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Chapter 210 Traffic Harvesting!Back to Seattle!Carry forward the "hammer tactics"?
After the game, the Pacers players returned to the locker room without shaking hands with the 76ers. The Pacers players felt very humiliated when they were slaughtered by their opponents in the opening game of the new season, and they didn't want to stay for a moment.

Vogel shook hands with Lu Yong with a gloomy face, without much conversation, he knew in his heart that the team had lost face tonight.

Vogel was incredulous about Lu Yong's miraculous coaching ability. It's hard not to be surprised that the team has undergone a radical change in just one summer.

Last season, the 76ers coach Doug Collins' coaching style was conservative, emphasizing the physical confrontation of players, focusing on team basketball, and the offensive firepower was so-so, always ranked in the middle and lower reaches of the league.

Lu Yong is different from Collins. Although he is also keen on team basketball, he uses role players more delicately. He dares to arrange players to shoot a large number of three-pointers.

This kind of person is often a lunatic in the eyes of Vogel, a defensive coach, because although a full-strength offensive team can often beat their opponents, they are also prone to backlash. Once they feel bad, it is easy to shoot themselves to death .

In this opening game, the 76ers players felt very hot. The Pacers were pressed and beaten from the beginning, which made Vogel feel powerless and couldn't see through the 76ers.

Iverson, who left the game early and sat on the sidelines to watch the game, was also very surprised. He was ready for the 76ers to skyrocket in the new season, but he didn't expect the team's offensive firepower to be so fierce this year. The second team's unreasonable offense It directly established the victory of the game, which is much easier than when he led the team to win last year.

Only three of the Pacers team scored in double figures. Granger had 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, David West had 14 points and 8 rebounds, Collison had 16 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. Both George and Hibbert scored in single digits and did not perform well.

On the bench, the Pacers' top scorer was Dengtai Jones, who made 6 of 3 shots and 5 of 2 three-pointers. He scored 8 points and 2 rebounds. He made a mistake when his teammates were under pressure.

The worst performer was the sixth man Hansbrough. He played 25 minutes and made 7 of 1 shots and 2 of 2 free throws. He only scored 4 points and 4 rebounds. The 76ers wanted to cry without tears. Shut up on the spot.

76人全队七人得分上双，艾弗森15投8中，三分球5中2，罚球7中6，砍下全场最高的24分3篮板5助攻2抢断，为新赛季开了一个好头。

布兰德对位“黑姚明”罗伊-希伯特不落下风，禁区内9投6中，罚球4中3，贡献15分8篮板1助攻2盖帽，状态在线。

“狼王”加内特也向球迷们证明了自己宝刀未老，13分7篮板4助攻3抢断2封盖的数据虽然算不上炸裂，但他在防守端起到的作用不可估量，是76人场上的战术轴心。

Iguodala also played very well, 12 of 7 shots, 3 of 1 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. His physical condition and ball intelligence are all online. A somewhat weakened version of LeBron James.

The best performer on the bench was "General" Arenas, who beat the Pacers' backup point guard Price one-on-one. He scored 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, and made 5 of 3 three-pointers. Not bad.

Yi Jianlian showed his power in the final quarter, contributing 13 points and 4 rebounds, and also delivered a rather impressive performance.

At the press conference, Iverson was in a good mood and gave coach Lu Yong a very high personal evaluation in front of the media.

"This is a victory for the whole team. Luzhen is an amazing coach. He not only improved the offense of the 76ers, but also instilled a winning culture in the young players in the team. We couldn't play so smoothly last season. Fortunately, the 76ers got the favor of Lu Shuai in the summer, and everyone has become very confident now."

A reporter asked Iverson to evaluate Yi Jianlian. Xiao Ai thought for a moment and smiled: "Yi is the most contrasting player I have ever seen. In private, he never likes to talk. He always stays in the corner to train alone. But once When he puts on a jersey and comes on stage, his body can explode with huge potential. Yi's physical fitness is very good, and with Lu Shuai's guidance and use, I believe he will go further in the future."

