Because the Lakers have the home court advantage, the series starts with the Lakers' home court.
The Lakers have already played a series with the Mosaic team several times. In fact, it is normal. More and more super teams are beginning to appear at this stage. For example, this year's Nuggets are definitely a dark horse. Otherwise, they are definitely dark horses.
Under normal circumstances, some teams that are already known to advance are in the top position. Tang Qian has played a total of 4 playoffs with this team in his career, second only to Universe Yong, so he is also
They are old acquaintances.
Although the Mosaic team claimed before the game that they would perform differently from the regular season, but from Tang Qian's point of view, this was nonsense. Which team would use the same performance in the regular season in the playoffs? This
The words were just bullshit, just to fool outside fans. The two teams entered the venue, and after the warm-up, introductions began, and then the game officially started.
The Lakers still have a relatively traditional starting lineup, which is Tang Qian + Covington + George + Butler + Westbrook. This is also the lineup that has played the most in the regular season this season. The opposite team is no different.
It is expected that it is Harden + Paul + Griffin + Capela + Ariza. It still looks great. Especially with the incompatible Anthony gone, it is obviously more suitable for Ariza, a high-quality 3D striker, to return to the starting lineup.
This is the Houston Mosaic team. Because they don’t have that much ball power to distribute, Harden and Paul have to control the vast majority, and the remaining Griffin also has some points. If they still want to distribute it to those who don’t want to play without the ball and like to play
Carmelo Anthony, who attacks with the ball, only needs two balls.
This lineup is obviously more powerful and more balanced than the so-called Big Four lineup.
As long as Harden doesn't mess around, he is still quite capable, not like the Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Jazz and the like. However, this year the Trail Blazers have been affected too much by injuries, and it is disappointing that they did not enter the playoffs.
Somewhat surprised. This team is too unstable. Without Lillard and McCrum, it is a scumbag team. After the All-Star break, they lost 15 consecutive games, which directly caused them to fall into the hell of the Western Conference.
But after entering, it's hard to say. Considering the situation in the Western Conference this year, he has encountered several super teams, and there is nothing he can do about it. So there are regrets, but it will not affect their careers.
A round trip is most likely.
I heard that the Clippers, who started the game first, had already brutalized their opponents and beat the Jazz to the point where they almost lost their shape. Don't think this is an exaggeration. The main reason is that the Jazz couldn't guard against the opposing team's all-giant lineup. James played the No. 1 position.
It is indeed a very strong operation, and once the playoffs come, you also know that he will definitely transform. Needless to say, this is a normal operation. In the past, the team did not have a super 3 position player like Leonard.
Forward, he can't play the No. 1 position even if he wants to. He can only play point forward. Now, Leonard is here, and Leonard, who has rested enough regular season games, can also play offense and defense tonight, and he can play on the opposite side.
The No. 3 position almost collapsed. Joe Ingles was prevented by Leonard and only scored one goal in the whole game. He was a No. 3 position who averaged ten points per game, but the result was like this. You
Let’s talk about it, how much more drama can the Jazz have?
Why do you say that? Because the Jazz's scoring ability has never been good. If there are less than ten points, other teams will have someone to fill it. But for the Jazz, no one can fill it. Mitchell has seen this.
What kind of power is James in the playoffs? And against No. 23, the former felt a huge sense of oppression. This is something he didn't feel at all in the regular season.
James is different from a certain James. In the playoffs, he immediately gave up his previous label of "walking James" and suddenly began to integrate offense and defense. This is what he has been doing for so many years. It feels like he no longer has defense.
, it’s just that he selectively started to lose strength in the regular season, and you’ll see in the playoffs. At least he needs to defend key rounds well, and he rarely gets passed or misses. But this has long been the case in the regular season.
That's it. In the playoffs, he turned into a good defensive point, which is really surprising. There are not many people in history who can switch status and modes like this.
When the Jazz finally tried to chase points, James defended their strongest main scorer, second-year Mitchell, for three consecutive goals. Then he converted by himself, combined with hard drives and riding shots, and scored 5 points.
