Lin Ri completed the attack with a hook, which stunned the Celtics coaching staff. They were very dedicated. Before this game, they not only studied Lin Ri's game videos after joining the Suns, but they also

They also studied Lin Ri’s NCAA games before entering the NBA. They were afraid that their research on Lin Ri was incomplete...

But in so many games, they never saw Lin Ri use a hook!

But now...this guy used his hook!

What the hell is going on?

Rivers glanced at Thibodeau, and Thibodeau also glanced at him depressedly.

The hook shot has always been called a magic skill in the post because its release point is very high and it is difficult to be blocked even under the basket. In addition, the most important point is that the inside player can reach the goal even if he is a distance away from the basket.

You can use this move.

If he had known that Lin Ri could hook the ball, he would never have arranged such a tactic.

Because in this case, no matter how Perkins stands on the inside, he will not be able to cause any effective interference to Lin Ri.

It can even be said that whether there is this person under the basket or not is the same thing.

This is also the reason why Rivers and Perkins look ugly.

Fortunately, in the next second, Ray Allen made the atmosphere lively with a three-pointer, which also made Rivers and Thibodeau's expressions relax a lot.

They decided to stick with this style of play.

It's just that they made some substitutions on defense. They asked Perkins to guard Lin Ri, and asked Kevin Garnett to be ready to help cover the defense.

It just so happened that Kevin Garnett couldn't hold Lin Ri, and Perkins couldn't affect Lin Ri's shooting even though he was stuck at the basket, so they made up for each other.

More importantly, after Ray Allen scored, they believed that the Celtics' offensive firepower, which had recovered on the offensive end, would definitely be much more powerful than Lin Ri alone.

In fact, to put it bluntly, what they want is to consume all Lin Ri's physical energy on the offensive end so that he has no time to help the rest of the Suns on the defensive end!

Gentry quickly discovered the problem.

He is a player who is very sensitive to the quality of the team's defense.

When he realized that the Celtics had unknowingly hit three consecutive offenses, he decisively called a timeout.

Lin Ri also continued to score goals during this period.

When Perkins switches defense, he really doesn't interfere with Lin Ri as much as Kevin Garnett does. Although his weight makes him very capable of top defense, after being pulled up to the high post, Lin Ri doesn't need his slow pace at all.

Hit him hard and just rely on your footsteps to widen the gap with him.

The goal was obviously much easier than just now.

But under such circumstances, Gentry still called a timeout.

The reason is also very simple, because compared to the Suns' continuous scoring, Gentry is more concerned about the Celtics' scoring offense. If you want to win against them, you really have to suppress their momentum. That is the most important thing.

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But the question is how to suppress it?

Gentry also knew very well that the Celtics forced Steve Nash to hand the ball into Lin Ri's hands and let him attack in order to consume Lin Ri's physical energy and prevent him from being able to perform on the defensive end.

Maintain the just efficient defense.

Judging from the results, the Celtics' gradually recovering momentum indeed shows that this move is effective!

If Gentry wants to suppress the Celtics' momentum again, all he needs to do is get Lin to refocus on the defensive end.

As for how to get Lin Ri to focus on the defensive end again?

Gentry also had the answer after everyone stood in front of him on the Suns court: a new ball-handler must be found!

If this was placed in the previous starting lineup of the Suns, I'm afraid it would be a problem. Apart from Steve Nash and Lin Ri, it would be very difficult to find a third ball-handler in that lineup!

Of course, no matter which team this is, it is impossible for three ball carriers to be on the court at the same time.

The old-school head coaches interpreted this as "fear of not scoring enough points"!

However, it is quite simple for the Suns' main lineup on the court to solve this problem tonight...just give the ball to Stephen Curry!

This guy's ball-holding ability is also pretty good.

Besides, he was still facing Ray Allen.

With the same thin body, there is no problem of being completely blown away when playing in singles with the ball.

"Man, it's up to you!"

Gentry gave Stephen Curry another look of trust.

He really didn't expect that Stephen Curry would become a surprise player in this game!

Stephen Curry was also a little confused. Why did he hand it over to me again? Didn’t he already hand it over once just now?

Gentry then gave him a brief explanation of what he needed to do next.

After listening, Stephen Curry was not so nervous.

He is already facing off against Ray Allen, and so far tonight, his performance has a certain advantage over Ray Allen. This has given him quite a lot of confidence. The next step is just

It's just a dribble attack against Ray Allen.

In fact, there is no difference from just now.

The biggest difference is that he now has the ball in his hands.

But for Stephen Curry, the two abilities he is most confident in now are the three-point line and dribbling!

He will not be weak.

Afterwards, Gentry specifically told Lin Ri: "The sun, again, I need you to refocus on the defensive end. That is your stage tonight!"

His expression was very solemn.

Obviously, this is what Gentry really cares about.

However, this is normal. Now the Suns are leading by about 10 points. In this case, naturally they can win as long as they defend well!

Lin Ri nodded and agreed.

There was a loud cheer at the North Shore Garden Arena just now. The gradually warming atmosphere showed that it was no use just scoring on the scoring end. He had to, like Gentry said, defeat the Celtics on the defensive end.

Just limit it!

"beep!"

Everything has been arranged.

The buzzer symbolizing the restart of the game also sounded.

Steve Nash dribbles the ball across half court.

The entire Celtics coaching team on the sidelines looked at the court with some seriousness. They were observing what kind of arrangements Gentry made during the timeout just now.

Nash was double-teamed and passed the ball.

This hasn't changed... No, why is Stephen Curry the one receiving the ball, not Lin Ri or Ariza!

Is this their change of formation?

what to do?

Rivers glanced at Thibodeau.

Thibodeau was silent for a second or two: "Let's take a look first and then talk!"

Rivers nodded and returned his gaze to the court.

After getting the ball, Stephen Curry faced Ray Allen and found an opportunity to break through with a skillful swing. He successfully pushed Ray Allen behind him. After reaching the inside, he did not fight by himself, but completed it with Lin Ri.

The linkage helps the latter score easily in the air.

here you go!

Gentry looked at the cooperation between Stephen Curry and Lin Ri, his eyes narrowed with a smile.

Although Lin Ri was responsible for this attack, he did not contribute much during the whole process of making this attack, and he only made an empty basket in the end.

This is actually the most ideal way in Gentry's opinion.

In this way, Lin Ri can score without consuming physical energy on the offensive end. It is really the best of both worlds.

Of course, this was not the reason why Gentry narrowed his eyes with a smile.

The more important point is because Stephen Curry's performance in this round proved that he can be the ball-handling point.

His tactics work!

In this way, the Celtics' tactical purpose of double-teaming Steve Nash will not be so easy to achieve!

Lin Ri then gradually refocused on the defensive end.

Although he failed to complete any blocks, there is no doubt that he interfered with the Celtics' offense.

It can be seen from the obvious decline in the Celtics' offensive efficiency during this period that Lin Ri's impact on them on the defensive end was too great.

Thinking about it, it is true that there is such a monster with incredible physical fitness, who can get in front of you in less than a second and is staring at you. No matter who takes action in which position, I am afraid that they need to weigh it carefully!
To be continued...