Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 87 The supporting organization passing version of Yao Ming is online!
"In transition between offense and defense, let's see how the Rockets attack?
Francis takes the ball to the frontcourt and faces Nash. The point guard advantage is the Rockets' biggest asset. Next, let's see if Francis calls Nash by name. Oh no, Francis passed the ball again..."

On the sidelines, Jeff Van Gundy was very satisfied with Francis' offensive choices, and he also recognized Yao Ming's smart choice to attack in the corner when he couldn't hit the low post.

Once upon a time, Gorilla Ewing did it too.

Moreover, Yao Ming has Ewing's softer mid-range shooting skills.

From the corner on the left, Yao Ming caught the ball, turned around, faced Nowitzki's block, raised his hand and shot a two-point jumper...

With a height of 2 meters, he can shoot when he catches the ball. Although Nowitzki copied Nash's work and was very active in defense, it was of no use. He could only listen to the gunshot.

Bang-dang——!
The opportunity came, but Yao Ming's jump shot missed.

On the commentary table, Barkley looked at it and shook his head.

"Even Nowitzki couldn't hit him in the low post, and his best mid-range shooter when he was pulled into the outside corner was not accurate. Yao Ming had a hard time attacking tonight.

Kenny, do you still accept the bet you just made?

I voted, betting that Yao Ming wouldn't score more than 20 points tonight. "

"Are you really sure?

This time it’s not just about kissing once, okay? "Kenny Smith held up two fingers.

“It will take at least two times!!

As you wish, I accept this bet.

In addition, I am not afraid to tell you, have you noticed that the Rockets' offensive method has changed.

It used to be from the outside in, perhaps it was Francis' single challenge as the starting point, but now it has become.

At the beginning of the game, both attacks were from the inside out, with Yao Ming taking the lead.

That means Yao Ming has a higher status in the Rockets' offensive system..."

Barkley smacked his lips. He naturally knew that the improved tactical status would increase the data. It seemed that the bet was not necessarily a sure win!

On the court, Nowitzki took off the rebound and wanted to continue the counterattack, but something unexpected happened.

"What the hell?

Kevin Cato counterattacked on the spot and intercepted Nowitzki's pass.

Beautiful, two-on-one in the frontcourt, Kevin Cato passed the ball to Yao Ming.

When Yao Ming catches the ball in the paint, he continues to trust his mid-range shot. When he raises his hand, he catches the ball and shoots a two-point jump shot. Will it happen..."

Nowitzki pounced, but still couldn't reach it, especially since Yao Ming's shooting speed had accelerated. We can only bet that Yao Ming's mid-range shot pistol was out of bullets.

Bang-dang——!
Another shot missed.

Off the court, Jeff Van Gundy looked ugly. In the previous offense, a two-on-one situation, the advantage was completely with the Rockets, but Yao Ming missed the mid-range shot again.

And this is not what he cares about. What he cares about most is that Yao Ming even avoided Nowitzki and did not dare to hit him physically.

In the previous offense, if Yao Ming had strong confrontation, he could have dunked Nowitzki, but Yao Ming is used to avoiding confrontation and using his best shot to solve the problem.

The water for shooting is too deep for the center, and it cannot be solved by being close.

If it could be solved from a short distance, O'Neal would not have to be chopped down and sent to the free throw line for public execution.

"Hahaha!!
Did you see it? Even Yao Ming couldn't score such a goal.

Can you ask him to score more goals from behind?

It seems that I will win this round.

Don't worry, I will wash that donkey's ass clean and there will be absolutely no smell. "

Seeing Barkley laughing there, Kenny Smith could only hold his head and call it unscientific.

Yao Ming can actually hit shots from such a distance. This gamble seems to be difficult.

On the court, the Rockets' offense still scored.

In addition to Yao Ming's unexpected miss from close range, Nowitzki was also surprised. His reaction was slow, and the offensive rebound was picked off by Kevin Cato. Then, he made a back-up shot under the basket and easily scored the basketball.

Nowitzki's rim protection and low-post defense are really not strong. If the opponent's offense dares to attack, he will get points.

2 to 2! !
Off the court, Nelson looked calm and didn't care about Nowitzki's failure to protect the basket or the Rockets' scoring issues.

The problem is that the Rockets' little offensive firepower is not even enough to feed the cat, and it cannot determine the direction of the game.

The key is still to see how to break the Rockets' defensive system?
Jeff Van Gundy is famous for his defense, and winning depends on defense, but the Mavericks rely on offense to win. One offense and one defense, which is interesting.

