Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

Chapter 211 Defeating the old club!The ability to turn decay into magic?
In the second quarter, Lu Yong sent Arenas, Vujacic, Meeks, Yi Jianlian, and Vucevic to form a lineup capable of sudden and good shooting. The offensive mobility was very strong and successfully suppressed the Supersonics substitute.

Meeks made 39.7% of his three-pointers last season. He is an outside scorer who is good at shooting. He can not only continue the shooting level of the 76ers by playing the third position, but also can be used as an air cutter on the weak side. At the basket, it is easier than veteran Peja to deal with a team with strong perimeter defense like the SuperSonics.

This player also averaged 16 points per game in his peak season. He is a bit shorter, but has a strong physique. He is more than enough to play the third position in a small lineup. This season, Lu Yong attaches great importance to him.

Lu Yong knows the characteristics of Sonics players better than any coach in the league and can always find loopholes to arrange targeted defense.

Vujacic played well. First, he took Arenas' breakthrough pass and hit a three-pointer from the left side at 45 degrees. In the next round, he used a reverse run to get rid of Jeremy Lin. He caught the ball from the corner and made a jumper.

The 76ers focus on the pass-and-cut system in positional warfare. Arenas' breakthrough points and Vucevic's high-post support can help teammates create shooting opportunities, and the offensive firepower is good.

2 minutes later, Meeks pushed past Batum for a 2+1 layup in a fast break counterattack, and then turned around and threw in a super long three-pointer. He teamed up with Vujacic to create a climax and narrow the gap. Enlarge quickly.

Coach Brooks saw that the second team was no match, so he had to change the main force back to the field to barely stop the decline.

With Jackson, Durant, and David Lee on the court together, the Supersonics can guarantee the continuation of offensive firepower even with star singles, which is much easier than scoring from the bench.

Durant returned to the court and took the lead to take over the game. First, he scored a three-pointer against Meeks, and then made two mid-range shots from the left and right sides. He scored 7 points in just one and a half minutes. , Lu Yong got up and called a timeout.

The complete Durant is definitely a historic offensive killer. Even if he leaves Lu Yong's offensive system, he can still solve the problem with his personal ability. When Adu feels hot, the game is really not easy to play. Way to pause to interrupt his touch.

After the timeout, Lu Yong replaced Iverson, Iguodala, Garnett, and Vujacic and Yi Jianlian who came off the bench continued to play.

This substitution had an immediate effect. Iguodala's defense against Durant alone could have limited his offensive efficiency. When Garnett, the auxiliary defense machine, was on the weak side, Adu's offensive firepower was quickly reduced. Misfiring, had to transfer the ball to teammates more.

The 76ers took the opportunity to go 10-3, and Brooks requested a timeout again.

Garnett's defensive experience is too rich, even if Durant is a two-time MVP winner, it is still difficult to get rid of the troubles caused by Garnett's defense.

Iverson played very well after his reappearance. He scored 6 points in a row from inside and outside. The emergency stop jump shot in the three-second zone became more stable and became his main scoring area this season.

Both teams had bright moments in the second quarter, and both teams had a wave of climaxes played by their opponents. The point difference has never exceeded double digits, and they have always hovered within 10 points.

At halftime, 53 to 45, the 76ers led by 8 points.

Barkley glanced at the technical statistics of the two teams and commented: "The Supersonics' three-point firepower this season is much weaker than last year. In the first half, they only made 5 three-pointers. Most of them come from mid-range shots and the basket. There are no shooters standing on the outside to open up space. It is not easy for Jackson and David Lee to score easily. Only Durant is still stable, but he also needs more shots. In order to ensure scoring efficiency."

Kenny Smith said: "Lu Shuai's influence on the Supersonics is not only on the tactical level, but also on the team's culture and rookie training. After he joined the 76ers this year, we can clearly see that the 76ers' offensive philosophy A lot of changes have taken place, completely different from when coach Collins was in office. Facts have proved that Lu Shuai’s transformation of this team is successful.”

In the second half, Lu Yong did not send big center Brand on the field. Instead, he let Garnett and Yi Jianlian partner inside and played a small lineup.

Yi Jianlian is tall enough to play the fifth position. Although he suffers from confrontation, he has super athletic ability.

Lu Yong found that Brooks frequently arranged outside players to perform double-teams. When Brand fell to the low post and asked for the ball, it was difficult for him to play one-on-one comfortably.

Since the Supersonics want to use mobility to make up for the lack of height in the penalty area, Lu Yong simply followed the opposite hard steel, removed the bulky "Captain" Brand, and let the UAE run on the field, focusing on speed and space.

