msmithbooks Chapter 879 Top Athlete
Chapter 879 Top Athlete
Chapter 879 Top Athlete
Wang Meng sighed: "James is still good, this ball is very difficult!"
Yang Yi said: "For him, the difficulty is actually not bad. The Thunder team's defensive thinking is the same as that of the Warriors in last year's finals. Give you James one-on-one, don't pinch, and don't let you lead your teammates to deep positions. Then flank, and then cut off the passing line. In other words, I lock the shooter and let you beat me. I have no problem with you scoring 30 points, but if I don’t drive your teammates for you, it will consume you and exhaust you.”
The idea of the Thunder team is indeed as Yang Yi said. Donovan's team carefully studied the Cavaliers' games, especially the video of the Warriors and Cavaliers in last year's finals, and finally adopted this method.
Although the Warriors were eventually reversed in the Finals last season, they defended James in the right way.In fact, James + shooter's "one star and four shots" cannot be pinched at both ends on the defensive end.Basically, it is two bottles of poison to pick one bottle, and the Cavaliers' shooting ability is very good. I expect them to misfire, the probability is too low.Therefore, it is a correct strategy to consume James, let him score alone, and lock up others.
A large part of the reason for the Warriors' loss last season was that not only were they not defended well against James, but Irving was also not well defended.
So the Thunder learned a lesson, flanked Irving, consumed James with single defense, and locked the shooters.Unlike the Warriors, they have Xie Kai, the world's number one scorer, so they don't have to worry about not scoring in a stalemate.And they have a defensive backing, even if the offense can't play a high efficiency in a short period of time, they don't have to worry about being collapsed.
Neither team scored any sports goals at the end of the first quarter, so at the end of the first quarter, the Thunder temporarily led by 25 points at 23:2.
Section 2 started soon.
The Cavaliers took the lead in attacking, and Deron dribbled the ball halfway.
James asked for the ball with his back, and Deron lobbed it.
With his back facing Pickle, James was observing his teammates.
The Thunder stuck to the opponent's shooter so hard that Robertson almost didn't hang on to Korver.As long as the Cavaliers have no ball to cover, they will switch defenses and use their athletic ability and speed to chase the shooter.
In fact, the Cavaliers can't put Korver at all except Korver. None of the other four have a 4-point shooting rate of more than 3%.
James saw that he had no chance to pass the ball, so he hit Pickle on his back, turned over and hit the iron with a jumper!
Xie Kai closed the board and dribbled over by himself. This time Robertson came over to cover him.
The Cavaliers immediately flanked and thanked Kai!
Xie Kai decisively distributed the ball to Robertson who dismantled Xiashun!
Robertson knew that the opponent wanted to let him go for a 3-pointer, so he didn't shoot and hit the basket!
On the Cavaliers' side, the defense contracted, and Robertson rushed to the basket, causing a thug foul by Richard Jefferson!
Wang Meng laughed and said, "Robertson has learned how to be good. He stopped shooting 3s and started hitting the basket!"
Yang Yi said: "The Cavaliers have no height inside. The tallest James is 203. He is restrained by George. That is to say, their best frame protector on the court is not there, and the inside is undefended. It is wise for Robertson to attack the penalty area."
Robertson stood on the free throw line and made two free throws steadily!
At 27:23, the point difference was stretched to 4 points again!
On the Cavaliers side, James singled to the penalty area and was flanked. He barely passed the ball, and Deron got the ball from the outside!
Deron played Xie Kai, he used his signature continuous Crossover, but without speed, he couldn't get rid of Xie Kai!The time to attack is approaching, so he can only force his shot and increase the arc—three non-stick...
24 seconds are up, this ball is illegal!
The Thunder fans in the stands cheered endlessly, and some fans who liked Deron were also somewhat sad.
I think when Deron was in the Jazz, he was very prosperous. "Eating, sleeping and hitting Paul" was a routine operation. The pick-and-roll with Boozer made Jazz fans dream back to the 90s, as if they saw the combination of the postman and Stockton.
But time has passed, and today's Deron is no longer the chubby guy he used to be. His speed is too slow, and his competitive state is poor. He can only be used as a role player on the court.
Facing Xie Kai, who is the league's first defense, Deron really has enough energy to spare. If the ball hadn't adjusted the arc of the shot, it is very likely that he will get a hot pot.
The Thunder attacked, Xie Kai dribbled over and continued to pick and roll with Robertson.The reason why he chose the Robertson pick-and-roll, who couldn't shoot, was simply because it was Korver who defended Robertson.
Korver is over 35 years old, and his defense is now at the level of an ATM machine.Being caught and played by young Celtics players in the Eastern Conference Finals is still vivid in my mind.
How dare the Cavaliers let him defend Xie Kai, they can only flank.
This time, Xie Kai and Robertson played a dodge and went down without cover.
Xie Kai also passed the ball quickly, leading the ball, and Robertson caught the ball and went straight to the basket, completing a beautiful one-handed dunk!
Whoa - the shot was so fast that Richard Jefferson, who was helping on the rim, didn't even have time to block it!
At 29:23, the point difference reached 6 points, and the Cavaliers suspended!
The cheers in the Ford Center Arena were louder and louder. The coordination of the ball was so exquisite. Who would have thought that Robertson, who has always been a blue-collar player, could complete such frequent offensive finishes.
This is Xie Kai's fourth personal assist in this game!
Wang Meng sighed: "It's really amazing! Thank you for passing the ball, how can you pass it so well?"
Yang Yi said with a smile: "Xie Kai's vision and passing technique, only LeBron James can fight with him. When Durant was still in the Thunder before, Robertson never had such an exquisite cooperation."
The timeout ends and the game continues.Neither side made substitutions.
The Cavaliers attacked here, James took the screen and hit Gibson, stepped back and made a 3-point shot-hit!
29:26, the score difference reached 3 points!
This ball is very critical, once it is pulled away, it will not be good for the Cavaliers.
Xie Kai dribbled over and continued to pick and roll with Robertson!
This time it was still a dodge, but Xie Kai made a fake pass, tricked Korver, and suddenly accelerated and passed between the two opponents!
Xie Kai reached the 3-point line, facing Jefferson who was assisting in defense, a change of direction while moving, leaning on the opponent, then lowered the center of gravity, started, and hit the board with his left hand...
The referee's whistle sounded, and Xie Kai hit the ball high!
Wow--
The ball was so difficult that the Thunder fans at the scene couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
Thank you for the penalty hit!The point difference is back to 6 points!
Wang Meng exclaimed: "It really exploded!"
Yang Yi also sighed: "Top athletes observe the opponent's defense, read the defense instantly, and make the fastest and most timely judgment. This is simply not something that ordinary people can do!"
For the Cavaliers, James wants to return a 3-pointer!
Xie Kai closed the board, dribbled over, and gave a 3-point shot to the follow-up Pickled Pepper—sure!
At 35:26, the point difference further widened...
(End of this chapter)