On December 23, the Lakers, who defeated the Heat, went on a back-to-back road trip in the Eastern Conference.
The opponent is the Orlando Magic, well, they are also a tank team with no prospects for the season.
Although this team poached Ibaka + Bismack Biyombo in the offseason, seemingly forming a strong inside penalty area with both flexibility and defensive flexibility, the results... were not satisfactory.
Not only is there no iron-blooded defense that we expected at the beginning of the season, but our own offense is also in shambles, averaging only 101+ points per game. At the beginning of the 21st century, this score was still very good, quite outstanding, but now it is...
A scumbag. How much scumbag? Except for the Mavericks, there is no team in the entire league that cannot reach three figures. The Magic's scoring ability is fourth from the bottom in the league. What's ridiculous is that they exchanged 2 inside players, at least the inside should be
It's an advantage, right? It's not. The Magic average 43+ rebounds per game and are almost 20th in the league, but they lose 45+ rebounds per game. In other words, they lose 2 rebounds overall. What about blocks? These two people
He should be pretty good at blocking shots, but as a result... his average per game is not as good as his opponents.
Coupled with the poor three-point shooting percentage and the assist number at the bottom of the league, this game is simply one-sided.
No matter how hard you struggle, it's just like that. Besides, the head coach of the Magic is not a magical figure. He doesn't have the energy to turn decay into magic.
At the beginning of the game, Magic head coach Frank Vogel wanted to do something else. After all, he had a small period of glory in Indiana. He was a coach who had some experience in building a defensive system. At that time, Indiana was known as the Miami Three.
How about the Giants' only opponent in the Eastern Conference? He used a "slightly weird" tactical ball as soon as the game started, using inside players to shoot three-pointers, because Ibaka's three-point ability is still acceptable, and the whole team
Second, the problem is that Biyombo can't shoot three-pointers. Such a spread of four people still can't cause any trouble for the Lakers.
The Lakers' defensive system is now quite mature. Unless you are like the Warriors, with five people shooting from outside, then you can completely open up the space and draw out Tang Qian. Otherwise, four people are still not enough.
The Lakers are now very accustomed to facing this kind of four-man spread strategy. It is delusional to think that Tang Qian can be easily taken out.
Then on the defensive end, the Magic took it for granted and actually wanted to use squeezing the strong side + quickly shrinking the low post to counter the Lakers' interior offense. Well, knowing that your lineup is flexible, both Ibaka and Biyombo can quickly
Inside defenders who expand and shrink, but... there is one thing you don't understand. That is, you must have two or more people to have a chance to cause trouble to the Lakers No. 29. If you are alone, no matter you are Iba
Whether it’s Ka or Biyombo, it’s all a dish.
It tastes very refreshing and delicious.
And they really underestimated Tang Qian's ball-playing ability. Yes, Ibaka and Biyombo are good at protecting the basket. Randall is easy to stumble when he comes in and collides with the bull. There is a lack of changes. Then simply let the Lakers play this game directly.
It’s okay to start with Gasol, why Gasol? It’s very simple, because Gasol has already developed an open three-pointer according to Tang Qian’s suggestion during the offseason.
Don’t believe it, Gasol’s three-pointers are extremely accurate this season, reaching 53.8% in original time and space, and his shooting rate in this time and space is more than 50%. Even though he averages less than 2 shots per game, in his playing time
In terms of playing style, it is great to be able to play such a tactical role. Tonight is the best example.
If you really want to double-team Tang Qian and squeeze the strong side, well, let's just switch to the 4th position who can shoot three-pointers.
I will kill you directly.
Why not change to a smaller lineup, because this can also form support in the middle. This is also a tactical attempt that Larry Brown is currently making for the playoffs. What if, I mean what if Tang Qian is inside in a certain game
If being double-teamed takes effect and the ball is no longer strong, you can also use Gasol in the middle to form the second inside support as the pivot point. At the same time, there are Tang Qian + Gasol inside the low post and the double inside line near the free throw line as the pivot point.
, this is also a new tactical play. It can be used to break some difficult situations.
Of course, there will be some problems with attacking the perimeter like this, but it is mainly to solve the Lakers' offensive problems.
Because Gasol is a master of inside passing and pivoting, and Tang Qian is also a superb inside passing support ability. If the two of them are combined, if they can have a chemical reaction, the Lakers' overall offense can be alleviated. Even with the addition of
It's not like Rondo can't play the super split-and-cut style of the 2014 San Antonio Spurs.
