Basketball: Dayao Reopened

Phil Jackson worked hard to ease the relationship between the "OK" combination, but if he really wanted to say, he would also have to thank Yao famous general Karl Malone for abducting to Houston.

You know, the original infighting of the Lakers was not only an infighting between the "OK" combination, but also the contradiction between Karl Malone and Kobe.

In addition, the original Gary Payton saw that Karl Malone, who was also here to hug the "thigh", actually jumped like this, and he did not lessen the deterioration of the Lakers team atmosphere that year.

In short, every peace of mind!

It can be said that, compared with the intricacies of the original Lakers team, the internal contradictions of this Lakers team are actually very clear. It is the contradiction between the "OK" combination. Phil Jackson only needs to adjust the two people!

Of course, although Yao Ming "reduces" the contradictions for the Lakers to a certain extent, it also makes the team's lineup less luxurious.

The original Lakers can be said to be armed to the teeth, but the current Lakers, not to mention others, have problems with the third and fourth positions.

In addition, his turnout has also intensified the contradiction between the "OK" combination to a certain extent: In order to defeat him, O'Neal began to constantly emphasize his identity as the absolute core of the Lakers; and Kobe is seeing Yao Ming twice. After defeating O'Neal, it is more certain that the Lakers should transform from the "O'Neal era" to the "Kobe era"!

On the whole, it has helped and added chaos!

Yao Ming: Hehehe, it should be, it should be...

Phil Jackson, who eased the "OK" relationship, breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not stop his layout for the third game of the series. He asked Kupchak to contact reporters and combined "OK" after two consecutive defeats. News of the "quarrel" in the locker room spread.

This is of course a "smoke bomb" in order to paralyze the Rockets.

They have lost two games in a row. If they lose again in the next game, they will be 0-3 behind. In the history of the NBA, no team has been able to complete a comeback with 0-3 behind. , But there are many teams that can complete the comeback when 1-2 behind, so don’t look at it as the third game of the series, but in fact, for the Lakers, this is already the battle of Tianwangshan!

If you lose, it's all over...

Phil Jackson must come out of the court to maximize interference with his opponent.

He is also not afraid that the Rockets think this is false news. The news that the "OK" combination does not match has been spread long ago, but the outside world does not know that the "OK" combination has reached the point of "internal friction", and it is now spread because of the series. The failure of the first two games caused the "OK" combination to quarrel, which is not too surprising!

No, Barkley said directly: "From the results of the first two games, I am afraid that the OK combination is not just a quarrel!" He has been in the locker room for many years, that is, he did not go there at the beginning. Think about it from the worst point of view, but if you really let him think about it, he can think of the relationship between the "OK" combinations with his **** is already very bad! He is so familiar with this plot!

However, thinking that the "OK" combination has a bad relationship, he couldn't help but feel sorry: "This is really a pity. In my opinion, the OK combination could have won at least 5 crowns! It seems that it should be impossible now. NS……"

The relationship is really bad, then this summer, the OK group is obviously about to disintegrate!

Regrettably, Barkley was not the only one of the "OK" combination. There were other media who expressed their regrets. By the way, they began to downplay the third game between the Lakers and the Rockets.

Of course, this is also normal. Since the contradiction between the "OK" combinations has intensified, there is naturally no possibility that this team wants to win the Rockets!

The Houston media even bluntly said: "It seems that we will solve the Lakers in three games!" This means that the Lakers can win one game in the series at most, and the Rockets will be 4-1. The score, even a 4-0 score, eliminated the Lakers.

Eliminate the Lakers 4-0?

It feels... it's cool to think about it!

Who is next?

The spurs?

Another set of games in the Western Conference semifinals officially started after the Rockets played two games with the Lakers.

The Spurs, who were dragged by the Mavericks to Game 6, did not give the Mavericks any chance. In the sixth game of the series, the Mavericks finally eliminated the Mavericks 4-2 at their home court, and the Spurs successfully joined the Timberwolves after the season. The second round of the match.

