This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 386 The Celtics' Team Defense
At the beginning of the 2007-2008 Celtics Big Three, it means that the three superstars who are still at the peak or have begun to go down the mountain must make sacrifices. The probability of 1+1+1≥3, It cannot appear in the combination logic of the NBA, at least at the data level, it cannot be done. In the year when the Big Three met, Kevin Garnett dropped from 22.4 points per game to 18.8 points per game. Lun plummeted from 26.4 points last year to 17.4 points. He gave up most of the ball and converted to an outside player without the ball. He was also the player who sacrificed the most. The youngest Pierce dropped from 25 points to 19.6 points per game.

From the data level, these three big shots fell out of the ranks of first-line superstars early, but they won the championship and won the coveted O'Brien Cup. The compromise of the three superstars without a crown has created a completely different era. on.

After two years, they are two years older again, their playing time has scientifically decreased, and their statistics have further degraded. Whether it is in terms of physical function or individual combat power, they have slipped a lot compared to two years ago. , If they want to move forward, they must further dilute the possession of the ball and allow more young people to participate in the battle and take responsibility.

Two years ago, it was just a fledgling rookie. Rajon Rondo, big baby Glenn Davis, and Kentrick Perkins have all grown up quietly. Among them, Rondo is no longer the big guy The little guy around him, whether on the court or in the locker room, he already has the momentum to become the leader of the new generation of Celtics.

The Big Three are also very knowledgeable and gave most of the ball to this selfless young man.

And Rondo also gave a return of 9.8 assists per game.

All of the above have proved that the current Celtics have quietly become a team-oriented team similar to the Pistons in the 2004 championship year.

In the last round, the little emperor of the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to Tie Qixia of the Celtics. It was as if Jordan had to cross the barrier of the Jagged Pistons if he wanted to win the championship.

For Zhou Lin, this hurdle must also be passed. If he can pass it safely, perhaps this year will be the best window of his career to win the championship.

However, compared with LeBron James, Zhou Lin's physical fitness is much inferior to James', but his shooting and offensive skills are actually superior. To deal with Zhou Lin in the same way as the little emperor James, to a certain extent, It is very unfeasible. Paul Pierce's single defense does not give enough pressure to Zhou Lin. He must give Zhou Lin a step or so of space, otherwise he will be easily passed by if he is too close. Lose.

After Zhou Lin was clear about the opponent's defensive intentions, he used his strong mid-range to make the Boston Celtics players look helpless.

"Pierce really couldn't reach Zhou Lin, and he didn't dare to go up any further. Otherwise, Zhou Lin could easily pass him with speed just by crossing over."

Pierce is undoubtedly a not-so-obvious defensive weak link in the Celtics. In the early years, Pierce's defense was not bad. Although speed has never been Pierce's strong point, Pierce's hands are still very fast. From 01 Since entering the league in 1, Pierce has basically been able to maintain the number of steals contributed more than 02 times per season, and the average number of steals per game has not fallen below 03 time. The average of 2.1 times per game in the 1-[-] season even ranked second in the league. Position, even this season he can contribute [-] steal per game, but the steal data cannot fully reflect the defense. Pierce is obviously a bit stretched in defense against the tall, fast and young Zhou Lin. If Lin's shooting is poor, or if his mental quality is poor, then Pierce's defensive problems will not be highlighted.

But in the first 5 minutes of the first quarter, Zhou Lin's 6 of 5 shots were all shots near the free throw line. This kind of waist shot made the Boston Celtics feel like they couldn't scratch it. Feel.

Zhou Lin used this trick to make the Celtics extremely helpless.

However, the Celtics did not immediately use the defensive posture of double-teaming. In other words, the Celtics chose the former between letting Zhou Lin play and Zhou Lin mobilizing the team's offensive combat effectiveness.

Unlike the Cleveland Cavaliers, the players of the Charlotte Bobcats are very young and very talented on the offensive end. Once all players are turned on, and it is easy to play emotional balls. Compared with offense, the Boston Celtics are completely better. However, so they have to hold back one end. The opening 4 minutes is a test for the Boston Celtics against Zhou Lin. The jerseys have the potential to suffocate the Charlotte Bobcats.

But Zhou Lin withstood the test. Out of the Charlotte Bobcats' 14 points, Zhou Lin scored 10 points, with a surprisingly high shooting percentage.

Doc Rivers had to request a timeout.

"We have to be faster, give more pressure, we have to make their attack less fluid."

Doug Rivers not only stated that he emphasized the importance of defense, but also changed the players who defended Zhou Lin and asked Ray Allen to watch Zhou Lin.

Ray Allen is an underestimated defender. Although his height, wingspan, and jumping ability at this stage are relatively average, he also has a strong attribute, which is the ability to cling to people. As an off-ball defender in the league at this stage The existence of the first echelon of running, although his off-ball running distance and endurance are not as strong as the mask man Hamilton who can run to death the physical trainer, but his physical fitness allows him to be in front of the opponent almost at any time .

Many things cannot be proved by data.

Although Ray Allen has not entered the best defensive team in his entire career, Ray Allen's defense cannot be said to be top-notch, but at least he has an above-average ability.

In the early years, Ray Allen's athletic ability was very good, and he also participated in the dunk contest, which can be seen.

And he is also the most willing to defend among the former superstar players. It is normal to mark the opponent's arrow. Of course, his biting ability can be regarded as a weakened version of Kobe Bryant.

Moreover, due to his top running awareness and ability all the year round, he has a strong ability to predict the route when defending, and he is very good at defending and oppressing offensive players, which can make opponents feel very uncomfortable when attacking. , In fact, even if a movable object is kept in front of you at all times, it will still interfere with your offensive shooting feel to a certain extent.

