Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 372

In the stands of Staples, Lakers fans and Lakers legends were so excited that they could not control themselves, and Teacher Zhang in the commentary box was even more excited and almost cried.

At halftime, the Lakers led by 20 points. Who could have imagined this? In China, countless Lakers fans and fans of Coach Xiao Du were as excited as Mr. Zhang Liji and went crazy.

Although the Arab League is in the Warriors, and the Warriors are also considered the home team of Chinese fans, how can the Arab League possibly compare to coach Xiao Du and Dayao? More importantly, the Warriors have never succeeded, and the Lakers, these three For years, I have been succeeding, and I have been moving from one success to another!
Their coach Xiao Du has brought them nothing but surprises and magic in the past three years!
Look at this game, even if their coach Xiao Du is standing on the sidelines at this time, the Lakers players on the court can still exude such powerful and incredible energy. They are actually at home, using Coach D's method to suppress the Warriors and beat them. !
It's shocking that Popovich can take charge of Coach D's team so perfectly.

What is even more shocking is that judging from the past half of the game, if there were not the threat of the NBA's behind-the-scenes forces, Coach D and the Lakers might really have a chance to defeat the Warriors and reach the finals!
In fact, this opportunity is still very big!

While the Lakers fans and celebrities on the sidelines were going crazy about the Lakers' performance in this game, a very surprising scene happened on the court.

The Warriors players, who were walking to the sideline with their heads lowered, suddenly heard a very sudden round of applause, and everyone stopped in their tracks.

The Warriors players on the court looked in the direction of the applause. At this time, the Warriors' leading player, Yi Jianlian, was applauding expressionlessly to greet everyone.

Seeing this scene, the Lakers fans and celebrities at the scene were stunned.

Even the Lakers players, who were also preparing to leave the game, looked at Ah Lian in surprise.

After greeting his Warriors teammates to return to the court and come to him, UAE stopped his applause.

The expression on his face also became serious.

"In the playoffs, you can't give up on any game. Every game is unique. If you lose, you will never have a chance to regret it. Now, we still have a chance not to regret it."

Ah Lian glanced at the faces of Curry, Clay, Iguodala, Chai Meng and others, and continued.

"Before the start of this game, we were not fully prepared. This is not your problem, this is my problem. As the team leader, I failed to make everyone pay attention to this game. This is my problem."

Originally, the Warriors players thought the UAE would train them.

In fact, it's not just Warriors players who think so.

Even the Lakers fans and celebrities at the scene thought so. Therefore, seeing these players from the Warriors left by the Arab League, they really had a mentality of wanting to watch a show. Can they see the internal strife of the Warriors?

Unexpectedly, Yi actually took the blame for being beaten by the Lakers by [-] points at halftime!

Even Popovich and Cole on the sidelines were stunned when they saw this scene.

In the NBA, every player is a millionaire or even a billionaire. It is wrong to criticize teammates in public, even if it is right.

The Arab League's prestige in the Warriors is very high, but it is not as high as Coach D and Popovich.

Young people are prone to making this mistake.

For example, Jimmy in a certain time and space.

However, I didn't expect that the Warriors players left by the Arab League would actually say such things.

Dayao, who was standing next to Du Kang, nodded repeatedly.

"A-Lian has matured, and A-Lian is now a true leader!"

Even Garnett, who had a big grudge with Ah Lian, looked at Ah Lian differently now.

In Garnett's mind, no matter how strong the Arab League is, it is not a player of his level, because the Arab League is not a leader like him.

"This kid..."

This time, Garnett was really impressed.

At this moment, Ah Lian spoke again.

"It doesn't matter if you're not ready before the game. Don't be so frustrated if you're 20 points behind at halftime. Now, we still have a chance. Now, I want to get back to my game state. Now, I want to spend the 15 minutes at halftime, Stay on the court and continue to find the game state. Are you willing to accompany me?"

what? !

After Ah Lian said this, not to mention the fans at the scene and the audience in front of the TV, even Du Kang was stunned.

At halftime, a team that is 20 points behind will definitely have to deploy a lot of tactics to chase points during the halftime break. Du Kang can be sure that Cole now has a lot of tactics and arrangements to talk to his players about.

Du Kang was sure, and the Arab League must also know that Cole needed these 15 minutes very much.

And these 15 minutes should also belong to Cole.

Arab Lian actually arranged these 15 minutes of Cole's time for himself!

This is quite domineering!
Arab League did not discuss this with Cole at all!

"Steve!"

The Warriors assistant coach quickly looked at the stunned Cole next to him.

The cameras on the scene also focused on Cole and Jerry West in the stands.

Cole was also stunned by this sudden intrusion.

Yi usually respects him as the head coach, but this time, he really overstepped his authority.

However, in the NBA, superstars have great authority on a team. Most NBA head coaches are not as good as the superstars in the team, including now Cole.

He's just a rookie head coach.

