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Chapter 213 The First Opponent

214. The First Opponent

However, just when everyone thought that Stoudemire had nowhere to escape under Gary Payton's defense.

Unexpectedly, he suddenly passed the ball.

At this time, Steve Smith had gotten rid of Lewis and successfully grabbed the shot.

There is no way, since Lewis's offense is chosen, then he has to bear his deficiencies in defense.

Why didn't Wang Hao defend Steve Smith?
What's the difference between Steve Smith and Scottie Pippen, both are able to single Lewis easily.

Moreover, Pippen can not only score on his own in singles, but also drive his teammates through the organization.

Don't look at him not scoring as many as Steve Smith, but his role is not small at all.

That being the case, it is natural to give priority to defending Pippen.

Steve Smith also lived up to expectations. After getting the ball, he easily hit a jumper and opened the scoring for the team.

0:2
The most difficult thing about defending the Trail Blazers is not to defend a certain player, or to defend their star.

It's not necessary because they have too many people playing.

There are five players in the starting lineup, all of whom are capable of scoring 20 points in a single game, and any of them may break out in this game.

In addition, they are also sitting on the bench, Sean Kemp, Bunch Wales, these are also bench gangsters.

This is the reason why the Trail Blazers can achieve results.

However, it can be seen that the Blazers' offensive rhythm is not fast, and it can even be said to be relatively slow.

This is not surprising, in addition to Stoudemire, the others are more accustomed to slow-paced offense.

Although it was Pippen who defended Wang Hao, the Supersonics did not intend to change the tactics formulated before the game.

In the opening stage, the Supersonics still revolved around Wang Hao.

"At the beginning of the game, give the ball to Wang, let him lead the attack, and the others adapt.

This game is critical, it's a preview of our playoff opponents, so I want to win this game.

The key to winning the game is to establish a lead from the very beginning of the game.

By studying the games of last season, we can find that the Blazers are a team that doesn't like to play fast.

At the same time, they don't like three-pointers, which leads to their lack of ability to chase points.

Once they are behind the score for a long time, they will be in chaos, and the victory belongs to us. "

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Today's NBA already has the profession of data analyst.

Although it is far inferior to the later generations, it can be analyzed through various software, but it can be regarded as decent.

Paul Westphal is not a rigid person. As a player-turned-coach, he is very sensitive to the data business.

When making tactical arrangements, he is also very willing to consider these aspects of data analysis.

Especially when playing against strong teams, sometimes the difference between victory and defeat is just that little difference.

What's more, although the data analysis situation exists, it is a bunch of cold data after all.

A computer robot can't do the job of a head coach.

Only through actual combat can we really grasp the opponent's problems, and this is the task of the regular season.

Recalling what the head coach said in the locker room, there must be no problem with such an arrangement.

However, Wang Hao is not in a hurry.

To be honest, facing Scottie Pippen, the defensive expert, Jordan's golden partner.

It would be a lie to say that there was no psychological pressure at all.

Pippen is indeed old, but the fuel tank is not completely empty, and he also wants to try it first.

Ever since, Wang Hao took the initiative to ask for a tactic.

Gary Payton and Wang Hao are doing the pick-and-roll, and the two strongest players on the team are doing the pick-and-roll. How do you defend?
The Bulls once used this tactic, Pippen picked and rolled Jordan, but this tactic is not commonly used, they mainly play the triangle offense.

It is James who really carried forward this tactic.

Whether it's his pick-and-roll with Wade, or the pick-and-roll with Kyrie Irving, it feels a little unsolvable.

There is no way, after all, not everyone has such an experience. The team has a teammate who is in the top ten of the league all the year round.

This pick and roll, seeing Gary Payton was about to break through the inside, Pippen had no choice but to go up.

Although Gary Payton was not afraid of Pippen, it was unnecessary. He immediately returned the ball to Wang Hao.

Facing Stoudemire, Wang Hao didn't hesitate at all, and just opened his hand to shoot.

In fact, Stoudemire did not lose his position, but in the face of such a height gap, he did not have the slightest bit.

If you are not tall enough, you can bounce to make up for it. This is true, but the problem is that you have to have a chance to jump!

"Shh!"

