Thinking too much is a problem encountered by the Western Army's defensive end, and it is also a problem with the Eastern Army.

The defenders on both sides were worried that the opponent would play the team together, and in the end, there were problems with the defenses on both sides.

The Western Army attaches great importance to medium distance. As long as the Eastern Army does not play singles at medium distance, outside the three-point line, the basket will be defended and one.

The Eastern Army focuses more on protecting three-pointers and the basket. They do not want the Western Army to easily score outside the three-point line and the basket, but in contrast, the middle distance defense is not that good.

The score difference lingers for a long time, and the situation that breaks the deadlock is unexpected. Several years have passed. Because Sun Ce of his contemporary era is covered up, many people think that Ross is the physical fitness type with poor shooting shots back then.

Outside line.

But now Ross has a 37% three-point shooting percentage, and a very good ball-holding three-pointer who averages 1.8 three-pointers per game.

He is definitely not able to compare with Sun Ce and Curry, but he is already stronger than Evans, who averages 1.5 three-pointers per game with 36% of his three-point shooting percentage this year!

But many people still think Evans's skills are better, and they didn't notice that Evans has reached the peak of his career, and his highest level has almost been set and Ross is still transforming into this situation.

In the third quarter, with Ross' two consecutive three-pointers hit, the Eastern Conference chased the score in one fell swoop, 107 to 113, with only 6 points left!

The Western Army called for a timeout, substitution!

In the past period, the Western Conference attacked very well, scored 16 points. Durant, Aldridge and Sun Ce's mid-range shooting were very lethal, and they were actually very good at defending. At one point, only allowed the opponent to get 14.

Points, but Ross made two sudden three-pointers, and during this period Sun Ce's layup was wrong, and the Eastern Conference narrowed the gap of 12 points to 6 points.

However, during this half of the game, Sun Ce discovered a problem, the opponent's tendency to defend.

He felt that Ross also discovered that their defense was improving their defensive efficiency by defending the middle distance, so he made two three-pointers in a row.

However, compared, Sun Ce felt that Ross' three-pointer... actually there is no need to pay attention to! Ross has the ability to shoot long-range shots, but his three-pointer level is just that, and their Western team cannot lose their position because of this.

Of course, if Ross keeps making three-pointers, then Sun Ce will admit it too.

The key is that their Western troops should make good use of the Eastern troops’ defensive tendencies!

Sun Ce analyzed his ideas to his teammates and coach Hollins, and was recognized. Coach Hollins replaced Klay Thompson with Kobe, replaced James with Duncan, and sent Sun Ce, Kobe and Durant.

, Duncan, Aldridge's combination.

The characteristics of this combination are very unified - everyone can play singles or catch shots at mid-range distance!

Ross's two three-pointers brought the surprise to the Western Conference stars, which was far less than the surprise Sun Ce had just calmly analyzed.

It is really surprising that Sun Ce can still maintain such a calm mind in this high-intensity duel!

They felt what made Sun Ce unique.

In this way, the weakest player on both sides is a perfect catcher pitcher game like Korver. Both teams are so strong that both sides want to win and play very hard. For players other than Sun Ce,

Such a game is equivalent to a battle of honor and a battle of dignity among all-star players.

But, if they regard this game as a battle of honor and dignity, Sun Ce gives them a special feeling - this guy is enjoying the game!

This is the case. Sun Ce is enjoying this feeling that he cannot experience 100% - every rotation teammate is an All-Star or even many of them are superstars!

With such a group of teammates, Sun Ce is more of a game!

He really wanted three consecutive amvp, and even sold favors. He was ready to help Durant get amvp in the future and James help Kobe get amvp.

However, relatively speaking, Sun Ce enjoys cooperating with such teammates more, and his idea gradually becomes "win first and then talk about it".

He also longs to win the game and regards this game as a battle of honor and dignity, but the most fundamental difference is that he enjoys it very much and has a clear idea.

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After the timeout, Rose and Griffin's pick-and-roll combination continued, Horford and Evans also continued, the small forward position became Hayward, and Korver's physical strength was a problem, he played a game

The time to maintain efficient running and catch and shoot is only about 30 minutes. This time is greatly reduced when the opponents are all All-Star players and Klay Thompson's defense.

There is no way. As the head coach of the Hawks, Budenholzer knew very well that Korver under his command was not an All-Star player. Other All-Stars played very easily in such a game, and Korver was like

It is an alpaca that enters the flock and looks out of place. Fortunately, his characteristics are very versatile. He is a pure running catcher, so he can perform his abilities normally.

The game continued, and the Western Army attacked first.

Without hesitation, the Western Army strengthened the mid-range offensive, and the method of strengthening was very simple. Durant started the mid-range singles when he came up!

