You should cross the mountains like a brave man

Chapter 860 We Are Ready To Climb This Mountain

The 76ers have achieved certain results. The Warriors, who are world-famous for their unsolvable offense, defended to 18 points in a single quarter.

If this rhythm is maintained for the next four quarters, the Warriors may end up scoring no more than 80 points in a game.

This is unimaginable for a team averaging close to 120 points per game.

And that's the 76ers' defense.

The evolved Curry turned the Warriors into an invincible team.

All teams facing them have to do two multiple-choice questions: put Curry, or put the rest of the Warriors.

Because the concept of defending Curry is that it is impossible for one person to do it.

In last year's Finals, the 76ers also used double-team tactics to effectively limit Curry, and then broke several other points of the Warriors.

So, Curry gets the highest level of defensive treatment.

Wei Xia, as the main counterpointer, tried to consume his physical strength;
When Curry calls a screen, no matter who is inside, he will come out to delay and carry out partial flanking; or according to Curry's position, decide whether to flank or switch defenses.

In order to implement the second strategy, the 76ers gave Faried, who was previously removed from the starting list by the coaching staff because of poor three-pointers, a lot of time.

But that's still not enough.

Faried's strength alone cannot take care of Curry. Another hidden danger exposed by the 76ers is that they really don't have many athletic insiders who can seamlessly switch defenses.

Cousins ​​himself is a defense pit, Odom's defense can't be counted on, Hollins has lost the athletic ability of his youth, and after all the calculations, Faried is really the only one.

In order to completely block Curry, the 76ers' flanks also made such a special arrangement: when Curry attacks the basket or shifts to the weak side, if Wei Xia fails to keep up, then Hayward and Rondo, as long as they are within their capabilities, will urgently fill in and resolutely do not give Curry any gaps.

Has the 76ers ever treated an opponent like this?

In other words, in the long history of the 76ers, has there ever been such a set of Curry's laws comparable to Jordan's?

The answer is unprecedented. The three-point thinking led by Curry is beyond the times. He makes people realize that if the three-point shot is accurate, the game is smooth, and the counterattack is easy, it only takes a few minutes to beat a close game.

But Curry averaged 5 three-pointers per game with an exaggerated shooting rate this season.

Not to mention Curry's shooting difficulty, distance, and defensive strength are all different from those predecessors who are known for their off-ball running, catching and shooting.

This is an updated way of thinking.

What if the [-]-pointer could be like a mid-range pull-up jumper?

Wei Xia thought about what Kobe told him at the beginning of the season. He thought that Curry's shooting would lead the new era of basketball.

He is right.

But Wei Xia will not be discouraged because his opponent's style of play is more advanced than his own. He has observed Curry for a long time.

Apart from himself, Wei Xia believes that there are no players in the league without weaknesses.

He used to have many weaknesses, but now he has corrected them by himself.Perhaps his only weakness is his growing age.

In the second quarter, the coaching staff of the 76ers decisively adjusted their defensive strategy.

It is clear that Curry (as long as he holds the ball through the half court) controls the rhythm of the Warriors. When encountering a screen or a pick-and-roll, regardless of whether he has the ball or not, he must switch defenses infinitely. There is no difference between the inside and outside.

The Spurs have the best defense in the league. They restricted Curry in that game and did not let the rest of the Warriors go. Tonight, the 76ers will first focus on restricting Curry as their core guiding ideology, and then consider other things.

Wei Xia and Curry have the same playing time, as long as he is on the court, he must be facing Curry.

As for the others, they strengthened the protection of the flanks in the second quarter. The rest of the Warriors did not grasp the open space in the first quarter, and there were not many opportunities in the second quarter.

Defensive strength, defensive strength, or defensive strength.

Throughout the quarter, the 76ers were on the defensive.

They let the Warriors discover in advance that their offense may not be as devastating as it was in the regular season in the playoffs.

Steve Kerr has full confidence in the Warriors' tactical system, and even if the players don't score, his tactics have no intention of stopping.

The Warriors missed countless three-pointers, but the 76ers' offense was more reasonable.

Wei Xia and Cousins ​​​​are still the main attackers. They like to use their physical advantages to hit the Warriors' penalty area.

Marc Gasol is a bigger paint threat than his older brother, especially on the defensive end.

The two major offensive cores of the 76ers, Wei Xia and Cousins, both focus on the inside, and by the way, drive the outside to play, and made 6 of 3 three-pointers in a single quarter.

The Warriors' touch is so bad that they can't believe it.

