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

The Bucks urgently need a successful offense to stabilize their morale, but the Brooklyn Nets' defense is like an iron wall, making it difficult to find a breakthrough.

The Bucks players stood on the outside, preparing to launch an attack. Ledsoe held the basketball tightly and glanced at his teammates on the court, looking for the best passing opportunity. However, the Nets' defensive players seemed to have an insight into the Bucks' tactics. They stuck closely to the Bucks players and blocked almost all passing routes.

Ledsoe frowned, sensing the difficulty of this game. He tried to find opportunities through outside transmission, but the Nets' defense was extremely oppressive, and the space between the players was severely compressed, leaving almost no chance for a shot.

The basketball was passed repeatedly in the hands of the Bucks players, but they could never find a breakthrough.

Time passed by second by second, and the Bucks' offensive time was running out. Ledsoe was anxious. He knew that this attack was crucial to the trend of the entire game.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw the team's star Antetokounmpo taking a position in the low post. He passed the ball to Antetokounmpo without hesitation, pinning the hopes of the whole team.

After Antetokounmpo caught the ball, he felt defensive pressure from all directions. He took a deep breath and adjusted his mentality.

He knew that he shouldered the important task of getting the team out of trouble, and at this moment, he had to step forward. Protect the basketball tightly and use your body to block the collision of defensive players. Antetokounmpo used all kinds of tricks in the low post, turning, shaking, and feinting, trying to get rid of the defensive players.

However, Robinson was like an iron wall, making it difficult for Antetokounmpo to find a chance to take action. He felt like he was trapped in an airtight cage. Every time he tried to break through, he seemed to hit an invisible wall.

However, Antetokounmpo did not give up and knew that he had to persist and score valuable points for the team.

Finally, at the last moment of the game, Antetokounmpo seized a fleeting opportunity. Using his flexible feet and strong body, he turned around with difficulty to get rid of the defensive players.

Soar into the air with a layup and put the basketball firmly into the hoop.

"Shh!"

The moment the basketball passed through the net, Antetokounmpo breathed a sigh of relief. The time in this round was finally not in vain.

The Nets attack, Brunson and Porzingis stand in the middle, ready to execute their tried and tested pick-and-roll tactics. On the defensive end of the Bucks, Antetokounmpo and DiVincenzo are ready. They have suffered from this tactic, and this time they are determined not to let history repeat itself.

DiVincenzo keeps his eye on Porzingis, ready to react quickly if he makes a move. Sure enough, Porzingis started to set up a pick-and-roll for Brunson, and DiVincenzo switched defenses without hesitation.

However, this change of defense caused a mismatch on the outside. Brunson faced the tall Antetokounmpo.

Brunson's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and he waved to his teammates to open up space and give him a chance to play singles. Facing a defensive champion like Antetokounmpo, Brunson was not afraid and he started his performance.

First, he made several crotch dribbles and feinted a shot, trying to confuse Antetokounmpo. Then, he suddenly broke through to the left and forced his way to the basket. Antetokounmpo reacted quickly and quickly moved sideways to block.

However, Brunson was not in a hurry to attack, and suddenly dribbled the ball from behind to pull the ball back. At the same time, he cleverly retreated with his feet and returned to the three-point line.

This set of operations made Antetokounmpo somewhat embarrassed. His focus was cleverly adjusted by Brunson, and he was unable to keep up with the rhythm for a while.

However, Antetokounmpo is a player with outstanding physical fitness after all. He quickly adjusted his state and rushed towards Brunson again.

But Brunson did not give Antetokounmpo too many opportunities, changed direction again, and accelerated to the right to break through. Antetokounmpo took advantage of his wingspan and long legs to barely keep up with Brunson.

But just when Antetokounmpo had just adjusted his defensive rhythm, Brunson suddenly made a backhand and pulled back from the hip, and once again deftly returned to the three-point line.

This time, Antetokounmpo was completely blown away by Brunson.

He staggered back two steps and watched Brunson create a big gap outside the three-point line.

Brunson did not waste this opportunity and hit a three-pointer steadily, adding another three points for the Nets.

"Shh!"

In this process, Antetokounmpo's embarrassment was obvious. The tall figure seemed a bit clumsy in front of Brunson's flexible dribbling skills, but Brunson made full use of his advantages and toyed with Antetokounmpo through his superb dribbling skills.

