Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 145 If you can't handle O'Neal's penalty area attack, then don't do it!
"This is the true power of the Lakers' triangle offense!

In fact, the Mavericks’ defense was not out of position, but the one-on-one direct draw was already quite an open opportunity for the Lakers’ offense…”

With a superstar card, the Lakers' one-on-one challenge is equivalent to stabbing someone to death without a gun. What can you use to defeat them?
Outside the court, Nelson spread his hands and expressed his helplessness.

Since we can't defend, we can only break the situation on offense.

On the court, Nash will not always be beaten passively. In this round, he increased his speed.

"pretty!
The Mavericks' run and gun show up.

Nowitzki set a screen for Nash and blocked Payton.

Nash went in, rushed to the free throw line, he pulled out, raised his hand and made a two-point pull-up jumper..."

Kobe and Devin George's help defense, in Nash's fast whirlwind rhythm, can only hear the sound of gunshots.

Swish-!
"nice shot!!

A run-and-gun run from Nash!
Use fast to hit slow, use more to hit less, and then use the screen to get open to attack.

The Lakers could only watch helplessly as the rim was shot through, just like the Mavericks could only watch O'Neal fight for the rim. They couldn't defend themselves, they couldn't defend them at all..."

The team with O'Neal and the team with Nash can both play the ultimate in big ball tactics and small ball tactics, which is equivalent to the ACE ball in the serve game of a tennis match.

8 to 14! !
Still 6 points, the Mavericks' offense is still as strong as ever.

Jackson, the Zen master outside the court, was still oblivious.

This ball is the fast-paced offensive style that the Mavericks are good at, and it will never be the key to deciding the game.

It is impossible to ask the Lakers players on the court. The Mavericks will never be allowed to continue to play this kind of attacking rhythm easily.

Of course, it is unrealistic for the Lakers to keep grinding away with the Mavericks.

There is me in you and you in me. This is the normal state. Compared with those truths three or four times, it is meaningless.

Therefore, the Zen master still chose to sleep, keep the button pressed, and leave the game to the players on the field to grasp.

Looking back, Payton controlled the ball to the frontcourt and continued to be a tool man. After halftime, he handed the damn basketball to Kobe to control. It was still an attack from the left.

On the commentary table, Barkley shook his head when he saw this scene.

"Good boy, my good boy!

Until now, the Mavericks still have not been able to solve the offensive triangle on the left side of the Lakers defensively.

As far as this defensive level is concerned, he is not at the championship level.

In addition, I have to say that Phil Jackson’s triangle offensive tactics do not require a top point guard..."

After halftime, the basketball will need to be handed over to Kobe to play the point forward. Without the DDM breakout system attempted by the point guard, Payton's offensive threat will waste half of his skills under this tactical system.

Under the triangle offensive system, Payton's 3D ability without the ball is more tested.

Therefore, after Qin Yang cut off the passing line between Payton and Kobe, he chose to help defend Kobe.

"Oh, the Mavericks contracted back to defend, and at the same time they let Payton go, and the zone defense blocked Kobe.

O'Neal brought it up again, but Kobe chose to pass the ball to Devin George on the right..."

Hong Kong, just now Kobe just needs to pass the ball to O'Neal, and then, with O'Neal as the axis to move without the ball, Payton and Kobe, the two end points of the triangle offense, rush up. Whenever they receive the basketball, the Mavericks' defense will kneel down.

However, Kobe chose to be the No. 6 and did not form a connection with O'Neal.

Outside the court, Zen Master Jackson looked at it with no expression on his face, and he was already shaking his head in his heart.

They have already touched the stage for the Western Conference Finals. Kobe and O'Neal are still competing. The two cores are at odds and the team is difficult to lead.

Also, last season the Lakers had a chance to win four consecutive championships. Neither Kobe nor O'Neal had any internal friction. Now they are just on the floor of the Western Conference Finals. It is not surprising to continue this kind of operation.

Devin George on the right originally just wanted to be a quiet role player, but unexpectedly, Kobe actually threw the ball to him.

Fortunately, he didn't panic and chose to play according to the triangle offensive tactic. He immediately threw the basketball to Malone who was raising the ball to the high post, and then cut to the right wing without the ball.

At the same time, Kobe also moved towards the basket with Malone as the axis.

Well, it seems Kobe and Malone also have a grudge.

Malone also has a lot of patience. He came to compete for the championship, not to fight with Kobe. Therefore, he chose not to pass the ball and faced Nowitzki's defense, choosing to face the basket and shoot a two-point jumper. …

The question is, this is also a one-on-one duel.

Bang-dang——!
"The strike missed!
Malone has elite-level mid-range shooting skills, but this is not the offensive rhythm he is good at.

