All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball

Chapter 767: I'll do whatever you want!

Latest website: My name is Rick Adelman.

Until this series with the Lakers started, I was still worried about how to unite the stars of this Trail Blazers.

I thought about it countless times in my mind.

Because I know that if I can't bring the stars of the Trail Blazers together, there's no way we can beat this Lakers team.

However......

Although I have talked to Kevin, Vince, Paul, and Chris in private many times recently...

But the result after every conversation...

But it made me feel physically and mentally exhausted.

At this moment, I couldn't help but think of the happy time when I led them to the finals last year.

That was my lost youth, the glorious years when I ran with the Trail Blazers in the sunset.

Trailblazer, what happened to you?

Why......

Why did you become what you are now in just a few months?

Well......

All right!

Staples Center.

Adelman never expected that in the end these Blazers stars would unite together.

only......

What is somewhat different from what Adelman thought was that when these stars became a team...

On the evening of the 3rd, he had become a tool responsible for delivering tactical boards to artillery instructors and leather instructors.

And Staples Live…

After the Lakers played a championship game in the previous series with the Grizzlies, I thought that the Lakers, who were waiting for work, would easily defeat the Trail Blazers as predicted by experts...

It was also unexpected...

They had been holding it in all night for "My Lake Championship", but they really had been holding it in all night without being able to shout it out.

so......

It would be outrageous to call this Trail Blazers' win over the Lakers an "upset".

On the 3rd, in the first round of the Western Conference semifinals with the Lakers, the Trail Blazers "upset" defeated the Lakers on the road 117-109.

In the whole game, Paul and Carter scored 19 points, 9 assists and 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively.

In addition, Garnett also scored 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Battier, who unexpectedly appeared in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup tonight, scored five three-pointers for the team, and through two successful positions in the final quarter, he consecutively created Marion's fifth goal of the game. second, and sixth personal foul.

In this game, neither Su Feng nor Kobe's touch was ideal.

The former made 11 of 23 shots. Counting free throws and three-pointers, he only scored 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Lakers.

The latter made 5 of 19 shots and barely scored 21 points by relying on free throws.

Through changes in formation, the Trail Blazers effectively restricted the Lakers' offensive and defensive rhythm on the court.

Although after gaining weight, Garnett is still about ten kilograms lighter than Garnett, but relying on his excellent experience and position control, Garnett has no way to deal with him in the low post.

And coming back, Xiaojia, who usually likes to fly other people’s kites outside...

He was still alive and well by this iron-blooded wolf king.

Pierce didn't score much in this game.

But with the help of my teammates...

However, he greatly increased Su Feng's cost every time he took a shot on the court.

It has to be said that after jointly banning the head coach, the Blazers have found their most correct way to open up.

Because Garnett and Battier are both good at assisting defense.

So on the evening of the 3rd, the Trail Blazers, who had adopted a hybrid defense throughout the game, not only successfully defended their penalty area, but even on the court, when the Lakers used the traditional zone-breaking method to break their zone defense, they were always able to score in the third. Instantly neutralized the Lakers' offense.

At the critical moment, Coach Lu and Van Gundy didn't think about directly using the Lakers' strongest form-Suko took turns playing singles.

But under the Blazers' infinite defense strategy, and the Blazers' inside line can always retreat at the first opportunity...

Neither Su Feng nor Kobe could annihilate the Trail Blazers without touching the "God descends to earth" switch.

Moreover, unlike in the regular season, the Lakers can always rely on beating Su Feng to the death to establish an advantage.

Because the Trail Blazers Galaxy Battleship also had the Spanish twin stars Fernandez and Rodriguez in the combat preparation room, the Lakers second lineup led by Su Feng ran into the Blazers on the spot and split the second team led by f4. When it comes to the lineup, the Lakers have become the team at the bottom in terms of the overall strength of the lineup. .

Of course, in this game, the Lakers' defeat was not only because the opponent played really well, but also because the Lakers themselves failed to adjust to the game state immediately after taking a break of nearly a week.

In addition, the previous series that bloodbathed the Grizzlies also gave the Lakers the idea of ​​underestimating their opponent before the start of the Western Conference semifinals.

ha?

You said that after reaching the Western Conference semifinals, it is impossible for the NBA to underestimate the opponent?

Wake up!

