NBA restricted area bulldozer

Chapter 718

Sleep through the night.

The small-scale harassment of fans did not affect the Lakers' pre-game training.

On the second day, the tactics were practiced as usual, and the third day was the real game day, and this finals, as the opening ceremony of the restart of the Yellow-Green War, set a record for the league's largest pre-match warm-up in the past ten years. A large amount of reports and media resources are used to create this peak feast.

It's just that, unlike the violent storm outside, the two teams in the finals appeared to be calmer.

On the day of the 16th, after being interviewed by the media in the morning, the gymnasium was closed for training in the afternoon and the final warm-up before the game, and the garden arena before the debut... the atmosphere on the scene was more enthusiastic than ever, and the live broadcast was broadcast to the front row. It's Qing Yishui's, the Celtics, and the Zijin Army's two major camps. The off-court confrontation between the two sides began before the game.

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"Hey, let me tell you two, did Harris tell you how to play today?" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar glanced at the empty field, and then at West and Johnson, who are serving as the Lakers' management team. asked a question.

"Actually, you don't need to ask, you can probably guess it yourself!" West smiled and continued: "Look, although the Celtics have an extra home court, the problem is not very big, you know Our strongest strength is all inside, it is no exaggeration to say... this lineup is our pinnacle, and the power that Harris can mobilize inside is unimaginable."

Lakers godfather West?

Seriously, he's so proud of the roster he's put together.

Although Barkley is no longer at his peak, and Rodman is also in the same situation. Daben is still born with offensive shortcomings, and there are more or less minor problems, but Li Shengli is comprehensive enough to play with any partner and play the power of a top insider combination. And more importantly... This lineup is cheap enough and affordable enough, because Barkley was enraged by the Rockets, and Rodman and Ben were given for nothing.

"That's right, although the Celtics have an extra home court, it doesn't matter." Magic Johnson nodded and said: "We just need to see the core point of the opponent clearly and focus on the weak point. Harris will not I don't understand... what O'Neill is afraid of, and what our Lee is afraid of."

"Well, Harris should understand!" Jabbar nodded.

"So don't worry, wait and see the specific arrangement!" West followed.

Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and West played charades with each other, while Baylor asked a little embarrassedly: "Damn, what are you talking about? Is it because I am too old and have been out of the league for too long? I don't understand what it means... what is O'Neill afraid of, and what is our Li afraid of?"

"It's very simple. If there are too many inside confrontations, there will be more fouls. While Lee is afraid of fouls, O'Neal is afraid of being fouled." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explained.

"So, you should know what Harris will do?" West said afterwards: "Whatever the Celtics are afraid of, we will give him what we are afraid of, and we will avoid it if we are afraid. Think about it ...If Lee goes to defend O'Neal, is this a lose-lose choice? Because sometimes we have to foul O'Neal at the basket, but Lee's fouls are too precious."

"So...the kid Ben Wallace will be put in the starting lineup to defend O'Neal?" Baylor suddenly realized.

"Of course, as I said, Harris can call on the inside power that no one can imagine. The Celtics don't have a choice, but we have a choice, why not choose?"

"So Harris' choice is the combination of Lee, Ben, and Barkley. The kid Ben can foul when necessary, and Rodman is waiting for support in the back, while Lee guards Garnett and Barkley stares at Pierce. ?”

"Obvious thing, it's the best option."

"Then what about the offense, how to play the offense, the theory of the defensive method we thought of is good, but how will the Celtics defend?"

"Who knows, it can only be dealt with according to the situation, and this is Harris' job, I believe he can do it well. To be honest, if he is given this lineup, if he can't handle it well, he doesn't need to take the lead. That's the position of coach, isn't it?"

After West finished speaking, the other three people took a look and felt that West was really not reserved at all, but after thinking about it...Harris really has better conditions than any other team. There is nothing wrong with saying that.

The four of them chatted for a while, took the time to stare at the Green Army camp on the opposite side of the auditorium, their aura was well controlled, and suddenly... the whole scene exploded. The heartbeat and breathing are adjusted to a frequency, waiting for the appearance of both parties.

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Before the jump ball, the head coaches of the Lakers Harris and the Celtics Pitino reported the starting list to the technical desk, and when they saw the starting list... West and Kareem nodded, expressing that it was true. in this way.

The Lakers started, Li Shengli, Da Ben, Barkley, Nick, Kobe.

This lineup looks good, but in fact, even if the Lakers' 12-man roster is casually built, the lineup is enough to see, because there are Rodman and Crotty who are more defensive on the bench, and Erik who is more offensive. Dee, Fox and other good players.

The Celtics started first with the combination of O'Neal, Garnett and Pierce, so Ogapi faced the Lakers Libemba, while Greg Miner and Dana Barros were the Celtics' two backs. field tools.

Compared to the Lakers lineup...

The Celtics lineup is also very strong. If they are not strong, they will not be the first in the Eastern Conference. O'Neal and Garnett are naturally compatible in offense and defense... On offense, O'Neal can attract double-teams, and Garnett can shoot very well. Comfortable, in turn, Garnett's presence on the court can also open up a defense to create singles opportunities for O'Neal; as for defense, one is a top-level single defense sitting in the penalty area, and a top-level assist defense opens the first layer of the penalty area to guard the net.

Plus a Pierce...

Before Pierce came, this combination was the top in the league.

After Pierce came, the three brothers became the hottest trio in the league, with comprehensive offense and defense.

What the Celtics really lack is the strength of the backcourt and the bench, because at this point, they are really incomparable, and the only advantage in this finals is that they have one more home court.

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After Li Shengli and O'Neal appeared one after another.

The atmosphere in the Garden Arena reached a climax again, and amidst the deafening roars inside and outside the stadium... Li Shengli finally felt what is called the endless green, the green flag that covers the sky, and countless fans shouted O'Neill, Garnett The name of the main force, enjoying the enthusiasm of the home fans.

However, no one on the court really cares about this.

After the warm-up, the starters of the two sides went to the field and waited for the game to start.

(End of this chapter)