The so-called Death Five first appeared in G4 of the 2015 Finals in the original time and space. At that time, the Cavaliers once led the Warriors with a total score of 2:1.
As a result, after Cole replaced center BoGt with Iguodala as the starter, the five-small lineup really had a miraculous effect. The Warriors won three games in a row, and finally defeated the Cavaliers with a relatively close total score to win the championship!
In this time and space, perhaps because the Warriors were defeated by the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals, Kerr probably had not thought of the five-small lineup at the time, or because the idea of the five-small lineup was still in its infancy, so the Warriors' five-small lineup of death
It appeared half a year later than Wang Zelin remembered.
Unlike his confused teammates, Wang Zelin is very aware of the power of the Warriors' five small forces of death. Whenever the Warriors encounter difficulties, with such a lineup, they can always turn things around, turn danger into safety, and turn the situation from disadvantage to advantage.
and achieve victory.
However, despite his solemn mood, he was still more excited and excited.
The magic of the Five Deaths lies in the core of their tactics, which requires players to keep running on the offensive end, constantly moving the ball and covering pick-and-rolls without the ball, thereby creating open shooting opportunities or opportunities for layups.
But no matter how powerful the tactics are, they also have disadvantages. The disadvantages of the five small teams are that there is too little inside support, and Curry is easily used by opponents to use roll-call tactics to seek opportunities for big players to defeat small players. This is what many coaches of strong teams later figured out.
Break the five little keys.
In later generations, with the emergence of the Warriors' five small teams and their continuous harvest of honors, it directly led to the arrival of the prosperous era of small ball. At the same time, it also made many fans miss the prosperous era of big ball, the era when super centers emerged in large numbers and giants dominated the league.
Therefore, some people say that the reason why the Warriors' jump shooting team can win three championships in four years with its five small lineups is due to the continuous lack of high-quality center talents. There are almost no dominant players in the entire league, which sounds quite a bit.
It means "When there is no hero, it makes Zhuzi famous".
Of course, as a witness to the prosperous era of small ball later, Wang Zelin knew that the Warriors were worthy of the title of dynasty. The Warriors during the four-year triple championship period had the ability to win championships at any time in NBA history, especially the soul of the team, Stephen Curry.
inside.
There is no doubt that Curry is not only a historical superstar, but also a perfect team leader. The Warriors led by him are destined to become the Trail Blazers' number one enemy in the dynasty year.
Therefore, the blood in his chest couldn't help boiling at the thought of competing against such a great player.
Later, there was an argument similar to the one between Guan Gong and Qin Qiong, that is, "If the Warriors' Death Five meet the Lakers with O'Neal at his peak, which one has a greater chance of winning?"
Now, Wang Zelin will personally reveal the answer.
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Along with a burst of doubts and boos from the Oracle Arena, even the two on-site commentators were complaining and sarcastic, but the rookie coach had lost his mind because of his lagging behind.
Damn, take a closer look at what this lineup is all about?
There is not even a single person over 2.03 meters on the field! Is this a joke?
Or should I say, the Warriors don’t want rebounds anymore!
Even the "seven-second whirlwind" promoted by run-and-gun master D'Antoni's Suns back then was a lineup with one large and four small players, with one top "little bully" taking over.
Even if the Heat follows the "new era basketball" path that Mr. Riley calls it, there will still be support from several tall men.
But except for the newly replaced Harrison Barnes, who is 2.03 meters tall, the tallest players in the Warriors are Thomson and Green.
When the camera showed the Warriors bench, people found that Cole's face was still full of confidence, as if what everyone said was a faint move was actually a unique move.
Unlike Cole, when the camera showed the five small lineups, it was the first time this lineup appeared. Even though Cole had repeatedly emphasized it before the game, Curry and his teammates felt more and more unsure when they heard the boos in the sky.
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Beep~~~
The referee blew the whistle and the game continued in the second half.
Warriors possession.
Curry controlled the ball at the top of the arc to break through and distribute the ball. Thompson cut high on the right and then moved Iguodala to the right corner.
Are you going to shoot three?
No, the ball continues to rotate and is passed back to Green at the top of the arc on the right side.
"Snapped!"
Another large-scale transfer, Curry received the ball in the left corner.
After continuously moving the ball in a wide range, an opportunity finally appeared. Curry caught the ball and hit a three-pointer.
"Shua——!"