The reporter interviewed Lu Yong and asked him to comment on the team's performance tonight.

Lu Yong said: "The players did a good job tonight. They implemented the tactics arranged by the coaching staff on both offensive and defensive ends. Everyone's hard training all summer was not in vain and they got what they deserved. It’s very morale-boosting, and I hope the team can work hard to overcome doubts earlier.”

The reporter asked: "Who do you think is the biggest contributor to the 76ers' win tonight?"

"I agree with Allen. This is a victory for the whole team. Everyone has made an indelible contribution to the win. No one is a burden. If I have to choose one who is the most satisfying tonight I will choose Gilbert (Arenas). When everyone thought he should retire, he proved with his actual actions tonight that he can still play. Maybe this is the veteran's reluctance heart." Lu Yong laughed.

Another reporter asked: "Will you consider putting Gilbert on the starting lineup in the future?"

Lu Yong smiled and said: "To be honest, I don't know. I can only tell you that everyone in the 76ers has the opportunity to become the main force, as long as he can impress me with his personal performance."

Another reporter asked: "The two draft picks you selected today performed very well. It seems that there is nothing too dazzling about them. Do you have anything to say to them?"

"Not everyone can show a dazzling side when they first enter the league. This is only the first game of their NBA career. I believe they will adjust their status soon." Lu Yong laughed. "I want to say to them, don't feel discouraged because of a game, it's better than Kevin to succeed step by step, adapting to the environment is a must for every rookie."

After the press conference, the news that the 76ers bloodbathed the Pacers in the opening game spread rapidly to the outside world.

That night, the 76ers made headlines in the sports sector. Many fans felt that Lu Yong could use magic to transform a bad team in a short period of time.

This was the case when he coached the Sonics back then, and it is still the case when he coached the 11ers who ranked 76th in the Eastern Conference last season. Lu Yong can always lead the big team to create miracles, and he is full of mystery.

Online fans also launched a heated discussion on this matter.

"I have said long ago that Lu Shuai is a capable person. He will definitely bring the 76ers into the playoffs. After all, in his coaching career, the team has never missed a division final!"

"The Pacers won the opening game so easily, is it possible that the 76ers are really going to be the dark horse this year?"

"I will definitely watch every 76ers game this season. I don't want to miss Iverson's retirement tour. With the amazing coach Lu Shuai, it's exciting to think about it."

"Looking forward to how much the 76ers can improve their scoring average this year. Playing under coach Collins last year, the 76ers averaged only 93.6 points per game and ranked 22nd in the league. I have a hunch that the 76ers may play the best offense in team history this year! "

Domestic fans' comments on Lu Yong are all positive. It is generally believed that he has stepped into the ranks of the NBA's first-class coaches, and even in terms of salary alone, he is a well-deserved No. [-] coach in the league.

This kind of coaching ability can't be overstated, and it is more substituting than the coaches on Laomei's side.

At the same time, many domestic fans praised Yi Jianlian and put all the credit on Lu Yong. They believed that Yi Jianlian became stronger in the new season because of Lu Yong's guidance in Xia Tian.

After reading the news, Lu Yong was not complacent. He knew that the 76ers still had a long way to go, and they were far away from the goal in his heart. He could not slack off for a moment.

On November 11st, the 1ers flew to Seattle to challenge the SuperSonics away from home. It was a well-deserved focus game of this round. TNT TV station was responsible for live broadcast across the United States.

In the first game, the SuperSonics defeated the Denver Nuggets 102-97. Although they won, the process was thrilling. Durant's performance of scoring 8 consecutive points in the final quarter was enough to escape the danger.

Without Noah and Yao Ming, the two top supporting centers inside, the Supersonic's passing and cutting system is not smooth. "Martial Saint" Jackson has a certain organizational ability as the No. [-] position, but the effect is not good, far inferior to that of Lu Yong. During this period, he has been cultivating the smooth offense of the organization center.

