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Chapter 1123 A Strong Raider
Tianchao Sports Station.

"The game brought today is the game between the Lakers and the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals. Before this game, the American counterparts released a lot of highlights. Let's take a look. First of all, the first one, the regular season wins of the two sides The teams are the first in the league and the second in the league respectively, and the teams are highly competitive. The second, the MVP battle between Tang Qian and Curry, this round of the series is the best direct proof. The third... ..."

"Yang Yi, do you think there is anything else to add?" Yu Jia asked.

"I think the following points can be added. In terms of offense, the Lakers are the team with the first average points per game in the regular season this season. What about the second team? Hey, it is the Golden State Warriors in front of us. So this round of the series should be very good. Then I think we can look forward to the matchup between D'Antoni and the rookie coach Steve Kerr, but to be honest, this year's best coach did not give Kerr I think It’s shocking, because the Warriors clearly surpassed the Eagles in terms of record and overall team strength, and Kerr is still a fledgling, and sometimes he really doesn’t know how the United States selects and votes.”

On the Internet, there are naturally loud shouts. Lakers fans and Warriors fans, Chuhe Hanjie, are facing each other. The number of posts and replies has entered a soaring trend before the game has really started. This is also seen by the popularity of these websites. The manager laughed so hard he couldn't see his eyes.

Of course, there is nothing to say about scrimmage. Even if Bogut returns to the age of 18, he will not be able to compete with Tang Qian. He was actually "a bit of a dog" when he was the No. 29 pick.Although Bogut lost, he didn't fluctuate too much. After all, all fools now know that there is basically no possibility of winning against the Lakers on the [-]th.

The scrimmage success rate of more than 9% makes all teams feel a little bit desperate to compare the Lakers.

The Warriors didn't feel good at the beginning of the game, so instead they let the Lakers lead by a few points.For the Lakers, Jeremy Lin made 2 breakthroughs, Ariza made an air cut, and Butler made a 3-pointer. They started with a 9-1 start.As for the Warriors, only 1 point was recorded.Or free throws.It seems that this game seems to be a bit one-sided.

Tang Qian didn't expect it to go so smoothly, so D'Antoni replaced him in advance.

This is also a strategy adjusted according to the game situation. If the situation is good, let Tang Qian take more rest in the first half so that there will be no obvious physical problems in the second half.In the last round, D'Antoni himself felt unreliable if he wanted to play against the Warriors.It's really unreliable.Because of the Warriors' offense, he doesn't think it's ok to shrink the basket.Both Matt Barnes and the sixth man Crawford of the Clippers have hit more than 2% of their three-pointers in the playoffs this season. Do you think it is possible for the Warriors?impossible.So D'Antoni saw that the momentum was okay, and he took down Tang Qian early.Prepare for the future.

D'Antoni's substitution ability is indeed much better than that of the original time and space. Knowing that Immortal is the main force, this can be regarded as a relatively obvious change after he won last year's championship ring.Tang Qian also knew what D'Antoni meant, so he came down to rest without saying a word, because he knew better than anyone how difficult it was to play in the Western Conference Finals.

But at this time, within 2 minutes, the Warriors not only equalized the score, but also overtook the past.

Harrison Barnes scored 2 goals with a sudden shot, and then Bogut took advantage of Tang Qian's absence to make a profit. Although Thackeray said he worked harder, he was still a big step behind Bogut. .So he was scored 5 points by Bogut with free throws.D'Antoni still wants to see the situation. If the Lakers can score a few, then he will allow Tang Qian to rest more. Who knows, it seems like he is out of control all of a sudden.In just 30 seconds, the Warriors scored another 5 points.

Curry steals a 3-pointer and Klay Thompson makes a mid-range shot, and the score continues to expand.

This is not a question of substitutions anymore. D'Antoni quickly called a timeout to interrupt the rhythm of the Warriors' upcoming start.

It's a pity that no one expected the criticality of the matter, including D'Antoni and Tang Qian, who all underestimated the Warriors, or overestimated the Lakers.D'Antoni thought that he would be able to catch up by strengthening his offense after playing, and then the two teams started again.What are the facts?Not at all.The Warriors relied on defensive counterattacks to put the Lakers into an offensive stalemate.Unlike the last round against the Clippers, it is indeed impossible for Curry to strangle Jeremy Lin like Paul did, but the entire Warriors' defensive system has added too much to all of them. One statistic tells the truth .

The Warriors rank first in the league in defensive efficiency and second in offensive efficiency.

The concept of "team offensive and defensive integration" was decided by Cole before joining the Warriors.Because he was in the Bulls, he understood the importance of this concept for the first time.The only team in history with the highest offensive and defensive efficiency in a single season is the 72-win Bulls.So Cole experienced it personally and empathized with it, and he immediately understood what was one of the truths that opened the dynasty.The most frightening thing is that he can still keep the team with this kind of energy in the playoffs, which is really scary.

