"What kind of lineup is this? I've never seen them use it before." Thompson asked doubtfully.
"Who knows, maybe the head coach has a seizure. You know that when you get older, it's easier to lose your mind." Green said nonchalantly: "Our coach doesn't have times like this even when he's young. Don't worry.
, we can just knock them out." "Well, that's true." Thompson agreed with Green's words, because no matter what the lineup is, just knock them out. Don't think too much.
Basketball is still a game of victory and defeat.
You don’t need to think about reasons when you win.
And this season's Warriors team, Thompson himself feels, is difficult to beat.
In the few games they lost, except for the 1-point loss to the Lakers, the Warriors' own touch was really poor in the other two games. In many cases, even if they played too sloppily, they couldn't lose. 3 losses, that's them
The confidence!
The Lakers' offense is still similar to before. Now the Warriors don't have a big center to use, so they try to leave it to No. 29 in the paint. Whether it's playing by himself or passing the ball, it can be done. In this game, Tang Qian has already scored 40 points.
+, the hit rate is frighteningly high, he has this kind of full decision-making power.
The Lakers have nothing to do if they score a goal. Now the Warriors' inside line really can't be suppressed, so they can simply make up for it on offense. The Warriors played a typical "five-little running position". This lineup opens up space for passing and cutting.
His ability is rare in history and is too strong. In addition, all 5 of them are extremely mobile. Once they run like this, as long as they cooperate tacitly and pass the ball well, it will be difficult to defend. 5 of them can do it.
Passing organization, this is terrible.
The Warriors first set up a high pick-and-roll. Curry broke through with the ball and was successfully switched by the Lakers. Curry did not stick to the ball and quickly passed it out. It was in the hands of Thompson who was cutting through the air. Thompson used the ball in the process of coming over.
The team used Iguodala's screen, but the Lakers also completed the switch in an instant, leaving him no chance to take action. Didn't the Lakers rarely switch defense before? Most of them used the team's players to cover.
Is retreating and pursuing directly the so-called "Under-One"?
There is no problem with Thompson's idea. In the past, the Lakers indeed used the "Under-One" route to defend most of the Warriors' pick-and-roll screens. They rarely switched defenses. After all, the 4th position in the previous lineup was a defensive weakness. Even if it was
Bosh is still here, and Larry Brown also thinks that the defense at this point is not very good. When playing against a team like the Warriors, any mistakes can easily lead to problems and be caught and broken by the opponent. So it's not that we don't switch defenses.
But relatively speaking, it is better and simpler to take the "Under-One" defensive line. But it is okay to deal with the Warriors' regular lineup, but it is not so easy to deal with the opponent's death five small players. Because the opponent's passing and cutting speed will
Become faster, so that "Under-One" will appear half a beat slower.
Why were most teams in the original time and space defeated by the Warriors, without even being able to fight back?
That's the problem. If you defend to death and don't make substitutions, even if you use "Under-One" to the extreme, it will be difficult to have an effect. Look at the teams in the original time and space that pushed the Warriors into desperation. The first team
The Western Conference team is the Oklahoma City Thunder in the original 15-16 season. Facing the Warriors in the playoffs, especially their top five, this team's main response method was arranged by Billy Donovan.
Big lineup + reduced rotation + lots of defensive changes on the outside.
Using this set, they forced this 73-win team into a 1-3 deficit. Although they were defeated in the end, it proved that at least this set was effective. It's just that the Thunder's defense was still too poor.
It's a bit off, and the overall defensive tacit understanding is not enough. Defense that relies on the body is greater than defense that relies on the mind and tactics. Coupled with a wave of "Buddha's Light" from the opposite side, the game is over.
Let’s look at the Warriors, who have been upgraded to the “Cosmic Braves” in the original space. How did they get forced into a tiebreaker by the Houston Rockets in the second year? What did they rely on? Yes, unlimited defense changes.
This is a set of stubborn defense that D'Antoni put together after acquiring Paul. Unexpectedly, it worked wonders.
But he himself is not a master at training the defensive system, and overall he is more inclined to the offensive end, so his unlimited defense changes are just a prototype. It is not really mature. But even so, it is still better than the previous Thunder.
