rpbooks Chapter 391 Defensive Strength
Chapter 391 Defensive Strength
Chapter 391 Defensive Strength
The most obvious change at the Staples Center is that fans are holding more MVP signs.This is their way of supporting Xu Tian. No matter whether Xu Tian can win the regular season MVP or not, at least their hearts have been expressed, which is enough for them to wait for the result with peace of mind.
Barkley and Kenny Smith appeared more as commentators, basically only explaining Lakers games.Naturally, these two partners were the commentators for this match held in front of TNT's home.
Barkley and Kenny Smith tried not to make a sound before the game, maintained their voices, and waited for the upcoming game.
Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale called Tony Allen, who was warming up for shooting, to his side, and emphasized several defensive points to him again, so that the latter could limit Xu Tian as much as possible.
Tony Allen is 193 cm tall and weighs 97 kg. Although he is at a disadvantage in height and weight, he is the most suitable to defend Xu Tian.After all, he once restricted Durant very uncomfortable in the playoffs, and he has a lot of experience in defending super scorers.
Xu Tian had already finished stretching, and was steadily warming up for shooting before the game, hardly missing any shots.It is really not difficult for him to shoot without confrontation.
Alice turned on the huge TV in the living room and began to watch the upcoming game.
Barkley and Kenny Smith began to explain the game live after the introduction, so that fans can understand the background of the game more intuitively.
The Warriors lost in the game against the Bucks last night, narrowing the win gap with the Lakers to 1.5 games, but the industry generally believes that the Lakers will not be able to catch up with the Warriors in the end.But once there are variables, the Lakers' opponent in the first round is likely to become the Grizzlies.
Although the Grizzlies do not have top stars, they have a tough style and are opponents that many teams in the West are unwilling to meet in the playoffs.
Jeff Green is 206 cm tall and weighs 107 kg. He is similar in size to George and takes on the defensive task of George.
Mike Conley is 185 cm tall and weighs 79 kg, but since the Lakers still have Kobe on the outside, he can only deal with it.
The problem for the Lakers is the Grizzlies' insiders, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph.
Marc Gasol is 216 centimeters tall and weighs 120 kilograms. He is a heavy center in the true sense. It is difficult for the Lakers inside players to limit him.
Zach Randolph is 206 centimeters tall and weighs 118 kilograms. He is good at digging inside and defending him is also a huge challenge for the Lakers inside players.
Don't bother talking!
The referee throws the basketball, and Marc Gasol and Tyson Chandler take off at the same time, competing for the first offensive ball of the game.
Xu Tian got the ball from Tyson Chandler and dribbled the ball slowly across the half court amidst the shouts of MVP.
Josh Smith is more flexible than Zach Randolph, running to the top of the arc and playing pick-and-roll with Xu Tian who holds the ball.
Tony Allen did not evade, relying on experience to quickly bypass Josh Smith's weak screen, and continued to restrict Xu Tian.
Xu Tian dribbled the ball behind Tony Allen's right hand that wanted to steal it, but unexpectedly found that Tony Allen was still not out of position.This made him understand that the opposing defender is a very experienced player.
Tony Allen stepped up his intensity as soon as he came on the court, but Xu Tian's rhythm was not affected in the slightest, which surprised him, and at the same time he was even more wary in his heart.He has defended Durant before, but he has never felt such a strong offensive pressure.
Mike Conley is at a disadvantage in height, but he has a good mentality. He is tough and Kobe is stuck, blocking his receiving route.
Jeff Green is a player with relatively poor perimeter defense for the Grizzlies, but he showed his fullest energy and also spared no effort to block George and prevent him from receiving the ball.
Xu Tian took a rough look around the penalty area. Josh Smith and Tyson Chandler were restricted by the Grizzlies' insiders, and there was no room for them.The Grizzlies' defense was tough and did not leave any room for the Lakers to relax.
Xu Tian knows that to play against a team like the Grizzlies, he needs to forcibly open up his personal ability, switch to a post-up mode, and single-handedly play against Tony Allen, who is behind the top defense.
When Tony Allen put his right arm against Xu Tian's back, he had a rough idea of how strong his core strength was. He lowered his height a bit, and kept his body position by lowering his center of gravity to avoid being pushed inside.
Feeling the solid force from his back, Xu Tian took the ball on the spot, using his right foot as the pivot foot, and faked his left foot to try to shake out the space.
Tony Allen went up decisively, hitting Xu Tian's arm with both hands, even after hearing the referee's whistle, he still didn't stop immediately.His offensive ability is not good, and he believes in the creed of "I don't know much about offense, but you don't want to understand it either". Although he can't defend, he still needs to let Xu Tian feel his defensive strength.
The Staples Center has experienced several playoffs, and most fans can see that Tony Allen is in good shape, and they boo him without hesitation, trying to influence his state.
Tony Allen is a veteran with rich experience. He ignored the interference of the fans on the scene, and then lowered his focus to defend Xu Tian, who received the serve from the frontcourt.
Xu Tian's core strength is stronger than Tony Allen's, so the attack just now was not fully exerted, and his muscles were still in a relaxed state. Before Tony Allen could react, he took a step outside the three-point line and directly made a three-pointer.
Seeing Xu Tian raising his hand, Tony Allen immediately realized that there was a mistake, and rushed over to try to defend.Since he already had a foul on his back, the blockade was not firm.
Xu Tian is taller than Tony Allen, and he can jump very high, so that Tony Allen can only reach his chest, and has no defensive threat at all.
Three points, hit!
3-0! (Lakers score first)
Xu Tian made a three-point gesture with both hands, and spread his arms to welcome the cheers of the fans.
Marc Gasol caught the ball from the net, stepped out of the baseline, and sent it to Mike Conley.
Mike Conley pressed the 8-second attack time to pass halftime, suppressed the offensive rhythm from the beginning, and dragged the game into a positional battle that they are better at.
Marc Gasol pulls Tyson Chandler out of the paint to create space for Zach Randolph to attack.
Mike Conley lobs it straight to Zach Randolph in the post.
Josh Smith weighed less than Zach Randolph, couldn't withstand the back, and couldn't stop falling backwards.
Zach Randolph turned and crushed, against Josh Smith's defense, and forced a layup.
The sound of the two shouting vigorously came at the same time, followed by the whistle.
Two points scored, plus penalty!
Josh Smith clapped his hands in dismay, then high-fived Tyson Chandler, who had been comforting him, before standing to the right of the free throw line.
Zach Randolph and his teammates finished high-fiving, stood at the free throw line, and prepared to add a penalty.
(End of this chapter)