bestfiction Chapter 200 010: Strong Team Traits (5.5K)
Chapter 200 010: Strong Team Traits (5.5K)
Chapter 200 010: Strong Team Traits (5.5K)
Byron Scott and the coaching staff watched the game video together and carefully studied the Lakers' offensive and defensive play.Looking at it this way, I found that the tacit understanding between Gao Fei and Kobe was almost seamless.
Both of them can rely on singles to open the situation on the offensive end, but they are not limited to this.
"I finally understand why there is a super strong team wherever the high goes." Byron Scott analyzed almost frame by frame, but still couldn't figure out how much the Lakers' offense had changed.
The triangle offense has long been emptied, and there is not much room to play.More complex tactics have been put into the system, and there are many changes, and the terminator does not hesitate to choose.
Zen Master is more inclined to hand the ball to the strongest player on the team, but after Gao Fei took control of the court, things have changed.The obvious role players in the past can now hit the downwind ball.
"Chris, I have to talk to you." After watching the Lakers game video, Byron Scott wanted to communicate with Paul.
"Coach, you say." For the Hornets, the series is only 7 games at most, about half a month.Paul knew how strong his opponent was, and he had long been determined to cross mountains and seas. Even if he couldn't achieve his goal in the end, he still had to show a fighting spirit.
"Do you know why it is particularly strong wherever it is high?" Byron Scott asked a question first.
"Because he is strong."
"Yes. Not only that, but he can also make his teammates stronger." Byron Scott said, "No point guard in this league can avoid Magic Johnson anyway. I'm not bragging about my teammates, he is the point guard. defend the ceiling at this position."
Paul didn't know what the coach was going to say, so he didn't say anything.
"But now it's changed. People say Goofy is the better point guard," Byron Scott said. "Magic Johnson agrees with that, but Goofy never said that."
Paul said: "People over there are more humble. Neither he nor Yao like to brag about themselves."
"That's cruel," Byron Scott said. "I want you to lead by example and do what Goofy is doing."
"what's up?"
"Leading a team," Byron Scott said, "that's what you do best. It was just the last game, and you completely dropped it."
Paul is a very smart player, and he has seen game tape.After communicating with Byron Scott, he turned off his phone and thought about what he could do.
"When it comes to planning, I will definitely choose what is best for the team." What Gao Fei said in the last game suddenly came to Paul's mind.
"Do what is best for the team." Paul repeated this sentence, connected with Byron Scott's advice, and felt that he had found what he should do.
In the afternoon, the team members had nothing to do and were resting when they received a text message from Paul.
"We are the best team." This is the text message sent by Paul.
The Hornets' tactics are almost all initiated by Paul, and the players trust him very much.
He also knows that the Lakers have many tactics to initiate, and even Chris Mim can execute the offense.There are more tactical changes than the Hornets.
Even knowing this, there is still no way to improve the current situation of the team in a short time.
The Lakers conducted in-team training in the morning, all of which were routine tactics.
Goofy doesn't take any opponent lightly, but he doesn't get overly nervous either.He knows how to play on the court, so he is naturally not nervous.
"Why don't you draw tactics on the tactical board?" Taylor knew Gao Fei's habit when facing important games, and he didn't do that this time, so he inevitably had to ask.
"No need. I used to draw tactics specially, but now they are all in my mind and can be played out at any time." Gao Fei is more experienced than two years ago, and will be more calm.
"Are you a player of another level now?" Taylor knew the media's evaluation of Gao Fei, maybe because he had too much contact with him, he didn't think he was that strong.
"Almost. If I didn't play, the Lakers would be an ordinary playoff team. Because of me, they became a super team."
"Are you better than the Celtics?"
"You have to fight to know."
In the afternoon of the next day, Gao Fei regained his vitality after his lunch break.
Butler Caitlin got into the car and sent Goofy to the Staples Center.
Taylor went out to perform and couldn't show up.She can only watch the game live after the performance.
Paul walked into the away locker room and saw the white jerseys hanging in the bright locker.He stands in front of the locker with his name tag on it and takes a close look at the No. 3 jersey.
He doesn't want to compare with anyone, he just wants to win.
"This is a war between two teams, and there is no individual victory or defeat." Paul thought to himself, "We must be brave warriors who dare to cross mountains and seas. Even if the result is not good, we must fight fearlessly."
The Hornets all came in one bus and did not disturb Paul, leaving him to think alone.