The team's perimeter version has unlimited defense changes, which has been raised to a higher level. It has entered into unlimited defense changes for all members. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers, under the coaching of Larry Brown, have started this defensive system one step earlier.
And once it is displayed, it is a very complete and advanced type of unlimited defense change.
The Warriors are Warriors after all. The current 3 losses this season were not in vain. They quickly made their next move. Their players made a pick-and-roll cut near the corner. No, Green just entered the free throw line.
The ball was released immediately with one step. The ball was delivered very decisively. Green is worthy of being a figure who has averaged 7+ assists per game this season. He is the well-deserved number one in the paint.
The ball came to the hands of Warriors' Barnes, and a small opening appeared next to him. He was about to shoot. At this time, the Lakers' No. 4 position, Covington, who had just been replaced, made a cover and was very fast.
Coupled with his sufficient wingspan, Barnes hesitated for a moment and gave up the shot. He changed to passing the ball in the low post. The Warriors played this ball very beautifully. Their passing and cutting have entered a very systematic and virtuous cycle.
Basically, if there is no chance in the first shot, you will instinctively shoot the ball and look for the second opportunity to attack.
Plus this... the league currently uses the best mobile pick-and-rolls and illegal screens, making their ability to find follow-up opportunities extremely strong. Extremely strong.
Otherwise, how can a team achieve this record without a super ball-handling player? Isn't that nonsense?
He must have his own unique skills and secrets.
"It was a beautiful pass. Clay went straight to the ball. The opponent's center was pulled out. The ball... was blocked???"
Yes, Thompson received a big block on the back of his head on this ball. The person who blocked him was Robert Covington.
Covington is 206CM tall and has a wingspan of 218CM. Tang Shen is only 201CM tall and has a wingspan of only 206CM. Therefore, the ball was unprepared and he suddenly got a big block. However, there was still a doubt in Thompson's mind.
Wasn't he on Barnes' side just now? How come he was behind him all of a sudden? When he returned to defense, he glanced at the big screen, and Tang Shen's inner doubts were solved. It turned out that Covington just went there and delayed it.
Barnes, and then immediately chose to follow Thompson back, so that the "teleport" effect just now appeared.
It is equivalent to one person having a defensive effect on two people.
This was just the beginning. After the Lakers scored another goal, the Warriors set up a position and quickly attacked. This time they also chose to attack the Lakers' No. 4 position. At least in their eyes, a player with a minimum salary was not worth mentioning.
. It is definitely the weakest point in the Lakers' current lineup. No wonder Cole and the Warriors, because no one would know that Covington's defensive talent is so good! Including Tang Qian himself, he did not expect this.
At that time, he could only see the end of Covington's 14-15 season. At that time, he was at best a good 3D player. Signing with a minimum salary was definitely a profit. That's all.
How did you know that his defense would be so strong?
Under the guidance of Larry Brown, progress has been rapid!
The Warriors missed the ball again. The Lakers' defense at the 4th position exceeded everyone's imagination! Including Iguodala's personal air cut and slide, it was almost blocked by the Lakers' 4th position.
Come down. His defensive skills and defensive sense are both excellent choices. Iguodala himself is a defensive hero, and he saw something unusual in the Lakers' lowest-salary No. 4 position.
If he hadn't accidentally broken out tonight, with this defense, the Lakers might have...
The Lakers were still directly violated after Tang Qian's low post shot, and he made 1 of 2 free throws at the free throw line.
The Warriors still implemented Cole's arrangement just off the court and played more of the opponent's 4th position. Larry Brown was also very smart, deliberately letting the team's 4th position be "exposed" and then facing the opponent's front.
attack.
Roberto, now it's up to you. If you can seize the opportunity, tonight's game will greatly increase your reputation.
The Warriors ran in a "Z" shape on the wing, and changed two off-ball screens in the middle. Green caught the ball and shot directly! The ball was indeed aimed at the Lakers' No. 4 position. Unfortunately, it still missed!
This makes many Warriors players feel a little unbelievable. Is this just a basic-salary player? Isn't it possible that I can't beat him here?
Curry stole the pass from the Lakers and directly counterattacked alone. He collided with Covington of the Lakers and missed the shot. However, the referee blew the whistle and 2 free throws were made. This shot was actually callable when viewed in slow motion.
