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Chapter 491 [Tactics are great, assists are addictive]

When the Lakers attacked, Mo Williams moved to the three-point line and played a pick-and-roll with Yao Ming in the middle. McGinnis was slow to pursue the defense. Mo opened up space on the left side to attract the attention of Big Z. He feinted and didn't shoot, and passed to the middle. Yao Ming.

Big Z returned in time to block the middle. Yao Ming took the ball in front of the free throw line and observed the movement of his teammates. Rashid gave Xiao Mo a no-ball screen at 70 degrees on the left. Xiao Mo ran out of the three-point line and Yao Ming took the ball. Passed on.

The Lakers' cooperation range was very small. The two people on the right stood in a certain position to attract the defense and did not run.

Xiao Mo took the ball and moved laterally outside the three-point line, attracting Gooden to switch defense. It would be impossible if he didn't switch, otherwise his shot would be almost open.

Xiao Mo gave the ball to Yao Ming from close range. Yao Ming took the ball with his back in the middle without pausing. He glanced at it from the corner of his eye and flicked the ball directly behind his head with both hands.

Big Z lowered his focus to guard Yao Ming, mainly to guard against singles. In this position, Yao Ming often turned around and shot jumpers, and the ball flew from Big Z's head to the basket. Rasheed squeezed away McGinnis to catch the ball, took a big step, jumped up, and scored with a one-handed dunk. 4 to 2.

Barkley shouted: "Another pass inside and outside the ball. Yao Ming made two assists in a row. When Gooden's defense left the penalty area, there was no one to care about it. Big Z turned around too slowly and was powerless."

Smith said: "Yao Ming's tactics are very useful. Even if Kobe Bryant is out, the Lakers are still a super strong team."

The Cavaliers attacked, and James singled out with the ball in the middle. He once again got a chance with a simple change of direction and resisted Iguodala.

James weighs 113 kilograms, which is heavier than Ben Wallace. His speed, strength, and explosive power are among the best in the league.

Rasheed retreated to cover the defense and formed a double-team with Iguodala, who was chasing after him. James distributed the ball to the right baseline while running. Gooden received the ball and made a mid-range shot in the open and into the net. 4 to 4.

When the Lakers attacked, Mo Williams brought the ball to the frontcourt and passed it to Iguodala, who held the ball and cut from the left. James was blocked by Yao Ming. Iguodala lowered his center of gravity very low, rushed to the basket at full speed, changed direction and passed Big Z, and scored a one-handed dunk. 6 to 4.

Big Z followed Yao Ming and was positioned too far outside. He was misplaced to guard against Iguodala. If he was slower, he would not be able to keep up.

The Cavaliers attacked, and James singled out again. This time Iguodala learned a lesson and took two steps away to prevent breakthroughs but not shots. James' shooting didn't become accurate until he joined the Heat. He was unstable before and was often missed. Even if he wins the championship with the Heat, he is still treated like this because all teams know that his breakthrough power is greater than his shooting.

When James shoots, he can only score by himself. If his breakthrough attracts double-teams, he can drive the whole team's offense.

James took a step to the left and made a 60-degree mid-range shot that avoided Iguodala's block and the ball bounced out of the frame.

Yao Ming got the backcourt rebound and passed it to Mo Williams. The latter dribbled the ball forward and dribbled to the middle.

McGinnis moved laterally, and Xiao Mo dribbled the ball behind his right hand near the free throw line to change direction with his left hand. At the same time, he stepped back with his left foot to distance himself from McGinnis, and took the ball with both hands.

McGinnis was strong in offense and weak in defense. He was shaken and jumped up. Xiao Mo jumped towards him and pushed the ball to the basket with one hand, but missed. There was physical contact between the two and the referee's whistle sounded.

Xiao Mo has made progress in the Lakers. He learned this trick from Kobe and his fake moves are very consistent. He stepped to the free throw line and made two solid free throws. 8 to 4.

This is an important tactic for Yang Rui. Once the Cavaliers miss a shot and the Lakers counterattack, Mo Williams' one-on-one opportunity will be there.

The Cavaliers attacked, and Iguodala took another two steps to defend. James chose to pass the ball to McGinnis, who was running from the side. The latter got rid of Mo Mo under the big Z screen. Yao Ming did not guard and prepared near the penalty area. Grab the rebound and let your teammates chase it.

