857 Three-point layup without solution
Originally, the Kings' maximum point difference had been stretched to 17 points, but when the second quarter ended, the split was reduced to 8 points in one fell swoop.
This surprised the commentators at the scene.
American ESPN commentator Thomas couldn't help but look at D'Antoni with some special eyes:
"Coach D'Antoni has been criticized for his on-the-spot adaptability since he has been coaching in the NBA for so many years. But today, he made an on-the-spot substitution and replaced him with rookie Jordan Jackson, who had never played in the playoffs before. The result
This strange move turned a bad thing into a miracle, allowing the Kings to narrow the point difference to 8 points at the end of the first half. It seems that coach D'Antoni still has the ability."
But Magic Johnson, another commentator next to him, shook his head: "No, this doesn't look like D'Antoni's handiwork."
Thomas reacted immediately:
"I understand now that you reminded me. This seems to be Wang Yi's handiwork."
Magic nodded: "Well, looking at the entire Kings team, only Wang Yi has the status, and has the courage to let a rookie who has never appeared in the playoffs before play in such an important game."
Thomas was convinced: "In this way, Wang Yi saw that the team needed a transfer station, so he sent Jordan Jackson, who has excellent passing skills."
"certainly."
The magician answered without hesitation.
Thomas exclaimed: "In this way, Wang Yi's golf intelligence has to be admired."
Magic Johnson smiled: "Does this need to be said? His golf intelligence has been proven in many previous games."
After halftime, when the Lakers players returned to the locker room, they were all talking and laughing, but James kept his face gloomy.
Only he could see that although they were now 8 points ahead, in terms of the situation on the court, they were already in a disadvantageous situation.
Especially since the Kings actually used a new guy at this time, and that guy's passing skills are really good.
When the two sides are in a stalemate, they are not afraid that you will have a new firepower point, but they are afraid that you will have a new passing point.
When a new firepower point appears, you just need to guard against it;
But the emergence of a new passing point that can drive other players and even echo the original passing point makes the defense more difficult several times.
And now there is one thing he is more worried about, and that is the Kings' three-point firepower.
Throughout the first half, no one on the Kings team except Wang Yi made a three-pointer.
If other people's three-pointers are separated, and Wang Yi's touch returns to normal, that would be the most terrifying thing.
After returning to the locker room, he quickly untied his shoelaces and put a thick ice pack on his knee.
Then he lay on the bed in the physical therapy room and let the physical therapist massage his body.
This can help him quickly relieve muscle fatigue.
As he is older, his body recovery speed is far slower than when he was young.
Therefore, these scientific methods are needed to quickly recover your muscles.
Head coach Vogel was at a loss at this time.
The second passing point appears, which is very difficult to guard against, especially since that guy is standing towards the midline, so any Kings player running around him will have an opportunity.
This will stretch the defense very long, and make it much more difficult for the Lakers to defend.
After pondering for a moment, he could only say to the thick eyebrow: "ad, you guard Jordan Jackson in the second half."
He has thick eyebrows, is tall and has long arms. If he is asked to guard Jordan Jackson, he may be able to cause some interference to Jordan Jackson.
At the same time, he said to other Lakers players: "In the second half, we must strengthen our defense against their cuts and cut off the connection between Jordan Jackson and other Kings players."
At this time, James asked a question: "Who will guard Wang Yi?"
If you want to defend against air cuts, you have to keep an eye on your defender.
But in this way, the players defending Wang Yi will be 1 on 1 with Wang Yi.
But now no one in this league can limit Wang Yi one-on-one.
It won't work even if Leonard comes.
It's okay if James didn't say anything, but when he said this, Vogel got a little big-headed again.
This is the case in the NBA. The defensive energy of the five players on the court is limited. If you focus on defending three-pointers from the outside, there will definitely be negligence on the inside. If you focus on defending the inside, you may not be able to guard against three-pointers from the outside.
So you have to focus on defense.
But the current problem is that you can’t focus on which end.
Vogel took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a long time in silence.
The middle finger of his right hand kept tapping the table.
In the end, he seemed to have made a lot of determination: "Zone defense!"
Everyone looked at the coach in surprise.
Are you sure?
In fact, facing the Kings' current offense, the best way is to defend in a zone.
The Kings players have poor touch, so they can only use constant air cuts to get into the penalty area to score. Therefore, if a zone defense is used at this time, it will prevent them from entering. This is the best defensive method.
But as we all know, the Kings are a 3D team.
The three-pointer is an important part of the Kings' offense.
Their overall three-point shooting rate this season is as high as 42%.
Therefore, no team in the league dares to use zone defense against them.
Because in a zone defense, all players must stay within the three-point line, so the defense outside the three-point line will be much easier.
Using a zone defense against a team whose overall shooting percentage is as high as 42% is simply asking for death.
Even if the Kings were not feeling good in this game, no coach would be bold enough to use a zone defense.
Zone defense is equivalent to allowing the Kings to shoot three-pointers, and if a team like the Kings is allowed to shoot hot three-pointers, it will be over.
But after a moment of silence, Vogel gritted his teeth: "Just a joint defense."
Coaches are all gamblers, and he is betting that the Kings will still be unable to shoot three-point shots in the second half.
Seeing that Vogel was so determined, James nodded: "I agree."
At present, he can't think of any good way to defend Wang Yi and Jordan Jackson, so he can only try zone defense first.
Over in the Kings locker room, their head coach didn't change any offensive or defensive strategies.
They played very well in the past few minutes and there is no need to change.
After a 15-minute break, the game continued in the second half.
Due to Xiao Qiao's outstanding performance just now, Xiao Qiao was able to get the starting position in the second half.
And because Danny has no three-point touch, his role on the court is not as great as that of Barnes.
Therefore, Barnes started at small forward in the second half.
After re-entering the court, the Lakers attacked.
Zhan Mei connected and scored an alley-oop, widening the point difference to 10 points.
The Kings quickly launched a counterattack.
It's still Xiao Qiao standing in the middle circle.
Wang Yi passed the ball to Xiao Qiao.
But this time, no one from the Lakers guarded Wang Yi or Xiao Qiao, but all retreated to within the three-point line.
At the same time, a joint defense posture was set up.
Under such circumstances, no Kings player could score in the penalty area.
Wang Yi pointed to Beverly, who was in the vacant position on the other side.
The easiest way to break a zone defense is to shoot a three-pointer. As long as you can make a three-pointer, the opponent will not dare to defend the zone again.
Xiao Qiao immediately passed the ball to Beverley. Beverley had an open three-pointer and took a shot directly.
Bang--
Chapter completed!