NBA: I was the No. 1 pick at the beginning

"At the end of the halftime game, the performance of the Pelicans is obviously better than the previous game!"

"This adds to the suspense of this game!"

"The pick-and-roll tactic, the biggest killer of the Pelicans, has already been shown!"

"The Lakers didn't respond to the Pelicans' pick-and-roll tactics in the first half!"

"Not surprisingly, the Lakers will change their defensive tactics in the second half!"

"As for the Pelicans, more needs to be found to deal with Chen's control of the game in the second half."

The commentator of this game, Van Gundy Jr., also made a summary of the first half.

The summary made by Van Gundy Jr. also made the fans who watched this game nod.

You must know that top inside players are the best at using pick-and-rolls.

After all, the pick-and-roll is also a key to their ability to score.

The two teams also returned to the locker room. The Pelicans wanted to find a way to limit Chen Tian.

Wanting to guard against Chen Tian, ​​that's simply whimsical.

But if you can limit it, you must limit it.

In fact, Chen Tian's strongest explosion in the second half was on the defensive end.

As long as the defense is done, the score will naturally lead.

After thinking about it, Gentry also called Miller.

"Miller, in the second half of the game, I hope you can lead Chen Tian to the bottom corner."

Miller was also a little puzzled when he heard what the coach said.

In fact, Miller's ball quotient is not very high, that is, he can defend outside shots.

"Coach, I played well in the first half of the game!"

"Why do you want to do this?"

Miller played really well in the first half, especially the three-pointer from the outside, which really helped the Pelicans a lot.

Gentry was also speechless when he heard Miller's words.

This is what kills players with low golf quotient.

"Chen Tian puts too much pressure on us on the defensive end, so I hope you can limit Chen Tian to the bottom corner, so that Davis and Cousins ​​can have good offensive opportunities."

As soon as Gentry said this, Miller also reacted.

Because the Pelicans have used this tactic before.

It's just that because it was a regular season, it wasn't used so many times.

But now Gentry restarted this tactic to limit Chen Tian's dominance on the defensive end.

When Miller heard that the coach made this arrangement, he had no objection. After all, the team's victory is the key.

In fact, Miller was allowed to do this because he played well in the first half.

Otherwise, Gentry is going to let Mirotic come.

In fact, the coach Gentry, his coaching ability is very good.

The 17-year coaching career has been worn out even if it is worn out.

Although he served as an assistant coach many times, after the Suns fired D'Antoni that year.

A temporary head coach was changed, but the effect was not very good, and finally Gentry became the team's head coach.

Gentry led the team directly to the Western Conference Finals that season, but in the end they met the strongest Kobe.

Otherwise, the Suns might really be in the finals.

To know the battlefield of the playoffs, defense is the first.

At that time, the Suns were notoriously defenseless, but Gentry led the team to the Western Conference Finals. Could that be a result that could be achieved without defense?

To say that Gentry's worst point is the domination of the locker room.

The coach must make the players obedient, this is the most critical.

But Gentry didn't do this very well, but now the Pelicans have a very good record, so everyone on the team still respects Gentry very much.

Gentry still had to find a way to limit Chen Tian's offensive threat.

Thinking of this, Gentry also had a very headache.

How could such a monster appear in this nba.

When Gentry had a headache, Monty on the Lakers also had a headache.

You must know that in the tactics of the basketball court, the most difficult thing to defend is the pick and roll.

A change of position already has a chance to score.

So Monty and Kaleman are also discussing nervously.

The half-time break is 15 minutes. For the players, these 15 minutes are rest time. For the head coaches of the two teams, they must find a way to deal with the opposing tactics.

Chen Tian watched Monty discuss with Kaleman, and he didn't intend to disturb him.

When Chen Tian first entered the NBA, he planned to make Monty a puppet coach.

For him, who has memories of his previous life, he basically understands the tactics of other teams.

It's almost time to make corresponding tactics at that time.

But soon he was slapped in the face by this ridiculous idea.

Because after the halftime game, the players need to take a break quickly, and their heads don't turn at all at this time.

He doesn't have any tactics to say now, he just wants to take a good rest.

During the regular season, there may be discussions with Monty.

But when it comes to the intensity of the playoffs, don't even think about it.

Therefore, the profession of player-coach is simply not done by human beings.

So Chen Tian is also sure, why the Fujima team in Slam Dunk has not had a good ranking in the national competition.

It can be seen from this point.

So Chen Tian is still very lucky that he chose Coach Monty at that time, otherwise he would have chosen someone like Rivers, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

Just when Chen Tian was thinking wildly, Monty's clapping made everyone look over.

Chen Tian also came back to his senses and looked at the head coach.

He knew that the coach must have thought of a good way.

"In the second half of the game, Yi Jianlian, you come down to rest first, and Caruso, you take the starting position!"

"Chen Tian, ​​you come to defend Davis, there's nothing wrong with that!"

When Chen Tian heard what the coach said, he immediately understood what Monty meant.

Isn't this just mobilizing the speed of the team.

Caruso played the position of shooting guard, Tucker and Chen Tianlai partnered forward.

Chen Tian also nodded, indicating that there is no problem.

When Monty saw Chen Tian nodding, he also looked at the others.

"Caruso and Tucker's missions, I don't think I need to say more!"

Both of them also expressed their understanding.

"In the second half, we will play zone defense, 2-3 zone defense."

When Monty said this, everyone was still very surprised.