In the Champions League final, there were people who underestimated the opponent after leading 3-0...

Why is it impossible to reach the Western Conference semifinals?

People, why are they people?

Because human beings have learned the most lessons in their long lives, but they never learn lessons.

actually......

Before the start of this Western Conference semifinals, Su Feng had already anticipated this way of losing.

only......

Even if he repeatedly asked his teammates to be serious, subconsciously, the Lakers, who have been used to this season, have already been destined to suffer this disaster in their lives.

Su Feng knew that when the team was moving forward as a whole, as the team leader, it was his duty to remind his teammates to be prepared for danger in times of peace.

But if it is overcorrected, it will also bring some unnecessary psychological burden to the team.

Therefore, under the premise of making preparations to play at least 6 games with this Trail Blazers early in the morning...

Su Feng didn't think losing at this time was a bad thing.

Because at least this night the Trail Blazers have proven to the world...

This Lakers team has never been unbeatable.

They also have bad times.

In a basketball game, having superstars like Su Feng and Kobe Bryant may mean that your upper limit will be very high.

But every accident on and off the field is likely to affect this upper limit.

You know, real games are not like playing games. The ability values ​​of the stars are fixed.

For example, before the game, if someone did not sleep well last night, it may affect his on-field state.

Therefore, the championship team that has always been able to reach the end may not necessarily have the best star performers that season.

But it must be the best team in the NBA that season.

to be honest.

Basketball is, after all, a sport for five people.

On this night, the Blazers' five-man team played better than the Lakers, that's all.

"Guys, promise me you won't be dejected and spread negative energy, okay?" After the game, in the Lakers locker room, looking at these teammates who didn't even dare to take a breath after losing, Su Feng suddenly Just happy.

As the saying goes, everything must be viewed in two parts.

From Su Feng's point of view, you can understand that these teammates who feel more depressed after losing a game mean that their psychological quality is not strong enough.

However, you can also understand that they have realized their problems, so driven by their sense of responsibility, no one dares to beep loudly at this time.

And the obvious thing is...

This Lakers obviously belongs to the latter.

After all, as a team that has to carry Su Feng's "Fire Eyes" and Kobe's "Death Stare" to compete all day long...

The pressure is on this Lakers...

Is that a big deal?

Su Feng knew that at this time, besides allowing Kobe to use his eyes to "motivate" his teammates...

As the one who is responsible for singing the red face, he must also stand up and let these teammates breathe fresh air.

In short, no matter how many summaries and reviews are done, and no matter how much blame is thrown at each other, it will not change the fact that the Lakers have lost.

So instead of looking for your own reasons...

Su Feng has always preferred to find weaknesses in his opponents.

Because no matter what competitive event it is, the essence is that whoever makes fewer mistakes and who can better take advantage of the opponent's mistakes will have the last laugh.

In Su Feng's previous life, why did all the Go masters become autistic when "Alpha Dog" came out?

Because without AI being stupid, humans felt despair in competitive events for the first time.

And once a certain competitive event loses the following advantages, the possibility of the weak defeating the strong...

Naturally, this project gradually became boring.

But then again...

Just how good Kobe was this night...

How dare he perform this post-game double act with himself?

Considering his 5-for-19 shooting performance tonight, shouldn't he be the first to be pulled out of the criticism and meeting?

"I'm different from them.

I just didn't perform well.

But I never thought we could beat this Trail Blazers easily. "In the locker room, looking at Su Feng confidently, Kobe said seriously.

Su Feng: "..."

What you said makes sense!

I was speechless!

On the 4th, as the news that the Lakers lost to the Trail Blazers in the G1 game gradually...

For a time, many "Yunhu honeys" felt that their world was falling.

what to do!

Our beloved team is doomed!

Why did the Trail Blazers suddenly become so strong!

Why?

Well......

There is something to say...

Su Feng really couldn't understand why, no matter in the past or present life, there would be so many people who liked a debate and would express their eloquent remarks after the game.

To be reasonable, if it weren't for the fact that the NBA playoffs have to play seven games...

Just looking at these comments that unanimously changed the direction of public opinion after the game and believed that the Lakers wanted GG...

Su Feng almost thought he was playing in the NCAA.

Why did the Trail Blazers "suddenly" become so strong?