Yi Jianlian performed well in this quarter. He first screened and then cut to the basket to get rid of David Lee to catch the ball. He took off from the three-second zone and dunked, and then hit a jumper from the middle distance. He scored 5 points in a row at the beginning. He likes it rhythm.

"Martial Saint" Jackson also took more shots in the third quarter. He played 17 minutes in the first half and made 7 of 2 shots. He only scored 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. His condition was poor.

Now when Durant is being targeted by the 76ers, and David Lee can't play a strong enough dominance in the penalty area, he, the third master, can only be entrusted with a heavy responsibility to stand up in time to share the pressure for the team.

Unfortunately, Jackson's personal condition this season is really bad. Several of Holiday's turnaround jump shots missed the frame and were seriously interfered with.

Jackson's only sports score in this quarter was to complete a dunk after receiving a pass from David Lee in the fast-break counterattack.

Entering the final quarter, the 76ers' offensive efficiency also dropped. Iverson failed to hit several pull-up jumpers, and Garnett's iron-blooded mid-range shot was also slightly inaccurate.

It wasn't until 3 minutes later that Brand beat Tucker under the basket to score 2+1, and the 76ers finally scored.

Fortunately, the Sonics felt very cold tonight. The time when Durant rested was the weakest stage of the Sonics' offensive firepower. The substitute players missed consecutive shots and missed a good opportunity to tie the score.

Durant reappeared after a 4-minute break, and hit a few jump shots in a 1V2 on the strong side. However, his teammates were not strong enough, and the 76ers still firmly took the initiative.

After two rounds, Lu Yong took the initiative to call a timeout, sent Arenas and Spencer Hawes two strong three-pointers, and matched with Iverson, Iguodala and Garnett to pursue both internal and external blooming .

Hawes' playing time this year has been impacted by Yi Jianlian and Vucevic. The main reason is that his athletic ability is too poor and he can only be used as a high-level fortress. The tactical effect is indeed not as good as the two.

But even so, Hawes, who is 2 meters tall, still has his own advantages. He can take on the two important tasks of three-point shooting and frame protection at the same time. Still can exert great energy.

This is a typical "young master" who came out of a basketball family. His father, Jeff Hawes, graduated from the University of Washington and was on the school team. His uncle, Steve Hawes, is a famous center in the history of UW and was once selected to the NCAA. All-NBA team, after college, Steve Hawes played ten seasons in the NBA.Hawes' grandfather, Edward Hawes, was one of the founders of the University of Washington's athletic department.

Hawes' basketball genes are mainly derived from his mother Lisa. It can be said that this big family is all athletes, and the foundation of basic skills has been laid since childhood.

巅峰赛季的霍伊斯场均能得到13分8.5篮板3.3助攻和1.3次封盖，三分球命中率高达41.8%。

It's a pity that Hawes has not yet reached the peak of his career, coupled with his slow lateral movement and not good at assisting defense, he can only share playing time with others.Lu Yong has no time to train new players. What he needs more this season is immediate combat power, otherwise the management will not let the management sign so many experienced veterans during the offseason.

Hawes played for a short time this time, and after his appearance in the final quarter, he was full of energy. The offensive end opened up space and made a three-pointer. He also scored a hook on the left side of the three-second zone. He was in good condition.

Lu Yong reasonably allocated the playing time of the players, which not only allowed the veterans to have more time to rest, but also allowed the young players to retain their physical fitness, so they could play as soon as they played, without being affected by their physical condition.

With the explosion of the 76ers' bench, the Sonics were quickly defeated. The point difference between the two teams broke through single digits for the first time and was gradually widened.

In the end, 106 to 95, the 76ers beat the Sonics away and won two consecutive victories.

After the game, Brooks and Lu Yong stood on the sidelines and hugged each other, encouraging each other, which drew the curtain for this much-anticipated "Master-Apprentice Game".

The loss at home made Durant feel a little depressed, but he still walked to Lu Yong and chatted for a few words, and then left the field with a smile on his face.

Seeing this, Barkley smiled and said: "It can be seen that the SuperSonics players have a deep affection for Lu Shuai. After the game, most of the players who have played for Lu Shuai walked up and gave him a high-five. This scene is too rare in the NBA. , which is enough to prove the greatness of Lu Shuai from the side. At least these players respect him and do not fall apart because of the distance."

Kenny Smith said: "Sometimes charisma is also a kind of talent. It is not easy to be a head coach in the NBA. Lu Shuai is very good at communicating with players and pointing out a clear path for their careers, so these guys The little ones just miss him."