Blacksmithing makes sense.

Alas, the Lakers' offense was not over yet. O'Neal regained the basketball that Malone missed.

Then he rolled in, he went to the basket for a layup, oh no, Walker was riding on O'Neal, allowing O'Neal to dunk while hanging under the basket..."

Bang-dang——!
Beep——!
The referee's whistle sounded, and Walker, who was under the basket, raised his hand expressionlessly to indicate that he had scored the "shark" on the ball.

If you can't guard it, just send the Sharks to the free throw line to take free throws. This is common sense.

At the free throw line, O'Neal, who looked serious, was up for it. He took a free throw and made one of two free throws, earning one point in the penalty question.

It’s not easy!
Kobe Bryant on the sidelines looked very dark.

At this moment, Rukawa Kaede said to Sakuragi Hanamichi: "With your ability, what a pity!"

9 to 14! !
After scoring the goal, O'Neal had a look of relief and a smile on his face. It seemed that he only scored one free throw and not having a zero was enough.

In the transition between offense and defense, the Lakers' goal was not a score in a sports battle. It is no longer possible to continue to play fast-paced running and gunning.

Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and Payton immediately spread his arms and legs like a crab in front of him.

He wanted to break through to the left and continue to play tactics with Nowitzki to get rid of him. However, Payton used the HC rules to get close to Nash's left side.

The strong arm blocked the route he wanted to break through, and he frequently looked for physical contact. Nash was not thinking about breaking through to the left, but wanted to avoid his aggressive defense.

"Nash was unable to break through, as if Payton had pushed the steering wheel to the right.

Payton immediately slid sideways and moved to the right...

Oh, Nash passed the ball to Tan Yang on the right wing, and then cut to the basket without the ball..."

The triangle offensive tactic has an obvious effect on the pressing defense under HC rules.

At this time, if Tan Yang immediately passes the ball back to Nash, he can implement DDM tactics, that is, "I hit, I hit, I hide, I hit again..."

Of course, even if the evasion step is added, the requirements for the core defender of this defender to attack with the ball are extremely high. If you want to be famous, you must be a superstar-level point guard.

Moreover, it is necessary to always focus on this "core defender" as the starting point of the offense.

In this way, the point guard's time holding the ball will be increased. After all, in addition to the "dodge" operation of passing and cutting, there is also the "coordination" operation of screening, pick-and-roll, which all require the personal ability of the point guard to lead the team.

In terms of Nash's physical talent, under the HC rules, he cannot play the basic role of a defender. He needs to use fast-paced attacks to break the game, and use the rushing rhythm to reduce the defensive impact of the HC rules on him holding the ball. Only with destructive power can one be able to "evade" this type of defense and thus shine on offense...

If one attack initiation point is not enough, add one more!

The Mavericks did not leave all the pressure to Nash, but implemented "multiplayer movement" and indiscriminate attack starting points, making it easier for opponents to defend.

"Faced with Kobe's entanglement, Tan Yang didn't rush to take action.

His style of play is so steady, he doesn't look like a rookie at all..." At this time, in the left offensive area, Finley did not continue to sink in the bottom corner, but mentioned the corner area and made a cover tactic for Nowitzki. , blocked Malone's follow-up defense, so as to unlock Nowitzki's offensive firepower. With Finley's cover, Nowitzki successfully shook off Malone and moved towards the top arc.

Seeing this situation, Tan Yang made a move to pass the ball to the right. After making space, he immediately flicked the ball to the left.

“Beautiful teamwork!!
Nowitzki received the ball from the top of the arc and faced Devin George who was changing defense.

He raised the ball from outside the three-point line to make a shot. After shaking Devin George, Nowitzki broke through with the ball. He went in, he pulled out, and he raised his hand to make a two-point pull-up jumper..."

Devin George fell behind step by step. Due to the mismatch and height disadvantage, he could only listen to the gunshot. Kobe's help defense was also of no use.

Swish-!
“Great job!!

The goal came from Nowitzki's one-on-one goal from Devin George.

It seems to be a manifestation of Nowitzki's personal ability, but this is the exquisite cooperation of this team's basketball.

It started with Nash's off-ball cut, which took away the defense at the top arc, and then went to Finley's screen, which caused Nowitzki to be misplaced and hit the weakest point of the Lakers' perimeter defense, followed by Tan Yang's right pass to the left. The dealing of cards is gradually accumulating offensive advantages for the Mavericks' offense in this round.

In the end, the water for individual duels was very deep, but Nowitzki grasped it..."

This is the strength of a king-level star.

9 to 16! !
The score difference became 7 points!
On the sidelines, Phil Jackson's face remained calm, but he had a headache inside.