After all, no team has ever had three passing pivots, and they are all of high-energy level in each position. If a chemical reaction can be produced, Larry Brown believes that the Lakers can have one more powerful killer move.
Now that the Lakers are the defending champions, many teams are studying it. A little more new tricks wouldn't be a bad thing.
According to Larry Brown's idea, this can form a straight-line low, middle and high three pivot points, or a play style of two low pivot points and one top arc pivot point... Such a high-energy organizational play can take advantage of Gasso's
I'm still in good shape. If I were in the Eastern Conference this year, I could still be an All-Star. I haven't deteriorated seriously and I can show off my overall passing.
Moreover, it is a pass-and-cut style that relies entirely on personal abilities, which means that its unpredictability is greatly enhanced.
Tactical routines are never as flexible as personal temporary command, and there is no unparalleled coaching system, right? So this is also one of Larry Brown's expectations. He is actually prepared for danger in times of peace, and it is not because of the strength of the Lakers.
Except for a few teams in the league, they basically get carried away after being overwhelmed by their strength and only rest on their laurels. This is a very good thing. How many championship coaches are just because they remain the same, and they are eventually studied thoroughly, and they will be dismissed overnight.
Last year's championship ignited Larry Brown's ambition, and he suddenly wanted to bring out a consecutive championship team in his contract. After all, dynasty is too difficult, and consecutive championships can still be expected. So he
That’s why I have been experimenting with various lineup combinations and playing styles this season.
Being able to win consecutive championships is a comfort and honor for him, right?
He has never touched such a suitable hand in his life. In the past, he has always been flawed and even underdog, always using weak to attack strong. This time, maybe it is his best and last chance. He also
I am getting older, so I am suddenly extremely devoted to this opportunity.
Don't tell me, he tried some lineup combinations and tactics without success before, but this one has a remarkable effect.
Although this is the first time it has been used in actual combat, the chemical reaction is amazing!
Look at this wave of attacks. Tang Qian was flanked in the low post and immediately released the ball. Then Gasol in the middle once again passed it to Ariza who cut in. Ibaka of the Magic still responded quickly. After all, he still competed with Tang Qian for blocks back then. The king's man, 28 is not fake. The ball moves very fast. If Ariza is stronger, the effect may not be good. Ariza passes the ball back to Gasol near the free throw line. Gasol takes a dribble step and sets a pick-and-roll. It was passed to Rondo who came over. Rondo rushed in, distributed the ball, and directly passed it to Tang Qian. Tang Qian quickly hit the ball without even getting it in his hands. Then Gasol followed up in the middle. Remember the two-handed dunk.
Look at how many tricks have been changed, but they are all caused by passing and running.
The Magic's defensive lineup was completely torn apart. When Gasol dunked, there was no one in the middle.
After gaining confidence, the Lakers began to play more and more. The lineup was positioned in the low post. Gasol and Tang Qian each guarded one side. Then the Lakers' outside players cut in without the ball. Rondo disrupted the defense and scored suddenly. , Gasol threw the ball, Tang Qian received the ball and attracted the ball again. Gasol took the ball in the middle and directly distributed it to the outside. He succeeded in scoring a three-pointer.
The speed and confidence of these people passing the ball are extremely strong. With three people playing like this, the Magic team's defense began to slowly collapse, and they couldn't even tell the difference between the east, the west, and the north. This was terrible, and there was even a Lakers ball. The three players on the team made it clear that they wanted to play with the entire Magic team's defense, pass the ball back and forth at high speed, and then use the pass to completely tear open a huge gap, and then they were willing to take action and score.
This scene looks like the Magic have become headless chickens, being led by the Lakers all the time, and then die miserably.
The Lakers completed 15 assists in this quarter, beating the Magic almost to pieces.
If the Magic are just newbies who have just gotten their driver's license, then the Lakers are now absolute veterans, using all kinds of gorgeous, elegant and precise cuts from small angles, leaving the people of Orlando stunned.
This is the most accurate way to guide the ball. Look at this. Swish, swish, swish. Passing the ball is like a work of art. People move with the ball. Yes, it’s smooth. You can see it smoothly. Show, that's what it feels like. This kind of style of play was something the previous Lakers didn't have.
A senior journalist and columnist here in the United States also tweeted:
In this first quarter, the Lakers were completely chasing the Orlandoans.
Well, it was very accurate and appropriate. This made Larry Brown push up his small glasses and said: "This is good, you can use it often in the future."
Then there was the meltdown in Orlando all night long.
Was it okay after being walked around all night? No one was touched.
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