Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 475 Leave it to Harden

The contest between the Lakers and the Rockets is called by the media: a contest between the strongest offenses other than the Golden State Warriors.

D'Antoni had a clear idea before the start of the playoffs. If the Rockets want to go further in the playoffs, they must rely on offense.

In D'Antoni's eyes, the Rockets have only two imaginary enemies, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Either of these two teams is extremely difficult to defend. The reason is simple. The Warriors have Curry and Durant, and the Cavaliers have James and Irving.

Therefore, D'Antoni believes that don't think about winning the championship with defense. The Rockets can only hope that Harden's super offense can open up the situation.

Then, the Lakers became the experience value of the Rockets before facing the final strong.

D'Antoni had only one deployment before the game: offense, crazy offense!

4 to 3, the Lakers lead by one point, and the ball is in the hands of the Rockets.

"Everything has just begun!" D'Antoni's mustache was neatly combed, as if it could shine under the spotlight.

Rocket launching.

Dellavedova quickly crossed the half again and handed the ball to Harden immediately. Harden performed a European step and used his own rhythm to break through to the inside.

Capela saw the situation and wanted to pick and roll, but was dismissed by Harden with his eyes. This time he was confident to pass Murray.

Through the opening contest, Harden has become familiar with Murray's defense.

Sure enough, Harden made a European step to the free throw line, Whiteside came to defend, Harden made a decisive layup, slipped past Whiteside, and the basketball hit the net.

Whiteside was dumbfounded, he didn't even realize how Harden just slid in from his left.

This round, the Rockets only took 10 seconds.

D'Antoni put his palms around his mouth and shouted: "It's too slow, you are too slow, speed up, speed up for me!"

Barkley: "Is this still slow? Just now the Rockets' offense can be described as smooth and flowing. If Whiteside was replaced by me, I would not be able to defend this goal."

O'Neill: "Haven't you heard of 7-second rounds, extreme running and bombing?"

Seven-second attack, this word belongs to two people.

D'Antoni and Steve Nash.

In the seven-second offense, the point guard serves off the court, the shooting guard catches the ball, the power forward comes up to do a pick-and-roll, and then the shooting guard breaks through.

If the breakthrough is blocked, then the ball must be distributed quickly to the point guard outside the three-point line. If there is a chance, he will shoot a 3-pointer immediately. If not, the ball will be distributed to the small forward at a 0-degree angle on the left.

Generally speaking, after this series of passes, there will be a certain gap, with skilled coordination, the attack time will not exceed 7 seconds.

After this set of offense, it is possible that everyone in every position will participate and have a chance to shoot.

In the Phoenix Suns, D'Antoni and Steve Nash started a 7-second quick whirlwind. With D'Antoni's departure, this kind of running and shooting disappeared until he went to the Houston Rockets to teach and discovered James Harden.

"This is simply terrible. The 7-second attack will bombard the opponent to death." Barkley said with emotion.

O'Neal turned his mouth high: "Charles, just pretend, you are a star of the Phoenix Suns, don't you know the famous run and bomb tactics in the league?"

Barkley gave him a blank look: "I'm talking about the effect of the show, don't you understand? We need to find an excuse to explain this term to the audience."

O'Neill ignored him, and continued to look at the field. The two teams with overflowing offensive talents must be dazzling. If you are not careful, you will miss the exciting part.

4 to 5, the Lakers fell behind by 1 point in an instant.

But it doesn't matter.

At this time, Walton was only separated from D'Antoni by the distance of the technical platform, and he also shouted to the court: "speed up, speed up!"

D'Antoni glanced at him a little surprised, and then he didn't know what he was thinking.

The Lakers picked up speed.

Yuan Qingshan rushed across the half court and made a direct shot from beyond the three-point line.

The coach was stunned, and the audience was also stunned. No one expected Yuan Qingshan to make such a quick move this time.

Hit, 6 seconds!
Although this ball was outside of Wharton's tactics, he still looked at D'Antoni quite proudly, saying: Seven-second attack?Sorry, we don't use seven seconds at all.

Downs wanted to come over to celebrate with Yuan Qingshan, Yuan Qingshan glared, Downs looked back, and Griffin, who was facing him over there, had rushed forward like a whirlwind.

Downs hurriedly chased after him, panting from exhaustion.

Even Downs was panting like this, so wouldn't Griffin, who was bigger than him, be more tired?

Is coach D'Antoni's quick whirlwind really suitable for this Rockets?

Griffin started first, but his speed was not as fast as Downs, so Downs came from behind and entangled Griffin in a high position. Yuan Qingshan clearly observed that Griffin's forehead was also sweating.

Yuan Qingshan is now convinced that D'Antoni's running and bombing tactics may be suitable for Harden, but it must not be suitable for Griffin, or that Griffin cannot meet all the requirements of the running and bombing tactics, and he can only replace part of the time.

Harden continued to attack the inside, Murray still did not guard him, this time Harden was assigned to Ariza, who was ambushing at a 0-degree angle, and Ariza shot as soon as he wanted to catch the ball, but how could Paul George give him this opportunity?
Ariza had no choice but to stuff the ball inside, Griffin tried to hit Towns with his back, arched twice and took two steps forward, and then suddenly hooked and threw the ball.

This time he didn't score, Whiteside stuck Capela's position, the rebound was taken by Towns, and he found Yuan Qingshan immediately after the game.

The basketball flew directly towards Yuan Qingshan like a missile with positioning and tracking activated.

Yuan Qingshan took two big strides to the Rockets' basket after catching the ball and made an easy layup.

How many seconds did it take this time?Walton deliberately looked at D'Antoni again.

D'Antoni's expression was a little unbearable. He didn't expect the Lakers' offense to be so sharp. After all, he was still too confident in his team.

After the ball was scored, the Rockets kicked off quickly.

This time it was Harden who advanced by himself and broke through to score Dellavedova. Dellavedova was looked down upon by Yuan Qingshan and was almost cut off.

Ariza has a bitter heart. If Dellavedova is difficult to play against Yuan Qingshan, why not face Paul George?

According to the seven-second offensive arrangement, Ariza should hand the ball to power forward Griffin in the next step.

Griffin ran to the side to pick and roll Ariza, but it was unsuccessful because Towns' footwork was very flexible and Paul George had rich experience. Griffin and Ariza cooperated, but it ended in failure.

What to do then?
So, leave it to Harden!
Griffin winked at Harden. Murray clearly saw it, but he was still slow to start. By the time he realized it, Harden had already got rid of him.

There is at least one second of vacancy.

Griffin's ball arrives!
Harden threw the ball in with a cold face!
(End of this chapter)