NBA: Duncan feels uneasy coaching Warriors

Chapter 121 box-1, but the top version
At this time, Su Chen on the sidelines made a gesture.

The Timberwolves' defensive formation changed immediately.

Iguodala stepped forward directly to entangle James, while others put up an iron barrel defense.

"The Timberwolves switched to a box-1 defense this round."

Johnson on the commentary stand also saw it.

"Haha, Su Chen really has to use all the tricks to win 20 consecutive victories."

Olney laughed.

At present, the league still rarely uses box-1 tactics. Generally, this is only used when facing superstars.

And even if it is used, it will only be used during the playoffs.

In fact, the box-1 tactic has become a very common defensive tactic in the small ball era.

When facing teams led by single-core stars, the box-1 tactic is a good way to deal with it.

Because the new rules are very good for three-pointers and breakthrough offenses, it is difficult for ordinary 1V1 defense to really lock the matchup like the old rules. If you still maintain the previous defensive actions, the referee's whistle can make you six fouls every minute. graduate.

At the same time, in the new era, the bulky center is gradually eliminated.

Those heavy tonnage insiders can't play the ball in the NBA. Instead, they are long men with strong athletic ability, who can be competent for the center task in the small ball era.

In the past, box-1 tactics were rarely used because the lineup was too slow to rotate.

But in the small ball era, each team has made their team lineup faster, so the implementation of box-1 tactics will not miss so many three-pointers.

The Minnesota lineup, even in the small ball era, has top defensive rotation speed.

Let alone in this day and age.

So even in the face of James, who can crack the box-1 tactic, Su Chen still used it.

Giannis Antetokounmpo sweeps around the paint, Covington sweeps the paint, both top help defenders.

In addition, Wade hasn't played yet, just relying on Chalmers and Bosh Su Chen is not afraid of them playing.

James also observed changes in the defensive formation while holding the ball.

As one of the few players to have experienced a box-1 defensive formation in the past era, James is no stranger to this defensive formation.

He knew very well that Iguodala would not give him a shot, so James made a three-threat shot and then suddenly accelerated.

Guarding this formation, Iguodala can't let James make a three-pointer, so even if he knows that James may be shaking him, he still can't give James space to shoot.

James didn't need any skills. Seeing Iguodala's breakthrough position, he directly squeezed in with the ball.

Like a bulldozer, carrying Iguodala's defense, he rushed inside.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is responsible for sweeping the inside. When he sees James coming in, he naturally wants to protect the frame.

Facing the pincer attack of two people, James directly assigned to Chalmers who was empty outside.

But the Timberwolves' rotation was very fast. After Chalmers received the ball, Butler had already rushed over.

Butler, who was defending Ray Allen, came to make up for him, and Chalmers didn't take a shot, and immediately gave the ball to Ray Allen.

It stands to reason that this should basically be a chance.

The point where the Heat catch the ball is still Ray Allen, which is the most accurate point for the Heat.

But Covington ran fast, and after Ray Allen received the ball, he immediately reached out and rushed towards Ray Allen.

Ray Allen has a certain shooting space, but it is not open.

No way, Ray Allen can only pass to Battier, who was originally Covington's defender.

But Iguodala has run directly in front of Battier.

Battier was a little embarrassed after receiving the ball. At this time, there was no open space on the field, and he didn't have the ability to handle the ball.

Giannis Antetokounmpo guards Bosh and Luol Deng defends James.

Covington knew that Battier at this age didn't have much ability to handle the ball, so he was very confident and bold in stealing, so Battier was forced to hold the ball high and dare not pass indiscriminately.

James asked for the ball in the paint, but Battier was blocked from passing the ball, and he didn't have the confidence to pass the ball to James.

There is very little time to attack at this time.

Ray Allen is still experienced, and he ran around and received Battier's ball from behind.

But Ray Allen was also entangled by Covington.

Although Covington's single-defense ability is not top-notch, it is not bad.

Ray Allen can still interfere with such hasty catches and shots.

Ray Allen is not at his peak after all, and such a difficult ball may not be at his peak.

clang!
Shots hit the iron.

Giannis Antetokounmpo got the rebound, and without hesitation, he slammed it to Butler.

Butler hit the fast break early, and only Chalmers retreated.

In the case of fast break 1V1, Butler faced Chalmers' defense and directly scored the ball for a layup.

beep!
At the same time, Chalmers couldn't defend Butler and was forced to foul.

2+1!

Erik Spoelstra was so annoyed on the sidelines that he called a timeout.

You know, he just called a timeout, and now he's calling another timeout.

Just for a while, Eric Spoelstra was stopped by Su Chen.

Erik Spoelstra actually hesitated. For his sake, he could look at it again before calling.

But he also saw it.

Su Chen came prepared, this defensive rotation was so exciting, even as the opponent Eric Spoelstra had to be convinced.

If this timeout is not called, then the Heat will definitely fall into the quagmire next.

He didn't expect that Su Chen had already dismissed get out of class from the Warriors, and went to coach a weak team like the Timberwolves.

However, even in the Timberwolves, Su Chen still beat him tactically.

It even gave Eric Spoelstra some self-doubt.

It's like he and Su Chen were two street players playing heads-up, and Su Chen was a right-handed player, who beat him up.

It's not something to embarrass you, just practice your skills and come back.

But now Su Chen was wearing a pair of slippers with his left hand, and he played a one-on-one match with him, and beat him again.

That's enough to dent Erik Spoelstra's confidence.

He is leading the Super Big Three team, and there is no reason to look for it.

In the past games, the Heat have always been regulars in the finals.

The Warriors last season were actually not very strong, and they were about to be eliminated by the Spurs. The team didn't even have an All-Star except for David Lee.

Not to mention the Timberwolves this season. After trading players like Love Rubio, it is not too much for the Timberwolves to say that they are rebuilding the team.

But it was such a team that brought the Heat to this point.

The entire Heat team also seemed a little disappointed. The team atmosphere was not good at first, but now the team atmosphere is even worse.

After the timeout, there was basically no communication between the teams.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves.

After Butler hit 2+1, he made an excited posture to show his muscles. At the same time, he was cheered and celebrated by his teammates when he entered the bench.

The momentum of the two teams is not at the same level.

(End of this chapter)