Chapter 703 [Isn't this just hanging? 】
James failed to break through and reached a high position. "Big Z" Ilgoskas was empty in the middle and made a mid-range shot from the free throw line. 6-2.
The Suns attacked, Guo Xu received the ball in the middle of the game, and coach Brown shouted "double-team" on the sidelines. James let go of his defense and went out to help House assist Guo Xu in defense.
Guo Xu took two steps and passed the ball to 45 degrees on the right through the gap between the two. Howard scored an open mid-range shot. 8 to 2.
The Cavaliers are mixed defense, and Daz is moving near the penalty area, and his main task is to defend the penalty area. He is following Valejo now. If he saves it to make up for the defense of Howard, the latter can break through him with the ball or pass it to Valejo at the basket, which is easy to create opportunities.
Howard's comprehensive strength is not an All-Star. He averaged 17.4 points per game in the playoffs, and his shooting percentage is higher than that of many stars. He relies on tactical system bonuses. In order to strictly prevent the Suns' three-pointers, each team often plays the Suns' mid-range, so Howard can get open positions or easily singles.
The Cavaliers moved slowly inside and could not fight back, so they could only grind their positions with their opponents. James was taken to the outside and was taken two more steps.
James was not confident to shoot three-pointers. In order not to give the fans the impression that he could quit at will, he immediately broke through after receiving the ball, and found two double-teams on the right and passed the ball to Daz.
Daz couldn't make a few shots in a game, and Haslem stood in front of him and interfered and passed him out. Boozer provided no-ball cover for House, and Guo Xu quickly got around and caught up, jumped up to interfere House's shot, and the ball bounced out of the box.
Valaijo grabbed a rebound and passed the ball, Blake launched a counterattack, and passed it to Guo Xu with two steps.
Guo Xu rushed to the penalty area with full speed on the right side with House, attracting James to chase and defend, throwing the ball with one hand to rebound. James flew up and blocked the block and found that this was not a layup.
Howard ran very quickly, followed James' butt into the penalty area, jumped up with both hands and received the rebound ball, and received the basketball in the air. Although he reacted a little slow and did not complete the dunk, it was also a two-pointer. 10 to 2.
The commentators from all over the world who broadcast the finals were a little speechless when they remembered what Guo Xu said in an interview before the game. This is called the 55-5 win. Whoever has the chance to win? Isn’t this a beating?
The Cavaliers attacked, James was double-teamed again, and he couldn't play his specialty if he couldn't get into the basket. The Cavaliers used up 24 seconds to pass the ball several times, and Boozer's mid-range shot was missed due to interference.
Boozer could only pull out, there were people near the penalty area. When he was playing behind his back, he was only Haslem, a defender. After turning around, he would find that there were many hands in front of him.
The Cavaliers did something bad if they didn't score. The Suns immediately fought back. Guo Xu received the ball in the middle. Seeing that House retreated farther, he stopped by one meter outside the three-point line on the left and made a three-pointer. House stopped and then took a step forward and had no time to jump, so he couldn't stop his shooting. The ball was hollowed into the net. 13 to 2.
McBrown hurriedly asked for a timeout, and if this continues, he will be defeated. Guo Xu's playing style makes him feel overwhelmed. He will be shot when the distance is far, and he will be strong when the distance is close, and he will be unable to defend against one on one.
CCTV5 live game, Zhang Heli analyzed: "The Cavaliers can deal with the Hawks' fast break because the Hawks lack a super scorer. Crawford is good at playing singles on the outside. Snow can limit it and will not allow him to score continuously. Nash is not the core of the game that can never be shot. He rarely exceeds 30 points in a single game. If Guo Xu is not alone, he will never be shot."
Xu Jicheng smiled and said, "House is already the most suitable person to defend Guo Xu. He is fast enough and has a similar body shape. It is easy for him to pass the defender who is over 190cm tall."
Zhang Heli said: "After the last round of the series, his average data became 30+10. Since the 1980s, only him and O'Neal can play such data in the NBA playoffs. I remember that when O'Neal was at his peak, he scored 30 points and 15 rebounds in the playoffs, which is the dominant star."