And what about the Lakers?He didn't make it into the top ten in the league in defensive efficiency. If it weren't for Tang Qian, he still doesn't know how he would have fallen.Even though the offensive efficiency ranks first in the league, the defensive end is too sloppy, which makes them lose the gorgeous style of the regular season in the playoffs.This made D'Antoni unexpected. Fortunately, Tang Qian stabilized the situation after re-entering the court, which greatly reduced the Warriors' efficiency in hitting the basket. In addition, Nick Yang Biao scored 2 three-pointers. Make things a little better.

The Warriors scored 29 points in the first quarter, and the Lakers only had 23 points, which is 6 points behind.It doesn't look like much, but except for the very beginning, the whole situation is the Lakers chasing, what about the opponent?Before even using his best tricks, he already has a faint sense of controlling the overall situation.D'Antoni suddenly felt that although he had done a lot of homework before the game, he was still a little bit calculated.However, he is a veteran coach, and he is a rookie. It is his first time coaching the playoffs, how could he be more handy than himself?impossible.Changes.

D'Antoni made tactical assignments, but Cole seemed to be right on the spot, not talking nonsense at all, and still playing according to the Lakers.It is impossible for Tang Qian not to rest for a while in the second quarter, otherwise, he will completely lose his power in the fourth quarter.The tactics in this section are mainly designed for "Young Master Yang" Nick Young, because the Warriors also made substitutions, Cole has always controlled the use of the team's starting lineup within the most efficient time, so you can see Whether it's Curry or Thompson, or even Green, Barnes, Iguodala, Livingston and the like, he has arranged the most reasonable playing time.The highest playing time of the entire Warriors team in the regular season is less than 33 minutes. Basically, among the 15 players in the team, they are ranked last. Except for Onegan Kuzmich who plays soy sauce, the rest have the worst 8~9 minutes average per game.This rotation efficiency is in stark contrast to D'Antoni's side.

What about the playoffs?It seems that the time of the main players has been greatly improved, but there is still a rotation of as many as 11 people. This move is also a gap from D'Antoni's current rotation of 7 to 8 people.Unless you have super physical players, such as peak Jordan Kobe Iverson O'Neal Olajuwon, etc., otherwise, keeping the team's physical vitality at all times is definitely a university question.In this place, Cole obviously learned Popovich's method. His locker room mainly takes the "Zen Master" route, and he mainly takes the "Popovich" route on the field. This is really a perfect combination.Because before him, who was one of the master-level figures who assigned the strongest physical fitness to the whole team?Yes, Popovich.When Cole later recruited Mike Brown to become the chief assistant coach, he publicly said that if we are all Spurs, there is certainly a part of flattery, but it is not nonsense.

In this regard, D'Antoni really defeated Cole. He has never had a good time with the physical distribution of the team.

Compared with the substitute tactical arrangement, D'Antoni also lost to Cole tonight.

How to say?Cole arranged this way during the bench time. He did not use Iguodala, who D'Antoni focused on, as the main attack point, but used a player who had been seriously injured as the terminator of the bench time.This person's name is Sean Livingston.Speaking of him, it’s really bumpy. He was also a chasing boy with an afro head back then. In high school, he was an absolute basketball genius. He was one of the six strongest high school rookies that year, tied with Howard and Josh Smith.

Some people say that he plays like Penny Hardaway before sinking.

Some people say that he plays like Magic II.

Some people say that he plays like "Ancient Legend" and "Big O" Oscar Robertson.

In 2004, Mr. Illinois Basketball, the first team of the All-American team, he was the genius who the old coach K wrote to recruit him to join Duke.But because of his average family conditions, he finally chose to skip college and go directly to the NBA to play.But joining the NBA prematurely, his body is too thin, and he is not ready to face this kind of adult confrontation at the highest hall level.Moreover, not everyone is Kobe Garnett James and can adapt step by step.Patience, this thing is invisible, but it can be touched.In just his third year in the NBA, everything seems to be looking up, and he's getting more playing time and trust. One game against the Bobcats, one steal, one layup, and then a ranking The tragic picture of the top ten injury history in NBA history.The body was out of balance after landing. The doctor's diagnosis was that the kneecap was completely dislocated, and three of the four main ligaments were completely torn. At the same time, the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, meniscus, and medial collateral ligaments were also scrapped... and a lot of places.In the worst case, if the main artery at the back of the left leg is injured, the only solution is amputation.Yes, it's not April Fool's Day, it's amputation.

He was under 22 years old that year.He was the No. 4 pick in the first round.The rookie contract is not over yet.

The long recovery period and the possibility of retirement made him depressed.