The Spurs won the first game and currently lead 1-0.

Judging from the feeling after the first game, the Spurs will be the Rockets’ opponent in the Western Conference Finals. Of course, this is just the feeling after the first game. Specifically, we have to wait for these two teams to continue. Only after hitting it will I know.

But this does not hinder the yy of the Houston media...

They definitely want the Spurs to enter the Western Conference Finals, so they can also repay the feud that they were eliminated by the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals last year!

However, the Houston media, who was very happy, quickly discovered that they were so happy that it seemed a little early!

The third game of the series between the Rockets and the Lakers was officially started in their yy. This time, the Lakers won. Scored 61 points, led the Lakers to win a game at their home court, the big score came to 1-2!

"Houston, you are too happy!" 》

"Break the disagreement, the "OK" combination will work together, and the Lakers beat the Rockets! O'Neill: Now, "Big Shark" will officially start hunting! 》

"Take it back, Kobe: This series is not over yet!" 》

After the game, the Los Angeles media that won the game quickly opened the "counterattack mode", bluntly saying that the Houston media was "too happy too early", and the "OK" combination made a domineering speech that made Los Angeles fans again full of the Lakers. expect.

To say a thousand words and ten thousand words, when these two people work together, the fans in Los Angeles are willing to believe that no matter how disadvantaged, Los Angeles can catch it back!

After all, they have won the "three consecutive championships" together...

Sure enough, I didn't cross these two people so easily!

Yao Ming also sighed with emotion after the game.

When the Los Angeles media reported that the "OK" combination was incompatible, he really didn't think it was a "smoke bomb", but felt that it was the last straw to crush the camel, because he knew that the "OK" combination was incompatible. It really doesn't fit, it doesn't fit to the point of separating families.

Unexpectedly, these two guys actually "reconciled"!

Although Yao Ming doesn't believe that the two of them will reconcile, after all, there is no private enmity between the two of them. They are totally different in their philosophy on the court: they want to make each other their "second child".

How can this be reconciled!

But judging from the process of the third game, they did reconcile.

If there is no reconciliation, how can it start to cooperate?

Phil Jackson is still the best!

After much deliberation, Yao Ming finally gave Phil Jackson the applause.

Obviously this is the result of Phil Jackson's adjustment.

To say that this old man is really good enough!

It's all like this, and it can be alleviated for them...

However, in this way, the next game will be a little harder to play!

A well-reconciled "OK" combination, although it can't be a real reconciliation, but as long as they are willing to cooperate with each other on the court, that is the most difficult combination on the court...it's not easy!

It seems that we have to prepare for the next game!

Although they are now leading 2-1, if the Lakers win the fourth game of the series, it will be a huge blow to the Rockets' momentum and the morale of the Lakers themselves.

For a long time, even the fifth game of the series will not be so easy to play.

Yao Ming is too experienced in this!

Before the reopening, he did not miss a turnaround with a 2-0 lead.

Therefore, the fourth game of the series, no matter from which point of view, is a very influential game for the Rockets. To win this game, the road ahead is bright. If you can't win this game, then This series is full of ups and downs...

After careful consideration, Yao Ming plans to come up with some routines to target the "OK" combination.

Although Tom certainly knows the importance of this game, there are some routines that are not known to the person who reopens... Yao Ming has also observed before, although some people have realized it, but in general, It is still in its infancy, no one uses it consciously, and someone needs to open the curtain completely.

In fact, it can be completely opened next year, Yao Ming didn't plan to be the first person to eat crabs!

But now, the "OK" combination is unexpectedly reconciled, and the Rockets have become more difficult to kill them. There is no way, so they have to find a way from the rules...

Tom, as Yao Ming expected, paid great attention to the fourth game of the series. In addition to an additional practice, he also conducted some tactical drills.

What surprised Yao Ming was that Tom actually played a tactic he didn't expect...