Without Mike Miller, Gerald Green and Budinger, the impact is greater, and the supersonic's outside firepower has dropped sharply. They can only rely on Durant and David Lee to score in singles. Compared with last season, it has fallen off a cliff, and the main scoring method has become CIC.

The three stars Durant, Jackson and David Lee all like to pull up in the middle distance. Coach Brooks has been accommodating the stars' style of play since he took office. It is hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.

杜兰特这赛季的状态依旧火热，首战在掘金头上砍下29分6篮板3助攻1抢断，投篮命中率超过了50%。

However, the side effects of the large-scale loss of supersonic outside shooters are also obvious. Without the foundation of the second team to attack the opponent's defense, Durant is now more tired from playing and has to use his personal ability to solve the problem.

Worst of all, "Martial Saint" Jackson's personal status has declined seriously this season. He played 37 minutes in the first game against the Nuggets, made 14 of 3 shots, 5 of 1 three-pointers, 4 of 3 free throws, and only scored 10 points, 3 rebounds and 3 Assists, shooting less than 25%.

In fact, Jackson's personal status has declined since last season. After winning the championship, his mentality has subtly changed. He is no longer as desperate as he was when he first came to the Supersonics. Exceeded the standard.

The fact that the Sonics had the best record in the league last year is that Jackson was not selected as an All-Star, which is the best proof. It’s just that there were many players available for the Sonics’ second team last season. This masks the impact of his decline.

Now the Sonics have completely become a team with the Big Three. When Jackson is not in good shape, Durant and David Lee have to take on more responsibilities. Naturally, they are not as comfortable as they were last season.

Supersonics fans are already dissatisfied with Jackson, but the Supersonics will not make personnel changes in a short period of time. After this season, the contracts of David Lee and Jackson will expire. The Supersonics have many choices in the summer. Time to make a decision is the safest.

Although the supersonic star's personal ability is strong, his overall strength has been weakened. This is good news for Lu Yong. He doesn't have to face the luxury warship he brought out, because this warship is already facing disintegration from the inside. It's hard to get back to the top.

Even so, most online fans are still optimistic about the Sonics winning. After all, the Sonics' dominance over the past two years will not dissipate in just one summer. Other teams will inevitably have a little fear when facing the Sonics.

Only Philadelphia fans firmly believe that the team will defeat the defending champion. The reason is very simple. Lu Yong is very familiar with the team he brought out by himself, and he must have a way to lead the team to win.

Coach Brooks was relatively low-key in the interview before the game, and he didn't dare to say that the team would win the 76ers.

Having been an assistant coach beside Lu Yong for four years, Brooks understands Lu Yong's coaching level better than anyone else. This "teacher-student duel" in this sense puts him under great pressure, and he can only pin his hopes on Durant, a two-term coach. MVP body.

In the evening, Lu Yong, who stepped into the Seattle Arena again, was sought after by the fans, and deafening applause rang out all around.

Leading the team to two championships in four years, Lu Yong's contribution to the Supersonics is visible to the naked eye, and he is the hero of the city of Seattle.

Reasonable fans are still in the majority after all, and they warmly welcomed Lu Yong's return to Seattle, and there were hardly any boos from the audience.

Before the start of the game, the Supersonics management presented championship rings to Lu Yong and Snyder.

Brooks hugged Lu Yong with a smile on his face. He had learned a lot from Lu Yong in the past few years. Even if he became an opponent, his heart was full of blessings.

TNT TV station Barkley and Kenny Smith are responsible for the commentary. Barkley said with a mean expression: "Today Lu Yong led the team to fight against his old club. I believe that both coach Brooks, Kevin and David must be very stressed. This fight represents the end of an era, and it's meaningful."