After scoring 2 assists, the game was completely shut down. Even though the Jazz have the so-called defensive core Gobert, it is true that Gobert has defensive talent, but... it is too light! This is when facing James.
, he is often pushed away and cannot be blocked in confrontation. If you can't block it in confrontation, then it is impossible for you to prevent No. 23's tank breakthrough. And now that James has a stable shooting, he can beat Gobert to a complete mess.
The whole game was dizzy. The Clippers were 139-39 in the whole game, nearly 40 points in a bloodbath against their opponents. The biggest score difference in the game was once widened to 46 points! Therefore, this is a massacre without any suspense, and the Jazz can do nothing.
Without every position being completely dismembered, it would be crazy if they could still win. The Clippers' three giants jointly scored 85 points, and with their excellent offense and defense, the game easily came to an end.
This game also almost paralyzed the Jazz. After James changed into an integrated offensive and defensive mode, he successfully defended Mitchell in a misplaced position. The Jazz lost their only single point, and they were destined to be unable to recover. As for their 1
No. 1 Rubio is a guy who doesn't have much of a scoring threat at all. Danny Green is enough to hold him down. Even the defense overflowed. This ball also gave everyone on the Clippers a breath of fresh air.
After the game, each of the Big Three said:
I think we are very strong, and the playoffs prove this even more.
The regular season is not that exciting for us, we just want to do well in the playoffs.
I think we are a team born for the playoffs. The playoffs are our stage.
Damn, it’s better to pretend to be 666 after winning. But this does prove that the Clippers really started to explode their power in the playoffs. I guess tomorrow’s Cosmos team won’t have the same problem when they play the Timberwolves.
Bad. Because these super teams in the Western Conference will really start to step on the accelerator in the playoffs. Their regular season combat effectiveness cannot be compared to their playoff combat effectiveness at all.
To put it simply, in the manga, they transformed into Super Saiyans in the playoffs. During the regular season, they were just in their normal state with black hair.
Now that the Clippers have won, it's great. It just gives the Lakers a shot in the arm. Tang Qian was in the locker room and said domineeringly to the players on the team: The other side beat their opponent for 39 points. You should
Do you know what we are going to do?
Since we are a team from the same city, we cannot lose. Play seriously tonight and beat your opponent.
How about not surpassing the Clippers? It's very simple, stay and practice as a whole team! Don't tell me what Santa Barbara, you won't die if you practice for a few more hours!!! Do you understand? In order to be able to do it after the game
Everyone goes back to their respective houses to find their respective mothers. Let's all cheer up tonight.
So you will find that the Lakers who came out tonight are more serious and focused. Under normal circumstances, they will not get into the situation so quickly. Mosaic here played fast from the beginning, Paul and Harden dribbled the ball quickly.
Push, and the coach's favorite inverted V is played quickly. But the Lakers quickly prepared for a counterattack. The faster you push, the faster we push to see who is faster.
Westbrook was also assigned this task before the game. Let's go head-to-head. Don't be cowardly! Let the team's spirit not be suppressed by the opponent from the beginning! The Mosaic team didn't expect this, to be honest.
Yes, except for Universe Yong, no one dared to really challenge them like this. In the regular season of the Lakers, Tang Qian and Harden were basically fighting balloons, so they had no chance to use this, and the game was over. But
The playoffs are different. Obviously, No. 13 has also been "educated" by the whole team. The last game of the regular season was a mess, which was enough to make it difficult for him to continue to do whatever he wants.
Especially when facing the Los Angeles Lakers.
Otherwise, I'm afraid there will be a Houston version of "Camp Roar".
Playing this way is indeed much more effective, and against each other, the Mosaic team's two such strong backcourts are enough to blitz the Lakers' Westbrook. And obviously, playing this way, Westbrook's physical energy consumption is greater than theirs.
.Because there are two of them taking turns, they can use their physical strength to resist. Even if they can't keep up for a while, they can continue. When Westbrook's physical strength declines, he can fight back. This is a way. But this
The method of confrontation, that is, this Mosaic team has this condition, even the Universe Yong and the Clippers cannot bring out two top core offensive and passing backcourts. This is the special advantage of this Mosaic team.
