The Basketball Court Swordsman

When the Dallas Mavericks won the championship in 2011, there was a very important but not very gorgeous important championship puzzle, "Boxing King" Tyson Chandler.

Chandler's defense made the Mavericks extremely safe inside, and few dared to challenge the Mavericks' three-second zone blatantly. But the good times didn't last long. Chandler left Dallas as soon as he won the championship, and the Mavericks have always lacked a center who can protect the basket well. Until this season, the Mavericks found Kaman.

Of course, the level of Kaman on the defensive end cannot be compared with Chandler. It's just that Kaman is indeed a very good choice for the generals among the short ones. At least in the first half of the game, he didn't let Al Horford's low offense work.

But apart from Kaman, the Mavericks have almost no internal reserves. Whether it is the former All-Star forward Elton Brand or Troy Murphy, who has played under Henson, they don't have too strong frame protection ability. This year's second-round pick Bernard James? Come on, but not everyone can be like Henson, who can always succeed in low-ranking Taobao.

So when Carlisle replaced Chris Kaman with Bernard James, a first-year rookie, he was surprised to find that Yi Jianlian, who had just performed well, was replaced! In place of Yi Jianlian, it is the Pacers' starting center, Al Horford!

No wonder the Pacers just used Yi Jianlian to play the fifth position. The original purpose was to let Horford avoid Kaman and easily score points!

"Old Fox!" Carlisle yelled. He believed that Stevens and Vogel would not develop such a dangerous rotation strategy. All of this must have been blended by Henson during the intermission!

As long as Stevens and Vogel are given the right players, they can concentrate on tactics. Especially on the offensive end, the last time that Spurs Stevens asked Paul to give Horford a pick-and-roll, it has proved that he can play Horford!

"The timeout is over, and both sides have substitutions. The Mavericks replaced Dirk and Kaman inside, replaced by Brand and Bernard James. On the Pacers side, they replaced Al Horford with Al Horford. Under Yi Jianlian, Danny Green replaced Leonard. God, they are now in all five positions with a solid three-point shooting percentage!"

Stevens was completely changing players according to the instructions on the small note, but after he tasted the sweetness, he no longer questioned Henson's weird strategy.

After coming back from a timeout, Nowitzki planned to play Danny Green for the first time. Leonard can steal himself. Green can't do it, right?

But this time, Horford's double-teaming was very decisive! He not only blocked the basket, but also blocked Nowitzki's pass to Bernard!

Bernard James can say that his offensive ability is almost zero, and he can do nothing but dunks. So if Bernard gets the ball out of the three-second zone, Horford has enough time to retreat to prevent Bernard from hitting the basket. If Bernard insists on receiving a direct dunk in the three-second zone, Dirk must risk a mistake to pass the ball, and Bernard must also be careful not to attack for three seconds. This is why now, the Pacers dare to double-team decisively.

Horford's simple double-teaming made the Mavericks' desire to open the situation from the inside failed again!

"Damn it!" Carlisle stomped his feet unwillingly. Why could the guy Henson Joe not be on the court and could have such a big impact on the game?

In the end, Dirk had to distribute the ball to Mayo. This time, Mayo scored a "fairy ball" under George's dripping defense and barely allowed the Mavericks to lead again. But Carlisle knew very well that his team could not have this kind of luck in every round!

Finally scoring a goal, the Mavericks can also be armed with peace of mind. But the Pacers' rhythm is still very fast, and it doesn't give the Mavericks any time to breathe.

Paul passed the ball to George before he crossed the midfield line. The Mavericks players almost fell into position when the Pacers' offense came.

George made a breakthrough and divided the ball to Paul after halfway through. Paul passed the ball and didn't let the ball stay in his hands. A true master of the field can play a big role even if you don't have to keep the ball.

The players run and pass, completely open the space of the Mavericks. Horford held the ball from the arc outside the three-point line, dribbled the ball with a low weight after a false shot.

Don't think Horford can't dribble, dare not in front of a small man, and is still stable in front of a big man. Horford's omnipotence, but the real omnipotence.

Bernard James was a leaping man in college with a gratifying arm span, often lighting the court with a wonderful volleyball cap. But after entering the NBA, Bernard's movement speed is very problematic. At the same height of 2.08 meters, Horford and Bernard are like guards and center forwards.

