Basketball boy, starting to shine from the slam dunk

"Shh!"

The ball goes in.

Zhuang Yu scored the goal, and Leonard turned around and played one-on-one with the ball. He first took a step forward, then half-turned and played one-on-one with his back to the basket. After taking two steps back, he suddenly turned around with the ball, bypassed the defense and made a layup, which was considered to have paid back another goal.

However, in the next round, Zhuang Yu attacked again.

This time, Zhuang Yu pretended to break through and could have passed Leonard, but he pulled the ball back, took a double step back, and retreated to a position about one meter outside the three-point line.

The fans in the audience couldn't help but exclaim.

Leonard was also caught off guard. He didn't expect that Zhuang Yu could obviously dribble past him, but why did he have to retreat and shoot a three-pointer.

Before he could think too much, Zhuang Yu had already thrown the ball. The basketball hit the basket, bounced upwards, and then fell back in.

"Ah......"

Zhuang Yu smiled.

Coach Scott on the sidelines also smiled and resisted the urge to call a timeout for a substitution.

Others may not understand, but he knew why Zhuang Yu could have passed Leonard and attacked the basket, but chose to retreat and shoot a three-pointer.

It’s actually very simple, just because a three-point shot scores one more point than a two-point shot.

In the previous period of time, Zhuang Yu did not gain any advantage in the competition with Leonard, and the two had similar shooting percentages.

Under such circumstances, if Zhuang Yu wants to help the Lakers gain the upper hand, he must achieve higher scoring efficiency with limited shots and hit rates.

Naturally, you have to shoot more three-pointers.

Of course, it is easier said than done.

Firstly, not all players are able to realize this; secondly, not every player who realizes this can do it.

Even someone as strong as LeBron James can't do whatever he wants - like Zhuang Yu shooting three-pointers like crazy.

This is not the most efficient way for James.

Because compared to breakthroughs, his three-point shooting percentage is much lower.

"Looking at the league today, the only one who can do this and score as he pleases on the court, besides Zhuang Yu, is probably Kevin Durant."

Coach Scott thought to himself.

There are many players in the league who are good at scoring, such as James Harden, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, etc.

However, to use various scoring methods as freely as Zhuang Yu on the court and to score most effectively, it requires not only super strong scoring ability, but also super comprehensive scoring skills. It is necessary to have strong enough scoring ability in every position without any shortcomings.

It is not difficult for a player to have characteristics, and it is not difficult for a player to be comprehensive.

However, it is very difficult for a player to be comprehensive enough without any shortcomings and to reach a very high level in every skill.

"Requesting a timeout."

Zhuang Yu made two consecutive three-pointers, and Coach Scott was relieved, but Raptors head coach Nash frowned. After thinking about it, he called a timeout.

After several players came off the court, Coach Nash tapped hard on the tactical board: "We must defend against Zhuang Yu's three-pointer."

Several players nodded in unison to show that they understood.

After more than one quarter, the Raptors players have realized that Zhuang Yu not only returned from injury, but also returned in peak form.

Don’t have the illusion that Zhuang Yu has just returned from injury. Perhaps he hasn’t been able to regain his competitive form yet.

This is the complete form of Zhuang Yu, the number one in the alliance!

"It has to be Zhuang Yu. He is so strong."

"Who said Zhuang Yu just returned from injury and hasn't found his game form yet? Isn't his scoring form good enough? He has already scored 20 points before the end of the first half."

"Haha, only 20 points. In the past, Zhuang Yu would have scored at least or points in halftime. Today, it was obviously not enough. Hey, don't hit me. Can't you tell that I'm a friendly force..."

Some fans in the audience were discussing, and some fans burst into laughter, saying that Zhuang Yu only scored 20 points, which was not as good as before.

Of course, this is a joke.

He scored 20 points before the end of the first half and is currently ranked first in the game. Zhuang Yu's performance is naturally impeccable and extremely outstanding.

......

The pause ended quickly.

Both sides returned to the court and changed back to their main lineups, but the Lakers' No. 3 position was not Cunningham, but Kuzma.

If Cunningham could cause enough trouble for Leonard on the defensive end, Coach Scott would let him stay on the court, but that was not the case.

It turns out that Cunningham is effective in defending other small forwards, but he is not capable of defending players of Leonard's level.

Since he still can't be defended, let's switch to Kuzma.

Of course, Kuzma certainly can't defend Leonard, but at least Kuzma can shoot three-pointers and provide more output on the offensive end.

Because it can be predicted that at this point in the game, the Raptors will definitely not think that Zhuang Yu has just returned from injury and is not in good shape. Zhuang Yu has already shown his peak performance, and the Raptors will definitely further strengthen their defense against Zhuang Yu.

So other players on the Lakers need to step up and score.