9 of 0 three-pointers in a single quarter, the more he can't make the shot, the more he is unwilling to shoot, the more he wants to shoot. It is quite the demeanor of the deformed team in the future that doesn't even need a center in order to increase speed.

The 76ers surprisingly established an advantage.

43 is better than 35
The 76ers entered the second quarter with a clear advantage.

"I've been announcing a Warriors game for almost 20 years, and I've never seen them score 35 points in the first half."

He Weici, the home announcer of the Warriors, said in disbelief.

The Warriors have a long history with a lower first-half score than this, but they've played offense-oriented basketball since the 80s.

Although this style of play is difficult to become a champion, at least the scene is good.

35 points at halftime, something that most fans never remember.

In order to relieve Curry's pressure, the Warriors kept covering Curry in the second half, while the 76ers switched defenses like crazy.

Cousins, a guy who never knew how to help defend guards, stayed in the high position for a long time in the second half and switched to defending Curry.

This will be no stranger to Suns fans.

Ten years ago, Duncan often entertained Nash in this way.

Cousins' defense is naturally very different from Duncan's.

In the past, Cousins ​​didn't have much patience for switching defenses, because the opposing small guards often teased his defense.

Wei Xia is Curry's main opponent. Curry misfired tonight, and he should take the lead.

The Warriors' frequent screens have made single defense meaningless. How to do a good job in assisting defense and defensive rotation is the key to victory or defeat.

Wei Xia replaced the inside line, guarding the penalty area comprehensively, and took time out of his busy schedule to take care of Curry.

He gave Curry two big hats to discourage the Warriors.

The first one is that Curry got rid of the fake shot after walking the screen. Wei Xia's judgment was accurate. While chasing the block, his teammates behind him also arrived. Picking up the ball on the floor was a smooth counterattack.

The second block is not so much about Wei Xia's defense, it's better to say that the 76ers are well-coordinated.

Curry caught the ball in a pick-and-roll to force a switch and then swayed Cousins ​​away, Rondo made up for it, Weicha followed up on the weak side, and nailed Curry's layup.

This is equivalent to three people defending one.

Curry completely shut down, the Warriors can only let others play, but the outside touch is a problem for the whole team. If only relying on breaking through to the basket to score points, although Wei Xia is not a center, his ability to protect the basket can completely compete with the center.

Wall and Green frequently called pick-and-rolls and continued to attack.

Thompson moves laterally. After the 76ers have switched defenses for three rounds, the rotation will be chaotic. However, four of the Warriors' starting five are excellent passers and can find open teammates.

Even though Curry was invisible most of the time, the Warriors were forced to be uncomfortable by the amazing defensive strength of the 76ers. They fell behind most of the time, but they also overtook three times.

At the last moment of the game, the two sides truly demonstrated their tactical literacy.

Wesha + Hayward suddenly pinched Thompson, causing him to drop the ball, and Rondo copied the ball from the weak side, perfect cooperative defense.

Afterwards, the Warriors used a double screen to pick and roll Curry, Wall hit a three-pointer, and the Warriors still had a chance.

As a result, 20 seconds before the end, the 76ers did not call a timeout. Wei Xia played a tactic and ran for 15 seconds. He suddenly used Cousins' body as a bracket to break through, catch the ball for a three-pointer, score the ball, and seal the victory.

For the 76ers, the Warriors are like a more advanced version of themselves.

Both teams are teams with complex passes and cuts, but the 76ers rank first in the league in post attacks (14% of offense) and spot-up shots (21%).The Warriors rank first in the league in three-pointers.

The Warriors are faster, and the 76ers are more stable.

Tonight, the 76ers played against the trend with a tough defensive but blunt offensive style, neither speeding up nor hitting three-pointers. They proved that they are still one of the best teams in the league.

The Warriors should also know that in order to win the championship, it is very difficult to rely on the current style of play. They must grind themselves a little more solidly.

韦夏是毫无疑问的全场最佳，44分钟的出场时间，36分12篮板6助攻，与之对位的库里32%命中率，全场14分3篮板3助攻。

You know, as the No.1 MVP simulation prediction, he averaged 25+7+6 per game, and his shooting percentage was sky-high, and tonight's data is even more outrageous than Smash Parker back then.

Many people just watched the game and couldn't understand how well Wei Xia's defense did.

Only when you have a deep understanding of how great Curry's offense is this season, can you know how great Wei Xia's single defense is.

Curry told reporters: "Many people say that we have already booked this year's championship, but in fact, Wish is still the mountain that we need to look up to. We are ready to climb this mountain, but it will take time."

(End of this chapter)