The Basketball Court Swordsman

"We are very hopeful that we will win the game." This is the most important message that Carlesimo sent after the first quarter of the game.

Just after a quarter of the game, Carlesimo was already a little drifting. After all, Deron's performance in the first quarter was too explosive. 12 points in a single quarter completely suppressed Paul, as if returning to the time when he was in the Jazz.

Deron may lose to many teams, but only a team that rarely loses to Paul! It seemed that the curse on Paul had also been brought to Indianapolis.

The cameras of the entire Barclays Center were aimed at Henson, and they were eager to capture the fear and panic from Henson's face, even if it was just a hint. As a result, all New York fans were disappointed.

"Bluffing!" Mark Berman cursed in his heart. After the second quarter of the game, he also waved his fist and followed the fans to cheer for the Nets, as if he had forgotten that his mission was to get news.

During the inter-junction, Henson only changed a little. And these changes mostly exist on the defensive end.

First, do not give Joe Johnson a chance to catch the ball and shoot. Even if you want to double-team, it is impossible for someone who defends Johnson to double-team.

Second, the overall reduction in defense reduces the success rate of Deron's breakthrough scoring.

Third, block Lopez's passing route so that no one can pass after Deron burst into the crowd.

As for the offense? To be honest, the Nets defense hasn't made Henson feel any pressure yet. Lopez moves relatively slowly, which is the biggest drawback of the Nets' inside defense. How to "use" the speed of Lopez? It's simple. First, let Horford open up the space. Then, change the pattern and cut it.

However, Henson had very careful research on the air cut.

"It seems that Coach Henson is very relaxed. This guy is definitely a master of psychological warfare!" Seeing Henson leaning on the bench with his hands resting on his head, Albert couldn't help but smile.

But this time, Albert got one thing wrong. Henson is not playing psychological warfare with Carlesimo, but it is really easy!

Paul handed the ball to George in the second half, and the Nets' starting point guard Keith Bogans was waiting. In the first quarter, he was scared by George's shot. At the same time Horford had a high screen, everyone thought George would break through Horford's cover.

However, the fact is that Horford was making an off-the-ball screen for Paul. Paul borrowed Horford's pick and roll to cut into the inside. George used his height and vision to return the ball to Paul who cut into the basket!

Paul catches the ball, quickly adjusts his pace, and easily shoots with a beautiful pick!

Lopez? He couldn't get in at all. Reggie Evans's defense on the inside is really not deterrent. It is very difficult for an insider with a height of only 2 meters 03 to rule the penalty area.

"A... a uCLA cut. Well, Coach Henson's tactics are very clear. The Nets are not putting enough pressure on the opponent on the defensive end. How can they make Paul cut in so easily?"

Deron wanted to put pressure on Paul, but who knew Paul would suddenly run back through Horford's cover.

But despite this, the Nets and Carlesimo are not nervous. They also lead by 4 points, and most importantly, they have a Deron Williams with full firepower.

However, the defensive end is where the Pacers will really surprise the Nets.

When a star feels hot, the right to fire is almost limitless. This is no exception for Deron. He scored 12 points on 5 of 7 shots in the first quarter, and planned to take over the game as soon as the second quarter started.

But this time, when he broke through Paul with a fake cover, he found that the restricted area was quite crowded, and there was no room for stitches! How about passing? Lopez was entangled tightly by Horford, and Joe Johnson was tightly pressed by Danny Green. The penalty area is overcrowded, and there is no passing route beyond the three-point line. Deron's only option is to shoot mid-range jumpers!

But again, the mid-range jumper is also a defensive trap that Henson left Deron! He deliberately forced Deron to make CIC, because Henson had already told Paul: "You only need to pay attention to that guy's CIC, and you can fix him!"

Seeing Deron suddenly closing the ball, Paul rushed forward without even thinking about it! What is the most feared defensive end? The most fearful thing is that the other party predicted your behavior! Seeing that Paul had sealed it so sensitively, Deron, who wanted to shoot, gave up his intention to shoot and took one extra step.

However, the referee's whistle interrupted the game. I saw the referee put his hands parallel to the ground on his chest, then went around twice, walking illegally! Deron's dragging actions did not escape the referee's eyes!

"It made a mistake, Deron Williams hesitated. He didn't know whether he should shoot or pass. However, this hesitation is most likely to cause walking."

"Damn it!" Deron smashed the basketball to the ground in annoyance, and the cheers in the Barclays Center stopped for the first time and turned into boos. God knows whether these fans are booing Paul or the referee.

But no matter who they boo, the Pacers players have already held the ball in their hands!

