Super Lord of the Rings

The Warriors' weakness is on the offensive end. Like the Spurs, they lack a super scorer who can make the final decision.

Their leading scorer is Thompson, averaging 24.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 46.3% from the field, 43.9% from three-point range, and 87.9% from free throws.

From all aspects, he is much weaker than Wang Jun. He relies too much on jump shots to score. He only averages 3.8 free throws per game and lacks lethality.

It is easier for Thompson to guard Carroll on the defensive end, but not so easy on the offensive end, with Wang Jun facing off against him.

He couldn't break through in a one-on-one challenge with Wang Jun, and his best step-back jump shot was always interfered with. He is imitating Wang Jun's playing style, and the two of them face off. This is "playing a big knife in front of Guan Gong."

Thompson relied on the cover of his teammates to escape, and Aminu's role as a starter came into play. He and Carroll were swinging forward. No matter who was the power forward, they changed defense very quickly and could interfere with outside shots.

In such a system, the Kings' only weakness is interior defense, and the Warriors' two starting interior players are not good at attacking the basket.

Green's strength lies in opening up space and coordinating the attack. His shooting range reaches beyond the three-point line, just like a weakened version of James, which will create more breakthrough opportunities for defenders.

If Green supports and shoots from the outside, Aminu can defend him; he is shorter than Aminu and Carroll. Attacking the basket will consume a lot of energy and the efficiency will not be high.

Noah is not a threat on the offensive end and can be released from mid- to long-range. After he missed two shots, he didn't dare to try another mid-range shot. He stood on the outside to score the ball, or waited for his teammates to respond.

There was one ball that definitely made O'Neal's top five embarrassments, and it made all the fans laugh. The 24-second attack time has expired. Noah got the ball in a high position and passed the ball with no one in front of him to defend him.

His offense has never been good, relying mainly on air cuts, layups and secondary offenses to grab offensive rebounds.

They were all strictly defensive, and the Warriors' overall offense was in trouble, but the Kings opened up, relying on the individual abilities of the stars, singles!

Wang Jun had 8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Curry had 9 points, and the Kings led 24-16 in the first quarter.

Lowry and Thompson, the poor version of Splash, performed poorly. Lowry scored 4 points and 2 assists. Thompson made 0 of 6 shots, no points, no assists, and only grabbed one rebound.

ESPN commentator Van Gundy praised Kidd.

"Kidd's decision to start Aminu at the 4th position was a stroke of genius.

The Kings must renew Aminu's contract in the summer. Even if his offensive ability is average, this is a seriously underestimated player. "

McBrin smiled and said: "This kind of system is suitable for the team and can produce better players than poaching players in the free market. After the Kings entered the playoffs, they transformed into a strong defensive team. Smith is also good at guarding pick-and-rolls. Coming off the bench is just to add organizational points in the second quarter, and these two play a huge role.”

Courtney Lee, Carter, Covington, Smith, and Patterson formed the Kings' bench.

Brooks stayed on the bench waiting for opportunities. In order to strengthen defense, Kidd often did not play point guard, allowing Carter and Smith to organize. This was a highlight of the tactics.

Gobert played a long time in the regular season as a starter, but he was injured for four weeks. Whiteside performed so well and became a stable double-double machine, plus his super shot-blocking ability, that he took away the starting lineup.

Whiteside also has a mid-range shot that can open up space better than Gobert.

When entering the playoffs and playing small-ball tactics, "France Daniel Wu" could only be a quiet handsome man on the sidelines.

His journey this season has been like a roller coaster, up and down. This arrangement is indeed more beneficial to the team. Whiteside, who entered the league earlier, has accumulated a lot of playoff experience.

The Warriors' bench is equally luxurious, with Livingston, Rush, Iguodala, Monroe, and Speights.

In the substitute contest, the Kings still have the upper hand.

The Kings mainly focus on outside shooting, supplemented by breakthroughs, which exactly targets the Warriors' weaknesses. Monroe and Speights move too slowly.

