In fact, the Cavaliers have wanted to take advantage of Curry since the first game.
Curry's defense is not bad among guards.
But it can’t be compared with Azubuike, Laga Bell and others!
The point guard is the shortest one on the court and the thinnest one.
Even point guards who defend well are often targeted by the opponent during games!
Not to mention Curry!
Even if your defense is good, consuming your energy is still the best choice!
The Cavaliers did this in the last game.
In fact, it's not just the Cavaliers who have done this, the Spurs, Jazz and Lakers have all thought of this before.
Every opponent of the Warriors will make a fuss about this.
But Deng Fang was already prepared.
Deng Fang has traveled through time, and he is a die-hard Warriors fan. He is still aware of this.
In the history of Cavaliers' battles, James will always use Curry to fight against him every time.
Deng Fang watched almost every Warriors game and certainly knew what to do.
Do you want to play Curry alone?
I won't give you this chance!
First of all, Deng Fang always asked Curry to guard the weakest player in the opponent's lineup.
There are two players on the Cavaliers court who are thin and short.
One is Xiao Mo and the other is Gibson!
Both players are not as tall as Curry, and both weigh less than Curry.
Deng Fang chose to let Curry guard Gibson.
Xiao Mo's independent offensive ability is still very good.
If Mo and James pick and roll, Prince, who is guarding James, will not dare to let Mo go.
Even if you don't play pick-and-roll, Mo Mo holding the ball and playing Curry in isolation is an option for the Cavaliers.
Gibson doesn't have to worry about that.
Gibson is a pure shooter, has average defense, and has almost zero ability to hold the ball.
Let Curry guard Gibson, and the pressure on the defensive end will be much less.
When Gibson was resting off the court, Curry was guarding Anthony Parker.
Anthony Parker is very similar to Gibson, both are pitchers.
The only difference is that Anthony Parker is taller and has better defense.
Once Gibson came on board, Curry's pressure on the defensive end was much less.
If the Cavaliers want to switch Curry in front of James, they must have Gibson come up to cover.
However, Gibson is thin and lacks strength, so it will be difficult to completely block Prince.
Of course, Gibson could occasionally block Prince when he was prepared.
But Curry will not really switch in front of James.
Every time Curry stepped forward, delayed for a moment, and then immediately returned to defense.
If Curry does this, James will have a brief unguarded time.
But Deng Fang didn't care.
James' three-point shooting isn't that good anyway.
I will let you go!
For Deng Fang, protecting Curry is his most important thing.
Once Curry has foul trouble, once Curry lacks physical fitness, the Warriors will be in trouble.
So every time Deng Fang trains, he has to practice how to deal with this situation.
Curry defends the weakest player on the opposing team.
During the pick-and-roll, Curry would block for a moment before returning to defense and never change!
Don't give the opponent a chance to eat Curry alone!
In addition, Curry is told to never take action when defending alone!
Because you are thin and at a physical disadvantage, the referee does not want to see you.
Can you steal the ball with your small body?
Must be a thug!
The referee took it for granted that Curry could only stop his opponent by fouling.
So never steal the ball!
You can steal the ball when the opponent is passing the ball, but you must not steal the ball when the opponent is playing alone!
Not even if it's possible to steal the ball.
It's not worth it if you pay for a foul.
Compared with stealing the ball, Curry staying on the court is more important.
In short, Deng Fang did a good job in protecting Curry, and Curry rarely switched to guard James.
Of course, if it comes to the last two seconds, it is also possible to switch defenses.
Time is running out, and it’s too late for you to break through to the inside!
I'll guard your shots!
It’s difficult to invest without interference, let alone with a person standing in front of you!
Curry was well protected by Deng Fang, and James' idea of playing Curry alone was completely in vain.
Unable to defeat Curry alone, James had to face Prince's defense.
Prince's defense is quite good!
There are defenders in front of his teammates, so there is no chance to pass the ball. After the pick-and-roll, Lopez is stuck inside and cannot come out, so it is impossible to break in. James has no choice but to do it by himself.
A mid-range shot, another mid-range shot.
One got in, the second didn't get in...
Regardless of whether James scores or not, the Warriors' defensive strategy has not changed much.
As long as you don't score several in a row, you'll be fine!
No one is to be scared!
Data doesn't lie!
James' shooting has never been reliable!
That's enough!
I want you to play in a way you are not good at!
James' offensive effect with the ball was average, and the Cavaliers began to hand the ball to Mo.
However, Xiao Mo's efficiency is even less impressive.
Xiao Mo’s nickname has always been passed down, but he still has two brushes for shooting.
However, Xiao Mo's breakthrough is not good and his finishing ability at the basket is very weak.
Moreover, most of Xiao Mo's shots are mid-range shots, and three-pointers are basically open.
Emergency stop three-pointers won't work for Xiao Mo.
He can't dribble and shoot three-pointers, and it's difficult to get to the basket and score. He's not fast, he's not tall, and his jumping ability isn't great. It's not difficult to defend a guard like this.
The defensive intensity was not high in the regular season, but Mo's performance was good and his statistics were not bad.
In the playoffs, it will be difficult for Xiao Mo to perform well.
In a series, Xiao Mo can perform normally in at least one or two games!
That's still against a team with average defense.
The Warriors' defense has been ranked among the top three in the league this season!
Due to adequate preparation and the complementary configuration, the Warriors' defense took another level against the Cavaliers!
It becomes more difficult for Xiao Mo to score.
There was no other way, so James had to increase his offense.
The mid-range shot was sporadic, and it was difficult to break through. James played very hesitantly.
Time flies very quickly if you hesitate.
The time is almost up and all we have to do is bite the bullet and shoot the three-pointer!
What should I do if I can’t invest?
Let’s pass the blame to our teammates!
Several times, James didn't throw the ball to his teammates until the last moment.
His teammates were also helpless.
This is the blame thrown by the boss!
It’s okay if you don’t want to take it!
Throw it away!
No matter if it gets in or not!
Under such a playing rhythm, one can imagine how poor the shooting rate is.
The Cavaliers' offense is still not going well, but the Warriors are in full bloom.
Curry and Lopez were in a pick-and-roll, and the Cavaliers could only double-team Curry.
Two people guard one person, and the rest is three people guarding four people.
There must be room for Curry's teammates.
The Warriors players' touch today was not as amazing as James's in the first quarter, but it was still at a normal level.
What does a normal warrior look like?
The league’s No. 1 three-point shooting percentage!
Azubuike, the only player with a bad touch, was not on the court, and the Warriors shot very well from three-point range!
After making three consecutive three-pointers, the Cavaliers began to rush out desperately.
Suddenly there was no one in the Cavaliers penalty area.
The Warriors began to attack the paint continuously.
The result was a loss for the Cavaliers both inside and outside.
In just 5 minutes, the Warriors played another 20:9, and the point difference expanded by 11 points!