Don’t brag, but this is the home court of the Warriors, and Curry is still the league’s quasi-superstar, so it’s normal to give him a star whistle. Covington shook his head with some annoyance. He felt that he should be able to defend this ball.
That's right, but it's a pity that I was hesitant to respond just now.
This sudden hesitation allowed Curry to take advantage of him.
After making 2 of 2 free throws, the Warriors seemed to have started a scoring drought, but in fact, this was just a short-lived "return to glory." Because in their next round, they missed the attack again and were defeated by Covington again.
This time, Cole felt something was wrong. He glanced at the Lakers bench and seemed to see the old man wearing glasses "smiling weirdly" at him. This made him feel very...
Not good, very bad.
Tang Qian's offense caused a defensive foul on the Warriors, and the Warriors applied for a timeout.
As soon as the others arrived, Cole immediately arranged the next team tactics and said: "Wait for continuous pick-and-rolls on the line. Don't insist on attacking the opponent's 4th position. That 4th position is not as easy to break as it seems. It doesn't matter.
, we just need to change the way we play. Just use what we are best at to defeat them. Conduct more, cut more, run more, tear apart the opponent's defense and then take action." Although some players in the Warriors are not willing to give in, but Cole's words
He has great authority within the team, and everyone quickly nodded in agreement.
After re-entering the game, Tang Qian missed two free throws, and the Warriors players resumed possession of the ball.
After Iguodala and Curry picked and rolled, the former suddenly accelerated and directly hit the inside. However, the Lakers' defense soon came over, and Iguodala did not find the best opportunity to shoot. He quickly gave Thompson on the outside,
Thompson was about to make a three-pointer. The Lakers' defense rotated, and Ariza got past him. Thompson took the opportunity to move around and slipped past the latter.
Breakthrough, but he had only taken a few steps when he found another Lakers player appearing next to him. Thompson passed the ball to Green near the free throw line. Green was about to take a mid-range shot, and a purple and gold figure quickly arrived. Green
He wanted to break through the hard attack, but quickly gave up because as soon as he took a step forward, he saw the Lakers' No. 29 approaching him.
It was really not a wise decision to take action in front of Lakers No. 29. So he made a tactical gesture for this ball, asking Barnes to come over and pass the ball hand-to-hand with him, while he switched from holding the ball to covering the wall.
body, helping Barnes get rid of his defender. The Lakers' defense is very strong, and Barnes' performance tonight against Ariza has not been particularly good. He needs such support from his teammates.
But what people didn't expect was that the Warriors' ball was...a fake screen and quick release! Green's screen after completing the handoff was not a real one, but a preparation for his quick release.
Damn it, hurry up and help defend, help defend! Don't let him take action easily!
Green's ball was seen through, and after receiving the ball, he was surrounded by two Lakers. Tang Qian + Covington were in place, so Green's ball almost missed the basket. After the Lakers caught the rebound
, it’s still the same style of play, which is to solve the problem for the low post. Tang Qian easily pressed the ball and shot under the basket, "swipe~" and scored on the board.
On the offensive end, the Warriors use a high pick-and-roll + breakthrough cuts + points to the weak side. This style of play is to destabilize the Lakers' overall defense and cause fluctuations in the defensive focus from the strong side to the weak side. At that time, the Warriors
They can rely on their sharp offense to seize opportunities, find flaws, and kill with one hit. However, they still failed to score this goal. Because the Lakers' defense did not have any major defensive fluctuations, and the strong and weak defenses shifted.
It was completed very smoothly and I was not anxious at all.
The Warriors could only take one shot from another player. Thanks to Tang Shen's strength, the basketball stumbled and was thrown into the basket.
But this kind of scoring situation is obviously not what this Warriors team needs. What they want is to score in one go, not to score hard. That is what some "old die-hard factions" like to do. Cole's request is to speed up and score.
Just let the ball run as fast as it can.
He originally thought that this would shake the Lakers' defensive front, but little did he know that it didn't go so smoothly.
This lineup of the Lakers is amazingly powerful, but well, this is just the beginning, just the beginning.
The Warriors' shock is bound to continue.
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