Barkley changed the topic and analyzed: "Judging from the matchup in this game, it is already very difficult for the Sonics to defend their title this year. Not only do the players lack fighting spirit, but the lineup also has flaws. The championship team. On the contrary, the tenacity and fighting spirit shown by the 76ers on the field is impressive, and this is the change brought by Lu Shuai."

Kenny Smith nodded and admitted: "The loss of two champion centers in the offseason is a big blow to the Supersonics. Fortunately, their resumes in recent years have been brilliant enough. They have won two championships in four years. There is nothing to regret about losing the crown.”

76人今晚一共五人得分上双，艾弗森打了32分钟，14投7中，三分3中1，罚球6中5，砍下20分3篮板5助攻1抢断，发挥稳定。

The one who contributed the most is Garnett, who made 10 of 5 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, scored 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. For the role of Dinghaishenzhen, DPOY worked hard.

伊戈达拉13投7中，三分球4中1，罚球2中2，得到17分4篮板5助攻2抢断；武贾西奇15分2篮板，三分球9投5中，稳得一批；易建联替补登场打了18分钟，5投3中，三分球2中1，得到7分4篮板1盖帽，数据不算亮眼，但进步却很明显。

超音速全队只有三人得分上双，杜兰特26分5篮板3助攻，大卫-李18分12篮板4助攻，巴图姆13分5篮板2助攻1抢断。

"Martial Saint" Jackson made 16 of 4 shots and only scored 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. His personal state was poor, which has seriously aroused the dissatisfaction of Seattle fans.

Many fans are petitioning the management to trade Jackson on the Internet, especially after watching the performance of the 76ers Iguodala, they are even more impatient with the former championship hero.

After defeating the Supersonics, there were more and more comments about Lu Yong on the Internet, and the 76ers skyrocketed under his coaching. It is hard not to be amazed by this ability to turn decay into magic.

The Supersonics' new coach, Coach Brooks, had the misfortune of laying down his gun. When he walked towards the player tunnel, some home fans even booed.

Although he is an old man who has worked for the Sonics for many years and is also a disciple of Lu Yong, the performance of the Sonics this season is indeed difficult to satisfy the fans. Brooks is naturally more pressured than other head coaches to make a name for himself in this environment. After all Not everyone has the chance to coach the defending champions.

There were many unemployed NBA coaches who were willing to take over the Sonics in the summer. In the end, the management left the opportunity to Brooks. Under this background, coaching itself is a challenge to oneself. Lu Yong can't help him. Look at Brooks' personal ability.

In fact, Lu Yong had enough to give Brooks face tonight. He didn't kill them all in the garbage time of the final quarter, and only won by 11 points. If it were replaced by the Suns led by Alvin Gentry, he would definitely fight to the death.

At the press conference, Iverson accepted the interview in a good mood. When he evaluated coach Lu Yong, he wanted to praise him to the sky. "It's unbelievable. Lu changed the team in just one summer. Now I admire his methods more and more, and I am even more convinced that the 76ers will have a perfect season under his leadership. I am very lucky to be in the team. I met Lu Shuai in the last year of my career and he is the most talented coach I have ever seen."

Chinese player Yi Jianlian also expressed his gratitude to Lu Yong in an interview. "I am very grateful to Coach Lu for giving me an opportunity in the summer. He provided me with a lot of advice in daily training. I hope the team can compete for the championship this year, and I also hope that I can make more contributions to the team."

A reporter asked Lu Yong to talk about his feelings about defeating the Supersonics. He laughed and said: "The Supersonics are still a strong team in this league. Kevin's competitive state proves that the upper limit of this team is immeasurable. I did better in tactical execution, so I won the game."

Another reporter asked Lu Yong a few questions. Lu Yong's attitude was relatively low-key and he didn't say too many rhetoric.

He knows that the 76ers still have weaknesses, and their strength is far inferior to that of the Supersonics during his coaching period. The 76ers are in the running-in stage in the early stage. If they fail to ensure that they will lose any game, they will expose a lot of problems. It is not a good thing to be too high-profile. .

The 76ers' tactical movement continues the Supersonic style of play, but the difference in player style is destined to have two effects when executed.At present, there are many mistakes in positional warfare, vague concept of counterattack and unstable outside projection are all problems that the 76ers need to solve as soon as possible.

No matter how appropriate the tactics Lu Yong arranges, the players need to complete them. It will take time to adapt to play the smooth offense of the peak supersonic speed.

　Yesterday I asked my wife to drink too much for me, wipe it off, how embarrassing!

　　Northeast women are really scary, they can't drink it.Adjust the status today, and start a moderate amount of updates tomorrow. I will update one day less this month. I have to make up for it, or I will feel uneasy!
　　
　
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