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Chapter 468 [Increased confidence, hidden dangers of the sun]

O'Neal only won one championship with the Lakers, but no one will underestimate him. Due to the ferocity of "Sharks", meat shield centers in the NBA free market generally command a premium. The Mavericks offered Dampier a high-paying, long-term contract, not just because he had 12 points and 12 rebounds last season, but it's hard to find a free market shield.

Had the Lakers not been willing to send Robert Horry, a well-known veteran in the league, as a bargaining chip, the Cavaliers would not have sent Diop to the Lakers. Now the Cavaliers management is a little regretful, because the high-ranking rookie center Araujo played poorly, moved slowly, and his defense was not as good as Diop.

In terms of tactics, Yang Rui knows how to master D'Antoni, and is proficient in fast breaks, pick-and-rolls, and zone defense. Only in terms of team building, D'Antoni cannot learn. He does not have the vision of a reborn player.

In the summer, the Suns signed Japanese point guard Yuta Tabashi who was of no use, but he was waived after playing 4 games for the team. Instead of wasting this time, it is better to find a high center from non-draft players or second-round picks and try to train him. For example, the meat shield center from South Korea is 221cm tall and weighs 138kg. He has not played in the Trail Blazers yet. It is such a waste.

If traded, he will stage a "Hippo Epic" in the Suns, making players who have played against him want to look up to the sky and sigh - If he is born in Yu, how can he be promoted? !

Of course, this is just YY... This guy's level is too bad and he definitely can't be cultivated.

After the timeout, D'Antoni chose to make a substitution. O'Neal Jr. returned to the court early and replaced Steven Hunter. D'Antoni wants to use inside mobility to regain the initiative, and O'Neal Jr.'s defense against Yao Ming will have better results.

Yang Rui made no substitutions, and Yao Ming Odom took the bench.

The Suns attacked, Barbosa and O'Neal Jr. played a pick-and-roll, and Yao Ming's zone defense failed to come out from the bottom line. Barbosa made a sudden stop and made a jumper. 36 to 37.

When the Lakers attacked, Mo Williams brought to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll with Yao Ming in the middle. Barbosa quickly pursued the defense and distributed the ball to the middle. Now "No Pass" has been transformed by Yang Rui into "No Pass". Even if he is a substitute, he is only the third offensive option on the field.

Yao Ming holds the ball high above his head and observes his teammates' movements. This is what Yang Rui asked him to coach. As the tallest player in the league, it is difficult for opponents to stop him from passing the ball if they don't jump.

O'Neal's center of gravity is slightly lowered and one step away, which can not only interfere with shooting, but also prevent breakthroughs. At this time, Odom on the right made an off-ball screen for Hoiberg, helping him get rid of Jacobson, and Yao Ming passed the ball.

Passing awareness can be cultivated. During the training camp, the players received a piece of information provided by the coaching staff, which detailed the coordination routes. When Yao Ming is organizing in the middle, he only needs to observe two points. One is the defender running up from the baseline on the right side, and the other is Ariza who is cutting inside at 70 degrees from the left side.

The Suns' backup shooting guard Jacobson can shoot, but has average physical fitness. He has loopholes in defense and is too slow to pursue defense.

Hoiberg didn't take many shots, but his three-point shooting percentage was 46%. This kind of person must not let go. Marion quickly changed defense. At this time, Odom made an air cut.

Hoiberg received the ball without pausing and returned the ball to Yao Ming in the middle, fully demonstrating the experience of the veteran. If he directly passes the ball to Odom in the low post, he will be interfered by Marion, and a mistake is likely to occur, because Jacobson is also following, and the 198CM misalignment can be defended. Passing to Yao Ming, the tall pass is difficult to interfere with, and it also attracts O'Neal to retreat to the basket to help defend.

Yao Ming immediately passed the ball to the basket. This is a routine that Yang Rui likes to arrange. O'Neal and Miller often played during the Raptors period, causing headaches for opponents.

Now it's O'Neal's turn to have a headache. He doesn't dare to retreat or let go of Yao Ming.

Odom caught the ball in the penalty area, leaned against Jacobson, turned around and hit the ball with his left hand. 38 to 37.

