Play with your brain

Chapter 331 Alien Attack
Seeing that Rivers was replaced by Tony Allen, it meant that he wanted to restrain the Mavericks' perimeter. Lao Hu felt that it would be better to simply break through from this point, so that the opponent would not know who the Mavericks' perimeter attacker was.

That's why, Lao Hu chose Nowitzki for the first pass, and Eddie Jones for the second pass. Tony Allen alone couldn't run.And Rajon Rondo's attention is always on Lao Hu, coupled with the fact that the Celtics' inside line has shrunk very much, they are actually in a state of half letting go of outside defense.

In this way, actually shooting three-pointers has become a very reasonable tactical choice. However, the problem is that the Mavericks must seize the opportunity and don't keep hitting the iron.

The result was not bad. The guys from the Mavericks still shot accurately, especially three-pointers. Although they also missed a lot of shots, it was impossible to make all of them.

It was already 10 minutes into the third quarter when Lao Hu left the court, because this was a big game, so his playing time was much longer.

The rhythm of this game is actually not fast, or the Mavericks are unilaterally faster, and the Celtics are still at the same pace. Therefore, at the end of the third quarter, 75 to 68, the Mavericks led by 7 points.

"The Celtics are behind. It's rare to see this situation in the North Shore Garden this season. The home team will fall behind at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Will the Mavericks win an away game?"

The game has not yet started, and it is a good time for the TNT trio to chat and talk nonsense. It seems that Smith wants to see a big away victory.

"NO, NO, NO, I don't think so. I confirmed to my grandma again and again that the ball is still under the control of the Celtics." That guy Barkley recognized his grandma.

"That's not necessarily true. Maybe in this game, the Mavericks will use their three-pointers to kill the Celtics. You know, all the teams in the league now hope that Boston will fall." Reggie Miller and Smith are from the same country.

So what happens in the fourth quarter?In fact, no one can tell right now.

After a short break, the game started immediately. Both sides sent most of the substitute lineup, but the point guard of the Celtics was still Rajon Rondo.

That's right, this is the normal deployment of the Celtics, that is, Rivers will let Rondo play in the early part of the fourth quarter, and then when the main players of both sides are on the court, Rondo will play. Go back to the bench.Because this time is the veteran, Sam Cassell's time. At the end of the fourth quarter, Rivers believed in the veteran even more.

The appearance of 'Alien' Sam Cassell, this is a place that is not the same as the original history.In the original history, Cassel joined the Celtics after March, and there was only one reason for him, and that was to win another NBA championship.

And now, because the Knicks recruited at the beginning of the season, they signed free agent Eddie House, which made the Celtics one less bench gangster, so veteran Sam Cassell also came early Arrived in Boston.

Cassell's experience is definitely a valuable asset, and compared to Rondo, he will play more steadily in the fourth quarter.Of course Rivers trusted him even more.

Therefore, when Lao Hu returned to the court again, he faced this weird-looking veteran Cassel.

In the previous game, Lao Hu also met this 'alien', but either he was not with the Celtics, or there was no suspense in the game, so there was no real good relationship between them. I have played, but this time Lao Hu has to take a good look at this veteran.

coming!

As a point guard, Cassell made a hand gesture like Lao Hu. Of course, this gesture is very informal, anyway, from Lao Hu's eyes, this is how he sees it.

pick and roll!

The Celtics pick and roll, the protagonists are Cassel and Garnett!

Lao Hu had no choice. Facing such a pick-and-roll, he could only hope that Nowitzki could do better. Although the German's defense has always been sloppy, he made Garnett very uncomfortable in the third quarter.

But it's mainly because Garnett is more shooting, and Nowitzki's height and wingspan have a good defensive effect in this area, but now, this is a defense with hard steps, and the German's thighs are too big. It's thick!
Bang, bang... squeak...

With a simple change of rhythm, Cassel broke through Nowitzki. If it was Lao Hu, it might be able to stop the opponent, but Nowitzki really couldn't do it.

Double down!

That's right, not only Cassell, but Garnett is also going straight to the basket. This is a follow-up change of a standard pick-and-roll coordination.Lao Hu naturally knew that he was trying his best to follow Garnett.

However, soon, Lao Hu discovered that there were some things that he could do nothing about!
Kuang Ang!

