Chapter 299 The Second Battle of the Western Finals (3)
At 8 pm on May 19, the second game between the Lakers and Warriors started on time at Oracle Arena.
The Lakers changed their starting lineup!
After the last game, Master Jackson finally realized that the original starting lineup was no longer needed.
When playing away from home, the worst thing to avoid is falling behind.
If the starting lineup falls behind immediately, the team's morale will be dampened, and subsequent games will be difficult to play.
Away games chasing points are very painful.
They both played for 40 minutes, one was always in the lead and the other was always behind. Although the physical exertion was similar, the one behind would feel much more tired.
Facts have proved that the Lakers' starting lineup is at a disadvantage in all aspects compared to the Warriors' starting lineup.
Can't attack inside, can't make shots from outside!
So the starting lineup must be changed.
After being a coach for decades, Zen Master still has this awareness.
If you lose and you have nothing, what's the use of talking about face?
The starting lineup replaced by the Lakers is Fisher, Kobe, Artest, Odom, and Gasol.
This lineup may not necessarily be easy to use on the offensive end, but it is definitely the Lakers' strongest lineup on the defensive end.
Especially defensive speed shooting teams.
Gasol on the inside moves fast enough, Artest and Odom on the front lines are tall and powerful and can go to the penalty area to defend, and Kobe Bryant and Fisher on the outside have enough defensive experience and are very tough.
It seems that the Zen Master understands that there is no way out by attacking with the Warriors.
The Warriors' outside perimeter is too accurate, their inside attack power is strong enough, and their players are young, strong, and full of impact. There is no future in attacking against a team like this.
The senior team must have the awareness of the senior team!
Comparing jumping and physical fitness with young people is not asking for death!
What are the advantages of being a veteran?
experience!
Fighting spirit!
Brutal!
In what aspects are these best reflected?
Defensive end!
That's it, let's defend!
Only players who have played in the NBA for several years will know how cruel the NBA is!
The competition here is very fierce and intense.
There is no mercy for the opponents on the court. It is an exaggeration to say that blood and flesh are often flying everywhere, but it is true that someone was injured and called a truce in two days!
How did you get injured?
Some are accidents, and some are not accidents!
Of course, people will not intentionally push you down and injure you, but it is not uncommon for them to do some very aggressive movements that may cause you to get injured!
Pushing people, knocking them down, pulling them, hitting them, elbowing them, kicking them, and even stepping on my feet. Do you think these actions of mine are intentional?
Sorry, I was defending normally, it was an accident if you got hurt!
That’s because your intensity can’t keep up!
How can you cover someone without hitting someone?
Is there anyone who doesn’t block shots with a hand?
How can you not defend a shot without jumping forward?
How can I not show off my elbow when grabbing a rebound?
If you don’t do this, others will do the same!
If you don't do this, you will suffer!
When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins!
Whoever is more ruthless will get more space!
Whoever does not have enough fighting spirit will be timid and hesitant, his shooting rate will be low, and he will lose!
Many newcomers don't adapt to the NBA when they first arrive, and a big reason is the strength issue on the defensive end.
To put it bluntly, it’s just not cruel enough!
Or maybe you’re afraid of facing tough players!
This is most likely to happen to newbies.
Veterans don't have this problem.
Once you’ve eaten it and seen it, it doesn’t matter!
So the veteran’s biggest advantage is on the defensive end!
Many new recruits were so frightened that they peed their pants as soon as they arrived on the battlefield.
But after fighting a few battles, I no longer care after seeing the blood.
In this way, he becomes a veteran.
Let's increase the intensity and see who is more desperate!
Let’s see who can’t keep up!
Compare strength, hardness, and ferocity!
This is the Lakers’ biggest advantage!
The Lakers changed their starting lineup, and the Warriors' starting lineup was also changed back to Curry, Azubuike, Laga Bell, Prince and Lopez.
The last game was a surprise victory, catching the Lakers off guard and forcing the Lakers to win the Twin Towers.
Not surprisingly, the Lakers should change their starting lineup in this game.
But which lineup should I change?
Should we bet on offense or focus on defense?
Deng Fang couldn't say for sure.
In any case, Jackson has been coaching in the NBA for many years and is also a scheming guy. Who knows what his choice will be?
The best way is to remain unchanged in response to all changes and come up with a balanced offensive and defensive lineup.
If Jordan and Lopez still come up, plus Belinelli, what if the Lakers play Vujacic, Jordan Farmar's shooting lineup?
Once the Lakers open up the perimeter, the Warriors' twin towers can't defend them!
With DeAndre Jordan, Lopez and Belinelli on the court, it would be difficult to double-team Kobe!
It's easy to use against twin towers, but it may not be easy to use against small, fast and accurate lineups.
The Warriors' regular starting lineup is still the most balanced.
Zen Master thought the Warriors would still use the Twin Towers, so he changed the lineup.
Unexpectedly, Deng Fang also changed the lineup!
Your starting lineup performed very well in the last game!
Why change?
Are you sick?
Shall we play hide and seek?
Of course Deng Fang didn't care what the Zen master thought.
Since you are probably going to change your lineup, of course I will too!
Winning is the way to go!
Having a lot of playing time and being able to play at critical moments is the most important thing.
Normally, Deng Fang would emphasize this point to his team members time and time again.
Everyone must be ready to play!
Whether it's the starting point or the last moment, anyone can play!
Different people have different uses!
The starter came on the field and the game started quickly.
The Lakers are very motivated, and the five players on the field are working very hard on the defensive end!
In order to defend Curry, Kobe personally went into battle.
When playing against the Thunder, Kobe was asked to guard Westbrook.
Regardless of physical fitness or defensive experience, Kobe is the best choice.
But Curry is not Westbrook.
Westbrook's greatest strength is his physical talent.
He is obviously a point guard, but he has the power of a shooting guard!
The combination of jumping and speed is better than most shooting guards!
The best way to deal with such a player is to find someone who is more physically gifted than him!
Kobe's physical talent is just as good as Westbrook's!
In terms of height, Kobe is much taller than Westbrook.
Kobe is also better in terms of strength.
Kobe is also excellent in terms of jumping.
Even in terms of speed, Kobe is faster than the average person.
Although he is older and a bit slower, with his rich defensive experience, Kobe still has no problem guarding Westbrook.
In particular, Westbrook's offense was flawed and his shots were inaccurate. Kobe could safely stay behind, which greatly reduced Westbrook's speed advantage.
Defending Westbrook is no problem, but defending Curry is different!
Westbrook and the center played a pick-and-roll, and Kobe went around the center.
You can’t make the shot anyway!
Anyway, I'm taller than you, so I can go around from behind and interfere with you in time!
But this won’t work against Curry!
Do you dare to go around Lopez?
Sorry, Curry didn't hesitate at all, he just took action!
Interference?
It's useless to seal it to the tip of your hand, let alone just a bluff interference!
Westbrook doesn't even take a shot even if he's short, but Curry has to take a shot despite everyone!
The closer Westbrook is to the basket, the better. If he can dunk, he will never go for a layup!
Curry never looks at the distance when shooting!
As long as the feeling comes, just take action, no matter how far away it is!