But after a year and a half of recovery, just when the fans had forgotten he existed, he was back.But he was still hit by constant blows. The Clippers gave him a basic salary. He thought it was an insult and then refused to go to Miami, but only 4 games later, he was cut, and he went to Miami a few months later. The Thunder, just playing NBDL, finally returned to the Thunder, but because the game was as bad as shit, he didn't know how many times he received a call from the team's general manager this season.Yes, he was cut.again.Then the Wizards recruited him and gave him a chance, but that was because he only had a basic salary of 30. After the season, the Wizards did not renew his contract.At this time, the Bobcats chose to continue with the opposing team that made his left leg and knee scrapped, and signed him for 350 million a year, a total of two years.But he couldn't find a position in the Bobcats, and Mr. Joe couldn't stand this situation and sent him to the Bucks.Milwaukee didn't stay long, and he was traded to the Rockets again.Is Houston his blessed land?No, he was cut after just playing the preseason.The Wizards who gave him the contract still had a basic salary, but this time it was not as smooth as last time, and within a month, he was dismissed again.

In the end, he joined the Cavaliers to serve as a substitute for the rising league star Irving, with a pitifully low salary.The performance is also unsatisfactory.After that, he went to the Nets. The regular season was okay, nothing too bright. In the playoffs, he faced the Heat of the Big Three, and his performance was stable, with a stat of about 11+4.The main reason is that his shooting percentage is very stable and high, but the Nets still only have so much interest in him, or the offer to him is a basic salary. Only the Warriors and Cole, who have made drastic reforms, selected him.At this time, it has only been more than a month since Cole joined the Warriors, but he still supported the proposal to sign Livingston, and gave the latter a "huge contract" of $1 million for three years.At least for Livingston, who has been drifting for a long time after injury, this is a contract with respect and warmth.At the same time, it is also the largest contract he has received since playing in the NBA in his life.

The price of joining the Warriors is still such a high price. Many people criticized the management and Cole. Livingston expressed his determination as soon as he joined: Joining the Warriors is a gift from God, and he is here to help win the championship.Of course, when he said that at the time, he was ridiculed by countless people and the media, but Yuan Shikong gave Cole the greatest reward for his vision, an extremely stable substitute scoring point, hard work, and never complained. He conceded 2018 goals and his shooting percentage exceeded 2%, which made people look at him with admiration.The Warriors rewarded him with a big contract, at least for him, this contract is big enough.

So now is the time for him to really exert his strength in this time and space, prove himself, and repay the trust of Kerr and the Warriors management.Unlike before with afro and dreadlocks, he has already practiced a perfect back-and-back shooting style.At the same time, he also plays extremely reasonably. He only shoots against people he can play, and basically chooses not to attack those who are not easy to play.The brain basically does not heat up.So even in the playoffs, his shooting percentage is still terrible.Even higher than the regular season.

That's right, the scoring weapon that Livingston trained frantically after a serious injury, the back projection, is one of Cole's most valued weapons.

In this year, it's all fast-paced facing the basket, and there are very few post-ups in the low post, but now there is a substitute who has practiced post-up skills so well.Cole can see that his hand is limited by physical injuries, and it won't be so easy to play star players and starters, but when playing on the bench, especially when players are shorter than him, the effect is amazing.You have to know that no matter how strong the team is, no matter how accurate the three-point shooter is, he must have misfires, and at this time, a master of post-up shooting has really filled Cole's tactical system. of a place.Even if the plank is not that high, it is enough.

In key games, when necessary, let him go up and play a few times, overdo it, or attack a few tough shots, so that the Warriors can gain a respite adjustment time ranging from 2 to 3 rounds to 5 to 6 rounds.This role is very important, and Cole attaches great importance to it. His goal has already been mentioned. It’s not just to lead the team for a few rounds. His goal is to win the championship and even establish a dynasty.

Therefore, he will not hesitate to take all the functional players who can fill the team and make full use of them.

Now, it's time for Livingston to play a role.At the end of the bench time, D'Antoni wanted too much to pinch the famous Andre Iguodala, so he gave the right wing a lot of space and one-on-one opportunities.Livingston saw that the man defending him was Jordan Farmar, who was only 188cm tall, and immediately caught the ball and hit it.

Livingston is 201cm tall, but he is a No. 1, so his ability to displace is very strong.

In addition, he has practiced a proficient post-up shooting, which made him immediately become a substitute attacker in the Warriors.

Catch the ball, push back hard, then turn around, slightly lean back and shoot, swipe~, the basketball hits easily.

Farmar didn't realize the seriousness of the matter. The Lakers didn't score the next ball. Kerr signaled the ball to continue to pull away from the sidelines, using Iguodala as a bait, clearing one side, and then gave Livings Make a ball.

After Livingston saw Farmar, he pulled up and shot, swiped~, and went in again.

PS: Tomorrow there will be a wave of [-]~~~ Although Xiaozi is away on a business trip, she will not be ambiguous~
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