God of NBA point guards

Chapter 608 I will resign
Phil Jackson demands that the ballhandler must pass the ball immediately after Robert Horry gets open.

At the same time, he also requested to strengthen the interweaving of off-ball movements, follow the tactical requirements of the triangle offense to make people and the ball move, use more pick-and-rolls, and try his best to tear apart the opponent's defensive system.

He asked Robert Horry not to stand in one position waiting for the ball, but also to step up his movement, because the Sonics will block the ball holder and his passing angle. Once running, the Sonics will have no way to block it.

After the timeout, the Lakers attacked.

Rick Fox received a pass from Fisher on the left wing, and Bowen immediately displayed close defense, clinging to his opponent like an octopus.

Fox was very troubled. He hated Bowen the most. This bastard did nothing but pester him.

At this time, Robert Horry, who was released, ran along the bottom corner to the left bottom corner, which is his best position for open shots.

Seeing Horry's movement, Rick Fox moved his back to the ball, swayed to the left first, and then quickly turned right and passed to Horry.

Of course, Ben Wallace also noticed Horry running by. He immediately followed and stood outside O'Neal, two steps away from the left corner. If Fox passes the ball to O'Neal, he can double-team immediately. At the same time, this position also allows him to cover Horry.

Fox was in a back-up position and did not notice Ben's movement, so the ball was passed to the left corner.

Horry had just received the ball, and the ferocious Ben was already in front of him. A pair of fierce eyes were staring at him fiercely. His offensive skills with the ball were not very good, so he quickly passed the ball to him. O'Neal, who was holding the ball, first made a fake move to shake the ball, and then the second time was the real pass.

Although Ben's second take-off ability was not as good as Rodman's, he was still good. He bounced his feet again and hit the ball in the sky. Then he quickly got into position and grabbed the ball.

"Beautiful! Ben forced Horry to pass the ball and completed the steal. This time the defense was very beautiful." Yu Jia said excitedly.

Zhang Liji said with a smile: "The successful defense this time was due to double-teaming O'Neal so that O'Neal had no chance, Bowen forcing Fox to have no chance, and then Big Ben's supplementary defense.

The Sonics have the best defenders in the league inside and outside, and they are the team that concedes the fewest points per game this season. Defense is not fun. "

"Correct."

Yu Jia nodded and added: "Even if Ben didn't intercept the ball just now, the Iron Fist King on the right started to cover the basket. If O'Neal received the ball in the low post on the left, he might not be able to score."

At this time, Zhou Quan used a pick-and-roll to break through, reached the left midfielder and made a jump shot, making a hit.

"The Iron Fist King made 5 of 4 shots and scored 10 points. The Lakers couldn't guard against his attack. At 8:18, the SuperSonics lead now reaches double digits." Yu Jia said with a smile.

Zhang Lili said: "In single defense, no matter how good Kobe's defense is, it is impossible to guard against Zhou Quan. The Lakers have many problems. The key point is that they cannot guard against Zhou Quan and cannot produce their own offense.

While Kobe was restricted by Zhou Quan, O'Neal was double-teamed, making it difficult to catch the ball. OK combinations were restricted, and Horry's utilization rate of open space was not high, and Fox was strangled by Bowen, leaving only The next one is Fisher, who has little ability, so the Lakers' offense cannot be played at all. "

The Lakers attack.

Fox holds the ball, holds Bowen with his left hand, and passes the ball to Horry in the left corner with his right hand.

Ben Wallace quickly covered up the defense, and this time Horry successfully lobbed the ball to O'Neal without being intercepted.

"Lob, the quality of the pass is not high." Zhang Lili said immediately.

"King of Iron Fist!" Yu Jia shouted loudly at the same time.

Ben immediately turned around and pounced on O'Neal. O'Neal, who had just received the ball, suddenly pushed the ball toward Horry. Out of instinct, Ben couldn't help but make an emergency stop.

The next moment, O'Neal suddenly turned up, and the Shark turned around and beat the meat shield Jerome James, dribbling into the paint area.

"Snapped!"