Durant received the ball, drove it a few times, and hit the mid-range shot with Hayward!

Simple and crude, this is what Sun Ce advises to coach Hollins. These middle-distance masters are doing it directly and take turns playing singles at mid-distance!

Indeed, Sun Ce’s response this time was unexpected by the Eastern Army. In the second half of the third quarter, the Western Army launched a crazy mid-range attack, and double-teamed the ball, without double-teaming, Sun Ce, Kobe, Durant,

Aldridge played singles at mid-range.

When the three major outside lines are stuck very tightly at the middle distance, there is no chance to shoot, then a better opportunity comes. The inside line is consciously pulled open. Whoever holds the ball will break into the basket and directly hits the basket

Or they can pass the ball and pull it out to two inside players who are no one to take care of, and these two are also masters of mid-range shots!

This simplest attack initiated by mid-range singles, but the most effective. The head coach of the Eastern Army did not expect that the Western Army would suddenly stop playing against the stars. The defense he arranged was still paying attention to three-pointers and the basket.

He is one of the head coaches who can cooperate with the NBA. He knows that if he cooperates, three-pointers and offense at the basket have the most opportunities. He has someone under his command and can defend the three-pointers and the basket very well, but the Western Conference

It is impossible to defend against the attack from a medium-range attack!

Duncan and Aldridge's authentic inside double towers played, which in turn gave the Eastern Army a great restriction on the offense at the basket. With Duncan, Sun Ce went to the outside to defend Ross, and worked with Duncan to defend the pick-and-roll, which was very effective.

Another key point is that Durant has a huge advantage in size when he restricts Evans, the Eastern Conference's second ball holding point, against Durant's small victory over Evans.

It is impossible to completely limit it, but it has more or less played a restrictive role. With one rising and the other falling, the Western Army has taken obvious initiative in more than half of the period.

He insisted on attacking the double evil forces for a quarter. The eastern troops gained some advantages in the first half of the quarter, but in the second half, the western troops regained their advantages.

28 to 21, during this period, the Western Army once again widened the gap by 7 points. After the three quarters, the Western Army led the Eastern Army by 141 to 128 and entered the break between the quarters by 13 points!

During this period, the biggest difference between the two teams is free throws!

The Eastern Army had only 3 free throws in the third quarter for more than 7 minutes later, while the Western Army had 11 free throws and 9 of 11 free throws!

When encountering a center like Duncan, who rarely fouls on the defensive end, even if the Eastern Conference is an All-Star, it will be difficult to score a foul at the basket, and three-pointers will make the rules even more difficult.

On the other hand, the Western Army will have much more chance of fouls when launching an attack in the middle distance. The biggest advantage of the Western Army's strong attack ability is reflected here!

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The Western Conference scored 44 points in the third quarter, and Sun Ce scored 14 points in his own personal score. After the third quarter, his data increased to 43 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals.

Almost triple-double!

However, he was not the one with the highest assists. He only had 3 assists in the third quarter. Although James only played more than 4 minutes in the third quarter, he got two assists during this period and 12 assists!

The current score difference is not big, with a 13-point difference. The Eastern Conference still has a chance to turn the tables, and there is a great possibility of a turnaround. Kobe and Duncan need to rest, so James has to play on the court and maintain the defense with Sun Ce. If James plays in the last quarter, he feels like he has.

, When the Western Conference can score more than 40 points in almost every quarter, the Magicians All-Star Game's single assist record is likely to pass away!

Coach Hollins' arrangement is also the arrangement made around James' sudden score!

With James as the core, Sun Ce, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Love...

Coach Hollins predicted that the opponent might strengthen the middle-distance defense and the Spurs system to strengthen the offense again, so their Western troops also need to change, from launching a strong attack in the middle-distance attack to become a way of playing that James will play suddenly.

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Generally speaking, the side with the advantage will not take the initiative to change the style of play, and the side with the disadvantage should seek response. However, this is an All-Star Game, and the opponent is strong, so Coach Hollins chooses to take the initiative.

Coach Hollins is the kind of person who dares to think and do it. He feels sorry for himself if he doesn't show off his operations in such a game.

Originally, this kind of impulse could be suppressed, but he has been partnered with a No. 3 player who is unwilling to be named for too long. In regular season and playoffs, he has to calm down in those games, otherwise he will be killed by that guy.

Bring the style of painting even more distorted.

In such a game, Coach Hollins could not suppress his impulse!

On the other hand, looking at the 5 Western Conference stars who are about to play together to discuss the details, Paul wants to win!

Last summer, he became the worst superstar, lost the finals, and Chandler ran away, and they suddenly changed from the biggest champion favorite in the East to an ordinary first-class team.
Chapter completed!