Chapter 1365 If you want to meet the tyrant, you must ask us first
The Cavaliers' starting lineup is still Irving + James + Love + Tristan Thompson + J.R. Smith.
This is also a classic non-big man lineup. Although it is not called the five small men, the tallest is Thompson's 208cm. The rest, such as Love, are no more than this number. But to be more precise, this is a one-star
A radiant lineup. This lineup is also the most suitable match for LeBron James. After years of exploration, it has basically taken shape. This lineup can maximize the energy of the so-called "James system".
For the Lakers, it's Tang Qian + Randle + Ariza + Butler + Rondo. There's nothing to say. After Bosh was injured in the second half, this lineup basically started. Because the Cavaliers don't need it.
From the beginning, unlimited defensive changes were used, so the Lakers played a more traditional game at the beginning. They rushed in and out, and then tried a shot from the outside. The touch was okay tonight, and Butler hit a mid-range shot at the beginning.
I have to say that the Cavaliers' defense is really incomparable to that of the Warriors. Except for the Warriors' internal problems, their entire perimeter defense is the best in the league. If the Lakers hadn't come out of nowhere, they would have been stable.
Stable NO.1. Otherwise, how do you think they can achieve the top three in defensive efficiency in the league for two consecutive years when there is a gap in the interior? This is ability. As for the Cavaliers, it is really hard to say, defense...
Do they have a defense?
Well, their defensive efficiency in the regular season this season is still in the top five. For some reason, in the playoffs, the defense is basically gone and they rely entirely on offense to win. They rely on superstar ball to win. But the Cavaliers
Fans and friends don’t need to worry. According to the trajectory of the original time and space, the Cavaliers’ defensive efficiency will gradually decline in the future, and eventually reach the bottom of history. Therefore, this season, in fact, is actually pretty good. That is, with the Warriors
In comparison, it's a lot worse. The Lakers' outsiders, who had just finished a series with the Warriors, suddenly felt... their eyes were a lot brighter.
The pressure on scoring and other things is reduced a lot, and shooting is much more enjoyable.
At the beginning, the Cavaliers are still the same. They want everyone to be open. This is no different from the previous games. Once they can't figure it out, there is only one way. The stars take turns playing on the court, taking turns carrying, and using superstar balls to kill their opponents.
In recent years, the Cavaliers have basically followed this general routine. The details are also centered around this.
However, the Lakers did not give them this opportunity and quickly blocked it, including the J.R. Smith + Thompson pick-and-roll that had just improved, but it was also quickly blocked by the Lakers. If you want to hit James' wing, it is good, the same
The Lakers were well prepared. A local flank attack and nearby interference on the Lakers side made it impossible for James to coordinate the whole team on the flank. Because Larry Brown knew that James liked to connect and activate the whole team at the beginning, and took action himself.
The desire will not be too high, so in fact, the so-called "local flank attack + nearby interference" is a cover-up method. The purpose is still the latter... After doing so, quickly return to position! Use the previous method to let James deliberately throw the ball, and then proceed
Destroy and steal.
The Cavaliers were on the right track from the beginning, and soon they also made adjustments. The Cavaliers began to put pressure on the strong side and let go of the weak side. It depends on whether your players on the weak side can beat one on one with a high success rate.
He can always score. Although Ariza can occasionally hold the ball and play for the Lakers, it cannot be routine, and he is now accustomed to the team's 3D play style. If he is suddenly asked to change and take the lead, it is estimated that
Not realistic.
What about the Lakers? They actually played a "treat him in return" routine. You don't care about our weak side, right? Well, we don't care about your weak side either and let your weak side play in singles.
, let’s go one-on-one. The Cavaliers put “Psycho Knife” J.R. Smith on the weak side during this period, trying to use his singles and draft ability to break the game. But, this really didn’t work that well, because the Lakers
The team's No. 2 position is Jimmy Butler. Unless J.R. Smith can "turn on the nerve knife", otherwise, there is no way to score easily. His breakthrough was completely suppressed by Butler, and his small body was even directly beaten by Butler.
It squeezed out of the bottom line. Unfortunately, the Lakers' tactical ball created an open space and missed the three-pointer from the top arc, which gave J.R. Smith some face.
