Showdown, I'm the God of Basketball

Chapter 497 Cole is sure

The Spurs attack.

Parker handed the ball to Bruce Bowen soon after halftime.

Immediately afterwards, Parker began to run around the baseline to make off-ball cuts, and other players also made off-ball pick-and-rolls and hand-offs on the outside.

This is the Spurs team offensive play!
It's just that in the usual games, after a simple pass, if there is still no effective offensive cooperation, then at this time, Duncan must also play back singles and support in the waist or low position.

But this time Duncan obviously didn't intend to go hard in the low post, but mentioned that he opened his hands near the free throw line and started to respond.

"The Spurs also know that Yao Ming is a ruthless guy who can even defend O'Neal's low post, and even in one round, he can block that big shark three times in a row.

So it's definitely not a good idea for Duncan to fight against the tonnage-type Yao Ming. "

Of course, Kenny Smith is also very sure, even he knows this, and Popovich naturally knows it better than him.

So Popovich asked Duncan to punish the lumbering Yao Ming near the free throw line, which Kenny Smith had already guessed at the beginning of the game.

Faced with the sudden change of the Spurs' offensive style, Yao Ming also had no choice but to bite the bullet and defend.

After all, Duncan's mid-range shots and waist play are extremely threatening, so he can only be forced to leave the penalty area.

But in this way, Parker suddenly ran back to the bottom line to attack the Bucks penalty area, and Duncan made a quick pass.

And without Yao Ming guarding the inside penalty area, Parker scored an easy layup.

Cole off the field frowned slightly after seeing this scene.

The reason why the goal was scored so easily by the Spurs was not because of Yao Ming's defensive problems.

In fact, no team and center player can easily defend against the Spurs when they play like this.

Parker's breakthrough speed is extremely fast, and Duncan's passing and coping abilities are also completely reassuring. It is impossible for you to boldly release Duncan's mid-range to block Parker's offense.

So when Duncan and Parker are in the high position for internal and external support, no matter how the opponent defends, they can only be passive.

"The Bucks are not a team that is good at defense, and now they can only play offense!"

Turning around, the Bucks actually played the same tactic.

Yao Ming mentioned the high position to support, Zhao Hao slipped to the bottom line, and at the same time, other Bucks players continued to provide Zhao Hao with several off-ball screens.

"This tactic really looks like it!"

It's just that it's different from the Spurs' main cut. After the Bucks played the same tactic, their goal was to provide Zhao Hao with ample shooting space on the outside.

Villanueva stood up to cover, and Zhao Hao ran around the pile and directly deceived Bruce Bowen's defense, getting a wide open corner.

Swish!
Three point shot!

"That's how the Bucks played this season, and that's why they're leading the league in [-]-pointers made and [-]-point percentage made."

Su Qun was also extremely amazed by the performance of the Bucks this season.

The team averaged 28 three-pointers per game and hit 11 goals per game. They scored 33 points per game on three-pointers alone.

You must know that this is still a team with Dayao. With such a high shooting percentage from the outside, it is conceivable how well Yao can play inside.

"And among these 11 three-point goals, Xiao Hao alone has an average of 10 of 4 shots and shooting percentage!"

On the side, Yu Jia, as a professional Hao fan, naturally pays attention to Zhao Hao's data anytime and anywhere.

He also wants to say that if Zhao Hao continues to play with such offensive firepower and offensive efficiency, then after the end of the 82 regular season games, he is very likely to break the league's list of three-pointers made in a single season!

Created by George McLeod in the 95-96 season, he made 257 three-pointers in a single season.

It stands to reason that with Zhao Hao's strength and the current team's style of play, it is not too difficult to break this record.

It's just that the Bucks are not the only team that is keen on three-point shooting this season, but also the Celtics who just defeated them.

After getting sharpshooter Ray Allen, Celtics coach Doc Rivers also discovered the deterrent power of the opponent's three-pointer on the court.

So in this season, he also specially allowed Ray Allen to use his textbook-like off-ball running position on the court at any time, even so precise that it was like a math problem to go around the pick-and-roll and slip the bottom line.

