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Chapter 1185 Unpredictable situation
In Game 1993 of the 66 Finals, after Wilson shocked the world by scoring [-] points in a single game with the roll call tactic, this has become his reserved tactic.

Many teams have also followed suit. Basically, as long as there is a striker with a strong singles in the team, they will design corresponding roll call tactics.

But not everyone is qualified to be equipped with such simple and crude tactics.

For example, the Pistons failed when they tried to equip Glenn Robinson with a roll call.

Because a solo player who doesn't know how to play and share is not qualified to be named.

Louis equipped Wilson with a 5 OUT lineup of Ellis, Liu Yuqing, Tragedy Division, and Laettner.

From another perspective, this is a five-wing lineup.

Because the shortest in the entire lineup is 201 cm Ellis.

Each is a 35-point threat who shoots [-]+ percent with one hand.

Entering the positional battle, the teammates pulled away from all sides, Wilson blasted in the middle, and a pick-and-roll could destroy the world, and whoever came would die.

Yu Tiancan, who dominated the interior, suddenly became a burden for the sun.

If he defends the perimeter, it can only provide a formal defense, because with his size, any player on the Lakers can dribble and break him.

If he doesn't come out, then other teammates have to assist and switch defenses.

This is essentially four defenses and five defenses. No matter how they defend, someone from the Lakers will always fall into the open position.

Unless the shot fails, the Sun's defense is useless.

Wilson is becoming more and more comfortable in the roll call tactics, big eats small, fast eats slow, breakthroughs and shots are not bad.

Faced with this situation, Westphal did not replace the inside line.

This is their only matchup advantage.

If the Lakers use roll call tactics to hit Yu Tiancan unable to play, the Suns will have no chance of winning.

If you want to win, you have to keep the inside.

Westphal's choice is to continue to use Yu Tiancan, and also replace four players who can shoot three-pointers on the outside, trying to create the most space on the offensive end.

This is a bit of the taste of returning the other's way to the other's body, but one of the gaps is doomed to the direction of the game.

That is, the quality of shooters of the Lakers and the Suns is not at the same level.

The point difference was quickly opened, and the Suns were completely unmoved.

Since you chose to play inside, then play to the end.

They would rather be killed by the Lakers' outside line than replace Yu Tiancan.

If there is no accident, this should be a high-quality game in which each team practices their own game philosophy and competes until the last minute.

However, Yu Tiancan suffered an injury when he landed a slam dunk after performing the dream dance, which made the quality of the game eclipsed.

The moment Yu Tiancan landed, his right foot twisted irregularly.

Then he screamed, and Louie's heart tightened.

He watched this kid grow up, and now he has gained a firm foothold in the NBA and has become the first player in Asian history to be selected for the All-Star Game. He will be the backbone of the national team for a long time to come.

As his former teammate, Wilson did not take the opportunity to break fast when Yu Tiancan was injured.

He stood still and let the Suns foul him tactically so that the referee called a stoppage.

Then, Wilson also walked over.

The team doctor of the Suns hurried forward.

The forum suddenly became very quiet.

After less than a minute of examination, the Sun team doctor confirmed that Yu Tiancan was unable to continue the game, so he was carried out on a stretcher.

"The Sun's use of Xiaoyu is still too much." Zhao Yuanzheng complained, "How can a center like him play 40 minutes per game."

This is the playoffs, a bayonet game, and Louis fully understands the Suns' practice of letting Yu Tianchan play for 40 minutes every game.

"What is Xiaoyu's average playing time in the regular season?"

"37 minutes."

"It's a bit much."

"Who said no?"

If under Louis, Yu Tiancan played a maximum of 30 minutes per game, the big center would only have so much physical strength per game, any more would be serious wear and tear on the body, and the quality of the game would also be reduced.

However, Louis would not blame Westphal for this.

Because Louis can find good teammates for Yu Tiancan, but the Suns' management cannot.

They knew that Yu Tiancan was not compatible with KJ and other guards, but they still had to maintain the current lineup.

After all, Louis was the only one who opened his eyes.

It's just a pity for Yu Tiancan.

