Slam Dunk: My Study Abroad Career in Northern Hunan

Chapter 707: The team boss’s timing to take action!
In the NBA, occasionally there will be role players who save the team.

In the playoffs, it is actually difficult to predict which of your opponent's players will break out and break your team's established tactics.

Therefore, when all teams reach the playoffs, they will be very energetic and will not underestimate any player on the other team.

Although the Timberwolves have entered the playoffs for the first time, Martial Arts and the others have already realized this.

Seeing Brian Russell easily shooting and scoring from his own defensive pressure, Budao also realized the threat of Brian Russell.

Just in case, it is necessary to adjust your defense.

Between the alternation of offense and defense, the basketball has come to Marbury's hands, and Marbury is very slow to advance with the ball.

He planned to have a positional battle to let the team members find their condition first.

In the G1 game between the Timberwolves and the Jazz, their style of play was more team-based.

This tactical system has also achieved relatively good results, so in G2 of the series, Marbury also plans to use the tactical system of G1.

When Marbury came to the frontcourt with the ball, he did not choose to give the ball to Martial on the wing. Instead, he held the ball at the top of the arc and made slight adjustments, waiting for his teammates to react.

The Timberwolves players have been working together for a long time and have developed some tacit understanding.

When Garnett on the inside noticed that Marbury, who was approaching the top of the arc with the ball, had not released the ball, he guessed what Marbury was going to do. He moved his feet and Garnett's figure quickly went to the high post to give him the ball. Marbury made a screen.

Marbury's breakthrough speed with his right hand is faster than that with his left hand, so Garnett also has a clear mind when doing pick-and-rolls, positioning behind Stockton's left side to pick-and-roll.

When facing the Timberwolves' high pick-and-roll, the Jazz responded very quickly.

Malone, who was facing Garnett, immediately chased forward. After arriving near the free throw line, he did not continue forward. Instead, he looked at Marbury, preparing to defend the incoming Marbury.

When Wu Dao on the wing noticed that Marbury was preparing to attack with the ball, he quickly ran towards the baseline.

When Brian Russell came up in pursuit, Wu Dao quickly stopped in progress, changed his direction, and was about to cut towards the basket, but his body directly pressed against Brian Russell's body.

Wu Dao's intention was also very clear. Malone, who was guarding the inside, was moved away from the basket by Garnett. At this time, the Jazz only had one player guarding the basket. This was a very good opportunity for Wu Dao to attack the basket.

Marbury, who received help from his teammates at the top of the arc, dropped the ball and broke through. After two steps across the three-point line, he encountered Malone's help. At the same time, Marbury's eyes also swept towards the empty cut to the basket. martial arts.

"Um?!"

Malone, who was helping to defend Marbury, was experienced in the game. When he saw Marbury looking past him and behind him, he realized that a Timberwolves player might have cut into the basket. Quickly glancing back towards the basket, Malone immediately noticed the fast-moving Wu Dao.

Seeing this scene, Malone decisively gave up on Marbury's march to the free throw line, took two steps back and quickly opened his position, ready to turn around and block the shot at any time.
Marbury saw Malone making such defensive adjustments, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

Ma Long went to defend martial arts. Isn't this just what he wanted?
Marbury, who was walking, paused quickly, put his hands together with the ball, and then made a simple pull-up jump shot and quickly released the shot.

The position gap between Malone and Marbury is a bit large, so Marbury has enough time to adjust before taking action.

After the shot, the path of the basketball was also very straight. In the eyes of all the players, the thrown basketball also fell steadily into the net, making a crisp sound.

"Leave me alone!?"

After scoring, Marbury chuckled and asked Malone in front of him. He really didn't expect that Malone, who was already in a defensive position, actually took the initiative to give up his position.

In the eyes of the opponent, Wu Dao who runs without the ball is even more threatening than him who runs with the ball.

Such a defensive strategy surprised Marbury and also made him feel humiliated by the opponent.

In the eyes of the Jazz, is it noteworthy that the Timberwolves only have martial arts as an outside line?

Marbury can accept that the Timberwolves' boss is a martial artist, and he can also accept that Garnett's status is higher than his own.

But he couldn't accept his opponent ignoring his existence. This was absolutely intolerable.

"I will beat the shit out of you!!!"

Marbury stretched out his hand and pointed at the basket. The smile on his face faded, his expression became extremely serious, and his tone was solemn.

Turning around, the Timberwolves began to retreat.

Malone, who walked to the baseline to serve, looked at Marbury as he left. I couldn't help but feel a little irritable.

