NBA: Miller moment at the start

The 76ers serve the ball from the baseline.

Simmons controls the ball to the frontcourt and passes it to Redick.

Butler pulls to the high post for a screen and Redick passes the ball hand-to-hand, runs to a 45-degree angle, and Simmons screens and moves to the top of the arc.

Butler passes the ball back to Simmons, who breaks through with the ball, and Embiid at the free throw line blocks it and moves to the top of the arc.

The staggered movement of the four of them disrupts the Lakers' defense, and all of them are misaligned.

Caruso becomes the one defending Embiid, and Simmons passes the ball out, and Embiid doesn't even need to jump, and shoots a 3-pointer!

The force of his shot was a little too strong, and the basketball bounced out of the rim.

Simmons rushed into the inside without slowing down, grabbed the rebound, and threw it to Redick at a 45-degree angle.

Embid picked and rolled after missing the shot.

Redick used the screen to hit a 3-pointer from the outside.

The Lakers quickly sent the ball to the baseline to attack, but were discovered by the 76ers and failed, so they switched to a positional battle.

The 76ers' defensive formation changed.

Embid was at the basket, Simmons and Harris were on the left and right of the free throw line, Redick was in the middle, and defensive leader Butler was responsible for guarding Wang Ba.

Van Gundy immediately saw that this defensive formation was clever:

"It is a variation of the 32 zone defense, the 131 formation. The two wingers are tall and have long arms, strong athletic ability, and can shrink to the basket at any time to help defend. They can defend the two shooters Caruso and Pope on the wing, and at the same time, they can break through the ball-handler's route. Coach Brown found three problems with the three shooters."

Partner Jackson asked:

"The Lakers' three shooters have problems? Talk about it."

"The advantage of the three shooters is that they can open up space. The Lakers' three shooters have two very serious problems... Wang Ba is both the ball-handler who organizes the offense and a shooter... Secondly, he lacks the ability to break through. The 76ers' defensive weaknesses are Redick in the middle can only be solved by the ball handler's breakthrough. "

Van Gundy is a defensive master and saw the problem instantly. Jackson also saw the way after his analysis:

"So the 76ers boldly used Butler to defend alone. Wang Ba has no height advantage. Butler is experienced in defense. It is difficult to shake off the shot. It is best to break through and force the 76ers to shrink. However, Embiid can handle Wang Ba's breakthrough ability. He does not need his teammates to shrink to help. In other words, there is no solution?"

I don't know if there is a solution. It is a fact that the 76ers' defense has an immediate effect.

The Lakers' inside height is not enough. Wang Ba's connection with his teammates was cut off, and finally the forced shot missed.

The 76ers controlled the rebound and immediately pushed forward the counterattack. The Lakers retreated quickly and did not give them a chance to score directly.

Simmons and Butler picked and rolled to attract defense and passed the ball to Harris in the right corner.

Harris made a three-pointer with a knife in his hand.

Rondo found that the 76ers' defense was not good for the Lakers, and wanted to chase and attack the opponent, but the opponent was unstable. The 76ers retreated quickly and very specifically.

Wang Ba was blocked to death, Caruso attacked the inside line but was interfered by Simmons and failed to hit. Kuzma followed up and dunked for 2 points.

It was probably because the Lakers' fast play stimulated the 76ers. Simmons began to speed up. The ball passed half court and found Embiid at the free throw line.

Directly passed the ball to Embiid, who shook off Kuzma with his footsteps and scored the ball before Wang Ba made up for the defense.

The two sides started a fast-paced offensive and defensive battle, and the game was difficult to resolve.

Brown requested a timeout.

After the timeout, the 76ers began to suppress the rhythm and fight a positional battle. The Lakers' disadvantage was infinitely magnified, and they were beaten 11:2.

The 76ers tied the score.

Walton Jr. requested a timeout, but there was no good solution. Wang Ba suggested:

"Switch Rondo in."

"I play without the ball, otherwise the 3-point points with the ball overlap, and there is no way to tear the 76ers' defense."

Walton Jr. listened to the advice, chose to change players, and emphasized:

"We will play the No. 4 tactic, and the others will provide screens for Wang Ba, and Rondo will pass the ball to Wang Ba."

The Lakers' No. 4 tactic is very simple.

Wang Ba, who has no ball, runs screens. As long as his teammates see Wang Ba coming, they will immediately provide screens until Wang Ba runs out of the 3-point space.

The characteristic of this tactic is that there is no tactic, it is simple and crude.

At the same time,

Rondo has autonomy. When Wang Ba is double-teamed, he finds an open teammate and passes the ball.

The Lakers' adjustment has an immediate effect.

Wang Ba keeps going around the screen, and Butler must follow, but Wang Ba's movement is very coquettish.

With Pope's screen, get rid of Butler,

Then with Kuzma's screen, get rid of Harris's backup defense,

The 76ers switched defenses infinitely, Simmons backup defense,

If you can't get rid of Simmons, ask Caruso for screen, get rid of Simmons, and Butler follows.

The 3 generals of the 76ers are really powerful,

The Lakers screened many times, but they didn't lose Wang Ba,Wang Ba used his ultimate move,

He cut from the top line to the low post, Kuzma went to the free throw line to screen, and at the moment when the 76ers switched defense, he ran in the opposite direction to the 3-point line.

Butler thought he was switching defense, and he switched defense with Kuzma and Harris to the inside line, but there was no one at all,

Wang Ba successfully ran out of the open space, and just turned around at a 45-degree angle on the right, Rondo's pass was already in place, and he received the ball and shot calmly.

Swish!

3 points hit steadily.

Steady hit!

The Lakers led by 3 points!

Brown on the sidelines shook his head helplessly:

"As long as he is given an open space, he can score. This guy is really terrifying. Fortunately, his other conditions are insufficient, otherwise it would be a big trouble."

The 76ers attacked,

Redick made a tough 3-pointer against the defense, and the two sides tied again.

Looking back, Wang Ba continued to go around the screen. After going around the screen three times in a row, he used Kuzma's screen for the fourth time and went out of the baseline.

Rondo's pass was immediately in place.

He received the ball and was about to shoot, but Embiid, who was defending, rushed over.

He was tall and had long arms, which could easily interfere with the shot. Wang Ba hit the ground and passed the ball through the crotch, sending the ball to Kuzma.

There was no one under the basket.

Kuzma shouted and dunked with both hands.

The basketball stand was constantly shaking because of his pulling, and he groaned in pain.

Coach Brown shook his head helplessly again.

It's not terrible for a player to score a lot, there is always a way to limit him. If he can score and pass the ball, it will be very troublesome.

Wang Ba is such a troublesome player.

Embiid was penetrated again, and the shame of being penetrated twice in the first half surged in his heart again.

"Softie!"

"You're like a woman!"

"Challenge me if you can!"

"Only cowards shoot 3-pointers!"

Wang Ba replied:

"You shoot as many 3-pointers as I do. I'm a coward, a woman, a softie. What are you? A shemale?"

Embid wanted to slap himself in the face. Playing with him was just asking for trouble.

He said arrogantly:

"Don't play with words. If you're a man, challenge me. I can raise the stakes."

"You wish! Wait until you fulfill the bet before you bet with me!"

He is not afraid of challenges, but he will not refuse all comers. If he continues to bet after taking advantage of others, he is a fool.

Besides, there is indeed a gap between his strength and Embiid's. He has no chance of winning if he agrees to it unexpectedly and cheats.

Of course,

Bet is out of the question. Singles are still possible.