You must know that as the Lakers have become the strongest team in the NBA, the number of times they play zone defense is really too small.

But this time Monty actually played the meaning of zone defense.

The Lakers have determined their defensive tactics, and the Pelicans have also determined their defensive tactics.

Gentry also began to arrange second-half tactics for everyone.

"In the second half of the game, Clark, you take Korver's place!"

As soon as this was said, everyone on the Pelicans was a little surprised.

But soon Gentry's next words did not surprise everyone.

"We played a 2-3 zone in the second half."

Rondo nodded when he heard Gentry's arrangement.

There is no doubt that this arrangement is the best one.

Chen Tian is best at breakthroughs and mid-range shots. The 2-3 zone defense can really limit Chen Tian.

And Clark replaced Korver not because Korver performed poorly.

It needs Clark's defense. Although Korver has rich experience, he is old after all, and he can't keep up with his footsteps in many cases.

This time Monty and Gentry are also very in harmony.

All of them adopted a 2-3 zone defense tactic. After the start of the second half, the head coaches of the two teams will be very surprised to see this scene.

Soon the second half of the game between the two teams will also start.

The third quarter of the game between the two teams began, and the Pelicans had the ball.

The Lakers immediately adopted a 2-3 zone defense tactic.

Gentry was also shocked when he saw this scene on the sidelines.

"Fack, why is the opponent in a 2-3 zone defense!"

But what worried Gentry the most was Chen Tian's tactics of defending Davis.

This is what Gentry did not expect.

But fortunately, there is one treasure of the Pelicans, and that is Rondo.

How high is Rondo's golf quotient? It can be said that there have been thousands of players in the NBA, and none of them has compared with Rondo in terms of golf quotient.

If it weren't for Rondo's bad temper, he would never change teams frequently at the end of his career.

Based on his experience, being the mentor of a rookie team is really too much.

On the court, Rondo asked Miller to pick and roll Davis.

Rondo had already thought of this when he saw Chen Tian defending Davis.

But I didn't expect that Miller's off-ball pick-and-roll for Davis did not allow Chen Tian to switch defenses.

No way, Rondo once again asked Davis to pick and roll him.

Seeing this scene, Gentry on the sidelines was relieved a lot.

Davis gave Rondo a pick-and-roll, and Chen Tian couldn't do without switching defenses.

Rondo's shooting is really nothing, but Rondo's breakthrough is really All-Star level.

Chen Tian switched to defend Rondo, and Rondo also made a ground pass to Davis.

Fortunately, the zone defense tactics are adopted, so Davis is not so easy to play with the ball.

At this time, Davis' personal ability was shown, and he forcibly scored the ball.

But from this attack, we can see how difficult it is.

On the other hand, the Lakers were attacking, and Monty was a little confused when he saw the Pelicans' defensive position.

"Hey, it seems that Coach Monty and Coach Gentry have discussed it, and they all adopted a 2-3 zone defense tactic."

Little Van Gundy also laughed when he saw this scene.

As soon as Van Gundy Jr. said this, the fans in the audience also laughed.

No one expected that the head coaches of the two teams would have such a tacit understanding.

But on the court, the Pelicans' 2-3 defense is huge.

Davis, Cousins ​​and Miller were inside, which was tantamount to putting enormous pressure on Chen Tian.

So Chen Tian was also concentrating on it without any carelessness.

After Chen Tianhuang passed Miller, Davis immediately made up for it.

And Cousins ​​and Miller also rushed over, directly forming a triangle double-team to Chen Tian.

Chen Tian knew that it was impossible to break through to the restricted area at this time.

So Chen Tian also took off directly, and under the defense of Davis and Cousins, he threw the ball.

But the ball still missed the basket, and Clark under the basket picked up the rebound.

Gentry was also very excited when he saw the ball was blocked.

And Chen Tian failed to score this time, which shocked the morale of the Pelicans.

This lets them know the defensive tactic is working.

After that, the game between the two teams completely entered the defensive battle.

Both sides are in zone defense, and the offensive efficiency of both sides is also declining.

The defense of both sides has also reached its peak.

"This game will definitely become another classic matchup in the NBA playoffs!"

"The defense of the two teams let everyone see what is the battlefield of the playoffs."

Chen Tian rushed to the basket, and scored the ball with difficulty with the double lever.

Chen Tian scored the goal, and the sweat on his head couldn't stop.

In fact, Chen Tian has broken through the defense tactics countless times.

But there's never been such a tough time.

Davis and Cousins ​​have already covered the entire penalty area.

Coupled with a Miller who interferes with him at any time, it can only be said that this time the Pelicans' tactics succeeded.

The head coaches of the two teams are now afraid to make substitutions at will.

Now the situation on the court has been formed, whoever makes a substitution first may break the rhythm of the court.

At that time, it may become decadent.

Little Van Gundy was already sweating profusely when he was explaining in the commentary booth.

You must know that the commentary booth of the Sky Arena also has a special cooling system, so this is not the case at all.

Little Van Gundy survived because he was nervous.

But fortunately, halfway through the third quarter, the referee took the initiative to call a timeout.

It was also a pause in the regular season.

This timeout finally ended the tense defense of the two teams.

The head coaches of the two teams also hurriedly made substitutions.

But the core players, Chen Tian and others were not replaced.

So when the timeout came back, the two teams still continued their joint defense to the end.

At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers temporarily led by three points 77:74.

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