Naturally, Wang Hao would not miss the opportunity that was almost a wide open, and he hit the three-pointer steadily.

3:2
The Blazers continued to attack, this time, they gave the ball to Rasheed Wallace.

Roaring Tianzun, the player with the highest frequency of technical fouls in the NBA is the star of the Blazers today.

The NBA in recent years has been very strange. Everyone has the height and weight of a center, but they just don't want to play center.

From Garnett to Duncan to Rasheed Wallace, they prefer to play power forward.

I don't know if it is because of this that O'Neill can be avoided.

The height of the center, coupled with the straight arm shooting, it is difficult for the opposing players to block Rasheed Wallace.

Not to mention blocking, even interference is not easy, such as a flying pig in the air.

It's just that the Sonics are not in a hurry, because they also have a PJ Brown.

PJ Brown can also play center, and when he's up against Rasheed Wallace, he doesn't suffer from his height at all.

In addition, he is already a defensive expert, facing Rasheed Wallace's singles, he did not lose his position at all.

The shot bounced out of the frame, Ewing protected the rebound, and Gary Payton advanced quickly.

It's just that the Blazers' playback speed is very fast.

Last season, they were the top three teams in the league in points lost. Apart from a slow pace, their defense was also very secure.

Failing to make a fast break, Gary Payton was not in a hurry, but simply passed the ball to Wang Hao.

Wang Hao didn't insist on singles just because Pippen was standing in front of him, but chose to pick and roll.

PJ Brown took the initiative to mention the high position. As for why it wasn't Ewing, because his speed was too slow.

Pick and roll, in addition to blocking people, it is also very important to split, either pulling out or cutting in.

Ewing's speed is too slow, and the opponent has every chance to make up the defense.

Facing Wang Hao's ball-holding pick-and-roll, Rasheed Wallace took the initiative to go beyond the three-point line to delay in advance.

No way, after a season of lessons, who would dare to give Wang Hao an open chance outside the three-point line?

Taking advantage of Wang Hao's delay, Pippen quickly returned to the defensive position, but saw Wang Hao break through directly.

Again, the defense is a passive response, and the offensive players have the final say on how to play.

He didn't even stand up properly, and immediately encountered an opponent's breakthrough, and Pippen's defense immediately fell behind by half a body.

However, as an old Jianghu, he has enough experience, so he immediately leaned on Wang Hao and exerted resistance.

In other words, Wang Hao's physical confrontation is not bad, and it has improved again this year. Otherwise, just this confrontation will definitely make him stumble and have to stop the ball.

In such a confrontation, it is not 20 years later. It is impossible for the referee to blow the whistle.

On the inside of the Blazers, Dale Davis on the other side has consciously moved and shrunk to the basket.

Wang Hao naturally noticed that he didn't intend to bury his head and rush to the basket, but he suddenly dribbled behind his back.

After coming to a complete stop, he shot immediately without any hesitation.

At this time, Scottie Pippen barely stabilized his center of gravity and reached out to block the shot.

"Shh!"

It's a pity that shooting from this position is as easy as a free throw for Wang Hao.

5:2
After scoring two points again, Wang Hao's expression was very flat, and he did not appear very excited.

However, seeing Pippen's eyes at this scene, he was a little uncomfortable, or a little uncomfortable.

What's the meaning?That's off my head, shouldn't you be looking excited?

Or, do you think it's reasonable for you to take points from me?

Especially thinking about the ball just now, if it had been two years earlier, he would have been able to keep up and defend it.

Speaking of it, Pippen is also a little bit unconvinced.

In the Blazers' offense, Pippen reached out for the ball after he settled down, which surprised the Blazers players.

Although there was a little surprise, Stoudemire passed the ball immediately, after all, he was an old man.

When Pippen took the ball, Wang Hao immediately set up his posture, and his attention was extremely concentrated. After all, this is the first in history... the second master.

However, after getting the ball, Pippen did not rush to attack, but said calmly.

"Little guy, it's just a goal, it's no big deal."

Everyone in Wang Hao is stupid, no, are you talking to me?

Well, he never expected that Scottie Pippen is also a brain supplement.

Many years ago, when Jordan retired for the first time, Pippen had a word in his heart, and he waited for a long time and finally waited until today.

