remember that basketball is the cooperation of five people, not a performance of one person, and you have fallen into the trap designed by the other party."

If it were normal, Van Gundy might not have said such merciless words, but the situation on the court just now was very clear, and Howard was already attacking with a feverish mind!

If this guy is not awakened at this time, the Magic may not even be able to hold on to the first quarter. This damn point difference is caused by Howard's zero-for-foot shots.

And this guy was still yelling at Nelson before the timeout, why didn’t he pass the basketball to him earlier? With such a mentality, he wanted to kill the boy wearing No. 99 clothes on the opposite side? That was a dream!

However, Van Gundy also knew that Howard was a little out of control today because he was teased by his opponent.

If it weren't for the provocation that Chen Feng kept nagging in his ear, Howard wouldn't have been so abnormal.

If it were other games, Howard rarely asked for attack so strongly. It was obvious that he was stimulated by his opponent, especially because of the news before the game, which made Howard lose his calm mind long ago.

Van Gundy didn't know how to evaluate Chen Feng, but he could see that if he really let Howard try to fight Chen Feng, howard was designated to lose in the competition of basketball IQ.

Because the cunning bald boy was so slick, Howard was teased by him and the main attacker was four times, but the boy played one at the beginning, and then he helped his teammates several times in the interior.

If this is the case for ordinary people, it will be so turbulent before the game begins. How could it be possible to not seize the opportunity to humiliate your opponent and attack with the ball. This is definitely inevitable.

But the kid seemed to have no idea at all. Except for the first attack, he fought fiercely, he was incorporating himself into the entire Celtic attack.

Such a calm head is definitely not the kind of person who makes mistakes easily. Howard hit a piece of iron this time.

Not only did Howard not gain any advantage in the basket battle, but he was always at a disadvantage in dominance. Van Gundy can only temporarily let this guy avoid such a showdown.

If I kept letting go, maybe that unlucky Howard would be cursed by Chen Feng. With his offensive efficiency, it is really painful to think about it.

So, at this time, Van Gundy had to consider not only Howard's emotions, but also he had to warn this monster like this. If you want to win, you have to be obedient.

After all, the team's boss is still Van Gundy, and Howard is not O'Neal yet, so he won't dare to resist the head coach's intention. Even if he is unhappy, he has to stay by the side in silence.

Character determines the future, and this sentence is absolutely true. If it were O'Neal, he would definitely tell the head coach loudly that I want to lead the game and you have to let the defender pass the ball to me.

This is a kind of confidence, and also a strong sense of confidence. You can say that he is domineering, but this guy will definitely use a result that makes you have nothing to say to make you choose to believe him in the end.

What Howard lacks now is this ability, so O'Neal laughed at him in the newspaper. He is just an imitator and a big boy who likes to play tricks. He is far from being a successor.

Even if Orlando fans hope Howard can become the next O'Neal, it seems that this wish will be delayed indefinitely for the time being, and in a short period of time, he will not be able to bear the title.

To settle Howard, the adjustment Van Gundy needs to make is not over. He just wants the players to understand that the chaos just now has been suppressed, and he hopes that everything will be the same for the rest of the game.

"You partnered with Carlos to make the back line alive. In those few minutes just now, you were so restricted by Rondo. I don't want the next game to be like this. Remember this sentence from me."

Van Gundy pointed to Nelson and said, too, he replaced Bogans from the field and replaced Arroyo.

The defense intensity of the two small men instantly decreased, but at this time, Van Gundy had to consider not only tightening the defense line, after all, the behind-the-scenes people are the Magic team, and defense alone is definitely useless.

If the offense cannot open up, everything will be in vain. Press Howard's desire to attack is to spread out the offensive firepower network of the entire Magic team so as to catch up with the gap.

Howard is not the first choice for the offense. In fact, the Magic originally played this way, but today it is a bit special. Howard's desire to get the ball is too strong.

Now that's it, Van Gundy puts these things openly, just warning Howard not to make this game bad because of a person's problem!

The combination of Arroyo and Nelson is to cause trouble for Rondo in the backcourt, and Van Gundy's offensive focus is no longer here. He needs two other guys to stand up in time at this moment.

"Rashard, you and Hidayet need to expand the range of movement, and the firepower points on the periphery have not been able to be opened. This is the main reason why the opponent dares to shrink the defense. This problem must be changed."

The adjustment of the back line is just to better utilize speed to attack the Celtics, but Van Gundy's killer moves are definitely not Arroyo and Nelson. What he cares more about is the Magic's two heavy artillery.

After five minutes of silence, Van Gundy now needs these two guys to be tough, at least to bring changes to the team.

After all, the Magic are not a soft persimmon in the East. Even if the North Shore Garden Arena is difficult to conquer, it will not be bullied by the opponent like this. Losing is not scary, and losing confidence is fatal.

Van Gundy wants Boston fans to see that the Orlando Magic are not so easy to be defeated.

He wants to fight back, and the musketeers of the Magic Team have loaded the bullets...

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