NBA: This Center Is So Stable

The game was played in the middle of a long battle.

Chapter 87 2-3 zone defense

Knicks coaching bench.

Don Cheney consulted the players and the Knicks coaching staff and decided to change the defensive strategy to 2-3 zone defense.

James’s ability to rush the basket has completely torn the Knicks’ defense line, and they must make adjustments to deal with it.

And the 2-3 zone defense can be said to be a zone defense tactic that is used more frequently in the Knicks’ training games.

So there is no need to worry about the proficiency, but this defensive tactic tests the center’s defense ability and awareness, but it can effectively alleviate the threat of the opponent rushing the basket to a certain extent.

Don Cheney is still very confident in Wang Song’s ability to protect the box.

On the other side.

The Cavaliers coaching staff is also arranging tactics intensively.

Paul Silas is full of confidence!

“Keep up this state, boys! We will win this game and top the Eastern Conference!”

Paul Silas did not forget to encourage the Cavaliers players. Obviously, he was very satisfied with the Cavaliers’ performance in the first quarter.

He then put his hand on James’ shoulder: “LeBron, this game will prove that you are the best rookie in the league!”

He also did not forget the superstar of the PUA team!

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Kurt Thomas!

Just as Don Cheney was surrounded by the crowd and was passionate, the team’s new tactical coach, who was also Wang Song’s college coach.

Herb Sendek pulled him aside to give him a small lesson.

“Kurt! The team is now on the verge of life and death. Just use whatever means you have, don’t hide it anymore.”

Herb Sendek looked at the Knicks’ starting forward with a serious face.

Dirty Kurt seemed to have realized something!

The direction of Herb Sendek’s words couldn’t be more obvious, but Kurt didn’t mind.

The assistant coach wanted to disrupt the opponent’s rhythm and state through some fouls. This is the tactical positioning of Dirty Kurt in the Knicks.

Apart from being hated, it’s not a big problem.

Since the Knicks’ winning streak since the start of the season, Dirty Kurt has gradually gotten used to his new position in the team.

That is the Knicks twin towers formed with Wang Song!

Now he suddenly returns to his old job, which is really a bit uncomfortable.

Just looking at the sea of ​​people in the Quicken Loans Center, he still feels a little weak in his heart.

The second quarter of the game started.

The commentary of the live broadcast room on the other side of the ocean sounded.

“Okay, let’s get back to the game, the Knicks’ starting forward is back, wait, they changed to a strange position.”

“The Knicks’ defensive position has changed from man-to-man to 23 zone defense. This is a very bold attempt!”

“Indeed, this is a huge test for the team’s cooperation.”

Coach Zhang locked his eyes on Wang Song on the court, and was a little worried.

Zhang Weiping, who was once a national player, knows very well that for a rookie who has just been exposed to the tactical system for a short time, the running and position judgment of the zone defense are undoubtedly a huge test.

In just a few months, it is probably difficult for Wang Song to master it to perfection!

More importantly, it is the tacit understanding between teammates.

Although from the scene, Wang Song and his teammates in the Knicks get along well.

But there are only a handful of teams that can really cooperate smoothly in the zone defense.

Not only the two professional commentators of the Central Sports Center!

Even the fans in the Xinhu Sports live broadcast room expressed their concerns.

——[Have the Knicks been forced into this situation? They actually adjusted their defensive strategy… I have watched so many Knicks games this season, and this is the first time I have seen them so nervous. 】

——[The Cavaliers’ offense is really fierce! The accuracy of the outside line is the same as in the training game. The most important thing is that no one in the Knicks can defend James alone, which is also an important reason why the Knicks’ defense line was broken! 】

——【The most outrageous thing is this Big Z. His career mid-range shooting percentage is less than 40%. Today, he made 3 of 3 shots and scored 6 points from mid-range shots alone, causing Wang Song to have to keep an eye on him. 】

——【The double team defense should be improved. Cleveland can’t always keep such a good touch, right? 】

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Just as the domestic barrage was rolling, the game in the stadium had already begun.

Facing the Knicks who had reorganized their lineup, the Cavaliers seemed to be well prepared.

James held the ball at the top of the arc and calmly directed his teammates’ running positions.

In the current Cavaliers’ lineup, only Big Z does not have the ability to shoot three-pointers, otherwise the Cavaliers can choose a five-out style.

Five players

The players stand outside and attract the defense to the strong side, and the ball holder uses his personal ability to break through the weak side and pass the ball to create opportunities.

Because this method consumes more energy, most teams now choose zone offense when there are four outside and one inside, and break down the opponent’s defense through fast conduction and off-ball screens on the weak side.

This is the offensive strategy that Paul Silas arranged before the game started.

James suddenly felt that the coach who looked dark was something, and he could predict the next step of the Knicks in advance.

The Knicks players who didn’t know they were seen through were trying to cooperate and try not to lose points.

Nash, who was standing at the front, directed his teammates’ positions: “Pay attention to your defensive positions, double-team more to interfere, and leave the No. 23 rookie open when necessary, don’t foul!”

Listening to the command of the Son of Wind, Wang Song saw that James’s face suddenly became uncertain.

He secretly sighed in his heart that the old ones are still the best.

Although he didn’t curse, Nash’s words were so hurtful.

Perhaps he was stimulated!

The next moment after Nash finished commanding, James moved.

Big Z gave James a solid screen, blocking Tim Thomas in front of him. James took the opportunity to get rid of him and rushed to the basket. Kurt and Wang Song retreated to the basket.

Unexpectedly, there was a commotion in the Knicks’ defense camp on the other side.

Who would have thought that James would take a step in front of the right three-point line and shoot directly from a long distance.

Swish!

Hit!

The scoreboard jumped, 30:20!

For the first time, the Cavaliers expanded their lead to double digits, and they seemed to be one step closer to victory.

Switching offense.

Wang Song settled in the low post, ready to ask for the ball.

Suddenly, a perverted voice with excitement rang in my ears.

“Give up struggling, rookie!”

Big Z challenged Wang Song with a nonchalant look on his face, and his face was full of slaps.

“Even if you scored this goal with great effort, so what? You can’t win the game.”

After the first quarter, the Lithuanian center had a basic understanding of Wang Song’s strength.

Except for the fact that his young experience needs to be improved, this Chinese boy has almost no shortcomings.

He is proficient in all the skills under the basket. Whether it is back-to-the-basket or face-to-basket, Big Z can see the shadow of those top inside players he has faced in him.

So now Big Z is completely calm, whether the opponent scores or not!

In fact, his performance today is not bad. Except for a few offensive rebounds robbed by Wang Song, he has also improved slightly on the offensive end.

Rounding it off, it can be considered a tie with Wang Song!

(End of this chapter)