The Cavaliers also tried to break the game, but it was difficult. James tried to break through the top arc pick-and-roll and immediately pass the ball down. He tried to break through from the wing and then quickly transfer the ball to find the weak side to shoot. He tried to hold the ball in the corner and pass it to his teammates.
Fake screens, but the effect is not good. Running tactics? Stop talking about it. The Warriors have such a strong team play and they can't run any tactics. Can the Cavaliers team do it?
It would be better to stick to their James system.
So far, half a quarter has passed, and the Cavaliers have only scored 6 points, while the Lakers have already scored 12 points. This score is not unusual for the Lakers. They are a slow-paced team and do not promote quick defensive counterattacks.
It’s normal to score in this half quarter when it comes to grabbing rounds. But the Cavaliers are not this kind of team. They only have 6 points? This is too few. You must know that this season, their offensive efficiency has been very good. Their average points per game is also
As high as 104.3 points, and in the playoffs it has been increased to almost 105 points, so for them, a game must average at least 26 to 27 points. Six points in half a quarter is too little.
But he is still looking for people, looking for people, looking for people, hoping to drive the whole team to play from the beginning.
But, it's really hard to say, because the Lakers have noticed this right now, and the Cavaliers have been beaten to pieces in defense. James has been quite unsuccessful in uniting the team before the first episode. ABC live commentator
Jeff Van Gundy said that the Cavaliers are now too obsessed with "looking for teammates." In fact, the Lakers are currently very tight on defensive role players, and they should find other ways to play. This kind of play plays into the Lakers' intentions.
Zhang Weiping also said with headphones at the scene: The Lakers took the approach of blocking the Cavaliers' role players from the beginning. This should be based on James' playing habits. James usually leads his teammates from the front when playing. The Lakers today
The late target was good, and the Cavaliers were defeated. The Cavaliers also made a second adjustment during the timeout, and actually used James to post up in the low post!!! Damn! This move was a bit unexpected. But don't forget, James
His back-up efficiency is among the best on the outside. Of course, the reason why he can reach this number is because of his excellent playing choices. All his back-ups are used for misalignment and "bullying". Therefore, the excellence of this back-up has been established.
Data. James used to look ugly when playing from behind. When he played against the Mavericks, he was even single-handedly guarded by an ordinary role player of the Mavericks. This person was a lot shorter than him. This matter made James learn from it painfully after the offseason.
He went to study under Dameng and learn how to hit from behind. Don't tell me, he really improved a lot.
He couldn't play the technical post-up anymore, so Dameng directly suggested that he play the body-flow post-up. Although he couldn't achieve indiscriminate post-up singles, it was enough to deal with the previous dilemma of being unable to beat opponents who were shorter and skinnier than him.
Now. Now, James just uses his strength to back up, hit the tank, and then eat. It doesn't require too many technical steps, just push out of the position.
He was very relaxed and happy when he bullied Ariza, who weighed only 215 pounds. He easily pushed out of the position and scored. Yes, James's move was a bit surprising, but the Lakers were obviously only slightly surprised.
, and didn’t mean to be helpless. He just changed his moves and used Randall to hit him.
Randall is fast, has sufficient tonnage, and has a solid chassis. Although it is not good to defend breakthroughs, there is absolutely no problem in defending back-up play. The Cavaliers want to use James' back-up play to attract double teams, and then take the opportunity to revitalize the team's back-up play.
This kind of thing will never be easily realized. The Cavaliers' move has no effect. It only lasted one round. On the other hand, the Lakers played steadily. Butler played well in this period. The Cavaliers' No. 2 position was completely defensive.
Can't stop him. Nonsense, J.R. Smith, but I've never heard of him being defensive. Butler is averaging 20+ points per game anyway, so it's okay to beat him.
The Cavaliers also changed their formation, using people to follow Butler and then restrict him from catching the ball, or let him go to the baseline and come inside to surround and help defend. But after Butler went through the pain of the previous series, this time
The court showed signs of recovery, and he actually forced the ball hard and scored consecutive points. Even if he went past the Cavaliers' baseline, he also caused a foul and went to the free throw line to shoot free throws.
There is no way, J.R. Smith is too thin and not strong enough to stop him.
On the outside, there are few who can really compete with Butler in terms of hardness and strength. If J.R. Smith still had the weight and tonnage he had during the Nuggets, that would be okay. Now, in order to take care of his age, he has also lost weight to avoid aggravation.
