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Chapter 302 Salute to you
At four o'clock in the afternoon, the Lakers team rushed to the Ford Center.

Entering the locker room, Su Yang simply arranged the training content, and then pulled the coaching staff to watch the Thunder's recent game video.

There was really no need to read it. He knew the technical characteristics of everyone in the Thunder, and he also knew that Coach Brooks would not add new tricks to the offensive and defensive system, but the process that should be followed had to be followed. After all, it was a formal game, not any personal grievances.

While watching, the coaching staff made suggestions.

Assistant coach Mike Brown suggested that more insiders should be collected to delay the Thunder's breakthrough. The main reason is that the Thunder's generals have too much impact and lack three-point ability.Assistant coach Darwin Hamm proposed to try to ensure a quick return to defense, mainly because the Thunder are good at quick counterattacks.

Su Yang nodded frequently to express his agreement, because the proposal of Mike Brown and Hamm belonged to the basic routine of the whole league to fight Thunder.

Assistant coach Snyder suddenly said: "Russell played more... how should I put it, it is more in line with his nature."

Su Yang heard the words and looked at the computer screen, just in time to see Westbrook rushing to the frontcourt with the ball in the backcourt, and then made a sudden stop and take-off within the three-point line, resorting to a quite representative zombie jumper. The way of exerting force is very different from before.

Obviously, Westbrook did not continue to take off and shoot in the way Su Yang previously requested, and used more push shots.

Looking at the data again, Westbrook made 35.8% of his two-pointers this season, 40.4% of his mid-range shots, 43.7% of his long-range shots, and only 31% of his three-pointers. %, highlight a brave and invincible.

"Another case of hard-to-change character..."

Su Yang shook his head slightly, lamenting that Westbrook is really dissolute and loves freedom by nature, he can only influence but cannot change.

The three teaching assistants chuckled when they heard the words, and the video conference continued. Su Yangshun suggested the need to be patient and do more transfers.

The Thunder's main defensive strategy is pressing and rapid contraction + expansion. If the rhythm is too fast, it is easy to make mistakes and be restricted.

Fortunately, the Lakers have more veterans, and they have more experience in this area. Su Yang doesn't need to worry too much, the most is Kobe.

The video conference ended quickly, the offensive and defensive plan was determined, and the coaching staff was free for a while, so they clicked on ESPN.

Perhaps by coincidence, ESPN is broadcasting a video of Thunder coach Scott Brooks answering reporters' questions: "This game against the Lakers must be a special game for us. I have also learned a lot from him. His help to us is immeasurable, and we are very grateful.

Therefore, we have to use all our strength to face the Lakers led by Su Yang, to show our improvement and changes..."

Those words imperceptibly revealed Coach Brooks' determination to defeat the Lakers, after all, the battle of rectification.

"What else can we do for you?"

Mike Brown asked: "We want to help you win this game that is very important to you, and we support you 100%!"

Su Yang smiled when he heard the words, and understood why Mike Brown was always said to be a good man, always thinking of others.

"Actually, to be honest, this game is just a slightly more important regular season for me."

Su Yang said: "Considering the back-to-back games, I even want to arrange for Kobe and other main players to play only 20 minutes.

But that's not going to win the game, and winning the game has a lot of value to the Lakers, so..."

If the Lakers beat the Thunder, it will greatly improve the team's cohesion and self-confidence. Su Yang can also prove that no matter what kind of lineup they have, they can win the championship. Rights are important.

"Understood!" Mike Brown clenched his fist, "Let's kill Oklahoma together and bring the victory back to Los Angeles!"

The atmosphere suddenly became a little ignited, Su Yang raised his hands and fists with a smile, and the coaches left the locker room and went to the court together.

According to the established plan, the entire Lakers team temporarily practiced a few more Kobe Bryant as point guards to prepare for some strange moves.

It was 06:30 in a blink of an eye, and the audience entered the arena one after another. People frequently ran to Su Yang to say hello or take photos. Su Yang also cooperated with him to sign autographs or chat. Have to watch from the side first.

That kind of situation made the bosses of the Thunder sitting in the VIP room watching the game, especially Tom Ward, grin automatically with anger.

Seeing that the pre-match ceremony was about to begin, Su Yang instructed the familiar arena security personnel to take away the spectators waiting for a group photo, took the initiative to find Westbrook who had been standing beside him for a long time, gave him a big hug, and then patted his back and said: "Be careful and keep healthy…"

I originally wanted to say not to use that kind of power to shoot the ball, but I really can’t say it, the main identity is inappropriate. As the head coach of the Lakers, reminding the Thunder players how to train for the game will not only offend the Thunder coaching staff, but also help the opponent suspected.

The key is that I have already said it, and personally supervised it for so long, the final result is all a personal choice.

"You too..." Westbrook seemed to be suppressing what he really wanted to say, but he was smiling and very enthusiastic.

Durant, Harden, Green, Ibaka, Sefoloza and others followed suit one by one with high-fives, hugs, handshakes, and chats with Su Yang, while ESPN simultaneously broadcast live on the central big screen, and the audience stood up and applauded simultaneously Cheers and salute Raman.

At the commentary booth, little Van Gundy said enviously, "Why didn't I enjoy this kind of treatment when I went back to New York?"