However, changes in the playoffs are common. Otherwise, the regular season tests tactical routines, and the playoffs test improvised reactions. It is not unreasonable. Such quick push consumes a lot of physical energy, otherwise you would think that before
Donovan doesn't want to keep doing this in the Thunder? The main reason is that when he is tired, his legs and feet will slow down, so that both the turnover rate and the threat of counterattack will decline in all aspects. Then the original meaning of this tactic will be lost. But this Mosaic team
That's not the case. They have a unique advantage. This is why it is difficult for you to hold them down when they fight. They have two super backcourts that combine offense and passing. If you don't have one, you will suffer a loss if you fight against them.
Moreover, the Mosaic team's magic balls are very far away, so the space is very wide, making it impossible for your defense to be comprehensive.
Harden has also learned the lesson, and this time he does not force the attack anymore. He still fights one on one, but he will not do it one on two. On this point, it seems that he was also severely punished by D'Antoni, and then was
I got to know myself better through online trolling.
Yes, I am the strongest singles player in active service. One-on-one is my strength. If it is not a breakthrough attack, one-on-two is fine.
One against one is my field.
Under D'Antoni's guidance, Harden also felt that it was okay if one-on-two was not good, and one-on-one had no answer. He still scored, and when he was attracted, he distributed the ball. This way of playing is reasonable and labor-saving, right? Especially if you have enough physical fitness.
At that time, there was indeed no answer. He averaged 36.7 points per game, and he still had this ability. Tang Qian still let the team start to warm up and get into the state. After the first quarter, during substitute time, he
Start scoring by yourself. He has this physical advantage that is almost impossible to replicate, so there is no rush at all.
The Mosaic team also responded to this situation, using Paul to continue to lead the team. Anyway, let’s not talk about defense, just try to score points and make money.
Under the current defensive rules, even in the playoffs with upgraded intensity, the test is more about offense than defense. D'Antoni even believes that when the free movement rules begin, his ultimate magic ball will go to glory.
The era has passed. The weaker the defense is, the smaller the impact will be on the shortcomings of his original system, and the more his strengths will be improved.
It seems like this is the case.
But an idea is always an idea. To see if it can work, you have to see if it can be realized. Tang Qianqian is simply invincible in scoring during this period. The Mosaic team clearly knows that Paul has tried his best to connect in this period, allowing the team to improve their scoring efficiency, but
There is still no comparison with this guy. Tang Qian has now gradually mastered the scale of Tang Qian's Law 2.0, so the feeling of being constrained at the beginning of the season is almost gone. In addition, the Mosaic team does not have a real big inside man to support it.
For defense, Nene is an almost obsolete, single-handed fighter, and is completely useless. Nene is ready to retire after this season. His physical condition has also declined drastically, and he is currently averaging only 10 points per game.
The data of 3+2. It has become a complete water fountain, and it cannot be stretched out for projection, so now he only has height, but nothing else.
It's a bit like a simple decoration. Tang sneaked past him. If he made a mistake in his steps, he didn't even need to do a three-threat move. He could just move past him and pass him like a tree. It's too easy to score like this. Even if Nene pulls
He lost all his energy. He made 5 of 5 shots and beat the opponent Paul almost to the point of vomiting blood. He finally got 2 steals, which boosted the team's counterattack. As a result, this guy is so good.
He made 5 of 5 shots, plus 3 of 4 free throws, giving the Clippers 13 points.
During this period, the Mosaic team only scored 10 points in total.
4 of 7 shots, this shooting rate is not bad at all. He also scored 2 three-pointers, which is very good considering the rotation time. Chris Paul also tried his best to get 2 more goals for the Mosaic team.
Quan came over, but he still didn't overpower his opponent. He didn't even get even.
