2:2, this is the current series score between the two teams.
At the same time, it was also the first time that Tang Qian entered the fifth game since he came to this time and space.
As for the fifth game of the NBA series, there is a famous saying in China, that is, the "Battle of Tianwang Mountain".
If you win, you can just fight the next game; if you lose, every game becomes a life and death battle.
Of course, the name is not purely a "gimmick", because the fifth game after the draw does have very important strategic significance.
Not only in terms of schedule, but also psychologically.
Take the playoffs from 2003 to 2013 as an example. In this decade, there were a total of 91 times when the total score was 2-3 behind, and in the end, the total score of being able to win two games in a row and reverse the overall situation was 11 times in total. Probability
It is about 12.1%, just over 10%.
This means that after losing the battle of Tianwang Mountain, your probability of being eliminated is as high as 90%.
There is only a 10% chance that the reversal will be successful.
This is undoubtedly a huge test for the psychology of the team members.
Therefore, in order to win the final victory, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have worked hard to prepare to defeat their opponents in Game 5. As for the Lakers, Bill Sharman is seizing the time to let the team adapt to the "high position"
"Pick-and-roll system", because he also saw that the "super defensive counterattack system" in the regular season could not be used in the finals. The reason is not only that the Knicks' defense is too tough, but also that the Lakers themselves have declined significantly, regardless of the perimeter.
Both inside and outside were far inferior to those during the regular season, which resulted in the embarrassing situation of "tactical system" failure. But for the final victory, Bill Sharman did not give up and decisively chose to make changes. What about the New York Knicks?
Compared with the Lakers, they mainly practiced defense, because the cross-era "high pick-and-roll system" was really difficult to defend. This forced the Knicks to spend a lot of time rearranging their response tactics, but the effect was not very obvious. Because of the short time
Time wants to conquer a mature tactical system. The difficulty has reached the SSSSSSS level. It’s not that the Knicks coaching staff led by Reid Holzman is incompetent. It’s just that this matter cannot be accomplished by just a few people.
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In addition to too few game analysis samples, players' defensive habits cannot be completely reversed at once. Therefore, many times the response tactics are set up, but the results on the field are always mediocre, and they feel that they cannot meet their preset defense.
Results and defensive standards.
With both sides feeling "unsure", the fifth game came as scheduled.
Since it is the crucial fifth battle, tonight, there are no seats early. Everyone wants to see with their own eyes who can defeat whom in this "Battle of Tianwang Mountain".
The goal of the New Yorkers is simple, that is to win one more game and then go to Los Angeles to win the championship with an easy baggage.
And what do the people of Los Angeles think? Naturally, they will compete in the next away game, and then return to the home court and destroy their opponents in one go.
With two completely different moods and purposes, Game 5 begins in Madison Square Garden.
At the beginning of this game, both sides fought hard, but maybe they worked too hard, and the shooting percentages of both sides were not high. After 12 minutes, the Lakers only scored 19 points, and the Knicks even less.
, only 17 points. In the NBA in the early 1970s, this was already considered "feeling like iron". Tang Qian scored 3 goals in the first quarter and made 0 of 2 free throws. His personal scoring data was nothing. But he scored
With 6 rebounds and 1 blocked shot, he finally didn't let up too much on the defensive end.
In the fifth game, Jerry West finally regained his touch. In the second quarter, he made 5 of 5 shots and 4 free throws, scoring 14 points. The Lakers also entered the second half with a 4-point lead.
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48-44, both sides returned to the team locker room.
On the Knicks side, Reid Holzman's expression didn't waver at all. He just kept emphasizing defense and toughness, and almost didn't mention the Knicks' halftime deficit. His
This is the right thing to do. Now both sides are under huge psychological pressure. If the pressure continues to increase, a "pressure explosion" is likely to occur, so "avoiding the important and taking the easy" is Holzman's choice. And he also believes that as long as
If we continue to increase our defensive intensity, we will be able to contain the Lakers' offense and reverse the balance of victory and defeat.
Sure enough, in the third quarter, the Lakers fell into a "scoring drought." Under the "savage strangulation" of the Knicks, the Lakers' inside scoring failed. But at this time, the shooting touch from the outside also declined, which caused
Due to difficulty in scoring, they were unable to consolidate the original lead in the first half. About 7 minutes into the third quarter, the score between the two sides had reversed, and the Knicks were leading the Lakers by 8 points.
After seeing this situation, Lakers head coach Bill Sharman immediately called a timeout, then stood on the bench and loudly instructed: "We need to strengthen the inside attack! Do you understand? Increase inside shots and attack in the low post. Only in this way can we
Ensure scoring efficiency and catch up with the 8-point score difference!" But it is easier said than done. Under Reid Holzman's "ferocious defensive tactics", it is extremely difficult for the Lakers to score inside, and here is the Knicks
At the home court of the Lakers team, there are many "referee whistles" that can be called or not called, but the referees have chosen to "favor" the New Yorkers. This directly resulted in the Lakers' scoring in the penalty area being further weakened and reduced.
