Chapter 181(1/2)
Author: Can play the harmonica
After Lu Yusheng stole Duncan, he passed a long pass to Vujacic, who was already about to leave, and went straight for an empty layup!
98:96!
The Lakers are ahead!
"Although the goal was scored, I still feel that Lu Yusheng's steal was a bit too risky. You know, Tony Parker just scored three consecutive shots, and they were basically mid-to-long-range shots. Once Duncan
If the ball is passed, Tony Parker may directly score a three-pointer. This is too risky, don't you think it's David?" Connor said.
After Connor asked this question, he didn't hear David Robinson's response. He looked up and found that David Robinson was sitting there blankly, staring at the big screen above the arena.
The shot just now is being replayed from various angles.
After a moment, David Robinson said, "But how do I feel...this may have been planned by Lu."
"Planned?" Connor said unexpectedly, "Is this...possible?"
"It's very possible." David Robinson said, "First of all, look, throughout the whole game, Vujacic never had the awareness to make a fast break. This time he was already standing near the midline very early.
It's as if he already knew that the Lakers would steal this ball and have a fast break opportunity."
After David Robinson finished speaking, Connor looked at the replay carefully and couldn't help but nodded,
"You're right, it seems like this is really the case."
"In addition to Vujacic's anomaly, I actually noticed something unusual." David Robinson said.
"What is it?"
"Bynum," David Robinson said.
"Him? Is there anything unusual about him?"
"You pay attention to what he did when he defended Duncan just now," David Robinson said.
Connor looked at it carefully, with a puzzled look on his face, "Is there anything unusual about this? I really didn't see it."
"Pay attention to his defensive position." David Robinson said, "Under normal circumstances, when the opponent's center receives the ball and reaches this position, what you have to do must be to stand frontally, raise your hands, jump or stretch.
Arm, this kind of defense is the most correct,
But look at Bynum's position just now, he is obviously standing on the right side. You have never played a professional center, so you may not feel it, but I felt something was wrong the first time. You know, this kind of positioning is not good.
If the shot is blocked, it is impossible for you to draw an offensive foul from the opponent.
Although Bynum has not played for a long time, I know that his basic skills are still very good, so there must be a reason why he can stand like this." David Robinson said with certainty.
"You mean...he already knew that Lu Yusheng would come in and steal Tim Duncan?" Connor asked.
"Yes, otherwise, I really can't figure out why he stood in such a position." David Robinson said, "So I guess this must be an arrangement made by Lu Yusheng in advance."
"Although your analysis is indeed supported by sufficient evidence, if you say that all of this was arranged by Lu Yusheng in advance, I still find it a bit incredible." Connor said, "How can he be sure?
What if Duncan gets the steal? What if Duncan passes the ball?"
"I know this is really unbelievable, so I wasn't so surprised just now, but now it seems that there is only one explanation. Otherwise, I really can't understand what Bynum and Vujacic did just now."
David Robinson said, "If all this is really Lu Yusheng's arrangement, then... it's really scary. At this point in the game, at such a critical juncture, at the decisive moment, he can still have such a clear mind and make such a meticulous arrangement.
The tactics, this...this really doesn't look like a rookie."
Connor nodded, "It doesn't matter. We can go to him after the game to verify this ball. If it is really the tactic he designed, then his future is really limitless."
On the court, after Vujacic scored the goal, Popovich once again requested a timeout.
This was the Spurs' last timeout.
"Bruce," Popovich said to Bowen, "you better deal with that rookie."
Bowen nodded, but still said, "I'm worried that he will still use pick-and-rolls to get rid of my defense like he did before."
"No matter what method you use, you have to guard him against me!" Popovich suddenly shouted sharply.
Bowen was stunned.
Popovich turned to Tony Parker and said, "Tony, if he really uses the pick-and-roll to find you, then double-team him with Bowen. In short, no matter what method you use, you must find a way to restrict him.
Otherwise, this game will be let go."
Tony Parker can understand when he sees Popovich getting angry.
Initially, when they heard that Kobe was not able to compete, everyone thought it would be an easy game to win, but who knew that Popovich was naturally furious when he was led by a rookie.
"Also, I have to say one thing, the bullshit you guys played today was nothing. I can't see your integrity at all. You were fucked by a rookie on the opposite side and you couldn't even hit the ball!"
Popovich was so angry that he threw the tactical board to the ground!