He wants to replace Jordan, he wants to be the boss of the team, and he wants to lead the Bulls to victory.

It's a pity that Pippen is Pippen after all, and Jordan is always Jordan.

The Bulls do regard Pippen as the core of the team, but his status cannot be compared to Jordan.

So all kinds of brain supplements in my heart finally broke out at the last moment of a regular season.

The reason is that when Phil Jackson arranged tactics, he arranged for Pippen to attract defense instead of letting him kill.

To be honest, this kind of thing is not a big deal.

If you are honest, you play tactics in a serious manner. If you have confidence in yourself, then take the head coach's words as fart.

After all, when it comes to the field, the game has to be played by the players.

He did it without seeing Nick Young, completely disregarding the head coach, stealing his teammates to complete the lore.

Of course, if you fail to complete the lore, you have to take responsibility.

It's a pity that Pippen didn't have this courage. Instead, he used all kinds of brain supplements, and finally broke out by himself.

Facing Wang Hao, Pippen chose to break through. Of course, he also knew that he had no speed and couldn't break through.

After entering the inside line, he turned his back directly, and after leaning against Wang Hao, he began to dig in with strength.

Why do senior players lose speed?

In addition to the decline in physical function, there is another very important reason, that is, insufficient exercise and weight gain.

The same is true for Pippen. He has maintained his figure well, but he has also gained a lot of weight.

It's really not bad to come up all of a sudden.

However, Wang Hao is young enough, so he can't deal with it so simply.

He took two steps back. Although he was closer to the basket, Pippen never found a chance to make a shot, and there was no room for a shot.

There is no way, he can only try to rush in again, looking for a space to shoot.

However, at this moment, PJ Brown on the side moved quickly and directly formed a double-team with Wang Hao.

After such a tough meal just now, Pippen's physical strength was almost exhausted, and his reaction at this meeting was obviously slow.

With sharp eyes and quick hands, Wang Hao cut off with a slap, slapped the ball with his hands, and broke the ball directly.

Pippen wanted to get the ball back again, tripped and fell directly to the floor, but failed to get the ball back.

Watching this scene may bring back memories for many people.

Not to mention the fans of the Bulls, even the fans of the Supersonics are sighing at this time.

Veterans never die, but veterans are always old, and the new era belongs to young people.

Wang Hao's reaction was obviously faster. At this time, he had already dribbled the ball across the half court.

It's not just him, the entire Sonics team, even Ewing is speeding up, this is their fast break.

The Blazers returned to defense quickly, but after all, one person was missing, and at this time it seemed a bit careless.

Wang Hao saw that Steve Smith wanted to step up, but was restrained by Lewis.

No way, the Blazers' defensive choice is obviously shrinking, which is also an inevitable choice to play less and more.

He was not polite either, and when he was about to step into the three-point line, he suddenly stopped.

A wonderful chasing three-pointer.

"Shh!"

8:2
In less than 2 minutes of the game, Wang Hao scored 8 points in a row, directly helping the team take the lead.

This is a 6-point advantage. For the Blazers, it is at least 3 offensive rounds.

But the problem is that not only the Blazers are attacking, but the Sonics also have the opportunity to attack.

In the next attack, Rasheed Wallace finally scored the ball, showing his strength as a core player.

However, their defense had problems.

Wang Hao scored 8 points in a row, which forced the Supersonics to strengthen their defense against Wang Hao, even at the expense of double-teaming.

Double-teaming Wang Hao is already a necessary choice for various teams.

Wang Hao's passing is definitely not top-notch, but it can still be done just by passing the ball.

At this time, the rest of the Sonics also began to play.

Lewis and Gary Payton hit successively, and even PJ Brown dunked one.

The rhythm of the game was just as Paul Westphal envisioned, and the Sonics took the lead from the first minute.

Now, it depends on what the Blazers will do.

Do they have a way to chase points, do they have the strength to chase points, will they be anxious if they can't catch up with the score for a long time?

This is what Paul Westphal is most concerned about. After all, this is just the regular season.

Facing the first opponent the Sonics envisioned in the playoffs, he must understand in detail in order to make the best preparations.

Yes, from the beginning of the season, he has been preparing for the playoffs, especially against several opponents.

(End of this chapter)