For a big man like Aldridge, the Warriors' strategy is to flank.
Of course there is more than one path for warriors.
If Jordan is replaced, the defensive pressure inside will not be so great.
But then the offensive end will be annoyed, the inside line will be blocked, and the pressure on the outside line will be greater.
In comparison, what Deng Fang wanted more was to attack.
In addition to the high pressure on the inside, there is even greater pressure on the outside.
Roy is difficult to defend and cannot be defended.
Even if Laga Bell and Prince come to defend, they can only restrict it.
It's basically impossible to really guard Roy.
Another guy who's hard to guard against is Andre Miller.
Andre Miller is a different kind of presence among defenders.
As a point guard with a height of only 1.88 meters, Miller does not have flashy passes, but he stole the assists title once from Kidd during his six-year reign with five assists.
On the offensive side, Miller's breakthrough layups are not that gorgeous, his three-pointers are not good, and his shooting rate is very low, which leads to him rarely taking three-pointers.
What Miller is best at is relying on his strong body to hit from behind.
As long as he is a defender, Miller dares to play from behind, even if it is Kobe, Wade, or Miller, he is not afraid.
Relying solely on post-up play, Miller once scored 52 points in a game after only making one 3-pointer.
Such a performance can be called a miracle among guards, and it also left him a glorious mark in NBA history.
In addition, because of his floor-playing style and excellent physical fitness, Miller rarely gets injured and never misses games all year round.
Miller's record of 632 consecutive games played is still unmatched.
Strong guards have a headache against Miller, let alone the Warriors' defensive line.
Livingston has height, but is thinner, making it a headache to defend Miller.
Belinelli, who replaced Azubuike, was a colander on the defensive end, which was very painful for most people, let alone guarding a post-up monster like Miller.
Lagabell's defense is very good, but he has to defend Roy.
In addition, the Trail Blazers also have Blake on the back line.
Blake is a traditional guard who can assist, has three-pointers, defends well, and plays very steadily.
Such a player is not a big threat, but you don't dare to let him go.
Since the defensive end is difficult to solve, let's start on the offensive end.
That's why Deng Fang didn't fall in love with DeAndre Jordan.
But facts proved that Deng Fang was wrong.
As soon as the Trail Blazers came up, they kept punishing the Warriors on the inside and outside.
Aldridge succeeded in consecutive singles against Prince, and the Warriors were forced to attack from a flank.
Blake and Roy got open outside and hit three three-pointers.
After Aldridge's singles power declined, Miller began to hit Livingston in the low post.
After five consecutive back-ups, Miller scored four!
Aldridge can also use double attacks to limit him, after all, his distribution is average.
Miller didn't dare to use double attack in singles.
You know, Miller has won the assists title, and his assist ability is top-notch in the league.
What Miller wants most is for you to flank him!
This is also the reason why his back attack is so powerful.
Even if he scores, you don't dare to flank him!
Miller finally felt better, his offensive firepower was a bit weaker, and Roy began to take over the game again.
The Warriors didn't dare to double-team Miller, and they also didn't dare to double-check Roy.
That's Yellow Mamba!
Roy's scoring ability is weaker than Kobe's, but his passing ability is better.
If there is no flank attack, Roy can press Belinelli's head and hit him hard!
Who makes you weak defensively?
Who made you a big loophole?
Who asked you to guard against me?
Belinelli's military training was miserable.
The Blazers' offensive success rate was very high, and the Warriors were forced to grind out positions.
However, without Curry, the Warriors' lineup does not have much advantage in positional warfare.
The main problem lies here in Livingston.
Not three points!
Livingston didn't have a three-pointer, and Roy didn't have an advantage when hitting Miller from behind. Even Blake made it difficult for Livingston on the defensive end.
Livingston and Lopez set a pick-and-roll, and the Blazers bypassed Lopez.
Just bully you for not having three points!
Lopez also doesn't have an advantage when playing Oden in the low post.
Although Oden is a parallel No. 1 pick, that is because of injuries.
Oden is still very good without injuries.
Prince's singles ability is there, but it is just there. If you want him to ensure the success rate and drive his teammates at the same time, then you have to think too much.
As for Laga Bell and Belinelli, their singles ability is almost zero!
The Trail Blazers strangled the Warriors' three-pointers, and the Warriors were unable to punish their opponents with singles, which made it very difficult for the Warriors to score.
Points were lost quickly, scoring was difficult, and the point difference between the two teams quickly widened.
In desperation, Deng Fang had to call a timeout.
After the timeout, Deng Fang replaced Jordan and Tolliver.
DeAndre Jordan won't suffer physically against Oden, and Lopez won't fall behind against Aldridge either.
Tolliver's three-point shooting is not as good as Belinelli's, but he is a small forward. Although his defense is average, he is 2.03 meters tall after all. It is not easy for Miller and Roy to beat him alone.
Unexpectedly, the Trail Blazers replaced Miller and replaced him with Fernandez.
Fernandez is a forward with accurate three-pointers, smart positioning, and full running and jumping ability.
Miller, who did not score a three-pointer, now has better space on the court for the Blazers.
This change of the Warriors' formation has made the defense full of loopholes better, but the offense has become more constipated.
Jordan can only play in the paint, Livingston has no three-pointers, Tolliver's positioning is not as good as Belinelli, and Lopez and Livingston, who can play in isolation, have no advantage in the matchup.
It becomes more difficult for the Warriors to score.
Fortunately, it is more difficult for the Blazers to score than before.
After the first quarter, the score difference was still 10 points.
The situation became even less optimistic in the second quarter. The Warriors' offensive constipation situation did not change. The Blazers adapted to the Warriors' defense and scored much easier.
The score between the two teams expanded again.
Deng Fang didn’t have any good ideas.
The head coach is a human being, not a god.
No matter how good your tactics are, there is nothing you can do if your players are not as strong as you are.
In addition, the Trail Blazers felt very good from the outside today. Roy made three three-pointers, Blake made two three-pointers, and Fernandez also made two three-pointers.
The Trail Blazers are already very strong inside, but if the outside shot is open, they will have no defense.
After halftime, the Warriors trailed by a score of 45:60.
The Warriors have always led by a large margin before, and this situation is rarely seen.
But there is nothing we can do. Two generals are missing, and one is still the only core of the team. It is useless for anyone to come.
The Warriors are a newly formed team, and the introduction of all personnel is centered around Curry.
Without Curry, many tactics on the offensive end cannot be implemented.
That's why the Warriors' offense is extremely difficult.
Azubuike's absence mainly affects the defensive end. Although it is not as obvious as Curry, it also makes the Warriors very annoyed.
