basketball pope

Chapter 628 [Low-key and casual, Warcraft must die]

The players came out on time, introducing the visiting Magic first, then the home Lakers.

In the finals last season, the Lakers suffered from the loss of the appearance ceremony. The atmosphere at home was too dull, and it seemed no different from the first three rounds of the playoffs. Many believed that this was one of the reasons why they were defeated by the Celtics.

The Green Army was accompanied by the shocking music "Requiem for a Dream". The big screen first reviewed the wonderful pictures, and then the wolf king roared in the middle, and finally Pierce ended with a "let me be hero".

Many people thought that the Lakers would also make a mighty and domineering appearance this time, but the result was surprising. The team's appearance was lower-key than last season, and even a little casual.

The music was a blues song that Yang Rui had never heard before, and the players all smiled and waved to the fans when they came out.

Barkley complained: "Lakers players are not going to have a big showdown, but they are participating in the awards ceremony and walking the red carpet. This is the first time in the history of the NBA Finals. Have they not put magic in their eyes? ?"

Kenny Smith laughed: "I think it was arranged because Kobe couldn't play in the finals."

The uniforms are really in a dilemma. Kobe can’t play. It’s embarrassing just to review the highlights of the game. Let’s edit Kobe’s scenes. He can’t play, and no one is watching the game.Not editing Kobe Bryant is like the team is isolating him.

Kobe didn't dare to come to the scene to watch the game. The reporter would definitely interview him, let him talk about his feelings, and ask him how his injury was. He would want to hit someone when he heard this kind of question, let alone answer.Maybe fans will see him cry on the big screen if the cameraman gives him a close-up...

The appearance ceremony was very simple, at least to save face for Kobe, which was decided after the management meeting.

In fact, in any case, the Lakers' home atmosphere can't be very shocking, because the home fans often laugh without saying a word, purely for entertainment.

After the warm-up, the starters came out, and the Lakers changed.

Daniel Gibson, James Jones, Iguodala, Posey, Yao Ming.

Millsap and Odom sat on the bench together, and the two point guards who were good at breaking through also rested. All the commentators were surprised.

Zhang Lili saw the doorway: "Yang Rui obviously wants to attack with Yao as the core at the beginning. If there are no players who can break through on the outside, all four of them can open and shoot three points. The Magic usually uses this tactic."

Yu Jia said: "Many people say that Howard replaced Yao Ming as the league's No. [-] center this season. Yang Rui guesses that he wants them to go head-to-head to see who is the No. [-] center. Fans must also want to see the stars soar. "

Magic five: Jamal - Nelson, Pietrus, Turkoglu, Lewis, Howard.

Howard won the jump ball and the game started.

Nelson brought it to the frontcourt and passed it to Turkoglu, ran to the bottom corner on the right and opened, Lewis was 70 degrees on the right, and Pietrus went to the left.

The Magic's tactics are very simple. Howard is surrounded by four pitchers, and Turkoglu plays the point forward in the middle.He has a height of 208CM, and he and Lewis are swinging from the 3rd and 4th positions. This plan has to be supported by the inside line. If the opponent is in joint defense, the two can always get dislocation offensive opportunities.

Of course, Hollins also hopes that Howard can play like Yao Ming, pull out the pick-and-roll, make mid-range shots, and support.However, Howard has always been bad at mid-range shooting, but the air-cut speed is relatively fast, so it is difficult to break the zone defense in the pick-and-roll.

The Lakers mixed defense, man-to-man on the periphery, and Yao Ming stayed near the penalty area.

Iguodala faced Turkoglu, maintaining a one-and-a-half step distance, preventing breakthroughs and interfering with shots.Turkoglu took a step forward, took advantage of his height to find a teammate, and gave it to Lewis on the right side frame.

Lewis didn't play much in the regular season and averaged only 16 points per game. In the playoffs, he played better and better. The data increased to 17.8 points, 6 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He shot 45.3% from the field and 40.5% from three. It is an important tactic of magic.

After discussing with the assistants, Yang Rui arranged for Posey to play as a cameo at No. 4. He is 203cm tall and slightly shorter than Lewis, and is good at preventing breakthroughs from interfering with shots.The most terrifying thing about Lewis is not only his ability to shoot, but also the unparalleled mobility of the No. 4, which can break through. If Odom and Millsap are the main defenses, the effect is very poor.

Posey is no problem. One thing falls into another, and it is difficult for even Kobe to face him.Lewis can't make a breakthrough, and then pass point guard Nelson, who can't get rid of Gibson.

Nelson is a small, strong pick-and-roll point guard who is good at pull-up jumpers and not good at driving.He is 183cm tall and weighs 91kg. He looks like a fat man with average speed and can hardly create free throws.

After taking two steps, Nelson moved laterally and passed it to Pietrus on the left, who could not break through with the ball.

James Jones is a tall and thin wing player, with a height of 203cm, a weight of 97kg, and a wingspan of 220cm. He is poor in confrontation but very fast, can defend against face frame attacks, and is still very active in defense.

In Yang Rui's previous life, James Jones spent 14 seasons in the league without the ability to carry the ball at all. He retired in 17. He has three championship rings and a three-pointer in the All-Star Game. He is the best pitcher in the world. one.

On the other hand, the Magic, the weakest is No. 2.

Pietrus, Batum, and Redick shared playing time, but none of them scored in double figures.The first two can do everything, but they don't have a trick. Redick has three-point skills, no body, and no defense.

Under this premise, Yang Rui dared to reuse James Jones, and out of the vacancy, he was more sure of three points.

Pietrus moved to the left 50 degrees and passed the ball to the "Warcraft" Howard, who was asking for the ball in the low post.

All the fans held their breaths and looked at the stadium with all their attention. For fear of missing every detail, the two star centers were going to have a direct conversation.

Howard chose to go heads-up. He leaned on his back, turned and jumped quickly in the middle, without any fake moves, and regardless of whether he got rid of the defender or not, his right hand hooked the ball to the basket like a discus.

It was barely a hook.On the sidelines, Magic center assistant Ewing burst into tears.

Howard often embarrassed Ewing.Before they came to be assistant coaches, they told Ewing that Howard was the best center in the league, a talent that was rare in 10 years, but after Ewing came, he found that it was too difficult to teach Howard offensive skills, just like the Seven Devils of Jiangnan. Teaching Guo Jing...

When Yao Ming played against most of the centers, he was an ordinary Yao Ming with kind eyes and good looks.But when faced with "Warcraft", he couldn't help but transform.

Yao Ming saw the opportunity and jumped up, and slapped the ball out of the penalty area with a slap in the front. The cap was so ruthless that his palms seemed to emit a dazzling and mysterious light - the beast must die!

Iguodala picked up the basketball and made a single fast break. Turkoglu was experienced and retreated at full speed, preventing breakthroughs but not shooting.

Iguodala dribbled the ball in front of the three-point line and made a breakthrough with his right hand, and Turkoglu followed.The first brother brought the ball to the bull's horn, pulled the ball with his right hand, kept his footsteps, turned the ball from behind to his left hand, and at the same time changed direction to the middle, leaned against Turkoglu to forcefully jump up, and backhanded the basketball with his left hand. 2 to 0.

In the small forward position, Iguodala has obvious physical advantages. His explosiveness is among the best in the league. Although Turkoglu is tall, his explosiveness is poor and belongs to the floor flow.

The funny thing is that Turkoglu's nickname in his hometown is "Turkish Jordan", which is too unreliable. Even in his youth, he never completed a 40-year-old Jordan-level air show.One-on-one, he has a hard time limiting Iguodala.

(End of this chapter)