Lopez and Scola jumped the ball from the middle line, and as expected, the Warriors got the ball.
Curry dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and Ariza followed closely in front of Curry, following every step and paying full attention.
Obviously, the Rockets did a good job in their pre-game preparations.
Many clues have been seen in the preseason. The core of the Warriors' newly formed team is Curry, and most of the team's tactics revolve around Curry.
Therefore, the team sent defensive leader Ariza to defend Curry, instead of letting little black bean Brooks defend normally.
Curry didn't panic and motioned for Prince to come out and catch the ball.
Prince took the ball to the top of the arc and called on his teammates to move.
Curry began to weave in and out of the crowd, constantly circling screens.
I have to say that Ariza's defense was very good, both in terms of speed and awareness. Curry went around twice and couldn't find a chance to make a shot.
Of course, this also includes the help of Battier and Hayes.
There are only 10 seconds left in the attack time.
Curry quickly came to the top of the arc and took the ball again.
Prince, Laga Bell and Azubuike came to the three-point line and stood up outside the three-point line in a tacit understanding, with two bottom corners and one on the opposite side at 45 degrees.
Lopez also had a tacit understanding, taking three steps and two steps to get in front of Curry, blocking Ariza.
Lopez is tall and strong, and no matter how good Ariza's defense is, it will be difficult not to be blocked.
Curry dribbled the ball and immediately went around from the other side, coming to Hayes who was guarding Lopez.
Hayes is very good at defense, but no matter how good he is, he is still a center and his steps are relatively slow. When he saw Curry dribbling towards him, he subconsciously took a step back.
Ariza has just come out from Lopez's side at this moment, and is still some distance away from Curry.
In an instant, an opening appeared in front of Curry.
This gap appears for a very short time, less than a second.
Most point guards don't know how to shoot at this time, especially three-pointers!
For a long time, basketball coaches all over the world have taught point guards to decisively attack the inside when facing a center, attract a double attack, and then pass the ball!
To be honest, this approach is fine.
The disadvantage of the center is slow speed, and the advantage of the defender is fast speed.
If the center is waiting for you under the basket, don't rush in to challenge him.
But he's already guarding near the three-point line, so what are you waiting for if you don't attack the inside?
Use your own strengths to attack your opponent's weaknesses. This is correct in any situation.
Therefore, it is unwise to shoot a three-pointer at this time, or to dribble and stop three-pointers!
There are people in front of you blocking your path, and people behind you are chasing you. Although there are one or two steps away, you are still dribbling for a three-pointer after all!
There are many ways to put the ball into the basket. The three-point shot is the farthest from the basket and has the lowest hit rate, so it is also considered the least reliable and least efficient.
What should I do if I can’t make a bet?
What should you do if you fight back when someone hits you?
How can a point guard not organize and only think about his own shooting?
Therefore, you cannot shoot three-pointers at this time!
Be sure to remember:
You are the point guard!
Be sure to remember:
The lowest three-point shooting percentage!
Be sure to remember:
If you can't take a three-pointer, don't take a three-pointer!
What these coaches continually remind us is true.
But, that was before!
Before Curry showed up!
Before the three-point craze led by Curry appeared!
Those previous theories were all based on one basis: your three-point shooting percentage is very low!
What if the three-point shooting percentage is high?
Then its scoring efficiency is the highest!
A guard's average hit rate when hitting the basket and mid-range shots is only 50%. If you give him a hundred such shots, he will only score 100 points!
If another guard hits 35% of his three-point shooting percentage and gives him a hundred chances to shoot three-pointers, then he can score 105 points!
The scoring efficiency of the second guard is already higher than that of the first.
More importantly, if the second one stops outside the three-point line, the opponent will have to guard him, and the teammates inside will have more space to attack!
Even O'Neal, if there are two or three people inside, it will be difficult not to mention scoring, even catching the ball!
Therefore, the second defender is of greater significance to the team!
So what if a guard can shoot more than 40% from three-point range?
What about more than 45%?
Why not let him vote?
Not only do you want him to vote, but you also want him to vote more!
The more you throw, the better. The enemies you throw are frightened.
It would be better if the opponent's heart trembles when he sees him raising his hand!
That way the opponent's attention will be more on the outside, and there will be more opportunities on the inside!
Want the inside first and the outside first!
When you have a sharpshooter on the outside, a historical shooter who can shoot under any circumstances, then let him shoot to his heart's content!
Since the beginning of the summer league, Deng Fang has been instilling this concept in Curry: if you have the chance, you must shoot!
Even if there is no chance to create an opportunity, shoot!
After continuous practice in the summer league, training camps, and preseason games, Curry has already taken Deng Fang’s words to heart, and he has long been familiar with this rhythm.
In fact, Curry has this gene in his blood, and his shooting speed fully meets this condition.
It's just that in the past ten years, the coach's constant teachings made him hide this talent.
Now it's finally time to show yourself.
Taking aim at Hayes, who was one step in front of him, Curry raised his hand and shot without hesitation!
Hayes rushed forward quickly.
If you change to a center who moves quickly, is tall and has long arms, he may still be able to block Curry's shot if he is prepared.
But opposite Curry is Hayes!
A center who is shorter than Klay, moves at about the same speed as Yao Ming, and has a little better bounce than Curry!
Hayes' block had no impact on Curry!
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and went straight to the basket.
Curry's shot was too fast. It wasn't until the basketball left his hand that Ariza got around Lopez and reached Curry.
It was useless to do anything else, Ariza could only watch helplessly as the basketball fell into the basket.
The referee made a three-point gesture.
3:0, the Warriors had a good start.
Hayes served from the baseline, and this time it was the Rockets' turn to attack.
Brooks dribbled to the frontcourt, and he was guarded by Azubuike.
Compared to Azubuike, Laga Bell has more experience, but Brooks is characterized by fast speed and accurate three-pointers, so the young Azubuike is more suitable to defend the little black beans.
Laga Bell defended Ariza, Prince defended Hayes, Lopez defended Scola, and Curry defended Battier.
Battier plays the third position, and Curry will suffer a disadvantage when guarding against his size.
However, Battier's offensive methods are simple, and most of them rely on open three-pointers from the corner to catch and shoot.
Therefore, it is okay to let Curry guard him.
It's just bullying you for not being able to take the initiative to attack!
You have the ability to defeat me in the way you are least good at!