This is really hidden deep!

Tom also gave Yao Ming a look, and he wanted to express the same meaning as Yao Ming: This special thing is quite hidden!

Well, this is the look Tom cast at Yao Ming after Yao Ming finished talking about the routine. Obviously he did not expect that Yao Ming has such a deep understanding of the rules...

After some training, looking at the effect, he has more confidence in g4!

A giant "shark catching net" has been completely rolled out...

After two days of preparation, the fourth game of the Rockets vs. Lakers series officially arrived.

Judging from the reactions of the various media before the game, the Rockets still think that the Rockets have more advantages. There is no way. The appearance of the Lakers on the court in the first two games is really impressive, and for this reason. , This group of media do not know whether the Lakers g3's performance is really strong rebound, or simply "returning to the light", they are more willing to believe that the Rockets' performance will be as stable as ever.

Of course, this is the perception of the outside world. At the Staples Arena that night, the Lakers fans were much more proactive than the last game. The Lakers' victory in the last game was one of the reasons, and more importantly, The Lakers won the last game not by chance, nor stumbling, they played the exclusive "three consecutive championship period" taste of the Lakers that the Lakers fans are familiar with.

This is why the Lakers fans are really excited.

They feel... all back!

And if it was the Lakers back then, it’s not a big deal to fall behind 1-2, they will definitely be able to reverse...they are fans, just wait for the show to start, um, of course, you have to be ready to cheer Voice!

The game then officially started.

The Rockets took the lead in the away game, Francis came up to complete the cooperation with Yao Ming, and then Yao Ming faced Medvedenko half-turned to the basket and scored the ball.

Medvedenko was the change of the Lakers’ coaching staff in the last game. The first two games "Cobra" Grant was too old to keep up with Yao Ming's speed. The third game was a last-minute match for the Lakers. "If you lose, you really can only wait to die. If you are poor, you will change. The Lakers management replaced the "Cobra" with this young teenager.

Judging from the results of the previous game, he can't keep up with Yao's name. You don't need to watch the last game. It can be seen from the ball in this game. Yao's roster is really no effort to play him. .

However, in the last game, this guy scored 10 points. His ability to seize opportunities on the offensive end made the Lakers coaching staff shine. This is also an aspect that "Cobra" can't do.

Therefore, he was kept on the court in this game.

2-0.

The goal was straightforward.

It also made the noise at the scene a lot less.

However, the Lakers successfully fought back.

Bryant flanked the ball to face Battier. When he was preparing for a singles, O'Neal quickly moved to the other side of the rim, and the entire Rockets' baseline defense began to drift along with his movement.

O'Neal successfully opened up a comfortable singles area for Kobe.

"Peter Pan" did not hesitate to change direction in two consecutive fronts to test Battier's defense, and then directly rushed from Battier's right side. Without anyone assisting in defense, Kobe stood against Battier. A tie rod smoothly moves the ball!

It's very easy to enter!

I have to say that Kobe's waist and abdomen strength is real!

Kevin Cato did not dare to make up for the past.

As soon as he made it up, Kobe would immediately pass the ball to O'Neal, who rushed into the basket as a dunk. The Rockets were lost in the last game...

Obviously they are still the same routine in this game.

In fact, the "triangular offense" bluntly means that one star opens the space for another star to play singles, but it is such a simple tactic, and no one can crack it.

Moreover, the teams that played with this set of tactics added together and finally won 11 championship trophies!

Francis took the ball to the frontcourt and faced Kobe's pressing defense. He half turned and leaned, waiting in place for a while, as if waiting for some order, then suddenly turned back 180 degrees and launched from the other side. attack.

Kobe moved quickly, but was caught in time by Yao Ming who was standing behind him.

The location of Yaoming Station is very tricky.

In a position where Kobe couldn't see from the light, but at the moment Francis moved, he immediately got stuck on the path that Kobe would pass through and got a firm foothold.

Kobe was blocked.

