new lord of the rings

Chapter 225 Riley's Idea! (Fourth more dedicated!)
The second quarter unfolded to cheers from fans at the FedEx Center.

The Golden State Warriors are led by the two starters Zhang Xin and Draymond Green, and then there are Maris Speights, Andre Iguodala and Harrison Barnes. This lineup has basically not been used this season.

The purpose of using Speights is to let him be a human shield against Randolph. Speights is 208cm tall and weighs 116KG. He can basically match up with Randolph. No matter how bad he is, he can also be used as a space opener. Use it with Zhang Xin's high pick-and-roll point.

This is the Warriors' current bench players. They are rich and diverse, and they can play a role when they play. After playing for another year in the Warriors, they will win another championship. These bench players will be released with high salaries.

The defense of this lineup is quite terrible. The four strikers are defensive gates: Zhang Xin, Drummond Green, Andre Iguodala and Harrison Barnes. There, the pace is not slow, it can be said that this is quite an amazing combination.

The Grizzlies got McConley, Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Vince Carter and Tayshaun Prince.

As soon as the Grizzlies came up, they found that the Warriors' defense had become stronger. It didn't just refer to increasing the defensive strength, but the defensive skills of the defenders. The four forwards had tight footsteps and strong confrontation. Everyone with a Grizzlies player has a defender in front of them.

With this lineup of the Warriors, even Speights can temporarily defend against McConley's breakthrough, and whoever switches to Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol can top it and wait for teammates to come back.

Gasol and Randolph's support also had little effect. Even if the Warriors were forced to pinch and then pass the ball, unless the Grizzlies decisively shot a three-pointer, the Warriors' defenders would reach their defensive positions as quickly as possible.

Although it was not the first time for McConley to play against the Warriors, he was still shocked by the Warriors' defense: "Is the defense of a group of two-meter strikers so strong?! Not afraid of misplacement, not afraid of pick-and-rolls, not afraid of low positions , not afraid of three-pointers to open up space!"

McConley looked puzzled.

According to Riley's vision back then, there should be five players on the basketball court in the future. They are over 2 meters tall, have outstanding skills and flexible positions, and can play from the first position to the fifth position.

Isn't the Warriors' lineup like this? !

McConley lost his mind all of a sudden. He didn't know how to organize the team to attack. He couldn't play in the wrong position, and he couldn't play in the pick-and-roll.
McConley was in a state of disarray, his heart was beating wildly, his head felt swollen, and there was even a roar in both ears.

McConley looked blankly at Coach Dave Joerger, hoping that the coach could give him some instructions, but he found that Coach Joerger's eyes were straight and his brows were tightly frowned. Do not ask.

Conley hurriedly asked for a timeout, thinking about coming down to discuss countermeasures with the coaching staff.

Coach Joerger is prudent and solid in coaching. He is calm and sane when he is on the field. He is very wise and foolish. Old and sick players can take a reasonable rotation, and overall, he is a very good young coach.

But it's not without shortcomings, his shortcoming is his poor ability to adapt on the spot!

Just like in today's game, Cole's ingenious approach to the striker group suddenly put Joerger in a dilemma.

The Grizzlies' coaching staff discussed for a while but failed to come up with a reason. They could only continue the tactics of the first quarter and give the ball to the inside. This is the most commonly used method when the Grizzlies can't start the game.

After all, the deterrent power of the black and white duo in the interior is great.

At the end of the timeout, McConley looked serious. With his tactical skills, how can he not know that the coaching staff has no other way to deal with it in this way. It can only be said that it will be a trial and it depends on God's will.

McConley directed the evacuation side and asked Zach Randolph to try to hit Speights. Randolph held Speights on his back and received a pass from McConley.

Randolph held the ball and looked back to observe the Warriors' position, and then he played the ball with confidence. As soon as he got the ball, Iguodala let go of Carter decisively and went straight to Randolph. Randolph saw that Carter was emptied, Passed the ball without thinking, Randolph yelled "Oops!"

Zhang Xin appeared in Randolph's passing route in a diagonal stab, and suddenly took the basketball to initiate a transition.

Barnes, Iguodala, Green, and Speth are like galloping horses, moving down in three lines.

Zhang Xin didn't insist on advancing by himself, and immediately passed the ball to Iguodala in front of the right wing. As soon as Iguodala rushed into the three-point line, he gave the ball to Barnes who was running down, and Barnes made a three-step rush up.

Carter quickly intercepted, Barnes threw the ball into the sky, and Zhang Xin, who rushed to the horse, soared into the air, catching the ball with one hand and dunking!
"Wow!!" The fans at the FedEx Center couldn't help but let out an exclamation. Although everyone's voice was small, the whispers at the same time converged into a wave of sound!
"It's so beautiful. The Warriors' transition offense is really gorgeous. All five players played fast breaks, and everyone's responsibilities are very clear. Some are responsible for advancing, some are responsible for attracting defenses, and some are responsible for positioning and preparing for three-pointers. , although the ball only passed through the hands of three people, but in fact five people participated in it, and everyone has its role!"

Kenny Smith couldn't help but admire.

"It's wonderful! From Zhang Xin's steal to Zhang Xin's empty catch, only 5 seconds passed, and the Warriors completed a quick attack. We can see that Marc Gasol of the Grizzlies has just arrived at the position, The Warriors have completed a wonderful attack!" Wang Meng praised.

The home fans began to worry about the home team:
"The Warriors' transition is so fast, can the Grizzlies withstand it?"

"The Warriors' Grizzlies attack seems to be extremely successful. Once the Warriors steal successfully, it is a transition attack. Doesn't Joerger change his tactics?"

"The Warriors' offense is really fast. It's not unreasonable to be called the best offense in the world."

As the brain of the Grizzlies on the court, McConley is a tough person, but he is also numb in the face of such a helpless predicament.

Although the score has not been opened now, it has reached the most dangerous moment. If there is no way to break through the Golden State Warriors' front line gate group, the Grizzlies will hand in the victory.

McConley gritted his teeth: "Since the team is not successful, the pick-and-roll is not successful, and the low position is not successful, at this moment, there is nothing else to think about, just do it!"

(End of this chapter)