First, he used continuous crotch dribbling and feinting movements to confuse the opponent, and then suddenly changed directions to break through, catching Antetokounmpo off guard. Then, he opened the distance from Antetokounmpo by dribbling behind his back and stepping back, creating shooting opportunities for himself.

Finally, he used the crotch pullback movement to completely shake Antetokounmpo away and hit the key three-pointer.

Brunson's superb dribbling skills and flexible footsteps make Antetokounmpo exhausted on the defensive end. Although Antetokounmpo has excellent physical fitness and defensive ability, he also seems to be somewhat powerless in the face of Brunson's clever dribbling.

This defensive round fully demonstrated Brunson's basketball skills and Antetokounmpo's embarrassing situation on the defensive end.

As Brunson's three-pointer was firmly hit, the Nets players gathered around to celebrate. The Bucks players seemed a little frustrated, knowing that they still need to put in more effort on the defensive end.

Antetokounmpo also knew that he had encountered a strong opponent in this duel. He took a deep breath and secretly determined to regain his face in the next game.

At this moment, the commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng on the sidelines couldn't help but cheer loudly. They were impressed by Brunson's superb skills and praised the Nets player crazily.

"Brunson's ball is so beautiful!" Yang Yi first praised, "He first used continuous crotch dribbling to confuse Antetokounmpo, and then used a clever behind-the-back dribbling to completely shake Antetokounmpo away. Wow. Such technology is truly amazing!”

Wang Meng also added excitedly: "Yes, Brunson's dribbling skills are so superb! He is like dancing, moving freely on the court. Although Antetokounmpo has outstanding physical fitness, Brunson's dribbling skills are so superb!" He also seemed a little powerless in front of his clever dribbling.”

"More importantly, Brunson not only has excellent dribbling skills, but also has excellent shooting touch," Yang Yi continued to praise, "Look at his three-pointer just now, it almost hit the net hollow, without any sloppiness. Players like this are so rare!”

Wang Meng also nodded in agreement: "It is true. Brunson is not only outstanding in technique, but more importantly, his calmness and confidence in the game. Facing a defensive champion like Antetokounmpo, he is not afraid, dares to make moves, and dares to Shooting. This kind of courage and confidence are also essential qualities for a good player.”

"In general, Brunson's performance today was really outstanding," Yang Yi concluded. "Not only did he use his superb dribbling skills to tease his opponents, but he also showed a very high shooting touch."

Every time Brunson touches the ball on the court, people shine. Whether it is exquisite passing or accurate shooting, people can feel his love and persistence for basketball.

There are not many players like Brunson, whose skill and talent are treasures on the basketball court. Therefore, the two did not hesitate to praise Brunson with their loudest voices.

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At the same time, on the other side of the distant ocean, countless Chinese fans are watching the fierce battles in the NBA through live broadcasts.

When Brunson made two consecutive fake moves to dribble away Antetokounmpo and hit a three-pointer steadily, the barrage in the live broadcast room instantly exploded.

"Brunson's dribbling skills are so smooth!" A fan exclaimed, "Look at his two fake moves, he really knocked Antetokounmpo away. His basic skills are so solid!"

"That's right, Brunson's skills are really incredible, so delicate. Antetokounmpo has met his opponent this time." Another fan echoed.

As the game progressed and Brunson's outstanding performance, the discussion in the live broadcast room became more intense. Fans praised Brunson's skills, but also questioned Antetokounmpo's performance.

"What happened to Giannis Antetokounmpo this time? A man of the best defensive player level was actually fooled by Brunson." A fan sarcastically said, "It seems that being too evil will affect the reaction speed of the brain!"

This sentence seemed to ignite the enthusiasm of the fans, and the live broadcast room was suddenly filled with ridicule of Antetokounmpo.

"Haha, Antetokounmpo is in trouble this time, being teased so miserably by Brunson."

"That's right, he's usually so arrogant, why can't he guard against Brunson this time?"

"In the final analysis, Brunson has excellent skills. Antetokounmpo has met his nemesis this time."

As the game progressed, Brunson continued to show his basketball talent. Every exquisite dribbling and accurate shooting made the fans in the live broadcast room crazy. They expressed their respect for Brunson and mocked Antetokounmpo on the barrage.

