new lord of the rings

Chapter 474
After the first quarter, because Zhang Xin didn’t make many shots, he mainly fed the ball to Kuzma. Kuzma can hit some good shots, but it’s impossible to be very efficient, but although Zhang Xin didn’t make any shots , but his assists also led the team forward. In the first quarter, the score between the two sides did not open. At 34:35, the Suns led by one point at home.

Coach Terry Stotts is quite satisfied with this result. He would like to see Zhang Xin not taking too many shots. Zhang Xin once scored 80+ points on the team he led, which once made him a The background of shame, let him wake up from nightmares in countless late nights, this is no joke, when the things you depend on for survival are slaughtered by competitors time and time again, this is likely to become your nightmare, it is probably like When you compete for a project, you not only find that the bid price of your opponent is lower than yours, but also the product parameters are higher than yours. When you see the finalist, you also find that the opponent and the owner are in the same camp.

Zhang Xin's scoring 80+ may not seem to be comparable to this, but coach Terry Stotts feels that the crisis of losing his job is always there. If he makes Zhang Xin score 80+ again, then let alone Paul Allen If he is going to be fired, he himself can take the blame and resign. As for how to prevent Zhang Xin from scoring 80+, coach Terry Stotts has long been concerned:

First of all, don't let Zhang Xin feel the crisis, once Zhang Xin feels the crisis, then he will break out and score crazy;
Secondly, even if Zhang Xin breaks out, he cannot be allowed to do so in the first and second quarters. Once Zhang Xin breaks out in the first and second quarters, it is very likely that halftime will be [-] points;
In the end, if Zhang Xin broke out in the first and second quarters, then simply lose the game. Anyway, it is basically difficult to win when Zhang Xin has already broken out.

Coach Terry Stotts would rather lose the game than let Zhang Xin explode, because it would be disastrous.

Coach Terry Stotts tried his best to control the rhythm, not to let the Suns play a high-tempo game, to slow down the game as much as possible, and reduce the number of rounds. Even if Zhang Xin scores more points, it will not go too far, so the game is at Coach Terry Stotts is deliberately under control, slow and... ugly.

Zhang Xin didn't play in the first half of the second quarter, and Rondo didn't play either. Let Bledsoe, Tyson Chandler, Batty Hield, Bro Gordon and Olynyk play five people. More reasonable, Bledsoe has impact, Olynyk and Chandler are responsible for protecting the frame, Hilde, Bro Gordon and Olynyk have three-pointers to open up space. This lineup can be regarded as both offensive and defensive.

The lineup sent by the Blazers in the second quarter is: McCollum, Evan Turner, Pat Connaughton, Ed Davis and Meyers Leonard.

McCollum should be at his peak this season. Facing Bledsoe's defense, McCollum's shooting and breakthroughs are easy to do. Bledsoe's active use of physical confrontation did not have much effect .

McCollum is good at rhythm changes. Bledsoe wants to use his strong body to destroy McCollum's rhythm changes, but McCollum is not fooled. He keeps using Leonard's cover to avoid Bledsoe's follow-up. Defense, once Bledsoe can't stick to McCollum, McCollum can use his height and rhythm to beat Bledsoe.

Because McCollum does not have a unique talent, he chose to make up for it with solid basic skills. McCollum has a very proficient dribbling skill through a lot of practice, even if he is oppressed by Bledsoe. , Bledsoe's attempt to force McCollum to make a mistake in possession of the ball failed.

McCollum is a very stable player. He can not only play off the ball, but also play the PG position. Although the organizational concept still needs to accumulate practical experience, at least there is no need to worry that he will hinder the flow of the ball. After two years of training, McCollum's organization is also getting better and better.

The most commendable point of McCollum is:

He is not an S shooting guard who likes to play alone with the ball. Of course, the team needs his scoring, but he will not hold the ball excessively or shoot indiscriminately. There is always an inexplicable sense of peace watching him play. Although he is only a new star, he He is very mature and calm on the court. He will not be superstitious about his personal ability when there is no opportunity, and he will not hesitate when opportunities arise. He can always quickly understand the situation on the court and make the most reasonable choice. Whether he has the ball or not, he will silently support him Team contribution, everything seems so simple and natural.

Zhang Xin likes players like McCollum very much. It can be said that he watched McCollum grow up. When he first entered the league, McCollum was also very immature, that is, he has only matured in the past few years.

In the second quarter, McCollum relied on his own steady play and played on par with the Suns' rotation. The Suns' offense was mainly based on Bledsoe's breakthrough to create opportunities, but Bledsoe's breakthrough did not reach Rondo. Rondo can create a lot of shooting opportunities for teammates through pick-and-roll breakthroughs, but Bledsoe can break through, but the timing and selection of the ball are not as good as Rondo, so there are more mistakes and opportunities are difficult to create.

Earl Watson saw that Bledsoe's breakthrough effect was not good, so he asked Hilde to organize the offense. Surprisingly, Hilde's effect was much better. Hilde's shooting threat was too great, and it was much easier to break through. The reason why many assist masters are able to assist calmly is that they have the threat of attack. Whether the threat comes from shooting or breakthrough, as long as you can let the opponent focus on limiting your passing, you will be able to find passing opportunities.

Zhang Xin observes the strengths and weaknesses of the lineup. At the beginning of the season, he is also observing the running-in of the lineup. This year's regular season must be a new lineup. First, there are new members joining, and second, Rondo, Gasol, Qian The three of Dele will have to increase their rest time in the playoffs, so they cannot consume too much in the regular season. A rotation lineup that can allow the three to rest must be sorted out.

Originally, Zhang Xin wanted Bledsoe to replace Rondo and lead the rotation lineup, but now it seems that the effect is not good. It is better to let Hilde be the ball holder during the rotation, that is, the sixth man. Making Bledsoe more prone to scoring is also a better option.

Zhang Xin communicated quietly with Earl Watson, and Watson nodded repeatedly. His trust in Zhang Xin was unbelievable, and he even felt a little admiration. With the current achievements of solar energy, if Earl Watson himself evaluates himself in For the credit, Earl Watson may only give himself 10 points, while Zhang Xin has at least 70 points, and the remaining 20 points belong to others.

(End of this chapter)