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Chapter 445 People who can't stop the Minister of Defense
John Stockton is an old-school pure point guard with strong awareness, high defensive IQ, and most importantly, historically unparalleled playmaking ability, but the Knicks' system needs more than just his playmaking ability.

His offense is not enough to punish the opponent when the opponent plays a targeted defense, which is what Louie envisioned.

Therefore, in the Knicks, Stockton's scoring average has been swaying between 10-14 points per game, no more and no less.

Louis didn't expect him to play the main offense. Now that a team finally came up with a heavyweight player to lock him down, the Knicks naturally wanted to change their style of play.

"John, from now on, play more chained pick-and-rolls." The tactical line Louis drew for Stockton was mainly on the right hand side, "After creating chaos, give the ball to Benj, and Benj will complete the second half of the strategy."

Louis looked at Wilson and emphasized: "Remember, your task now is not only to score, but also to use the pick-and-rolls and screens around you to continue N.UCLA's offense."

Wilson, who averaged nearly 5 assists per game in the regular season, has organizational skills, and it is appropriate for him to complete Stockton's unfinished business.

If the Bucks defended him like they defended Stockton, it would have a completely different effect.

Moreover, Paul Price's defensive effect was not comparable to that of Moncrief.

Stockton went right, and after a chain pick and roll, Ewing and McHale blocked Moncrief one after another for him.

Wilson came up from the bottom corner and took the ball hand-off. Facing Price, Ewing made another high-quality pick-and-roll to hang the man.

Price couldn't squeeze through the pick-and-roll like Moncrieff did, and Schikma switched on Wilson, but he was too slow.

Wilson accelerated his breakthrough, penetrated his defense, and rushed to the basket for dunks.

6 is better than 12
"As expected of Little Lu, it really made Stockton hand over the ball." Nelson's assistant coach "Silver Fox" Harris laughed.

Nelson said worriedly: "I don't know if Paul can keep Benjamin Wilson."

"It is estimated that it will not be able to hold. Wilson has averaged 18 points per game so far in the playoffs, but he is the most important wing offensive player for the Knicks." Harris said, "He is a fast-growing project."

Ewing defended against Hikma's back, and the game entered the Knicks' offensive round again.

This time, Stockton gave the ball directly to Wilson and stood at a 45-degree angle on the right wing to open up space.

The Bucks really dare not play pocket formations like the Knicks, because Stockton's three-point rate is 36%.

Price chose the retreat strategy this time. He opened up the space. If Wilson's teammates wanted to pick and roll, he retreated and allowed him to shoot a jumper, but he didn't want to break through easily.

Wilson was poker-faced, and Price was not a player to stir his emotions.

He fulfilled Price's wish, received the ball and shot it, and scored a three-pointer.

9 is better than 12
"Paul, Benj's open three-point shooting rate is close to [-]%. Next time you let him shoot, you have to think carefully." Louis reminded him "kindly".

Price replied irritably, "You don't need to tell me that."

"I'm sorry, I have no other advantages, but my enthusiasm, which is called Gu Dao Warm Heart in China."

The Bucks pulled one back with a jumper from Moncrieff.

14 is better than 9
Although there were two point forwards more famous than Price in the 70s, the term point forward really became popular with Price.

After being thrown in by Wilson, Price was eager to hit back.

He dribbles with his right hand and goes full speed ahead.

Wilson's defensive action was too aggressive and was called a foul by the referee.

Next, Wilson's tyrannical defense made Price so whimsical that he wanted to use a lob pass over McHale's head and send the ball to their scoring leader Terry Cummings.

His innocence was astonishing, McHale stretched out his 244CM long arm and intercepted the ball.

Wilson wanted to make a fast break when he received the ball, but the Bucks didn't give it a chance, and a tactical foul stopped it.

When Wilson called for a pick-and-roll and Price slid around the pick-and-roll, he decided to pull up for a [-]-pointer.

This is the concept of the small ball era.

But Wilson was unrestrained in Louie's hands. His decisive three-pointer after getting the gap to punish the opponent for going around the screen is exactly what Louie wanted to see.

that ball.
"Shh!"

12 is better than 14
So, it was the Bucks' turn to ask for a timeout.

Halfway through the first quarter, the coaching staff of both sides showed their means. The Bucks' pre-match targeting and Louie's response both worked.

"Dudley, you come to replace John (Lucas II)." Nelson named a veteran.

Dudley Bradley SG/SF, who earned the nickname of defense chief for his aggressive defense.

Although playing as a substitute for the Bucks, his defensive wins are second only to Moncrief in the team.

"You come to face Wilson." And, Nelson has another arrangement, "Sidney, if Dudley can't guard Wilson, Paul will flank him. At that time, he needs you to be stuck in this position."

The Knicks performed their normal personnel rotation.

McHale was rested, Oakley replaced him, and Tyler Corbin replaced Ellis.