"Brunson is so strong and has such a solid foundation in basic skills. No wonder Giannis Antetokounmpo can't guard him."

"Brother Antetokounmpo is really humiliated this time, being shaken so miserably by Brunson."

"It seems that good or bad intentions will indeed affect the performance on the court. Antetokounmpo is an example this time."

"This game is really shocking. Antetokounmpo was beaten like this by Brunson." "Brunson is really awesome. I hope he can continue to be like this!"

"Brother Antetokounmpo is finished this time, he was treated like a dog by Brunson, hahaha."

The live broadcast of this game made Brunson's name widely spread among Chinese fans, and his dribbling skills and basic skills were highly praised by everyone. Antetokounmpo received a lot of ridicule and doubts because of his performance in this game.

And at the end of this round, Antetokounmpo's breath became obviously heavier.

A mismatched defense like this may cost more in one round than in two rounds.

Brunson was very excited.

He is very good at playing small and big, and the opponent in singles is the boss of the opponent's team, which feels really good!

The Bucks attacked again, but because the defense in the last round consumed too much physical energy, Antetokounmpo's running speed was obviously a bit slow.

The Nets obviously didn't want to miss this great opportunity to consume Antetokounmpo's energy, so when Antetokounmpo just passed halftime, the Nets' Robinson stuck closely to him.

Robinson stuck to Antetokounmpo like a piece of brown candy, constantly putting pressure on him with physical confrontations. This extremely aggressive defensive strategy made Antetokounmpo very difficult. He could feel Robinson's power and speed, which put him under pressure on the next possession.

Perhaps because he was tired, Antetokounmpo did not choose to break inside this round, but simply pulled outside the three-point line and stood "watching the show."

He put his hands on his knees, breathing heavily, his eyes wandering around the court. He knows that he needs to rest and regain his strength, but the game on the court will not stop because of him.

At this time, Bledsoe was organizing the offense at the top of the arc, and he saw Antetokounmpo standing outside the three-point line. Perhaps wanting Antetokounmpo to try a shot from the outside, Bledsoe passed the ball without hesitation.

After Antetokounmpo caught the ball, there was a flash of anger in his eyes.

He was so tired that Bledsoe even passed the ball to him, which made him feel a little dissatisfied.

He complained in his heart, but the sense of responsibility as a star player forced him to bite the bullet.

He raised his head and glanced at Robinson in front of him. The Nets player was tall and round, blocking him like a wall. Antetokounmpo knows that he doesn't have many choices, and he can't let himself affect the performance of the entire team because of lack of physical strength. So, he decided to try a three-point jumper.

Adjust your breathing, stand firm, and keep your eyes on the basket. Then, Antetokounmpo jumped up and threw the ball into the air with both hands.

However, due to excessive physical exertion, his shooting strength was obviously insufficient. This three-pointer actually missed the three-pointer - it neither touched the basket nor the backboard, and it did not score a goal.

There was a burst of laughter and ridicule at the scene, and the Nets fans laughed at Antetokounmpo mercilessly.

They waved the colorful flags and placards in their hands and shouted: "Brother Antetokounmpo is tired! Brother Antetokounmpo missed the shot!"

Such ridicules kept coming and going, making Antetokounmpo feel very embarrassed and frustrated.

The offense and defense transitioned. At this moment, the Nets organized an offense, and the familiar tactics were staged again - Brunson and Porzingis played a pick-and-roll cooperation in the middle.

The Bucks' defense was very quick and targeted, and they immediately chose to switch defenses in an attempt to disrupt the Nets' offensive rhythm.

However, the chemistry between Brunson and Porzingis gives them the flexibility to respond to various defensive changes.

Different from the previous rounds, this time Brunson did not choose to play singles by himself, but gave the chance of misplaced singles to Porzingis who was in a position under the basket.

Brunson made a smart pass and put the ball in the hands of Porzingis.

Facing DiVincenzo's misplaced defense, Porzingis has an obvious height advantage. After catching the ball, he turned forcefully toward the basket without hesitation.

Bucks center Lopez realized Porzingis's intentions and quickly stepped forward to help defend, trying to stop Porzingis' attack.