Every aspect of the Timberwolves team needs attention, whether it's Garnett in the high post, Marbury's sudden advance with the ball, or his martial arts skills in cutting to the basket.

No matter which player the basketball is in the hands of, it will pose a huge threat to the Jazz.

Malone would choose to supplement defense with martial arts, which was a last resort.

If they don't retreat, Martial Arts will probably stage an alley-oop dunk over their heads.

Compared to letting Wu Dao enter the basket with the ball and attack the frame, Malone feels that it is more advantageous to let Marbury make a mid-range shot. If the opponent has a bad touch today, won't there be rebound opportunities?

But now it seems that there is such a big vacancy. The opportunity is still too good for Marbury, and his defense needs to be more oppressive.

The basketball was given to Stockton, and with the fans watching, the Jazz organized a counterattack.

Wu Dao, who should have been positioned inside, ready to go inside to defend Malone at any time, changed his defensive position this time.

He stopped when he retreated to the three-point line and did not continue running inside.

When the Jazz crossed the center line and prepared to attack, Stockton immediately noticed that the five positioning options had changed slightly from the previous one.

"The opportunity is here!"

I thought to myself.

Stockton also quickly glanced at Malone. The Utah duo, who have worked together for more than ten years, were able to complete the communication with just one look.

Malone, who was positioned inside, turned his back, raised his arms high and quickly blocked Garnett behind him, asking for the ball towards Stockton.

At the same time that Malone was backing up, Stockton also swung the basketball in his hand and quickly passed the ball to Malone.

Garnett seemed a little impatient when defending. Seeing Stockton pass the ball to Malone, Garnett quickly pressed forward, trying to use his excellent body strength to squeeze away Malone and go around to steal the ball. .

But his intention was noticed by Malone. Malone just moved his feet, adjusted his position slightly, and firmly stuck Garnett behind him.

As the basketball fell, Malone took a step forward, quickly took the ball in his hands, and then turned to face the frame.

The moment Malone took possession of the ball, Garnett, who was trying to get around, quickly took a step back and opened up a bit.

Malone's face-to-basket offense is pretty good. When facing Malone with the ball, Garnett didn't dare to get too close to prevent him from being passed by in one step.

Wu Dao, who was inside the three-point line, turned his head slightly and looked in the direction of Stockton's ball.

When he noticed Malone holding the ball and facing the basket, he frowned slightly. After thinking for a moment, he immediately stepped back and separated himself from Brian Russell in front of him, intending to catch Malone.

But as soon as Wu Dao moved, Russell quickly spoke up and shouted towards Malone: ​​"Double team!"

When Brian Russell reminded him, Malone had just dropped the ball in front of the basket and leaned sideways on Garnett.

At this time, he heard the shouts of his teammates. Malone, who was already turning sideways, quickly squinted his eyes and looked at Wu Dao who was approaching him. While blasting the ball again, Malone straightened his body slightly and looked towards the outside. Brian Russell showed passing intent.

And Ma Long's action also forced Wu Dao to make an emergency stop and stopped the double-teaming action. "Snapped!"

When the basketball landed, Malone leaned on Garnett with all his strength. Immediately after collecting the ball, he quickly reached the basket with a deep step. During Garnett's pursuit and defense, Malone switched to a layup and sent the ball in. Got into the net.

There was only a brief moment of hesitation in the martial arts private room, and Malone seized the opportunity to break through Garnett and score smoothly. The strong personal ability made the Jazz fans on the sidelines burst into cheers.

Seeing this scene, Wu Dao's heart sank slightly, feeling doubly bad.

The opponent has a rising stance.

"Bu Dao, don't worry about Brian Russell on the outside. Let him shoot three-pointers. He can't make them."

"Double-team Malone in time and don't let him easily get into the paint and score."

"Kevin, you and Stanley switch defenses, just pay attention to assisting in defense!"

Coach Philip stood up immediately when he saw the Timberwolves losing the ball easily, walked to the sidelines, and shouted to the players on the court.

Kevin Garnett has the idea of ​​​​a war against a general in his heart, and plans to personally defeat Karl Malone on the court, thus establishing his position in the NBA.

Out of this idea, he did not follow Coach Philip's established tactics to defend the Jazz center when defending. Instead, he defended Malone in the same position.

It's just that Malone performed with ease in one-on-one singles with Garnett.

Amid Coach Philip's slightly dissatisfied shouts, the Timberwolves began to attack.

The basketball was quickly given to Marbury, who advanced with the ball.