Brin next to him smiled and said, "You know, your highlight moment in New York was when you hugged Mourning's thigh..."

In 4 minutes, the pre-match ceremony on the field ended, the lights in the Ford Center were fully lit, and the long whistle sounded simultaneously.

The starting players of the two teams enter the court and stand, and the central big screen shows the alignment relationship map: point guard Blake vs. Westbrook, shooting guard Kobe vs. Sefolosha, small forward Artest vs. Durant, power forward Gasol Against Ibaka, center Bynum against Perkins.

Four huge beams of light quickly crossed and rotated around the middle circle, and the referee Mark Davis walked over to stand still while holding the ball.

Snyder suddenly smiled and said, "Why don't you buy a team in the future, recruit Durant and the others, and I'll be the head coach..."

Su Yang was stunned when he heard the words, and thought that it was really possible, wouldn't Durant just reunite with Harden in another team?
Snapped!Cheers erupted from the Ford Center, and Bynum jumped up high to touch the ball first, and took advantage of the momentum to move towards the Lakers halfcourt.

Kobe took the ball and advanced quickly, Bynum and Gasol made a double screen at the top of the arc, and the opening tactical formation suddenly formed.

Amidst the defensive shouts all over the court, Kobe ran to the top of the arc with the ball, and took a big step to the left with the help of a cover, looking for an opportunity to quickly break through and attack the basket. Ty, do a regular split fit.

Sefoloza quickly bypassed the screen and intercepted, deliberately shooting a three-pointer, and did not give Kobe a chance to break through and attack the basket.

Bryant didn't stop on his feet, and turned to Bynum to do a pick-and-roll at the free throw line, diverted to the right, and Bynum turned and went down.

Perkins hurriedly moved laterally to intercept Kobe's potential breakthrough, Sefolosha squeezed through the screen to catch up, and Westbrook moved laterally from the left corner to delay Bynum, which is a classic weak-side tag defensive routine, but the Lakers also formed back action cooperation.

I saw Kobe stopped and turned around, facing Sefolosha, raised his hand and threw the ball to the left wing, and Blake just ran there.

Blake caught the ball and raised his hand, leaped towards Westbrook, and deliberately threw a high-arc three-pointer.

when!The basketball rebounded by smashing the basket and hitting the iron.

Seeing this, Su Yang curled his lips slightly, knowing that Blake was a little anxious or flustered. The main reason was that Westbrook's return to defense was too fast. Although the tactics had already come out, he couldn't stand up to his talent. It is estimated that Phil Jackson was also helpless at the time.

While thinking about it, Thunder launched a counterattack.

Durant was brutally stuck with his back at the free throw line, but was pushed all the way to the top of the arc by Artest before receiving the ball. The physical exertion was great.

If he hadn't watched the Thunder video before the game, Su Yang would have thought that Durant was just trying to show off, but in fact, the Thunder took the initiative to abandon those tactical moves in order to allow Durant to take the ball more effortlessly, and mistakenly believed that Durant No effort is required.

It is also very likely that Coach Brooks obeyed Durant's true inner thoughts and felt that there was really no need to run tactics.

Amidst the cheers from the audience, Durant broke through Artest and entered the paint. Facing Kobe, he shrunk and closed, raised his hand and threw the ball to the bottom corner.

Sefolosha received the ball without hesitation, and scored a three-pointer with a raised hand. Kobe had no time to return to the defense, and the basketball slammed into the net.

The cheers from the Ford Center reached another peak, Sefolosa turned and ran, raising his hand to Su Yang, barely yelling a salute.

Seeing this, Su Yang chuckled, thinking that he had to be resolute when he didn't encourage Sefoloza to take a three-pointer in vain, it was worth it.

After thinking about it, Kobe asked Bynum to do a pick-and-roll with 45 degrees to the left, but the Thunder resorted to a partial three-defense and two-two strategy.

Kobe had difficulty breaking through for a while, turned around and threw the ball 45 degrees to the right, and Gasol simultaneously blocked Westbrook's return to defense.

But Blake didn't dare to shoot a three-pointer. He went into the penalty area to face Ibaka's defense, and then stopped suddenly and turned back to the top of the arc.

But Westbrook is particularly good at stealing that kind of pass, and the whole person rises like a spring on his feet, forcing the ball away.

The basketball flew to the right sideline, Durant grabbed it nearby, bowed to speed up and rushed, and in the blink of an eye, he rushed to the paint area of ​​the frontcourt, a jumping step with the ball, and twisting and changing hands in the air, forcibly breaking through Bynum , Artest and Blake were blocked.

The basketball hit the basket and rebounded into the net, and the Thunder made it 5-0.

Cheers resounded in the Ford Center, Durant turned and ran back, raised his hands and slapped his chest at Su Yang, his salute was extremely obvious.

Su Yang couldn't help it, and clapped and laughed in unison, thinking that these guys could always play new tricks, and they took turns to pay tribute.

The large central screen showed the interaction between the two, the bosses of the Thunder fell silent, and Tom Ward put down his glass angrily.

Su Yang didn't think much about it, and then waved his hand to remind Kobe to play one himself, and the Lakers need to stabilize the situation.

(End of this chapter)