The Godfather of Basketball

Tang Tian didn't speak, and kissed Hathaway's cheek fiercely.

"I love you to death!"

Before, the coaching staff, including himself, only thought about the team's tactics, but forgot about it.

Howard's free throws are as bad as O'Neal's now.

The shark-cutting tactic is very famous, but the hacking tactic is only used by Popovich occasionally.

In fact, hacking tactics can easily get you into foul trouble if you don't use them well, so not many people use them.

But if Popovich can use it, he is not a problem at all.

At the regular meeting of the coaching staff the next day, Tang Tian brought up the slashing tactic, and Casey and Cassel slapped their foreheads one after another.

Specific tactics, and then some details, including when to cut, under what circumstances, who will cut, how to cut...

A tactic seems simple, but it still takes a lot of time to refine it.

And after the regular meeting is over, there will be on-court drills.

The emotions of the team members are also high again. Although the time is very tight, at least, they are confident now.

The next night, the Cavaliers played at home, ushered in the third game of the series, and also the first home of the series.

Quicken Loans Arena is packed, and the fans never lack enthusiasm, especially when the team needs them.

All kinds of cheering KT boards and slogans can be seen everywhere, and this arena will never be quiet tonight.

The players of the two teams appeared in the arena and started the final warm-up before the game.

Howard seemed to be in a very good mood. After losing the old O'Neal in the last game, he finally played his peak form.

"Dwight, are you confident of winning the away game tonight?"

"Confidence? Why not? Home and away games are the same for us. Our goal is to win the opponent and then rush to the final." Howard said a lot more rarely.

There was always a big smile on his face.

happy beast.

After the pre-match warm-up, the scene entered the opening ceremony.

Familiar music and ceremony, but the cheers of the fans were louder than ever.

The two sides started to introduce one after another.

The Magic maintained the lineup of the first two games.

On the Cavaliers' side, O'Neal still hangs up the exemption card. Kwame Brown is the starting center, and the other starters are the same as before.

The game started quickly, Howard was still very strong inside, and Brown was a little difficult to parry.

The Cavaliers are in a stalemate with the Magic relying on James' dominance and outside three-pointers.

Halfway through the second quarter of the game, the Magic led the Cavaliers 54-47. Howard had already scored a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Nelson dribbles across half court.

At this moment, Tang Tian, ​​who had been sitting for the entire field, got up and went to the sidelines, and gestured to the players on the field.

Howard received the ball inside.

But before he could turn around and hit back, Wallace on the weak side ran over and hugged him, and then stretched out his hand to signal for a foul.

Because the number of fouls in this quarter has reached, Howard went directly to the free throw line.

The fans at the scene were stunned for a moment, and then immediately realized that the Cavaliers were killing people.

Although hacking tactics were rare at this time, Popovich also used them.

Howard was a little upset. He was having fun playing Brown, but now he is going to make free throws.

Free throw.

Looking at the basket so far away, Howard felt a little guilty.

I don't know why, he just can't practice well.

The referee reached out to indicate 2 free throw opportunities, and then gave him the ball.

He dribbled, then took the ball and aimed it at the basket.

There was a burst of boos at the scene, and there was a swaying aura in front of my eyes.

"boom!"

The first ball went straight to the wrong side.

"Relax!" Carter came over and clapped his hands at this time.

He nodded, took a deep breath, and made the second free throw.

The booing is still there, and the interference is still there.

"boom!"

The ball hit the front of the rim, but luckily, it rolled in.

Made two free throws.

Howard made 59.2 percent of his free throws this season and 51.2 percent after entering the playoffs.

Play normally.

The Cavaliers advanced past halftime, and James organized at the top of the circle.

In addition to allowing the opponent to score fewer points in the slashing tactic, fans who use the tactic must also ensure the success rate of the attack, because while slashing, it is tantamount to giving the opponent another chance to score.

Wallace pulls to a high pick-and-roll. After James breaks through with the ball, he attracts double-teams and directly distributes it to the bottom corner Matthews.

Matthews shook Lewis, who had jumped out, rushed to the basket to attract Howard's defense and then received an empty ball. Brown dunked directly and scored.

The most stable way.

The Magic sent the backcourt ball, and before Nelson could dribble, Matthews hugged Howard directly, and then signaled for a foul.

There was a commotion at the scene.

The scenes of hacking tactics are not pretty.

Howard also broke away from Matthews with some displeasure, and looked maliciously at Tang Tian, ​​who was on the Cavaliers' bench.

Why does the old man on the Spurs like to use this trick, and why does the youngest Tang Tian also use this trick?

On the free throw line, he tried hard to control his emotions.

first penalty.

"boom!"

Did not enter.

Second penalty.

Still did not enter despite the interference.

Missed two free throws!

Brown stuck Lewis, and Wallace rushed to grab the defensive rebound.

"Damn it!" Howard waved his hands angrily.

Tang Tian reached out to applaud the players at this time, and then sat back on the bench.

Things like free throws have a lot to do with people's emotions. If you fail to make a penalty, the more you fail to make a penalty.

The Cavaliers pushed to the frontcourt, and this time James sent a second pass to Wallace in the bottom corner, who made a three-pointer.

52 to 55, the Cavaliers' tactics were extremely successful, and the score was close to 3 points in one fell swoop.

Stan Van Gundy on the sidelines couldn't help but reach out and rub his forehead.

Howard's free throw is the most troublesome.

Carter and Lewis, two veterans, are talking to Howard to ease his pressure.

Made two free throws.

This time he played normally.

The Cavaliers came to the frontcourt, and James' breakthrough caused Howard's thug foul.

"Little Emperor" goes to the free throw line.

Made two free throws.

He's shooting 76.8 percent from the free-throw line, which isn't too high, but is clearly assured under normal circumstances.

The difference between the two sides is only 2 points.

"beep!"

Without any suspense, Beverly threw himself on Howard.

Yes, continue to punish!

The timing of the Cavaliers' slashing tactic was at the end of the second quarter. At this time, the number of fouls was up. As long as there were fouls, free throws were made, and they were evenly distributed to everyone, so that the number of fouls would not be too many.

This is obviously purposeful, planned, and targeted.

Van Gundy brushed his hair harder, and the protruding forehead was on the verge of getting as shiny as his brother's.

The Cavaliers slashed and flew, but he didn't dare to replace Howard.

Howard's bad situation after he left the field, he has already experienced it in the first game.