Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 63 Are you okay?
"Wang, you go on stage and try to help open up the space."

Hearing his name, Wang Hao didn't hesitate, and quickly replaced Lewis.

At this time, both sides are already doing their best.

The inside-out combination of Gary Payton and Wen Baker is indeed remarkable, and the low-post singles have a great advantage.

But this is in a one-to-one situation.

No, Wen Baker continued to play against Morris Taylor in singles, and he had a huge advantage in terms of height and weight.

No way, Derek Anderson can only choose to double-team.

Facing the double-team, Wen Baker wanted to fight two, but unfortunately, he tried just now and couldn't fight.

He could only pass the ball, the basketball fell into the hands of Gary Payton, and Gary Payton didn't make a shot from outside the three-point line.

Tonight, his outside touch is average, and Eric Murdoch's defense is in place, so he simply chose to pass the ball.

The ball rotates quickly, and the Clippers' defense also rotates.

It's just that no matter how fast a person runs, he can't run faster than a basketball. With two passes, the basketball has already spanned half the court.

Wang Hao, who was on the bottom line, received the ball, but Odom's defense hadn't caught up.

This is one of the tactics of the Sonics.

Even if Odom rotates up, this is actually a small to big, and it is completely possible to make a breakthrough.

No matter how tough the defense is, the defense will collapse under such constant tension.

After receiving the ball, Wang Hao did not hesitate at all, and made a steady three-pointer from the bottom corner, earning another three-pointer.

"I've said it a long time ago, that's the way to fight, it's reasonable!"

"Look at Wang Hao's three-pointer today. He made two of three shots. With such a high shooting percentage, how can we not use him."

"If you want to play inside, you can, but you have to let Wang Hao open up the space first."

……

Not only did Zhang Lili highly appreciate it, but even Paul Westphal was smiling all over his face at this time.

For the Clippers' double-team defense, he naturally knew how to deal with it, but he didn't choose the right one.

It turned out that he thought Lewis, who was a pure pitcher, and Vernon Maxwell, who was more experienced, seemed more suitable for breaking the game.

Now it looks like...

At this time, in Paul Westphal's heart, apart from looking forward to Wang Hao, he also had a little more confidence.

However, in the attack that turned around, Odom once again broke through to hit a mid-range jumper.

No way, this guy has completely opened up his hand.

On the other hand, the Sonics still use the same tactics. The Clippers did not give up double-teaming because of a defensive defeat.

Opportunities still appeared on Wang Hao first, and Odom was prepared this time, and the defense was timely.

Wang Hao broke through to the left with a fake move, but went down, went to the basket and passed the ball to the free throw line.

Horace didn't make a mid-range shot.

On the Clippers side, Odom was double-teamed and the ball came out in time. Eric Murdoch hit a three-pointer again.

Not only that, the sugar man also began to show off.

Don't look at him as a parallel import champion, but one thing to say, there is still a reason for being selected as the champion.

Not to mention anything else, just this body and athletic ability are not comparable to Wen Baker.

That is to say, the sugar man can't defend well, otherwise, it would be impossible for Wen Baker to get so many opportunities.

It cannot be defended alone, but this does not prevent Sugar Man from grabbing rebounds.

In the last few minutes of the first half, the overall improvement of the Sonics, especially Wang Hao and Gary Payton, all kinds of auxiliary defense and supplementary defense.

Not to mention, it greatly limited the Clippers' offense.

However, at this time, Sugar Man grabbed offensive rebounds consecutively, which made the Clippers players more confident.

So what if you don't get in?Don't you want your teammates to grab rebounds?

48:60
At halftime, the Clippers led by 12 points.

"Defense, cheer me up, do you hear me?"

"Also, the execution of the offense, give me those damn shots."

……

In the locker room, Paul Westphal was a little angry. He really didn't expect today's situation.

The Clippers are not considered a strong team. If they lose in such a game, it will definitely be a disaster.

What's more, he knows very well that as the head coach, his position is not stable.

"It was a tough game today, the opponent was in great shape, good luck, many unbelievable goals.

However, this is not an excuse to lose, we must do better to have a chance.

Keep defensive pressure, don't think about physical strength, if you don't close the point difference, it's useless to save more physical strength.

There is also offense, try to run as much as possible, transfer the ball more, you can rest assured that if there is an open space, I will definitely pass the ball. "

As the core of the team, Gary Payton also stood up to speak.

His performance today is not bad, he scored 9 points in the half, which is basically his average level.

It's a pity that his defensive contribution is not high.

Of course, Derek Anderson, who was facing him, didn't get too many opportunities, but the Clippers didn't expect him to attack.

This is the limitation of defensive players. Many times, especially when the score is behind, there is a limit to what they can do.

The game continued in the second half, Gary Payton tried more breakthroughs, made fouls, and fought for free throws.

Brent Barry showed the experience of the old players, withstood the pressure and hit a three-pointer.

Wen Baker and Wang Hao also scored two points.

It's just that they still couldn't completely restrict the Clippers. As soon as Odom was pressed here, Eric Murdoch scored immediately over there.

This is the so-called pressing the gourd to float the scoop. At halftime, the Clippers have already played their form and feel.

However, the Supersonics have always been a defensive team. Once they can't defend, it will be dangerous.

The game lasted 6 minutes and 08 seconds in the third quarter, the official timeout time, and the score was 62:72.

There is still a gap of 10 points. It seems that the gap is not big, but the problem is that the Sonics have a problem with their offense.

In half a quarter of the game, the Clippers only scored 12 points. In fact, their defense has already paid off.

But the problem is, I can't get points.

Paul Westphal handed over the tactical board to the assistant coach, and the assistant coach arranged the next defense.

Why not arrange an offense, because the head coach doesn't know how to arrange it, what's the use if you can't make a goal?

At this time, assistant coach Field handed over a table, which is the statistics of this game.

This look suddenly made Paul Westphal's eyes shine.

王昊，8投5中，三分球4投2中，罚球2中2，14分6篮板2助攻2抢断1盖帽。

After hesitating for a moment, he finally made a decision.

I saw Paul Westphal took over the assistant coach's tactical board, followed by the assistant coach's words.

"Focus on the game, there is more time, the game is not over, we still have a chance.

As for offense, next, we will focus on Wang Hao. "

Hearing this, everyone was taken aback, and some wondered if the head coach had made a mistake.

Paul Westphal ignored the eyes of others, just stared at Wang Hao and asked.

"King, are you okay?"

Wang Hao also raised his head to look at Paul Westphal. It was clearly a long-awaited look, and finally got his chance.

"Of course, I'm going to throw that damn ball in the basket."

(End of this chapter)