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Chapter 122 So Strong, So Strong
In the offensive and defensive transition, Fisher ran the ball across the center line, looked at Gasol on the left wing, but actually threw the ball to the right.

Artest took the ball from the 45-degree three-point line, bowed to protect his waist, watched and waited patiently, ignoring Kobe.

At the same time, Gasol crossed the paint and moved to the right waist with the help of Bynum.

In addition to Kobe who stood on the right wing in advance, the Lakers formed a classic triangle offensive starting position on the right waist, right wing and the 45-degree three-point line on the right.Artest turned the ball to the left, then turned and ran to Kobe, and the two quickly crossed the screen.

Fisher took the ball at the top of the arc, obviously trying to follow the triangle offense and pass it to Bynum on the left waist.

But Su Yang reminded early that Chandler's interference succeeded again, and Fisher could only turn right to look for opportunities.

According to the triangle offense, the ball should be passed to Kobe who came around from the right wing, and Sefoloza hurriedly approached Kobe.

Seeing that Kobe was limited in receiving the ball, Fisher made up his mind and raised the basketball with both hands to make a long pass from the right corner.

Seeing this, Durant took off and tried to intercept halfway, but unfortunately he failed. Artest received the ball from a wide open position and set up a three-threat posture.

Seeing this, Su Yang yelled to remind him to seal the three-pointer. After all, Artest was in the Rockets last season. He made 39.9% of his three-pointers and averaged 5.6 shots per game. Easy to let go.

Durant hurriedly lowered his center of gravity and walked towards Artest in small steps, but he was more than two meters tall, and it was really difficult to lower his center of gravity.

Artest took the opportunity to cross step and break through with the ball, and found that Durant slowed down, and retreated to pull the ball.

Durant took off with all his strength to block the shot, but unfortunately he was still a step too late, and the basketball crashed into the net with a bang.

There was applause in the arena, and Su Yang was speechless in his heart: Artest seemed to have become more confident after teaming up with Kobe, but when he retreated and stopped suddenly, he looked a bit like he was at his peak. His teammates are really strong and confident. .

What's even more speechless is that the Thunder's two defenses were almost perfect, but both times were broken by Fisher's dangerous pass and the personal ability of the Lakers players. Kobe and Gasol haven't made a shot yet. It's hard to regret it just thinking about it beat.

While thinking about it, the offense and defense switched, Westbrook dribbled the ball forward quickly, Su Yang raised his hand to signal to continue playing high positions.

No specific tactics were called this time. Westbrook ran across the center line and called a replace (replacement) tactic by himself.

Thunder's four players are in their respective positions. Sefoloza and Ibaka are separated from the left and right corners, weakening Kobe and Gasol's ability to defend, while Chandler is standing on the right waist, weakening Bynum's protection. Box ability, while preparing to lift up for cover.

Durant stood on the edge of the paint area in the left bottom corner, seeing Westbrook rushing to 45 degrees, and immediately rushed to the free throw line.

Just when Durant reached the free throw line, Westbrook rushed to the right elbow with the help of Chandler's cover, and the two were almost parallel in a straight line.I saw Westbrook slapping the ground and passing the ball, while Durant took the ball and took off, carrying Artest to defend, and passed back to the basket.

Westbrook sprinting without the ball was too fast, and Fisher could only eat the exhaust gas wildly, watching Westbrook catch the ball and hit the board with a backhand.

boom!The basketball rebounded into the net, 6 to 4.

Su Yang lightly clapped his hands to encourage him. The original design of the replacement tactic was to make full use of Westbrook's speed advantage after the screen and Durant's emergency stop shot threat in the free throw line area. As for Durant's passing the ball back, it is a variant Cooperate.

The key to tactical activation is to hide Durant's motives and prevent Durant from being consumed by defenders early.

For this tactic, he directly denied assistant coach Brooks' plan to let Durant catch the ball on the baseline with the help of Chandler's cover. The purpose of running in that way is too obvious, and the defender must prepare in advance, and Durant's scoring pressure will increase greatly. .

Durant can play like that, but it is a serious waste, and he can use it a few times during fast breaks or early offenses at most.

While thinking about it, Kobe ran to the left wing with the ball and raised his hand to signal Gasol to catch the ball at the top of the arc.

Upon seeing this, Gasol followed suit, received the ball and turned around and passed it to the right wing. Fisher took the ball and passed it to Artest in the right corner.

At the same time, Bynum shifted from left to right in a wide range, stopped at the right waist and stuck Chandler with his back.