McGinnis caught the ball and made a jumper, seized the opportunity, and hit a three-pointer. 8 to 7.

The Lakers use a mixed defense. Yao Ming only needs to guard the penalty area and does not need to switch to guard the perimeter.

Yang Rui arranged this not only to facilitate Yao Ming's backcourt rebounding, but also to limit James' breakthrough and allow the Cavaliers' role players to take more shots without fear.

The Lakers attacked. Yao Ming received the ball in the middle and organized with the ball again. This time,

The routine on the left has changed. Mo Williams covered Rasheed at 70 degrees and suddenly cut inside.

Yao Ming saw the ball accurately and passed the ball to Mo Williams. The latter received the ball and started to get rid of Gooden with his speed, and quickly made a layup and scored, 10-7.

Kenny Smith said: "Yao Ming has sent three assists today. Mo Williams performed very well. I think he is better than Damon Jones."

Barkley nodded: "This guard has a future, is more capable of scoring, and can attack with the ball. Jones is only good at shooting three-pointers."

Xiao Mo's statistics are average, averaging 8 points per game. He occasionally makes eye-catching performances and shoots 41.3% from three-point range. There is a star player in the team that attracts defenses. He can enjoy the shade under a big tree. The opponent's defense will not be too strict. Even if there is no open space, he can still get mismatched singles opportunities.

The Cavaliers attacked, and James and Big Z played a pick-and-roll in the middle. Rasheed changed defense and blocked James' breakthrough route in one step, preventing him from accelerating. James leaned against Rasheed, turned to the left and was stuck again.

At this time, Rashid admired Yang Rui's vision. Yang Rui arranged for him to guard against high pick-and-rolls so that he could switch defenses in time.

Yang Rui asked him to stay as close to James as possible, and he said with certainty that as long as James takes the ball with his back, the threat will be greatly reduced. Rasheed has rich experience in the game. After a little trial, he knew that James was very capable of posting up.

James protected the ball and passed it to the middle. Big Z caught the ball and made a jump shot. Iguodala successfully interfered and the ball bounced out of the basket. Yao Ming easily grabbed the backcourt rebound.

After landing, Yao Ming knew that there was a mismatch on the court. Iguodala rushed out from the middle and immediately passed forward with one hand. Iguodala accelerated in a straight line and got rid of the big Z. After receiving the ball in front of the free throw line, no one was guarding him. One step Leap up and dunk the ball into the big windmill.

12 to 7, Yao Ming's fourth assist, which is a combination that can be selected into the top five goals.

After the goal, Yao Ming looked towards the courtside bench. Yang Rui clapped twice and gave him a thumbs up.

After the start of the training camp, Yao Ming followed Yang Rui's requirements and practiced 100 long passes from the backcourt every day, with remarkable results. He knows how hard he can use and how far he can pass the ball.

You will become addicted if you provide too many assists. Yao Ming passes the ball better than in his previous life and is willing to assist his teammates.

The Cavaliers attacked. James faced Iguodala and missed a three-pointer under slight interference. The rebound was obtained by Yao Ming.

In the positional battle, Yao Ming and Xiao Mo played pick-and-roll, and McGinnis desperately pursued the defense, putting the greatest defensive pressure.

Before the game started, he didn't take the Lakers guards seriously, thinking he had an advantage in this position. The result was completely different from what he imagined. Xiao Mo was no worse than him in terms of body and technique.

McGinnis caught up, Xiao Mo distributed the ball to Yao Ming in the middle, and the defender was still Big Z.

James was guarding Iguodala in the right corner, unable to help, and was worried about Big Z. Kobe Bryant's truce today is a good opportunity for the Cavaliers to win. On the contrary, if they lose, it will be a serious blow to the team's morale.

Big Z was worried that Yao Ming would pass the ball to the inside again and would not get close to him anymore. He was only one step away. Yao Ming first passed the ball to Rashid from the side, then cut low to the left and asked for the ball with his back.

Rashid made a move and passed the ball to Yao Ming, making a tacit pass inside. Yao Ming leaned on the big Z in the low post, turned around in the middle, and relied on the opponent to force a hook to score. 14 to 7.

When Yao Ming attacks with a hook, it is difficult for the opponent to block the shot from the front because the arc of the ball is too high.

In the first few minutes, Silas had already seen that it was not going to be a good day. The Lakers did not have Kobe Bryant, and their lineup was not inferior to the Cavaliers.

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