NBA: James wants to team up with me

With a 12-point lead in the first half, the Bulls' goal in the second half was very clear, as long as they held on to their lead.

The Spurs are different from the Heat in that their bench lineup is also very strong. Although Ginobili has to assume the starting position, the Spurs bench still has outstanding players such as Belinelli, Patrick Mills, and Boris Diaw. .

But even so, the Spurs can only barely compete with the Bulls in the substitute battle, because the Bulls' bench lineup is equally strong, and Isaiah Thomas, who just won the Best Sixth Man, and although there is always nothing impressive Draymond Green has a bright performance, but because of Wang Chong, he always gets stable playing time.

Just in terms of the depth and strength of the bench lineup, the Bulls are not bad at all, and are even slightly better.

The bench, which always had the upper hand in the past, was unable to gain an advantage. The situation became increasingly unfavorable for the Spurs. The most terrible thing is that the Spurs now have no superstars who can step forward at critical moments and rely on their personal abilities to turn the situation around. , Duncan is old, and Leonard has not grown up, so it is too difficult for them to reverse when the team falls behind.

110:98，公牛队主场以12分的优势拿下总决赛首胜，1:0赢得开门红。

In this game, the Bulls fully brought out the characteristics of their own team and attacked around Wang Chong, a super scoring point, making it impossible for the Spurs' systematic defense to operate smoothly.

Two days later, in G2 of the Finals, the situation was similar to the first game. The Bulls made tactical arrangements around Wang Chong's offense, and did not deliberately target a certain Spurs player. They resolutely implemented a one-on-one defense strategy throughout the game, because The Spurs themselves are a team with multiple players capable of scoring, and no position can be relaxed.

Although the Bulls played like this in the last game, the Spurs still failed to come up with a good response in the second game. However, they also learned from the failure in the last game that it is absolutely impossible to play against the Bulls normally. To win, and if you want to defeat the Bulls, you must limit Wang Chong's scoring.

Therefore, in the second game, the Spurs changed their strategy of defending Wang Chong. They gave up letting Duncan defend Wang Chong in vain and instead asked Leonard to defend Wang Chong. At the same time, they arranged for Duncan to help defend Wang Chong on one side at any time. folder.

The double-team tactic was a defensive tactic that Wang Chong often encountered in the early stages of his career. At that time, once the league's teams couldn't guard Wang Chong, they liked to arrange double-teams on Wang Chong, even if they couldn't completely defend Wang Chong. It will allow other Bulls players to get opportunities to score offensively, but at least double-teaming can greatly reduce Wang Chong's physical strength, making subsequent games slightly easier.

However, as Wang Chong's physical strength increases, fewer and fewer teams in the league are willing to double-team him. After all, the price of double-teaming Wang Chong is high. If he can't even use up his physical strength, What's the point?

But the Spurs' double-teaming is somewhat different from that of other teams. At least when Leonard and Duncan double-teamed Wang Chong, the other three Spurs were able to keep an eye on the four Bulls players at the same time through zone defense. The positioning, as well as the judgment of Wang Chong's position and passing path, can make it possible for whoever receives the ball to catch up with the defense immediately.

It can be seen that the Spurs have really put in a lot of effort to deal with the Bulls. This kind of defense cannot be figured out in a day or two. After losing to the Bulls in the finals last year, the Spurs may have been struggling this year. Study and practice this defensive tactic, and finally show your trump card in the finals.

This move had an immediate effect, and the Bulls' offensive rhythm immediately slowed down. The Spurs seized a wave of opportunities and launched a 10:2 attack wave to widen the point difference. The situation began to turn against the Bulls.

Spurs fans couldn't help but get excited when they saw this scene, as if they saw the dawn of victory, but their hope only lasted for a short period of time, because the Bulls quickly changed their tactics.

Wang Chong began to switch from attacking with the ball to attacking without the ball. At the same time, the Bulls' offensive tactics also changed to be dominated by Curry.

On the offensive end, Parker broke through Curry easily with no effort at all, but the reverse is also true. Curry's defense may not be very good, but in terms of offensive scoring ability, there is no such thing in NBA history. A point guard can compare to that.