When the ball bounced off the floor, Zhou Quan, who came from the right wing to defend, had quick eyesight and quick hands. He passed O'Neal with his right hand and took away the opponent's ball.

"Iron Fist?"

O'Neill was so anxious that he stretched out his hand to grab it and found nothing.

"Beautiful! The Iron Fist King stole the ball for the third time in the first quarter..." Yu Jia roared excitedly amidst the cheers of the fans in the audience.

"The lob gave Zhou Quan enough time to cover the basket. O'Neal also made a fake move and wasted a little time. When O'Neal broke through with the ball, he didn't see Zhou Quan's cover, let alone Kobe. There’s a big vacancy.” Zhang Lili said.

Zhou Quan slowed down the tempo and did not play fast break.

The Sonics did not specifically emphasize fast break tactics in this series because O'Neal is not the O'Neal of last year. He has successfully lost weight and his speed and physical fitness are worse than last year. The effect of fast break tactics is not as good as last year.

Just as he approached the top of the key, Kobe Bryant began to press forward. Zhou Quan didn't stop and turned around to pass. Kobe quickly retreated from defense. Zhou Quan dribbled the ball and took a step to the left to distance himself from Kobe Bryant.

"not good!"

Kobe rushed forward in a hurry, but was it too late?
At the top of the left arc, Zhou Quan took off calmly. After the ball flew out, Kobe jumped up to block the shot. The rhythm was completely slowed down.

"brush!"

The water splashed and the basketball penetrated.

"It's so accurate! The Iron Fist King rarely misses this kind of open shot after getting rid of the defender." Yu Jia said excitedly.

"Zhou Quan's basic shooting skills are so good, it's the most perfect shooting textbook." Zhang Li said with a smile.

"The Iron Fist King only had three blocks and three steals in the first quarter. The defense was absolutely explosive today, and 5*5 is very possible. The score is now 8:21, and the Lakers are 13 points behind." Barkley said.

Kenny Smith said: "The King of Iron Fist beat Kobe too easily in isolation. He turned around and passed Kobe and then moved laterally. He easily got rid of Kobe and got into the open space.

When the Iron Fist King is attacking with the ball, no matter who the defender is, he can hit as he wants, pass as he wants, break through as he wants, take action as he wants, and treat the defender as nothing. "

Barkley also had to sigh: "How can we defend against the best of all the best sudden throws? Back then, the Bulls double-teamed him on the outside to no avail."

Kenny Smith nodded and said: "This is the existence of the only one! If there is no opponent in the league who can match him, no one can beat the SuperSonics. I think the SuperSonics can only win without Ben Wallace." Easily, Iron Fist King can defeat any opponent, including this Lakers."

"Not necessarily."

Barkley started to sing the opposite, saying: "Without a big team and sparse interior defense, the Sharks can easily average 50+ per game and shoot 70% or even 80%. How can he win the Iron Fist King?"

"Everyone is a human shield, use foul tactics, and let O'Neal shoot free throws." Kenny Smith said with a smile.

Barkley was startled, then laughed and scolded: "Foul tactics may not be effective. O'Neal's ability to play two plus one is the best in the league."

Kenny Smith shook his head and said: "No, that was O'Neal last year. Now O'Neal is not so terrifying. With two human shields, even if you can't hold him down, you should be able to foul him in time when he takes action.

In last year's Western Conference Finals, the SuperSonics used foul tactics against him. They didn't use foul tactics tonight. First, his dominance at the basket was not as good as last year. Second, the league allowed zone defense to double-team people without the ball. "

Barkley said dissatisfied: "The league did a stupid thing and allowed zone defense to be legalized. This is to suppress the Sharks."

"NONONO..."

Kenny Smith quickly shook his head and said: "The biggest limitation of zone defense is outside breakthroughs, and the one with the strongest ability to break through with the ball in this league is the Iron Fist King. O'Neal is just involved in the rules."

Barkley shook his head and said: "The King of Iron Fist's emergency stop jump shooting ability is so strong that the zone defense is of no use in restricting him. I suggest that the league immediately resume illegal defense and cancel the zone defense.