At the same time, the entire Celtics team will unconditionally make sacrifices for Ray Allen's running tactics, and even the team boss Truth Pierce must participate.

Under such a loose tactical arrangement, so far, Ray Allen has averaged 11 three-pointers per game!
And also averaged 4 hits per game.

There is only a slight difference between him and Zhao Hao's three-pointers per game.

"Maybe there will be a spectacle where the two compete for three-pointers in this season's league!"

on the field.

The offenses of the Spurs and Bucks also played back and forth.

The Bucks, who are not good at defense, can't limit the combo attack of Duncan and Parker, and their outstanding offense at the same time also makes it difficult for the Spurs to defend.

This is somewhat different from the predictions of fans and judges before the game.

With Duncan in charge, the Spurs, which ranks among the top five in defensive efficiency in the league, are completely helpless against the Bucks' offense.

Is it true that only the defensive first Cavaliers and the second Lakers can have a little restriction on them?

At this time, the big screen on the scene accidentally hit the old coach Popovich, and his face was very ugly.

Until Kenny Smith, who was commentating on the spot, suddenly shouted, "Why do I feel that the Bucks' offensive tactics are not like the Spurs, but except for Zhao Hao's final finish, the other tactical arrangements and layouts are completely the same as the Spurs. Exactly the same!"

After hearing this sentence, Popovich, who was sitting on the coach's bench, waved his sleeves angrily and stood up excitedly.

"Finally someone who understands!"

At this time, everyone suddenly realized that the Bucks have been so good on the offensive end this season, and they copied the Spurs' offensive system and tactics!
And Steve Kerr, indeed, has a profound relationship with Popovich, and can even be described as a disciple.

As early as 98, Cole, who was still a player, has been a member of the Spurs.

He also helped the team win the NBA championship in the 98-99 season.

In the subsequent interview, Popovich personally admitted that Steve Kerr is the player who understands his tactics most thoroughly, and he has never seen a player with such high attainments in tactics.

After briefly leaving the Spurs for a year in the 01-02 season, Cole, who is nearly 37 years old and at the end of his career, was once again recalled by the Spurs with a contract.

Although the player contract was signed at the time, Cole, who was 38 years old at that time, would hardly play again.

It is more involved in the team's tactical discussions and the players' tactical arrangements and explanations.

"So strictly speaking, Cole can be regarded as half of Popovich's apprentice!"

After reviewing all of Cole's career history, Su Qun also got this very positive answer.

This can also explain why the Bucks' offense can become the league's No. [-] this season, and it is even so similar to the Spurs in terms of play.

Because the head coaches of the two teams have such a relationship.

At the end of the first quarter, the Bucks also tied the Spurs at 33:33.

In the second quarter of the game, the Spurs also came up with a luxurious lineup that they can top the league's bench strength list this season.

The point guard is Brent Barry, who shoots 42% from three-pointers per game and averages 1.8 three-pointers per game.

The shooting guard is the most extravagant substitute in the league, Manu Ginobili.

The small forward is Amy Udoka, the power forward is the athletic Kurt Thomas and the center shooting insider Matt Bonner.

"The Spurs have come up with a small lineup!"

You must know that Matt Bonner's three-pointers are also the scariest among inside players, with a career 42% three-pointer percentage.

When he ambushes on the outside, the opponent's defensive lineup has to be stretched wide because of this change.

In this way, Ginobili's serpentine dance can be fully displayed on the court.

This is also the lesson Popovich learned from last season, so that Ginobili, who is good enough to hold and pass the ball, can give full play to his offensive talent on the court.

on the field.

Ruffin, who was pulled away by Matt Bonner and could only watch Ginobili easily enter the penalty area and score, could only hammer his head angrily.

"I, a top defensive center in the league, actually watched the penalty area get stabbed because of my defense.

This is simply speechless! "

Matt Bonner on the side gave him a blank look, and then when Ginobili broke through the ball, he made a steady three-pointer.

"You are the league's top defensive center?

If you are a top defensive center, I am Zhao Hao, the scoring king!

You silly Finn! "

The second quarter also quickly turned into a slaughter time for the Spurs.

Except for Yi Jianlian's difficult mid-range hit from the free throw line, the entire Bucks' offense was almost completely paralyzed.

