This is a life and death battle for the Rockets, so the Rockets' locker room was quite serious in this game.
The Rockets also know that the Western Conference is difficult to play, so they have certain psychological preparations before the game. Neither the Lakers nor the Warriors will be easy to play. D'Antoni also said in the locker room: This is
Our most important game of the season, I hope everyone can cheer up and don't let this whole year's hard work go to waste.
We are very strong and we have a chance to beat any team. The Lakers are not invincible.
After saying these exciting words, D'Antoni began to make detailed tactical settings for this game.
For example, what is the first problem to solve, or the offensive problem? This is also the core of his tactical system. Like Larry Brown, all tactical responses start from this. But Larry Brown starts from defense.
Just think about it. This is normal. There is no distinction between advantages and disadvantages. It is just the head coach's own tactical thinking and system thinking.
D'Antoni is the master of offense, so this must be the main one.
Some adjustments have been made to the details, but the Lakers have no obvious areas to target, and the overall defense can basically be said to be impeccable. So really speaking, it is just one... He asked Harden to take the initiative and stop thinking about anything.
Well, he is the absolute strength of the Rockets in this series, because Butler of the Lakers is facing him, and his defensive mode is naturally restrained by him. This advantage must be practiced and used now, and cannot be given up at all.
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Then it is to suppress the Lakers' perimeter, still not allowing easy three-pointers, and then maximizing their own three-pointer ability. At the same time, it is more encouraged to take decisive shots and not hesitate, because D'Antoni knows that this kind of game will be very stressful.
Big, the more you put psychological pressure on role players, the easier it is for them to hesitate and make mistakes. In this way, the gain outweighs the loss.
So in this case, it's better to go all out and take the most decisive approach, so that they don't have time to think so much.
D'Antoni has D'Antoni's coaching method. This is the benefit of his coaching method. It encourages offense, thereby better stimulating defensive enthusiasm.
As for the inside, he didn't have many arrangements, because after a detailed discussion with the team's chief defensive assistant, Coach Bush, both of them agreed that there is no way for this Rockets team to be the No. 29 who can really trap the Lakers.
The configuration of the team building is to build the team for the "little quick spirit". The same goes for the defensive end. With this team building model, it is basically a dream to stop the Lakers No. 29. Let alone two people.
It may not work well with 3 people.
The best way is to see how his free throw shooting feels tonight. If it's not good, he can also use a foul to block it. If his free throw shooting feels good, then he can only do his best and let fate. But D'Antoni also wants to
Looking at another possibility, what if the Lakers' No. 29 just doesn't pass the ball? Then there is a backup plan that can be used... But to be honest, based on his understanding of the Lakers' No. 29 Oriental center, this way
The possibility is extremely slim.
So I can only think about it.
In G3, with a big score of 0-2, if you want to win, this game is the key. The superstars in the team must give their best performance in time. Otherwise, it will be very dangerous. He will take care of everything that needs to be done.
Well, as for the other changes in the competition, we will have to make adjustments at that time. It is really too early to say this now.
Toyota Center, more and more people began to enter at night, slowly making the place crowded.
All parties from all walks of life are also looking forward to the start of this game.
"This is China Sports Channel, I am Meteor Rain, I am Zhang Weiping, and our special commentator today is former Rockets basketball star Yao Ming..."
Penguin Sports Live, a live broadcast of watching legs before the game, uh, wrong, a live broadcast of watching football before the game, okay, anyway, it’s the same. Because the Internet is relatively free, you can hear everything.
Anyway, it’s just about watching football, so there’s nothing wrong with it.
One ball or a pair of balls is fine, they are all balls anyway.
This is also one of the purposes of setting up this beauty vase commentary on Penguin Sports Live.
What? You said their purpose is to increase women's attention to basketball... Let me ask you, you fucking say this, do you believe it? Doesn't your own conscience hurt?
Over in the United States, this game was broadcast by ESPN, and it was still broadcast on ESPN 1. It can be seen that they still know how many people want to watch this game. The guest lineup is also relatively balanced.
It is in line with their long-standing so-called authoritative media image of “fairness, fairness and openness”.
A Rockets star, Hakeem Olajuwon, and a Lakers star, Goodrich, played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1970s and won the championship in the 1971-72 season with Chamberlain.
.5-time All-Star in his career.
It seems fair, one on each side, but when I think about it carefully, I feel something is wrong, because... comparing the positions, it is obvious that the two are not on the same level. Olajuwon is at least in the top 12 in history and there is no pressure.