Kenny Smith said with a smile: "I am optimistic about the 76ers' victory. Even though the Sonics have a strong lineup and the home court blessing, these young people are the disciples trained by Lu Shuai. No one in the league knows better than him. For the Sonics, he should have a targeted defense."

Barkley nodded in approval. "The two All-Star centers, Noah and Dayao, have been lost in the summer. The Supersonics have a lot weaker interior configuration this year. On the other hand, the 76ers have Garnett and Brand. I think Lu Shuai will make a big difference in the interior. article, give full play to the advantages of the lineup."

When the players were warming up, Durant, Jackson, David Lee and others all came to the sidelines to say hello to Lu Yong.A few people chatted and laughed, like old friends who haven't seen each other for many years, leaving their head coach Brooks aside, which was a bit embarrassing.

Although Brooks would not be dissatisfied with this incident, his players walked up to Lu Yong to chat during the nationwide live broadcast of the game, and he was standing on the other side with a tactical board in his hand.

You can only blame Lu Yong for having too much influence on the Supersonics team. The relationship from top to bottom is good, and looking at the entire history can be called a burst.

After warming up, players from the two teams played, the Supersonic Five: Jackson, Batum, Durant, Tucker, David Lee.

76ers: Jrue Holiday, Iverson, Iguodala, Garnett, Brand.

In order to ensure space and speed, Brooks mentioned David Lee to the center position this season. This is an active attempt, and there is no way to look at the bench.

Garnett jumped the ball to win with his wingspan advantage, and the game started.

Iverson took the ball in the middle to face Batum, asked Garnett for a pick-and-roll, crossed and walked the right to break through to open the distance, leaned over and accelerated to the basket to attract Tucker's help.

Seeing the supersonic speed forward, Iverson hit the ground and passed the ball to Garnett. 2 to 0.

The Supersonics attacked, Jackson dribbled the ball halfway and passed it to Durant, and he moved to the bottom corner to take away the defense.

The 76ers defended a 3-2 zone defense at the beginning of the game, focusing on the Sonics' shots. If they can go to the basket and score against Garnett's help defense, they will recognize it.

Lu Yong knew that he had to make a trade-off when dealing with the supersonic team with superstars. He could only choose one of the shooting defense or the penalty zone defense, otherwise it would be easy to lose both sides.

Durant didn't choose to pass the ball in the first attack. After his teammates pulled away, he adjusted the rhythm with continuous dribbles under the crotch, stopped quickly with a sudden step, and missed a mid-range jumper.

Iguodala defended well this round. Although he still suffers from Durant, as long as he doesn't lose his defensive position, he can interfere as much as possible.

Brand stuck David Lee tightly and assisted Garnett to easily protect the backcourt rebound.

In the positional battle, Iverson passed Garnett after the pick-and-roll. The latter dribbled a step to attract Durant's defense and passed the ball to Iguodala in a wide range.

Iguodala missed a 45-degree open jumper and the rebound was grabbed by Tucker.

Lu Yong sat on the sidelines and shook his head slightly. This is why he had to change the tactics of the 76ers. He couldn't bet on three points as soon as he came up.

Iguodala is excellent in all aspects, but his shooting stability is too poor. Long-range shooting is his shortcoming, far less accurate than Durant.

Supersonic offense, Durant's pick-and-roll breakthrough was double-teamed, and the ball was given to David Lee in the middle. He didn't dare to play hard against Brand, who was as strong as a bull, and went outside to find Jackson.

Jackson caught the ball and dribbled a step to make an emergency stop jumper. He was interrupted by two points and hit the iron. He had little advantage against Holiday.

In this round, Holiday fully demonstrated his own characteristics. Marking fast guards is not his strong point, but he did not hesitate to face a tall and tonnage No. [-] like Jackson, and his physical confrontation was full.

Looking back, the 76ers slowed down and played Lu Yong's favorite "hammer tactic", which is also one of the most common tactics in the small ball era of later generations.

Iverson used the cover of his teammates to break into the basket with the ball, and Garnett on the other side was not idle, and made an off-ball screen for Holiday almost at the same time.

