When the Lakers players heard the head coach say the "box1 tactic", all the players were very surprised.
"Coach, this... I'm afraid it's inappropriate."
Rondo was the first to stand up and object.
James also shook his head: "Their other three-point shooting percentages are so high. Using box1 at this time is to give them points."
Head coach Vogel gave a wry smile and nodded: "I know that. But if they don't use box1 now, they are still scoring three-pointers. We might as well give it a try with box1. In short, let's use box1 tactics to kill Wang Yi first.
, so that he cannot score. As for others to shoot three-pointers, we can only let them shoot. We will bet that their three-point shooting percentage will drop."
"If they can, they will kill us with three-pointers. As long as they can't kill us, we will kill them."
After hearing this, all the players felt a little uneasy.
This is gambling.
But apart from this method, they could not think of any other effective method.
Wei Shao was the first to stand up: "I agree, it will be up to me to pursue Wang Yi indefinitely. The others formed a box formation in the penalty area. I tried my best to pursue him so that he could not shoot a three-pointer, and once he broke through
I get to the penalty area and our box can surround him. All he can do is pass the ball out."
Vogel nodded and said to Wei Shao: "In this way, you have to devote all your energy to defense. You may not do much on the offensive end, and you are likely to be criticized by all fans and the media after the game."
Westbrook smiled: "As long as the team can win, I am willing to do anything."
In the end, James and Rondo had no choice but to agree to this tactic.
Ever since, when he appeared again.
When the Kings were attacking, Westbrook pursued Wang Yi relentlessly. Even if Wang Yi didn't have the ball in his hands, he would cling to Wang Yi like brown candy.
As long as Wang Yi receives the ball, Westbrook will use all his energy to defend Wang Yi.
The other four players of the Lakers will form a rectangular formation on the penalty area line.
The moment this lineup first appeared, O'Neal screamed in disbelief.
"Box 1! They actually used box 1 tactics against Wang Yi! Unbelievable!"
Reggie Miller also shook his head repeatedly: "Except for Curry, I have never seen anyone else defended by box 1 tactics."
"This is enough to show that Wang Yi's threat now far exceeds that of ordinary players."
Across the ocean, many fans in the Tencent NBA live broadcast room recognized this tactic.
“ Box1 tactics!”
"The Lakers think too highly of Brother Yi that they even used box 1 tactics against Brother Yi."
"Players who can be served by box-1 tactics are not ordinary people."
In the studio.
Yang Yi was as unbelievable as the on-site commentator: "box1! Vogel's thoughts are really hard to figure out."
Duan Ran was convinced: "What does Vogel think about using box1 at this time?"
Wang Shipeng was surprised and said: "We can use reverse thinking to think about it. If Vogel doesn't use box1 tactics, what other tactics can he use?"
When he said this, the other two nodded.
"Indeed, there doesn't seem to be any other good way to curb the Kings' momentum at this time."
"It's better to try the box 1 tactic. At least this way you can kill Brother Yi, the core of the Kings. The core is killed. If other players are capable, you can use three-pointers to kill us. If you can really kill me, I admit it.
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"In other words, Vogel feels that even if other Kings players are allowed to kill the Lakers, Wang Yi cannot be allowed to kill the Lakers."
At this time, Wang Yi saw that the Lakers actually used box1 tactics against him, and he was slightly stunned.
This standard is too high.
But since you are adopting box1 tactics, then I will do as you wish.
After he turned around and passed Westbrook, he came to the three-point line.
But Westbrook followed Wang Yi step by step, and this time Westbrook had experience. After following Wang Yi's footsteps, he did not jump up to block the shot, but waited beside Wang Yi.
Wang Yi had no chance to make a three-point shot and continued to attack the inside.
And when he entered the inside, the four Lakers players inside immediately surrounded Wang Yi fiercely. Together with Westbrook who followed behind, five players surrounded Wang Yi heavily.
It is simply impossible to make a move.
Wang Yi had no choice but to pass the ball to Bagley on the left baseline before their encirclement was successful.
Bagley hit a three-pointer.
The Kings led by 14 points.
In the next two rounds, the Lakers still used box1 tactics against Wang Yi.
Wang Yi followed suit, breaking into the paint and passing the ball out.
The Kings players were also very motivated and hit both three-pointers.
Fortunately, the Lakers were pretty good in these two rounds. They relied on thick eyebrows to attack in the low post and barely scored 2 points.
But even so, the Kings already led by 16 points.
The camera showed Lakers coach Vogel at the scene.
Barkley said at the right time: "The Kings are feeling hot today. Vogel has only used box1 tactics for a few minutes, and the Lakers are already leading by 16 points. Will he continue to stick to box1 tactics?"
Reggie Miller thought seriously for a moment: "I don't think so. Although Vogel is stubborn, he is also a coach who knows how to adapt. If box1 tactics don't work, then you must think of other methods, even if the other methods are ineffective."
It must be good."
O'Neal pouted and pondered for a moment: "I was thinking, if he doesn't use Box1 tactics, what other tactics can he use?"
When he asked this question, the other two people were stunned.
There really seems to be no other suitable defensive tactics available at this time.
Vogel soon gave them the answer.
When the Lakers missed a three-pointer and the Kings launched an attack, the Lakers still adopted box1 tactics.
It looks like Vogel is going to take a dark road.
This is indeed the case.
What Vogel was thinking was: If you can, you can kill me with three points, but I just won't let Wang Yi score.
In the next few minutes, the Lakers took a turn for the worse.
The Kings were 6-for-6 from 3-point range previously.
In the next three minutes, the Kings made 0 of 4 three-pointers.
For the Lakers, James scored a long three-pointer, plus 2 points from several others.
The score difference was instantly reduced to only 6 points.
Walton called another timeout.
During the timeout, he made no other arrangements, but emphasized to the players to continue shooting three-pointers as long as there was a chance.
It seems that he and Vogel are at loggerheads.
If you give me a three-pointer, I will shoot a three-pointer. If you fail to make the shot, you are lucky. If you make the shot, you will die.
To a certain extent, coaches are all gamblers, and many times they are gambling when using certain tactics.
Either die or live.
So, are the Kings alive or dead?
Chapter completed!