We even need to introduce a special rule to deal with the King of Iron Fist, the King of Iron Fist Rules, just like we did with Michael back then. "

At the 9th minute of the first quarter, the Lakers were already 15 points behind and called a timeout again.

But Phil Jackson failed to solve the problems on both ends of the offense and defense, because he was never able to make the OK combination play the cooperation he expected.

Kobe couldn't get rid of Zhou Quan's defense, he couldn't break through with the ball to attract defense for O'Neal, and he couldn't create singles opportunities for O'Neal.

他自己的个人进攻也在周权的防守下根本谈不上高效，全场被周权抢断4次封盖两次，13投3中，命中率只有23.1%，加上三分球4投1中，5罚4中，只得到11分3助攻6篮板1抢断6失误4犯规。

奥尼尔始终处于双人包夹之中，全场接球进攻的次数少得可怜，有力无处使，全场15投7中，命中率只有46.7%，10罚4中，只得到18分18篮板2助攻1抢断3盖帽3失误3犯规。

Under the full defense of the Sonics, Robert Horry's utilization rate of open spaces was not high. He made 13 of 6 shots, 7 of 3 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 17 points.

At the end of the game, 82:109, the SuperSonics won by 27 points.

周权上场42分钟，22投15中，命中率68.2%，三分球7投5中，6罚5中，轰下40分6篮板17助攻8抢断6盖帽2失误3犯规，打出了季后赛第8次5*5。

本华莱士上场41分钟，8投4中，2罚0中，得8分16篮板1助攻2抢断4盖帽1失误4犯规的数据。

After the game, O'Neal and Kobe left the field in despair.

Rashard Lewis was also disappointed and hurriedly left the field just after the game.

He doesn't care about the championship now, because he already has two. No matter how many rings he has, it means nothing to him. The dynasty doesn't mean much to him. He is not the protagonist. What he cares about is that he was defeated again in the playoffs. give up.

If he doesn't perform in the playoffs, how will he get a big contract in the future?He believes in his ability. As long as he is given more opportunities, he will definitely be able to produce beautiful data.

"Dart, I want to leave."

He returned to the locker room, took out his cell phone and called his agent.

"Rashad, I have advised you a long time ago. Now you have finally figured it out. It is time for you to leave. Many teams want you. You are the most unique power forward in this league." Dart said excitedly.

The two talked for less than 2 minutes when footsteps sounded outside, and Lewis hurriedly hung up the phone.

Zhou Quan came in, glanced at Lewis first, with a somewhat aggrieved look on his face, and asked casually: "Rashad, are you okay?"

"It's okay, boss." Lewis stood up quickly and said.

"Crybaby, why didn't you wait for us?" Cory Maggette yelled.

"Corey, don't call me that." Lewis said dissatisfied.

"Okay." Maggette shrugged.

Zhou Quan didn't ask again. He knew full well that Lewis only played 18 minutes today and was a pure pseudo-starter. With the character of this cry-loving young man, he definitely felt aggrieved.

But Lewis's performance in the playoffs was really impressive. In the first round, his shooting percentage was only over [-]%, which was far worse than in the regular season. It's hard to win McMillan's trust with this kind of performance. It's a big honor to have him start tonight. Opportunity.

An hour later, the SuperSonics' press conference went on as scheduled, but the Lakers' press conference did not.

In the visiting team's locker room, O'Neal and Kobe didn't speak to each other since they came back. They were in a very bad mood.

Phil Jackson didn't say anything either, and general manager Jerry West wasn't in the mood to talk.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss and his two children, Jim Buss and Jeanie Buss, stood outside in an equally bad mood.

This game left almost no one in the Lakers with any hope or possibility of winning.

Jerry West stayed in the locker room for less than a minute before opening the door and walking out.

Seeing West come out, the three old Bass looked over.

West made a gesture and motioned for the three of them to follow him to a secluded corner. After pondering for a while, he said: "Jerry, I should be responsible for the team's poor record in the playoffs. After the second round, I will Will resign."

(End of this chapter)