basketball court controller

Chapter 24

The job that Pat Riley asked Zhang Chen to do at the last moment was not his strong point.

Whether it is team defense such as assisting defense or flanking, it is a defense that pays more attention to skills. It can be said that Zhang Chen has very little experience, and he has not practiced during the team's training.

But at this time, it is difficult for the Heat to find a more suitable person than him. Coupled with his personal defensive performance in the previous game, Riley is more willing to entrust him with this task.

After the timeout, it was still the Jazz's ball. Zhang Chen stood in front of Stockton, a full step away.Typical defense that doesn't let the shot go.

Stockton did not choose a long shot, but accelerated and pressed in from a 45-degree angle.

Since he came in, he couldn't be allowed to do whatever he wanted, so Zhang Chen stretched out his arms and stuck close to him.

With Zhang Chen's movement speed and wingspan, it is impossible for Stockton, whose attack skills are not very strong, to choose to fight hard by himself. The ball ran to the middle, which was the prelude to the classic pick-and-roll cooperation between the two.

When Malone came near the top of the arc, Stockton happened to dribble past him. It was not the kind of pick-and-roll that patted the ball on the spot and waited for his teammates to come up. With the tacit understanding between the two of them, they completed it in motion. The pick-and-roll is much more difficult to defend than the pick-and-roll waiting for teammates to come up.

This is also the reason why you have to let go of one person in the pick-and-roll defense against them. It is too difficult to guard both of them.

Zhang Chen had been prepared for Ma Long's coming up, and deliberately ran behind Stockton by half a step behind. He was not completely blocked by Ma Long. Anyway, with his height and wingspan, even if he was half a step behind Stockton, he could still run. Interfering with an opponent's shot.

As soon as Stockton passed, Malone turned around and walked towards the baseline. At this time, the ball in Stockton's hand also flew past.

On the surface, Zhang Chen was chasing after Stockton, but in fact, all his attention was on Malone's side, so the moment Stockton passed the ball, he had already rushed towards Malone.

However, no matter how fast he is, he is not as fast as the ball. Ma Long catches the ball and shoots and hits 2 points. Both Zhang Chen and PJ Brown are a little slower.

There is still a difference between imagination and the actual situation. Ma Long usually has two options for running after a pick-and-roll, one is to rush to the basket, and the other is to pull near the bottom line. This time he happened to be the second one, at three seconds Zhang Chen didn't have time to catch up because he made a mid-range shot from outside the zone. P-J-Brown's restart speed was a little slower because the opponent made physical contact with him during the pick-and-roll.

In the final analysis, the two of the Jazz are too familiar with this tactic, and it is not that simple to strangle one of them.

The Heat's offense, Mourning, also brought up a pick-and-roll with Tim Hardaway. Unfortunately, it was only a pick-and-roll. Hardaway stepped on the three-point line and shot, and the power of the ball was slightly weaker.

Fortunately, the Heat's retreat was still very timely and did not allow the opponent to play a fast break.

Zhang Chen's personal defense is still better than Tim Hardaway, so it is unrealistic for Stockton to get rid of Zhang Chen, unless he shoots three-pointers, but now that the Jazz are leading, it is impossible for him to use him. He is not very sure It should be said that based on his character, even if he is behind, he will basically not do this.

It was the pick-and-roll with Malone again, at the decisive moment, this was their most sure way of attacking.

This time, after Malone blocked, he ran back and rushed to the inside. Stockton's pass also drew an irregular arc and reached him just right.

But if Ma Long rushed to the inside, the distance between him and Stockton would be much shorter, which meant that Zhang Chen, who was following Stockton, would have time to arrive in time.

PJ Brown, who conscientiously implemented the instructions of the head coach, didn't even look at Stockton at all, and came to the three-second line next to Malone. This time, due to the different paths chosen by Malone, he did not lose his position.

As soon as Zhang Chen came over, the two immediately made dumplings for Ma Long.

Malone raised his hand and made a fake shot. P-J-Brown was not deceived. He was taller than Malone, and his raised hands almost covered Malone's head. Because it was a double-team, don't worry that Malone would Break through, just stick to it.

Ma Long's not-so-fake feint had no effect, and he raised his hand to force the shot. He has the ability to do so.

"Dang", the basketball hit the rim and was picked off by Mourning.

The ball was given to Hardaway to advance to the frontcourt, and Mourning stepped forward to give him a pick and roll.

At the last moment of the game, the defense is much stronger than before, and the pick-and-roll is indeed the simplest cooperation that can give opportunities.

Hardaway's psychological quality is extremely good, and he shot from the three-point line. This is also an aspect that Pat Riley appreciates about him. He is aggressive. Fortunately, he made this shot.

