rpbooks Chapter 699 Situation Changes
Chapter 699 Situation Changes
Chapter 699 Situation Changes
In the Thunder's offense, once An Luo fired from beyond the three-point line, the whole rhythm would become smooth.He doesn't have to score consecutively, he just needs to continue to maintain the deterrence of catching and shooting and hitting the ball with one shot.In many cases, what he does more on the offensive end is not to score, but to open up space for Westbrook and Paul George.Of course, when neither of the previous two can successfully end the offense, he will actively stand up and score.
Therefore, when An Luo made two consecutive three-pointers, the Raptors' defense lost a large part of it.In fact, they have already attached great importance to the defense of An Luo.Danny Green's full defense, coupled with the double-team after receiving the ball, all played a very significant effect in the first quarter and a half of the game.However, this trick doesn't work now.They also couldn't devote more manpower to An Luo.After all, Westbrook, Paul George and even Adams and Grant are all players who can score.
Since we can't prevent it even if we increase our efforts, we can only change our thinking.After all, there are many factors that affect the offense.
Nass called a timeout and dragged Danny Green to talk for a long time.The Thunder generals not far from them also gathered around Donovan, listening intently to each other's arrangements for the upcoming game.
After returning from the timeout, Leonard used Siakam's cover to shake off Paul George, accelerated his breakthrough to the right elbow, and before Grant pounced, he stopped and pulled out his hand and easily scored two points.As long as the basketball is in Leonard's hands, it makes people feel stable.
After the ball was scored, the Raptors' players quickly switched to a defensive state.From the point of view of alignment, no adjustments have been made.It was still Danny Green who defended An Luo, the only difference was that he was closer and followed more closely.From the moment An Luo crossed the center line, he stuck to it, and he was always stuck on the side of An Luo closer to the ball holder.Since An Luo can't be restricted in the end of the attack, try to make him unable to catch the ball.
Westbrook rushed in with the ball, still using Adams' cover, but when he rushed over, Gasol Jr. and Lowry double-teamed the past at the same time.Since the start of the Finals, the Raptors have not double-teamed Westbrook many times.Basically, their attention is on Paul George and An Luo.
The sudden double-team made Westbrook feel a little uncomfortable.He plunged into Gasol Jr.'s arms, and then pushed the opponent hard, trying to make room for a layup.But the existence of Lowry has brought him great trouble, and he must beware of the possibility of being intercepted by Lowry.After all, the opponent's ability to steal is still quite good.
Westbrook still didn't complete the layup in the end.The Raptors double-teamed one big and one small, one tough and one smart, which caused him a lot of trouble. He finally chose to be cautious and handed the ball to Adams who was standing at the free throw line.At that moment, Adams was in front of him and no one was guarding him.If it's An Luo and Paul George, they will definitely shoot the ball as soon as they catch it.But Adams hesitated!In fact, this distance is already within his range, but his first reaction after receiving the ball is to find the positions of An Luo and Paul George.
The opportunity was fleeting, and Lowry charged close to Adams, taking advantage of the opportunity to jam the opponent's foot.Gasol stayed directly under the basket to protect the rebound.At this time, Adams felt a little uncomfortable!He can shoot, but he is stuck by Lowry and can't exert force, and he probably can't make a shot; he can also pass, but the defense of Danny Green and Leonard has blocked An Luo and Paul George tightly. The risk of being intercepted is simply too great.
For big players, if the basketball stays in their hands for too long, it is easy to cause trouble.When Adams was hesitating, Lowry had quick eyes and quick hands, and slapped the basketball out of the opponent's hand.Leonard on the side rushed out, picked up the basketball that was bouncing on the floor, and then slapped it forward vigorously. His whole body was like a cheetah, chasing the basketball and galloping away.Although Paul George chased after him immediately, he started later than Leonard. In addition, he is not good at speed, so he did not give the opponent the most favorable interference.
Boom!
Split buckle with one hand.
Leonard's dunks are very much in line with his image.It looks simple and unpretentious on the surface, but it is full of strength and full of power.
Looking back, after An Luo received a pass from Westbrook at a 45-degree angle on the left, he threw the ball against Danny Green.An Luo was very surprised that the Raptors didn't double-team him like before.From the beginning to the end, only Danny Green stood in front of him. From receiving the ball to shooting, the other Raptors players did not make any moves.
However, An Luo didn't make the goal.
Danny Green's three-pointer has regressed a bit, but his defensive ability is still at the league's top level.It is really not a simple matter for An Luo to make one-on-one three-pointers under the opponent's defense.What's more, what Danny Green is best at is defending heavy small forwards and off-ball shooters.If it is a small ball-handler like Westbrook, there is really no good way.
Gasol grabs the rebound, then circles the ball behind him, avoiding Grant's cutting hand, and out of the three-point line.Although he is a big man, his basic skills are still very solid.Gasol took the ball to the other side of the three-point line. Seeing that no one was defending him, he opened his hand and threw the ball.Adams stood a meter away from him, barely reacting.However, although he rushed forward quickly, it was still a bit late after all.
"Shh!"
The ball is in!
This is the change that Gasol brought to the Raptors. His ability on the defensive and offensive ends, Valanciunas is indeed a little worse.
After this wave of small rhythms, the situation of the game changed again.The momentum of the Raptors gradually increased, Leonard, Siakam and Gasol scored beautiful goals on the offensive end one after another.But something went wrong with the Thunder's offense.An Luo's three-pointers sometimes come and go, and Westbrook and Paul George will be double-teamed by each other as soon as they get close to the basket.Nas directly shrunk more defensive power to the basket, which seemed to mean giving up the perimeter defense, but in fact he used all the good steel to the blade.After all, the smaller the space, the more effective the double-team.This adjustment is just right.
(End of this chapter)