Whether it is passing and cutting, counter-running, or supporting, they are all firmly choked by the Spurs.

And wanting Yi Jianlian, who has only been in the league for less than two months, to support the entire team's offense at this time, seems a bit strong.

8:20 in the half quarter!

The Bucks also trailed the Spurs by a full 41 points at 53:12.

Popovich, who had waited until this moment, finally showed a knowing smile on the sidelines.

As he said before the game, the Bucks and the Spurs have no chance of winning.

In addition to the fact that the Spurs' defense is much better than that of the Nuggets, their league's strongest second team is also another more important reason.

The second team of the Spurs led by Ginobili is invincible!

He is currently averaging 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game, and it is no surprise that he will win the best sixth man award this season.

Albert, the groom at the scene, saw that the Spurs had arrogantly used Ginobili, an All-Star player in the league and a star who averaged 20+5+5 per game, as a substitute, and he was speechless.

That is, you Spurs and Popovich dare!
If you change the team or change the head coach, you will see if your own players and fans will poke your spine.

Use an All-Star player as a substitute?
that's so special
Seeing the team's substitute lineup being defeated by the opponent again, Steve Kerr also closed his eyes deeply and called a timeout helplessly.

For the team's substitute players, he has really tried his best.

Tactics and tactics have been designed, psychological counseling has been provided, and the players can also work hard to play tactical coordination on the court, but it is a lot worse in the end.

That's the talent gap and it has nothing to do with anything else.

So Cole is also very sure that no matter how much effort he makes and how sophisticated his offensive tactics are, it will be difficult for these players to score easily on the court.

Without him, the only draft picks and second-round picks are Xiuer.

"It is indeed time for Alice to step up the team's deal!"

Yao Ming and Zhao Hao were taken to the court at the same time, and the Bucks' offense recovered again.

Yao Ming scored hard against Duncan's defensive pressure on the inside.

This is the ground hook!
This is the gap between an All-Star player and a superstar.

Zhao Hao also wanted to say that the most simple and straightforward thing is that when the battle between the two teams has reached a fever pitch and there is an urgent need for someone to stand up.

Can the All-Star players that the team relies on stand up!
If he can, then he is another level above the All-Star, a superstar!

If not, then he is just one of the bright stars in NBA history.

"And Dayao's hook at the basket at the critical moment can almost be described as destroying the city.

This is his unique skill, and it is difficult for anyone to completely defend. "

The original Yao Mingben will also be reimbursed directly in the next season's playoffs, and even this has become the fuse of his career reimbursement.

Therefore, Yao Ming, who retired at a young age in the previous life, did not leave more legends of his own in the NBA.

This also caused many people to criticize him, saying that a player who doesn't even have a championship, why should he enter the NBA Hall of Fame?
However, Zhao Hao wanted to say that McGrady, who was frequently injured in his previous life, and the Mosaic team, who refused to spend money, delayed Dayao's golden career too much.

So what does he use to win the championship?

Think about the iron-blooded mosaic that was able to compete with the Lakers for seven games under the leadership of Yao Ming in the previous life.

And Dayao managed the Lakers' twin-tower combination with just one person. Gasol and Bynum hammered their heads so hard that they couldn't lift their heads.

In the end, the Zen master Mayfair Jackson had no choice but to implement a five-man double-team and push-out tactics against Dayao.
"It's just that Dayao in this life finally left the Mosaic team, so the result must be different!"

Zhao Hao came back to his senses.

On the court, Yao Ming played tough again and became Duncan's one.

Zhao Hao and Yao Ming high-fived, and he also felt the other party's determination from Dayao's eyes.

This time, Dayao will never let go of the opportunity to prove himself in the Bucks!

6 of 6 in a single quarter!

Yao Ming took a strong singles in the interior, and Duncan, who has always been good-tempered, threw the basketball angrily on the court.

He is Duncan, the top insider recognized by the league, how could he be bullied and beaten by Yao Ming like this?
6 out of 6 in a single quarter, can you be more accurate!

With Yao Ming's performance, the Bucks also chased the score to 55:60.

