Of course, the Warriors will not sit still and wait for death. After all, they still think that they lost the last game because of bad luck. As long as they are serious, winning is not a problem. Well, the regular season record has spoiled them. The Warriors are
Not weak, but in the competitive intensity of the playoffs, it is definitely not as strong as they imagined.
Tonight, the Warriors were full of momentum from the moment they came up. You can seem to see the strong anger in this group of people. The game was also very exciting. The Warriors did not take it lightly, and their tactical execution was extremely high. They played several consecutive games.
Tactically, they even used 2 to 3 tactical changes in a round. This ability is really extraordinary. Who was the last team that could do this? It was the Spurs.
3ManWeabe tactical movement.
HoyaFence tactical movement.
D tactical movement.
DummyBLOB tactical movement.
ReverseWedgeRoll tactical movement.
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To be honest, the Warriors' tactical ball ability is really strong. They are indeed a team that relies on the system to make a living. Even if the Lakers claim to be extremely strong in defensive tactical ball. They have done a lot of previews before the game, but it is still impossible to perfectly block it.
Of course, if it is possible to completely block the game, then the rules must be modified. Defense is always passive. Is it realistic to really prevent the opponent from scoring points? No matter how strong the defensive team is, it cannot do it.
Therefore, although the Warriors relied on a large number of tactical operations to score some goals, Cole was not satisfied with this status quo. Because it did not meet his psychological expectations. Such tactical consumption led to such a situation on the scene. It was really not worth the gain. This is also
Cole once again experienced the power of Larry Brown, the great defensive guru. The Warriors' tactical operations that used to block and kill the gods in the regular season were somewhat dysfunctional tonight. Nonsense, tactical ball is for high efficiency.
Otherwise, why go to all this trouble?
If playing tactical ball is still inefficient, it is a failure.
Moreover, if the game continues like this, the players will not be able to support the load of this kind of tactical operation.
But what can we do if we don't play tactical ball? Be tough? The Warriors don't have the capital.
Star duels, to be honest, are their weakness.
If you really want Curry to fight one-on-one, the effect will definitely not be as good as Westbrook's.
This is not a disparagement, it's just that everyone's strengths and specializations are different, so a one-on-one challenge is not Curry's domain.
But Kerr didn't wait in vain, he actually defended a zone defense. The Lakers were caught off guard, and consecutive offensive rounds were unfavorable. Of course, the Purple and Gold Army will definitely adjust, and Kerr also knows that Larry Brown will not just sit and watch.
So...he will have to compete with Larry Brown tonight in terms of on-court control and adaptability.
Knowing that the Lakers were actually on the same level as the Warriors, Kerr put away all his contempt and began to think about how to win. This feeling, which he had almost never experienced in the entire regular season, suddenly became energetic.
Here comes the passion. After all, he is still a young man in the coaching world, so he also wants to prove himself head-on and defeat the so-called master coaches.
Cole likes to play some sexy tricks, and this is something everyone knows.
He does not have the character of a traditional head coach, so there is basically no barrier between him and the players on the entire team.
This is also a big factor in the Warriors' chemistry and locker room atmosphere.
First of all, make a decision. If you have a chance to play against the Lakers, it would be best to go with it. If you don’t have a chance, don’t be frustrated. Take your time, be careful, and build a score advantage bit by bit. How to build it bit by bit?
Just eat patiently. Just like ants, no matter how big the meat is, it will be hollowed out bit by bit. So Cole will compete with Larry Brown and the Lakers.
How to compare the operation, look down.
After the first wave of the main lineup failed to gain any advantage, Cole started to take action from the first substitute time. He used Iguodala to attack! Iguodala is really up to the task. No wonder Iguodala is said to be worth thousands.
Suppose you only play a dozen games a season. But these dozen games are what the Warriors want now. This lineup is actually a big man and four small men, and Festus is the only big man. Then, Iguoda
La Zhen is really fierce, completely different from the regular season. He breaks into the paint and is directly like a one-arm gliding dunk.
Then there was another strong attack, which caused a foul and made 2 of 2 free throws.
Then a assist defense steals, pushes into the frontcourt, successfully attracts the defense, and then suddenly throws it out. The outside player receives the ball and makes a three-pointer. Swipe~Hit~Damn~ Are you sure this is Iguodala? So
Is it fierce?
Seeing that the Warriors had caught up with the score, the Lakers quickly replaced Tang Qian. Just now, Iguodala entered the paint so unscrupulously because he lacked a strong deterrent inside. The Lakers also had to shrink and help defend.