After entering the frontcourt, Marbury used his outstanding personal ability to overpower Stockton. Before the Jazz players could react, Marbury reached the basket and quickly sent the ball out with a pick-up basket. .

The basketball hit the board head-on and bounced into the net.

Under the Jazz's defense, Marbury easily opened up the situation, and his excellent performance on the court made Wu Dao look at Marbury a few more times.

Marbury also gained confidence.

Being able to enter the Timberwolves is also a relatively lucky thing for martial arts.

Although this is a truly weak team, before he entered the Timberwolves, this team had never made the playoffs.

But I have to say that this team is also one of the most promising teams in the entire league. Whether it is Marbury or Garnett, these players have very outstanding talents.

Over time, he can become a superstar who leads a team forward.

Wu Dao teamed up with these two players, giving him the possibility to compete for the championship as a rookie, which was very helpful to Wu Dao's career.

"Good fight!"

Marbury returned to the court and praised Marbury, who was also facing the top of the arc.

He is not worried at all that Marbury will become inflated by the praise of his teammates.

On the contrary, he is also worried that Marbury will reduce his personal performance because he plays too much as a team. In his opinion, this is a loss for the team.

For today's martial arts, having an excellent outside ball handler on the same team is a very beneficial thing.

In this case, the opponent's defense will not focus on you, and you will have a relatively good offensive opportunity.

It can be more or less relaxed when playing games.

"Of course."

Hearing Wu Dao's praise, Marbury smiled, then looked back at the advancing Jazz players.

The Jazz's attack was still intended to find an opportunity with Malone.

Only this time it wasn't Malone's elbow-to-the-basket position, but his high pick-and-roll.

The player defending Malone was indeed changed from Garnett to Stanley Roberts, and Garnett also strictly implemented Coach Philip's arrangements.

However, the defense change was successful, but loopholes still appeared.

Stanley Roberts' speed could not keep up with Malone. When Malone was promoted, he and Stanley Roberts were slightly separated. As Stockton accelerated his breakthrough, Stanley Roberts could not help but look at Stockton. Suddenly, he did not continue to pursue Malone.

This allowed Stockton to see a scoring opportunity. As the basketball was quickly given out from his hands, Malone, who received the ball at a high position, quickly shot from a high position half a meter away from Roberts.

The speed is so fast that the martial arts on the flank have no way to even help Roberts make up for his mistakes.

"brush!"

As the basketball fell into the net, two points were added to the Jazz's scoreboard.

"Eh!"

"What are you doing!"

"Follow me! Why are you standing still!"

"Kevin is filling in inside! You stick to Karl Malone!"

On the sidelines of the court, Coach Philip roared at Stanley Roberts, very dissatisfied.

Roberts also looked embarrassed and silently ran towards the frontcourt without saying anything.

When Wu Dao saw this scene, he frowned slightly and waved with both hands towards Garnett, who was serving from the baseline. Garnett, who was about to pass the ball to Marbury, saw this, stopped, and quickly changed the direction of the pass. He ignored Marbury, who was about to run to catch the ball, and quickly passed the ball to Wu Dao.

Seeing this, Marbury didn't hesitate at all. He changed his direction and quickly started sprinting towards the frontcourt. After Wu Dao got the ball, he also quickly advanced with the ball and marched to the midline. Brian Russell realized that the Timberwolves were planning to chase. He quickly attacked with his body and hurriedly came up to stop Wu Dao.

But it was easily avoided by a bad luck in martial arts.

Seeing Wu Dao quickly approaching the three-point line, Malone hurriedly positioned himself on the extension of the free throw line, blocking Wu Dao in front of him, fearing that Wu Dao would attack the basket and score.

But Wu Dao, who was about to leave, not only had no intention of attacking the basket, but also had no intention of passing the ball. After getting close to the three-point line, he paused and actually shot a three-pointer directly.

From serving to martial arts pitching, it only took five or six seconds in total. The hasty pursuit and fast break caught Jazz off guard.

"brush!!!"

In Malone's slightly stunned eyes, the basketball hit the net.

At this time, Stanley Roberts had just crossed the free throw line and tried to grab a rebound from the basket. After hearing the sound, he looked up and saw the basketball falling from the net, and his expression was lifted.

"It doesn't matter if you make mistakes on defense!"

"Defend well next time. If you lose points, I will get them back!"

Wu Dao waited for Roberts to return to defense, patted his lower back gently and said with a smile.

Seeing the smile on Wu Dao's face, Stanley Roberts' gloomy mood was swept away and he nodded heavily.