The Warriors have such a great record this season, and no one would think that Cole is the biggest contributor.

Many people still feel that Kerr took advantage of former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson.

Therefore, under such circumstances, Yi's hand really hit Cole hard in the face.

The Warriors are far stronger than the Lakers in terms of physical strength, but fell behind by 20 points at halftime. Although Yi shouldered the responsibility, who the hell would really think that Yi was the biggest blame?
Trailing the Lakers by 20 points at halftime of this game, no matter how you look at it, Cole should be blamed for this.

Pre-game preparation is originally the coach's job.

If you don't prepare well before the game, you may not lose so much.

In addition to Cole's poor preparation before the game, some of the tactical arrangements during the game were also made by his teacher Popovich.

When Popovich faced Coach D, he was weak on the left and right on the right, and everything was predicted in advance, as if it was the same as Cole facing Popovich in this game.

Cole didn't dare to move at all. If he did, he would be broken. Even the Warriors' pick-and-roll, which had been almost invincible in the past two seasons, was forced out in advance and then broken in advance.

"Jerry!"

At this time, the boss and general manager on the sidelines also looked at West.

This one is not good, it can cause civil strife in the team!

Only Jerry West can solve this kind of thing on the entire team.

"Let Yi come, I think Steve knows how to do it, he's a very smart man."

what? !

Would Cole know what to do?
Just when the two people around Jerry West were surprised, Cole, who was focused by the camera, actually had a smile on his face, and then he applauded! ! !
"Fuck!!"

"A-Lian slapped Cole hard, but Cole didn't get angry and still applauded, encouraging all the Warriors players to come up?!"

In the Penguin live broadcast room, Ke Fan and Teacher Yang were stunned, not to mention the netizens in the live broadcast room.

"Can this Cole be so tolerable?!"

"Teacher Yang, I can't bear this anymore!"

Even the assistant next to Cole and the Warriors players on the bench were stunned.

If he backs down, it would be a complete statement that Yi is the real talker in the Warriors. How will Cole continue to work with the Warriors in the future?
Cole can do this?

Therefore, almost as soon as Cole applauded, all the Warriors players on the bench went to the court.

Even Love, after a little hesitation, walked onto the court.

At this time, the only remaining Warriors player beside Cole was backup center Pachulia.

Pachulia is not of that type.

Pachulia, Curry, Clay, and Dream Chaser are all different. These three are all from the same family.

and so……

"Cole is such a smart guy."

Du Kang was full of praise for Cole at this time.

Cole has discovered that he is being watched by Bobo, and any of his methods, tactics, and playing styles can now escape Bobo's grasp.

Just like Nowitzki facing Nelson.

Even if the Mavericks are stronger and can't beat them, they really can't beat them.

The same goes for Cole facing Popovich.Although the Warriors are stronger, the methods Cole used on the Warriors are actually all leftover from Popovich's tricks.

So familiar!

What does Cole use to fight Popovich?

Let alone 2015 now, even in 2016 and 2017, Cole may not be able to escape Popovich's Wuzhi Mountain.

Do you really think all teachers are vegetarians?
Cole also discovered this, so Ah Lian is not actually refuting his face, but earning face for him!

The more he does at halftime, the more mistakes he makes, and the worse the Warriors may be in the second half.

Instead of doing this, it is better to do nothing, just find the state, and use these 15 minutes to get back to the state.

Now that the Warriors are facing the Lakers, in fact, any tactical system is empty. Your head coach is not as good as others, just not as good as others. Now, it is the most primitive team, and the best way is to crush it with the strength of the players.

"YI is only 28 years old this year. How can he get such strong game prediction ability and leadership?"

Cole really almost failed to understand Yi's intention just now. He almost felt like the ordinary audience that Yi was slapping him in the face.

"This game is not easy to play, and this series is even harder."

In silence, Popovich led the Lakers players out of the training ground with a solemn expression.

After Popovich and the Lakers players left, amidst the laughter and boos of the Lakers fans in the audience, the Arab League led the Warriors players to do pre-match status training and game training seriously.

Half of the game has already been played, and it seems a bit funny to still do such training.

Therefore, many Lakers fans and celebrities at the scene were really laughing.

Even many Warriors fans who came to the scene didn't know what to say for a moment. They were a little embarrassed and some felt ashamed.

What's the use of meaningless things like training without any secrets on the court, in front of tens of thousands of spectators, in front of spectators around the world, if you don't rest in the locker room and formulate tactics?

But is it really meaningless?

It's meaningful, and it's not small.

Because, during the halftime training, Curry actually didn't make any more three-pointers from the center circle!
Curry is actually seriously practicing three-point shooting instead of showing off his skills.

Du Kang can see with his naked eyes that the Warriors players have changed from being frustrated and impetuous at the beginning to being calm now.

Not to mention Du Kang, Dayao, Maizi and Kezi all saw it next to Du Kang.

That's why Dayao sighed again.

"Ah Lian, you are really mature!"

