Coach Lee

Chapter 216 Sudden Change of Style
In the second half, the game style of the 76ers and Nuggets suddenly changed.

The defense is coming!The oppressive defense is coming!

If the first half was an exhibition game, then the second half would be a playoff match.

This game is also time for another pair of opponents to compete.

Larry Brown vs Jim Burnham!
Larry Brown, born September 1940, 9 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is a former American professional basketball player and a point guard.After retiring, he began his coaching career. In 14, 1973 and early 1975, Brown, who was shortly coached, was elected the ABA Coach of the Year three times. He led Louisville and Kansas to win NCAA championships in 1976 and 1980, and was elected Naismith College Coach of the Year.

Jim Burnham, born on November 1944, 11, is a former Syracuse University team player. He started his coaching career after graduation and gradually took over the coaching seal of Syracuse University. He is the founder of Syracuse University basketball. In 17, he led the team to the NCAA finals, and he was also named the best coach in the United States.Currently, Jim Burnheim ranks fifth in the history of NCAA coaching wins.

The two had similar experiences, they were also born as players, and they took charge of the coach later.

Also similar is that both guys respect defense, both build their own team system, and both have the ability to turn decay into magic.

This game is like two people playing chess game.

On the court, Wang Dazhi held the ball in the middle, and Coleman stuck close to block the way, and did not give Wang Dazhi a chance to go in the middle.

"Dean!"

As soon as Wang Dazhi greeted him, the inside center Dean Garrett raised it.

pick and roll!

Facing the pick-and-roll, Coleman and Ratliff of the 76ers were very decisive and directly chose to switch!
Wang Dazhi has not been able to get a good chance, and the ball can only be passed to Eric Washington on the flank.

At this time, more than half of the 24 seconds have passed, and there are only 9 seconds left.

Eric Washington had to face Iverson's defense.

Iverson clung to it, putting pressure on Washington.

The other four of the 76ers behind Iverson stood in Washington's passing lane and cut him off from others.

Not much time, Washington chose to go it alone, under the interference of Iverson, forced a shot.

when~
Did not enter!

Off the field, Larry Brown nodded. He was very satisfied with the defense this time.

Block the middle, lure the opponent to the wing, put pressure on the ball when it reaches the wing, rotate, and start pressing to cut off the passing line with only the last 24 seconds left in 8 seconds!
This is Larry Brown's defensive strategy.

In turn, it was the Nuggets' turn to defend the 76ers.

Li Nan faced Bobby Jackson with the ball in the middle, and also played a pick-and-roll, calling out Coleman.

Coleman proposed, followed by Wang Dazhi.

When Li Nan moved, Wang Dazhi's movements were also very quick.He delayed Li Nan's breakthrough. When Jackson caught up, Wang Dazhi hurried back to chase Coleman. On the way, he did not forget to open his hand to interfere with Li Nan's passing route.

Li Nan chose a bad timing to force the shot, but Bobby Jackson touched his body and interfered with the shot.Obviously there was a foul, but the referee's scale today was a little loose and he didn't blow it.

Bang Bang Bang ~
The basketball hit the rim, stumbled for a while, and rolled out.

Did not enter!

Wang Dazhi's textbook delay and return is the key to the success of this defense.

Jim Burnheim folded his arms and smiled.

Countless off-court rehearsals were exchanged for a few seconds of on-court performance.

However, these are really worth it!
Slowly, the rhythm of both sides became more tense.

When the opponent grabs the rebound in the backcourt, the guard applies selective pressure to prevent the fast break.

Control every sideline serve by the opponent with a half-swipe forward block.

A strong dialogue between insiders and flesh-and-blood.

Intense fighting by outsiders.

The first half was a gorgeous offensive performance, but the second half was a passionate defensive drama, and the audience still enjoyed watching it.

The two teams are doing their best to defend, but the scoring efficiency has dropped. The scores of the two sides are not growing fast, but they are biting tightly.

在比赛进行到第四节最后3分钟的时候，双方的比分是88-89，76人只领先1分。

Just in this situation where the two sides were inextricably linked, the Nuggets' defense suddenly changed on the court.

The five players of the Nuggets are man-to-man against the five players of the 76ers. However, apart from the pressure on the ball holder, the other four players are in a free state, ready to help defend.

This time, Li Nan, who was holding the ball, also frowned.

"Isn't this fucking zone defense? Isn't the NBA not allowing zone defense?"

Li Nan didn't find any opportunities to pass the ball or break through, and finally chose to use a step back after the screen to make a strong three-pointer.

Wang Dazhi's supplementary defense was fierce.

Li Nan's shot turned up the arc.

Bang!
The ball didn't go in!
Off the field, Larry Brown stood up abruptly.

"This is the joint defense!"

Larry Brown found an interview protest.

However, what is strange is that the referee did not say anything about this.

Jim Burnham on the other side grinned.

"Hen~ Who said this is a joint defense?"

The Nuggets' defense is similar to a matchup zone defense, but it just isn't a zone defense.

The NBA does not allow the use of zone defense, but how do the referees judge whether the team has used zone defense?

Jim Burnheim learned through data analysis that the referee is to grid the field, and it is a violation for a player to leave a few grids.

The Nuggets players are stepping on the edge of this grid to defend.

This is what the Nuggets spent 6 preseason games and more than 20 regular season games to test and analyze.

"It's all thanks to Li's suggestion, hehe."

If Li Nan knew this, he would be very distressed.

How could you do this to me, old man?You are repaying your kindness with revenge!

The Nuggets came to an "illegal zone defense" from time to time, and the 76ers' offense led by Li Nan was somewhat hindered.

Of course, the final offensive efficiency of the Nuggets was not high.

In the last 30 seconds of the game, 92-91, the Nuggets led by 1 point and the 76ers had the ball.

On the field, the 76ers still controlled the ball with Li Nan.

In this game, Iverson did what he said, and the ball was all controlled by Li Nan. He is a supporting role today.

Facing the defense of the Nuggets, Li Nan's hands were very tough this time. With the help of a cover, an opportunity appeared and he shot immediately.

3 points!Go in!

92-94
"Wow!"

"Lee! Lee! Lee!"

The audience cheered enthusiastically.

Li Nan's ball was very crucial and almost sealed the victory.

However, after a timeout for the Nuggets, Bobby Jackson and Eric Washington played a crossover.

Defensive Li Nan and Iverson made mistakes.

Originally, according to the training, the ball was to be rotated to switch defenses, but Iverson focused on chasing Washington, who was defending himself.

The result is embarrassing.

You Wang Dazhi served the ball directly to the basket and passed it to Bobby Jackson.

Easy layup!

Go in!

94-94
1.3 seconds, the 76ers did not pause.

Li Nan hasn't given up yet!

Serving from the backcourt, Li Nan directly pushed a three-quarter three-pointer.

Beep~~The lights are on!
A lot of people are staring at this ball in the air!

Will there be a miracle?
(End of this chapter)