The game continued in the second half, still with the familiar old formula.

The Bucks' bench was once again hacked by the Spurs. In just 1 minute, the opponent played a wave of 7:0 offensive highs.

Helpless, Cole could only bring up Zhao Hao, who had just gone down to rest and was still sitting on his buttocks.

It's just that Popovich's tactic for this game is that as long as Zhao Hao plays, then the outside defensive gate Bruce Bowen will inevitably appear.

It should be said that Bao Wen is also an old friend of Zhao Hao.

The two have been in love with each other ever since Zhao Hao entered the playoffs for the first time.

Bruce Bowen smiled provocatively at Zhao Hao after playing.

"Let's see if you, who are considered by the whole world to be able to blow up the entire league on the offensive end, can still break through my defense!"

Facing Bowen's provocation and trash talk, Zhao Hao readily nodded his head.

"If you want to see it, I will show it to you!"

Swish!
Suddenly, like a flat-bottomed thunderstorm, Zhao Hao took a step back from outside the three-point line and suddenly shot a three-pointer.

Go in!

Zhao Hao was also the most excited about beating Bo Wen.

Just such a ruthless defender who likes to stumble, black elbows, spit, and kiss, what else is better than scoring in front of him?
It's just that starting from this goal, Bowen will start to increase his defensive strength in the next round and start to step up.

After Zhao Hao unreasonably Yan Se made a three-pointer at the top of the arc, he landed directly on Bo Wen's instep when he landed.

Not surprisingly, Zhao Hao's ankle was naturally bent at 90°, and he fell directly to the ground.

This is another aggressive human attack!

Cole on the sidelines stood up nervously at this time, and even rushed directly to the referee to argue.

"His was a tenth-level malicious foul and should be shot on the spot!"

referee:.
After the referee gave Steve Kerr a speechless look, he also wanted to say that Michael Ruffin of the Bucks was stupid, and he had never heard that the head coach was so stupid!
It's just that the three referees who strictly enforce the law still took a look through the replay center at this time.

Bao Wen's intention of stepping up this time was clean and neat, without any cover-up at all, it was aimed at Zhao Hao's ankle.

And it was the right foot with a ruptured Achilles tendon!
It's a murderous pig's heart!

The three referees also unanimously received a unanimous penalty, a first-degree malicious foul.

"Level [-]! Level [-]! Level [-]!
If the league doesn't take good care of the footsteps, or only gives such a simple punishment to first-level criminals, then there will be countless teams and players in the future who will follow the example of the Spurs and Bowen! "

Su Qun was also furious at this kick.

If every team plays in such a dirty way, how can the safety of players be guaranteed on the court?
on the field.

Everyone was also worried about Zhao Hao's injury.

But the No. 24 player suddenly turned over and faced down on the court, and did ten full-scale push-ups.

Yao Ming: You are so busy, stand up quickly.

Ruffin was even more laughing on the bench, "This is my boss, the waist and abdomen are strong."

The female audience behind them nodded with blurred eyes, "That's great."

After a brief interlude, the game got back on track.

Zhao Hao and Yao Ming led their teammates to chase points hard, but it was just because there were too many holes ahead, and the Spurs played extremely well in the fourth quarter.

Therefore, the Bucks still lost the game 115:120.

Post-match interview.

When asked about the time the Bucks came off the bench in this game and lost to the Spurs by a full 20 points, Steve Kerr also showed an uncharacteristically angry look.

"In this game we could have put more pressure on the Spurs and even won the game.

But unfortunately, we couldn't do better in the transition period.

So, it's time for a change!

We will definitely cheer up as soon as possible! "

This post-match interview also caused a lot of waves, and the Bucks knew exactly what coach Cole meant by these words.

The team needs a trade!
Rumors about the team's trade reinforcements have been circulating as early as the beginning of the season. At first, the Bucks' bench players didn't take it seriously.

After all, they never thought that their team would reach the third place in the Eastern Conference, or even the fifth strongest team in the league.

So they don't think the Bucks will go to great lengths to trade reinforcements this season.

The most important thing is that the team has no extra chips to reinforce!
But now it looks like a deal may be on the cards.

(End of this chapter)