"Pay attention to replenishment, pay attention to replenishment!" Kalesimo yelled into the court. He was afraid that the Pacers would cut through the air, so Reggie Evans was prepared to make replenishment in advance.

Just like the previous round, Paul still handed the ball to George in the first half of the game, and Horford went high without the ball screen. A chance is exactly the same tactic as just now, this is still a uCLA cut!

"Use the same tactic twice? Cut!" Calesimo curled his lips, really treating him as a fool!

Paul cut in empty-handed, but because Deron was prepared this time, he didn't let Paul easily run out of the gap. Reggie Evans also made up the defense in advance, waiting for Paul to send him!

The moment Paul cut in, George passed the ball! But to the surprise of Carlesimo and the Nets players, George's pass was not Paul who cut into the basket, but Horford who was beside him!

"Ah!?" Kalesimo was stunned, Reggie Evans was also stunned, only West was not stunned.

Unknowingly, David West had already mentioned the free throw line, Horford dropped the ball into the penalty area and played a twin tower match with West. Paul's cut is just a cover, the real cut point for this goal is West!

Due to the reason that Evans made up the defense in advance, there is still a distance between him and West. Therefore, the black striker, who is not dominant in height, had to rush to the free throw line. Evans had already learned how much West's shot from the free throw line was in the first quarter.

West, with his back to the basket, felt the pressure coming from behind, knowing that Evans had made up his defense, so he turned his back and wiped it into the penalty area!

Evans's remedial defense made his focus too high and he couldn't take it back. In terms of West's footsteps, it is easy to pass him!

Turning to cut into the basket, West took advantage of the opportunity to take a one-handed dunk. At this time, Evans was thrown away, and Lopez was nailed to a high position. The only Nets defensive player at the basket is Deron.

Although Deron is extraordinary, his defense is also good enough. But flying and pretending to be the opponent's inside player is obviously beyond Deron's ability.

As a result, "De Fat" could only watch West dunk on his head, and the Nets' lead was only 2 points left in an instant.

"This is completely a variant of the previous tactic. Paul faked an inside cut and attracted the opponent's fourth position to help defend. As a result, West was missed. I have to say that Coach Henson's inside cut tactics have a lot of tricks!" Albert touched his chin to reminisce about the tactics just now. Henson had expected the Nets to focus on defending Paul. Every change he made hit the Nets' key!

Callesimo, yelling on the sidelines, looked like a marionette. His every move was controlled by Henson!

Henson Joe is a bastard? No, he may be the scariest swordman in this league!

After a defense, the contraction of the Pacers players once again confused Deron, he had to distribute the ball to Joe Johnson, who was standing in the right corner.

"Single Joe" singled out George, but his dry jumper was closely interfered by George and shot the ball. Joe Johnson likes difficult singles. This is his strength. He dares to stand up at critical moments. But this is also his shortcoming, and his willfulness at the critical moment is likely to ruin the whole situation.

Sure enough, as Henson expected, the offensive tactics of this guy Carlesimo were not changed enough. Strangle those few points, even Deron will be dumb.

Deron Williams was really good in the Jazz era, and he did suppress Paul. But in Henson's view, Jerry Sloan's system is indispensable. This guy Carlesimo couldn't be compared with Old Sloan.

Just after Joe Johnson hit the iron, Henson picked up the tactical board and stood on the sidelines. Vogel and Stephenson gave him a surprised look, "What are you doing? Pause? We are just right."

"No." Henson smiled and shook his head. "But Kalesimo, he is about to pause."

This time the Pacers’ offense seemed to be a replica of the previous two. Paul handed the ball, cut in, and West made it. Of course, the Nets are not stupid, Deron blocked Paul this time, and Evans withstood West. Carlesimo wants to see how the Pacers can change!

With the same tactic, there was no chance at the fourth position. Seeing this, Green went to the penalty area and gave Paul a screen. Paul once again went outside the three-point line.

At this time, dislocations are formed. Joe Johnson had to run out with Paul, and Green sat on Deron's knee!

George passed the ball to Green, and Green caught the ball and turned into a jumper! Taking advantage of his height, he made this dislocation at close range!

"6 to 0, the Pacers simply played the air-cutting!" Marvin Albert stood up and applauded. The tactical accomplishments of Henson and the Pacers were amazing!

Every adjustment made by the Nets was in vain. Henson had already predicted the possible adjustments of the Nets during the break and let the players deal with it! As a result, these three times are very similar, but extended to completely different internal cutting tactics.

After Green scored, Carlesimo roared and stopped the game. Vogel looked at Callesimo, then at Henson, who had been ready to pause long ago, and swallowed.

Callesimo is like a machine controlled by Henson at will, but the most terrifying thing is. The mustache coach didn't even know this.

Everything he did was just in vain...