When the Wizards head coach explained the fourth quarter play style and tactics to their players, the Rockets head coach McHale also said to the players around him: "The substitutes did a good job just now. Before the fourth quarter,
Three minutes, it's still up to you to play. But the style of play needs to change. The pick-and-roll between Wen Hao and No. 11 was used too frequently in the fourth quarter. They will definitely guard against this move in the fourth quarter, and the pick-and-roll will no longer be so easy. So we
Beverley can first organize the offense, use his speed advantage to attack the opponent's inside, and then break through and score the ball. Use the breakthrough and score to disrupt the Wizards' position, and then continue to play pick-and-rolls. This way the Wizards will definitely be in chaos.
, when Harden and Howard come on the court and win the Wizards in one fell swoop!"
"Yes!" The Rockets soldiers were filled with excitement and shouted in unison.
However, Wen Hao lowered his head and thought for a moment, and then said to the head coach: "Coach, I have an idea."
The Rockets officers were a little surprised when they heard Wen Hao's words. Originally, a short-term contract player did not have any say in the team, but Wen Hao said such words at this time, which seemed
Too arrogant.
But after McHale was stunned for a moment, he nodded to Wen Hao and said, "Go ahead."
This once again surprised all the Rockets officers, especially the substitutes. They were surprised and envious to death. A short-term contract player made such an "unreasonable" request, but the head coach was not angry. This is not like a short-term contract player.
, it’s simply the treatment of the main force.
But as long as they think about it for a moment, they will understand that Wenhao has performed better every game in recent games. Especially in the last game, the Rockets relied solely on his assists to reverse the Bobcats and stop the Rockets' losing streak.
The momentum can be regarded as solving the crisis for the head coach. It is reasonable for the head coach to have a good attitude towards him.
Wen Hao immediately said something to the head coach. After hearing this, McHale looked very surprised. He looked at Wen Hao and felt strange that this Chinese basketball IQ was much higher than that of ordinary players. Even if ordinary players are smart,
, he only appears smart in a certain choice on the field. But this Chinese player’s intelligence is all-round. Not only is he smart in passing the ball on the field, but he can even think of and do it in some tactical plays. In the end,
What a player he is.
At this time, McHale's inner understanding of Wen Hao was more than just a substitute player. Judging from Wen Hao's proposal just now, maybe within a few years, he can be the main point guard, and with his smart mind,
He will definitely become a very outstanding main point guard. If his physical talent is not so poor, McHale believes that Wen Hao can achieve greater achievements.
As the referee signaled, the fourth quarter began. Wen Hao and a group of substitutes came on the court. The Rockets substitutes played well just now, so McHale simply took off Parsons, the only main player on the field, and played as a pure substitute.
.As for the Wizards, their main shooting guard Webster is already on the court, and their main center Nene is also on the court. It is obviously aimed at the Rockets' Wen Hao and No. 11.
"The last quarter of the game is about to begin. The Rockets are now only 2 points behind. In the second half of the third quarter, their Chinese pair of No. 5 and No. 11 disrupted the Wizards' position with a perfect pick-and-roll. I don't know what the Wizards did.
Did the team find a way to break the Rockets' pick-and-roll?" a commentator said.
"I think the Wizards have figured out a way. Nene is playing to limit the Rockets' No. 11. Although Nene is not as tall as No. 11, he has excellent jumping and strong mobility. He will definitely keep an eye on No. 11.
As long as No. 11 is marked, the pick-and-roll between him and No. 5 will be impossible."
"At that time, the Rockets will have to replace No. 5 and No. 11..." The two commentators are not optimistic about the next game of the Rockets' Chinese combination. After all, although the two have a tacit understanding, they also have no speed. Their pick-and-roll is very difficult.
It is easy to be defended by the main force.
The game continued. The Rockets attacked for the first ball. After Beverley got the ball, he was like a small cannonball and penetrated the Wizards inside. The Wizards obviously did not expect that the Rockets would not play the pick-and-roll, but suddenly let Beverley take the lead.
While they were stunned, Beverley had already scored inside. This was McHale's strategy, which was to confuse the Wizards.
However, the Wizards are not stupid. In the second round, they shrank their defense. After Beverley broke through the inside, Nene and another inside man covered Beverley tightly like a heaven and earth.
Forcing Beverley to make a mistake, the Wizards took the opportunity to counterattack and opened the point difference to 4 points.
McHale frowned, not expecting that the play he had planned would be broken so quickly.
The head coach of the Wizards was slightly proud, crossed his arms, glanced at McHale, and said to himself: "McHale, what you can think of, can I not think of it?"
But the pride on his face didn't last more than ten seconds before it suddenly disappeared and was replaced by surprise.
I saw Beverley dribbling the ball again after half-court, without making any breakthrough at all, and directly handed the ball to Wen Hao.
When the Wizards players saw Wen Hao holding the ball, they immediately thought of the Rockets' pick-and-roll. Nene was busy blocking No. 11 with his body, not letting No. 11 go up at all. As long as No. 11 could not go up to cover Wen Hao, the Rockets' pick-and-roll
It won't work.
But just when Nene was feeling proud and the Wizards players were satisfied that they had defended the Rockets' pick-and-roll according to the coach's instructions, suddenly, another Rockets insider, Asik, lifted up and blocked Wenhao's side.
Wen Hao took advantage of Asik's cover and went directly to the inside. At the same time, Asik followed up and received Wen Hao's pass, which was a powerful two-handed slam dunk.
At this moment, the Wizards players were in a daze. They never expected that Wen Hao would pick and roll with Asik. They had never seen these two people have a tacit understanding before.
When the Wizards players were in a daze, their offense was a little slow. They woke up after being intercepted by Beverley and quickly retreated to defend as quickly as possible. Seeing that there was no chance of a fast break, Beverley still handed the ball over to him.
Wen Hao.
This time, the Wizards' interior still prevented No. 11 from coming out to play pick-and-rolls, but they still ignored Asik. When Asik slipped to the outside, their power forward reacted and followed Asik to the free throw line.
. He saw that Wen Hao had already entered the inside line, and knew that Asik would definitely follow, so he rushed to stand in front of Asik.
Asik hesitated slightly. He almost missed a mid-range shot and could only follow up with a dunk. Now that the follow-up route was blocked and away from the basket, he could not play any role. But just when he hesitated, Wen Hao's pass
The ball has arrived. He subconsciously took the ball. There was no one two meters in front of him. It was a perfect opportunity.
This time he didn't hesitate and took the shot from the jump. Although he almost missed the shot, it would be a waste if he didn't make a shot at such an opportunity.
Seeing Asik shooting, McHale didn't feel much relieved. As the head coach, he knew how much Asik weighed.
On the contrary, the face of the Wizards head coach relaxed. Although he is not Asik's head coach, he also knows how bad Asik's mid-range shot is.
But the next moment——
"Whoa!" There was a crisp sound, and the expressions on the faces of the coaches of both teams instantly changed.