It depends on whether your shield is stronger or the Mavericks' spear is sharper?
On the court, Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt. Francis was not active in offense, but became active in defense.

No problem, he had good data before, but it was difficult for the team to win.

Now that he has fewer statistics, the Rockets' record is even better.

There are still some flaws in Jeff Van Gundy's execution system, and he can only stay low and play small. Moreover, if the Rockets continue to maintain such a record, he will have a chance to compete for the glory of the regular season MVP.

So, he is very obedient now.

When the team wins, it can solve many problems within the team.

If there is a problem, it can only be caused but not addressed.

The Rockets' defensive system starts by suppressing the opponent's offensive rhythm.

Therefore, it is very important for Francis to press Nash and suppress the Mavericks' offensive rhythm.

“If you want to defend well, you have to slow down the pace of the game.

The players on the Rockets have good execution skills. Next, let’s see how Nash plays?
At the first moment, he distributed the ball to Tan Yang who was on the right side of the 75-degree three-point line. Then, without the ball, he cut outside the 45-degree three-point line on the right side. With the addition of the low post on the right, Walker asked for the ball in the low post. The Mavericks In these few games, we are trying to use triangle offensive tactics. Next, let’s see how their tactics work like..."

On the right wing, Tan Yang caught the ball and faced the basket. He lifted the ball and feinted, drawing a circle in the air. He saw Nash being closely followed by Francis. Mobley, who was guarding him, did not falter and immediately moved to the left. He saw Nowitzki reached the high post, cut to the center, and immediately passed the ball.

Catching the ball, jumping up, no extra movements, just raise your hand and shoot a two-point jump shot...

Yao Ming did not retreat, and Jim Jackson switched defense. Not only was he slower, but with his height of 2 meters, this was an absolute misplacement. He could not reach the length and could only hear the gunshot.

Swish-!
With his hand raised and the knife dropped, Nowitzki's first shot was made with the knife falling and he scored two points.

“Great job!!

Nowitzki feels on the line tonight, and his opponent Yao Ming cannot come out, so the offensive opportunities are simply not good.

Yao Ming has no offensive touch and cannot match up defensively. He is about to fall into a situation where he cannot attack and cannot defend..."

2 to 4! !
Tan Yang and Nowitzki connected to continue the Mavericks' offense.

On the sidelines, Jeff Van Gundy's eyes lit up.

“Tin Yang’s passing is much better than Francis’ passing.

Tan Yang's pass just now was just right. Nowitzki caught the ball and fired toward the Rockets' basket without any adjustments.

Francis's passing, the ground pass is low, the lob is high, the direct pass is more powerful...

After Yao Ming catches the ball, he needs to make adjustments.

And with this adjustment, other people's defense will get closer and engage in physical confrontation, and the offensive opportunity will be gone in an instant.

Therefore, in addition to letting Yao Ming gain weight and strengthen his physical confrontation, we also need to find a point guard who can pass the ball to Yao Ming..."

Thinking of this, Jeff Van Gundy set his sights on Qin Yang's defense.

In addition to being able to pass the ball, in his system, he also has to be able to defend.

If Tan Yang can't defend well, the Rockets' defense will most likely be penetrated from the outside to the inside. What's the use of you?
On the court, Francis controlled the ball to the frontcourt and did not continue to play for Yao Ming.

Yao Ming doesn't have the shooting touch. That's not playing ball, it's trying to die.

And for Nash's defense, he is no stranger, which can be a very delicious dessert.

"Ronfussis stepped down and dribbled the ball continuously, and then broke through to the right and he went in.

Nash's defense was about to be lost, and Tan Yang rushed to help defend. While guarding the second and first, Walker also rushed from the inside. This was to provide Francis with a pocket-style strong side defense.

Oh, Francis didn't mess around. He played very reasonably and passed the ball to Mobley who was outside the 65-degree three-point line on the right. The ball was empty. Tan Yang rushed over and it was too late.

After catching the ball and lifting it up, Mobley raised his hand and took an open three-point jump shot..."

Old cat Mobley has a good three-point shooting percentage, especially as Yao Ming gets better and better in the paint and Francis's sudden points, he can get more comfortable shooting opportunities. His average three-point shooting percentage per game has reached a career high of 39. %, averaging 5 shots per game and able to hit 2 three-pointers. Tan Yang let Mobley go, and choosing to block Francis was seeking death.