Jacobson is 198cm tall and weighs 98kg. He is relatively strong, but he cannot jump at all and his speed is slow. It is useless to just push people up.

When returning to defense, Odom and Yao Ming clapped their hands, both smiling.

Zhang Lili said: “This kind of cooperation is very effective in breaking the zone defense.

Odom can't take advantage of blue-collar insiders in the low post. Playing as a forward and swingman is a mismatch, which is easy and enjoyable. Yao Ming passed the ball well and became more confident as he played. "

Yu Jia said: "Yao Ming will definitely become a super center if he practices support well. He is more comprehensive than O'Neal."

The Suns attack, Barbosa plays the pick-and-roll, and the Lakers don't switch defenses, letting the defenders chase.

The players are playing strictly according to the coaching staff's arrangements. If the players on the wings chase Barbosa, the zone defense formation will be messed up. Barbosa will distribute the ball, and the Suns will get open shooting opportunities from the outside. The most terrifying offensive method of the Suns this year is the three-pointer, which is unstoppable from the outside.

Barbosa made an emergency stop and scored another one. 38 to 39.

The Lakers attacked, and Yao Ming passed the ball to the side defender. This time Marion changed defense a little slower. Hoiberg caught the ball and made an emergency stop jumper. The ball drew a perfect arc and hit the net hollowly. 41 to 39.

Marion wanted his teammates to chase him and ensure a zone defense system to limit the opponent's air cuts, but he found out after one try that it didn't work.

When the Suns attacked, Barbosa tried another pick-and-roll and was caught up by Mo Williams. Due to interference, he missed the shot and Yao Ming got the rebound.

On the sidelines, Yang Rui and D'Antoni watched the game calmly, ignoring any loopholes in defense. They believed in their team's offense and the score rose alternately. In the second half, the main players of both sides came back, and the fight was still inseparable. It wasn't that they didn't care about defense, but that they really couldn't defend it.

The Lakers lead 61 to 60.

Jim Jackson started to play in the second half and hit two three-pointers. His shooting rate has been at the peak of his career since the start of the game, with a three-point shooting rate of 50.3%. The quick counterattacks of Marion, Hill, and Nash also tore apart the Lakers' defense.

On the Lakers' side, Kobe, Odom, and Mo Williams were equally strong offensively, holding on to the score.

In the last two minutes of the final quarter, the Lakers trailed 114 to 116, and both sides had the possibility of winning.

Zhang Lili saw the gap between the two sides and analyzed: "Yang Rui did a better job in arranging player rotation. Only Kobe played longer, and the others all played less than 30 minutes. Suns Marion has only played so far. He rested for 2 minutes and O'Neal rested for 7 minutes. The Lakers have an advantage in terms of physical fitness."

Yu Jia said: "D'Antoni and Yang Rui have worked together for several years and have similar tactics, but he is far behind in using substitutes. He mainly relies on five starters, which is likely to become a huge hidden danger in the playoffs. .”

In Yang Rui's previous life, D'Antoni was a problem coach, and his mentality was not very good. When the team is leading, he will give substitute opportunities, but once the score is behind or anxious, he will use a paranoid rotation policy of seven players.

This kind of method of relying on the main force is okay in the regular season, but it is difficult to win in the playoffs.

You need to go all out every minute in the playoffs. The Suns are very sharp in running and bombing, but if they want to outrun their opponents in a best-of-seven series, with this rotation method, it is easy to tire themselves out first.

The ball was in the hands of the Lakers, and Yang Rui requested a timeout.

Yang Rui adjusted the lineup and made a surprise attack at the last moment. Kobe, Ariza, Iguodala, Odom, and Rasheed appeared on the stage, and Yao Ming sat on the bench.

He said loudly: "When the position is on offense, the ball is given to Kobe for singles. Kobe attracts double-team passes, and the bottom line players pay attention to cutting to the basket. On the defensive end, man-to-man marking, the change of defense must be timely, and do not allow anyone to take an easy shot. Opportunities must be ensured in front of someone to interfere. Get rebounds and counterattack quickly. No matter who is facing Nash, be bold!"

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