Xu Jicheng said: "Fortunately they only joined forces for two years, and the time they entered the league was different. If they were together in the same team at their peak, other teams would not have to play. The Celtics' eight consecutive championships might be broken."
After the timeout, the Cavaliers made substitution adjustments, replaced Snow and Daz, and replaced Damon Jones and Marshall.
Marshall is an inside player who is not three or four, and his abilities are average. His advantage is that he can shoot three-pointers, and he averages 1.5 shots per game in the playoffs, with a shooting percentage of 39.1%. He is the most reliable Cavaliers' three-pointer.
Damon was almost abandoned for his poor defense in the playoffs, averaging only 14 minutes per game, scoring 2.3 points and 1 assist, and a three-point shooting percentage of 30.8%.
The Cavaliers used a 4-year, 1,500-year, small middle-class contract to dig Damon from the Heat and suffered a huge loss. They originally wanted him to serve as the role, but now they are not even qualified as a substitute.
The Suns did not substitute, but only made a simple defensive adjustment. Howard went out to defend Marshall, and the other three continued to shrink near the penalty area, staring at the two three-point shooting points and limiting James' breakthrough, and letting others shoot.
Because Haslem is better at confronting and protecting rebounds, he still takes two steps when he faces James.
The Cavaliers can score but are not efficient. Boozer pulls out the mid-range shot and is at the top of the inside, but he is still not as good as his shooting percentage of his low-post strong attack. Boozer is very hard to attack Valejo at a low-post strong attack, and he is at a disadvantage in all aspects of height and weight.
Damon became an empty person and was easily able to get a chance to get a mobile phone. Blake let him go two steps, hurried near the penalty area to help prevent the penalty area, pick up the rebound and launch a fast break, or receive a pass to launch a fast break.
Damon scored two three-pointers and the Suns did not change their strategy, and fought against the Cavaliers.
D'Anton An hopes that Damon will stay on the court to play more. His defense is bad, and he will be grateful to those who can follow him well. He cannot help his teammates defend. As long as he is present, the task of assisting Guo Xu will have to fall on Marshall and James, which will make it easier to make room for him.
The situation was the same as D'Antoni had imagined. Guo Xu attracted double teams and passed the ball. Howard and Haslem had a high mid-range shooting percentage and got many open positions. After missing a few times, the Cavaliers' double teams were not so determined, and Guo Xu also played better.
Guo Xu scored 17 points and 4 assists in the first quarter, Howard scored 12 points and 3 rebounds, and the Suns led 39 to 21. The gap in strength between the two teams can be seen from the naked eye.
In the second quarter, James and Guo Xu did not rest, and continued to play and lead the substitute. Fighting the main players was also a tactic.
James averaged 45.6 minutes per game in the playoffs, and he was really an Iron Man. He didn't have a good substitute in the Cavaliers' small forward position and was easily pulled apart. He usually only had a rest when the overall situation was decided.
After entering the finals, Guo Xu would not be reserved and be polite to his opponent. He would continue to play if he had a suspense in the victory or defeat.
The other four Suns are Bell, Ariza, James Jones, and David Lee.
The four Cavaliers are Ronald Murray, Snow, Marshall, and Big Z.
The Suns continued to block the penalty area and put a long-distance shot. Jones was responsible for dealing with Marshall, and the others contracted near the penalty area.
The Suns' double-teaming against James was at the extreme. Guo Xu let Snow go to assist in defense. He wandered around James and made it difficult for Snow to pass the ball to him. James went to the three-point line and asked the ball to be left outside the three-point line and threw it at him.
As a big-name star, this is really a bit embarrassing, but all teams will deal with James in this way, limiting his breakthrough. In the Eastern Conference Series, when the Pistons were in the joint defense, Sanders allowed Billups to defend James on the perimeter.
James made an open three-pointer, and his low shooting percentage was pitiful. Ariza finally had the chance to avenge the revenge of the shot in high school. He fought and interfered with the shooting.
Chapter completed!