Bang-dang——!
The opportunity came, and Mobley's three-point shot failed.

Basketball is not about counting, the water of state is very deep, and no one can grasp their own state. "Another double strike missed!
The Rockets sent almost all of their outside shots.

Oh, Yao Ming stood up and grabbed an offensive rebound.

Sure enough, the Mavericks were too weak inside. As soon as the game started, the rebounds were robbed.

When he landed, Yao Ming was pressed against his body again. Yao Ming was too tall. Giving him an easy shot at the basket was a point problem.

Beautiful, as if Yao Ming had predicted it, he distributed the ball to the right side. Kevin Cato received the ball, pushed past Walker's defense, and hit the board under the basket..."

Boom, swish—!
Kevin Cato is just an ordinary defensive blue-collar player. When the Mavericks put their defensive energy on Yao Ming and had a chance to take advantage of the basket, it was difficult for him to spit it out.

At this time, all the Rockets' opening scores were scored by Kevin Cato, who became the most handsome boy in the Rockets.

4 to 4! !
Off the court, Jack Van Gundy tightened his fists and was very satisfied with the "one high and one fast" center twin tower configuration he had arranged on the court.

Yao Ming has no confrontation, but Kevin Cato can have it. Yao Ming's assist defense speed is not good, Kevin Cato can have it, but Yao Ming can't rush to the basket and grab rebounds, but Kevin Cato can still have it.

As for the offensive scoring, this was something he did not expect, but Yao Ming's height in the penalty area is an offensive threat. Playing next to Yao Ming will naturally be easier and get better opportunities, and the offensive data will naturally not be that bad.

The twin towers inside are alive and well, and as long as the shooting touch of the outside shooters is not too bad, there will be nothing wrong with the Rockets' offensive system.

In the transition between offense and defense, Nash still can't get past Francis. The HC rules restrict his breakthrough too much. Without a rigid body, no matter how good his passing skills are, without the speed bonus, it is just a sudden loneliness.

It’s no different from drawing a circle on the same spot. There is no choice. I can only continue to pass the ball to Qin Yang who is outside the three-point line on the right side. Then, cut outside to the 45-degree three-point line on the right side. In the positional battle, continue to play. Triangle offensive tactic.

"Tin Yang caught the ball, feinted again, and took the ball to the left to attack.

Nowitzki continued to evacuate, and Tan Yang immediately passed the ball. It was the offensive operation just now. Yao Ming still stayed in the penalty area and did not come out. Nowitzki took the ball and took a step to the free throw line. Again, there was no extra movement. When you catch the ball, you raise your hand and shoot a two-point jumper..."

Jem Jackson's defensive switch and Yao Ming's assisting defense are of no use at this moment. They can only continue to listen to the gunshots.

Swish-!
Knife up and down.

“It’s still a hit!!

Nowitzki's pull-up shooting threat is too strong.

In particular, Tan Yang's pass was so comfortable that Nowitzki just pulled the ball and shot without making any adjustments.

Jim Jackson is too short and Yao Ming is too far away from Nowitzki. He can only accept the test of Nowitzki's mid-range shooting skills?

This is the offensive work that Nowitzki is best at. The Rockets' defense simply cannot withstand such a test..."

Yao Ming's defensive weakness was targeted again.

In the future, the Jazz's pick-and-roll tactics will be the Rockets' nemesis and Yao Ming's defensive nightmare.

Rather, it is a withdrawal tactic and a triangle offensive tactic, which are essentially pick-and-roll mismatch attacks.

Withdrawal is a pick-and-roll tactic without the ball.

If Yao Ming doesn't follow up, the defensive change on the outside will be completely misplaced.

If the opponent's shots are accurate and cannot be defended, then they cannot be defended at all.

4 to 6! !
Snapped--!
When returning to defense, Nowitzki took the initiative to high-five Tan Yang and even had a pleasant chat.

"Tin, your pass is great!"

"No, I just raised my hand, it's just a matter of transit.

It's your shooting that's too accurate. "

The continuous connection of the "Qin Nuo" combination continued the Mavericks' offense.

Unconsciously, Tan Yang's assist count has reached 2. With a top scorer like Nowitzki beside him, assists are so simple.

If Tan Yang had not wavered, he would have already scored three assists. The initial defensive counterattack was also an easy assist opportunity.

At this time, the offensive situation on the court turned into a shooting battle.

Looking back, Francis wanted to break through Nash's pressing, but was flanked again.