"Chris, it's time to change your jersey." Peja is a veteran in the league for many years. He has rich experience and knows how much Paul values victory. He distracted him before the game to avoid being affected by the pressure.
Paul put on his white jersey and changed his sneakers.He sits in a chair, clears his mind, and waits to get onto the field.
After about half an hour, the first player moved.
Tyson Chandler ran out of the locker room first and into the tunnel.Soon came to the brightly lit arena.
Paul followed, entering the overcrowded Staples Center.
There are several world-famous home courts in the NBA, the most famous of which is Madison Square Garden, the mecca of basketball.Of course, for domestic fans, the Lakers' Staples Center and the Rockets' Toyota Center are both famous, even more important than Madison Square Garden.
The Lakers are wearing a golden jersey at home today, with glittering gold, like a rock star.
The most notable of these is the double guard.
Trying not to pay attention to his opponent, Paul picked up a basketball and began to warm up his shots.
Wearing a navy blue suit, Byron Scott stood calmly on the sidelines, observing the players.
Paul's concentration has improved a lot compared to the first game, he is more calm, and he seems to have adapted to the playoffs.
Joe Crawford is the referee of the game, standing on the sidelines ahead of time, waiting for the game to kick off.
In the introduction session, Paul Hornets played the finale.
In any case, the momentum is impossible to match the home team players.
When Gao Fei and Kobe played, it was like superstars coming, and it felt like a concert.
"This time is really an amazing opponent." Paul suddenly felt a little excited, "It is interesting to challenge the big devil."
The lights came back on, but the fans still chose to stand.
Paul has warmed up, took off his warm-up suit, and stood in the backcourt belonging to the Hornets.
Lakers: Goofy, Kobe, Luke Walton, Odom, Mihm!
Hornets: Paul, Peja, Peterson, David West, Tyson Chandler!
Tyson Chandler and Odom stood on either side of the center circle for the opening jump ball.
Paul saw the ball coming, caught it with both hands, and then began to dribble with his right hand across the half court.
He knows the habits of Lakers fans and doesn't want them to sit down so early.
With the help of a screen, Peterson ran to a 45-degree angle.
Paul didn't hesitate, and immediately handed it over to the teammate who ran out of the opportunity.
Peterson has only one trick, since he is on the court, he must help the team.
Under Peterson, fulfill the mission!
Three point hit!
Lakers 0-3 Hornets!
Paul retreated quickly to deal with the Lakers' offensive arrow Kobe.
He has no height advantage and uses his awareness to defend.After the last game, I figured out the referee's scale and knew that I could make some contact.
Bryant dribbled with his right hand, felt the tough defense coming from behind, and appreciated the defender.
Paul can enter the second defense, it is impossible not to have two brushes.If it weren't for Gao Fei, the great god, who was there, he would most likely enter the first defense.
Kobe's offense was not smooth, and he turned over and made a jumper, ending with a good iron.
Tyson Chandler has a great advantage in the center position. He may not be as offensive as Chris Mim, but the defensive end is much stronger.
He protected the defensive rebounds and did not pass the ball in a hurry. After the Lakers' defense receded, he passed to Paul who was waiting in the backcourt.
In terms of active point guards, Paul can be ranked second.He has two shortcomings. One is that he has a relatively long time of possession, but when the team needs him to stand up and score high points, it is difficult to do so.
Goofy played several consecutive triple-doubles in the playoffs in his rookie season, and Paul could hardly hit them throughout his career.
The defender facing Paul is Goofy, who has almost no weaknesses and puts a lot of pressure on him.
Peterson used the same screen again, running out to catch the ball.
It's rare for a role player to stand up in a row, and Peterson has done it nonetheless.
0-6!
The difference between Zen Master and most coaches is that he trusts his players more and allows them to deal with various difficult situations independently.For the Lakers and Goofy, he is the most suitable head coach.
Paul continued to defend Kobe and help his teammates share the pressure.
He saw the basketball pass by and reached for it, but missed it.
Goofy is powerful and can pass the ball fast or slow.If the amount of advance is not predicted, it is basically impossible to cut off his pass.
Paul looked back, and sure enough, he saw the scene of Chris Mim making a move.
In another team, Chris Mim may not be trusted.That is to say, the Lakers, who have a relatively crowded salary space, still have a place for him.
Tyson Chandler reached out to defend and failed to block!
Hit the board!
2-6!
