Wang Tu Baye

Chapter 379 Defense First
"Today it's the Warriors' starters to stand on the court and watch the Lakers play with a cold eye."

"The starting lineup of the Warriors has changed slightly today. The center is still No. 11 Shenzhou giant Yao Ming, and the power forward is No. 10 Dennis Rodman. His rich experience in the finals and playoffs will definitely help the young Golden State Warriors, it's important."

"Small forward No. 1 McGrady, McGrady is serious and silent today. Only those who are familiar with him understand how terrible a silent McGrady is. Shooting guard Lenny did not send Grant Hill to start, but No. 12 Bruce Bowen, obviously the Warriors defense today, is going to be the number one priority."

"There is no suspense about the point guard. The only orthodox point guard of the Golden State Warriors is currently the starter, No. 4 Chauncey Billups. Today, the Warriors have fully emphasized defense. In Game [-] of the Western Conference Finals, it is no longer a comparison. The skills are cooler, but the toughness is better than that team, and the spirit of tenacious fighting is more abundant."

"It's still pitch black, and there's still tsunami-like applause. The Lakers' starting five will come on stage one after another. The first to come out is veteran Robert Horry. It is an important weight for the Lakers to win."

"Following out are small forward Rick Fox and point guard Derek Fisher, two of whom clearly have the appreciation of head coach Phil Jackson, who always Can't shake their starting position."

"The penultimate one came out was Kobe Bryant, a popular young player of the Lakers team. From the applause, one could hear his status in the hearts of Los Angeles fans. Kobe was clapping and waving as he ran out. Wearing a long-sleeved training shirt with a smile on his face and demeanor."

"The final spotlight has been waiting for a long time. Countless searchlights kept drawing circles on the ground. The audience stood up and cheered. Obviously, the big shark hiding behind the scenes was very satisfied with such an occasion and did not show up for a long time. This made the cheers even stronger. It's frenzied."

"It wasn't until the on-site host shouted that his voice was hoarse, and Shaquille O'Neal, a prehistoric shark with a large tonnage, ran out slowly. He enjoyed more playing time alone than all other Lakers players combined. Much more, but obviously no one is feeling impatient, of course, whether there are Lakers who express dissatisfaction, it's hard to say."

"Today's jump ball is obviously better prepared by Dayao. He leaped high, rushed the ball to his backcourt before the Sharks, McGrady received the ball and passed it to Billups, and the Warriors went first."

"The defense and offense of the Lakers are often similar. The strong point Kobe and the strong point Robert Horry are on the same side. Unless the opponent changes positions, the combination of Kobe and Horry can guarantee both scoring and rebounding. The strength of the grab."

"On the other side, Fox and Fisher, together with Shaquille O'Neal, obviously form the famous triangle of the Lakers. Whether it is offense or defense, the triangle with O'Neal as the axis is always well-founded."

"The triangle tactics of the Lakers and the Princeton tactics of the Kings are actually changes derived from the pick-and-roll tactics. In essence, they are not different. The ultimate goal of a basketball game is to send the ball into the opponent's basket. inside."

"In 1962, Old Winter once explained what triangle offense is in a book, but fans obviously won't be interested in reading boring tactics books. If you have to explain triangle tactics in one sentence, it is actually for your team. Strong attack point, creating opportunities for isolations or open shots."

"Jordan and Pippen in the Bull Dynasty back then, and today's Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe, are actually no different. They all get enough singles and open shots with the assistance of their teammates. What they have to do It’s the same, and that’s putting the ball in the basket.”

"In addition, everyone should not be misled by Phil Jackson's gorgeous and beautiful offensive, thinking that he is a fan of fast break and small ball tactics, and he wins games by scoring more points than his opponents. This is obviously wrong."

"In Phil Jackson's team, there are indeed super scorers, such as Jordan, O'Neal, and Kobe, but in fact, they are more defensive players. Phil Jackson is a master who pursues defense and wins. His ball In addition to playing a pleasing offense, the team can actually play an airtight defense."

"Maybe you would say that the current Lakers, except for the OK combination, other players are very ordinary. The Bulls back then were better, but apart from Joe and Pi Er, many Red Bull players are not strong."

"Phil Jackson is not as absolute as the Spurs. He just limits the opposing team's scoring to less than 90 points, while the Spurs do not allow the opponent to score more than 85 points. Defense is the foundation of their two teams' survival."

"Zen Phil Jackson is always looking for a super scorer, build a super team around him, defend the opponent's score, and then make sure his team scores more. In the end, it's that simple."

"Many Red Bull Dynasty players, as well as the current Lakers players, often cannot play the main force, or even the important rotation substitute. This does not mean that this player is useless, but that other teams The needs are different than Phil Jackson's."

"Zen Master doesn't need you to have a super scoring ability. Obviously, you can't be more reliable than Jordan or O'Neal. Phil Jackson only needs you to understand and strictly implement triangle tactics, and be a qualified green leaf. It doesn't matter if you don't get points or rebounds, just leave these things to Jordan O'Neal."

"Yao Ming was very excited today. He reached out for the ball in the frontcourt, turned over the free throw line and made a reverse shot. Using his best method, he scored the first goal from where he was eating. The Warriors scored first in the 0-2 away game."

"Every NBA team can write a book on O'Neal's defense. Obviously the Warriors are very well prepared today. Before the Sharks can catch the ball, Dennis Rodman will help defend him on the 10th, stealing and fouling. , The shot was very decisive and resolute."

"A seasoned ball ruffian like Rodman knows the referee's whistle-blowing scale and red line on such an important occasion. He always steps on the boundary line between fouls and non-fouls, and uses his unique way to help the team. Take advantage."

"Obviously O'Neill was irritated by Rodman. He has been blocked by Rodman and Dayao for the second time in a row. Rodman's black hands are always fast and stealthy. O'Neill dropped the ball once and was hit with a dribble. Stop walking."

(End of this chapter)