the great gatsby

Chapter 222 Response on the Spot!

The time to give me the ball came quickly. When there were about 4 minutes left in the game, Coach Woodson made an adjustment. He made a change in the defensive strategy-letting Joe Johnson defend Gatsby normally, and other Man cuts off the passing lane.

A mature and strong team will change the defensive method, rhythm and intensity many times in a game, the purpose is to prevent the opponent from easily adapting to the defense. If they use the same defense from the beginning to the end, the opponent will be very difficult. Quickly adapt to defense and make targeted offenses. Coach D'Antoni advocates dynamic offense, while coach Woodson advocates dynamic defense. In fact, the purpose is the same-fickleness can make opponents at a loss.

The Hawks' sudden change did have a very good effect. The Knicks couldn't score for at least 2 minutes, so Gatsby stepped forward.

He clearly felt the changes in the Eagles' defense, and the Hawks' restraint on him became weaker, so Gatsby turned on the offensive mode.

Prior to this, Gatsby's data was 28 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals.

Gatsby looked up at the timer. In the last 2 minutes, the score was 89:95. The Eagles played a wave of 2:8 in 0 minutes, overtaking the score. In 2 minutes, the Knicks were still 6 behind. The Knicks had a chance, but it was very difficult, because the Hawks changed their defense at a critical moment and the Knicks were caught off guard.

Mike Breen exclaimed: "Coach Woodson's magic touch, the sudden defensive adjustment in the last 4 minutes, directly played a wave of 8:0, and opened the lead. Now the Knicks are behind by 2 points, and the time is only [-] minutes. , the difference of six points has reached such a level that it is difficult to overcome."

Mark Jackson had a different opinion: "Mike, don't speak too early. The Knicks are not an ordinary team. They have a historical-level shooter in the team. Six points are only two three-pointers. As long as Gatsby Hitting two three-pointers can even the deficit.”

Jeff Van Gundy agreed with Mark Jackson's statement, but he also had an opinion: "The premise is that the Knicks must defend against it!"

D'Antoni called a timeout. The arrangement was very simple. The main reason was to strengthen the defense. Both Bogut and Tyson Chandler returned to the court after a 3-minute break. Rest off the court.

The offensive layout was even simpler. He just said something, gave the ball to Gatsby, and then hurriedly finished, as if the Knicks were leading now, and everything would be fine if he only needed to consider the defensive issue.

It's time for the decisive battle!

Gatsby holds the ball. Since the Hawks adopt a blocking method, pick-and-roll is feasible. Bogut stepped forward to pick-and-roll at Gatsby's instruction. Bogut blocked, but Horford did not move in. Instead, he rushed forward to take the ball. Flank Gatsby!
The Eagles' defense is adjusted again!
It's not that Coach Woodson responded quickly, but that at the last moment, there were not many things that could change. For a team like the Knicks, the most sure way of playing at critical moments is of course to let Gatsby play.

Woodson can think of it, and Gatsby can naturally think of it. D'Antoni didn't give instructions on offense, because he knew that Gatsby was better than him in the on-the-spot reaction, so he simply said one sentence-give the ball to Gatsby.

He is right!

Gatsby did not go around Bogut at all, but dribbled behind his back and broke through in Bibby's direction. In order to keep up with Gatsby, Bibby adopted a method of squeezing past. Gatsby's accurate judgment allowed both Bibby and Horford to pass. Lost the target, Gatsby rushed to the left side, Bibby wanted to stop him, Bogut turned around and blocked Bibby, leaving a three-pointer open!

Gatsby didn't adjust at all, just pulled up and shot according to the rhythm!
Most of the time, shooting according to the rhythm of the breakthrough is the correct way. Stopping to adjust may disrupt the rhythm, because shooting is a whole-body coordinated action. Hands, feet, torso, and muscles must be adjusted in an instant. Shooting after dribbling It is the most suitable for this habit, so many people have accurate jump shots, but the fixed-point shooting is not accurate for this reason.

For Gatsby, this kind of ball is a training-style shooting, which is easy and enjoyable, and hits a three-pointer!
The voices of the Atlanta fans shouting for defense fell silent. They looked at each other and saw the fear in the eyes of their teammates. They remembered the terrible scene in the third game when Gatsby hit 11 three-pointers alone. Of course they did not go to Madison Square Garden Watching the game live, but watching the live broadcast can still feel the thrill.

Murder and kill!
Some people think that today's game is not as interesting as the era when handcheck defense was legal. They think that the best game is the collision of muscles at the basket and violent abuse of the opponent after smashing into the opponent. But we cannot deny that when the opponent uses one after another When a three-pointer shoots through the home team's net, the inner tremor is even stronger than being dunked by the opponent - because a dunk is only two points, but a three-pointer is a three-pointer!

The point difference of six points was suddenly chased to three points!
Bibby dribbled the ball across the half court, and the three-point advantage is also an advantage. Now the Eagles are leading. Bibby wants to ensure the success rate and reduce the number of rounds, so he slowed down and waited for a few seconds before starting to organize. Cibi gave up passive defense, but suddenly pressed the ball close to him. When Gatsby moved, everyone else moved too-D'Antoni's arrangement was to press the ball holder, and the others cut off the passing route!

The key to this defense is not to lose position, because this is not a pinch, but an excellent defensive leader to press the ball holder, and Gatsby is such a person, and his defense is the legacy of the 'glove' Gary Payton Housekeeping skills!

Bibby was not in a hurry when Gatsby got close to him, he was an old goblin after all, but he soon felt the pressure. Gatsby's defense was not passive, but extremely aggressive. To be honest, this kind of defense must be a defensive foul during the regular season. Even in the playoffs, it is a category that can be blown or not. But at this time, the referee will not easily use the whistle to interfere with the game. Everything is up to the players. Solve it yourself.

Gatsby kept interfering with his dribbling with his arms, forcing Bibby to protect the ball with his back. It is a good way to protect the ball with his back, but it means narrowing his field of vision. Bibby wanted to hit the ball with his strong body. He opened Gatsby and rushed over, but he bumped into Gatsby a few times and still didn't lose his position!

Physically strong!

Bibi was surprised. This was not a tentative impact, but a full-force impact. How could he still be testing at this time!
Bibby was anxiously looking for his teammates, and the time was running out. Josh Smith finally got rid of Chandler's restraint and rushed out to catch the ball, but time was running out. Seconds for example!
(End of this chapter)