Chapter 49 [Run and gun!!]

Author: Can play the harmonica

Chapter 49 [Run and gun!!]

Lakers attack!

After Smushpark dribbled the ball past half court, he handed the ball to Walton near the free throw line.

Walton held the ball with his back, and other teammates began to cross and cover their movements with Walton as the center.

This is Phil Jackson’s ‘Triangle Offense’!

Simply put, the triangle offense consists of three players forming a triangle on one side and a "two-player game" on the other side.

The basis of the triangle offense is that there must be a big player as the tactical axis, standing on the axis of the free throw line and holding the ball, while other teammates keep running through the ball like a revolving door, some in the bottom corner, and some in the top arc.

When a teammate has a gap, the core ball-carrying player will pass the ball to the basket as soon as possible, or use the help of teammates to directly attack the basket.

This requires that this tactical core player must have good passing level and passing vision.

Before Pau Gasol came, Jackson had no choice but to let Walton temporarily take charge of this tactical axis.

After all, Walton's passing awareness and passing level are still very good.

But as the tactical axis of the triangle offense, he also has a natural disadvantage, and that is his height.

As the No. 3 position, Luke Walton is only 2.03 meters tall, and as a small forward, his strength is even lacking.

The side effect of this natural physical disadvantage is the weakening of passing vision and passing ability.

When he plays against an opponent who is taller than him, or when he is targeted by the opponent, even if his teammates run out of space, it is difficult for him to pass the ball in the first place.

Not to mention asking him to go to the basket and play one-on-one when his teammates didn't move out of position.

Passing vision and isolation at the basket are the two most important indicators of the tactical axis of the Jackson Triangle Offense.

This is why, in 2005, after Yao Ming's contract with the Rockets expired, Jackson and Kobe immediately actively lobbied for him to join the Lakers.

Yao Ming's height, support ability and passing vision, as well as his ability to attack alone at the basket, are simply the perfect candidate for the triangle offensive tactical axis!

It's a pity that Yao Ming finally chose to renew his contract with the Rockets, which led to the joining of Gasol.

Of course, this is just Lu Yusheng's initial understanding of the triangle offensive tactics after participating in the team's training camp and a short preseason.

Jackson's triangle offense can help Jordan win six championships and help Kobe Bryant win five championships. It is definitely not something that can be summed up in just a few sentences.

It is not like those fixed routines, but full of free movement and play in the offense. It can evolve a variety of response methods according to different defenses.

It is a great test of the players' understanding of tactics and the personal abilities of the stars.

And, most importantly, the head coach’s basketball wisdom.

This is why after Zen Master, no coach in the NBA has inherited this tactic and carried it forward.

Back on the field!

As an old rival, the Suns are also familiar with the Lakers' triangle offense.

The seven fierce battles last season allowed them to gradually develop ways to deal with the triangle offense.

That is, using a player with extremely strong defensive ability to defend and interfere with the tactical axis of the triangle offense - Luke Walton.

After other players face the Lakers' pick-and-roll, they switch to defense and try not to let other Lakers teammates run out of space!

The person responsible for defending Walton is the Suns' defensive leader, Shawn Marion!

As the third position, Marion is about the same height as Walton, but he has extremely explosive athletic ability, comparable to the agility and speed of a defender, and unfathomable strength.

Of course, as an excellent defensive striker, Marion's biggest advantage is his amazing wingspan.

He is 2.02 meters tall but has a wingspan of 2.21!!

Such excellent physical hardware and extraordinary defensive awareness make Luke Walton very uncomfortable!

He must be very careful when holding the ball, because if he is not careful, Marion's long arms will cut the ball off from behind at any time.

Moreover, once Marion's amazing wingspan is used, Walton's passing vision will be greatly interfered with!

In other positions, the Suns' starting players also have excellent defensive abilities.

Lagabert, Diaw, and Stoudemire all started out on defense early in their careers.

Therefore, on this ball, other Lakers teammates did not get out of the open space, and Luke Walton was also disturbed by Marion and had no chance to pass the ball to his teammates.