A defender of any attribute has two sides. There are advantages and disadvantages. A decisive shot may hit the iron, and a calm pass may miss opportunities. It doesn’t matter whether there is a difference in style.

The point difference has become 1 point again. Zhang Chen estimates that Stockton will also make a slight change. The Heat's two slams into Malone are more obvious. If Stockton didn't even notice this, it would not be a historic Top point guard.

I just don't know what he will do, whether to use offense to break the Heat's defensive rhythm or continue to pass the ball to let Malone forcefully tear the Heat's flanking attack on him. Zhang Chen couldn't figure it out, so he directly used extreme control, because He knew that this was the moment of truth, that the consequences of Stockton's choices would directly affect how he played in the final few minutes.

Stockton dribbled the ball forward with no expression on his face. In his eyes, he couldn't see a hint of omen. Zhang Chen's previous step from outside the three-point line became a half-step. It was not to put pressure on the opponent, it was purely It is in a state of absolute control that it is completely possible to not even give the opponent a chance to shoot a three-pointer.

Of course, Stockton had no idea of ​​​​shooting a three-pointer at all. It was still a skillful cross dribble and made a diagonal advance to the basket, and then Malone started to act again.

Zhang Chen still ran after Stockton, turned around and rushed towards Ma Long.

Stockton moved, a standard mid-ranger facing the rim.

It's not that he can't score because of his organization. The Heat let him play so clearly. If he doesn't make a show, the opponent can rest assured to attack Malone. It's not easy to play in the last few minutes.

The middle distance of this position is also the area where Stockton has the highest shooting rate. If it is on the two sides, he will usually choose to break through, but in this area, he can usually hit directly, and when the ball is shot, he feels very good. , As long as the ball is scored, the Heat's defensive strategy will be hit.

"Pa" a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, obviously he had already left.

The commentators on the scene were all stunned, "Here, Zhang Chen of the Heat team completed two turns in an instant and blocked John's shot. His physical fitness may still be underestimated."

Zhang Chen slapped Stockton's shot, and as soon as he hit the ground, he rushed out and picked up the ball in his hand.

Fortunately, this ball has activated the effect of absolute control, otherwise he would not be able to take care of both sides. Although Stockton completed the shooting quickly, but because of his height, the position of the shot was not very high, so Zhang Chen still caught up. up.

Picking up the ball, Zhang Chen rushed forward and completed the overtake with a domineering dunk.

"You should pass the ball just now, really, although there is no way to change the result." Zhang Chen said softly when he passed by Stockton.

This is one of the rare times he took the lead in spraying trash at the opponent, and he also wanted to try to see if he could irritate the famous point guard.

It's a pity that Stockton didn't even change his face, and didn't respond to him. Instead, he started to move forward with the same rhythm as before after receiving the baseline serve from his teammate.

In the same position, it was another pick-and-roll. Of course, Zhang Chen followed Stockton around Malone and rushed towards Malone.

Stockton accelerated this time and headed towards the basket.

The Heat still chose to pinch Malone. He had to find a way to break the situation. It’s not that he didn’t have the courage to shoot the ball, but after analysis, Zhang Chen did have the ability to block him. Stockton wouldn’t play in a fit of pique. player, so he changed his approach.

If someone comes up to stop him, he can naturally score the ball easily. If no one cares about him, he will score a layup. This is also a routine used in their pick-and-roll tactics.

Zhang Chen didn't choose to turn around to stop Stockton. He and PJ Brown didn't care about anything, they just blocked Malone one after the other.

Over there, Stockton has already made a shot to pick the basket. If he faces most teams, he will be sure to hit the ball, even the Bulls in last year's finals. The champion was even stronger, and Mourning jumped directly under the basket.

Stockton had to adjust the height of his shot a little, otherwise he might be blocked again.

In this case, making adjustments is already at his best. The height of the impacted basketball is slightly higher, and others also fell to the floor due to inertia, and Zhang Chen had already rushed to the basket when he shot. Now, this is his trust in Mourning, and it also comes from the improvement of his ability to predict.

Ma Long over there managed to squeeze PJ Brown away, and Zhang Chen had already grabbed the rebound.

Stockton got up from the ground, and suddenly reached out and cut towards the basketball in Zhang Chen's mouth.

Fortunately, Zhang Chen learned two tricks from Mourning. After catching the rebound, he protected the ball very well and was not hit by Stockton's sneak attack.

He pushed half sideways and passed the ball to Hardaway in front of him.

Hardaway dribbled the ball for a while, this time he passed the ball, and Dan Marley, who was on the fast break together, made a layup.

Zhang Chen touched his arm that was hit red by Stockton just now. That guy's strength is really great, but luckily it turned into a score. If he can't, it will be a big loss.

(End of this chapter)