the great gatsby

Chapter 350 If one problem cannot be solved by cover, then two!
The Heat had the ball. Wade broke through with the ball. He broke in and was stopped by the Knicks' zone defense. He quickly passed the ball out. James received the ball at the top of the arc, but Anthony still let him shoot. James didn't believe in evil and shot another three-pointer. , the ball hit the front frame, was grabbed by Joel Anthony and passed to James. James hesitated a little. He didn't seem to have a good touch tonight, and he didn't have much confidence in making another shot.

Bibby rushed out around the baseline, James quickly passed the ball, and Bibby got a chance to hit a three-pointer!

5: 11!

Although the Heat scored in this round, they did not use any tactics and played very sluggishly.

The Knicks had the ball, and Gatsby handed the ball over without the ball. With the help of Chandler's screen, he rushed out of the three-point line to catch the ball and broke through the basket. Both Bosh and James surrounded him, and Gatsby fought back. Diu passed the ball to Anthony who came in through an air cut, and Anthony made a successful throw.

5: 13!

James dribbled the ball past half court. The Knicks' lineup was very tight. James took one step inside the three-point line and shot. The shot was shot resolutely and scored simply.

7: 13!

Gatsby quickly crossed the half court with the ball, Bibby closed too far, and Gatsby chased and hit a three-pointer!
7: 16!

The ball stopped the Heat again. Coach Spoelster called a short timeout. The Heat let Gatsby play too easily. He had to make some arrangements for Gatsby, especially for Gatsby's chase three. The point limit, such a ball is too damaging to morale.

Back on the court, James took possession of the ball and found Bosh, who broke through and made a mid-range shot from the three-point line.

9: 16!

Gatsby found that the defensive strength had been upgraded, and Bibby began to fight him physically, but today Gatsby is no different than before. He is the more physically advantaged side. He dribbles across the half court and passes the ball to the Chandler made a transition, caught Bibby to catch the ball, and signaled his opponent to open the space. His left foot was the pivot foot, and his right foot took a step forward to cover the distance. A smooth breakthrough passed Bibby!

Gatsby broke through to the basket, Bosh's footsteps were fast, and he quickly defended, Joel Anthony retracted to defend Chandler, Gallinari in the bottom corner appeared open again, Gatsby jumped into the air to pass the ball Throwing it to Gallinari, the Italian cannon stood still and raised his hand to shoot. Today he has shown confidence in his shot and made a three-pointer!

9: 19!

"Hey, Gallinari is a really good guy. He really doesn't have stage fright. He throws the ball as soon as he gets it. He's not soft at all!" Director Zhang said with a smile.

Yang Yi also said with a smile: "Gallinari is indeed a good guy. He has hit 4 three-pointers in less than 3 minutes since the start, which is the highest score in the team. But this is what the entire Knicks team created for him." Opportunities, especially after Gatsby broke through and scored the ball, Gatsby should take 50% of the credit for this ball!"

The Knicks started the game with great momentum, and Madison Square Garden was full of joy.

Coach Spoelster frowned on his hips. He was basically sure that the Knicks came prepared. The fast conduction of the ball was just for the Heat's flank defense. Flank defense has advantages and disadvantages. When it comes to super scorers, flanking is indeed the best choice. The Heat beat the Bulls because they restricted Rose.

The disadvantages are also obvious. Once the opponent passes the ball very quickly and is experienced in handling the ball, every flanking attack is an opportunity for an open space. The Knicks' shooters are very accurate. At this time, it is impossible to limit the opponent's offense. .

This is not the key. The key is that the Heat's offense is not going well. The Knicks resolutely use the zone defense. Germany's three-pointers are not stable, frightening opponents when they are accurate, and frightening themselves when they are not accurate. It really looks inaccurate tonight.

Neither coach Spoelster nor D'Antoni knew that this strategy was Gatsby's tactic borrowed from the Mavericks to deal with the Heat. Originally, the Mavericks implemented this strategy when the Heat and the Mavericks faced off in the finals in history. Just beat the Heat!

This Heat seems to have great flaws in Gatsby. They currently rely on the Big Three in singles. In fact, the lineup on the field is a small ball tactic with one big player and four small players, but there is no core foundation for small ball tactics. Three-pointers, once the opponent shrinks their defense, they will be in a dilemma of being unable to make a breakthrough and unable to make a shot!
This season is the third season coached by Spoelster, and it is also the first time he entered the Eastern Conference finals after coaching. Facing the mighty Knicks, he struggled. He didn't know how to solve this dilemma— - His on-the-spot experience is not enough!

With the opportunity of a dead ball, D'Antoni began to make personnel adjustments, replacing Anthony and Chandler, and adding Wilson Chandler and Bogut.

The Heat added Chalmers and James Jones, replacing Bibby and Joel Anthony. This is a smaller lineup, but this just changed the Heat's predicament. Chalmers can suddenly play pick-and-rolls and has three points. , James Jones has a precise three-pointer, and the Heat's space has improved!
James and Wade took turns to break through. As soon as the Knicks contracted, they passed the ball outside. Jones and Chalmers jointly scored 4 three-pointers, giving the Heat a chance to breathe.

The Heat also made changes on the defensive end. Wade came to defend Gatsby, and Chalmers went to see Martin. Although there was a big difference in height, Chalmers' entanglement made Martin also very irritable.

Wade's defense is not comparable to Bibby's. Although Wade has never been selected to the best defensive first team, he also has three best defensive second teams. With his physical fitness and skills, as long as he defends seriously, he is a terrible defensive monster. , It's just that he doesn't have the determination of Kobe that "I not only want to blow you up in the offense, but also prevent you from death".

But it's different now, Gatsby is the core of the Knicks on the field, restricting Gatsby is the key to defeating the Knicks, he deserves Wade's defense!
Gatsby found it difficult to break through. Wade's footsteps were fast and his body was much stronger than Gatsby. He used his body to slow down Gatsby's speed, and then used his teammates' defense to interfere with Gatsby. Gatsby After trying it, he decisively gave up his own breakthrough and used the pick-and-roll, but the pick-and-roll is not easy. Wade's predictive ability is excellent, and he can always avoid the pick-and-roll one step ahead.

There is no one in this world who is truly irresistible. As long as he is a person, he will have shortcomings. It depends on whether there is a really strong opponent to limit him. Gatsby really met his opponent this time. Wade in the regular season is obviously Didn't try hard.

But Gatsby did not panic. Now he is the only core on the field, he must open up the situation, he stretched out two fingers, Gallinari and Bogut rushed up at the same time, one in front and one behind to help Gatsby set up two A wall, Wade bypassed a wall, but was firmly blocked by the second wall, Gatsby got the precious space, and directly pulled up a three-point shot-the attack time is coming!

Three point hit!

On the court, if one screen can't solve the problem, then two!
Screening is an ancient and practical tactic that has run through almost the entire history of basketball development. Today, not only has it not declined, but it has played an increasingly important role in the new system, which naturally has its reasons.

In the face of an opponent who cannot succeed in singles, it is enough to come to one or two screens for a misplaced play-the presence or absence of a ball quotient is sometimes reflected in this choice.

Gatsby never felt disgraceful about misplaced blows.

(End of this chapter)