Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 112: Christmas Day 03 vs. Kings!
December 12, Arco Arena.

Night falls.

At this time, the home court of the Kings is about to usher in a regular game against the Mavericks. The lights are bright and there is a sea of ​​people.

During warm-ups, Nowitzki and Stojakovic chatted about pennies.

Weber underwent major surgery during the offseason and is still recovering from his injury. Stojakovic stepped up to the plate and assumed the role of the star player.

We were both European players, chatting about a few cents, and naturally we had a great time chatting.

Mike Bibby and Jamison, as well as Brad Miller, also chipped in a few dimes.

After all, the three of them and Nowitzki both debuted in the 98 class. They went to school together, so they couldn't pretend not to know each other.

In addition, Walker, Nash and Stojakovic also formed a chat game for the 96 golden generation.

Not to mention, I have a lot of acquaintances, and chatting is all over the place.

At this time, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.

The Kings starting five are Vera Divac, Brad Miller, Stojakovic, Doug Christie, and Mike Bibby.

The Mavericks' starting five are Nowitzki, Walker, Finley, Tan Yang and Nash.

This game will be broadcast live on TNT radio, with Barkley and Kenny Smith providing commentary.

“There are three groups of matches in today’s Christmas fight.

The Lakers and Rockets started the game first because Karl Malone was on a truce.

Then, the Lakers lost.

As a result, the Lakers' record became 20 wins and 7 losses.

The Mavericks were 21 wins and 6 losses before the start of the game, and the Kings were 20 wins and 6 losses. In other words, because the Lakers lost the game, they fell out of the top spot in the regular season.

This game is both a Christmas battle and a battle for the top spot.

In terms of focus and attention, it's called a full draw. "

“If I had to guess a winning rate, I would say it’s 50-50.

In terms of state, the Kings naturally have the advantage. After Brad Miller adapted to the center support role of the Princeton system, they ushered in wave after wave of winning streak.

First there was an 8-game winning streak, and then there were two 4-game winning streaks. It can be said that the Kings, who are in a 4-game winning streak at this time, are in a hot state.

With the home court advantage again, the Kings are still very capable. "

"The Mavericks are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. They seem to be in bad shape, and they are playing on the road. They are originally at a disadvantage and cannot have a 50-50 winning rate.

However, Finley returned from injury in this game and returned to the starting lineup.

This Mavericks team with a well-organized lineup is very likely to return to the front line, and its combat effectiveness is also very terrifying.

Even if it is an away game, the offensive firepower is not afraid of the Kings at all..."

The game started.

Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air. Brad Miller defeated Nowitzki and helped the Kings get the ball for the first attack.

……

"Mike Bibby controls the ball to the frontcourt, with Nash leading the defense. The point guard's advantage is on the Kings' side.

Next, let’s see what Mike Bibby thinks?
Oh, Nash was not named. Mike Bibby chose to lob the ball to Divac on the left side of the basket. This was to attack the Mavericks' inside flaw.

Nowitzki defends, see if he can resist?

Nowitzki was beaten from behind, and Divac had the advantage in strength. Nowitzki was tight on defense and was about to lose. Oh no, Divac made a mistake, and Nowitzki completed the steal.

Nowitzki removed his stool and allowed Divac to hit the air with his back..."

Facing Nowitzki's unethical defensive operations, Divac was careless and did not dodge.

After getting the basketball, Nowitzki immediately passed the ball to Nash to advance, and then he speeded towards the frontcourt.

At this time, Tan Yang and Finley, one on the left and one on the right, also rushed back with all their strength. Unfortunately, the Kings retreated in time and did not allow the Mavericks' forward-defense combination to get an easy counterattack and run-and-gun opportunity.

"Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt, immediately passed the ball to Tan Yang, and then cut to the basket without the ball.

Oops, Tan Yang held the ball and faced the basket. He paused. Is he trying to control the rhythm?

wrong!

He is waiting.

Waiting for Nowitzki..."

Finally waiting for you, Tan Yang flicked his hands and passed the basketball to Pat Ma, who rushed over and cut through the middle into the hands of Nowitzki in the penalty area.

Then, he took the ball and rushed to the basket, bullied others with his height and talent, ignored Christie's defense switch and blocked shots, and easily completed the basket.

Swish-!
“Beautiful counterattack and scoring!!
Excellent offensive and defensive performance from Nowitzki.

Of course, treasure player Qin Yang's control of the rhythm on the court is also very critical.

He controlled the court and waited until Nowitzki came back. Then, he passed the ball and the Mavericks' offense instantly got into a situation where more people were fighting less..."

Divac's offense went too deep, and with his speed, the defense couldn't come back.

Nowitzki's body weight and strength are not as good as Divac's in low-post defense, but he can use his strengths and avoid weaknesses in counterattacks and beat him with speed.

2 to 0! !
Tan Yang and Nowitzki connected, and Nowitzki finished the game, helping the Mavericks take the lead.