Francis was able to rush to the basket smoothly, but also a drawbar to score the ball.

O'Neill stretched out his hand to interfere, but it interfered with a loneliness.

"Shaq is a pity for this ball!"

In the ESPN commentary, Drexler looked at O’Neal, who was slapped in the air, and explained to him, “If it’s not for the defense of three seconds, Shaq must move out of the three-second zone, just now Francis made this breakthrough, he is actually It can be completely blocked! It is a pity that Steve broke through when he had to move outside the three-second zone..."

Um?

His explanation for O'Neill made Bill Walton next to him stunned, turned his head and gave him a weird look.

Drexler asked with his eyes: What do you think of me like this? Is there a problem with what I said?

It was originally. If Shaq O’Neal didn’t move suddenly at that time, he could...

Um?

Drexler thought carefully about what he said, and soon found the wrong partner. He glanced at Bill Walton with some uncertainty: "You mean, Steve just saw the timing. Did you make a breakthrough?"

No way?

Steve Francis is not so thin, right?

You must know that the "three seconds of defense" rule was just announced last year by the league, and not many people have paid attention to it yet! Francis can already use the rules?

Shouldn't it? In my impression, he is not such a small player!

Drexler was really surprised.

In fact, Bill Walton was not very sure. He also listened to Drexler's words, and realized the weirdness before he had such an idea.

However, "Are we thinking too much, or he is really using the rules, we will know soon!"

Bill Walton and Drexler became more concentrated in the next few rounds for the Rockets, and they wanted to know the answer.

And soon, they also determined the answer-Steve Francis is indeed using the rules, he is waiting for O'Neal to leave the three-second zone while making a breakthrough.

With Yao Ming’s pick-and-roll, he can quickly get rid of Kobe’s entanglement and quickly rush into the inside, but the problem is that O’Neal, who has just moved out of the three-second zone, does not have such a fast reaction and speed to return to defense. This allows Francis to be very capable. Easily finish the goal under the basket.

O'Neal, who "almost" interfered with Francis before, also "almost" interfered with Francis two times later.

But if it's almost every time, then it can only show that the difference is not a star and a half!

"The most important thing is that the Lakers may be difficult to detect this in a short time!" Bill Walton said, "Yao's pick-and-roll will make the Lakers wrong judgments, thinking that his waiting is waiting. Yao stepped forward to pick and roll instead of waiting for Shaq to move outside the three-second zone... Yao's movement was too easy to attract attention!"

If Yao Ming heard that Bill Walton had just analyzed such a big meal in just two rounds, he would definitely give this guy a thumbs up: awesome!

Because the pile that Bill Walton analyzed is a small routine set by Yao Ming for Shaq O'Neal.

Defending for three seconds is a "small" reform that the league just announced.

The head coaches of many teams didn't even realize the usefulness of this reform.

Of course, this change does not have much impact now.

After all, the league will not cancel the hand-check until next season.

The so-called hand-check refers to the fact that when the ball-holder enters the free throw line, the defender is not allowed to have physical contact with him.

To put it bluntly, it is to encourage outside attacks and give outside players a period of breakthrough.

In other words, canceling the hand-check is already doomed to the faster and faster pace of the NBA. Of course, this is the impact of later, and in this season of officially canceling the hand-check, that is, the next season, the biggest impact is " The “meat-shield-type” inside line began to slow down-because of the “three-second defense”, they could not stand in the three-second zone all the time, but because the hand-check was cancelled, the outside players could speed up instantly. When going outside the three-second zone, the "type" inside line rushes towards the inside line, so this group of "meat shield type" inside line will not have time to return to defense.

Also from the beginning of this season, "meat shield" insiders gradually lost the market in this league, replaced by those with faster moving speed and better maneuverability.

Directly lead to the decline of a type of insider, this impact is far-reaching enough, right?

It was also after that season that many people only discovered the impact of the "Three Seconds of Defense" change!