This scene happened to be captured by the live broadcast.
"Mr. Popovich was so angry that he threw away his tactical board," Connor said.
"I can understand him," David Robinson said. "Before the start of this game, all the media and fans were optimistic about the Spurs. Everyone unanimously thought that the Spurs would easily win this game. I think the Spurs team may
They must have thought so, but who would have thought that the game would turn out like this. They were completely disrupted by a rookie on the opposite side. Didn't you notice that the Spurs tonight didn't play their usual rhythm at all?
and tactics.”
"Indeed, the Spurs' team's integrity did not come out tonight. This is probably why Popovich got angry," Connor said.
"It must be like this," David Robinson said, "You probably don't understand that Popovich actually cares very little about your personal performance. For example, you played badly tonight and you have no touch at all.
, most coaches will probably scold you, but Popovich will not. I have been with him for so long, and I have never seen him lose his temper because of someone's poor touch. He always loses his temper.
Because of tactical issues, because the team’s tactics didn’t work out.”
"I don't think we can actually blame them. In fact, at certain times tonight, the Spurs' overall operation was still very good. Their tactical strength was still demonstrated. It's just that when Lu Yusheng came on the court, he almost
He disrupted the Spurs' tactics with his perfect performance and made them confused and had to constantly adjust their tactics," Connor said.
"Yes, you are right, but I think this is why Popovich is angry. Think about it, after I left, the personnel of this Spurs team basically changed. In other words, he
The Spurs have been cultivating this team for a long time, but today they were thrown into disarray by a rookie from the opposite side. This is unbearable for anyone, not just Popovich. You can see that Tony tonight
Parker and Tim Duncan are the same, with serious expressions. Tony Parker has always been kind, but tonight he also talked trash. Although Tim Duncan didn't say anything, you can tell from his performance that he is holding back.
In one breath," David Robinson said.
"Well, that's true. I haven't seen Duncan play so many singles in a special game for a long time."
"Not only Duncan, Tony Parker has also been playing singles tonight." David Robinson said, "This is all caused by that kid Lu Yusheng. This is really incredible."
On the field.
The timeout is over and the game continues!
There is only one minute left in the game at this time.
Back to the game, Spurs have the ball.
Tony Parker dribbled the ball past half court, and Duncan came out directly to pick and roll for him.
Lu Yusheng did not adopt a defensive strategy this time. At this juncture, it was not a wise choice to let Tony Parker shoot. At this time, every point is extremely precious and may determine the victory.
minus.
Therefore, this time, Lu Yushenghe chose to switch defense.
Although this will give the opponent a chance to beat the big one or the small one to hit the big one, there is no other way. At this time, there is only one strategy, and that is to never give the opponent a chance to score easily.
Previously, the reason why Lu Yusheng got behind the pick-and-roll man so that Tony Parker could shoot was purely to disrupt the overall integrity of the Spurs and prevent Tony Parker from connecting with Tim Duncan and unable to drive other teammates.
But it's different now. You absolutely can't give the opponent an easy shot.
Even if the opponent has a mismatch advantage after switching defenses, at least there will be someone defending. At this point in the fight, everyone is almost exhausted. Even if they face a mismatch advantage, they may not be able to score 100%.
After the defense change, Lu Yusheng withstood Duncan, while Tony Parker faced Bynum with the ball.
Lu Yusheng estimated that Parker would definitely hit it by himself. After all, Tim Duncan was still being held up by him from outside the three-point line at this moment.
Duncan desperately tried to get in, but Lu Yu resisted him life and death.
Toot~~
With a whistle, the referee called Lu Yusheng a defensive foul.
Lu Yusheng was in a bad mood!
This is a free throw!
Fortunately, in this quarter, the number of fouls committed by the Lakers did not lead to direct free throws.
Spurs serve!
This can be regarded as a waste of the Spurs' offensive time and destroyed their mismatch advantage.
The Spurs can only reorganize their offense.
The Spurs served the ball from the sideline. After Duncan passed the ball to Tony Parker, he immediately stepped forward to pick and roll for him again.
The Lakers still used the same defense switching strategy as before. After switching defenses, they were still misaligned.
Lu Yusheng still desperately wanted to keep Tim Duncan out. Although there was a gap in strength after all, and he was a little unable to withstand it, it delayed his time to enter the inside. Tony Parker, who was forced, could only beat Bynum by himself.
To be continued...