new lord of the rings

Chapter 200 Desperate Coach Spoelstra

This method can only be used against a superstar like Wade once, and he will be on guard the second time. Zhang Xin signaled Green to switch to Bogut, Green to defend Bosh, ready to switch at any time, and Bogut to defend Luol Deng.

Luol Deng's three-pointers are only 30%. If he is willing to float outside, let him float, and he can also interfere when he comes in.

Wade observed the Warriors' defense and saw that the Warriors had switched defenses, so he could only give up the high pick-and-roll and command his teammates to run.

This style of play depends on the team's overall defense. The Warriors implement partial rotations. Except for Bogut, the rest of the four players switch at the first gear, ensuring that the Heat's players are followed by defense at any time.

This strategy made the Heat's offense very uncomfortable. They could only pass the ball to Bosh and let him single Draymond Green.

Bosh leaned against Green, and Green behind him held Bosh tightly. Bosh was 211cm tall, but weighed only 107KG, while Green weighed 104KG. There was not much difference in weight between the two.

Bosh was pushed a bit by Green, not to mention turning around, but Green didn't move at all, so Bosh could only turn around and make a jumper, and hit the iron under Green's interference.

The Heat's offense was contained, but the Warriors' offense was smooth.

The Warriors' passing and cutting system made the Heat in a hurry, especially Thompson and Zhang Xin's air cuts to the basket in turn, making it hard to defend. Curry, Bogut and Green's high pick-and-rolls are as difficult to defend.

半节张信下场的时候，勇士领先了6分，比分是18:12，张信拿下7分3助攻4篮板。

Zhang Xin was resting off the court, and Cole came over to ask Zhang Xin about the adjustments just now. Zhang Xin told Cole that Cole appreciated Zhang Xin's on-the-spot reaction, he could find the team's loopholes at the first time, and immediately made adjustments. If it is the coach's adjustment, it is bound to pay a timeout.

The field is changing rapidly, and sometimes the adjustment of the coach lags behind the changes on the field. It is most appropriate for the leaders on the field to adjust as soon as they find out, but many teams lack such leaders.

Kerr is very fortunate to be in the Warriors. With players like Zhang Xin, Curry, Iguodala, and Green who can read the game on the court, the workload of the coach will be much easier, and he will have more time to consider the general direction.

The reason why Phil Jackson doesn’t react much on the spot is mainly because Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant he coached are trustworthy people. He only needs to prepare for the game, arrange tactics, and leave things on the field to the players. Enough.

Zhang Xin played Barnes on the court, and it didn't have a bad impact on the team. It just shifted the focus of attack to Curry and Thompson. Barnes is a good space point.

At the end of the first quarter, the score difference between the two sides reached 8 points. It was Wade who broke out forcefully at the end and scored consecutively. Only then was the Warriors pulled down by 8 points.

In the second quarter, Zhang Xin led the team, and Iguodala, Livingston, Barbosa and Barnes played a small lineup.

Heat on Chris Bosh, Mario Chalmers, Luol Deng, Sean Williams, Norris Cole.

Wade does not play, this lineup is obviously much easier to defend, it is not realistic to expect Chris Bosh to play singles, and Zhang Xin's weight is no disadvantage against such a light insider.

Bosh had already tried it in the finals of last season. He knew it very well, so he didn't want to play Zhang Xin alone, so as not to show his timidity. If a center can't even beat a swingman in the low post, his worth is To plummet.

Luol Deng's self-handling ability is still insufficient. It is difficult to play singles in front of Iguodala, let alone Sean Williams and Norris Cole.

Compared with the Heat's piecemeal attack, the Warriors' offense is like flowing water under the deployment of Zhang Xin.

Barnes and Barbosa are definitely beneficiaries of this lineup. When Zhang Xin's offense attracts double-teams, Barnes can often get a three-pointer from the bottom corner.

Barbosa reflects this in fast breaks and air cuts. Zhang Xin's first pass is at the top level. As long as Barbosa runs fast enough, Zhang Xin's ball can be in place. Zhang Xin's ball is basically Can be in place.

This has something to do with Zhang Xin's height. Tall passers have better vision and are less likely to be disturbed when passing the ball.

When Barbosa makes an air cut, there are many people who can pass the ball. Zhang Xin, Barnes, Iguodala, and Livingston can all pass the ball to Barbosa in an air cut.

The Warriors scored 22 points in half a quarter!
Zhang Xin scored 6 points, 5 assists and 2 rebounds in half a quarter.

Coach Spoelstra repeatedly called timeouts and made personnel adjustments, but the Warriors were already running, and it would be difficult to press down again.

Curry and Thompson came back in the second half. With two historical-level shooters, the space on the court can be used as a racetrack. Zhang Xin repeatedly cut to the bottom of the basket and succeeded in singles under the basket after receiving passes from his teammates.

The space is too wide, Zhang Xin's singles under the basket are powerful and tall, the key is that Jordan's post-up singles are really ideal in this environment. If the Heat can't improve this situation, If Zhang Xin is willing, he can score 50 points at the basket.

Coach Spoelstra was frowning off the court. He couldn't solve Zhang Xin's problem in the finals last season. At that time, he could let James play against Zhang Xin, but he couldn't limit Zhang Xin. Now James is gone. Yes, he was even more at a loss.

Players like Zhang Xin are too annoying. If you want to limit his attack, you have to let him send out assists continuously. If you let him score, he may beat you alone. In the end, you will find that you If you can't attack him, you can't prevent his assists!
At the end of the first half, the score between the two sides was 66:42, and the Warriors led by 24 points!
Zhang Xin scored 23 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds alone!Zhang Xin got enough opportunities under the basket in this quarter.

In the Heat's locker room, coach Spoelstra talked to Wade alone.

"Dwyane, do you think we have any way to restrict Zhang Xin? If this continues, he will be slaughtered today." Coach Spoelstra asked.

Wade pondered for a while, then shook his head bitterly: "Coach, if Zhang Xin is in a weak team, we might be able to gather a team to limit him, but in the Warriors' system, If we want to limit him, we may have to pay a higher price."

Coach Spoelstra was even more distressed, and he couldn't stop it.

This is what a super player does: he can change your defense and then use your changed defense to punish!

Coach Spoelstra has no choice. The current Heat rotation is weak and the starting lineup is not strong. If you want to win a super strong team like the Warriors, don’t even think about it. Coach Spoelstra doesn’t dare to think about it. He just wants to lose less now, and it seems that even this has become a luxury now.

Coach Spoelstra felt hopeless.

(End of this chapter)