Chapter 750: Leave the inside line to me, and leave the outside line to you
cleveland.
When James was in front of the TV, his face didn't look any better than Cole's.
Today, with a record of 15 wins and 5 losses, the Cleveland Cavaliers are at the top of the Eastern Conference and fourth in the league, second only to the Golden State Warriors at 21 wins and 0 losses, the Trail Blazers at 19 wins and 0 losses and the Spurs at 17.
Winning 3 losing...
When he thought of the Spurs lined up in front of the Cavaliers, James' face suddenly darkened again.
Damn it, the promised future is mine, what’s the result?
What are you old monsters doing now?
When he thought of the three monster teams next door, and then of the Bulls and Rams here this year, James instantly felt that the path he had chosen to play basketball in his hometown was too difficult.
It's all the fault of the western side. Why should it be rolled up like this? Even the eastern side has to follow suit.
James even deeply feels that even if the Cavaliers can break out of the Eastern Conference this season, whether they meet the Trail Blazers or the Warriors in the finals, it will probably be a bit uncertain.
No, there are always unscrupulous people who want to harm me, and the knights have to strengthen them next!
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Oracle Arena.
The third quarter of the game ended quickly. The Trail Blazers and Warriors were tied again. The score of the two teams was.
Tonight, both sides were so excited on the offensive end that the defense was basically indifferent.
However, because the Warriors really couldn't defend, they had a small lineup after all, so they were ready to sacrifice interior defense.
As for the Trail Blazers, they wanted to defend, but the problem was that they really couldn't defend against the Warriors' outside attack.
The five-small lineup appeared for the first time. Even Wang Zelin, a latecomer, had only seen the Warriors' five-small play style off the screen. It was his first time to experience it personally as a player.
After one quarter, although the two sides were tied, if we continue to examine it, the Blazers' offense is actually weaker than the Warriors.
Don't forget, at the end of the first half, the Trail Blazers led the opponent by 12 points, but now they were equalized.
In the third quarter, the Trail Blazers scored 23 points in a single quarter, of which Wang Zelin alone scored 17 of them.
On the Warriors' side, the team scored 35 points in a single quarter, including 9 of 15 three-pointers in a single quarter, successfully breaking the Warriors' record for three-pointers made in a single quarter during the regular season. Their fierce outside firepower is evident.
During the break, on the benches of the two teams, their respective head coaches were making arrangements for the final quarter.
On the Warriors side, you can have all the Warriors players gather around you and say:
"Next, we will continue to play five small teams. Not only that, we must speed up the overall situation, increase the offensive and defensive rhythm, and dilute the Blazers' internal energy!"
"In the third quarter, we scored 35 points more than our opponent. Don't look at Wang Zelin who already scored 48 points, but so what, he can't guard you at all!"
"In the last quarter, if everyone persists, the balance of victory has come to our side!"
As soon as these words came out, the Warriors' already strong fighting spirit was instantly ignited.
Yes, no matter how powerful you Wang Zelin is, so what if you score points alone?
Competitive sports, winners and losers!
Being able to win is the key, everything else is just talk on paper.
As long as the Warriors win tonight, Wang Zelin will become the biggest joke in this game!
Seeing the confidence on the faces of the players around him growing stronger, Cole nodded with satisfaction. The "invincible" mentality he has been instilling in him from the beginning of the season to now seems to be working.
Because in Kerr's case, his ultimate goal in coaching the Warriors has never been to simply win the championship, but to establish a three-consecutive championship dynasty!
There is a saying that goes, "Don't meet someone who is too stunning when you are young, or you will miss it for the rest of your life!"
Most of the time this word is used to describe love, but it is equally applicable to Cole's experience as a player.
Of course, he is a person who works hard after being stimulated.
He, Steve Kerr, met the strongest athlete in the history of the NBA - Michael Jordan when he was a player!
Under Jordan's wing, Cole's career as a championship-style role player has been quite successful.
It is precisely because of this wonderful experience as a player that Cole, who has witnessed the peak scenery, has become more and more ambitious after retiring and taking over as a coach.
This elegant middle-aged white man who seems to be humorous has never been the kind of person who has no desires or desires.
He wants to be the Michael Jordan of coaching!
He wants to become a legendary marshal like "Zen Master" and establish a dynasty of his own!
Everything starts with this Warriors team!
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Here are the pioneers.
Coach Terry is nervously deploying defensive tactics.
At this moment, a tall man suddenly stood up and said in a deep and powerful voice: "Okay, don't think so much, just cheer up. I will be responsible for the internal defense and you will be responsible for the external defense. No problem."
Bar!"
"Ah, you are alone? Isn't this a bit too risky?"
Coach Terry was shocked. He was not unaware of Wang Zelin's defensive ability, but in this way, it would be easy for the opponent to cause a lot of damage, and the number of fouls would also increase sharply.
The current Trail Blazers can do without anyone, but Wang Zelin is absolutely indispensable.
Once he comes off the court, not only will the Blazers lose their rebounding guarantee, but the Warriors will also be able to attack more unscrupulously.
"Since we can't find a way to target the Warriors for the time being, let's take a gamble!"
Wang Zelin said.
"Are you sure?" Coach Terry said: "This is one man marking one team!"
Wang Zelin did not rush to answer, but glanced at the teammates around him and asked with a smile: "Do you believe me?"
"Of course, boss!" x2
Barton and Beverly were the first to shout.
"That's okay," Wang Zelin nodded, then looked at the others and said:
"Just like I believe in you, you can attack as much as you want in the last quarter, and I will have the rebound! But if the opponent scores a goal from outside, it will be yours!"
At this moment, the strong confidence exuded by Wang Zelin infected everyone on the Trail Blazers bench.
"Don't worry, King, we won't let you down." Batum roared.
Damn it, the boss is talking like this, what else can they say?
That's it!
With Batum taking the lead, the Blazers bench kept roaring, causing the Warriors players on the opposite side to cast a look of surprise.
"What's going on on the other side?"
"Why are you so crazy at night?"
"Is it possible that you are planning to give up the game?"
Green and BoGt chatted all the time.
Is it still too early for the game to end? What are the Trail Blazers doing? Is it possible to find a strategy to deal with it?
Unlike the players, Cole, as the coach, slowly furrowed his brows. He did not dare to relax even if the game was not won for a moment.
After all, the opponent is a team that has won two consecutive championships, so he must not take it lightly.
After the timeout, I saw that the Blazers were still in the lineup, but I was finally relieved.
Because he saw that the Trail Blazers had no plans to change their formation, he believed that he was sure to win this game. He didn't think that the opponent's coach Terry Stotts could find a flaw in the Warriors' five players so quickly.
As long as the Warriors can maintain their offensive firepower like in the third quarter, the Blazers' undefeated streak will be assured.