Not that the Mavericks offense, then the music, then the score.

But in the next Lakers offensive round, he has already predicted the Mavericks' tactics.

Don't ask, asking is the "shark-killing tactic".

Sure enough, Kobe was flanked by Tan Yang and Nash and passed the ball to Payton, who was open on the left wing. Then, Tan Yang turned and pounced back, and Walker under the basket also pounced, blocking Payton's breakthrough route. As for the three-pointer Shooting is not considered alive at all.

Payton's very knowledgeable lob to O'Neal under the basket, and then the Mavericks' precise foul tactics.

"It was Nowitzki who did it!
He swept over, faced O'Neal's rush to the basket, and blocked the shot. In addition, Walker and Tan Yang retreated to block the shot, and finally the foul caused damage.

O'Neal can only accept the test of free throws..."

Amid the boos from the home fans, O'Neal continued to shoot 50-50 from the free throw line.

Bang-dang——!
Swish-!
On the commentary table, Kenny Smith looked at it and shook his head.

"Shaq still can't solve the free throw problem!

In order to get the offensive ball, the Mavericks only had to pay 1 point.

Regardless of whether the Mavericks can score on their next offense, they will make a fortune.

Anyway, their defense is useless. Using one point to exchange the ball for offense and defense is a very nice 'operation'. "

Outside the court, Nelson stood on the sidelines applauding the players.

Yes, the Mavericks can't solve O'Neal's defensive problems.

If you can't do it, then don't do it.

Sending the Sharks to do it is not only sending points, but for O'Neal, it is also sending free throws.

Compared with the two points that must be lost, it is still possible to use an efficient "one point" to walk O'Neal.

10 to 16! !
While the score difference was still 6 points, the Mavericks still had the offensive ball.

That's the advantage.

On the court, Nash controls the ball to the frontcourt, and it is impossible to hit a run-and-gun by speeding up the ball.

Even if Nash wanted to find a pick-and-roll match, he couldn't get past Payton.

“Grandmaster-level defense is really different.

Nash has an advantage in age, but in front of the 'glove' defense, he can't move at all.

The basketball fell into the hands of Tan Yang who was outside the 75-degree three-point line on the right wing again. He continued to face Kobe's entangled defense, and Tan Yang was still in no rush to attack.

He waited for another opportunity, jumped up and swung the ball to the top arc on the left..."

At this time, Nowitzki, who was covered by Finley, received the ball and continued to get the opportunity to challenge Devin George with the ball.

Nowitzki is the strongest offense in the Mavericks, and Devin George is the only unknown role player in the Lakers. The advantage is obviously on the Mavericks.

"Nowitzki's chance.

He raised the ball to shoot a three-pointer, but Devin George was fooled again.

After a false shot, Nowitzki continued to dribble the ball in and break through. He pulled out, raised his hand and made an emergency stop for a two-point fadeaway jumper.

Oops, Kobe predicted it. Kobe beat the passer from the side, jumped up high, and blocked Nowitzki's eyes. Nowitzki forced the shot. Oh no, he passed the blame. , distribute the ball back to Tan Yang on the right.

After catching the ball and lifting it up, Tan Yang raised his hand and took a three-point jumper..."

After Kobe landed, he quickly pounced on Tan Yang. It didn't matter if he was late or not.

Whether defensive or offensive, Kobe must compete for every ball. This is his attitude towards basketball.

It's a pity that he could only listen to the sound of gunshots because he was concerned about one thing and not the other.

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

“I still have three points, it’s amazing!!
A three-point shot from Qin Yang hit.

Good guy, the Mavericks have never missed any offensive shots. The shooting status is no longer a question of whether to bring a microwave or not.

It’s about bringing a microwave oven and turning it on to the highest flame.

The Lakers' defense obviously won't do anything when faced with this problem.

The scene of the game is not one-sided, but the score on the field is one-sided..."

10 to 19! !
The score difference became 9 points.

Off the court, Phil Jackson woke up from his sleep and chewed gum in his mouth quickly.

Don’t wash your face before washing it. When you wake up and chew gum in your mouth, it is equivalent to washing your face.

However, in this predicament, he remained unmoved.

After all, there is nothing wrong with the Lakers' offense.

In fact, the scoring streak was never interrupted.

The reason why they were 9 points behind was because the Mavericks' three-point shooting hurt the Lakers.

Especially when the Lakers occasionally score 1 point in one round. Based on this scoring efficiency, if you don't fall behind, who will fall behind?

Fortunately, he didn't panic.

Just let the bullets fly for a while, well, the players on the field will stand up and solve the problem themselves.

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(End of this chapter)