Moreover, Curry's tactics mostly rely on pick-and-roll screens with inside players. Gasol is slightly better when he runs out to help Curry in the pick-and-roll. Whenever Wang Chong takes the initiative to pick-and-roll for Curry, Spurs fans' hearts are filled with excitement. You have to pull it involuntarily.

The pick-and-roll cooperation between two first-team players, and two guys who both shot over 40% from beyond the three-point line, who wouldn't shudder when watching it?

This is also the reason why the league gradually gave up double-teaming Wang Chong. Even if it can prevent other Bulls players from scoring through a tacit zone defense like the Spurs, it is still futile in the face of the current situation. Faced with Wang Chong who has the ball and turns without the ball. As well as Curry cooperating with Wang Chong in the pick-and-roll, even the Spurs were helpless.

The score advantage that was finally established was quickly eroded and overtaken.

At this time, there was no way to save the day. 99:96, the Spurs lost another game, and the score came to 2:0.

The Bulls successfully won two home games and established an absolute advantage. The next two home games for the Spurs will also have much less psychological pressure.

The Spurs' tactical adjustment ability is indeed very strong. After returning home, the Spurs directly adjusted the lineup. Ginobili was removed from the main position and replaced by backup guard Patrick Mills.

It was obvious that the Spurs had given up and determined that the starting lineup would not be able to defeat the Bulls in a head-to-head confrontation, so they began to work on the bench lineup.

In the first two games, the Spurs' substitute lineup was unable to gain an advantage. On the one hand, the Bulls' bench depth is indeed very strong. On the other hand, their real ace main substitute Ginobili was put into the starting lineup. In this game, the Spurs changed their lineup. , after letting Ginobili return to the bench, the effect was immediate.

As for Ginobili, many people know him from his nickname "Devil Knife". With his abundant physical strength, Ginobili's offensive firepower is comparable to top guards such as Kobe. The reason why he has been with the Spurs all year round Serving as a substitute is, on the one hand, due to the Spurs' team-first tactical philosophy, and on the other hand, it is indeed limited by lack of ability.

Ginobili has outstanding skills and talent, but physical fitness is a big problem. As a European player, Ginobili cannot run around the court and be as active as Kobe and James. Therefore, even if he starts for the Spurs, It is difficult for him to make a difference due to physical limitations.

This is also the origin of Ginobili's other nickname "20 Minute Jordan".

Considered from this point of view, in fact, as a substitute player who averaged about 30 minutes per game in the Spurs, Ginobili also achieved success. If he were to join other teams and be the main core player, maybe Ginobili would He can also average 20+ points per game for several consecutive years, but his career will never be as long as 16 years. He is afraid that he will fall quickly due to injuries after a few years at his peak.

Of course, this is a digression. In fact, everyone thinks that Ginobili has outstanding offensive ability and talent, but ignores his ability on the defensive end. In fact, Ginobili's defense is also very strong when he is serious, but he is limited on weekdays. Due to the distribution of physical energy, it was not shown too much.

In G3 of the Finals against the Bulls, Ginobili returned to the bench and showed his abilities to the fullest.

整场比赛吉诺比利出场31分钟，作为替补球员出场时间远远大于首发的米尔斯，在赛场上17投9中，三分球5中3，罚球7中6，砍下27分5篮板4助攻3抢断。

Not only that, Ginobili also volunteered to be responsible for defending the opponent when Thomas Jr. came on the court.

Thomas, who clearly beat Ginobili in terms of speed and agility, was manipulated by the experienced defensive veteran Ginobili. He only scored 10 points on 2 of 5 shots in the entire game.

The Bulls did not expect this situation. The bench lost 17 points in the entire game. Even if Wang Chong, the main starting player, scored 45 points and 10 rebounds, they still lost the game.

At 112:104, the Spurs fought back and rewritten the score to 2:1.

Two days later, still at the home court of the Spurs, the Spurs continued to play the same way they did in the previous game, learning from each other. This time Thomas learned to avoid his sharp edges, knowing that he could not beat Ginobili, so he kept avoiding him on the court. The Bulls bench did not lose too much to the Spurs.

