Legend of Tomorrow

On the sidelines, Stoudemire listened carefully to D'Antoni's emphasis on cover tactics. The two big men had to help Guo Xu create opportunities to catch the ball and make mismatched breakthroughs. Roy is responsible for the peripheral organization and can also play in singles with the ball. The task of the inside players is to cover and eat the pie and attack without the ball.

Xiaosi would not raise objections, and he did not consider brushing the data at this moment. He clearly saw the gap between himself and Guo Xu. If there is no coordination, although he can score points directly with the ball, the efficiency is not as good as taking the pie.

Guo Xu is different. If he mainly passes the ball and takes a shot when he has a good opportunity, his hit rate will be astonishing. Even if the opponent doesn't double-team him and attacks with the ball, he can still ensure scoring efficiency and beat his opponents to tears.

The relationship between the two is like Jordan and Pippen, they complement each other and have clear strengths and weaknesses.

During the Bulls dynasty, other teams double-teamed Jordan and defended him alone. If the Suns arrange singles tactics for Stoudemire, the Cavaliers will definitely choose single defense. He can't drive the whole team. You don't need to look at the game scene to know this, just look at the assist data.

Stoudemire was able to produce super statistics in the last finals, which is inseparable from Guo Xu's ability to attract double teams from the outside. Once the opponent stops double-teaming Guo Xu, Stoudemire will be the Knicks' first season and Suns period difference.

The Cavaliers made substitutions, Varejao came on to replace Biedrins, and West continued to play on the outside.

Brown is a skilled woman who can't make a meal without rice when it comes to outside adjustments. Replacing West with others is even worse. West at least moves faster, and the two big swingmen can't help defend Guo Xu.

James took the ball in the middle, and Millsap took two steps away. After James took the ball and observed his teammates, he suddenly made a three-pointer. Millsap stepped forward and the interference was ineffective, and the ball went in.

98 to 97, James' 42nd point. He was in excellent condition today, and his shooting percentage from long range shots exceeded 50%.

The Suns attacked, Guo Xu passed the ball across half court to Roy.

West hurriedly stepped forward to get close to him. Roy could pull up for a three-pointer without getting close to him, or he could dribble a few dribbles from his hip and step back for a three-pointer, but he couldn't cover it.

Roy protected the ball from the outside, and Guo Xu started running, relying on Stoudemire's no-ball cover from the center to the left corner.

If Stoudemire succeeds in blocking, Roy has two options. Guo Xu attracts Varejao to switch defense, and passing it to Stoudemire is an opportunity. If the big man doesn't change defense, it's still an opportunity to pass to Guo Xu. Mo Williams didn't dare to relax for a moment and was not thrown away.

Guo Xu made an emergency stop at the baseline and ran to the right. Gasol screened Mo Williams without the ball.

The block was solid this time, and he and Boozer occupied a lot of space under the basket.

Roy's excellent awareness showed. He passed the ball horizontally to Millsap in the middle. A triangle was formed on the right side. Millsap immediately transferred the ball to Guo Xu in the bottom corner.

Boozer didn't switch defenses. His speed and ability to defend pick-and-rolls would be fatal, and he would leave Gasol completely empty at the basket. Mo Williams was slow to pursue the defense, and James followed Millsap at a distance of 70 degrees on the right side.

Guo Xu caught the ball and made a jump shot. There was almost no pause and the ball hit the net. 101 to 97, personal 25th point.

Zhang Lili shouted: The Suns sent two inside towers during this period, and the Cavaliers had problems defending the pick-and-roll, allowing Guo Xu to hit two three-pointers in a row.

Yu Jia said: These two shots he took were corner opportunities that he blocked, and they were very easy. In the first three quarters, he took few shots and couldn't open up the score. Now it seems that he is going to take it on his own.

Zhang Lijia smiled and said: As soon as he turns on the scoring champion mode, the opponent may not be able to prevent double teams. He has to double team without the ball.

West relied on a screen run to catch the ball. Gasol kept two steps away to block it, and immediately went back to guard Varejao. After the Cavaliers used this move many times, Gasol can grasp the defensive distance. Varejao is not as fast as Stoudemire in air cuts, and West's passing ability is not very strong. As long as Gasol I retreated appropriately, and he did not dare to pass the reverse lob that was prone to mistakes.

