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In fact, the Lakers' two-star combination previously implemented an offensive strategy with Xue Liancheng as the main player and George as the supplement.

First of all, conventional tactics naturally revolve around Xue Liancheng.

George is more of a supplementary tactic as the second ball-holding point, mainly a combination of ball-holding singles and sudden points.

Because there are two starting points for offense, the Lakers' tactics will become rich and three-dimensional, and they will not be so easily restricted.

Now that the Lakers only have Xue Liancheng to hold the ball, the Spurs use this encirclement method to frantically suppress him.

Then the Lakers' lifeblood was suddenly seized.

There is no second ball-holding point, no second offensive starting point, and no second breakthrough point, which makes the Lakers' offense difficult.

Originally, Randall could barely provide support at the top of the arc, but the Spurs have studied deeply and know Randall's playing habits and flaws, and they have repeatedly forced Randall to make mistakes.

and so.

In this match, Xue Liancheng was really left fighting alone.

Mike Brown understood it very timely: "Then put Clarkson in the starting lineup in the next game. This will not only increase the offensive points, but also increase the offensive deterrence. The most important thing is that I think Courtney Lee is playing against the Spurs. The performance was not good, what do you think?”

Xue Liancheng nodded: "For the sake of victory, all of us are willing to follow the arrangements."

Mike Brown said very well: "Then, do you think we should also adjust other positions, such as Glenn Robinson?"

Xue Liancheng: "His defensive effect on Leonard is indeed not very good. If necessary, add another striker so that the defense can be switched infinitely and seamlessly."

The implication of his words was naturally to put Marvin Williams in the starting lineup.

of course.

He is not trying to limit Leonard. After all, who can limit Marvin Williams' broken defense?

He proposed to put Marvin Williams in the starting lineup just to fully unleash the offensive firepower.

But Mike Brown frowned: "If Marvin is on board, we may be in trouble on the defensive end, and we have already tried this lineup adjustment in the game against the Warriors, and the effect is not that good..."

Xue Liancheng: "There is still a difference between the Warriors' offensive level and the Spurs' offensive level. I think only by turning on our offensive firepower can we have a chance to win this series."

The Warriors' offensive system combines the two directions of team basketball and superstars. It has good sustainability, strong explosive power, and its offensive firepower is definitely at a historical level. There is no doubt about it.

Although the Spurs' offense is also very good, the ball is passed quickly, the passing and cutting cooperation is very tacit, and two top stars Aldridge and Leonard are hard to solve, but compared with the Warriors, it is still a notch behind.

Since the defensive end can't beat the Spurs, let's fight with you on offense.

I didn't win against the Warriors last time, but I should be able to get even with the Spurs this time.

As long as the score goes up and the Spurs remain in a stalemate until the fourth quarter, they have hope of winning.

Besides, Clarkson is already here, what more defense do you want?
When Mike Brown heard that he could win the series, he was obviously stunned, "Win the series?"

Xue Liancheng came to his senses and nodded solemnly, "There is a chance."

As for how many opportunities there are, he is not particularly clear.

After all, the overall strength gap between the two sides is indeed here. This is an unavoidable fact.

Individually, no one can match Aldridge, and no one can guard Leonard.

In that case, don't focus solely on defense.

Only when Von Lay returns can he have a chance to contain Leonard.

of course.

Whether Feng Lai has a chance to come back is a big question.

If this trend continues, it is not impossible to be swept away.

Mike Brown finally listened to the advice and nodded: "Okay! Then we will attack him with all our strength and implement this tactic to the end in the next game."

After a pause, he thought of something again and asked: "But after putting Clarkson and Marvin Williams on the starting lineup, our bench offense may have problems."

Xue Liancheng: "Joe Johnson still has gas. Zubac is very good and can be used as a supplement. It shouldn't be a big problem for Courtney Lee to play as a substitute. We have no other choice. If necessary, I can play the whole game.”

Upon hearing this, Mike Brown was in high spirits: "Xue, being able to coach you is definitely the greatest luck of my career."

