Chapter 216 [The rhythm of half-section entering garbage time]
After passing the ball, Guo Xu stood 50 degrees on the left side to attract defense. Grant stood at a high position. If he wanted to double-team O'Neal, he could only go on Elon. O'Neal attracted assisted defense and scored the ball. Grant would easily make a phone call.
Teelon did not double-team, O'Neal pushed Mutombo twice, turned around and threw the ball into the middle. 5-0.
Guo Xu did not assist this goal, but he created the opportunity. In the first few rounds, the Lakers played so easily and happily to get the opponent.
The 76ers attacked, the player pulled away according to Larry Brown's arrangement before the game, and Iverson attacked with the ball. He dribbled the ball under his crotch and changed direction and dribbled behind the back. He took a long-distance mid-range shot to avoid Guo Xu's block, and made a blow again, O'Neal grabbed the defensive rebound.
Guo Xu retreated and received the ball, slowly leading the ball over the half.
"Zen Master" Jackson asked Guo Xu to control the rhythm and ensure the success rate of landing battles. In this regard, a group of 76ers with blue-collar workers cannot compare to the Lakers.
Grant provided cover for Guo Xu outside the three-point line, and Iverson actively chased and defended for another half a second. Guo Xu brought the ball into the three-point line and passed the ball to O'Neal, and the triangle position was on the ground.
Teelon knew that Mutombo could not resist the single, so he contracted to assist in defense. O'Neal made a move and distributed the ball to Grant in the middle, who received the ball and made a jump shot, 7-0.
Xu Jicheng said: "Teolon turned around and saved to defend against Grant, unless his nickname was the Flash."
Zhang Heli said: "The Lakers' offense is really amazing in the playoffs. The Spurs are the best team in the regular season. They were swept by the Lakers. It seems that the 76ers can't defend themselves."
Xu Jicheng smiled and said: "I only lost 8 games in the regular season, and I am likely to win the championship in the playoffs. The Lakers indeed surpassed the Bulls."
Iverson held the ball and played the pick-and-roll with Teeron. Guo Xu seized the opportunity to retreat, bypassed from the inside of the big man, and entered the three-point line to block Iverson's breakthrough route. Grant also let go of Teeron to form a double-team.
Teelon cut into the inside with a blank cut, and Grant retreated without leaving any room.
Iverson failed to make a breakthrough and passed the ball to McGee, who was on the left side who was pressed by Mutombo to cover the running without the ball. O'Neal did not switch to defend, McGee made a three-pointer from jump shot. 7-3.
This is not O'Neal's lazy behavior, but Jackson arranged the defensive strategy before the game. The center and power forward shrink to ensure defense near the penalty area, protect the backcourt rebound, and the outside players must actively pursue defense, forcing the 76ers to take action from mid-range and long distance.
This is the best tactic for the 76ers. They can make a three-pointer and admit it. The whole league knows that Larry Brown is disgusted with shooting three-pointers and does not usually practice this. Even if they practice three-pointers collectively before the finals, how accurate can they be to cram for the moment?
Guo Xu dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and gave O'Neal a secret code, then passed it to Kobe on the right, and ran to the right corner at full speed. At this time, Fox slipped the bottom line and cut into the basket.
Kobe has four choices, which can pass Fox, O'Neal, Guo Xu, and he went solo. Kobe has no idea of competing for MVP this time, but just wants to win. He thinks Fox is unreliable, so he took a step to protect the ball and waited for O'Neal to pass it to Guo Xu who ran to the bottom corner after O'Neal's horn position without the ball cover.
Iverson was blocked by the screen, and Mutombo did not replace the defender. Guo Xu received the ball and jumped into the bottom corner, with a perfect rhythm, and the ball was hollow and entered the net.
10 to 3, the 6th point in the individual.
Guo Xu tried hard outside the three-point line, and his opponent could not relax his defense against him.
Larry Brown was a little stunned on the sidelines. His defensive system is not afraid of opponents' breakthroughs. He usually practices to defend against Iverson, but Guo Xu mainly shoots three-pointers, which makes the 76ers' formation difficult to shrink, and his plan to defend against O'Neal's low-post strong attack and Kobe's mid-range shot will also be disrupted.
