Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 108 Spear and Shield

Facing Iverson, the key point is not to let him enter the paint.

Once he is allowed to rush inside, whether it is to create damage or make a layup, it is a huge threat.

On the contrary, forcing him to shoot in the middle distance, especially the two-pointer in the middle and long distance, will greatly compress his efficiency.

After all, Iverson's shooting percentage is only about 42%, including the basket with a super high shooting percentage.

Excluding the offense at the basket, Iverson's mid-range and long-range shots in a single round are even less than 40%.

It's just that it's beautiful to think about, but it's not easy to do.

All teams know how to defend Iverson, but few can really defend him.

Sure enough, in his second attack, Wang Hao was a step slower, allowing him to easily make a throw.

Wang Hao is also very helpless, he can never let go of his own people, and waits all day to help defend Iverson.

Fortunately, the Sonics' offense isn't bad either.

Gary Payton can't guard Iverson, and Iverson can't guard Gary Payton.

In fact, Iverson has always been one of the few players in the defense of the digital team, and he doesn't need to do anything.

Eric Snow came up in time, but unfortunately, Gary Payton still made a mid-range hit easily.

Don't look at Iverson becoming the steal king many times, but his defense is indeed full of loopholes.

Originally he was defending Brent Barry, but Wang Hao and Brent Barry played a pick-and-roll screen.

Directly put Iverson in front of Wang Hao, facing Iverson's defense, Wang Hao directly hit a three-pointer.

He was not tall enough, and he was unwilling to stick to the defense to fight against him. If Wang Hao didn't make a move, wouldn't he be sorry for himself.

5:2
Larry Brown, the head coach of the digital team, almost gritted his back molars when he saw this scene.

You know, this guy is a frantic defender, even more persistent than Pat Riley.

It is said that during defensive training, he will even take out a ruler to confirm whether the player's defense is in place.

Facing Iverson's non-defensive habit, he simply hated it.

If it weren't for the digital team's offense pointing at Iverson, it is estimated that he would have replaced Iverson long ago.

Larry Brown had to swallow his anger and stood up to direct the team's defense, that is, no substitutions.

The Sonics obviously want to attack Iverson, so if they don't change players on defense, that's fine.

Sure enough, in the next game, Iverson followed Brent Barry without any substitutions at all.

In this way, the defensive pressure on teammates will be greater.

But then again, these people can get a contract in the digital team, isn't it just for them to defend.

Iverson's offensive state is hot, and he even made a few mid-range shots.

Moreover, the players of the digital team took advantage of the few passes.

As a result, neither Wang Hao nor Horace dared to double-team unscrupulously.

The end of the first quarter, 23:23, the two sides tied.

In this quarter of the game, Wang Hao changed positions to defend Iverson, and there was only one feeling, his ankle hurt!
If this is the kind of bulkier player, he can really break his ankle.

As for those with poor physical coordination, being knocked down is commonplace.

Fortunately, the state of the Sonics is not bad, and Gary Payton is constantly responding in the offense.

Even Eric Snow, a defensive expert, can't restrict him at all.

Wang Hao also played well, with 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, which is considered a qualified performance.

However, Wen Baker stretched his hips again.

Iverson is also a stamina monster, he only rested for 1 minute, and then played the game.

This is simply going to be used to death!

No way, without Iverson, the digital team's offense would be impossible to carry out.

As long as he is on the court, even if he does not attack, he can also play a containment role and improve the team's offense.

Shamond, who came off the bench, faced Iverson, and he was even tricked by all kinds of tricks, and he couldn't guard against it at all.

Paul Westphal has no choice but to let Gary Payton play early to limit Iverson.

Iverson and Gary Payton started to confront each other and staged a scoring battle.

It's just that the efficiency of such singles is very slow, the offensive rounds are dragged on for a long time, and the rhythm is very slow.

In fact, this is the strategy of the digital team. After all, the fewer offensive rounds, the more guaranteed Iverson's physical strength.

It's just that, in the duel between the two stars, Wang Hao can't help but say something here, he just needs to play well as a support.

"Oh my gosh, that's the answer, the answer punctured the glove today."

"Gary Payton is not to be outdone, this is a three-pointer, and he once again helped the team overtake the score."

"Unbelievable, the defensive player was directly stunned."

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The two superstars come and go, and the fight is very lively, but unfortunately, the score has not been opened.

Iverson is in a good state today, and has scored many incredible goals in the double-team.

When the game progressed to the last 2 minutes, the difference between the two sides was still only 1 point.

84:83, the Sonics lead by one point.

Moreover, the Sonics own the ball. As long as this offense is successful, the balance of victory will be in their favor.

It's still the low post, it's still the low post singles that Gary Payton is most familiar with, and Eric Snow is still defending him.

After Wang Hao handed the ball to Gary Payton, he immediately took the defender away and let him play singles.

Still with the same rhythm, he dribbled the ball and squeezed in, then turned around and shot.

"Bang!"

Unfortunately, this time the shot missed.

In fact, this is normal. The shooting percentage of these two people today is really not high, both are in the early 40%.

However, in the offense that turned around, Iverson did not insist on attacking the inside line, and after shaking Gary Payton away, he shot directly.

"Shh!"

84:85
"I made the damn shot, who else?"

With 1 minute and 12 seconds left in the game, Paul Westphal quickly called a timeout.

"Next, we need to ensure the success rate, if you hear it, score the ball.

This is our home court, don't let this little man be too rampant, victory belongs to us. "

It is still a similar tactic, let Gary Payton catch the ball and play singles, try to hit the basket as much as possible.

At the last moment, Eric Snow followed closely, but Gary Payton still managed to receive the ball.

From outside the three-man line, he started posting up, intending to push Eric Snow all the way to the basket.

At this time, it is naturally impossible for the digital team to remain indifferent, and Tyron Hill immediately provided assistance in defense.

At this time, Wen Baker was leaked out, and he moved immediately, cutting into the inside line.

George Lynch immediately switched defenses, but at this time, Wang Hao was replaced and left empty.

Gary Payton naturally would not miss such an opportunity, he chose to pass the ball immediately.

It stands to reason that Iverson, who is defending Brent Barry, should move immediately and perform a rotation.

It's just that Iverson's defensive enthusiasm is the same, and it would be nice to be able to stare at his defender.

What's more, there was a 2-minute break for the whole game. At this time, how could he have the intention to defend?
(End of this chapter)