In the past, Tang Qian's physical fitness might not have been able to handle it so early, but after the physical breakthrough, this was no longer a problem. This invisibly reduced the "weak time" of the Lakers' inside line, giving opponents a huge chance to take advantage of it.
Zoom out.
In recent years, Iguodala has really been a bench weapon for the Warriors, especially in the playoffs. Otherwise, do you think the team leader's FMVP would be taken away so casually?
?Iguodala is a very strange person. His long-range shooting ability is erratic. One season is good and the other is bad. When it is bad, you will vomit blood. His three-point shooting rate can even be only ten percent. This is completely without defense.
level. But what about when it’s good? You’re dead! What’s 50%? If it’s over 53%, you’ll be asked if you’re afraid? So when you run into Andre Iguodala, forget it, you’re lucky, but it’s a pity that this year
Iguodala's three-pointers are very good. 35% in the regular season, and even more in the playoffs. Up to 38.5%! So if we catch up, there is no way. Iguodala made another three-pointer.
The ball goes in!
Wow~ The Lakers were so stunned that they couldn’t even recover.
This guy... is completely different from the regular season player.
It's too exaggerated.
This has been the case in the past few years. Iguodala has this ability, so he is worth the price. When he is needed, he can stand up, which is a strong value in itself. Otherwise, how can we say that Iguodala is a warrior?
What is an indispensable figure for the team in recent years? In addition to offense, he is also a defensive arrow. If you look at the Warriors in the playoffs, who is the top scorer on defense, you will know very well. He is on this team
In, it is definitely not as simple as an ordinary substitute.
But the Lakers are not blocking this section. Larry Brown arranged for Pierce to be the main attacker on the outside in this mixed lineup. Naturally, Tang Qian is still on the inside, but you can't hit the ball even if you don't have the ball? What's more, the Warriors are now very good at blocking the inside.
You must be stronger on the outside to reduce the pressure on the inside and revitalize the penalty area. Why not choose Nick Young? The main reason is that Nick Young has a nerve-wracking style of play. There are not many offensive methods and it is easy to be seen through. The Warriors have another
They are one of the top three defensive teams in the league. Nick Young is not very effective when he plays the outside attack. He can wait for opportunities to hit three-pointers, but he cannot be the player who focuses on the outside.
Why Pierce? Needless to say, Pierce is experienced and skilled. He was once the boss of the Celtics and won the 2008 FMVP. In addition, he was an explosion in the playoffs last year. It is most suitable to play him. And
When Pierce was originally signed, the team also had this idea. In the regular season, you can just have fun and take care of your health. But in the playoffs, just lift the coffin and make a big splash. Now,
It’s time for a mixed lineup, it’s the Western Conference Finals again, it’s time for Pierce to take action. It takes a day to build an army, but it takes a while to use it. Comrade Lao Pi, open your big eyes?
Pierce actually went through a mentality transformation process. He used to be highly anticipated in Boston, but now he has to come off the bench, which has a mental hurdle. However, he was very successful. When he got to the Wizards, he gradually reduced his playing time, and even
He started to appear on the bench. You must know that before, he was an arrogant guy, and he was absolutely unwilling to play bench time all the time. Because he felt that his status and ability to play bench time would reduce his price. There are too many such examples, and the most recent one is
Kobe Bryant said to Iverson on the sidelines: Hey, you actually benched someone like this? For a rookie like this? Then not long after, Iverson retired.
In fact, Iverson publicly refused to come off the bench with the Pistons. His original words at the time were as follows:
Labor and management have never heard of a superstar playing as a substitute.
Labor and management have never heard of Olympic members having to serve as substitutes.
Labor and management have never heard of All-Star players having to come off the bench.
The labor and management have never heard that MVP has to come off the bench.
The labor and management have never heard of the leading scorer having to come off the bench.
The labor and management have never heard of a player having to come off the bench.
These six answers were very popular at the time. In fact, upon closer inspection, these words have many loopholes, but they represent the meaning of Iverson's generation to playing as a substitute. Substitute? What is that? If I want to play as a substitute, I might as well
Just retire. Yes, including Kobe, Jordan, etc. are all such people. Playing as a substitute? Get out of here!!!
Pierce was once such a person, which is why he declined so quickly when he went to the Clippers. In addition to the discord in the system and not being reused, he also had problems with his own mentality. Regarding this man, Tang Qian had only one sentence when he signed the contract last year: Come on.