That's of course because they themselves have such a background.

only......

They have never integrated their own advantages before.

At the end of the first game, Van Gundy had actually made some very constructive suggestions to Coach Lu regarding the Blazers' unlimited rotations and hybrid defense.

For example, how should the Lakers players on the court use the buff monster Su Feng to attack.

Another example is how other Lakers players should make decisions when the situation cannot be opened.

However, no matter how to-the-point the suggestions made by Van Gundy on the 4th were...

On the Internet, some people firmly believe that after the first game with the Trail Blazers, this Lakers have been eliminated.

Because after showing a bunch of high-level data and various technical statistics that are not conducive to the Lakers in the first game...

This group of "great gods" not only successfully discovered various problems currently existing with the Lakers.

Moreover, according to their description, this Blazers' defense seems to be impossible to crack.

"Believe me, the Lakers are going home in this series because the Blazers' infinite rotation is so abnormal!"

"I feel like the Lakers are completely out of control. Even if Sue and Kobe break out at the same time, it will be difficult for them to beat this Trail Blazers."

"So, the Lakers' previous series when they defeated the Grizzlies 4-0 was really bad. If they let the Grizzlies win one game, would they have fallen to this?"

emmmm.

If we say that the Blazers are disparaging the Lakers, in Su Feng's opinion, at least he barely understands...

That statement about defeating the Grizzlies 4-0 and losing character...

The truth is that only people with cerebral palsy can tell it.

On the evening of the 5th, the Western Conference semifinals G2 game between the Lakers and Trail Blazers continued at the Staples Center.

In this game, in addition to continuing the starting lineup when winning the first game, Adelman was still the ignored tool man on the sidelines.

It's just that on the court, the Lakers' hiring ideas and playing style have changed.

This night, the Blazers' defense is not as magical as it was in the first game between the two teams?

On the court, following the advice given by Van Gundy, Su Feng increased his three-point shots after using off-ball screens.

On the other hand, Kobe also adjusted his shot structure.

Because in Van Gundy's view, the real strengths of this Trail Blazers are Paul and Garnett.

So as long as the Lakers can take advantage of their wings and continue to put pressure on the Trail Blazers through outside shooting, the Lakers can prompt the Trail Blazers to change their defensive structure.

certainly.

Regarding the suggestion given by Van Gundy, before the game, Director Lu also expressed his doubts.

Because once the Lakers' outside shooting fails to force the Blazers to change their defensive structure...

Next, the Lakers will definitely be infinitely passive on the court.

At that time, after staring at Coach Lu for several seconds, Van Gundy always felt that this guy should be a commentator for two years before becoming a coach.

"Tylen, I know, you want to say, 'You can't win the championship just by shooting,' right?" Van Gundy asked before the game, watching Lue's guidance.

Director Lu nodded, "This tactic is good in everything, but it's too risky."

“So Tai Lun, what kind of tactics are risk-free, and what kind of playing methods can guarantee you a 100% win?

Sue is the best shooter in the league today. In his 13-year career, he hit more than 3,000 three-pointers.

Even if Kobe is not as accurate as Su, as long as Kobe wants to take action from the outside, why should Vince stop him? "Gazing at Coach Lu, Van Gundy asked.

But this time, Director Lu was immediately speechless.

Because in basketball, there are no tactics that can guarantee that you can win the opponent.

Especially in this game where everyone's overall strength is very close.

In Van Gundy's view, rather than being passively beaten, he at least chooses to take the initiative to change. The fate of the Lakers is in his own hands.

Fortunately, on this night, not only Su Fengru had divine help on the Lakers side...

Facing Carter on the court, in the first quarter alone, Kobe scored three three-pointers for the Lakers.

And at this time...

Just as Van Gundy expected...

With the Lakers shooting outside, the Trail Blazers' interior can no longer provide endless support to their wings like before.

In addition, in the second quarter of the game, once opportunities appeared on the court, the Lakers' substitutes also played more resolutely.

On the sidelines, on the Lakers bench, looking at the Blazers who could have been better, Van Gundy couldn't help but sigh: "I have to say, we are really lucky."

Hearing this, Director Lu was stunned for a moment, then he asked, "Jeff, why did you say that?"

Van Gundy shook his head and said: "Because if Rick is a coach who understands defense, then based on the composition of this Trail Blazers, he can definitely increase the defense of this team to another level.