However, no matter how much it is said, this is also the next season. This season, it is true that the "three seconds of defense" is not taken seriously. Almost no one noticed that the outside line can rely on this rule to play the time difference! Dealing with some "meat shields" is definitely a hit!

Of course, almost no one noticed does not mean that no one noticed, let alone Yao Ming is still a reopener.

And even though the hand-check has not been cancelled yet, this does not mean that it cannot be created to cancel the hand-check!

He finished the pick-and-roll for Francis, isn't the latter equivalent to being in a breakthrough environment without hand-check? Coupled with the use of the "three-second defense" rule, it is easy to see the Lakers' internal vacuum period.

With Francis's ability, don't you have to fight one by one?

As O'Neill gains weight, his movement speed is no longer faster than before!

"Goodjob, buddy!"

This trick is so easy to use!

Francis blinked at Yao Ming.

He now has two words to Yao Ming: Take it!

Originally, when Yao Ming told him about this trick, he still had some doubts, but now he doesn't doubt it at all! Because the effect of this trick is so good, he has never thought that he can actually get into the opponent's basket without physical contact!

Especially in the face of Kobe defense.

You said, how does this guy's brain grow, why is it so refined?

Can actually think of such a method.

If I were opponents to Yao Ming, I’m afraid I don’t know how to die, right?

Francis thought bigger and bigger, and then looked at Yao Ming who returned to the basket to defend, and patted his chest with joy: Fortunately, he is my teammate.

Relying on this little trick, Francis froze to score 10 points in a single quarter at Staples Arena.

You know, Kobe also scored 8 points in the first quarter.

Two points less than him!

More importantly, Francis, when has he been so beautiful in front of Kobe!

Relying on his scoring, the Rockets were able to lead by 4 points at the end of the first quarter.

O'Neal panted back off the court and drank a big sip of water. He didn't have many offensive scenes in the first quarter, but he was exhausted defensively. Phil Jackson looked at him like this. He wanted to say something, but he was silent now!

O'Neal's defensive quality at the basket was not very good in the first quarter.

Francis scored 10 points in a single quarter, at least 6 of which were scored from his side.

Originally, Phil Jackson wanted to remind him to focus more on the defensive end, but looking at O'Neal panting like this, he knew that this guy was not lazy today.

Since he can only guard against this, then he really can't say anything.

He turned to look at Gary Payton and Kobe: "You pay attention to the Rockets' pick-and-rolls at positions 1 and 5. Don't let Steve get rid of it so easily!"

Well, as Bill Walton had expected, the Lakers coaching staff was distracted by Yao Ming's movement and did not notice that Francis also used the rules.

Of course, this is quite normal.

It was only in 2004, who would have thought that someone would use the "three-second defense" rule?

Who would have thought that using the "three-second defense" rule could achieve such an effect!

It was also the Lakers coaching staff that did not pay attention to the topic. The Rockets continued to use the "three-second defense" rule to attack during the "vacuum" when the Lakers needed to move inside.

The effect is still good.

In addition, Phil Jackson's attempt to limit the Rockets' pick-and-rolls did not have any obvious effect.

It's no wonder that the pick-and-roll system Rockets has been playing since last year's playoffs. It used to be their trump card tactic, and this season is still their main tactic! In addition, after the "pick-and-roll" Karl Malone joined in, Yao Ming and Francis coached. Now the two of them have a deeper understanding of the pick-and-roll. If there are a thousand pick-and-roll methods, then Yao Ming and Francis are at least I have already mastered 900 of them, which is really not so restrictive.

50 to 44, the Rockets successfully led the score to the end of the half, and smoothly expanded the point difference to 6 points.

"This trick is really easy to use!"

"Yes, Yao is really a smart guy, he knows how to play by rules!"

Back in the dressing room, Tom and Thibodeau also chatted.

Yao Ming not only told Francis how to use the "three seconds of defense" to attack, but also told the rest of the Rockets. After all, this requires the cooperation of Rockets players.

