lakers championship

Chapter 363 Don't learn the good ones, learn all the bad ones!

With the Rockets' lineup, the overall three-point shooting rate is not bad.But the problem is that with Harden and Gordon alone, it is difficult to tear through the Lakers' reinforced iron-like defense. Everyone on the team can only float outside to play, but everyone is defended in front of them, and the shooting rate is naturally difficult to achieve. average in the past.

As for why such a lineup was sent?
D'Antoni's idea is very simple. Because the starters led by 8 points, their attention became a little distracted, and they lost consecutive points.

But how did he know that Wharton paid too much attention to it, so he actually sent the Lakers' strongest five when he came back from the timeout.

When he adjusted the lineup again, the Rockets had changed from leading to 11 points behind.

In many cases, the game is played in one breath. If the Rockets break this breath, it will be more difficult to play later.

So during the timeout at halftime, D'Antoni poured "chicken soup" in the locker room, but most of the Rockets players were like eggplants beaten by frost, drooping their eyes and nodding weakly.

Only those who are as victorious as Paul silently make up their minds in their hearts to lead by example and try their best to lead the team to victory.

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In a blink of an eye, the third quarter started, the two teams scored 56 to 45, and the Lakers went first.

Walton adjusted the lineup again, sending Rondo and Lopez, and the rest of the starting lineup remained unchanged.

Tianyang received the pass at the top of the arc, Lopez stepped forward to make a side pick-and-roll, and Capela hurriedly switched defenses.

The ending was the same as before, SkyOcean changed direction in front of the continuum, reached the inside and scored an easy layup.

Turning to the Rockets' offense, they gave up running complex tactics, directly used Anderson and Capela in the high double position, and emptied the entire right half, allowing Harden to single Lopez on the right wing.

Harden naturally walked into the inside line like a stroll, and scored with a backhand throw against Lopez's defense.

The two pairs of leading stars both used the opposing center as a cash machine, so for three consecutive rounds, although there were twists and turns in the middle, Tianyang and Harden also scored three consecutive rounds.

The two of them seemed to have agreed, whoever changed his tactics first would be the puppy.

After another round, Tianyang scored a mid-range shot, but Harden slid a layup and failed to score. Lopez caught the rebound, the Lakers launched a counterattack, and Tianyang made another three-pointer.

It was 5 points one after another, and the score of the two teams became 67 to 51. D'Antoni couldn't stand it and asked for a timeout.

In the TNT live broadcast room, Kenny shouted bitterly: "Could it be that D'Antoni's self-defeating specialty has been transmitted to Harden? The Rockets, as the team with the most three-pointers in the league, why did they break through and score inside for 4 consecutive rounds?" ?”

Since the 16-17 season, the Rockets have led the league in the number of three-pointers per game.By this season, not only has it not decreased, but it has further distanced itself from traditional three-point teams such as the Warriors.

O'Neal shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands: "Why all the fuss? You and I have played in the NBA for so many years. Isn't this kind of situation very common? When a team takes a big lead and is caught up, players often fall into a short-term trance. Wang, it is very easy to take away the game in one wave."

Barkley smiled and nodded: "That's true. If you think about it, the Rockets were 3-1 behind the Clippers. In the fifth game, a group of substitute players broke out and helped the Rockets win three games in a row to reverse and advance. That's three games, so much The Clippers haven't even been able to adjust in time, let alone just a few minutes now."

Between the three chatting, the 75-second pause ended, and the game between the two teams continued.

The Rockets attacked, Paul dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, saw Harden reaching out for the ball and didn't give it, but beckoned for Capela to pick and roll.

Lopez switched defenses, Paul changed hands and dribbled the ball under his crotch, from slow to fast, and suddenly stepped into the inside line.

When Lopez retreated to intercept the interception, Paul took another step back suddenly and made a three-pointer.

With a bang, the basketball hit the net hollow, and the long-lost applause resounded in the Toyota Center.

Rondo took Lopez's baseline serve and made eye contact with Tianyang as he walked up the field.

Obviously, with Paul's level of calmness, he rarely does such sudden things.

This time the singles made a three-pointer, the biggest possibility is that the Rockets have changed their tactics again.

Rondo took the ball to the right wing, relied on Paul to control the ball sideways, waited for Tianyang to run out of position, and passed the ball immediately.

Tianyang caught the ball with both hands at the top of the arc, faced Harden in a three-threat posture, and Lopez stepped forward to pick and roll.It is said that Capela should switch defenses at this time, but he stood at the free throw line and did not move. Instead, Harden bypassed the defense and chased him up.

The Rockets were so generous that it was hard to get over their kindness. They decisively pulled the ball sideways and made a three-pointer.

Dang, the sound of iron strikes, Capela caught the rebound, and Harden made a long pass.

Tianyang rushed to catch up, but Harden didn't stick the ball, and gave it to Paul just after the halfway line.

Paul got the ball, even if he just hit a three-pointer, he decisively passed it to Ariza, just because the opponent had an open space.

Ariza took the ball from the left wing, cheated Ingram with a shot fake, and then made a steady three-pointer.

Another hollow hit!The Rockets narrowed the point difference to [-] points in the blink of an eye, and the cheers of men, women and children at the Toyota Center were everywhere.

Wharton frowned with his hands on his hips. He wondered why the Rockets seemed to have changed, completely different from before.

But it was difficult for him to describe the specific differences, so he could only continue to observe.

The Lakers attacked again, Tianyang cooperated with Lopez in the pick-and-roll at the top of the arc, and Capela still did not switch defenses.

Naturally, Tianyang would not give up, and made another three-pointer before Harden caught up.

Dang, hit the iron twice in a row, as if to pay off the debt for the fiery touch of scoring four goals in a row.

Capela grabbed another rebound, the Rockets launched a fast break again, Paul passed Harden again, Harden rushed to the top of the arc to pass back, and finally Paul relied on Ariza to pick and roll, rushed to the right wing to make an emergency stop, and made a floating three-pointer.

Hit again!The Rockets scored 60 points, with only 7 points left in the two-point gap!
The fans at the Toyota Center burst into laughter. This wave of three-point rain came too suddenly and violently!

After losing 9 points in a row, Walton finally understood the Rockets' routine, and immediately called a timeout to the referee.

When the Lakers players returned to the court, Walton picked up the tactical board and said: "The Rockets are learning from the Warriors. On the defensive end, we let us shoot three-pointers. If we can't make a shot, then on the offensive end, they grab three-pointers. They are a three-point team. , This tactic is very suitable for them, after all, Harden and Paul are also MVP-level players when they are ruthless."

"This kind of rogue style of play, we can only score three-pointers and mid-range shots, there is no other way."

"So in the future, Tianyang will play point guard, Kobe will play shooting guard, Carter will play small forward, Kuzma will play power forward, and Randall will play center. Keep this 7 advantage and fight to the end with the Rockets!"

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The 75-second pause ended in the blink of an eye, and the match between the two teams continued.

Seeing that Walton sent a player with a relatively accurate shot, Kenny couldn't help but sighed: "Why did the Lakers discover the Rockets' tactical intentions so quickly? It's only chasing 9 points, which is far from enough!"

Barkley nodded again and again: "D'Antoni is interesting. After abolishing his specialties, he learned the Warriors' routines to deal with the Lakers."

O'Neill's face was full of displeasure: "Interesting fart, the Warriors don't learn from the good ones, but learn from the bad ones!"

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