"Chris Mim is not a ruthless character. To be able to play like this, it still depends on tactics and eating cakes." Paul is well aware of the current situation of the Lakers.The reason why these little-known players can play well is largely due to Gao Fei's drive.
He has to do the same.
David West is a relatively stable point in the Hornets' offense. He took the initiative to mention the top of the arc to cover, forcing the Lakers to switch defenses.
Paul's passing is not much worse than Goofy's. This is one of his bottom-of-the-box skills, and he suddenly pulls it out, not weaker than the first point guard.
David West has a wider body than Odom, and the sweet spot is closer to the low post. He catches the ball and goes down to top the defensive throw.
Swish!
2-8!
"Good shot!" Paul and David West actively encouraged their teammates when they clapped their hands.
Good communication on the field can virtually increase the enthusiasm of players.As the point guard who leads the team, he must take the initiative to speak up.
Peja is temporarily in charge of Gao Fei's defense, watching his opponent dribble over gracefully and calmly, not knowing where to start.
Goofy is stronger than Nash in terms of defense and positional organization.This point guard, who is nearly two meters tall, is a full offensive threat.
Peja saw Gao Fei's movement of collecting the ball and starting his hand, and felt that he was going to shoot, but it turned out to be a pass.
Looking back, Kobe made an indirect ball, turned around and fell back!
This time it didn't turn into iron!
4-8!
Paul saw Gao Fei and Kobe high-five, and knew that it might be more difficult than expected to overwhelm a mountain.They had to go over, if only once.
In the first quarter of the game, the Hornets always had a slight lead.
Paul did not have a qualified substitute, so he could only play more. He only rested for 1 minute in the first quarter.
Since the Lakers play multiplayer rotations, Goofy and Kobe's playing time should be more balanced.Physical fitness is also a hidden worry for the Hornets.
In fact, excluding the media promotion effect of the Lakers and carefully analyzing the Lakers' bench, there are no players who can play at all.Their current heights are all due to their experience in competitions.
This kind of courage is only possessed by the Zen Master and Gao Fei.
Most of the things in nature arrive at a young age, and the accumulation of less becomes more.If they don't bring in substitutes, they are just weak seedlings, and it won't have much impact if they are eliminated, but they can't be counted on.
If you give them nutrients and soil, even if they cannot grow into pillars, they can also become tenacious trees.
This requires long-term accumulation, and those who are eager for quick success may not necessarily have enough patience.
Paul is still young and can hold more than 40 minutes of playing time.He continued to play with the team, playing games with different players on the Lakers.
The Hornets felt very smooth and still maintained a small lead.
In the second half of the second quarter, the full main lineup of both sides returned.
Lakers 37-39 Hornets!
Paul looked at the scoreboard and knew that such a lead was not safe, so he dribbled the ball across halftime and directed his teammates to play a tactic steadily.
The Lakers' back line has top defensive capabilities, and it is still a bit difficult to crack their defense.
Paul made a jumper from the right, looked at the arc drawn by the basketball, and knew he could hit it.He raised his hands early, celebrating a goal.
On the road, without the support of the fans, you have to cheer yourself up.
When Byron Scott saw the goal, he applauded on the sidelines and loudly encouraged the players to retreat quickly.
The Lakers are a team that can play both fast and slow rhythms, so they must defend in advance to avoid being caught back.
Gao Fei's off-ball offense is better than most players on the field.It's not necessarily the end of his shot. The offensive ability is there, and he still has to defend.
Peja's offensive ability is good, and chasing and defending high-flying is obviously not his specialty.
Peterson entered the marathon mode, as long as the high-flying non-stop, he did not dare to lag a little bit.
The playoffs are a comprehensive competition between the two teams' tactics, personal ability, willpower and desire to win. Any hip pull may affect the overall performance.
Kobe broke through from the left, and against the defense of two people, he threw the ball with difficulty.
This seemingly difficult goal is too much for Kobe's appetite.
39-42!
"The Lakers are really difficult to win." Paul looked at the timer, controlled the offensive rhythm, and tried not to rush to play.
David West is the magic weapon for the Hornets to defeat the enemy. Only when he exerts his absolute advantage in the low post can he gain the upper hand.
Odom's defensive ability has still been challenged.
Without the help of a powerful center, some deficiencies in low-post defense were infinitely magnified by David West.
The first point is the gap in strength.
David West is a powerful power forward. If he hits Odom, he immediately finds the offensive space.
Hook sideways and score hard!
39-44!
"Lamar, you are too soft." David West couldn't help complaining.