Goodrich here, well, it's not that he can't do it. After all, he has been an All-Star several times, has won championships, and has made great efforts. But the problem is that in front of Olajuwon, a historical giant, it is suddenly not enough.
.ESPN is really good at this.
If you think about it, if two people argue, who has more say, it must be Olajuwon.
Moreover, Olajuwon is a super player who plays center, and Goodrich is not, but an outside player. This makes the two people have different criticism rights towards Tang Qian. In fact, Olajuwon did not like Tang Qian that much at first, but you can see
As Tang Qian became more and more versatile, he began to appreciate him. But... he still has a red heart for the Rockets. He is also the soul of the Houston team, so it is self-evident which side he will be on in such a game.
The third game began at the Toyota Center. The starting lineups of both teams began to enter the field.
There were various fighting methods at the beginning of this game. First of all, it was the Rockets' tactics. They first played a few off-ball transmissions personally managed by the "light bulb combination", and then stole a few chickens and quickly turned into mismatched singles with superstars.
Yes, this is also one of D'Antoni's tactical purposes tonight. The light bulb combination mainly conducts the whole team without the ball + superstars misplaced singles to solve the problem.
There are not so many tricks anymore. When the fight reaches this point, the opponent has already seen most of the tactical routines and methods. Coupled with the changes in scale, it is more direct to choose simple methods. This is actually summed up as a routine, "Light Bulb"
The "combination" distributes the attack, and the "light bulb combination" attacks personally, no more.
He completely used the power of the "light bulb combination" to attack, whether it was passing or singles, everything was based on this.
D'Antoni's changes at this time can be considered streamlined, and it seems to be a good change.
Including the third game, the Rockets, who are trailing 2-0, will obviously get more "home whistles". This is also the method used by Adam Silver, whose Chinese name is Xiao Hua. Of course, he will not compete with
It was so obvious in the first few years, the way it is handled is more delicate, and the degree of "whistle" deviation is measured based on the ratings and importance of the game.
In this matchup between the Rockets and the Lakers, Silver may interfere a little, but it will definitely not be as naked and red as the conference finals. If the Lakers are leading the Warriors 2-0 now or the Warriors are 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals
Leading the Lakers, according to his urine, he must show off his "presidential operation". Although he hopes to play more games between the Lakers and Rockets, it is not enough to make him "tempted"
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After all, his previous experience told him that such intervention should not go too far, otherwise it would be a tiebreaker every time, and the fans would not be able to stand it.
So... Measuring "intensity of intervention" based on the level of competition and ratings is also a conclusion he has come to in recent seasons. It seems that there are indeed fewer complaints about "whistle" compared to the first two years.
In addition, he also made a big fanfare and produced a so-called "last two minutes" detailed referee report, which seemed to be a lot fair. But this is just a thing to deceive others, because it is wrong, so what? Brother, continue to be wrong next time
, it doesn’t matter if you’re wrong, the result can’t be changed anyway. At worst, just apologize, and you won’t lose a piece of meat. We can play as we want.
Fans now have a general understanding of things. As an NBA coaching staff, how could we not know? That’s why Mike D’Antoni was in the locker room before the game during this game and strongly suggested that Harden carry out personal attacks. Don’t
Think about it, first of all, Butler can't guard him, and his defensive mode is defeated. Secondly... the whistle of this game, D'Antoni had already expected before the game that it would favor the Rockets.
If you don't take advantage of it, it's a waste of opportunity.
What is good-looking, what is ugly, what hidden rules, what is fair, winning... is the last word!!!
In competitive sports, the winner takes all.
So when Harden stopped the ball at the top of the arc, the Rockets actively carried out mismatched isolation. Butler thought that his choice and judgment of this ball were all right. But he did not expect that the Rockets would directly give it to Harden.
Here comes a...double screen! I didn't expect that the Rockets would suddenly play like this, which is a bit surprising. After all, Butler was beaten by Harden before, so doing this is a complete waste of resources.
But D'Antoni has D'Antoni's idea, which is to establish an advantage from the beginning and then suppress the Lakers' momentum.
It was just bad luck last time and he didn't think there was anything wrong with his tactical operation.
The Lakers made a tactical cut. Ariza received the ball and took a step forward. He escaped from the Rockets Capela's defense and scored the goal. The Rockets Paul attacked in a misplaced position, broke through smoothly and then launched a shot.
, hit. Mismatched singles are really the Rockets' special skill. It's not that others don't know how to use it. The key is... your "mismatch rate" of mismatched singles is far different from that of the Houston Rockets. Otherwise, the opponent will
The weak point will not be killed by misplaced singles?
