lakers championship

Chapter 305
No matter how perfect a tactic is, once it is executed, accidents may occur.

For example, when two individuals cooperate in pick-and-rolls on the outside, the pick-and-roller does not stand in a good position, allowing the defender to easily bypass. At this moment, the players on the field need to adapt to the situation.

Either the pick-and-roll player immediately disassembles and takes away the defender; or the ball handler speeds up the dribble to avoid double-teaming; or the off-ball player runs out of new threats.There are many ways to deal with it, but the basic way is that players can 'play according to the situation'.

In the confrontation between the starters and the substitutes just now, Rondo and Lopez's pick-and-roll effect was not good. It can be said that the offense was a bit stagnant, but Kuzma and Tatum, two rookies, quickly discovered the problem. They rushed to the basket and ran in an instant. If there is an opportunity, the starting team's striker must follow up, thus creating shooting opportunities for Kobe.

Seeing this situation, Wharton was very excited and nodded to the teaching assistant team frequently.

Brian Shaw clenched his fist as if to say 'we found a treasure'!
Indeed, in terms of Tatum's pick, this performance is not surprising, but Kuzma, a rookie at the end of the first round, also has such a terrible offensive awareness, the Lakers made a lot of money.

In time, when the two rookies fully grow, the Lakers may have five rookie All-Stars!

At that time, why are the warriors afraid?

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On the field, the starting team attacks.

Rose took the ball to the right wing, handed it to Randle at the top of the arc, and then rushed to the short corner on the right.

Rondo suffered a lot from intercepting in advance before, but this time he waited honestly for a change of defense.

Seeing this situation, Randall's eyes flickered, and he dribbled the ball to the right suddenly.

At the same time, Rose stopped sprinting, made a hand-to-hand pass with Randall on the right wing, and then broke through to the basket from the left.

At the peak, Rose rushed up and would not slow down even if he changed direction. Even if he is seriously injured now, Kuzma can't stop him from the outside.

In desperation, Lopez, who was in the low position on the left, moved laterally to make up for the defense.

Rose immediately passed the ball, McGee received the ball, took two steps facing the frame, and dunked with both hands.

The tactical coordination is flexible and changeable, the breakthrough screen is also pleasing to the eye, and there are continuous dunks!
Such a wonderful performance by the starting team won rounds of applause from the fans!
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There are problems with continuous defense, but it is not a negative attitude, but it is impossible to defend, and it hurts people the most.

Rondo deliberately slowed down the speed of dribbling, and while holding the ball forward, he discussed countermeasures with Kobe.

In the blink of an eye, 8 seconds passed, but the ball hadn't crossed the center line. The referee subconsciously called a violation, but Walton waved his hand to stop it. Anyway, it was a training game. Take precautions.

Ten seconds later, Rondo took the ball across the center line, nodded at Bryant, and dribbled to the right.

Still no tactics, but Kobe was on the right wing, using Kuzma's off-ball screen, and rushed to the basket.At the same time, Tatum on the right sideline rushed to the low post with a counterrun, cooperated with Lopez, and slipped from the baseline to the other side of the court.

One old and one young, meeting at the basket, Kobe blocked Ingram, and Tatum continued to rush to the left short corner.

Rondo immediately braked, twisted his body, and unexpectedly passed the ball to Kuzma on the right wing.

Kuzma took the ball and immediately broke through sideways. Kobe blocked Ingram and then Tianyang.

Kuzma smoothly rushed to the right basket and scored an easy layup.

The goal did go in, but Walton frowned and seemed not too satisfied. Kobe and Rondo didn't show excitement either. Most of the fans at the scene showed puzzled expressions. Is there something wrong?

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The starting team attacked, Rose dribbled the ball and came to the right wing in a little over two seconds.

Two consecutive losses caused the substitute players to react differently than before.

Kuzma was farther away from Randall, Rondo also moved back half a step, and Kobe was entangled with Tianyang in the short corner on the right in advance, and they seemed to be avoiding the same mistake.

