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Chapter 756 The Strange New Lineup (Part [-])
"Come on, let's take a look at the strength of these young players, especially the No. [-] pick Harden~"

The preseason game between the Clippers and the Kings is about to begin.

Although Clippers owner Sterling did not come to the scene, he was also paying attention to the game.

After all, this is the career debut of Harden and other rookies and head coach Lan Shengli.

This is a game to impress all fans and management.

"Be sure to keep a close eye on Evans, and don't let him charge up, absolutely not~!!"

The starting players have already taken off their training uniforms, but Lan Shengli is still telling Hill.

George Hill's only task in this game is to mark Tyreke Evans, who is also this year's top pick.

"I'm really looking forward to the performance of this new team. I haven't felt this way for a long time, haha~!!"

The general manager of the team who supervised the battle from the sidelines also sighed.

The starters of both sides have already entered the field, and the game is about to start.

The starting lineup for the Clippers is the back line: Hill and Harden, the two frontcourts are Johnson and Thornton, and the center is Jordan Jr.

This starting lineup is the same as when Lan Shengli planned.

"Through this preseason, we can also take a good look at what kind of chemical reaction such a starting lineup can produce~?!"

Lan Shengli on the sidelines also looked a bit unconfident, thinking to himself.

While speaking, the jump ball was over, and the jumping boy Jordan very vigorously hit the ball into his own half.

Hill controlled the ball and advanced, and the players quickly settled down.

It seems that after holding back for a summer, the players all want to show off, they are full of energy and motivation.

"Because Jordan doesn't have the ability to attack independently inside, so in positional warfare, his job is only two things, that is to cover and open up space~!!"

Here, Lan Shengli stood straight on the sidelines, looked at Jordan with a serious expression, and said.

"If Hill is holding the ball in a high position and other players are pulling away, you have to cover the high position and launch an attack immediately. This offensive signal is replaced by a clenched fist for Hill~!!"

At this moment, Jordan remembered Lan Shengli's tactical arrangements during training.

It seems that Jordan's mind is relatively clear at the moment.

The same is true for Hill. Seeing Harden and others pulling away, he immediately made a fist-clenching motion, signaling Jordan to step forward to do a pick-and-roll.

Jordan also quickly understood, and started a pick-and-roll tactic with Hill.

"Okay, after all, Hill and Jordan have played together for a year. The tacit understanding is definitely no problem. The main thing is whether the two of them and the two newcomers can have a good chemical reaction. I'm not sure. ~!!"

Lan Shengli was standing on the sidelines, still watching the game with a serious expression, thinking to himself.

I saw that after the pick-and-roll here, Hill broke through a short distance and distributed the ball to Harden at the three-point line at a 45-degree angle.

"Hill breaks through halfway, attracts double-teams, and then passes to the outside ball holder. Generally, at this time, Harden, you should stand at a 45-degree oblique position, because this place has better vision and can divert the opponent's defense. Formation~"

Here, after Harden received the ball, he immediately remembered the tactical details that Lan Shengli had instructed during training.

"After you get the ball, the opponent will definitely prevent you from shooting suddenly at the first time, and the defensive center of gravity of the opponent's other players will also shift towards you, so you have to give the ball to the position of the top arc at this time, that is, you The position where Thornton should appear at this time~!!"

Harden continued to think back.

"And when you Thornton is in the pick-and-roll between Hill and Jordan, you have to screen with Johnson. Johnson, you have to cover the defender~!! Thornton receives the ball from Harden and shoots directly from the outside~!! This You have to go through the tactics again in your mind, go through the process, and be sure to know your position on the field and what you should do~!!!”

Everyone was thinking back to the tactic that Lan Shengli had arranged before.

It is also following this process.

Under the cover of Johnson, Thornton also smoothly ran out of the open position at the top arc, and Harden also quickly distributed the ball.

A positional offensive tactic initiated by the pick-and-roll tactic, and finally got an open shot.

Then this tactic was completely successful.

It depends on whether Thornton can seize such a good opportunity.

"Swipe~!!!"

Thornton, who has been in the NBA for two years, lived up to expectations and steadily scored open three-pointers.

It marked a perfect end to Lan Shengli's well-planned tactic.

"Crack clap clap!!!"

"Nice job~!!"

"Stay awake, stay calm, and focus on the game~!!"

Lan Shengli clapped and encouraged.

Like this kind of pick-and-roll tactics initiated by the pick-and-roll, Lan Shengli has arranged a lot for the Clippers, and there are more other types of offensive tactics, as well as the defensive tactics planned by the assistant coach in charge of defense for the team. The fleet appears more three-dimensional and systematic.

It's like a group of bandits with guns and cannons came to the regular army, received formal training, and changed from a motley army to a regular army.

"Okay~! It can be seen from this first round that Lan Shengli has already achieved some results in the transformation of the team. The players look more like a whole. This is a good sign~!!"

The general manager also secretly rejoiced.

But after all, the current lineup of the Clippers is too young, and the "oldest" Thornton is only in the third grade, and the time for the five of them to play together is indeed too little. The offensive firepower is maintained, but the defensive end is different.

The defensive end depends more on the tacit understanding between the players.

"Communicate more, pay attention to the defender's position, don't just stare at the ball~!!"

Even though Lan Shengli yelled loudly from the sidelines, it was clear that the Kings' offense was sharper.

After the Kings passed the ball patiently, they also got an open opportunity outside the three-point line.

"Swipe~!!"

"Crooked handle" Kevin Martin scored the ball steadily.

"Crack, clap!!"

"Harden, don't help defend others, just keep an eye on your own~!!!"

Lan Shengli clapped his hands, encouraging Harden.

Because Harden is the one who defends Martin.

"The problem that I am worried about has indeed appeared on the defensive end. If Hill, who has better defensive footwork and awareness, is allowed to defend Martin, it may liberate Evans, which is also not easy~~"

Lan Shengli rubbed his chin, thinking.

"Let's wait and see for two more rounds. If Martin continues to feel hot, he has to make adjustments~"

Lan Shengli continued.

(End of this chapter)