And in that case...

The cost we need to pay for betting against them in the game is also different. "

In Van Gundy's view, if the basketball game is compared to two sides going to the gambling table to gamble...

At this moment, facing the Lakers stud...

The Blazers led by Adelman were already panicking.

Especially in the second half of the game.

In order to prevent Suko and Suko from making stray shots from the outside, the Trail Blazers inexplicably allowed Marion to complete air cuts on the court many times when defending inside.

In the end, what is completely different from what those cloud experts thought after the G1 war who thought it would be difficult for the Lakers to win against the Trail Blazers even if Suko broke out at the same time...

This night, the Lakers not only won.

And in the opinion of cloud experts after the G2 war, Suko was far from even breaking out at the same time.

In this game, the final score of the two teams was 104 to 121.

In the entire game, Su Feng scored a total of 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Lakers.

Just looking at the scores, it seems that Su Feng and Kobe didn't score many more points than they did in the G1 game combined.

But as the scoring structure of the two changed in this game, the other Lakers players were fully mobilized.

only......

Speaking of which, it still makes people feel a little bit incredible.

Because on this night, it is no one else who makes the Lakers players resolutely take shots from the outside...

It was Jeff Van Gundy who insisted on forcing Alan Houston to shoot the "cross-the-line three-pointer" back then.

Moreover, the reasons given by Van Gundy at the time were quite sufficient.

"Three points is one more point than two points, isn't it?

In addition, don’t you know that 3-for-10 three-pointers are basically the same efficiency as 5-for-10 two-pointers? "Before the game, when Coach Lu was hesitant...

I saw Van Gundy looking at Coach Lu with a puzzled face and asking.

As a result, it turns out.

On this night, Su Feng and Kobe Bryant jointly hit 11 three-pointers, which indeed destroyed the Blazers' defense to a great extent.

"Tell me, why didn't I understand these principles when I was coaching the Knicks?" That night, Van Gundy asked with curiosity as he watched Lu coach.

Director Lu: "..."

You asked me...

Who can I ask?

"By the way, Jeff, do you have any ideas for the next game now?" Coach Lu asked after the game, putting his arm around Van Gundy's shoulders.

On the sidelines, after shaking his head, Van Gundy immediately looked at Su Feng, who was still fighting with Kobe on the court.

“He can guide us to a farther future.

Tyron, if you don't understand that Su was the one responsible for winning this game, not me...

Then I suggest you retire as soon as possible and give me the position of Lakers coach as soon as possible! "Looking at Coach Lu seriously, Van Gundy said, "You can only see it with a clear picture."

Director Lu: "..."

really!

Since becoming the head coach of the Lakers...

Tricksters want to harm me every day!

but......

Director Lu, who thought Van Gundy was taking the opportunity to taunt him, didn’t know...

What Van Gundy just said was definitely not a compliment to Su Feng.

Because the more details related to tactics were discussed with Su Feng in casual chat...

Van Gundy felt more and more that the terror of this man was beyond the imagination of the world.

“There’s no problem that one three points can’t solve.

If so, add another one. "

On the morning of the 4th, before the rest of the Lakers came to the training facility, Van Gundy would never forget the look in Su Feng's eyes as he watched Su Feng warm up with Kobe Bryant through a bullfight on the court.

And it was at that moment...

Van Gundy discovered...

Whether it is John Davis, who is admired by the world, or Spoelstra, who has been recognized by everyone as a famous coach...

seem......

Nothing special.

"Tmd, why did you get the advantage of this guy Tai Lun?"

This night, looking at Director Lu’s naive look...

Van Gundy was desperate.

What makes Van Gundy even more desperate is...

At the press conference after the game, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net was asked why the Lakers took such crazy shots from the outside in this game...

Director Lu also copied his words exactly.

Van Gundy: "..."

no!

Can’t you have some understanding and stuff of your own?

Coach Lu: If a head coach copies his own assistant’s tactics, can that be called copying?

That's called being good at listening to suggestions and analyzing and integrating them. Do you, a teaching assistant, understand that?

Van Gundy: "..."

ps: I still have a few words to cover yesterday’s short chapter=. =, but you can’t mess with your schedule, so we’ll just use 10,000 words on the 24th! mwah!

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