For example, in the 2007-2008 finals, although Paul Pierce finally won the honor of FMVP, Ray Allen also played very well in this series, averaging 20.3 points and 1.3 steals per game. Knowing his matchup was Kobe Bryant, the same shooting guard who was in the limelight that year. Of course, Pierce, Posey, and Ray Allen jointly completed the strangling of Kobe, but Ray Allen still took the lead. Defend.

In the entire series, Kobe only shot more than 3% in G40, and there were four games where his shooting rate was less than 25.7%. The statistics were 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.2 steals, 40.46 blocks, and a shooting rate of 32.1%. , [-]% of three-pointers.

As for Kobe's playoff averages, they are a terrifying 30.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.6 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 47.9% shooting, and 30.9% three-pointers. From the data comparison, it can be seen that Kobe only made three-pointers Rising, other data have declined, especially in terms of scoring.

There is a statistic that is even more surprising. Kobe averaged 21.83 shots per game, ranking first on the Lakers. He made 1 of 131 shots and a shooting percentage of 53%; the Lakers made 40.46 of 449 shots and a shooting percentage of 198%. The Lakers made 44.10 of 318 shots and shot 145% from the field.However, Kobe's main defense, Ray Allen, shot a very high shooting rate of 45.60 per game, and his three-pointers were as high as 50.7%. The record for the number of points made, and Kobe was very helpless. You must know that Kobe is also a physical madman in the league.

Although it can't be said to be a complete explosion, Ray Allen's performance in that round of the series was undoubtedly better than Kobe's.

Of course, Ray Allen's defensive weakness is also very clear, because his body is relatively thin, and he is relatively strong and powerful for guards or forwards.

Ray Allen's defensive ability will be contained.

However, in a perfect basketball team, you don't need to be an all-round defensive genius, you just need to be a defensive board.

Rivers is also taking medicine according to the prescription. Zhou Lin is shooting hot now, so let Ray Allen bite him and appear in front of him all the time to interfere with his shooting.

In fact, this strategy is quite effective. As a shooting textbook player, his grasp of the rhythm and timing of shooting can be said to be outstanding, so he also has certain experience in countering.

Although Zhou Lin is 10 centimeters taller than Ray Allen, Ray Allen is always clinging to himself, from receiving the ball to shooting, putting Zhou Lin in a very uncomfortable situation.

Most of the time, Zhou Lin is not a player who likes to get into the horns. After sensing that his shooting touch is declining, and after missing two shots in a row, Zhou Lin starts to take the initiative to release the ball. Roy can also play more. of.

However, Roy's shooting touch is not good, and he broke the scoring drought by attacking the inside.

Roy, who is one size smaller than himself, is still a little deterrent on Pierce's side. This switching strategy also allowed the Celtics to reverse the wind direction of the game in a very short period of time.

After being beaten 8-3, the point difference between the two sides was evened out, and Larry Brown took the initiative to call a timeout.

"The Celtics chose Ray Allen to defend Zhou Lin, which is really effective. Zhou Lin's defense is not something that one player can do. In this round of the series, Zhou Lin must at least face The three main defenders are Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Tony Allen on the bench, so Zhou Lin needs to make adjustments when facing different defensive methods."

"Among the three confirmed teams in the East and West, the current Boston Celtics start out with the most defense. The next door, the Phoenix Suns, is a team with no defense at all. I have two teams left. In this team, the defensive capabilities of the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are only at the middle level of the league."

"The Boston Celtics have too many help defense players, including Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, and Rasheed Wallace. The Boston Celtics really don't Too good at double-teaming, especially against a player with high mobility and passing ability like Zhou Lin, even though you may be facing one of the most powerful players in the league, such as LeBron in the last round. The same is true for James. Most of the time, they will adopt a single defense posture. After all, once double-teamed, there will be an open space. This is not a perfect defensive attitude. Of course, if Jordan plays, this is a good one. tactics, but the team's local double-teaming or assisting defense capabilities are really strong, including Garnett, Rondo and other players. They are very accurate in judging the path of the ball, and they often appear at the right time. In the position where the thick line should be."

Su Qun and Yang Yi were also discussing and admiring the Celtics' defense.

After the timeout, David Lee, who had been sidelined for several games, made his debut again.

David Lee, who has recovered from a mild ankle sprain, also attracted the attention of many fans when he played. The reason for him coming up is very simple, that is, offense. Now the Boston Celtics want to avoid a match with Charlotte. Bobcats than offensive, slow down the pace of the game, to win experience and hand-to-hand combat.

But for the Bobcats, playing against such a team with incomparably rich experience is to mess up the rhythm of the game and hold high the banner of offense.

The incident of Wang Baquan beating the old master to death did not happen once or twice.

Now the Charlotte Bobcats have formed three offensive cores. David Lee's defensive height is not as good as Yi Jianlian's, but his offensive ability has risen several levels every day.

As soon as David Lee came up, he got a pass from Kyle Lowry. Although it was a long time in the battle, David Lee's touch still remained, a high jumper, even if Garnett had already pounced , but David Lee is still a steady hit.

"Okay, David Lee made a contribution as soon as he came up."

David Lee's offensive radiation range is also very large, and the significance of David Lee is also very important. Don't you like to hoard inside?

I'll vote for you, whether it's Perkins, the big baby Davis, or Rasheed Wallace, they can't keep up. Garnett jumped out.

There is a corner defect in the interior of the Celtics.

And Zhou Lin finally made an air cut into the inside line after consecutive mid-range shots, and aggressively dunked one on the head of the big baby Davis.

At the end of the first quarter, 34-27, the Charlotte Bobcats took the lead.

Zhou Lin made 11 of 6 shots in the first quarter and scored a game-high 13 points.

(End of this chapter)