When Cassell rushed to the Mavericks penalty area, he suddenly threw the basketball near the basket, and then 'Wolf King' Garnett easily turned the ball into an alley-oop!
"Oh ho ho ho!..."

Fans are boiling, they have now Garnett as a real 'Celtics'.

"Oh, YES! Great, this is a goal that makes people feel pain." Reggie Miller said loudly there.

"I said it, I said it..." Barkley also jumped out, but everyone forgot what he said.

However, Smith on the side was a little bit embarrassed...

This is a simple cooperation, very simple, and actually very good defensively, but the Celtic duo cooperated too well. It should be said that Cassel's timing was too good. Make it too late for defenders to block Garnett's flight.

Nothing else, the cooperation between Cassell and the "Wolf King" can be said to be a tacit understanding. They often did this when they were in the Timberwolves, until the aliens left the team.

Back then, there were rumors that Kassel and the Wolf King were at odds, and the two of them had friction in the locker room, which led to the aliens leaving, and because of this, the Timberwolves couldn't even make it to the playoffs.

However, now it seems that there is nothing wrong with the two of them, they are as close as friends.

Forget about these messy things, let's focus on attacking.

Pick-and-roll, this thing is a commodity, Lao Hu is also familiar with it.

It's just that it's Lao Li who came out this time, and Lao Hu and Lao Li are more proficient at playing this game.

This time it was Pierce who followed. This guy's mobility is much better than Nowitzki's.

But this guy, Lao Hu, was going to pass the ball, and Lao Li, who was making the wall, immediately got the basketball near the free throw line.

Cassell's defense is very average. Lao Li has a chance to make a shot, but someone's defense is very strong, such as Kevin Garnett!
Garnett's defensive coverage is very large. When he saw this cooperation, he decided that there was no way for Cassel, so it was no big deal to come out to help.

But the coordination of the ball is not over yet.

Lao Hu had the ball, this time he ran a small circle around Lao Li, and the basketball returned to his hands.

Pass the ball!

Target the basket, Nowitzki!
"Oh!..." Even the fans on the sidelines can see that this is a good opportunity, a very good opportunity!
Here comes Perkins, he's filling in, this guy's defensive awareness is excellent, but he still can't reach Nowitzki's basketball!

A habit developed over the years, Nowitzki always leans back a little when he shoots, which makes it difficult for his frontal defenders to cover.

But, this ball, there is a big guy behind Nowitzki!
Snapped!Before he could make a full shot, Nowitzki's ball was knocked down. It was Wolf King. His position just now was just behind Nowitzki, but the position was not very square, but this way, he could seal the ball from the side. ball.

"Aha!..."

"Let them know how amazing it is!..."

Almost all the fans thought that the goal was going to be scored by someone else, but they didn't expect Garnett to save the Celtics, and the garden on the North Shore was boiling.

But this is not over yet. After a successful defense, it often becomes a quick counterattack!
Whoosh!
The basketball draws a long arc, just in time to find the 'alien' Cassel in front!

Old Hu was defending. Although he was still organizing the attack just now, he was still the first to come back.After all, in his position, it is easier to grasp the situation on the court.

Although it's a fast break, it doesn't seem to be so irretrievable. The Celtics only have two players in front, and the Mavericks have two players back. Jason Terry is still very fast now, and he is watching the defense. James Posey.

This creates a two-on-two situation where both sides have chances, and it's a fast break that can be defended.

Cassel has the ball, how will he choose?Do you cooperate or go your own way?
From all aspects, Lao Hu is stronger than Kassel. Although this veteran is in good condition, he is almost 39 years old this year. It is also difficult to continue high-intensity confrontation at this age.

breakthrough!

Quite beyond Lao Hu's expectations, the 'alien' actually chose to do it alone, isn't this simply too confident? !
You know, even the young Rajon Rondo didn't dare to make breakthroughs in front of Lao Hu. It's crazy that such an old guy wants to eat himself alone!
Quickly adjusted his pace, Lao Hu completely overwhelmed his opponent in terms of speed and physical fitness. Even if he started later, he could still get stuck in a key position.

Squeak!boom……

stop!After a breakthrough, the alien stopped immediately, and at this moment he was looking at James Posey!

Is it a pass?

wrong!

It's a change of pace!This is a technique that Lao Hu has already mastered!
However, when Lao Hu reacted, the 'alien' had already taken the ball and made a layup...

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