It's a pity that Porzingis relied on his excellent physical fitness and basketball skills to face Lopez's defense and completed a dunk with one hand.

"boom!"

This dunk not only won the Nets two points, but also greatly boosted the team's morale.

The fans cheered and gave Porzingis warm applause and cheers for his wonderful performance.

For Porzingis, his one-handed dunk not only demonstrated his physical fitness and technical level, but also demonstrated his confidence and determination.

Off the court, after the Nets used pick-and-roll tactics to score in several consecutive rounds, Bucks coach Budenholzer's face became solemn. He watched the situation on the court sharply and knew that adjustments had to be made quickly, otherwise the game would gradually escape their control.

Finally, after Porzingis dunked easily under the basket, Budenholzer couldn't sit still.

He stood up suddenly and called a timeout decisively.

The players walked back to the bench and sat around the coach, ready to listen to the next tactical arrangements.

Budenholzer stood in front of them, scanning each player's face to make sure they were listening intently.

"Our previous defensive strategy obviously didn't work," Budenholzer's voice echoed in the locker room. "The Nets' pick-and-roll tactics caused us too much trouble. Now, we need to make changes."

He paused to give the players time to digest the information, and then continued: "From now on, we will switch to zone defense. We will form a tight defensive network on the field to limit their passing and attacking space. ”

As Budenholzer spoke, he began to explain the new defensive strategy in detail with the tactical board in his hand. He drew a zone map, explaining the areas each player should be responsible for and when to help defend. Fingers move quickly across the tactical board, pointing out key positions and possible passing routes.

"Lolo, you have to guard the basket and protect our penalty area. Middleton and Antetokounmpo, you are responsible for the defense on the wings, and you must pay close attention to the movements of Brunson and Porzingis. DiVincenzo, you are here The outside line must do a good job of delaying and interfering.”

Budenholzer's speaking speed gradually increased, and his enthusiasm and focus infected every player. Everyone looked at the tactical board intently, and the coach's serious and powerful voice came to their ears.

"We want them to feel the intensity of our defense," Budenholzer continued. "We want them to know that it's not easy to score on us. Everyone has to go all out and be themselves. defensive work.”

He raised his head and looked at the players firmly: "I believe we can adjust and we can limit their offense. Remember, defense wins championships. Now, let's get back on the court together and give them a surprise!"

The players nodded, knowing that the next game would be a tough battle.

This timeout is not only a tactical adjustment, but also a spiritual encouragement.

Budenholzer's tactical layout and psychological adjustment ability were fully demonstrated at this moment.

In the studio, when Barkley and Kenny Smith saw the Nets using Brunson and Porzingis's continuous pick-and-roll tactics to put the Bucks into a timeout, they couldn't help laughing and began to explain and analyze the game in depth. Contest.

"Look at the Nets, the pick-and-roll cooperation between Brunson and Porzingis is really smooth." Barkley started with a smile, and his loud voice could feel the unique enthusiasm through the TV screen, "The Bucks The team’s defense was obviously helpless with this pick-and-roll, and coach Budenholzer was forced to call a timeout.”

Kenny Smith took over, and his analysis was more detailed: "Yes, Brunson's speed and Porzingis' height formed a perfect complement. The Bucks obviously did not expect this combination on the defensive end. "Powerful, their defense changes are always half a beat too slow, giving the Nets too much space to attack."

Barkley nodded in agreement and added: "This is the charm of basketball. A simple tactical adjustment can break the balance on the court. Coach Budenholzer must have a headache now. If he cannot make effective decisions in time, If the defensive adjustments are made, the Bucks will be really dangerous in this game.”

Kenny Smith further analyzed: "And the Nets' style of play is not only efficient, but also very energy-saving. If the Bucks cannot quickly adapt to this rhythm, I am afraid they will become passive in this game."

As the game progressed, the discussion between the two commentators became more intense.

Barkley even bluntly said: "Coach Budenholzer is facing a huge challenge now. He needs to quickly find a way to break the Nets' pick-and-roll tactics. Otherwise, it may be difficult for the Bucks to come back in this game."

Kenny Smith also agreed with Barkley's point of view: "It is true that every detail in a basketball game may affect the outcome. Now, it depends on whether coach Budenholzer can change the formation in time to restore the decline." ( End of this chapter)