"Oh, Francis suddenly matured in his game. He didn't hit the ball randomly. He distributed the ball to Jim Jackson on the left side.

Immediately afterwards, Jackson lobbed the ball to Yao Ming in the low post on the left. After receiving the ball, he turned around and hooked. The basketball avoided Nowitzki's block and flew towards the basket. Now...oh no, the basketball was halfway in, or was it? jumped out.

While Yao Ming feels bad, God is still not on his side.

The rebound was picked off by Nowitzki, and Kevin Cato saved the rebound.

Nowitzki distributed the ball and gave Walker the ball to advance. The Mavericks counterattacked and the speed increased.

What the hell?

Walker's intention of passing the ball was too obvious. The ball was obviously intended to be passed to Nash. Francis accepted it and used his second-place physical talent to explode and complete the steal.

When the Rockets had a chance to counterattack, Francis dribbled the ball through. Seeing Nowitzki coming to help defend, he immediately distributed the ball to Yao Ming, who was trailing behind.

Nowitzki just turned around and pounced, but Yao Ming did not choose to take action, but distributed the ball and connected with Francis..."

Bang-dang——!
After receiving the ball under the right basket, Francis jumped high and hit Huashan with a split dunk, scoring two points.

6 to 6! !
Snapped--!
Yao Ming and Freddie connected together and also continued the Rockets' offense.

The scoring version of Yao Ming was not very effective. Unexpectedly, the supporting and organizing passing version of Yao Ming came online.

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

"The Mavericks have such internal strength, and they can still compete for a Der championship!

Either the rebound is stolen, or the rebound can be stolen.

In order to speed up the transition between offense and defense, the Mavericks made too many mistakes..."

The Mavericks won the outside shooting battle, but were frustrated by the inside rebounding battle.

The situation where the offense had an advantage inexplicably ended in a 50-50 situation.

On the court, the Mavericks didn't panic.

The advantage was still on their side. Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt and instead of passing the ball to Tan Yang, he directly chose to play a pick-and-roll tactic with Nowitzki.

Yao Ming continues to be out, Nowitzki gets the basketball, and he can train Francis in the military.

"Nowitzki caught the ball, faced Francis' block, and shot a three-point pull-up jumper.

Jeff Van Gundy's defensive system is too rigid. Nowitzki's hands are so hot that he continues to keep Yao Ming in the penalty area. This is courting death..."

Francis was lower than Jim Jackson and could not reach him. He could only hear the sound of gunshots.

Bang-dang——!
The opportunity is coming. Nowitzki also has three-point shooting range, but this average of 35% three-point shooting percentage per game is not enough to hurt the opponent, especially Nowitzki's three-point shooting percentage has dropped a few points this season. .

“The iron went wide!!

This is the situation with an offensive system that relies on outside shooting.

It all depends on offense. If you don’t have good touch, you can only become a blacksmith..."

The Mavericks have too many attackers, and Tan Yang plays too reasonably, so he can only continue to play soy sauce.

The rebound was picked off by Yao Ming. This is also the benefit of staying in the penalty area and not coming out.

If he misses the outside shot, the rebound is his.

After getting the rebound, Yao Ming immediately distributed the ball to Jim Jackson who rushed on the left side.

With a height of 2 meters, he has a unique vision. The ball passed was a bit too big.

But passing the ball forward is just right for the Rockets to counterattack. This was Jeff Van Gundy's offensive routine when he didn't join the Rockets.

Jim Jackson quickly rushed to the frontcourt, got the basketball, rushed to the penalty area with the ball, and put the basketball into the basket against Finley's block.

Boom, swish—!
The Rockets counterattacked and scored two points.

8 to 6! !
Yao Ming, who supported the offensive version of the organization, although his shots were useless, but with his passing, the Rockets' offense flourished and they achieved a lead.

Looking back, Tan Yang received a pass from Nash and made a strange move. He distributed the ball to the high post. Then, he cut to Nowitzki under the basket. After receiving the pass from Tan Yang, Nowitzki He raised his hand and took another jump shot without making any adjustments...

Swish-!
With his hand raised and the knife falling, Nowitzki's three-pointer failed to bloom, but his two-pointer bloomed all over the floor, and he continued to hit.

8 to 8! !
The Mavericks continued to play the same offensive tactical model, but the amazing thing is that Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy did not make any adjustments.

Sure enough, this person is a talent, the kind of person who is so rigid that he doesn't make adjustments on the spot! !

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(End of this chapter)