Under normal circumstances, Louis is not affected by the situation during the rotation. At any time, he wants to use a long rotation to ensure the vitality of the players.

Zhao Yuanzheng speculated that the Bucks might let Moncrief guard Wilson.

Once he did, Stockton was liberated.

In the end, it was Dudley Bradley.

One made Zhao Yuanzheng unfamiliar, but Louis lamented that Nelson's substitutions were decisive and accurate.

Bradley is old, not as good as when he was young, this is where the Knicks can comfort themselves.

But a veteran has the benefits of a veteran. He has played against too many players and knows how to limit a genius like Wilson.

Price feints and dribbles to the free throw line.

Just as he was about to make a shot, Ewing flashed out of his face like a devil, seriously affecting his shooting.

What's even more exaggerated is that after affecting his shot, Ewing quickly returned to the basket, tapped the rebound from Sikma's head, and took the second jump to catch it.

"Hmm..." Rodman expressed "interesting" appreciation, and then looked around again, hoping that no one would notice his expression just now.

Louie pointed at Ewing, and said to Sely, McHale and the others: "Did you see that? At this time last year, he would definitely be called for a foul for colliding with Paul Price. Even if he interfered with that shot, he would not be able to protect the rebound. It's all because of my bastard on the left and the idiot on the right!"

"Coach, do you still have such a magical effect in cursing?" McHale asked in surprise.

"Of course, do you have any deficiencies? Tell me." Louis wanted a dog bastard and stopped.

McHale said shyly: "I want to grow to seven feet, can you scold me a few words and let me grow again?"

"Fuck you, you want to fart!"

At this moment, on the offensive end of the Bucks, Wilson was chasing Moncrieff, but suddenly, Bradley rushed out and gave him an elbow.

Now lay him dry on the ground.

Before Bradley could find an excuse to explain why his elbow fell on Wilson, Oakley rushed to fight.

But Oakley has learned to be smart now, and he doesn't throw punches easily. He makes the movement of pushing his opponent. In fact, the part he pushed is the opponent's cheek. It is a less harmful and insulting movement.

The flames on both sides were on the verge of breaking out.

As soon as Louis wanted to cheer, he was stopped by the referee Hugh Hollins: "If you don't want to leave the game, stop it!"

"Whoever dares to touch him, I will do it!"

Oakley threatened the Bucks with a sullen face.

"I can handle it myself, Oak," said Wilson.

"Stop fucking nonsense! Do you think I want to protect you?" Oakley had to protect other teammates as long as he was on the court, which was the task Louis gave him.

In this conflict, the punishment for both sides was to hit [-] boards each and get a foul.

The Bucks elbowed first, so the ball was given to the Knicks.

"The Bucks have not scored for many consecutive rounds, right? This situation is not normal, Bill, what do you think?"

CBS' rambling duo is still online tonight.

Bill Russell spoke nonsense seriously: "Don Nelson is a national-level coach. He will not make such a mistake, and he will not let his players make such a mistake. They must be planning something. I smell a hint of conspiracy."

That's right, the Bucks' conspiracy seems likely to deliberately miss the shot and lose the series, so that the Knicks will be rubbed by the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

It goes without saying how abstract the CBS commentary is, and they're a good backdrop, as long as it's not taken seriously.

Wilson held the ball and waved everyone away, and he wanted to eat Bradley alone.

Bradley employs a clever "block the drive, allow the jumper" strategy against Wilson.

In Bradley's scouting report, the most famous comment about his defense was also given by Michael Jordan: "Playing with Bradley is destined to be an all-round matchup all night. He is like a hound. No matter on the offensive or defensive end, he will try his best to bite you."

Under normal circumstances, Wilson would not play hard to the end, but now he must play to the end.

He wants to prove to Oakley that he can handle it, not empty words.

The Knicks' field configuration allows him to have enough space for singles.

Oakley, a thick guy, can shoot. Ewing can shoot. Stockton and Ellis are separated from each other.

The stage was set up for Wilson.

Many people need such a stage.

Wilson didn't seem to exert much force, concentrated on dribbling, accelerated, took advantage of his age, forcibly tore a position away from Bradley, stopped suddenly, pulled back, swayed people away from him, and shot.

With his hands up and down, even the Minister of Defense can't stop him.

This scene shocked the Bucks coaching staff.

If Bradley can't guard Wilson, no one else can guard except Moncrief.

Want to switch Moncrieff?Yes, you must.

Next, the Bucks' defensive matchup changed.

Bradley went to guard Stockton and Moncrief guarded Wilson.For Stockton, this was another matchup he couldn't punish, and the intensity of the defense facing Wilson was super doubled.

Before the injury, Moncrief could still be regarded as the second defender on the back line besides Jordan, even Dennis Johnson of the Lakers was better than him.

After the injury, his defense declined, but he was still at the top of the league.

For a rookie, meeting one of the league's top defenders in the playoffs is both a disaster and an opportunity.

(End of this chapter)