With no other choice, Walton could only choose to play closer to the basket to attract and change the Suns' defense and see if his teammates could get a chance.

But Marion's strength is excellent, and his top defense makes it difficult for Luke Walton to enter a more threatening offensive area under the basket.

The attack time is about to run out!

He had no choice but to hastily end the attack with a hook.

Although the ball bounced around a few times, it finally went in.

But the tactics didn't work out at all, and assistant coach Brian Shaw on the sidelines shook his head helplessly.

Lu Yusheng glanced at the Zen master beside him.

I found him drawing something thoughtfully on the tactical board.

The Suns attacked again, positional battle, still using pick-and-roll tactics.

The difference is that this time, it was center Stoudemire who pulled out to screen Nash.

After the pick-and-roll, the Lakers' defense still resolutely implemented the defensive strategy they formulated before the game, flanking Nash and blocking his passing route!

This time, the passing route to Stoudemire was completely blocked. Even Lu Yusheng couldn't see any possibility of passing the ball. If he barely passed the ball, he would probably make a mistake.

Lu Yusheng thought Nash would make a more subtle pass.

But unexpectedly, Nash did not pass the ball to Stoudemire in this situation, but instead passed it to Laga Bell who ran out to receive the ball.

As a point guard, you must never risk passing the ball unless it is a special moment.

Lu Yusheng silently wrote down all the details he could learn from Nash.

Although these are theoretical things that you already know when you are on the college team, it is only at this level of competition that you can truly understand its meaning.

After Lagaber caught the ball, Vujacic rushed to defend, but the cover was obviously too big and he couldn't stop his pace.

Ragabel had an instant insight, and before Vujacic could stand firm, he accelerated and passed him!

Smushparker hurriedly stepped forward to help defend!

Lagabell passed directly to Nash who was open outside the three-point line!

Nash raised his hand to shoot!

The Lakers had no time to make up defense, and everyone turned their attention to the basket, preparing to grab rebounds.

Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, Nash discovered Marion who was cutting in!

Fake investment and real transfer!

A through ball in the air!

The basketball almost brushed Smushparker's body and passed to Marion's hands!

Another dunk!

Lu Yusheng was amazed again. Although there were only two rounds of offense, Lu Yusheng had discovered so many details from Nash, as a point guard!

He is always observing and looking for teammates who are in open positions. Even if he is in an open three-pointer, his glasses are still focused on his teammates who are running. After all, scoring at the basket is always safer than scoring from outside shots!

The Lakers organize their offense again!

It's still a triangle offense, with Walton holding the ball at the free throw line.

Because the last attack was blocked, this time, other Lakers teammates moved more aggressively!

Walton calmly observed, and finally, Smushparker got rid of Nash's defense and cut to the basket!

Excellent opportunity!

Walton hurriedly prepared to pass the ball!

But the next second, the ball was swatted away by Marion with his long arm from behind!

The basketball fell in front of Diaw. With quick eyes and quick hands, Diaw grabbed the ball and passed it directly to Nash behind him!

Nash holds the ball and runs forward quickly!

And before he started to speed up, Laga Bell and Stoudemire on the left and right wings were already flying down!

Counter fast attack!!

As the Suns team is famous for its "run and gun", Lu Yusheng knows that this is their most terrifying and murderous thing!

The first time the defense was successful, Nash held the ball and the striker immediately moved down!

As an old rival, the Lakers are naturally extremely afraid of the Suns' fast break counterattack!

The first time they lost the ball, Walton and Smushparker tried their best to defend, one on the left and the other on the right to defend the fast-moving Laga Bell and Stoudemire!

Other players, including the center, also quickly returned to defense!

Nash dribbles the ball while looking at six directions!

He raised his hand and made a fake pass to Bell. Smushparker hurriedly defended!

But Nash didn't pass the ball. Seeing this, Walton knew that the ball must be given to Stoudemire, so he hurriedly defended and blocked the passing route!

Nash indeed made the intention to pass to Stoudemire!

However, he flicked his wrist!

The ball was magically passed to Marion who was following behind!

It's Marion again!

Another slam dunk!
Chapter completed!