The 76ers attacked, Iverson played the pick-and-roll, Guo Xu and O'Neal double-teamed him, leaving Mutombo empty at the high position.
Iverson passed the ball, and Mutombo was no one around the free throw line. He aimed and shot, the ball bounced out, and the rebound was obtained by O'Neal.
Blue-collar players can strengthen their defense, but sometimes it makes people speechless on the offensive end. Mutombo's rookie average of 16.6 points per game in the rookie season is his peak data. After that, he develops in the direction of a pure blue-collar worker, and his shooting ability is almost declining. His scoring mainly depends on shooting in the penalty area and ugly "zombie hooks".
In the Lakers positional battle, Kobe received the ball and then gave O'Neal a lob ball to O'Neal at the low post on the right. Fox cut the ball at the baseline and received O'Neal's pass and forced a layup, causing Jumein to foul.
In the triangular offense, "Zen Master" Jackson asked players with advantages to attack boldly, and Fox did this.
George Lynch's absence has a significant impact on the 76ers, mainly on the defensive end. Jumein is the 27th rookie in the first round in 1999. This year is the second year rookie. She averaged only 13.3 minutes per game in the regular season, and got 4.7 and 2.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists.
If Lynch hadn't reimbursed, Brown wouldn't have used this person he looked down upon. Jumein was obviously a little nervous to play in the finals, and she couldn't compare with the experienced Fox.
Fox made both free throws, 12 to 3.
The 76ers attacked, Iverson was double-teamed on the pick-and-roll, and Guo Xu could keep up with his speed, which was difficult to create a mobile phone chance.
As long as Iverson plays a pick-and-roll, the Lakers will definitely double-team him to pass the ball. Guo Xu will defend alone without a pick-and-roll. This way, it can interfere with the shooting of the role players by relying on round conversions. In addition to McGee, the 76ers lack range.
Iverson passed the ball, Mutombo couldn't take a shot in the middle, and passed the McGee who was running from the side. McGee stopped and jumped to the ball under Kobe's defense.
McGee can only choose to jump shots. Even if Kobe breaks through, it will be difficult to take action. O'Neal will short Mutombo to make up for defense. O'Fattack will not leave the penalty area, and it will be difficult for all teams to hit the basket. This is why O'Neal is often lazy in the defensive end of the regular season and is still selected for the second team of the best defensive team.
O'Pang's physical talent is so good. Even if he is lazy, he is at least an enhanced version of Gasol on the defensive end. In Guo Xu's previous life, Gasol won the best defensive player by defending the penalty area. Although it is very good, this kind of defense is indeed easy to be recognized.
Fox grabbed the backcourt rebound and passed it to Guo Xu. Guo Xu brought it to the frontcourt and passed it to Kobe, and Kobe was thrown to O'Neal.
The 76ers player did not double-team anymore. O'Neal squeezed Mutombo twice and turned to the bottom line, and stepped forward and dunked the ball with one hand. 14 to 3.
With the 76ers attacking, Iverson was a little anxious.
At the beginning of 3 and a half minutes, the Lakers made all the moves, and Larry Brown did not call a timeout. The players holding the ball could also call a timeout, but Iverson felt that if he did this, he would give up, and he had to return one before talking about it.
Iverson's right side dribble was unable to get rid of the change of direction. He leaned against Guo Xu and turned to the middle to take the step and lean back to jump shot.
His body tilted very well, and he shot before jumping to the highest point. His shooting speed was very fast, and Guo Xu could not block it. But how could the shooting percentage be high in this informal shooting method?
Iverson hit the iron again and O'Neal grabbed the rebound.
The Lakers attacked, Guo Xu passed the ball to Kobe and then pulled the outside line away. Fox ran from the right bottom corner to the left bottom corner. O'Neal blocked Zhu Meiyin for him at the bottom line. Kobe dribbled the ball to the left side and wanted to play a single, but when he saw Fox run out of the open position, he passed it over again.
Fox also made a three-pointer, 17 to 3.
Larry Brown asked for a timeout, and he fell behind by 14 points after playing for 4 minutes. If he didn't stop, he would have to enter the rhythm of garbage time in half a quarter...
Chapter completed!