Louie hoped he was okay.

And this game has long lost its suspense.

Since the Lakers use Wilson as the core, most of the time they play name tactics, and the 5 OUT lineup has explosive three-point destructive power, making it difficult for the Suns to defend.

In a playoff game, the Lakers scored an amazing number-133 to 109.

Wilson scored 49 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, maintained his dominance during the regular season, and proved with a strong performance that he is a well-deserved MVP this season.

Speaking of this year's MVP, there is actually not much suspense.

Either Wilson or Jordan, there is no other choice.

Although the league's No. [-] Knicks and the league's No. [-] Heat also have players who are eligible to compete for MVP, their personal statistics are far less dazzling than Qiao Wei. In the case of similar records, personal performance, storytelling, and The narrative angle of the media will have a decisive impact on the results of the MVP selection.

Judging from the current public opinion, Wilson is probably stable.

Jordan's reputation today is not as good as it was before 1993.

Before that, Jordan had the strongest label. Now, no one recognizes this except his fans.

Because Wilson scored 66 points in front of him and led the Knicks to complete their sixth consecutive championship.

You talk about personal ability, is 66 points in a single game a personal ability?

Now that Wilson is averaging 35 points per game in the Lakers season, he proved that he was only limited by the luxurious team configuration in the Knicks, and he had no chance to collect statistics.
In terms of honor and statistics, Jordan has nothing to match Wilson.

The only things he can hold against Wilson are sneaker sales and the pop culture influence Nike has generated for the empire it has built commercially.

But on the basketball court, strength still has the final say.

Because Wilson is not the kind of Bill Russell who won the game but has inconspicuous statistics. He won the game and has the statistics that rival Jordan. The Jordan camp has no excuses.

Then, the Suns reported a piece of news that was beneficial to the Lakers, but Louis was not happy——Yu Tiancan suffered a stress fracture in his right foot.

As a Chinese basketball fan who experienced the Yao era, he is too familiar with this injury and the meaning behind it.

For the current Chinese men's basketball team, Yu Tiancan's serious injury also has a far-reaching impact.

Song Tao has retired, Chu Nan is too soft, Wang Zhizhi still needs time to develop, Yu Tiancan is the core player of the Atlanta Olympic cycle, and there are still four months before the Olympic Games. With this kind of injury, his absence is inevitable.

The national basketball team, which is aiming to reach the semi-finals, has not yet made its debut, so it will lose its generals first.

The only good news is that Phoenix is ​​a very suitable place for players to recuperate, and the team doctor seems to be good.

Game3 is held at the home court of the Suns.

Louis and Wilson visited Yu Tiancan personally.

He was quite optimistic, and even regarded the stress fracture as an injury of the level of breaking the skin.

"I'm fine, really, just rest for a few months."

After visiting Yu Tiancan, Wilson sighed: "New York shouldn't trade Harold, he has a great character, even Patrick can get along with him in harmony."

"The most important thing is, if he was still in New York, he would definitely not have this injury." Louis sighed.

Wilson wisely chose not to answer.

Because Yu Tiancan's trade was actually a direct reaction of Wilson's choice to leave the team.

The Knicks needed to strengthen the small forward position, so they took a fancy to Grant Hill, and Yu Tiancan was the only movable asset that could impress the Suns.

Louis didn't mean to blame Benj, who would have thought of such a thing?

Going to the sun is a good thing for Yu Tiancan's personal development. Unpredictable things like injuries can only be recognized when they hit the sun.

The game that night is related to the entire season of the Suns.

The Suns seem to be stuck in an underdog vibe fighting for their bigs.

It's a pity that the Lakers didn't let the opponent play because of this.

In the first half, Wilson's roll call tactic gave the team an advantage.

In the third quarter, the "Meteor" tactic debuted in the playoffs for the first time. The Knights Templar played flawless basketball in consecutive 3-minute games.

The sun was completely blown away.

Its coach Paul Westphal seemed to be immersed in the Lakers' magnificent offensive after the game.

"It may not be the best game of basketball yet," Westphal said carefully, "but the best game of basketball is definitely going in this direction."

(End of this chapter)