Lakers, you are a substitute in the regular season, but you are still a superstar in the playoffs!
Of course, Pierce knew that this was mostly polite, but not many people could say this at the time. With Rondo's invitation, he rejected the Clippers, his former mentor, and chose the Los Angeles Lakers. And now, he is the one who has delivered.
When you commit.
I'll give you the ball. Use the fuel you saved in the regular season to explode in one go.
Pierce used to like to eat and drink without restraint, especially hamburgers and Coke, but since joining the Wizards, he has slowly given up these things. After joining the Lakers last year, he never touched them at all.
In addition, the overall equipment and training environment of the Lakers are the best in the league, and his physical condition is very good this season. It’s just that the Lakers won too easily in the regular season. Except for the early stages of the game, they were pushed all the way. So
Pierce's data can only be said to be neither high nor low, neither up nor down.
But it doesn't matter, he is still waiting, because he knows that the playoffs are the real stage for the elderly version of Pierce. At that time, his role will be maximized.
For example, now.
Pierce faced his opponent with this ball, hit it with his back, then turned around and withdrew his hand, hitting the ball.
Because Tang Qian came up, Iguodala could no longer break through unscrupulously. The Warriors hit the ball, and the Lakers got the rebound and gave it to Beverley. Beverley was only responsible for dribbling the ball through the half, and then watched
When Pierce beckoned for the ball from the right wing, Beverley passed the ball. He thought Pierce would make a transfer point and pass the ball out. But the old guy just picked up and shot.
Harrison Barnes made the shot right over his head.
Not sloppy at all.
When the Warriors attacked this ball, Iguodala caused a defensive foul on him after a continuous screen. But Pierce was not convinced. He stood up and complained loudly. He was very emotional. He meant that he was in the right position for this ball. Why should he call me a blow?
Defensive foul? The referee gave him a technical foul, but Pierce still didn't calm down. If you are his fan, you will know that he, Pierce, is such a player. His joys and sorrows are never hidden, and they are all written on his face.
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Angry, dissatisfied, excited, happy, it's all like that. There's nothing to hide.
When he gets a bad call, he yells and complains.
Use this to express your disagreement with the penalty.
There is no doubt that he is a proud and even a bit arrogant person, so when the ball was turned around, he took the initiative to find Iguodala, and then used his classic car-like breakthrough to stick to Iguodala in three slow steps.
The offense eventually resulted in a hit from the latter. After seeing Iguodala of the Warriors being whistled for a foul, Pierce loudly said with satisfaction: "That's right~ It wasn't a foul on mine, it was obviously one on him!"
Can he guard me without fouling me?"
This guy is bragging, but yes, Pierce just likes to brag.
always like this.
His speed was indeed running low. The ball was forced by Iguodala and he made a sudden stop mid-range shot.
But he turned around and continued to attack, continuing to beat Iguodala hard.
Don't forget, Pierce is the kind of guy who wants to beat you until you are convinced. Comparing offense with Kobe in the finals was just one of the things he did. He had done this many times before. For example, in the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals
, the Celtics fell behind by a big score, and then, facing Antoine Walker who was spouting trash talk at him, this guy directly beat the latter five times in a row!
From the back, the opponents can only take turns to defend, and then you see, this guy scored 19 points in a single quarter, leading the team to a 41-16 super shock wave in the fourth quarter. That's right, Pierce, that's it.
A man with personality. After all, he is a man who has been stabbed 11 times without any trouble. In this aspect, his spiritual will is definitely not inferior.
It's a pity that his ball was still slow because of his slow pace, so this back shot didn't go in. This used to be one of his special skills. However, as he grew older, he could only slowly lose the ability to use this special skill.
. He could no longer control it as easily as before. So the ball missed. Pierce was a little arrogant. He felt that the ball should have gone in.
But there was no score.
But soon the ball returned to his hand, and at the same time a voice rang in his ear: "Keep playing~Paul~Kill him~What a thing is he!" As soon as these words came out, the ball was in his hand.
On the ball, Pierce suddenly regained his feeling, and he didn't make any extra moves, he just pulled up and made a strong throw.
Brush~Hit~
"Good job~ I knew you could do it~" The trusting look on the face of Lakers No. 29 made Pierce feel as if he was back in Boston, and the man talking to him was KG Garnett.
Pierce was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and smiled proudly: "Nonsense~ Labor and management are born for the stage of the playoffs~ This kind of little guy is just a ball!!! I can even beat Kobe!!!"
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The Lakers' bench time was fully matched and did not lose to the Warriors.