When Iverson attracted strong-side players to pinch the ball to Holiday, who was ambushing in the bottom corner, Garnett immediately blocked the "Martial Saint" Jackson with a second screen, creating an open shot for Holiday.

Holiday glanced at the basket from the bottom corner on the right. There was no defense in front of the wide open. He caught the ball and made a jump shot. He hit a three-pointer steadily. Whoa! 5 to 0.

Lu Yong sat on the sidelines and applauded vigorously. This tactic was very smooth. Garnett's experience made him a perfect screener in the "hammer tactic", and his actual effect was better than that of Iverson and Holiday. Important, this is why Lu Yong named and traded to Garnett during the offseason.

The hammer tactic can be said to be a tactic tailored for the shooter. The connotation is that when the strong-side player performs a fake pick-and-roll cooperation, the weak-side player also provides an off-ball screen for the shooter.

The name of this tactic actually evolved from the name of the Lakers coach Hamm. When Hamm was a player, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and played under the legendary coach George Karl of the league.

After a timeout, Coach Carl drew a tactic in which Hamm held the ball in the low post and the weak-side off-ball player set up a corner screen for the team's shooter.As a feint to attract the defense, Hamm quickly passes the ball to the shooter in the bottom corner after the defensive players' attention is concentrated on the strong side. This is the origin of the "hammer tactic".

The team coached by Lu Yong has always emphasized the importance of space and three-pointers. Although the "hammer tactic" was not invented by him, it has been carried forward by him, and its usage rate is much higher than other coaches in the league.

In addition to Lu Yong, there are also coaches in the league who like to play the hammer tactic Popovich, but this old man never uses it against the team led by Lu Yong, because the hammer tactic is easy to crack, playing this in front of Lu Yong is no different Playing big swords in front of Guan Gong.

In the supersonic offense, Jackson was blocked by the 76ers for two consecutive offenses. In the end, he had no choice but to hand the ball to Durant and let him use his personal ability to play singles.

Durant did not disappoint. One-on-one, Iguodala hit a jumper, and his personal ability is really outrageous. 5 to 2.

The 76ers attacked. Iverson used the pick-and-roll to break through from the left and wanted to hit the "hammer" again. As a result, the Supersonic players responded quickly. David Lee appeared in the bottom corner in time and blocked Iverson's passing route. superior.

Iverson didn't hesitate when he saw this, he accelerated into the penalty area twice, directly used his personal ability to play singles, and faced Batum's close defense, he stopped and threw a shot and scored, whoosh! 7 to 2.

In the next few rounds, the two teams did not find a good opportunity, and the two sides fell into individual singles. You come and I go down and the score keeps leading alternately.

Seeing the team's offensive efficiency drop, Lu Yong called a timeout for the first time.

Lu Yong's first adjustment was to replace Zhu Holiday and let the "General" Arenas, who is good at disrupting warfare, appear on the stage. This rhythm is his favorite and suitable for him to play.

Arenas lived up to expectations after playing the game. First, he stepped back after the positional battle and scored a three-pointer. Then he caused a foul on the "Martial Saint" Jackson in the counterattack. +2 goal, scored 1 points in a row and led the team to stabilize the decline.

Arenas' success in the 76ers' tactical system is not only due to his personal ability, but also because his teammates shared the defensive pressure for him. He only needs to play like a "gram 6" and doesn't care about scoring In addition, it feels so natural and easy to explode.

The Sonics scored in the first quarter mainly by Durant and David Lee in singles. Batum hit a three-pointer at 60 degrees from the left side, which stopped the bleeding but not thirsty.

The two teams changed their routine tonight, and staged a fierce physical confrontation in the nationally broadcast game. The personal ability of the star became the key to scoring points, and neither of them took much advantage.

After the first quarter, 25 to 24, the 76ers only led their opponents by 1 point.

(End of this chapter)