When Tom and Thibodeau heard it, they were a little surprised. What Yao Ming said was beyond their understanding, but it turns out that Yao Ming did have a more understanding of the rules of the league than they understood!

"The defensive three-second rule came out in less than two seasons..."

The league's ability to accept new things is actually a bit slow, such as the three-point line, which has been rejected by some head coaches until now.

Generally speaking, the new rules for a season have just been introduced and not too many people will take the initiative to study them.

Including Tom and Thibodeau.

Their idea is very simple. Instead of spending a lot of time on their own research, it is better to wait for others' research results to come out, and then copy them directly, saving time and effort!

No way, this thing has no copyright. It is not that whoever finds it can only be used by anyone, but no matter who finds it, others can use it, so what else to study! Waiting for it!

This may also be the reason why the alliance is slow to accept new things.

Of course now, Tom is very grateful for Yao Ming's research on the rules of the league.

After all, in the first half of this game, they relied on the research results of Yao Ming and led by 6 points into the second half, which is considered a "bonus"!

In such a crucial game, it is really crucial to have such a "bonus"!

It seems that sometimes studying the rules is not a bad thing!

Tom and Thibodeau tasted the sweetness...

"Man, you must admit that you were defending very seriously in the first half, but you have to admit that the quality of your defense in the first half was not very good!"

Back in the locker room, Phil Jackson finally told O'Neal what he didn't say at the end of the first quarter.

Even though the latter is now sweating profusely.

But the quality of his defense in the second quarter is still very poor, he has to say a few words.

He is actually quite puzzled. Although O'Neal's assistive defense ability is not a "best defensive player" level, but if you really want to say it, it has never been delayed. Why is the quality of defense tonight... so bad?

"No, Phil, the Rockets guys are rushing inside tonight while I'm moving outside the three-second zone. It's the same every time. I really can't keep up! These guys are too cheap. !"

O'Neal was obviously slipped miserably tonight, and his tone was very excited.

Kobe glanced at him and said nothing.

Of course, their relationship has eased now, otherwise he would have to mutter in his heart: Really make excuses!

A long time ago, he had labeled O'Neal as "lazy". When O'Neal said this, he must think that the latter was making excuses for his laziness.

But at this moment, he didn't say anything.

Except for the easing of relations with O'Neill.

More importantly... He was not very good at defending against Yao Ming and Francis' pick-and-roll tonight, which made him feel that he was not qualified to complain about others!

Phil Jackson listened to O'Neal's words, but he was slightly taken aback: "You mean, they always take advantage of you to move outside the three-second zone to make breakthroughs?"

"Yeah!" Facing Phil Jackson's question, O'Neal nodded affirmatively. He is the "victim", so he can be sure that the Rockets guys caught him out of the three-second zone. To attack.

Why didn't you say it earlier!

When Phil Jackson, who had always been calm, heard this, he almost shouted out.

Such important information...

Although he is not a coach who is famous for his tactical changes ~www.novelmt.com~, O'Neal's words are too crucial. He is not a fool. He immediately understood that the Lakers' tactical targeting from the beginning was wrong!

He doesn't understand now, what Francis is waiting for is not Yao Ming's waiting, this is a cover, but he put so much energy on the pick-and-roll against the Rockets!

Of course, he wants to slap himself more!

At the end of the first quarter, he obviously had the idea of ​​communicating with O'Neal, but at that time, seeing him sweating profusely, he was not embarrassed to criticize him. This was good, and it directly caused the Lakers to be passive for a whole quarter.

"In the second half, make up for more inside defenses!"

He didn't talk any more nonsense, and quickly overturned the defensive tactics that had just been established in the second half.

While he overthrew the original defensive tactics of the Lakers, Tom was also arranging the tactics for the second half in the visiting team’s locker room. He was going to come up with the ultimate move prepared for this game: "Okay, guys, everyone played in the first half. Very good, in the second half, we should expand more advantages!"