Odom's girlfriend Khloe Kardashian was sitting in the sidelines. She thought the Lakers could win easily, but found that the game seemed a bit difficult.
……
Tate was in Nashville, performing the song, and returning to the newly purchased house.
She won many major awards in the music industry last year, earning a lot of money, and helped her parents and herself buy a new house in Nashville.
New York had an added appeal to her.I am preparing money to buy real estate in New York.
Taylor sat on the sofa, turned on the TV, and tuned to NBATV, which was broadcasting NBA games.
"How did the Lakers fall behind?" She didn't expect the Hornets, who collapsed in the last game, to play such a good ball in this game. "Is this a problem?"
Gao Fei stretched his neck, caught the ball in the backcourt, and continued to look for teammates who had opportunities.
"Run to a drawer." Gao Fei hadn't used this tactic for a long time, and chose to use it when he fell behind.
Anyway, this set of tactics was already used against the Suns, and it is no secret to the Hornets.As long as he sorts out the offense well, it is possible to change this unfavorable situation.
Paul lowered his center of gravity at the top of the arc, faced Gao Fei, and was also guessing how the opponent would pass the ball.
"Left, or right?" There is no trace, and I don't know where to start.
Goofy hit the ground with a right hand and passed to Kobe in the low post.
Odom stepped back, moved at the same time as Bryant, and there were changes in the basic tactics.
David West's defense is not as good as the offense, otherwise he will become the boss of the Hornets.
He took the initiative to defend out, leaving only Tyson Chandler in the penalty area.
There is only one person defending the penalty area. For Kobe, it is almost the same as no defense.
Tyson Chandler takes off to block!
Kobe glided in the air, adjusted his center of gravity in the air, and adjusted his shooting action twice, a bit like flying.
Tyson Chandler was beyond his reach and failed to limit his shot!
Swish!
82-85!
The Lakers chased the score to only three points.
Tyson Chandler, knowing that some offenses just can't be defended, steps out of the baseline and throws the ball to Paul.
Paul didn't pay attention to his back, and he didn't protect well when receiving the ball, and was stabbed by a hand in the blind spot of his vision.
"Oops!" Paul reacted quickly, rushed out and hugged the basketball with both hands.
Another huge force was also attached to the basketball. Although it was very difficult, he still clenched his teeth and persisted until he heard Joe Crawford's whistle.
"The two sides scrimmage!" Joe Crawford gave a fair penalty.
Paul was pulled up by his teammates and confirmed that it was Goofy who grabbed the ball from him.
"This guy is really everywhere." After muttering to himself, he stood opposite Gao Fei and prepared to jump the ball.
The gap in physical talent makes the jump ball no suspense.
Gao Fei touched the basketball and patted it to Luke Walton on the side and rear.
The Hornets weigh the pros and cons, and the restrictions on Luke Walton and Chris Mim are the lowest.Relatively speaking, the response preparations are not sufficient.
Luke Walton received the ball in the paint area, suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and passed the ball to Chris Mim on the right side of the basket.
Right-handed throw, nothing special!
84-85!
Byron Scott couldn't hold his breath and hurriedly called a timeout.
"There are only more than two minutes left in the game, and our lead is not obvious," he said to the main players, "Don't rush to play, give the ball to the fourth position (David West) ) hand. He has an absolute advantage, Odom can't guard."
"Come on!" The substitute players cheered for the main players.
Paul stood on the court, looked at the remaining time on the timer that hadn't restarted, and knew that anything could happen.
Tyson Chandler is the tallest in the Hornets pair. He can see the overview of his teammates' running positions, and he is responsible for serving and handing it over to Paul who comes out.
David West put up a screen, blocked Goofy, and then went down.
Goofy's damage to the dribbling rhythm is obvious. In order to avoid mistakes, Paul chose to pass the ball after David West sank to the low post.
David West's body, which is as thick as a door panel, still has some advantages.
What happened next was beyond everyone's expectations!
David West made a throw just now, and chose to try again, throwing the basketball in his hand.
The arc of the rainbow is perfect, and it has not risen to the highest point, and it is touched by the tip of a finger that is struggling to reach out.
Gao Fei is not Marshal Zhang, but his extremely fast bullet speed still gives unlimited possibilities on the defensive end.
The basketball is disturbed and does not go on the original route, and the result is another iron.
clang!
Chris Mim turned into a guard with a knife, hurriedly protected the rebound and helped the Lakers win the key ball.
(End of this chapter)