Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 181 [Lynx's Bench Gang! 】

The Hawks completely cloned the Rockets' style of play last season, and Van Gundy knows this tactic very well.But being clear doesn't mean being able to defend.

Hayes failed to defend Yao Ming around the front, and all Hawks players pulled to the outside, leaving room for Yao Ming inside.Because both Josh Smith and Marvin Williams have mid-range shooting ability.Biedrins could only go out to defend, and the Bobcats' inside line was pulled empty.Joe Johnson lobbed the ball to Yao Ming. Yao Ming relied on his height advantage to directly face up to score. Hayes had nothing to do.

The Bobcats also adopted double-team tactics.Hayes goes up behind, and the weak side helps to defend and steal.Yao Ming gave the ball to Josh Smith or Joe Johnson on the perimeter, both of which were difficult to guard.And Stuckey also used Smith's pick-and-roll to rush inside from time to time.Stuckey's peripheral shooting ability is not strong, but the breakthrough is quite sharp. The technical characteristics are a bit like Felton of the Bobcats, but higher than Felton.

At the end of the first quarter, the Eagles led 36 to 25 at home by 11 points.Hayes scored 10 points in a single quarter, and other positions were blocked.This is the first time the Bobcats have played so passively this season.

Eagles Rodney Stuckey is a combo guard with a height of 196cm. Johnson is a top swingman who can play positions from 1 to 3. Marvin Johnson and Josh Smith have comprehensive skills, and their positions can also be interchanged. .This makes them more flexible when defending.When the Bobcats were in a positional battle, Yao Ming was on the inside, and the other four played the characteristics of the 122 zone defense to the fullest.

If the Bobcats play a fast counterattack, it doesn't matter if Yao Ming returns to the defense slowly. The other four are fast and can return to the defense in time.In the starting lineup competition, Biedrins is the only opponent who has an absolute speed advantage for the Bobcats.

"I really seem to have seen the Rockets last season. I didn't expect the Eagles to be so powerful." D'Antoni looked at Van Gundy and sighed: "This is your usual formation. Is there any way to break it?"

"If it's so easy to crack, the Cavaliers won't be swept by the Rockets! I trained Yao Ming, and it's hard to find a big guy who can defend him alone." Van Gundy smiled bitterly: "The Eagles power forward has the ability to shoot. Yao Ming can break through the front. If he is double-teamed, he will pass the ball. I think the best way is 32 zone defense, and let Marcin (Gortat) go first inside the second quarter. He has good height and weight and can Resist Yao Ming's interference shooting, Raymond (Felton) assists in defense, put Stuckey, that rookie's outside shooting is not good, he can only break through and play, change positions faster, and can make up inside. If they It would be easier to replace Yao Ming, and our substitute lineup should have an advantage against the Hawks."

"It's a pity that we lack offensive points now, otherwise the Eagles wouldn't be able to defend us. It's too difficult to play alone in the paint with Chuck alone. Chuck, you should rest first." D'Antoni said.

When Hayes meets a thin opponent inside, he can attack inside, but when he meets a player who can resist him with strength, it will be more difficult to score.The Eagles can easily double-team him. In the final analysis, Biedrins does not support him enough in the offense.

Biedrins sat on the bench, listening to the two coaches talking next to him.My heart began to feel restless.The coach always said that my offensive ability is weak. Could it be that Bargnani is here and wants to let that soft guy replace me in the starting line-up?
Biedrins is good at defense and rebounding, but he can't develop his scoring ability.The free throw rate is less than 6%.Bargnani's arrival put a lot of pressure on him.Bargnani has not reported yet, and has been hated by Biedrins.

He doesn't want to be a substitute.After this season, he has only one year left in his optional contract. The annual salary of 361 million does not match his level.Biedrins has already planned to jump out of the contract after the end of the season. Now that the league is short of big players, as long as he is given more than 30 minutes of playing time, Biedrins is confident to hit a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds. His goal is the maximum salary.If he can't start, how can he renew his contract with a high salary?In order to get a high salary, he must work hard this season!

Compared with Biedrins, Gortat's mentality is much better. He has signed a long-term contract. Although it is not big, it guarantees his development in the NBA.

As soon as he heard that the coach wanted to play him instead of veteran Kurt Thomas.Gortat immediately smiled.He has always wanted to compete with masters.That was the No. [-] center in the league last season. As long as he can guard him, Gortat thinks it is an honor.

"Marcin, what are you laughing at?" Hayes asked in a very upset mood after the score was 11 points behind.

"I want to see if I can defend against Yao Ming." Gortat said excitedly, "I have long wanted to fight him. And Howard, I want to prove myself!"

"If you want to defend him one-on-one, don't blame me for pouring cold water on you. You are still far behind. I hope you can practice your mid-range shot well and become like Yao Ming in offense. Come on!" Hayes laughed .

"I will." Gortat said seriously.

Hayes admired Gortat.Because he knew that Gortat was a ruthless character who refused to admit defeat.When the Magic played Dwight Howard as a substitute, he could ask for a trade even if he was dissatisfied with his playing time. People who are confident tend to make rapid progress.Hayes doesn't know if he can keep Gortat in the future, but this person will definitely be useful to the Bobcats.

After the start of the second quarter, Gortat failed to face Yao Ming as he wished, and his opponent was Pachulia.

In addition to backup center Pachulia, the Hawks also replaced the backup point guard, veteran Anthony Johnson.Power forward Sheldon Williams.Hayes has already rested, and the Eagles have to ensure Josh Smith's physical strength.The Eagles need a stable offensive point, so Joe Johnson is still on the court without rest.

Bobcats five-man rotation.Gortat, Landry, Barnes, Weaver, Felton.