Off the court, Rick Adelman shook his head.

Divac was still too slow to return to defense.

At the age of 36, his athletic ability has indeed declined too much.

Fortunately, the Kings did not panic.

They don't understand defense, so just let the Mavericks not understand it either.

When it comes to attacking, they can play casually and are not afraid of any team.

Looking back, Meb Bibby controlled the ball to the frontcourt, immediately passed the ball to Brad Miller, who was first mentioned outside the three-point line, and then cut to the right without the ball to the basket.

Nash, who is following the defense, has to keep up. As long as Mike Bibby keeps the distance and gets offensive space, he can catch the ball and hit the Mavericks' backdoor.

After all, Brad Miller evacuated and Walker defended the penalty area.

This is called center support, which is equivalent to a pick-and-roll tactic, except that this is a pick-and-roll without the ball.

Well, it can also be called pass-cut coordination.

In the future, the Warriors' passing and cutting cooperation will have functional tasks performed by different players.

At this time, the Kings will use the center to implement the support and three-point shooting tactics, and the outside players will make air cuts without the ball or two points, or three points.

It's the Warriors, with Green's support and Curry's three-pointer without the ball...

When it comes to copying homework, players have different abilities and will naturally make adjustments and processing that suit them.

At this time, Mike Bibby, who was cutting to the basket on the right side, and Christie, who was always ready to cut in without the ball, formed an offensive triangle with Brad Miller, who was on the top arc.

“Mike Bibby’s idea of ​​attacking the back door and getting to the rim.

Christie cut without the ball and hit mid-range offensive range. With Brad Miller setting up a fort outside the three-point line, the Kings formed a three-dimensional triangle offense on the right side.

The Mavericks' defense has been dismembered and they can only passively defend. Next, let's see how Brad Miller will play?
Oops, the attack from the right side was just a wild shot. He actually passed the ball to the left side and used Divac's cover. After getting rid of Finley, he cut into the hands of Stojakovic in the corner without the ball..."

At this time, while the Kings formed an offensive triangle on the right side, they were not idle on the left either.

Divac, who sank to the low post on the left side, raised his position to a 45-degree mid-range position and provided a screen for Stojakovic. Finley hit Divac's wall of flesh and was thrown away by Stojakovic.

Stojakovic, who cut to the left corner without the ball, received Brad Miller's passing pass and immediately jumped up. Before Nowitzki could change defense, he had already raised the knife and dropped it. Shoot the basketball out...

Swish-!
The knife falls and the ball goes in.

Stojakovic showed no mercy, seized the open opportunity to catch and shoot, and sent the damn basketball into the basket.

“Great job!!

Two-point goal from Stojakovic. This season, Stojakovic has continued his outstanding performance. During the period when Chris Webber was injured, he performed at a quasi-MVP level.

Among regular season MVP candidates, Stojakovic ranks in the top five.

He just killed Nowitzki, who ranked among the top three, and his offensive ability is really good.

Of course, the Kings' Princeton system is terrifying. The right side forms an offensive triangle, and the three-dimensional offense is only an auxiliary. The left side's off-ball cover tactics, catch-and-shoot attack, are the final end..."

The Princeton system dismantled the Mavericks' defense, and then Stojakovic, a quasi-MVP-level All-Star attacker who averaged 24 points per game, attacked with open jump shots. What can you use to counter it?
You can't stand it.

2 to 2! !
Outside the court, Nelson couldn't help but stand up and applaud when he saw this scene.

Then, looking at Adelman from afar, I felt a sense of sympathy for apes.

Both of them are accomplished offensive coaches in the NBA, so they naturally have a good impression of each other.

Coupled with the fact that they have the same opponent as the Lakers, they naturally recognize each other very much.

On the court, after being scored on, the Mavericks quickly hit the baseline, and Nash picked up the speed and advanced.

The Kings have the twin towers of Divac and Brad Miller, and their speed in returning to defense can naturally be targeted.

"Qin Yang dribbled the ball across the half court, and then passed the ball to Finley on the left.

Get the ball against Christie, what the hell?

Finley chose to break through, he dribbled the ball in, he made a mistake, and the man passed the ball but..."

Playing fast means rushing the attack, which definitely increases the risk of mistakes.

Finley, who has just come back, is still anxious. It is a good thing to want to improve too much, but the water in his state is too deep. If he cannot grasp it, something will happen.

“Christie finished the steal and immediately rushed up to fight the Mavericks’ counterattack.

Mike Bibby received a pass from Christie, and then passed the ball to Divac, who was still in the backcourt. Then, Mike Bibby cut to the basket without the ball, received Divac's pass, and rushed with the ball. A layup to the basket is just a pick..."

Swish-!
Another knife drop, a goal.

Mike Bibby made an open layup, and it was difficult to score points and miss them.

2 to 4! !
“A very nice counterattack!!
The Kings are very fast, and obviously the individual players are not very fast.

