king of defenders

Chapter 834 Meng Yun's Suggestion

The Heat called a timeout and the players came off the court.

Spoelstra said: "Nene, Salinger, I know you have tried your best, but I still hope that you can do better. The team needs you to do better, and I believe you can do better." Even better. And Luol Deng, use your experience, play more singles, you need to contain the defense, we have to liberate Meng Yun."

Nene and Salinger nodded together.

Luol Deng bit his lip and said, "Yes, coach."

Meng Yun must be liberated. He is the sharp knife on the offensive end and the team's strongest scoring point. If he is restricted, even others will get some opportunities because of it, but his finishing ability is not as good as Meng Yun's, and his efficiency is not as good as Meng Yun's. , The scoring is not concentrated enough, it is only piecemeal, and it may not be scored, and it will not cause any damage to the Bucks.

Spoelstra said again: "On the offensive end." He paused. This is the biggest problem. In the past, the Heat had an advantage against other teams, such as the Celtics, or the Celtics. It is the Hornets, but now that Whiteside and Monroe are injured, the previous advantages have become disadvantages.

After taking a deep breath, he continued: "There has been a problem with our infinite switch defense, so we have to make some adjustments, and we will stick to single defense later."

"Coach." Meng Yun said: "If we defend alone, we may not be able to stop it. The opponent's outside line is not weak. Dragic, Brogdon, and Middleton all have singles capabilities. Our defense must be very large. , In this way, there will be a lot of space inside, and it may be difficult to limit the opponent."

Spoelstra looked at Meng Yun. He also knew this. The inside line needs help defense, especially Antetokounmpo. If the outside line is very dangerous, what else can I do?The Bucks' position 123 is not weak.

Meng Yundao: "I suggest to switch defenses infinitely. On the offensive end, I will still play the 1st position. On the defensive end, I will switch to the 3rd position. I will help defend."

Spoelstra raised his brows, Craig and Rostern looked at each other, a little moved, and they whispered: "Coach, this is also a way, you can try it."

Spoelstra didn't answer right away, he was thinking.

Originally, Luol Deng helped the inside defense, and his position was handed over to the outside players to supplement the defense, changing defenses one by one, but the effect was not good.But if you let Meng Yun defend the No. 3 position and let him help the inside defense, the effect may really be better than Luol Deng. Meng Yun has height, bounce, and fast enough speed, so he is more adaptable than Luol Deng. This defensive strategy.

But if this is the case, it will be replaced.

"Okay." Spoelstra gritted his teeth and made a decision, "Just play like this. On the offensive end, Meng Yun will still play the 1st position. On the defensive end, Meng Yun will defend the 3rd position. He will help the inside defense. Luo Ralph Deng, you come down to rest, and Green comes on. Green, on the offensive end, you are still the 3rd position, cut multiple times, and be decisive if there is a three-pointer opportunity."

"Yes." Green agreed simply.

After such a substitution, the previous explanation to Luol Deng will be invalidated. This is also a problem. Spoelstra frowned and thought for a while, and said: "Johnson, you go too, and Lu Wei goes. Wait. On the defensive end, Green defends the No. 2 position, and Lu Wei defends the No. 1 position. Lu Wei, you need to play more singles and breakthroughs on the offensive end. The task I told Luol Deng earlier fell on you."

There must be another scoring point, so that Meng Yun can be freed from the opponent's double-team. If Luol Deng is replaced, then Lu Wei can only be played.

Lu Wei nodded heavily, with a serious expression.

After the decision was made, Spoelstra gave a few more instructions. When the timeout was over, he clapped his hands and watched the crowd for the last time. Then he sighed: "It's just that, Meng Yun's pressure will be even greater."

Craig and Rostern Ziqi nodded, looking solemn.

Meng Yun is needed on the offensive end, and he is also required to take on heavy responsibilities on the defensive end. The pressure is indeed great.

The two sides returned to the court, and the Bucks also carried out a personnel rotation, replacing Thorn Mark with Spencer Hawes. Bo is a bit out of place.

Heat attack.

Meng Yun pushed forward with the ball. After reaching the frontcourt, he tried it out. Sure enough, the opponent still double-teamed him and did not relax at all. Meng Yun sighed secretly and passed the ball to Lu Wei.

Lu Wei is also very clear about the current situation. It is the time when he is needed most. As a veteran, he has nothing to panic. He just explained in action that taking the ball is a breakthrough.

Double-teaming Meng Yun will inevitably miss another person, so Lu Wei's breakthrough became easier. Before the Bucks had time to switch defenses for a while, Lu Wei broke into the inside line. He leaned on the defender in the air, I found a physical confrontation, very experienced, and then held the basketball with one hand and hit the board high.

Swish!
The ball goes in.

"Good shot." Spoelstra couldn't help applauding, and he was a little relieved. Fortunately, Lu Wei is still reliable, and this is what he wants now.

Not far away, Kidd frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed. The Heat's intention to replace Lu Wei was obvious, and he would do the same if he were replaced, so that Meng Yun could be liberated.

But what's the use?
The problem on the defensive end still cannot be solved. Lu Wei can only solve the problem on the offensive end a little bit, and if Luol Deng is replaced by Green, can he solve the problem on the defensive end?

Can't!
The Bucks counterattacked, still playing inside, and the ball was given to Antetokounmpo. He has played very well this season. His explosive style of play is comparable to that of Westbrook, and he has captured many fans. Some other coaches were not stingy with their appreciation of Antetokounmpo when asked by reporters, calling him a future superstar.

The Bucks traded Monroe, dropped Jabari Parker, and dropped Michael Carter-Williams. Isn't that a statement that Antetokounmpo will be the cornerstone of the team?

Of course, Antetokounmpo does have the potential and strength to become the cornerstone of the team. His physical fitness is very good, and he is skilled. Salinger is at a disadvantage against him, and he is pushed back steadily.

Not once or twice, almost every time.

But at this moment, a figure rushed over, stretched out his hand to take out the ball, startled Antetokounmpo, and almost cut off the ball after a penalty. The speed of the opponent was very fast, and he hugged the ball subconsciously. When he had time to look at the person, he couldn't help but be surprised - it was Meng Yun who rushed over!

Kidd on the sidelines was also surprised, and then he frowned: "Is this the No. 3 position for Meng Fang? Yes, this is using him as a warrior Green, with his physical talent and court reading ability , not worse than Green, it is really suitable in the system of 'unlimited defense'."

(End of this chapter)