West failed to pass Roy and passed the ball to James. James faced Millsap from the outside and hit the ground running again.

Gasol got the rebound, Guo Xu retreated to respond, and the rhythm slowed down. Millsap doesn't run fast enough and it's difficult to counterattack. It's better to find mismatches in positional warfare.

Guo Xu first passed the ball to Roy, then slid down the baseline to catch the ball, forming a strong side with Roy and Gasol. He did not get rid of Mo Williams, and did not fight when he got a one-on-one opportunity. He deliberately moved 50 degrees to attract West to double-team.

West didn't come up, so Guo Xu changed direction and jumped to the middle, hitting the ground and passing the ball to Gasol, who was about to move to the middle. Gasol is a bit bigger than Boozer. He can easily get the basketball with his back, turn around and shoot from the baseline, and score from close range.

103 to 97, Guo Xu’s 16th assist.

Staying in the Cavaliers has not strengthened Boozer's defense. He is not very good in low-post defense or pick-and-roll defense. He can fight against Millsap who has a similar style. Guarding Stoudemire is a weakness, and guarding Gasol Jr.'s size is a weakness. Suffer.

Boozer must partner with a blue-collar insider who is good at defense. If the Cavaliers' starting center is still Ilgauskas, they will not be able to make it to the end against the Suns and will be defeated in the third quarter.

The Cavaliers attacked, James received a pass from Mo Williams in an air cut, and directly hit the basket with a one-handed smash. 103 to 99.

When returning to defense, James slapped his chest twice with his right hand, then raised his legs and ran back to the half court, making a signature celebration. This was his 44th point, which won applause from Suns fans. It was great to watch the stars from both sides score so much.

The Suns continued the offensive routine just now. Guo Xu passed the ball to Roy on the left after half court, and he and Stoudemire ran without the ball in the middle.

This time Mo Williams was blocked. Guo Xu received Roy's pass without running to the bottom corner. Varejao made a time difference without changing defense. He quickly shot at 45 degrees and scored on the board.

105 to 99, personal 27th point.

Brown shouted double team from the sidelines! Guo Xu scored consecutively as usual. If he didn't double-team, he would definitely lose. There has always been a legend of Full Guo circulating in the NBA, and he started to get serious in the final quarter.

In the final quarter, the Cavaliers' defense against Guo Xu failed. It was a defense against ordinary stars. In fact, it's not that they are slacking off. Guo Xu has too many assists. If they want to guard others well, they can't leave All-Stars like Stoudemire and Roy empty.

Boozer moved to the outside to screen the ball and missed the mid-range shot due to Gasol's interference. Millsap grabbed the backcourt rebound and held it in his arms.

Guo Xu retreated to get the ball, and Stoudemire covered it as soon as the half was passed. Guo Xu broke through at full speed and led Varejao to the right baseline. Mo Williams also chased the double-team.

Guo Xu used the corner of his eye to observe the position of his teammates, jumped up with both hands, and moved the ball to the center. Stoudemire was completely empty. He took aim and made a three-point jumper.

108 to 99, Guo Xu’s 17th assist.

The Cavaliers players began to get anxious. Mo Williams was completely beaten by Guo Xu and wanted to score a goal to save face. After receiving the pass, he forced a breakthrough and opened the way for Guo Xu with an elbow. After Guo Xu was elbowed, he immediately took several steps back and the referee blew the whistle for an offensive foul.

Elbowing to clear the way is a benefit for stars. Some boxing champions have won the scoring championship with this move, but it depends on who you elbow. If you are dealing with role players, the first person in the league to elbow can only be called for a foul.

When the Suns attacked, Guo Xu passed the ball to Roy and ran from the left to the right baseline to receive the pass. James double-teamed him.

Guo Xu took the ball and took a step to the left. He leaned against Mo Williams to protect the ball and glanced at Millsap. He swayed his right shoulder and didn't pass the ball. He turned sharply to the baseline and succeeded in passing. He took off from the right side of the basket. Attracting Boozer to cover and block the shot, he pulled the lever and glided to the other side to score a backhand basketball.

110 to 99, Guo Xu scored 29th.

The gap between the two sides widened...