Smith was not suitable as a small forward, so he couldn't play well in the Pistons. After entering the Kings system, he was at the No. 4 position like a fish in water. The offensive end opened up and he passed Monroe several times with the ball.

Courtney Lee and Patterson ran around without the ball, caught the ball and hit two three-pointers.

Courtney Lee's three-point shooting percentage in the regular season was 40.2%, which soared to 46.7% in the playoffs. He averaged 13.3 points per game and was an important rotation at the 1st and 2nd positions.

After three minutes of play, the point difference widened to 15 points. Warriors coach Steve Kerr requested a timeout and was forced to adjust the lineup.

Zhang Lili sighed: "The Kings firmly took the initiative in the opening game and played very easily. A good start is guaranteed."

Yu Jia smiled and said: "The Warriors' current problem is not just defense, but also the inability to open up the offense. Just with one more Smith, the Kings' defense has completely changed."

After the timeout ended, Wang Jun continued to sit off the court to rest and watch his teammates perform.

Since training reached level 80 and received an alien rating, Wang Jun's self-confidence has reached an astonishing level. He feels that he can defeat no matter who the opponent is, even if he is chased for points in the second quarter.

Wang Jun was as steady as a rock, and these teammates were so upbeat that they didn't let the Warriors get closer to the score after playing for six minutes.

When Wang Jun returned to the court, the person who defended him became Iguodala.

Iguodala only averaged 7.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.2 steals per game in the regular season. He was willing to be a blue-collar player. Entering the playoffs, he averaged 30 minutes per game, averaging 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

Iguodala has rich experience in defense. When Wang Jun plays from behind, he will retreat and cut the ball. When preventing a breakthrough from the frame, he will use his body to block it, and then wait for an opportunity to cut the ball and make accurate judgments.

He guarded Wang Jun for two rounds, and Kidd immediately made adjustments. Gobert came on to replace Patterson, reducing one three-point shooting point and focusing on the pick-and-roll.

Wang Jun relied on a screen to get rid of Iguodala, attracted Noah to switch defenses and broke through the baseline. He waited for his teammates to cut and lob inside, and Gobert scored a layup.

Iguodala is very good at defending the perimeter, but after all, he is only 198cm tall. No matter how strong he is, he will be defeated against 216cm Gobert. Gobert caught the ball close to the basket, and it was difficult for Green to block shots when returning to defense. This is an absolute height advantage.

It was much easier for Wang Jun to challenge Noah alone. There was a significant difference in speed between the two. In the next round, Noah was a little slow to change defenses, and Wang Jun jumped past him.

He attracted Green's defense under the basket and then passed the ball to the left. Smith took off after catching the ball and scored with a left-hand tomahawk dunk.

The Warriors attack, the Kings mix defense, and switch defenses when encountering pick-and-rolls on the outside. Gobert is always on the baseline, retreating to the basket at any time to guard the penalty area. The Kings guarded Thompson and Lowry tightly and let others shoot.

Iguodala and Green have average jump shots, and Noah is even worse. On the bench sits Monroe, who can attack, but Cole does not dare to send him on the court. That would make it even harder to guard Wang Jun.

The Warriors can't beat the Kings, and the stars are inferior in one-on-one duels. Not only is Thompson inferior to Wang Jun, but Curry also has the upper hand against Lowry. He has a height advantage and has a chance to make a pull-out shot.

Looking at Curry's shot selection, it's like being blind. He shoots in front of people, and the shot is fast, but he can score.

In the final quarter, Cole made a desperate effort to play small ball tactics, allowing Green to play center, Barnes at power forward, and Iguodala at small forward, and cooperated with the two guards to counterattack and shoot three-pointers.

The Kings also sent out the "Death Five", with Smith as a center forward, and the other four players, Carroll, Wang Jun, Courtney Lee, and Curry.

Looking at the regular season as a whole, lineup rotation is very important. Entering the playoffs, the individual abilities of stars play a greater role.

After speeding up the tempo, the Kings were slightly better, and the point difference widened even further. With three minutes left, the Kings led by 22 points and the game entered garbage time.

In the end, 115 to 95, the Kings got a good start.

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