But the Bulls still lost the game, and the reason for the defeat was an unexpected matchup gap.

Kawhi Leonard exploded in this game, scoring 31 points and 8 rebounds. At the same time, he also defended his opponent Butler, who only had 6 points and 4 rebounds.

There were four games in the finals. Except for the second game when the Spurs chose to double-team Wang Chong and Leonard ran to defend Wang Chong, the two had been facing each other. The two previous matches were evenly matched. , no one can do anything to the other.

But I don’t know if it’s because he just feels great, or because Leonard’s peak ceiling is indeed higher than Butler’s due to his absolute static talent advantage. In this game, Leonard completely defeated Butler and also defeated the Bulls. Caught off guard.

As soon as the game was lost, the Bulls fans couldn't help but become a little nervous, because the score of the two teams was evened to 2:2, returning to the same starting line. Next, the two sides will return to the Bulls' home court in Chicago for the Tianwangshan game. war.

It would be fine if the Bulls win Tianwang Mountain, but if they accidentally capsize in the ditch and are defeated by the Spurs, it will be dangerous!

Fortunately, at this critical moment, they have someone they can rely on - Wang Chong.

No one will doubt that when the team is in crisis, Wang Chong will definitely step forward and use his strong performance to help the team win.

This is true.

On June 6th, in G15 of the finals, the Battle of Tianwangshan began, which made Bulls fans feel even more stressed.

In this game, the Spurs took advantage of their two-game winning streak at home and launched a ferocious attack on the Bulls in the first quarter. They led by 30 points at 27:3 in the single quarter and extended their lead to 32 at 28:7 in the second quarter. point.

Just when the Bulls home fans were sweating, Wang Chong stood up.

There is no need for anything fancy, just the simplest and most direct mid-range behind-the-back jumper, but Wang Chong seems to be cheating, hitting continuously. Leonard can't defend, nor can Duncan, and even two people Even though he was double-teamed again, Wang Chong was still able to force the ball in against the two defenders.

In the third quarter of the game, Wang Chong scored 29 points in a single quarter, leading the Bulls to a 39:25 point difference. Not only did they catch up with the 7-point deficit in the first half, they even went ahead by 7 points.

靠着王崇单节29分，全场52分的无解得分，公牛主场117：112击败马刺赢下关键的天王山之战，大比分3:2率先一步赢得赛点。

"It's still a little bit worse."

Spurs coach Popovich couldn't help but smile bitterly when Wang Chong almost arbitrarily snatched away the victory in the Battle of Tianwang Mountain.

The Spurs played perfectly in this game. Six members of the team scored in double figures. There was no fault in their performance, whether it was tactical movement or the accuracy and speed of passing the ball. They almost showed teamwork. To the extreme.

He couldn't win the game like this. He really couldn't think of any way to defeat the bull in front of him.

"It seems that no one can stop Wang Chong and his Bulls from defending their title... No, it's even difficult to stop the Bulls from creating a second three-peat dynasty!"

If Wang Chong wins two 4+3 dynasty championships with the Bulls and wins eight championships, he will not only successfully replace Jordan and become the first player in the history of the league, but also surpass Jordan and become the first player in the history of the Bulls. The first person in history!

Although the two teams still have games to play next, Popovich actually already thinks so.

-

After losing Tianwangshan, the Spurs have not given up, and neither have their fans. The next game will be played at home in San Antonio. As long as the team can win the same as the previous two home games, they can tie the score. In a tiebreaker with the Bulls, they haven't lost yet! There is still a chance to win!

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

In G6 of the Finals, the Bulls did not give the Spurs another chance.

Wang Chong scored 39 points and Curry scored 31 points. The two scored 70 points together, completely defeating the Spurs' defense with their offense and shattering the Spurs fans' dream of equalizing the score.

114:97, a big score of 4:2, the Bulls ended the finals in six games, defeated their old rivals San Antonio Spurs, and won the NBA 2013-14 season championship.

This was the Bulls' second consecutive championship and also Wang Chong's sixth championship since joining the Bulls. This allowed Wang Chong to surpass Michael Jordan with seven championships, and also tied Jordan with six championships with the Bulls.