The burden on his knees shortened his career. After all, he is not a star, and he still has to rely on his career years. The longer he can play, the more money he means. The Cavaliers called a timeout again and replaced... Ray
Allen. Ray Allen left the Bulls during the offseason and joined the Cavaliers. He is in very good shape and has always been known for his hard training. His figure has never been out of shape, which is also his strength.
Coupled with his rich experience and strong shooting ability, his replacement can help the Cavaliers open up the situation.
Butler's single against Ray Allen was deflated in the first shot. Ray Allen kept his pace to defend, which made Butler very uncomfortable. He tried to use other tricks, but his opponent didn't accept it. The ball was missed.
The Cavaliers' defense has become one. James controls the ball. This seems to be nonsense. Let alone the Cavaliers, in any team, James is the one who controls the ball. This cannot be changed.
Otherwise, do you want him to play without the ball?
James changed the ball from a low post to a high post, which stretched the Lakers' defense a lot. Randall also had to go to a higher position to form an effective defense. This way James can pass the ball
He found an opening. This must be admitted. His vision is definitely of historical level, or at least sub-historic level. Combined with his personal ability, it has the effect of one plus one greater than two. James suddenly shoots the ball from the high post, and Irving accelerates
Cutting in, he wanted to directly cut the ball to catch the ball and kill the Lakers. The back door was wide open. Irving was focused on No. 29 on the opposite side of the ball. After all, who in the league doesn't know about the Lakers' tyrant's hot shot-blocking energy? To despise it is to seek death.
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So Irving’s ball...what?
An extraordinary ape-arm suddenly appeared, and then blocked in front of Irving, causing Irving to stop the ball. Irving wanted to find someone to pass, but the Lakers had already judged the ball, and it was directly in the passing route.
He stole the ball, then slowed down and continued to play. At this time, Rondo said to Irving: "Hey~ you don't think the Lakers can only defend when they are hot, right?"
"Should you ask me before you meet him?"
Rondo is the first defense this season. There is no problem for him to say this to Irving, and it is not a big deal.
This scene also happened to other people, who basically defended themselves with one sentence:
Hey~ buddy~ Before we want to face the tyrant, shouldn't we ask our opinion first?
Do you really think we are made of mud?
If you want to meet the king, let's talk about it first.
The Lakers really have this capital. They have strong defensive capabilities in all positions, and there is no shortage of substitutes. This makes the Cavaliers very uncomfortable. Overall, the Cavaliers are very uncomfortable so far. No, I should say
Yes, I didn't feel very comfortable. It was rattling all the time, and it didn't have the style of the top teams in the league in terms of offensive efficiency.
The overall feeling is that the Cavaliers got angry after eating and are now...constipated.
Ray Allen didn't get many opportunities when he wanted to run in the open and make cuts. He really saw how powerful the Los Angeles Lakers' defense is this season. No wonder the outside world always says that the Lakers should be the best team in the NBA.
A team with the strongest defense since its founding in history. The regular season was fine, but in the playoffs, its capabilities were basically even higher.
It was frightening to watch.
You have to know that Ray Allen's running is at the level of an "old artist". There is no doubt about this. Look at his previous playoffs and finals. Is it difficult to stop his running? Not to mention unscrupulous
He can do whatever he wants, at least it is difficult to be easily restrained. Tonight, he has been here for so long, but he has not yet had a real chance. Instead, he has wasted a lot of physical energy.
Sometimes he wants to ask, if you work so hard, will you still have the strength later?
This problem is not a problem at all, because the Lakers now have more people. As soon as Butler left, Ray Allen originally thought he could relax a little, but soon found that he had thought too much. He actually sent Covington on the opposite side.
Come here. And this rookie with a minimum salary is actually as good at defensive ability and understanding as Butler just now. Even because he is taller and has longer arms, he basically has no chance of forcing a shot.
This Lakers team...are they really a layer of defensive talent?
The same problem also occurred with Irving. After he saw Rondo go down, he thought he would feel a little more relaxed. However, when Beverley came up, he was also very uncomfortable. It was not much easier than before.
At this moment, everyone on the Cavaliers team really wanted to complain, what kind of fucking team is this?