"Basketball is the real power that can calm people down!"

Even Kezi kept sighing and nodding.

Holding a basketball in your hand, playing and shooting seriously is more useful than any chicken soup for the soul.

Especially when you need some peace and quiet.

"This Warriors team is very strong, really strong!"

what?
After Monty Williams finished speaking, all the Celtic players next to him were stunned.

Is this very strong?
Aren't we watching a game?

Monty, shouldn't you sigh, are the Lakers really strong?

You know, now, the Lakers lead the Warriors by 20 points!
The strength and momentum the Lakers played in the first half was indeed super intimidating.

The time for the intermission is fleeting.

Amid the laughter of Lakers fans, the Warriors players actually trained seriously throughout the halftime break.

When the Lakers players appeared again, the entire arena's laughter turned into cheers.

"Destroy the warrior!"

"The warrior has no physical strength!"

"Victory lies ahead!"

"Go! Los Angeles Lakers!!!"

The Lakers' performance in the first half completely ignited the enthusiasm and expectations of the Lakers fans at the scene.

Then, at the beginning of the second half, the Warriors, who attacked first, poured cold water on the heads of Lakers fans.

Curry used the United Arab Emirates' pick-and-roll and faced Antetokounmpo's defense. After breaking through one step, Curry succeeded in a mid-range jumper with a step back.

"what?"

Seeing Curry's shot, the Lakers fans at the scene were a little dumbfounded.

Curry didn't even look at the three-point line. Although Curry also shot two points in the first half, he was definitely not so determined!

"The Warriors seem to have really changed!"

"However, the Lakers are not so easy for you to catch up to 20 points, Steve!"

Popovich narrowed his eyes.

At this time, on the court, after Garnett pulled the Arab League out, he passed the ball to Antetokounmpo who was cutting to the basket. Antetokounmpo's return run was almost blue!
The dream chasing under the basket naturally cannot allow Antetokounmpo to go up to the blue. Antetokounmpo's shooting and free throws are average, and of course he pulls them down decisively.

Only, this time, Antetokounmpo made both free throws!
64 to 44, still a 20-point difference!

In the third quarter of the game, the Lakers and Warriors entered the state immediately.

The rhythms of the two teams finally matched up after one and a half!
Yi Jianlian pulled out and assisted Love to score under the basket, which was almost exactly the same as Garnett's organization just now.

Immediately afterwards, Wade broke through and assisted Seth Curry's three-pointer.

When the Warriors attacked, Yi Jianlian and Curry picked and rolled. This time Curry moved outside, received the pass from Arab League, and hit a three-pointer!

"Popovich clearly knows that his starting lineup can't guard against a pick-and-roll, so why doesn't he change it?!"

In the third quarter, the Warriors completely regained their game status, and the pick-and-roll was completely alive.

The Warriors' offense became extremely ferocious.

Popovich should know that he has to crush Yiku in the pick-and-roll. Why did he give up the good defensive lineup before?
quickly!

Everyone knows the answer!

Why did Popovich keep Seth Curry on the court?

Seth Curry's offense is not as ferocious as Curry's.

But, he opened up all the space!
After Curry hit a three-pointer.

Immediately afterwards, Pierce received an inside pass from Antetokounmpo and hit a three-pointer from the left baseline!
Not only can Antetokounmpo catch Garnett's pass and rush to the basket, he can also pass the ball!

The Lakers' space was completely opened, and Pierce actually missed it!
"Amazing, this Laker, in the hands of Popovich, actually feels exactly the same as in the hands of Coach D!"

After 4 minutes of the third quarter, the Warriors were playing very lively, but the score at this time was 78 to 57, and the Warriors were even further behind!
This time, everyone, including the cameras on the scene, looked at Popovich!

At this time, Cole finally knew why his teacher was not in the all-offensive and all-defensive lineup in the third quarter!

He is going to use his starting lineup to consume the Warriors, and then, that lineup will come up to harvest the Warriors! ! !
He and the Warriors were completely trapped by Popovich and his teacher at this time! ! !

Cole's eyes are twinkling!

On the court, Antetokounmpo, who can attack the frame, distribute the ball, run and jump, helps Garnett connect the Lakers.

Even if the Warriors run a complete pick-and-roll, they won't have much advantage!
If Garnett is the strongest commander, then Antetokounmpo is the whip in his hand, which is where the lethality lies!
Looking at the silly boy on the court who was surrounded by his teammates and giggled after assisting, Cole's expression was constantly changing.

At last……

"Teacher, you are very strong. In my heart, you have always been the strongest. However, you have forgotten your roots. Maybe I should let you recall some of the teachings I once taught us."

Cole's closed eyes opened.

"Zaza, come on, replace Kevin and guard Giannis of the Lakers."

In front of the TV, Budenholzer almost jumped with excitement when he saw Pachulia replacing Love, who was not performing well.

"not good!!!"

(End of this chapter)