NBA: Trading Westbrook at the beginning shocked Lao Zhan

During the intermission, the Lakers and Celtics made adjustments.

The Lakers are very satisfied with this situation, so Vogel did not make any major adjustments.

Only the players in the lineup have been changed, and the basic lineup framework and tactics have not changed.

The specific substitutions are to replace Big Eyebrow with Deckard and James with Bradley.

This kind of substitution is to continue the defense-oriented strategy. Both Bradley and Deckard are players with good defensive capabilities.

On the offensive end, Brogdon has full power to organize and attack. This role of combo guard who once averaged 20 points per game is very easy.

As for the remaining four players, all have three-pointers and can be used as an outside firepower on the offensive end to ambush on the outside.

The main purpose of such a lineup is to gain rest time for the dual-core.

The Celtics here.

Udoka and Vogel have different ideas, and he also understands in his heart that the Celtics are not good at fighting in mud.

Therefore, Udoka decided to increase the offensive power of the lineup, continue to continue the double exploration, and then replaced Lowe with Grant Williams.

Although only one player was changed, the Celtics' tactical strategy has completely changed.

Replace Lowe with Grant Williams, the most significant change is that the outside three-point threat has increased, and the ability to protect the inside frame has declined.

This kind of change can be said to be quite wild, and the entire tactical strategy is a 180-degree turn!
This is also very in line with Udoka's coaching style, with eclectic adjustments and substitutions.

Soon, the second quarter began, and players from both sides re-entered the field.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the Celtics had the ball.

It was still Tatum who advanced the ball to the frontcourt.

Since the Celtics' offensive formation at this time is five small lineups, everyone has three points, so the Lakers dare not rashly double-team Tatum.

Once there is no brain double-teaming, it is easy for Tatum to pass an open three-pointer.

You know, the remaining four Celtics players: Jaylen Brown, Smart, Grant Williams and Horford are all capable of shooting.

Therefore, the Lakers quickly changed their defensive strategy, using man-to-man defense, and letting Bradley face Tatum.

Although Bradley is getting older, his defensive pace has declined slightly, but with the blessing of the primary defensive card that Lin Fei's system broke out before, this decline is almost negligible.

The current Bradley's defensive ability is still very strong, except that Tatum is a little shorter in height and size, but his defensive attitude and defensive steps are still very strong.

It's not a disadvantage against Tatum.

"Did the Lakers send you to guard me? They must be crazy!"

Tatum looked at Bradley in front of him and said with some disdain.

Facing Tatum's provocation, Bradley smiled slightly and waved at Tatum:

"Really? Come on, young man, I bet you can't score a single goal on my head."

Hearing Bradley's words, Tatum snorted coldly and didn't speak any more, but sank his weight and prepared to play singles.

Soon, he moved.

Make a strong breakthrough directly, break through to the right, and put the ball protector between the two to make some space.

Obviously, Tatum wants to use his size advantage to push into the inside line for a layup.

Bradley also saw Tatum's intentions and used his body to constantly confront Tatum.

Then, looking for the right opportunity, he yanked out a stool.

Tatum didn't react. He originally wanted to give Bradley a confrontation, but this time he didn't rely on it, and he lost his center of gravity.

The dribble also became staggering.

Seeing this, Bradley shortened his body and snatched the ball from Tatum's hand with his long arms!
Nice steal!
Bradley successfully demonstrated his defensive ability with this ball.

After defending the ball, Bradley quickly passed the ball to his teammate Brogdon.

Brogdon quickly moved forward after holding the ball.

At the same time, Lakers teammate Boucher also followed up, and Grant Williams of the Celtics returned to defense.

The frontcourt immediately formed a two-on-one situation.

Brogdon feigned a three-step layup, and after attracting the attention of Grant Williams, he threw the ball in the air.

Boucher jumped high, grabbed the ball in the air with one hand and dunked it in hard.

"What's the matter, kid, don't you know how to dribble?"

Seeing the Lakers successfully scored the ball, Bradley smiled slightly and said to Tatum standing next to him.

Hearing what Bradley said, Tatum smiled slightly.

Now Tatum is no longer the kid who just entered the league. Now he is the well-deserved leader of the Celtics.

Too much trash talking.

"Trust me, old guy with a basic salary, I'll kick you out of the league!"

Tatum smiled, staring at Bradley's face, and said in a deep voice.

For Bradley, this sentence is not ruthless!
"Really? Then I'll just wait!"

But Bradley just smiled indifferently, looked at Tatum's face, and said softly.

"Then you look good!"

Tatum's eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly took the pass from his teammate, ready to attack again.