NBA: This flower path is a bit strong.

Walter Williams and Puopeye Jones on the side had already turned around and were about to leave.

Hanamichi passed the ball to Walter Williams, who was in a forward position and unattended, and the latter made a simple layup and scored.

"Dude, take one!"

Hua Dao was not very satisfied with the way Walter Williams finished, but Walter Williams said that not everyone has as much physical strength as you or Karl Malone!

In this game, Hanamichi went off the court and rested for 5 minutes just at the beginning of the third quarter, while Karl Malone on the opposite side did not rest for even a minute, worthy of the name of "Postman".

However, it now seems that the Jazz, whose score difference has been pulled back to more than 10 points, are doomed to fail!

Punch out after three sessions?

Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan said: Don't even think about it!

At the most critical moment, Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan requested a long timeout.

A low-post double-team tactic was deployed to target the Raptors' strong inside line.

Once Hanamichi appears in the low post near the restricted area, Greg Foster or Brian Russell will assist Karl Malone in double-teaming him.

It is imperative to extinguish Hanamichi's offense on the defensive end.

And they sent John Stockton, who was highly expected, back to organize the offense.

The timeout ends and the game resumes.

During the Raptors' offensive rounds, the players could clearly feel the opponent's defensive formation change.

The Jazz players obviously contracted their defense. Except for Jeff Hornacek who was still entangled with Doug Christie on the outside, the other players consciously narrowed the defense area towards the penalty area.

Once the ball reaches the Raptors' inside, no matter which player gets the ball, he will be double-teamed by the Jazz players.

Because the Jazz players will quickly shrink their defense, forming a tight encirclement and trapping the Raptors' inside players.

They will tightly surround the opponent with their bodies and arms, leaving no room for the opponent to turn around or break through.

At the same time, other Jazz players will also pay close attention to the situation around them, ready to assist in defense and steal the ball at any time.

As a result, it is difficult for the Raptors' inside players to find opportunities to pass the ball, and they are forced to force shots or make mistakes.

The Jazz can take the opportunity to launch a counterattack and score on fast breaks.

This defensive strategy of low-post double-teaming and zone defense put the Raptors' offense in trouble and prevented them from scoring effectively in the paint.

Flower arrangement, in particular, is the object of special attention.

In fact, at this time, if the Raptors could have a three-point shooter with a hot hand, it would be the best way to break the double-team in the restricted area.

Unfortunately, Doug Christie still didn't care about how much he ate today. He had a terrible touch when he just came on the court and it was obvious that he could not play the role of a firefighter.

Besides, he had already put most of his energy and physical strength into freezing Jazz shooter Jeff Hornacek tonight, and he did a great job in this task.

Up to now in the game, Doug Christie has only rested for 5 minutes. He is not a physical expert like Hanamichi, and we can't expect him to dominate at the MVP level on both offense and defense.

You have to know that Doug Christie's contract this year is only 136 million US dollars per year. His performance is already worthy of his salary.

By the way, this year is the last year of Doug Christie's rookie contract. I believe that after the playoffs, he will get the big contract he wants.

(Historically, the Raptors signed Doug Christie to a 96-year, $97 million contract after the 3-700 season, which was considered a child labor contract)

As for Damon Stoudemire, his three-point shooting percentage this season is only 33.7%. In this game, he took 6 shots and made 2 goals. It’s a large amount but it doesn’t satisfy you!

Moreover, he was annoyed by Stockton's frequent and covert little actions, and he was feeling depressed but could never find a chance to vent.

Hua Dao also saw it during the break just now. Dasi's waist was covered with bruises. He had suffered a lot!

The Raptors' offense for several consecutive rounds ended in forced shots. All of their shots missed the basket, and a few times they didn't even touch the rim, resulting in turnovers and being intercepted by the Jazz.

The Raptors players also clearly felt that the opponent's defensive intensity had increased a lot. They found it becoming difficult to break through the Jazz's defense. Each attack required more effort and time, but the results were not so ideal.

Hanamichi himself was closely guarded, and even connecting the ball became extremely difficult for him, with almost no chance of scoring.

The Jazz players defended very toughly under the basket, and their low-post double-teaming and zone defense were very decisive and skilled!

One can tell at a glance that this is the result of regular well-trained work, which is very consistent with the coaching style of Coach Jerry Sloan.

They constantly disrupted the Raptors' shots, and a group of people crowded under the basket, successfully grabbing several short-range rebounds.

What a game that's as intense as the playoffs!

At this time, even if the Raptors' old coach Deng was careless, he realized that the current situation was gradually unfavorable to the team, so he stood up and stood on the sidelines, anxiously directing the team.

Don’t think they are leading by more than ten points!

In the NBA league, let alone a team that has a 10-point advantage at halftime, even a team that has a 20-point advantage at halftime can often fail in the end!

Seeing that his on-the-spot command was of no use, Coach Deng decided to call a timeout and rearrange the response tactics in the hope of breaking the deadlock.

He lost this round, after all, he lost to the coach in terms of tactical confrontation and on-the-spot response!

It is a pity that the weak Raptors did not have a lot of shooters on the back line. The tactics that coach Deng rearranged during the timeout did not seem to be very effective, and they still felt they had no idea where to start against the Jazz's "iron bucket formation".

On the court, in another rebounding scramble, someone twisted Hanamichi's back while fighting for the rebound, delaying his jump!

But the inside was full of people and the referee didn't see it for a while.

At the same time as he lost the rebound, Hanamichi felt a burning pain in his back!

Looking back, John Stockton was just standing there defending as if nothing had happened.

I confirmed through eye contact that it was the one who was plotting against me!

But there is really no good way to deal with him if he slips.

It has to be said that this chaotic situation is just like a duck in water for Stockton, the point guard.

"After so many years in the NBA, I have learned so many tricks. Aren't they just for today?"

When the Jazz head coach, Mr. Sloan, saw his "General" take action, he became more confident.

(The General was Stockton's nickname!)

He looks like he is sitting leisurely on a bench watching the show, all he needs is a thermos cup of soaked wolfberries!

Although the Jazz are still behind at the moment, it feels like the Raptors are doomed.

In the third quarter, the Jazz scored several goals through defensive counterattacks under Stockton's coordination.

Karl Malone's high-post support also showed its effectiveness at this time. He made the Jazz's offense more threatening, and even caused two fouls by Hanamichi in a fake pass, earning him two free throw opportunities.

Today is not the weekend, and [the postman] obviously still has his hands full with work!

The score was gradually shortened to just 4 points.