But in this way, Rose and Randall have zero pressure on the outside and can play whatever they want!
I saw Rose raised his hand, made a long pass, and the basketball flew to the basket. McGee picked it up and dunked for the third time!

Such a large defensive loophole, caused by a communication error, can be said to be a very low-level error.

The three of Kobe looked at each other, with a little embarrassment on their faces.

On the sidelines, Walton said to Brian Shaw: "The problem has been exposed. It depends on the situation or not. Later, you arrange two simple triangle offensive tactics and let the substitute team practice."

Brian Shaw nodded, indicating that it was on him.

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The substitute team attacked, Rondo advanced with the ball, and Kobe followed up at the same time.

"When we play like this, it's hard to get our ideas together. We can only score goals with our own ability. It takes a lot of energy and effort. It's okay for a few rounds. If we play the whole game, I'm afraid I'll be exhausted." Rondo complained slightly.

Kobe bowed his head and said: "This time, we will follow the basics, first play the pick-and-roll, and after we figure out each other's rhythm and gradually become familiar with each other, we will definitely be able to exert stronger power."

Rondo nodded, took the ball to the top of the arc, and motioned for Lopez to come up for a pick-and-roll.

However, under the instruction of Tianyang's eyes, Rose suddenly attacked, and McGee also went around to block Lopez.

The plan was interrupted, Rondo dribbled to the left, and Kobe made a hand-off pass.

Rose was at a disadvantage in height and decisively defended close to him. Kobe could only dribble to the right.

At the same time, Tatum and Kuzma ran back to the basket. The whole scene was exactly the same as the first offense of the bench team. The fans looked at Lopez, thinking that he was going to mention the outside line to do a pick-and-roll for Kobe.

I thought, Lopez didn't come out at all, Kuzma and Tatum didn't have a chance to catch the ball, Kobe couldn't shoot, and the offense of the substitute team stalled!
In desperation, Kobe rushed to the short corner on the right and stopped the shot.

With a "bang", the shot hit the iron.

The fans at the scene sighed, and Walton got up to signal a timeout.

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Off the court, Walton asked: "The substitute team will play according to the situation, but the effect is not good. What do you think?"

Rondo akimbo, "It's really too difficult. The main thing is that everyone can't think of it together every time they attack and defend. If they think of it together, there may be accidents. After the accident, if it's not a single, then everyone needs to think of it again. In the case of continuous restrictions , can only rely on personal ability to score goals."

Kobe went on to say: "This offense is already the simplest outside pick-and-roll, but there are also accidents. We still play according to the established tactics, even if we remember two sets of tactics, or we can also play mobile offense."

When Kobe spoke, most of the Lakers players agreed.

Only Tianyang, Ingram, and Randall did not make a statement.

Wharton saw it and asked, "Do you three have other opinions?"

Randall didn't hesitate because it was Kobe's proposal, and said directly: "Actually, in my opinion, mobile offense is a branch of 'fighting according to the situation'. If you implement it, it should be no problem."

Ingram nodded, "I think so too, I feel like this shouldn't be the case."

After the two finished speaking, all eyes were on Tianyang. It was he who proposed 'fighting according to the situation', but the effect is not good now. After everyone expressed their opinions, his opinion is very important.

"I think it's okay to play depending on the situation, but I may overlook one thing." Tianyang said slowly, "That is, the substitute team lacks a leader. Do you understand what I mean? In the starting team, I am the leader. They are all executed around me, and I always give priority to doing pick-and-rolls for me. If there are bad accidents, Ingram and Randall will take over and deal with them separately; if there are good accidents, everyone is free to play. This kind of The situation continued for a whole season, and when I suggested 'play according to the situation', I automatically ignored it."

Wharton clapped his hands suddenly, as if he suddenly realized, and said excitedly: "Kobe will be the leader of the substitute team."

"No!" Rondo and Tianyang objected in unison.

(End of this chapter)