The crisp sound of the net passing through spreads around.
At 52:61, the score difference between the two teams returned to single digits.
The speed of moving the ball is so fast!
Wang Zelin couldn't help but sigh.
As expected, the Warriors improved the mobility of the ball and people. They stopped the ball very rarely and almost made the ball move.
To be honest, it is really amazing to be able to achieve this level. If it were another team to play like this, they would have to take a break before they could stun the opponent's defense.
To be fair, in the entire Western Conference, no, it should be said that in the entire league, except for the Warriors, the Spurs are probably the only team that can achieve such an efficient and high-speed rotation of the ball.
Trail Blazers offense.
Once you put it on, the scene suddenly became weird.
Without BoGt, the Warriors now have only Draymond Green left inside to fight alone.
Wang Zelin caught the ball in the low post and hit Green in isolation. He pushed Green sideways and made Green take two or three steps back with his first effort.
"Is it my imagination? This guy's power seems to be even more terrifying than last season!"
Green was confused. The main defender in the first half was BoGt. He was only responsible for assisting the defense, so he didn't notice anything strange. But when the second half came, he realized that he couldn't even withstand Wang Zelin.
Unable to block the impact, Green could only watch as Wang Zelin easily put the basketball into the basket.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! It must be because my physical strength has declined..."
When serving, Green muttered in a low voice, and his eyes once again burst out with a light called confidence.
From being a second-round pick to now earning tens of millions of dollars in annual salary, Green naturally has some shining points.
For example, strong psychological quality.
It can also be said that almost every player in NBA history who can rise from the low picks has such excellent qualities.
Therefore, Green quickly put aside the shadow of being dunked and quickly got into the rhythm of the game.
The reason why the Warriors chose to trade David Lee and strengthen Green this summer was inseparable from Cole's tactical needs.
In order to repay Cole for his "grace of support", Green is now thinking about repaying the favor and letting Cole end with a victory.
No matter what, the Warriors must win today!
After halftime, Green took the initiative to help Curry pick and roll. Lillard was blocked. Curry dribbled to the right, but Aldridge came over quickly to cover the defense.
Facing Aldridge, Curry originally planned to show off his skills, but Green yelled while picking and rolling: "Andre, don't be stunned, pick and roll for Stephen!"
Being shouted out like this, Iguodala didn't care that he was suspected of being offended and quickly moved over to pick and roll.
Curry used the pick-and-roll to continue deeper. As soon as he entered the three-point line, he found that he was surrounded by excellent passing opportunities.
The current situation is just like when the Warriors usually train according to Cole, they can always find a lot of gaps.
In the bottom corner, on the left side, and at the top of the arc, it seems that except for the penalty area where Trail Blazers No. 36 is sitting, everywhere else is open.
This tactic is really amazing!
In his first actual game, Curry was completely surprised by Cole's talent. Fortunately, he did not forget his duty as the No. 1 position.
Although the division of scoring and organizational work at the 1st and 2nd positions is becoming increasingly blurred, and more and more offensive 1st positions like Curry are appearing in the league, after all, he mainly plays the 1st position, and his organizational instinct and talent are still there.
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This season, Curry averaged 8 assists per game, ranking 11th on the active assist list. He is not at a first-class level, but he can still achieve a near-first-class level.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to find so many teammates open.
He randomly found a direction and passed it, and then Thompson raised the knife from the outside and dropped it at a 45-degree angle to the left...
"Shua——!"
The three-pointer went through the center of the net, and the Warriors once again attacked the Trail Blazers' basket.
55:63, catching up to 8 points at once.
On the sidelines, after Cole saw his new tactics and helped the team score two three-pointers in a row, his confidence became stronger and stronger, which infected the assistant coaches next to him who were still a little nervous.
"The Warriors must win!"
Although the Warriors' current lineup is too weird, they can't stand it and they got a good response that was visible to the naked eye. The cheering sounds of fans once again appeared in the Oracle Arena auditorium.
In competitive sports, victory is always supreme!
As long as you can win, others have nothing to say.
After two three-pointers, the home fans gradually softened their eyes towards Cole and the strange lineup on the field.
tnnd, it seems that this Cole still has two skills. No wonder he dares to be so confident.
Trail Blazers offense.
Wang Zelin should do it by himself, hit hard in the low post, encountered a double team, turned around and hooked, and voila, the basketball went into the basket.