The key is that Nene is too slow on the defensive end and is in the way on the offensive end, preventing No. 29 from opening up. Due to the defensive reputation of this oriental monster, almost no one dares to rush in and fight. Therefore,
Although he made 4 of 7 shots in this period, he still lacked lethality. Paul quickly called a timeout and wanted the team to start adjusting. His suggestion to D'Antoni was to replace Nene and play a full fast lineup.
At least the offensive efficiency will be better this way. This is a way. After pulling Tang Qian out this way, Tang Qian's protection of the basket will be greatly weakened. The Mosaic team can also get to the basket more often.
Even because there will be more mistakes when playing faster, it is easier for smaller lineups to get the ball from mistakes, so everything is developing in the direction Paul expected. Except... the score. What? Why? Paul played hard
After such a long time, I have performed well on both offense and defense, but how could I have known that when I looked up, the score difference still had not been narrowed! Why? The opponent basically had to switch to a full substitute lineup! This is not a good game???
This is a trade-off made by the Lakers. The longer the substitute time is, the better the physical fitness of the main players will be and the higher the playing efficiency will be. When the main lineup is against each other, they can take a big advantage. But the key to this is
Yes... you have to have a backup lineup that can hold up. Otherwise, it's all in vain. You'll also be trying to be smart and self-defeating. The Lakers usually don't do this, but after seeing their opponent replace Nene, Larry Brown immediately did the same.
After removing the rest of the main lineup, that is, George and Covington, don't think that he is just an old fool. He is trying to use the strong rebounding ability of the Lakers No. 29 to increase the combat effectiveness and fighting time of the bench lineup.
Because the opponent has a smaller lineup, the protection of rebounds will naturally become worse. If you can get a few more offensive rebounds during this period, it will also be beneficial to the whole team. You are also lucky during this period. Although there are many long-range shots,
There are a lot of rebounds in the low post and few rebounds in the high post. In this case, Tang Qian is like a pillar holding up the sky in a lineup of small players.
Stand out from the crowd.
He got consecutive rebounds, and then scored consecutively himself! In fact, the Lakers' bench did not play well from the outside during this period and had a poor touch. However, due to Tang Qian's personal performance, he directly held down the opponent's bench to attack across the board. It seems that
Paul was shocked and angry. He led the whole team to attack, but was stopped by one person on his own? This was simply an insult to his belief in the No. 1 position. Because a traditional No. 1 position,
It is to firmly believe that the team comes first and the team is the strongest.
Now, what's going on?
So Paul increased the accuracy of his passing in order to increase the team's offensive firepower. However, until the timeout came and the substitute time began to enter the mixed lineup time, the Mosaic team still could not catch up with the score.
Regarding the score of this paragraph, the on-site commentator Bill MacDonald also "intimately" reported it:
20-19, what does it mean? The Lakers had 20 points and the opponent had 19 points. During this period, they lost by 1 point.
The Tyrant alone withstood the firepower of the opponent's entire team.
…
I’m so angry! I know you’re powerful, but you’re making me so embarrassed!
Paul's ability has exploded, but the results are still unsatisfactory. Although D'Antoni believes that he has perfectly completed this stage of his task, in the eyes of Paul, who has the pride of a traditional point guard, this is not the case at all.
Things. His team's control during this period of time was resisted by No. 29 alone. And the score was slightly overmatched. This really made him feel a little tight in his chest. Tang Qian scored 18 points and 1
assists and 4 offensive rebounds, which directly made Paul's series explosion meaningless. He also bought the Lakers' main force a lot of rest and adjustment time.
This guy... he could withstand five people on his side.
Although it is a substitute lineup, although there is no human shield, and it is not able to properly target and restrict him, then this is... too exaggerated.
And this kind of thing seems to be becoming more and more common with No. 29.
There are only five players for one person, even though it is only on the offensive end, it also makes Paul even more wary of No. 29 again.
Not to mention anything else, just this paragraph, he didn't think his No. 13 could do it at all.
The gap in scoring ability is actually reflected in the details.
And it’s me who controls the field! It’s not some cat or dog!
He shook his head, feeling that Mosaic's path to the playoffs was becoming increasingly narrow.
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