But Lu Xun said that passing the ball is faster than individual dribbling.

Christie passed to Mike Bibby, who passed to Devati.

Then, Mike Bibby can accelerate without the ball, and Divac can serve as a transfer station to cheer up Mike Bibby who is moving without the ball..."

Then, scoring a goal is a matter of course.

"Everyone for one, one for everyone" teamwork, even if the individual speed is not strong, he can still create a gorgeous and fast offensive situation.

On the sidelines, there were cheers from the home fans, and the fans were all wearing white jerseys.

At this moment, this Arco Arena is really scary.

The terror that can send people away in minutes.

On the court, the Mavericks players did not panic.

The question is that the rhythm of the game at this time is the offensive rhythm they like.

Despite the fierce firepower, even the Kings, who are in the same league as the Mavericks, are still not afraid of the opponent's goals.

Looking back, Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and also immediately distributed the ball to Tan Yang who was outside the three-point line. Then, he cut to the right side of the three-point line at 45 degrees without the ball, and Walker under the basket, the same Form an attacking triangle.

"Qin Yang took the ball and faced Christie.

This was the most defensive point for the Kings. Tan Yang swung left and right and did not choose to play randomly. He turned over Nowitzki's card again.

Nowitzki moved from the high position on the left, moved to the top arc, and then cut into the three-point line. After receiving the pass from Tan Yang, he took a step with the ball, immediately raised the ball, set up the fort, and raised his hand for two A split jump shot..."

The Kings implemented a man-to-man tactic. Nowitzki vacated to the high post, moved to the top arc without the ball, and then cut into the three-point line without the ball. He kept moving and changing directions, allowing the speed to be adjusted. Divac, who was at a disadvantage, was very passive, exhausted on defense, and could only listen to gunshots.

Swish-!
“Yes!!

Nowitzki continued to score goals and continued the Mavericks' offensive firepower.

It was Qin Yang's supporting pass.

It has to be said that there are too many attackers around Tan Yang, and it is too easy to get this assist data.

Of course, the defensive skills of the Kings are not that good. They cannot be said to be similar to the Mavericks, they can only be said to be exactly the same..."

The offense is at the level of an older brother, the defense is at the level of a younger brother, nothing else.

4 to 4! !
If you don’t know how to defend, let the opponent not understand either.

Attack, attack, continue to attack, the goal is to be harder and more durable.

On the court, the Kings attack.

Mike Bibby controlled the ball to the frontcourt and continued to distribute the ball to Brad Miller who was outside the three-point line.

This person has a three-point range from the outside, and it's not just a matter of three-point range.

As long as Walker doesn't defend, the Kings' offensive options include countless offensive methods in addition to three-point shooting.

For example, Walker stayed in the penalty area and did not leave.

Brad Miller, who is holding the ball, can screen and cooperate with outside players who are cutting without the ball. He can also play pass and cut. He can still use more to fight less, small to play big, big to fight small, etc., misplacement or open position. s attack……

No problem, the Princeton system is extremely capable of dismantling defenses.

Walker had no choice but to defend and then...

"Mike Bibby cut in, successfully received Brad Miller's high pass, picked up the ball and accelerated, leaning on Nash's body, he got to the basket, made a quick layup, and called it a day. Will there be..."

Bang-dang——!
The opportunity has appeared, an excellent backdoor opportunity.

It's just a pity that Mike Bibby is useless. It is very likely that he just came on the field and felt a little cold.

Nash and the Mavericks defense dodged a bullet.

The rebound was picked off by Nowitzki, who immediately took a step with the ball, and then distributed the ball to Tan Yang for a defensive counterattack.

Finley rushed.

Tan Yang did a great job and changed direction to get past Christie's steal. While running, he distributed the ball to Finley in the frontcourt.

What the hell?

Finley caught the ball, he took a step, he pulled out, raised his hand and tried a three-point pull-up jumper, will it happen..."

Stojakovic didn't expect that Finley could still be so promiscuous?

When he was chased and shot a three-pointer, he could only save it with all his strength, and then bet that there were no bullets in Finley's three-point pistol.

Bang-dang——!
Wrong guess, Finley will die if he tries, and there are no bullets in the three-point gun.

The rebound missed.

“Missed three points!!

Oh, the Mavericks' offense is not over yet.

Finley faced the basket, he moved in advance, rushed to the basket, and regained the missed basketball.

Stojakovic defended with his back to the basket and remained very passive on rebounds without the support of his teammates.

Fortunately, he returned to the penalty area in time and blocked Finley's attack.

Oh no! !
Qin Yang came back, received Finley's pass, and then drove the ball to the basket for a layup..."

Stojakovic was concerned about guarding Finley, but he couldn't care about Tan Yang's layup. He could only watch Tan Yang's shot.

Swish-!
No offensive shot can't score. If not, then try it a second time.

With Qin Yang's second last strike during the counterattack, the Mavericks' offense continued.

6 to 4! !
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(End of this chapter)