Chapter 330 The Fifth Battle of the Eastern Finals
"Where did the Warriors win?" a reporter asked.
"Me, Curry, every player!" Deng Fang replied.
Not modest at all!
Never humble!
This is Deng Fang!
Although a little arrogant, Deng Fang was telling the truth.
The Warriors win because of both offense and defense, and Curry's incredible performance.
However, Deng Fang's understanding of the Lakers players is also a very important factor.
Knowing that Odom was inaccurate and that Artest could only shoot wide-open three-pointers, Deng Fang let the two men flank Kobe.
Knowing that Bynum was slow to move and not useful, Deng Fang used Curry and Belinelli's off-ball tactics to teach the Lakers' twin towers a lesson.
Some coaches also know these things, but they don't dare to gamble.
What if Odom and Artest make the right shot?
If you put it this way, it will be my responsibility to lose!
But Deng Fang acted very resolutely, letting go as soon as he was told, and he was very determined in the pincer attack.
Only when the strategy is concise and clear can the team members implement it properly.
The coach himself is unclear and hesitant, so how can the players dare to execute it decisively?
These are all the effects of Deng Fang.
But these are all based on the Warriors having a well-organized lineup and both offense and defense.
No matter how familiar you are with your opponent, no matter how well you understand your opponent's weaknesses, it's useless if you don't have players who can restrain your opponent!
You have the Twin Towers, and so do I!
At the same time, I also have the off-ball tactics to restrict the Twin Towers!
And you didn't!
You have superstars, and so do I!
Not only that, my superstar is more adaptable and can play with or without the ball, making it harder to defend!
Your defensive players can't attack, and your offensive players can't defend.
And my players are both offensive and defensive, capable of both offense and defense!
If you want to attack, you have to give up defense; if you want to defend, you have to sacrifice offense!
And I can attack and defend, no problem!
The Warriors have a well-organized lineup and are stronger overall, which is very important.
Otherwise, no matter how capable Deng Fang is, it will be useless no matter how strong his troops and formations are.
So every player is important.
Of course, just having a bunch of role players who are both offensive and defensive is not enough.
No matter how great a role player is, he is still a role player.
So Curry's role is quite crucial.
With Curry's attraction, teammates will have open opportunities.
With Curry's historic off-ball movement, the Lakers' twin towers were abandoned.
With Curry's selflessness and hard work, the Warriors players will not care about their own roles, but will work hard and fight bravely.
Curry played very well in this series.
In fact, Curry has been performing very well since entering the playoffs.
Why?
The first reason is that Curry himself is very powerful.
Shooting is the essence of basketball, and Curry has taken this skill to the extreme!
Any technology that can be used to its extreme will pose a huge threat!
Not to mention the most essential technology of this sport!
Of course, Curry doesn't just shoot, his dribbling and breakthrough abilities are equally outstanding.
This is the scariest thing about Curry.
In terms of movement and open shots alone, top shooters such as Ray Allen and Korver are not much worse than Curry.
But after adding dribbling, no one can compare with Curry!
This is great strength!
Of course, in addition to his strong strength, another reason is that Deng Fang strictly controls Curry's playing time.
Curry never played much playing time in the regular season, and at the end of the season Curry also took a lot of rest.
It is unbelievable to many people that a rookie, who is already strong and energetic, has to control his playing time.
But Deng Fang kept doing this without any hesitation.
Even in the playoffs, Curry's playing time is not much.
For example, today, Curry only played 24 minutes, just two quarters!
Many times, Deng Fang also deliberately protected Curry to ensure Curry's physical fitness and not give his opponents a chance to do something dirty.
You are leaning against a cliff and you want to fight us desperately? Do you want to take advantage of Curry?
Then I will let Curry stand outside or fight as a substitute!
Anyway, I won’t give you a chance to make a move!
Even with the steals that Curry is good at, Deng Fang repeatedly told Curry not to pay too much attention.
If you reach out too much, you will easily be called for a foul!
We need you to stay on the field!
One less steal doesn't matter, one more foul will be troublesome!
In a word, do everything you can to protect Curry!
These are the reasons why the Warriors win.
The reporters all agreed with Deng Fang's answer.
Although boasting makes people feel uncomfortable, it is true!
"The Lakers were eliminated by you, but they are still very strong. Do you think your two teams will meet again in the Western Conference Finals next season?"
"No, this year is the Lakers' best chance to win the championship." Deng Fang replied.
"Then which team in the Western Conference do you think is the greatest threat next season?"
"Thunder!" Deng Fang replied.
Thunder?
None of the reporters expected this answer!
Although the young Thunder have played six games with the Lakers, they will reach the Western Conference Finals next year, which is always hard to believe.
The West is surrounded by wolves. The Spurs, Mavericks, and Suns are all strong teams. Even the Nuggets and Jazz are not easy to deal with!
"If you are eliminated by the Lakers, do you think the Lakers will win the championship and have the last laugh?" A reporter asked an eye-opening question.
"Yes." Deng Fang replied: "Without us, the Lakers would be the championship this year!"
"Neither the Magic nor the Cavaliers can beat the Lakers? Are you so sure?"
"Of course!" Deng Fang replied.
The Magic are even weaker than last season, and the Cavaliers don't have the capital to compete with the Lakers.
If they meet the Lakers, neither team has a chance of winning.
"But the Lakers were swept by you, which means the Magic and Cavaliers are no longer a threat to you, right?" Finally, the reporter asked the question he really wanted to ask.
"Do you think they are a threat to us?" Deng Fang asked, "Are you stupid or am I stupid?"
The reporter shrugged and said nothing.
But another reporter immediately asked: "If you could choose, who would you rather face in the Finals? The Magic or the Cavaliers?"
"It doesn't matter, we are all here to compete for second place anyway!" Deng Fang said: "If I can choose, I would rather be a knight."
"Why?"
"Because this season is James' last season with the Cavaliers. He will leave during the offseason. Before he leaves, I want to repair him! So that he will not have excuses in the future!" Deng Fang replied: "No matter what.
Wherever James is, no matter who his teammates are, I have to fix him!"
"Then if someone in the Cavaliers is injured in the finals, will you treat him?"
"Yes!" Deng Fang replied: "But because it's the finals, the price will double!"
What a domineering answer!
Pretending to be a little expert!
Seeing it is a pit, I still want to jump in!
Have courage and courage!
For reporters, this is the answer they want!
Asking this question is giving you the opportunity to pretend to be X!
If you don’t pretend to be X, I won’t have anything to write!