Horford used his speed to pass Bernard to the rim. Seeing this, the Mavericks' defense had to shrink. If you don't shrink, Horford will be able to dunk!

Seeing that the Mavericks were about to complete the encirclement of Horford, Horford jumped up and delivered the ball to Paul! Everyone thought Horford would be the end point, but everyone knew that he still had the patience to pass the ball!

Because the Mavericks' defense was attracted to shrink, Collison was still a few strides away from Paul at this time. CP3 is not polite and shoots after receiving the ball. With the body twitching and the Nets "white waves", Carlisle fell into "kidney time" again.

"Very patient, Horford's vision is also very broad. Everyone, including me, thought he was going to end the offense. As everyone knows, Al was stunned to find a teammate in the open. Pacers offense and the first half It’s a lot smoother than that, and the Pacers have used Horford’s versatility to open up the situation more than once this season."

Hearing Reggie Miller's commentary, Henson nodded joyfully. Horford's horror lies in his versatility, so Stevens in the second half let Horford focus more on defense and coping, instead of letting him go to low position melee like the first half.

Henson asked Horford to stagger Kaman in order to make him score more efficiently. But Stevens caught this mentality, and instead let Horford be a support point, making the Mavericks hard to defend! When the Mavericks all pounced on Horford, Horford passed the ball.

"Haha!" Henson laughed. Stevens did not live up to his expectations! On the offensive end, there are only tactics that you can't think of, and there are no tactics that Stevens can't develop.

Carlisle was a little anxious and was eaten to death. He was eaten to death by the Pacers' small lineup! Carlisle originally hoped to use a solid defense to stabilize the score, and then at the last moment rely on his own experience and Dirk's strength to end the game. But now, when the Pacers can re-play a fast-paced counterattack, they don't know if the score can be defended.

In the subsequent attack, Mayo was no longer magical. Under George's fingertips defense, Mayo shot and hit the iron, crooked. Perhaps the 21 points per game in the last nine games has already made Mayo drift off. Mayo, who is only 1.96 meters tall, shoots against George who is 2.06 meters. It is a ghost who can be efficient.

At the moment Mayo shot, Paul had already crossed the midfield line, Horford launched a fast break with a long pass, another fast break! The Pacers are getting faster and faster, and they won't give the Mavericks a chance at all, and they won't give a second chance! Henson's daring and extremely small lineup made the Pacers soar!

Don't give up the fourth position, give up the fourth position completely, and there is not even a player who can top the fourth position like Granger. People thought this was suicide at first, but unexpectedly it became a turning point in the game.

Henson is even thinking that if Antetokounmpo, who is tall and arm-length, can be brought in next summer, he might be able to make an ultra-small lineup that doesn't even need the fifth position...

"Tsk tusk", thinking of this, Henson couldn't help shook his head. Damn, is it so strong by accident?

Paul went straight to the basket after receiving the basketball in the frontcourt, but as expected it was another point goal. Horford was the receiver!

Horford just arrived at the top of the arc outside the three-point line, at the same position as last round! The immature Bernard originally rushed back to the penalty area to defend Paul, but he didn't know that Paul could pass the ball again.

Seeing Horford ready to shoot, Bernard is ready to show his skills on the college basketball court-volleyball cap!

But Bernard's mediocre movement speed made him unable to keep up with Horford's shot. Horford had already shot the ball and Bernard was about to arrive. And very unfortunately, he couldn't stop in the air and knocked Horford directly and was called a defensive foul.

At the same time, with a three-pointer into the net, Carlisle opened his mouth wide and waved to Murphy.

"Go and replace that **** kid, I can't stand it anymore."

Horford got a chance to hit a four-pointer, it's strange that Carlisle can still see it!

Henson kept Horford on the court until now. Of course, that Stevens's use of Horford's identity is wonderful.

Carlisle shook his head, this is not fair at all, this is equivalent to 1 to 2! Moreover, neither Henson nor Stevens are good people, each one is very cunning!

At this time, Carlisle suddenly remembered a sentence that Henson had said.

"Even my assistant is the best coach. Are you still afraid that I can't win the ball?"