A superstar offers to play the entire game. You can imagine how determined he is to win.

This is a player who wants to win.

As the core, Xue Liancheng's competitive spirit can drive the atmosphere of the entire team, dedicate his efforts to the team's victory, and can also inspire the fighting power of his teammates.

Other superstars might resist doing this.

the reason is simple.

When you are tired, you are more likely to get injured.

The health of a superstar is the most valuable, and no one is willing to take risks with you.

Unless the score is very tight, the coach has arranged it this way, and victory is close at hand, then there is nothing to say.

There are only a handful of people who take the initiative to play the entire game.

The next day.

The Lakers basically started practicing tactics according to this lineup.

soon.

They ushered in the second game of the Western Conference Finals.

Still at the Spurs' home court.

When the DJ read out the Lakers' lineup, the commentator Mark Jackson was very surprised: "Wang Defa? What happened? The Lakers' lineup has undergone a magical change?"

Host Mike Breen was also very surprised: "Clarkson and Marvin Williams are starting the starting lineup. Does this mean they don't need any defense at all?"

Jeff Van Gundy had a different opinion: "They couldn't limit the Spurs' passing and cutting cooperation on the defensive end, so they simply let go and went all out to attack with the Spurs. I think this is an attempt. After all, the Lakers have no retreat, and After Clarkson comes up, he can add an effective ball-holding point and breakthrough point, which is very important. Of course, I personally do not agree with this."

That last statement may be baffling.

But those who know Jeff Van Gundy will only smile knowingly.

Because Van Gundy Jr. learned from the defensive philosophy of old gangster Parker Riley, in his coaching philosophy, he believes that defense can win the game.

Whether with the Knicks or the Rockets, defense is his first criterion for coaching.

Mike Breen agreed: "I also very much agree with what you said. In fact, it is expected that the Lakers will make adjustments. What surprises me is that Mike Brown actually has such courage to transform the team. You know, he The league is based on defense, and now he actually abandons defense, which surprises me. "

Mark Jackson: "I was surprised when I saw the list, but after thinking about it carefully, I understood what Mike Brown did. First of all, there was a problem with the Lakers' offense. They didn't have a second ball-holding point or a breakthrough point. Clark Mori comes up to solve this problem.”

"Then there is their defense. Neither Courtney Lee nor Glenn Robinson has achieved the defensive effect the Lakers want. They can't prevent the Spurs' sudden points and passes. If you persist in defending, it is no different than suicidal. ”

As Curry's leader, Mark Jackson actually doesn't have a deep understanding of defensive concepts. After all, Curry's defense is really not that good.

The Warriors' ability to break through the second round back then relied on offense.

Even now that they have reached the finals twice, they mainly rely on offense.

Defense is just a matter of balance.

Green + Thompson + Iguodala, coupled with their mobility, are enough to deal with most opponents.

Jeff Van Gundy: "This is indeed a good change, but I still think the Spurs will teach the Lakers a lesson." Soon.

Game start.

The effect of Clarkson's introduction to the starting lineup was reflected in the Lakers' first offensive round.

When Xue Liancheng was surrounded and suppressed again, and his other passing routes were not very good, Clarkson was able to take the initiative to respond.

After getting the ball, he bowed his head and acted recklessly.

The Spurs' defense was stretched like this and before they could react, Clarkson flew to the basket and hit it directly.

The Spurs are still helpless against such unreasonable players.

I could only watch Clarkson score a layup.

Then the next round.

During the transition to a fast break, Xue Liancheng and Clarkson formed two lines of progress. The two advanced very quickly, unlike the previous pauses when Courtney Lee was on the court. The entire rhythm was very smooth.

In the end, Xue Liancheng rushed into the penalty area and threw it into the sky. Randall followed up and scored an easy dunk.

Another round, again transition to fast break.

The two advanced from both sides and pushed all the way to the three-point line. Everyone thought they were going to hit the basket again.

result.

Clarkson suddenly braked hard, then chased and shot a three-pointer.

There are also!

Xue Liancheng in front attracted a large number of people, and the entire paint area was surrounded.