Everyone will change it on purpose.
This shows that there is a success rate in mismatched singles, but the Rockets do it best.
Harden dribbled the ball quickly, and Butler followed up to defend. However, Harden passed the ball. After a false block with him, Capela went straight down and quickly shot and scored the goal. Rondo of the Lakers made a fake fax shot.
, after breaking in, he scored with a one-handed layup.
Harden of the Rockets cut in and took a shot without the ball. He missed, but he grabbed the offensive rebound and immediately threw it out. The firepower from the outside opened fire instantly without hesitation. It seems that D'Antoni said in the locker room before the game
It still has an effect. Although this game is very crucial, it is a game that the Rockets cannot lose, but because of the emphasis before the game, everyone took action quickly and without hesitation. This is what D'Antoni wants.
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As an offensive-minded team, we must not hesitate on the offensive end. The more critical the situation is, the more decisive it must be.
The Lakers made a top arc pick-and-roll. Tang Qian got the ball and hit it, but when the ball was a little behind, the basketball rolled on the rim and missed, sliding out of the rim. The Rockets immediately pushed
, like the Wind and Color Storm, directly hit the Lakers' half. This is also one of D'Antoni's pre-game arrangements. If you can not play positions, you can reduce the positions, play as fast as possible, and seize every opportunity to play fast!
Knock them out of their footing!
This era is already an era of offense. Even the Los Angeles Lakers are the same. One team cannot reverse this overall trend. In addition, he has also received rumors that he will continue to weaken the defensive end and strengthen the offense in the future.
At the end of the day, the Lakers' team-building style is already a bit "against the trend." Even the Grizzlies and Bulls, two slow-paced teams that used to be iron-clad, aren't they now "good"? So he firmly believes
, this style of play concept of yours is the future of the league.
Just like when he promoted the small ball storm in the Suns early on, he never doubted his own vision.
Defense will become more and more difficult in the future. This is a problem with this version of the NBA. Unless they adjust back, otherwise, the Lakers will only become more and more difficult to play like this and become more and more unhappy. This has nothing to do with their system and lineup.
It's the suppression of the big version of the rules. In fact, if the Lakers' lineup configuration was not really suitable for Larry Brown's defensive system, they would have killed themselves long ago. At most, they would be the next Grizzlies and Bulls.
Not to mention the Larry O'Brien Trophy, even in the Western Conference, it is difficult to break through.
Paul dribbled the ball past half court, directed the team from the top of the arc, and suddenly shot a pick-and-roll, which was quite decisive.
Tang Qian of the Lakers caused a defensive foul on the opponent and made 2 of 2 free throws from the free throw line. But when he turned around, the Rockets made a chasing three-pointer... but unfortunately it missed. But the ball was a long rebound and was picked up by Paul.
When it arrived, Paul immediately waved his hand and headed to the outside. The Rockets player on the outside raised his hand and shot.
Hit!
Butler forced a foul and made 1 of 2 free throws. It seems that his performance in this series is really struggling.
Harden didn't call a pick-and-roll and came over to beat Butler. Butler was afraid of getting fouled, so the ball went a little further. Harden immediately stepped in and scored with a throw. After Harden scored, he still faced Butler. Spewing trash, it seems that he is going to completely destroy Jimmy Butler in this series. In this way, the Rockets' advantage can be expanded.
Butler made a three-pointer but missed. Harden's trash talk made him lose his temper. This just made the Rockets' No. 13 even more proud and unscrupulous on the offensive end. There is no other way but to do it. Temporarily replaced Butler, hoping he can calm down on the bench. Replaced with Josh Smith.
But Josh Smith is too tall, and his center of gravity cannot easily keep up with the 196cm Harden. The Lakers can only let Ariza go over and switch defenses with Josh Smith. However, the effect is still not obvious, and Ariza suffers too much in terms of strength. Well, when Harden hit him, he actually used his own strength and tonnage to kill him inside. If Tang hadn't hidden inside as a barrier, he would have been blown away if he hit him like this.
Harden is already infinitely close to being a super scorer this season, and tonight's whistle was more biased towards the Rockets. The Lakers didn't play very smoothly in the first quarter, nor were they as smooth as the Rockets.
As Beverley missed a three-pointer from the top of the arc, the first quarter ended with the Lakers 12-28, 16 points behind their opponents. The Rockets were very successful in targeting in the first quarter, and the Lakers' perimeter The players' offense was severely hampered.
Butler's poor performance further aggravated the matter.
But compared to the previous game, it seems that this is not too much, right? This is the only way to comfort my heart.