NBA’s aging star system

The Raptors chose to open up the situation from the inside in the first two rounds, which gave Su Tian a sense that something was wrong.

"Isn't this Raptor holding back any big moves?"

Although Su Tian was a little worried, Marc Gasol's performance did not look like he could defeat the Lakers.

In the next few rounds, the Raptors returned to their previous offensive state, with Leonard as the center point.

For the Lakers, Su Tian also stepped up his offensive efforts. The game seemed to have returned to its previous state, and the point difference slowly appeared.

At the end of the first quarter, the score difference reached 6 points, and the Raptors did not make any mistakes.

At this time, Su Tian was sitting on the bench, thinking about the Raptors' intentions while recovering his strength.

At this time, Barkley in the commentary box also asked similar questions.

"In the first two rounds, the Raptors opened up the situation from the inside. Everything was fine. Why didn't they play again in the next quarter?"

Kenny Smith shook his head and said: "I don't know, but I have some guesses."

"What guess?"

"Mark's physical strength is not enough to support such a style of play until the end of the game. To put it bluntly, he is old and injured, and his physical strength cannot keep up."

After hearing this, Barkley nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. If Mark was young, he should still be able to influence the game. As for now, we can only do our best."

The inter-section break ended quickly and the second quarter began.

For the Lakers, Brunson was injured, so Walton brought in Caruso, Caruso, Nunn, Butler, George, and Wood.

The Raptors replaced VanVleet and Ibaka.

Caruso's role on the court is very simple, that is, dribbling the ball across half court, and then giving the ball to Butler or George. On the offensive end, he squats outside the three-point line, and on the defensive end, he follows his own people.

In fact, according to the original history, this season should be Caruso's famous season, but now there are too many talented people in the Lakers team, and there is no chance for Caruso to stand out.

But in contrast, this has also allowed Caruso to continue to train and improve on the defensive end and three-pointers. The current Caruso is better than himself at the same time in the previous life.

But Van Fleet felt that his opportunity had come!

In the second quarter, the Lakers attacked first. George took the ball and singled out Siakam. After breaking through, he made a steady jump shot.

The ball was transferred, VanVleet came to the frontcourt with the ball, and Caruso followed VanVleet closely.

Seeing Caruso's bright head, Van Fleet smiled disdainfully and launched a breakthrough directly.

But after launching the breakthrough, Van Fleet realized that he had underestimated the "little old man" opposite him.

Caruso's strength is not bad. He pressed his teeth to withstand VanVleet's impact, and at the same time reached out to try to interfere with the opponent's dribbling.

Van Fleet quickly protected the ball and returned to the three-point line again.

"Huh? Is this a failed breakthrough and being pushed back?"

"Normally, both of them are undrafted, with similar levels, and both are poor."

"You're still not passing the ball after all this? VanVleet is really confident. He's not afraid that the boss of the team will put him in the wrong position?"

"It's really noobs pecking each other, hurry up and pass the ball, noobs."

At this time, Van Fleet was very embarrassed, but he didn't want to give up such a good opportunity, so after getting a little space to shoot, he shot directly from a three-pointer.

boom--

But it's a pity that basketball is a direct hit.

Caruso has been with Su Tian for so many years, and he has learned something more or less.

George turned around to collect the rebound, started the fast break directly, and after being blocked in the frontcourt, he cooperated with Wood in the pick-and-roll.

George used the pick-and-roll to break through, attract the defense, and throw the ball beyond the three-point line.

Wood received George's pass from outside the three-point line and made a very confident three-pointer.

Swah——

Three point hit.

"Wood's performance is getting more and more calm. This player still looks very good. If he is trained well, there should be no problem in reaching the team's starting level." Kenny Smith said.

Barkley was noncommittal, saying: "Although his shooting is very good, I admit that, but his defense is indeed a bit broken and may become a drag on the team."

"Well, his defense does need to improve, but defense is easy to improve, and offense requires talent." Kenny Smith said again.

Barkley stopped talking after hearing this, because it is indeed the case, especially Wood's static and dynamic talents are not bad. As long as he is willing to defend and train well, it is not a big problem to be a starter.

But, who would have known that this guy is completely repelled by defense.

At this time, a few more rounds were played on the court, and VanVleet also hit a few shots. Caruso's performance was mediocre, which in Walton's opinion was a passing level.

Halfway through the second quarter, Walton made substitution adjustments. Butler and George took a break, and Su Tian came on, replacing Caruso with Vincent.

When Su Tian came up, he did not directly attack with the ball. Instead, he held the ball and used his defensive attraction to assist his teammates.

Among them, the main beneficiaries are Ingram and Wood.

Su Tian chose to benefit from Wood, mainly because this guy's defense is too weak and he cannot play for too long, otherwise problems will easily occur.

So, after playing for three minutes, Wood was replaced. At this time, with the help of Su Tian, ​​Wood had scored in double figures and continued to maintain his role as a surprise player.

After Wood came off the field, Ingram's side also consumed a lot of energy, so Su Tian started to play for Vincent.

Su Tian helps his teammates with the ball, not because he can't attack, but because the Raptors' double-teaming rate for him with the ball is too high, assisting his teammates more efficiently, and saving his own energy.

So in the next few rounds, Su Tian first passed the ball to Vincent who was left open outside the three-point line, assisting Vincent to hit a three-pointer.

Then with the help of tactical cooperation, a ground-breaking pass was passed to Vincent who was cutting through the air, and he hit another layup.

For several consecutive rounds, Vincent performed well with Su Tian's assists, and the attention of the crowd began to be attracted to Vincent.

"Who is this little man? How can he play so well? The Lakers' Brunson just got injured and found a replacement?"

"What should I say, the Lakers are so lucky? Why did the Lakers pick up all the treasures!"

"What do the front offices of other teams do? Young players with such potential have not yet been discovered."

"Okay, after Wood, another player has raised his value. The Lakers are very busy in the offseason."

With the help of Su Tian, ​​Vincent performed very well, and Wharton nodded repeatedly off the court.

The players on the bench also applauded in celebration, but only Caruso on the side had a bitter smile.

At the end of the second quarter, the point difference at this time has reached 11 points, and the Lakers have a double-digit score advantage.

At this time, in the Lakers locker room, Walton looked at Vincent.

"Gabe, you performed well. Take the time to recover your strength. Your playing time will increase in the second half."