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Chapter 313 Chapter 311: Marionette

"We are very hopeful to win the game." This is the most important message Carlesimo conveyed after the first quarter.

Just after a quarter of the game, Carlesimo was already a little flustered.After all, Deron's performance in the first quarter was really explosive.The 12 points in a single quarter completely suppressed Paul, as if returning to the time when he was in the Jazz.

Deron may lose to many teams, but only rarely loses to Paul's team!It seems that the curse on Paul has also been brought to Indianapolis.

Cameras throughout the Barclays Center were on Henson, eager to catch even a hint of fear and panic on his face.As a result, all New York fans were disappointed.

"Bluffer!" Mark Berman cursed secretly in his heart. After the start of the second quarter, he also waved his fists and followed the fans to cheer for the Nets, as if forgetting that his mission was to obtain news.

During the intermission, Henson made only minor changes.And most of these changes exist on the defensive end.

First, Joe Johnson is not given a chance to catch and shoot the ball. Even if he wants to double-team, it is impossible for Johnson's defender to double-team.

Second, shrink the defense as a whole and reduce the success rate of Deron's breakthrough score.

Third, block the passing route of Lopez, so that no one can pass after Deron breaks into the crowd.

As for offense?To be honest, the Nets' defense hasn't made Henson feel any pressure.Big Lopez moves relatively slowly, which is the biggest drawback of the Nets' inside defense.How to "use" Lopez's speed?very simple.First, let Horford space the floor.Then, just change the pattern and cut it.

However, Henson has done very careful research on air cuts.

"It seems that Coach Henson is very relaxed. This guy is definitely a master of psychological warfare!" Seeing Henson leisurely leaning on the bench with his hands behind his head, Albert couldn't help smiling.

But this time, Albert made a mistake.Henson, he's not playing psychological warfare with Carlesimo, but it's really easy!
Paul handed the ball to George after halftime, and the Nets' starting shooting guard Keith Bogans was ready. In the first quarter, he was scared by George's shooting.At the same time, Horford made a high screen, and everyone thought that George would use Horford's screen to break through.

However, the fact is that Horford screened Paul off the ball.Paul used Horford's pick-and-roll to cut into the inside, and George used his height and vision to give the ball back to Paul who cut into the basket!

Paul catches the ball, quickly adjusts his pace, and makes an easy shot with a beautiful pick!

Lopez?He couldn't get in at all.And Reggie Evans' defense in the interior is really not deterrent.It is difficult for an insider with a height of only 2 meters to rule the penalty area.

"One. One UCLA cut. Well, Coach Henson's tactics are very clear. The Nets haven't put enough pressure on the opponent on the defensive end. How can they let Paul cut in so easily?"

Deron wants to put pressure on Paul, but who knows that Paul will suddenly run back and cut in through Horford's cover.

But despite this, the Nets and Carlesimo are not nervous.They also lead by 4 points, and most importantly, they have a full-fire Deron. Williams.

However, the defensive end is where the Pacers will really surprise the Nets.

When a star is hot, the shots he can get are almost limitless.This is no exception in Deron.He scored 7 points on 5 of 12 shots in the first quarter, and he planned to take over the game at the beginning of the second quarter.

However, this time, when he used a false screen to break through Paul, he found that the penalty area was quite crowded, and there was no room for stitches!What about passing?Lopez was tightly entangled by Horford, and Joe Johnson was pressed closely by Danny Green.The penalty area is overcrowded, and there is no passing line beyond the three-point line. Deron's only choice is a mid-range jumper!

But again, the mid-range jumper is also a defensive trap left by Henson for Deron!He deliberately forced Deron to make a mid-range shot, because Henson had told Paul a long time ago: "As long as you pay attention to that guy's mid-range shot, you can handle him!"

Seeing Deron suddenly receive the ball, Paul rushed forward without even thinking about it!What is the biggest fear on the defensive end?The most fearful thing is that the other party predicts your behavior!Seeing that Paul blocked it so sensitively, Deron, who wanted to shoot, gave up his plan to shoot and took an extra step.

However, the referee's whistle interrupted the game.I saw the referee put his hands parallel to the ground in front of his chest, and then circled around twice, a walking violation!Deron's sloppy actions did not escape the referee's eyes!
"A mistake. Deron Williams hesitated. He didn't know whether he should shoot or pass. However, this kind of hesitation is the most likely to cause walking."

"Damn it!" Deron angrily smashed the basketball to the ground, and the cheers in the Barclays Center were interrupted for the first time and turned into boos.God knows, these fans are booing Paul or booing the referee.

But no matter who they booed, the Pacers players already had the ball in their hands!

"Pay attention to supplementary defense, pay attention to supplementary defense!" Carlesimo yelled a few words into the field. He was afraid that the Pacers would make an air cut, so he asked Reggie Evans to prepare for supplementary defense in advance.

