rpbooks Chapter 473 Defense as a last resort
Chapter 473 Defense as a last resort
Chapter 473 Defense as a last resort
Scott watched the video of the first game no less than [-] times repeatedly, more or less touched the doorway of the Spurs defense, took out the tactical board during the timeout period, let Josh Smith and Tyson Chandler do more screens, and fought for Help Xu Tian find the space to attack.This is the way he found to break the double-team after watching Jordan's game video, but whether it will be successful or not is still uncertain.
On the basis of zone defense and regional double-teaming, Popovich added unlimited defense changes, gathered the strength of the whole team, and ensured that there were always defensive players in front of Xu Tian.This is a defensive method he doesn't like, because this tactic will give too much room for the opponent's other players to attack, but Xu Tian's historical scoring ability makes him have to make this arrangement.
The Spurs coaching team has always been excellent, and the assistant coaches also have head coach-level tactical reserves. Naturally, they are also very aware of the disadvantages of this defensive tactic. Defensive loopholes will arise.This is the playoffs where every game counts, and players must be reminded of that.
Kawhi Leonard has faced countless powerful players on the offensive end, but he has never encountered someone as difficult as Xu Tian before. Even though he is in a stable state of mind, he still feels a little tired.It's a normal reaction against top offensive players, and he was no different.
Kobe had only recently noticed Xu Tian's muscles. He felt that he had changed drastically from when he first came to the Lakers, and he became a devil with muscles.Such muscle lines are basically absent among foreign players, which made him feel a strong shock.
Xu Tian eats a fixed diet every day, and spends most of his time in the weight room and training hall. Without this level of hard work, it is impossible to achieve the state of getting what you want.These are all derived from the love of basketball and the desire for victory. Let him choose [-] times, and he will devote his time and energy without regret.
After the timeout expires, players from both teams return to the field.
Barkley suddenly remembered the increase in the number of wristbands worn by Xu Tian: "Xu Tian wears two bracelets during the regular season, one on each of his left and right hands, half purple and half gold, and there is a 1 between the purple and gold, representing his The jersey number. Since he came back from the suspension, he has added an extra bracelet on his left hand. The color is the same, but the two numbers on it are 8 and 24, which are the two jersey numbers Kobe wore. I know this in private The thing seems to be that there was an agreement between Xu and Kobe that Kobe will play the first round until the sixth game, and Xu will try his best to bring the team to the finals."
Kenny Smith said: "I think this agreement is unnecessary. With Kobe and Xu's desire to win, even if there is no such agreement, they will not be willing to fail. This is the reason why they are outstanding, and they can endure it. Motivation for loneliness and hard training."
Barkley said: "Maybe they are the kind of players who are desperate to do their best. They only have victory and basketball in their eyes, as if nothing can compare to these two things."
Kenny Smith said: "Almost all players have off-court news, but Xu basically has no social activities except for business activities. If I didn't know that he lives in Walnut City, I might think he has returned to China."
When the two commentators were talking about Xu Tian, the Spurs' offense executed by Aldridge failed to score.
Josh Smith protected the defensive rebound and passed the ball to George, who drove the ball upfield.
Xu Tian ran without the ball and was still steadily marked by two Spurs players.Such a defensive arrangement made him continue to feel uncomfortable, but he did not stay in negative emotions, and actively increased his running positions, trying to tear the Spurs' defense apart.
The overall defense of the Spurs is like a precision-running machine. Even though Xu Tian is constantly rotating defenses, there are still no obvious loopholes, which makes George, who is holding the ball at the top of the arc, feel a little confused.He has hardly done this kind of work all season, and now he is suddenly put in this position, which makes him a little uncomfortable.
Scott was very anxious, and unconsciously walked near the center line, loudly encouraging George, telling him to attack bravely, don't hesitate.Such voices were heard by the Spurs players, but it had the opposite effect.
The independent offensive ability of the Lakers' inside players is very poor, and Josh Smith's mid-range shot is not stable enough, so that Duncan can basically complete one defense and two defenses.In this way, Aldridge can expand the range of movement and help his teammates defend.
George recalled in his mind the offensive skills that Kobe taught him yesterday and this morning. He changed direction in front of the top of the arc, passed Tony Parker who was defending in front of him, and broke through the penalty area.
Stopped suddenly at 18 feet, pulled up confidently, and took advantage of the middle distance!
clang!
The basketball hits the front of the hoop and bounces back into the air!
Duncan got stuck and wanted to wait for the ball to fall before scrambling for it, but before he could react, he saw the player in the white jersey take off, tap under the basketball, and make up for the ball!
Xu Tian played strongly at the beginning and scored six points in a row!
6-0!
Popovich was a little dissatisfied with Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, and ordered them loudly to block Xu Tian as much as possible, and not to give up the defensive rebounds easily.
Facing Xu Tian's high-pressure defense, it was very difficult for Tony Parker to dribble across the half court. Fortunately, he was more flexible than Xu Tian, and he also escaped the physical confrontation.With the help of Duncan's cover at the top of the frontcourt, he dribbled through and made a direct throw in the paint!
Josh Smith helped out and tried to block the shot, but Tony Parker's shot arced so high that he missed the mid-air basketball.
The basketball flies to the commanding heights, is pulled by gravity, falls slowly, and passes through the net!
6-2!
In order to restrict Xu Tian from receiving the ball, Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green stuck Xu Tian in the middle without giving him any space, let alone receiving the ball from the server.
George received the ball in the backcourt, faced Tony Parker's full-court delay, relied on his body to protect the ball, and slowly advanced to the frontcourt.Now that the entire Spurs team is defending Xu Tian, it would be beneficial to the Lakers to fall into a positional battle, so he decided to slow down.
Xu Tian stood in the left corner and pulled Kawhi Leonard over to try to weaken the Spurs' defense so that George could organize the offense more easily.
Aldridge stood not far from Xu Tian, vaguely forming an auxiliary defense, giving Xu Tian the feeling of facing two defenders.This is Popovich's arrangement, and he has to execute it.
George turned around and hit Tony Parker big and small, using his height and strength to overpower him.It was the advice he got from Kobe, and whether it worked or not, he wanted to give it a try.
(End of this chapter)