Of course, everything about Irving was also part of Deng Fang's calculations.
Deng Fang made special arrangements for this before the game. He asked Green to help defend inside at any time.
In addition, the defenders of Jr. Smith and Richard Jefferson were determined not to shrink and not give Irving a chance to pass the ball.
These two people are usually in the bottom corner or on the wings. They are the best passing options for Irving who breaks through to the penalty area.
In addition, the three-point shooting percentages of these two people are terrible, both above 40%.
The first brother guarding James or Barnes can step back and help, because James' three-pointers are unreliable.
If James also follows up inside, the Cavaliers will have at least three people in the penalty area: TT, James, and Irving.
There are at least six offensive and defensive players in the penalty area. It is very easy to make mistakes when passing the ball in such a small space.
The most important thing is that Irving is not a player who specializes in passing. What he is best at is scoring.
In this case, let you pass the ball!
As long as Irving gets into the penalty area, there will be at least two people chasing and blocking him, forcing him to pass the ball to the center circle or the flank behind him.
There is often James, the Cavaliers' most inaccurate three-pointer.
In this way, Irving can easily make mistakes due to hesitation. Even if he doesn't make a mistake, James will not be much of a threat when he receives the ball.
In fact, with this arrangement, Irving's best option is to take a step forward and shoot from mid-range.
However, Klay, who is guarding Irving, is tall and has long arms, so even if he is passed, he can still cause some interference.
That's enough!
Because mid-distance is the least economical way to score.
And if Irving really wants to do this, he will become a lone wolf. It all depends on his touch.
The results were the same as expected.
Irving broke through Klay's defense for the second time, came to the free throw line, and made a decisive mid-range shot.
The basketball hits the net!
5:3.
I have to say that Irving's offensive talent is very powerful.
But the Warriors players didn't care.
All this was within Deng Fang's expectations.
I have greeted the players repeatedly before the game.
Both James and Irving have super personal offensive abilities.
Both of these two are NBA superstars.
It is impossible to completely restrict it.
What should be given should still be given.
You can't give someone nothing.
It's impossible for a superstar of this level not to score.
The only thing you can do is let him score in a way he's not used to.
Once the defense against James and Irving is well arranged, there will basically be no problem.
What if the opponent makes a shot?
Then admit it!
Even if we lose, it's because the opponent's touch is incredible.
Since it’s going against heaven, don’t be afraid!
Who doesn’t eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year?
If you are allowed to eat, then I am allowed to eat!
The two teams went back and forth, with the scores rising alternately.
In this game, Deng Fang gave Curry more ball rights on the offensive end.
In each offensive round, Green can only hold the ball at the top of the arc for ten seconds at most. Once Splash's interspersed movement fails and he fails to get out of the open space, Curry will immediately go to the top of the arc to get the ball and start a pick-and-roll with Green.
If the Cavaliers change defense, Curry will have to attack decisively regardless of whether they are facing TT or Love.
If you have a chance, shoot a three-pointer, if you don't have a chance, break through to the inside and score points.
If the Cavaliers help defend inside, they can distribute the ball outside and shoot three-pointers.
Everyone must vote decisively regardless of whether they make it or not!
The more decisive you are, the higher your hit rate will be!
The more you hesitate, the less likely you are to make a shot!
Shooting is the same as other sports, it's all about muscle memory.
And muscle memory is completely subconscious.
The more you think about it, the more trouble you get!
What to do if you don’t come in?
Then vote!
Get back to defense quickly!
It's that simple!
In addition, Deng Fang specifically told Curry to control himself and never take action!
Because Curry is the engine of the Warriors, he must not fall into a foul crisis.
This should be taken as seriously as Green's suspension crisis.
It's easy to defend Jr. Smith, and it's no problem to switch to Richard Jefferson. If he switches to Irving or James, Curry just needs to ensure that he reaches out to cover it and doesn't lose his defensive position.
A big problem with Curry is that he is too aggressive and always wants to steal the ball.
And as long as you make a move, even if you don't hit the opponent, the referee deserves to call you a foul.
At this time, we must not give the alliance any possibility of playing dirty tricks.
For this reason, Deng Fang specially asked Iguodala, the big brother of the team and the person Curry trusted the most, to ask him to tell Curry to take care of his own hands!
The competition was extremely intense and there was a lot of physical contact.
However, after the incident in the last game, Green was extremely calm. Even if the Cavaliers players provoked him, he didn't take it seriously!
I have to say that the lesson Deng Fang taught Green in the last game was really effective!
Curry's foul control is also very good.
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After James and Ou played two games each, they began to use the Cavaliers' most commonly used tactics.
That is to specifically target Curry, the defensive weakness.
Whoever Curry is guarding will come up and play pick-and-roll with Irving and James.
Forcing Curry to switch to James or Irving.
However, Deng Fang was already prepared for this.
Once James tries to run a pick-and-roll, forcing Curry to defend in front of him, the Warriors use substitutions to delay as much time as possible.
When it really didn't work anymore, Curry used the method of delaying to take a step further, and then went to find his people.
The first brother or Barnes who was blocked quickly came back and continued to defend James.
This move was used very successfully in the next two seasons.
In fact, this move still bullies James's weak long-range shooting ability!
First of all, it's not very accurate, and secondly, the shot isn't as fast as Curry's.
After Curry delays, it takes a second or two to find his own man.
If the space at this time is given to shooters like Curry and Clay, it will be very easy!
But not James!
James can shoot a three-pointer during this time.
Of course, you can only shoot three-pointers, and only for one or two seconds.
This time is not sufficient for James, and he is defended by the league's top players.
Therefore, this strategy is completely feasible.
This is the same strategy as defending James alone.
I just want you to attack in the way you are least good at!
As someone who has experienced it, and as a fan who has carefully watched every game of the Qiyong Duel over the past four years, Deng Fang still has a lot of experience with this.
That's why he deployed such a defensive strategy against James.
If Irving wants to fight Curry alone, Curry and Klay will double-team Irving.
They just bully you because you are not tall enough, your field of vision is not wide, and your passing organization is not that good!
I just believe that the Warriors can switch defenses quickly enough!
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The first quarter ended quickly.
The Cavaliers led 23:19.
Curry only received one foul, and it was an offensive foul.
Being too decisive on the offensive end is not very good either...
Of course, this is not a big deal.
There is nothing wrong with this score, it's just that the Cavaliers made one more open three-pointer and one more free throw.
As long as the Warriors don't rush and don't make mistakes, the Cavaliers, who are under greater pressure, will be unable to hold on sooner or later.