Exactly the same as the previous round, Paul still handed the ball to George as soon as halftime passed, and then Horford moved to a high position without the ball.A chance and the exact same tactic as just now, this is still a UCLA cut!
"Use the same tactic twice? Cut!" Carlesimo curled his lips, thinking that he was a fool!
Paul cut in empty-handed, but because Deron was prepared this time, Paul did not easily run out of the gap.And Reggie Evans also defended the basket in advance, waiting for Paul to come to the door!

The moment Paul cut in, George passed the ball!But what surprised Carlesimo and the Nets players was that George's pass was not to Paul who cut to the basket, but to Horford beside him!

"Ah!?" Carlesimo was stunned, Reggie Evans was also stunned, only West was not stunned.

Unknowingly, David West has mentioned the free throw line, and Horford lobs the ball into the penalty area, playing a double-tower cooperation with West.Paul's cut is just a cover, the real cut point of this ball is West!
There is still some distance between him and West due to Evans' early defense of the basket.Therefore, this black and strong forward who does not have an advantage in height had to rush to the free throw line like a last resort.How sure is West's shot from the free throw line? Evans has already experienced it in the first quarter.

West, with his back to the basket, felt the pressure coming from behind him, knowing that Evans was coming up to defend, so he turned his back and wiped into the penalty area!
Evans' post-mortem defense puts his center of gravity too far forward, and he can't get back at all.With West's footwork skills, it's easy to beat him!
Turning around and cutting into the basket, West took advantage of the opportunity to take off and dunk with one hand.At this time, Evans was thrown away, and Lopez was nailed to the high position again.The only defensive player of the Nets under the basket is Deron.

Although Deron has extraordinary skills, his defense is also good enough.But such things as flying to take advantage of the opponent's inside players are obviously beyond Deron's ability.

Therefore, "De Fatty" could only watch West complete the dunk on his head, and the lead of the Nets was only 2 points in an instant.

"This is completely a variant of the previous tactic. Paul faked an inside cut to attract the opponent's fourth position to help defend. As a result, West was completely missed. I have to say that Coach Henson's inside cut tactic has a lot of tricks!" Albert rubbed his chin to reflect on the tactic just now. Henson had expected that the Nets would focus on defending Paul.Every change he made hits the Nets' vitals!

Carlesimo, yelling from the sidelines, looked like a marionette.His every move is controlled by Henson!

Henson Joe is a jerk?No, he might be the scariest sword-wielder in the league!

After the next defense, the Pacers' shrinkage once again made Deron at a loss. He had to distribute the ball to Joe Johnson, who was standing in the right corner.

"Singles Joe" singled out George, but his dry jumper was strictly interfered by George and he shot hard.Joe Johnson likes high-difficulty singles, which is his advantage, and he dares to stand up at critical moments.But this is also his shortcoming. His insistence on going his own way at the critical moment is likely to ruin the overall situation.

Sure enough, as Henson expected, Carlesimo didn't change his offensive tactics enough.If those few points are strangled, even Deron will misfire.

Deron Williams was indeed very powerful in the Jazz period, and he did suppress Paul.But in Henson's view, the role of Jerry Sloan's system is indispensable.This guy, Carlesimo, can't be compared with Mr. Sloan.

Just after Joe Johnson hit the iron, Henson picked up the tactical board and stood on the sidelines.Vogel and Stephenson looked at him in surprise, "What are you doing? Timeout? Our momentum is just right."

"No." Henson smiled and shook his head, "But Carlesimo, he's going to be suspended soon."

This time the Pacers' offense seemed to be a replica of the previous two. Paul handed over the ball, cut in, and West put it up.Of course, the Nets are not stupid. Deron blocked Paul this time, and Evans withstood West.Carlesimo wants to see how the Pacers can change!
The same tactic, there is no chance at the fourth position. Seeing this situation, Green went to the penalty area and gave Paul a cover, and Paul went out to the three-point line again.

At this point, dislocations are formed.Joe Johnson had to run out with Paul, and Green sat on Deron's lap!

George passed the ball straight into Green's hands, and Green caught the ball and turned over for a jumper!Taking advantage of his height, he made this dislocation at close range!

"6 to 0, the Pacers really played the air cut!" Marvin Albert gave a standing ovation, and the tactical accomplishment of Henson and the Pacers was amazing!
Every adjustment made by the Nets is in vain. Henson had already predicted the possible adjustment of the Nets during the intermission and made the players prepare for it!As a result, these three times are very similar, but completely different in-cut tactics when extended.

After Green scored, Carlesimo really roared and called to stop the game.Vogel looked at Carlesimo, then at Henson who had been ready for a timeout, and couldn't help swallowing.

Carlesimo is like a machine controlled by Henson at will, but the most terrifying thing is.The moustache coach is still unaware of this.

Everything he did was in vain
(End of this chapter)