The outside feels bad, and the inside can't be hit. What if the "high pick-and-roll system" is used in this situation? You must know the essence of the pick-and-roll, which only creates scoring opportunities, not directly scores, so you can choose the quality of the pick-and-roll.
No matter how good you are, it's all in vain if you can't get into the basketball in the end. So gradually, the situation becomes more and more unfavorable for the Los Angeles Lakers.
"Score! You have to take shots to score! Do you understand? If we don't score, we will lose this game!" Bill Salman called another timeout, but it did not change the overall situation much.
The role of the Lakers. "You are still as old as you are old." Under Reid Holzman's "brutal defensive system", the Lakers' offense is getting worse and worse. There is no scoring inside, and only relying on outside scoring, the final result will be
That is, the outside line will also be inaccurate and become more and more "iron".
The reason is not difficult to analyze. One is that the closer to the basket, the less feel is required.
No matter how accurate you are on the outside, a 45% hit rate is very good. 50% is basically a luxury. But in the penalty area, 50% is just good. If you want to be excellent, you must at least have a hit rate of 55% or above. If the range is further
If you narrow it down to the basket, only 50% will be considered passing. If you want to reach the excellent level, if you don't have 65%, you will be embarrassed to say hello to others.
This intuitive data difference is the simplest "Feel Dependence Ranking Table". Even a layman can see clearly and have a basic impression. If the Lakers want to rely on the outside to win, it is simply impossible. I'm dreaming, it's a big joke.
Even if that Warriors team comes, without a three-point line, they can't beat the New York Knicks in front of them.
By the end of the third quarter, the Lakers were already 12 points behind the Knicks. If Jim McMillan hadn't missed two long-distance two-pointers before the end of the quarter, the score difference would have been more than 15 points. Above. Tang Qian has reached the bottom of his physical fitness once again. In the second half of the third quarter, he was sleepwalking. Even on the rebounding and defensive end, he had many problems.
This is basically unavoidable, because in this era of "die and fuck" the main force, Tang Qian's physical strength is really too little. In addition, there is no three-point line to open up space, and there are many people in the inside. For No. 5 The consumption of positions is naturally even greater. Facing the real Wilt Chamberlain, of course, it is not a big problem, but the problem is that the current Lakers No. 13 is not him, but the Oriental Tang Qian from 2013.
His physical condition is far inferior to that of Wilt Chamberlain, the "first physical monster in history."
As for professional athletes who play basketball, without the support and guarantee of physical fitness, even the Bulls' heyday No. 23 will be greatly reduced in power. Even the little-known little players can defeat him. This is obvious. This applies to any competitive sport. Without physical fitness, you still want to talk about competition? That is pure nonsense!
You say you rely on your spirit to become a "super god"? How many nights like that can there be? Jordan has a lot in his life, but compared with his overall game base, it is still a pitiful part. If you use this special case as a rule, you will definitely He is undoubtedly a complete layman.
Because even if it is an impression flow, the impression cannot be like this.
A famous track and field athlete said it well, without physical strength, there is no competition.
Tang Qian is in this state now, and his physical energy consumption is extremely huge.
Even some super giants can't support more than 40+, or even 45+ or longer under the offensive and defensive intensity of the finals, let alone Tang Qian at this moment? In the "Human Head Jungle" of the 1970s The sour feeling of hand-to-hand combat will definitely make Tang Qian unforgettable even after returning to 2013.
"Wilt, Wilt, what's the matter with you? Why has your physical fitness declined so quickly recently? Are you sick?" Bill Salman asked in the direction of "Tang Qian". Because the former has been there these days. He has always been very serious about training and did not go out to have fun at night, so Bill Sharman attributed the problem to physical discomfort.
Otherwise, everyone in the league knows about Wilt Chamberlain's reputation as a "physical monster". He once even averaged 48.5 minutes of playing time per game, making him the number one player in the history of the physical fitness world. There is nothing to question. Even so. Now that I am older, my average playing time per game in the regular season is 42+, and in the playoffs it has once again soared to 46+. Physical problem? What is this? No. 13 of the Lakers seems to have never encountered it before.
"Tang Qian" gasped for air and replied: "No, sir, I'm just a little uncomfortable. It's nothing serious."
"Well, then pay attention to your defense. The Lakers' interior defense is entirely up to you." Bill Sharman has no plans to replace him. After all, the current situation is unfavorable. It is impossible for the Lakers to replace No. 13.
No. So, he can only hope that "Tang Qian" can hold on to the end.