With such a difficult goal, Iguodala and Green could only shake their heads and sigh. They had tried their best.
The Warriors attack again.
This time Curry did not hold the ball, but used his movement to lead the opponent's outside defense. Green made a few simple passes with his teammates at the top of the key. The Warriors were open again, but Barnes, who had just been replaced, failed to shoot.
Enter.
Barnes has had average luck this season. Although he has no major injuries, he has been suffering from minor injuries. He has been playing in and out since the start of the game. Not only did he just sprain his wrist a few days ago, so Cole did not give him a chance to return tonight.
Scheduling too much playing time has caused his hands to feel a bit cold now.
"Snapped!"
After Wang Zelin grabbed the rebound, he looked for an opportunity to make a long pass when it rained, but suddenly found that the Warriors had all returned to defense.
The speed and neatness are astonishing!
You must know that under normal circumstances, no matter how high the tactical quality of a team, it is impossible to defend so quickly. At least there must be a big man behind it.
Some media statistics have shown that the Blazers' defensive retreat speed is the fastest among the current starting lineup. This is mainly because of the pervert Wang Zelin, whose speed attribute exceeds 80 points, and is almost catching up with ordinary outsiders.
But now, all the Warriors have once again refreshed people's imagination with their extremely fast return to defense.
Is this the advantage of focusing on small, smart, and fast lineups?
It seems that the Warriors' five-little style of play is not without its merits.
At the same time, the coaching staff of teams that had no games that day were all in front of the TV watching the focus of the battle between the Trail Blazers and the Warriors.
In particular, the coaching staff of the Western Conference team not only sent scouts to the scene to record the details of the game, but as the game progressed, the Blazers and Warriors continued to switch tactics. The old men in front of the TV also repeatedly deduced various responses to the Warriors in their minds.
and the Blazers' tactical changes.
Among them, the Spurs coaching team is naturally indispensable.
"Amy, do you think the Warriors' small lineup can help them defeat the Trail Blazers?"
In the coaching staff's office, Simavici looked at his disciple Amy Uduka.
Uduka thought for a moment and shook his head slightly: "It's difficult. The shortcomings of this lineup are too obvious inside, but the Trail Blazers have the current number one center Wang Zelin."
"Oh, that's right!" Sima Weiwei thought thoughtfully, and then saw another disciple, "James, what about you? Tell me what you think."
The James he was talking about was naturally not LeBron James, but James Borrego, who had been an assistant coach for the Hornets, the predecessor of the Pelicans, for 10 years, and returned to the Simavic coaching staff this year.
By the way, this guy was also the head coach of the Hornets later.
Like Uduka before him, he became the head coach of the Celtics.
It has to be said that the Spurs coaching staff is indeed known as the "Heavenly Team". The reason why the Spurs have been able to maintain their championship strength for more than ten years is not only the core framework of GDP, but also thanks to the excellent coaching team.
After being named, James Borrego also expressed some of his views.
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Back to Oracle Arena.
Eight minutes have passed in the third quarter. Relying on the advantages of small, smart and fast of the new lineup, the Warriors are playing faster and faster. In addition, the Trail Blazers are temporarily unable to adapt to the surrounding game rhythm, and the trend on the court is gradually changing.
Controlled by the Warriors.
For most of the quarter, the Warriors made 6 of 11 three-pointers from outside, and combined with the occasional free cuts, they not only made up for the 12-point deficit in the first half early, but also overtook the Trail Blazers by 5 points.
75:70!
Seeing that the situation was becoming increasingly uncontrollable, Coach Terry stood up quickly and called a timeout.
During this period, Warriors players continued to disrupt the Blazers' defense by using false screens, quick rolls and passing the ball down the court.
Coach Terry is also aware of this, so during this timeout, he plans to let the players use false delays and layoffs to restrict them.
After all, the Trail Blazers have a restricted area like Wang Zelin. As long as the Warriors players dare to cut through, they will definitely not get any good juice.
To solve the problem inside, the team is vigorously strengthening the defense and pressure on the ball-handlers of the Warriors' new tactics, which means to choke the main point shooter Curry and reduce his chances of making three-pointers.
In Coach Terry’s opinion, most of the Warriors’ offense is driven by Curry. As long as Curry is restricted and Wang Zelin’s dominance in the paint continues, the Warriors’ offensive efficiency will surely decline in the long run.