At least you should seize the opportunity and make the shot when Zhuang Yu attracts the defense and passes the ball to him.

The game continues...

The Raptors have the ball.

After Lowry got the ball in the backcourt, he quickly advanced to the entire court, first played a pick-and-roll, then moved to the left, looking at Leonard, but he did not pass the ball to Leonard, but instead hit the ground to Gasol, who was in the position.

Gasol Jr. used his back to carry Zubac, and his flexible footwork made it difficult for Zubac to judge, and finally he made a hook shot.

Here, the Lakers attack.

After Holiday reached the frontcourt, he passed the ball to Zhuang Yu, who called for a pick-and-roll breakthrough and made a simple test.

Sure enough, the Raptors strengthened their defense against him. After the pick-and-roll, the delayed player rushed faster, and the Raptors also quickly shrunk their defense. If he passed the delayed player and attacked the basket, the Raptors would surround him.

Zhuang Yu did not choose to shoot himself, but passed the ball to Anderson. Anderson cut along the right side at this moment, attracted the defense after receiving the pass from Zhuang Yu, and passed the ball to Kuzma again.

This is a three-point opportunity.

"boom!"

Unfortunately, the three-pointer did not hit.

Gasol grabbed the rebound and the Raptors launched a counterattack. After reaching the frontcourt, Lowry once again called for a pick-and-roll breakthrough.

This time he passed the ball to Leonard.

When Leonard saw Kuzma standing in front of him, he immediately played one-on-one. He first took a tentative step, and seeing that Kuzma was not moved at all, he directly pulled up.

Swish!

The ball went in, and it was still a three-pointer.

The home fans immediately cheered, shouting Leonard's name loudly and applauding his beautiful three-pointer.

Kuzma was a little depressed, Holiday comforted him, went to the backcourt to get the ball and push the offense.

As soon as he arrived at the frontcourt, he saw Zhuang Yu asking him for the ball. Holiday immediately passed the ball to him, and Zhuang Yu made a gesture to him and winked at Kuzma.

Kuzma understood what he meant and couldn't help but feel secretly happy. He ran quickly, and then Zhuang Yu broke through to attract the defense and passed the ball to the outside.

Of course, just a simple breakthrough pass cannot create an opportunity for Kuzma to shoot a three-pointer.

After passing the ball, Zhuang Yu immediately ran to the left side of the 45-degree three-point line, received the pass from his teammate and lifted the ball.

"not good."

"Hurry up and jump on it."

Zhuang Yu had already made two three-pointers in a row before, so the Raptors players didn't dare to let him shoot and immediately pounced on him without thinking.

However, Zhuang Yu did not choose to shoot a three-pointer, but instead made an accelerated breakthrough.

Now Leonard, who had just rushed over to defend Zhuang Yu's three-pointer, and Anunoby in the low post on the left were both taken away by Zhuang Yu, leaving the three-point line from 45 degrees to 0 degrees on the right side empty.

But after Zhuang Yu took two steps forward, he suddenly swung the ball with one hand and threw it to the left three-point line.

It was only then that people realized that Kuzma had arrived at the 30-degree three-point line on the left side without anyone knowing, and there was no one on either side, including in front of him.

He caught the ball, adjusted, jumped, and flicked his wrist...

This time the chance was better than the last time. He had enough time to adjust, so the basketball obediently went through the net and hit the target.

"nice shot."

The players on the Lakers bench stood up and cheered loudly.

Kuzma was also very excited. He ran towards Zhuang Yu and high-fived him to celebrate.

This three-pointer can be considered as an answer ball.

In the next few rounds, Zhuang Yu of the Lakers reduced his personal shots and used himself more to attract defense and create opportunities for his teammates.

It's not that he can't score, it's a game strategy.

In the previous quarter, Zhuang Yu had scored 20+ points. He has demonstrated his terrifying scoring ability, and the Raptors have also strengthened their defense against him.

Then it is time to adjust the strategy, take advantage of the Raptors' defensive changes, and create more opportunities for teammates.

After several rounds, although Zhuang Yu did not score any points, he got two assists.

This performance is also outstanding.

Zhuang Yu also performed well on the defensive end. He was the one who was in charge of facing George. He knew George very well, so George's fake moves didn't have much effect on him. This made George a little depressed and his efficiency was a little low.

"boom!"

With a dull thud, George missed the target again.

George pumped his fist in frustration.

Coach Nash on the sidelines frowned, thinking whether to replace George and let him lead the rotation more later. He played very well in the rotation time, but in the main time, he was obviously at a disadvantage in the matchup with Zhuang Yu.

Instead of doing this, it is better to make some adjustments.

Let Leonard play against Zhuang Yu during the main lineup, and then send George to lead the bench lineup when it is time for rotation...

"Well, that's a solution." Coach Nash made a decision.