Damn it, we can’t lose this game!
Tang Qian is different from them. If he loses this series, the result will be unbearable. Therefore, he is the person with the least retreat in the entire Lakers team.
Either win or...die.
This is the most appropriate description and the most fitting description of Tang Qian's current situation.
Due to this game, Tang Qian's competitive state was reduced by 21% due to his "inner demon", so he was greatly weakened on both offense and defense. You must know that Tang Qian's personal ability was not as good as that of the 35-year-old Wilt
Chamberlain's presence and influence in the interior have dropped to their lowest point.
It is said that Jerry West's performance in this series was extremely poor and abnormal, so why is he the same?
If I were the real No. 13, then this series should have come to an end tonight. Unfortunately... I was too weak. Even if I added the "high pick-and-roll system", I would still be with the Knicks.
If the team competes with each other, they won't gain much advantage. If they lose, the biggest culprit is not West, but himself.
Because of himself, the Lakers' defensive system became weak and even collapsed.
Because of himself, the offensive pressure on the Lakers is so huge, even...
No, we can no longer hold anything back, we must take it all out!
Otherwise, the Lakers will lose again and I will lose again!
"Going home" like that can only become a fantasy!
Therefore, Tang Qian entered the "different space" and decisively activated a silver ability card.
He originally planned to keep these things for the Lakers to use in their final sprint, but now, he doesn't care about so much anymore!
Consuming it is better than losing, and it is better than dying!
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"Hey Wilt, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly? Are you ready to cry?" At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Jerry Lucas began to spray garbage at "Tang Qian"
That's because he saw that the opponent was not in good condition tonight and was struggling on both offense and defense.
In this case, how could I miss this opportunity?
Being able to give the "Super Giant" Wilt Chamberlain a good blow, Jerry Lucas was very willing to do so.
Who told him and Bill Russell to suppress themselves for so many years?
Without the two of them "getting in the way", his historical status will definitely rise to countless levels, instead of being "half red but not purple" like it is now, which is embarrassing. Russell retired a few years ago, so his "hate"
, and could only be transferred to Wilt Chamberlain, who was still playing in the NBA.
"Innocent takes the blame", both Chamberlain and Tang Qian are unhappy.
After receiving the silver ability card, Tang Qian raised his head and said to Jerry Lucas: "You really talk a lot of nonsense! Do you hit basketball with your mouth?" "I hit with my mouth? Haha~" See
No. 13 of the Lakers finally counterattacked. Jerry Lucas suddenly became more energetic, opened his mouth and laughed loudly: "That's better than you, isn't it? Look at your statistics for this game? It's so weak, isn't it? This
It means you can’t even hit me in the mouth! Haha~”
"Really? I remember that you are very good at long-range shooting, right?" Tang Qian suddenly asked.
"Of course, the hit rate is at least an Alpine higher than your piece of shit!" Jerry Lucas blurted out without thinking. Of course, he has this arrogance, because his
He is really a leader in mid-range shooting. In this era, he is considered an extremely rare "inside heretic".
"Alps?" Tang Qian made a decision, then looked at Lucas and said directly: "You really think highly of yourself. So, let's compare mid-to-long-distance jump shots? How about it?"
what? Haha~ Wilt, what were you just saying? Are you kidding me? With your shitty shooting ability that everyone knows, how dare you compare with me? I’ll give you a chance to take back your stupidity.
Egg talk~" When Jerry Lucas heard the former say this, he felt as if he had heard a funny joke. He was not serious at all, except for laughing three times. But Tang Qian was not joking with him.
, so he continued: "What's wrong? Are you scared? If you are, I can take back the challenge just now."
"Afraid? I'm afraid of comparing mid-range and long-range shots with you?" Jerry Lucas finally couldn't help it, and mocked directly: "You know, Wilt, even if I close my eyes, I'm still better than you.
You have to shoot accurately~ The gap between you and me is like Death Valley and Mount McKinley~ Even if I bend down, I can't see your head~"
Tang Qian knew that this guy had an amazing memory, so it was not a wise move to fight with him head-on. The best way was to defeat him, and then carry the victory with him and slap him in the face. So Lakers No. 13 continued to ask
He said: "Stop saying those useless words. Whether you dare to challenge or not is just a matter of words."
"If you don't cherish the opportunity to save your face, then you can't blame me~" Jerry Lucas was also offended by the "arrogance" of Lakers No. 13, so he opened his mouth and agreed, saying
: "Let me tell you, Wilt, you will understand later how stupid and ignorant your current behavior is!"
"There's no need for you to warn me." Tang Qian said, "Because the winner will definitely be me."
The "confidence" of Lakers No. 13 made Jerry Lucas slightly stunned.
Because he had never seen Wilt Chamberlain like this before.
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