Artest quickly lobbed the ball, Chandler stood firm and fought with all his strength, and Bynum was quite uncomfortable.

But Bynum was not in a hurry. He also passed the ball back with 9 seconds left in the attack time, and then re-blocked and raised his hand for the ball.

This time, Bynum bent his knees and squatted, his center of gravity was extremely low, and it was difficult for Chandler to interfere in his haste.

Considering the weight difference between the two and the attack time, Su Yang yelled to remind him to double-team.

Durant took a step back when he heard the sound, and followed the basketball to force him, causing great interference, but Bynum turned around and sank to the bottom, forcing Chandler away, jumping up with a roar, holding the basketball firmly with both hands and wiping the board, It is unstoppable like a bull that shakes the earth.

boom!The basketball bounced into the net and the score was tied 6-6.

Cheers broke out in the arena, and fans stood up and punched, seeming to enjoy the impact of power.

On the contrary, Su Yang felt that it was nothing. Bynum spent so much effort to score two points, it would only consume his energy quickly.

It's the Lakers' smooth cooperation that doesn't require communication, which makes him a little sour. The Lakers' tactical awareness is too strong.

Phil Jackson and several coaches sat leisurely throughout the whole process, not worrying about the Lakers' offense at all.

The two teams switched offense and defense, Westbrook pushed forward with the ball, the Lakers seemed to strengthen their defense, and the man-to-man was very tight.

Su Yang glanced at the half-court position, and then gestured to remind the players that they can play DHO+RAM to cooperate.

DHO is a hand-to-hand screen, and RAM is to set a screen for the screener. Both screens are suitable for the kind of tight defensive strategy. The starting lineup of the Thunder against the Lakers lineup is especially suitable for use in combination. .

Seeing Su Yang's gesture, Westbrook rushed to the 45-degree three-point line on the left and passed it to Durant.

After passing the ball, Westbrook twisted his hips and cut into the inside line, went straight to the right corner, and covered Ibaka under the right basket along the way.

Ibaka took the opportunity to start and rushed to the left of the free throw line, and with the help of Chandler's screen, he easily got rid of Gasol.

Meanwhile, Durant is in a three-threat stance, confronting Artest at the left 45-degree three-point line.

The half-court formation once again changed to two on the left and three on the right. Ibaka can catch the free throw and jump shot, or he can cover for Durant. Westbrook rushed to the bottom corner on the right to block Kobe, and Sefoloza took the opportunity to raise the ball. To the right wing, an additional three-point threat.

The Thunder suddenly got three good opportunities.

Durant beckoned for a screen, then got rid of Artest, went left and entered the paint, heading straight for the basket.

Artest still couldn't catch up, Gasol chose to move laterally to intercept in advance, but Durant passed the ball to Ibaka who was disassembled.

Ibaka was slightly hesitant to receive the ball. It seemed that he was a little nervous because of the first official NBA game.

Seeing this, Su Yang shouted: "Vote!"

The voice flew out, Ibaka took the ball and rushed two steps, jumped high, and dunked vigorously with both hands.

When the basketball slammed into the net, Su Yang raised his hands and applauded in embarrassment. He thought it would be okay to score a dunk. After all, the basket was left empty, and Bynum, the only one who could make up the defense, was blocked by Chandler. Thinking carefully, it was better than an open shot. more secure.

The two teams switched offense and defense, Kobe rushed the ball to the right corner, turned around and passed it to Fisher who followed up to the right wing.

Fisher took the ball and passed it to the right waist, then turned around and ran towards Kobe, the two made a split cut (quick cross screen), Fisher ran to the right corner, Kobe ran to the 45-degree three-point line , while Gasol raised the ball at the waist and waited.

In the blink of an eye, Gasol threw the ball to the right corner, and Fisher caught the ball and shot Westbrook.

bass!The basketball went into the net hollow, and it was 8-8.

There were cheers in the arena, and Su Yang said in his heart that he was really strong, really strong, and he deserved to be the champion team.

The Thunder's current offensive tactics are ahead of the times and fully combine the technical characteristics of the players, but they are still being bitten by the Lakers' most basic split cut and strength conversion routines using the triangle offense. If Ariza hadn't replaced Artest, the Lakers would have been stronger.

There is also a way to break the game, and that is to reduce the Lakers' hit rate and let Westbrook, who is less effective in positional warfare, push for a fast break.

But it is very difficult to reduce the Lakers' hit rate. We must wait patiently for the opportunity. Gasol and others are in good condition, and Kobe hasn't even made a shot yet.

(End of this chapter)