Jeff Van Gundy had to sigh: "The Lakers' offensive rhythm has finally returned. Mike Brown's adjustment and substitutions have a very obvious effect. With another ball-holding point and breakthrough point, Xue Liancheng's whole body It’s much easier, and liberating Xue Liancheng is the greatest success.”

Mark Jackson: "So, trying is really important. Only by constantly trying and making mistakes, finding the rhythm that suits you, and playing the offensive firepower you should have, can you become the final winner. This is the highlight of the playoffs, four games in seven games." Winning is enough for you to make adjustments in many aspects.”

There are three minutes left in the first quarter.

The Lakers led the Spurs by 28 points at 24:4.

This is the most powerful proof.

It proves that the Lakers' adjustment this time is quite successful.

The Lakers may not be able to compete with the Warriors when it comes to offensive firepower, but they still have a chance against the Spurs.

The most important thing is that Clarkson replaced Courtney Lee, which was really a stroke of genius and instantly activated the Lakers' offense.

But Popovich on the sidelines showed no signs of disturbance.

It seemed like being ahead by the Lakers wasn't enough to arouse his emotions.

Mike Breen: "Popovich was very calm! There was no reaction at all."

Mark Jackson: "He is indeed a strange old man. In his coaching philosophy, as long as you implement the tactics I arranged and do it well, then he will not have any reaction, whether you are ahead or behind, but if "If you make a mistake on the court and do something you shouldn't do, he will fly into a rage and show you what it means to be an angry lion."

Jeff Van Gundy: "Actually, I think Popovich's coaching philosophy is correct. The head coach should have absolute authority, study the opponent's shortcomings and deficiencies, formulate effective offensive and defensive tactics, and build a mature system. , and players should follow the coach’s will and implement relevant tactics. Only in this way can this team succeed.”

Mark Jackson smiled bitterly: "But in today's league, superstars are more important than anything else."

Jeff Van Gundy: "The Lakers' current offense is very strong, but believe me, they won't last long because Clarkson's offensive options have big problems."

really
When time comes to the end of the first quarter.

Clarkson suddenly made two senseless shots and a senseless turnover.

Directly gave the Spurs three chances.

As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the Lakers were 32 point behind 33:1.

At this time, many people finally understood why Popovich was so calm.

of course.

The fans at the scene were used to this, and they didn't find it too strange for Popovich to make some weird moves.

Because old man Popovich himself is weird.

The Lakers here.

Mike Brown implicitly criticized Clarkson's shot selection: "With George out, I need you to shoulder more offensive responsibilities, especially Clarkson. You need to control the rhythm, find opportunities that suit you, and the most important thing is to respond well. and organization.”

Just to mention it, you are not George, and you don’t have George’s physical talent, nor George’s offensive power.

There are certain differences between All-Star level players and scrambling scorers in terms of rhythm control, shot selection, success rate, and hard-hitting ability.

Clarkson is not George, and his ability to eat opponents raw is still very different.

and so.

Clarkson needs to control the offensive rhythm, do a good job of supporting and organizing, and use the combination of sudden points as another offensive tactic.

Instead of you getting excited, feeling the sensation coming, and then starting to throw it away...

That's complete nonsense.

Clarkson wiped his face and just nodded, not sure if he listened.

And it is.

You say yours and I do mine, this is the nature of every proud person.

Only at the beginning of the second quarter, Clarkson showed some restraint, and then he still went his own way and did whatever he wanted.

Xue Liancheng also had a headache.

I have said it countless times when practicing tactics. After breaking in, or if there is no space, Clarkson needs to pass the ball to him immediately.

result.

Forced hard...

Wrong move...

Lose yourself deep in the paint...

Etc., etc., caused a lot of harm to the Lakers.

True.

After Clarkson came up, the Lakers' offense became smoother and their offensive firepower became fierce.

But Clarkson also caused huge damage to the Lakers.

In addition to the above-mentioned offensive shooting options, there is also the defensive end that Leonard was eaten alive by Leonard.

Really miserable!

(End of this chapter)