Joe Johnson was in charge of defending Bobcats backup Weaver, and Weaver stared at him viciously.

Why does this guy look like he's going to fight me?This is Johnson's first impression of Weaver.

"You can't guard me!" Weaver said coldly.

Joe Johnson was taken aback.He knew that Weaver was a substitute with strong scoring ability, but he didn't expect to be so confident.He challenged him, an All-Star player, on the court.

"Let's talk about it when you score. Rookie." Joe Johnson laughed.

As soon as the words fell, Weaver suddenly accelerated, ran towards Landry who was pulled to a high position, and found a pick-and-roll.Felton's ball was delivered in time.Weaver took the ball and took a step, and Sheldon Williams covered the defense.

Sheldon Williams is nicknamed "The Landlord" because the three-second zone is all his territory, and opponents must pay rent before entering the door.The body is extremely strong, with a wingspan of more than 7 feet 2, and his speed is also very fast. He can run back and forth in the penalty area in 11.53 seconds, and can easily keep up with outside players.

Weaver jumped high and made a quick stop for a jumper.Sheldon Williams blocks.He found that he couldn't cover his opponent, and Weaver's take-off height was beyond the reach of ordinary people!This ball reminded him of McGrady!

Shoot! 36 to 27.

"Beautiful!" Hayes shouted at Weaver from the sidelines.

Weaver rushed to the edge of the court and raised a single fist, returned to the defense, and said to Joe Johnson: "I scored a goal!"

Hayes often gives Weaver thought lessons, so that he clearly understands a word, that is "positioning"!Weaver has now given himself a clear positioning, and he will be the best sixth man for the Bobcats.His task is very clear, to play is to score, to grab points with all his might!

Weaver's breakthrough skills are similar to those in the past, but after he imitated Hayes to practice shooting for a holiday, his offensive power has greatly increased.

The development template he chose was McGrady.Maybe his footwork can't be compared with McGrady, but he can at least practice one trick, that is, the emergency stop jumper after the pick-and-roll.For this trick, Weaver threw away Moon, who played similarly to him last season, and became the sixth man of the Bobcats.

Being provoked by a rookie like this, the average NBA star will go crazy.But Joe Johnson will not, he is such a person, his expression is still very calm.He caught the ball outside the three-point line, waited for Sheldon Williams to set a screen, and then easily circled the three-point line, shaking Landry for a jumper. 38 to 27.

Joe Johnson didn't speak to Weaver during the return defense, which was more like a kind of contempt, a kind of dismissiveness.

The purpose of provocation is to make the opponent angry, not to compete with the opponent.If the opponent is not in a hurry, then continue to play to your own level.Hit him a few times until he is in a hurry.Weaver knows this very well, and his mind is also very peaceful.

Weaver used Landry's cover again and used the same method to run. This time the Eagles had experience, and Sheldon Williams followed directly, preparing to get Weaver stuck outside the three-point line.Landry suddenly counter-runs away from Weaver and blocks Anthony Johnson at a 45-degree angle from the three-point line.

Felton took the opportunity to sneak to the bottom line and rushed to the basket, bypassing Pachulia and passing the ball to Gortat, Gortat made a powerful dunk with both hands! 38 to 29.

The ball was so fierce that the basketball hoop was pulled and shook violently!Pachulia did not dare to jump to block the shot.He knew that the Bobcats had Biedrins and Okafor inside.Okafor is a very strong player, he is ashamed of himself, but the Bobcats actually replaced him and replaced him with Bargnani, who has a soft style of play, which is very puzzling.Now he understands why the Bobcats dare to replace Okafor, and they still hide such a violent insider on the bench.

The Eagles attacked, Joe Johnson was double-teamed by Weaver and Landry, he gave the ball to Sheldon Williams who ran into the inside, Williams was very happy that he had a chance to perform, turned around and entered the penalty area. To dunk.Gortat rushed up from the side and pressed Sheldon Williams with the ball with both hands.

The ball was fouled, but the performance was very tough, and Van Gundy also stood up and applauded him.

Sheldon Williams made two free throws and Gortat grabbed the backboard. 40 to 29.

The Bobcats counterattacked, and Weaver's fast break was handed over to Barnes on the other side. Barnes made an open shot very resolutely.Three points hit! 40 to 32.

The Eagles Anthony Johnson dribbled the ball all over the court, and when it was handed over to Joe Johnson, he made another mistake and was successfully intercepted by Barnes.The Eagles' current offense is to play around Joe Johnson, and the intention is too obvious.The Eagles returned to the defense in a timely manner, and Barnes stabilized the rhythm and passed to Felton.

This time Gortat went to the high pick-and-roll, and Weaver caught the ball and rushed into the inside from the left. Pachulia knew that Gortat had no mid-range shooting ability, so he still stayed inside.Marvin Williams helped Weaver from the weak side.Weaver points the ball back to Gortat.

Opponents don't understand Gortat.Weaver knows the "bald head" style in training, and it is very dangerous to leave him empty in that position!

Gortat took the ball in the middle and rushed towards the inside. Pachulia has never been a tough inside defender, and the offense can provide some firepower.Facing the menacing Gortat, he was frightened and jumped a little short.Gortat took off with a big stride and smashed the ball through Pachulia with one hand!Gortat's head nearly leveled the rim! 40 to 34.

This bald man is so fierce?Hawks coach Mike - Woodson was surprised that Gortat's explosive power and speed are all above Pachulia. He was only the third center of the Bobcats before? !
Before the game, Mike Woodson knew that the Bobcats had a strong bench, and there were a few gangsters on the bench. Barnes, Weaver, Felton and others were all famous before.Now it seems that even this player who was just called up from the Development League is very strong. There is no weak player on the Bobcats bench, and they are simply bench gangsters!

(End of this chapter)