Chapter 96 [Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, a basketball is not enough]
In Guo Xu's previous life, a famous book called "Theory of Magic Balls" was published in 2003. After that, all NBA teams increased their attacks outside the three-point line.
As long as the three-point shooting percentage reaches 35%, you can beat teams with a 50% shooting percentage. Is this justified?
The answer is reasonable, but 35% of three-pointers are not easy to shoot, and this also involves many indicators such as frontcourt rebounding rate and foul success rate. It is definitely not just a three-pointer, and you also have to emphasize inside scoring.
The essence of Magic Ball Theory is a three-pointer, which does not exclude scoring at the basket, but does not exclude two points from a long distance. There is no doubt that for players, those who are good at shooting three-pointers are more likely to use data than those who score two points!
Guo Xu's first choice for pick-and-roll was not a breakthrough, but a shooting. He moved sideways and saw his opponent retreat, and immediately retreated to the right 70-degree jump shot three-pointer. Of course, Ostag would not rush to the outside to defend the defender, this was an open shot.
Guo Xu felt uncomfortable not shooting last quarter, and he was very prepared and the ball was hollowed out into the net. 19 to 27.
When returning to defense, Guo Xu and O'Neal smiled and patted their hands. O'Neal had no data, but his goal was due to his credit.
Hovas shouted: "Beautiful! Jason Guo returned a three-pointer, and he used O'Neal's cover well."
Woodson sighed: "It seems that his performance on the court was not accidental. He is a person who dares to take on offense and has the strength. O'Neal is willing to cover him."
The Jazz attacked, Lewis received a pass from a weak side and a pass from Vaughan, and forced a layup to cause a foul, causing Laidler to make both free throws. 19 to 29.
When serving the baseline ball, George made a stupid mistake. He used too little force and was directly intercepted by Marshall. He rushed into the field and fouled Marshall who was about to make a layup. The referee took care of the home team and did not give Marshall the free throw opportunity, but the ball was the Jazz again.
Guo Xu was speechless. George was the kind of person who performed very well during training and could not show all his strength in the formal competition. His mental quality was very poor.
O'Neal stared at George for a few times, because he was in the game and didn't scold him.
The outbound ball was sent, Marshall made a single Grant's emergency stop and jumped out, and George got the rebound.
In the Lakers positional battle, Guo Xu and O'Neal played pick-and-roll in the middle, got rid of Vaughan and broke into the three-point line, and the person who replaced the defense was Marshall.
Marshall is 206cm tall and weighs only 99 kilograms. He is a 3-4-position swinger with a very fast movement speed. He did a good job in changing defense defenders. Guo Xu saw O'Neal cut in an empty space and passed the ball to the middle.
O'Neal rushed up unstoppable, and Marshall turned back to defend, so O'Tag let go of Grant's defense and hugged O'Neal. The referee blew his whistle and made two free throws.
The Lakers substituted the players, Kobe, who had only rested for less than two minutes, replaced Grant. Jackson's adjustment targeted the Jazz's lineup. George topped the 4th position and did not suffer any loss against Marshall. When attacking, Marshall went to defend the pick-and-roll and passed it to George and directly pulled it out to fight Osttarger.
The Jazz also adjusted, Stockton, David Bennott on the top, Russell and Vaughan were down. These times, Vaughan chased and defended too slowly on the defensive end and could not meet Sloan's requirements, and his organizational ability was too ordinary.
O'Neal missed both free throws and gave the Jazz the ball.
The powerful force allowed him to dominate the basket and no one could defeat him, but it also brought him disadvantages, that is, his shooting feel was not soft and his free throws were very poor.
In the Jazz position battle, Stuchton passed the ball to Bennot, who was running. The latter received the ball and jumped the ball as soon as he came on the court. He was blocked by Kobe who was chasing and defending. O'Neal picked up the ball and found that Guo Xu was about to get off and shouted and reached out to ask for the ball.
Guo Xu defeated Stockton in the game. O'Neal didn't care about the tactics at first sight. He teleported to the frontcourt with one hand. Guo Xu turned his head and received a very fast pass while running. He took a big step forward to adjust the center of gravity, jumped with both feet, and picked up the basketball with one hand.
21 to 29, Guo Xu’s 5th score.
Hovas commented: "Jason is really not easy. This kind of long pass is difficult to catch. If you accidentally make mistakes."
Woodson smiled: "He played very smartly. Stockton, 38, could not be able to run past him. The Jazz didn't have a very fast point guard, which is a weakness."
The Jazz's offense, and Stockton was entangled by Guo Xu and it was difficult to break through. His form had already begun to decline, mainly relying on shooting and assists to help the team.
Lewis relied on Ostertag to cover the ball and ran without the ball, and received the ball and jumped for a three-pointer. This time, Ledel caught up with the successful interference, the ball missed the basket, and O'Neal grabbed the rebound.
In the Lakers' positional battle, Guo Xu dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and O'Neal pulled to the right of the free throw line, and Ostag was on the main defense. Sloan did not dare to let the big center defend George, which was an obvious misalignment.
Guo Xu took the distance from the three-point line in the middle to take the lead. He glanced at Kobe who was looking for the ball on the right and suddenly pulled up and made a three-pointer. Even though Stockton was experienced, he couldn't react. He didn't jump, but just stretched out his hand.
In the NBA, new players are usually careful when they appear, for fear that they will annoy the coach if they don’t play according to tactics. When the “ok combination” is present, Stockton predicts that Guo Xu will definitely pass the ball, but the opponent unexpectedly fires a cold arrow.
The curve of the ball is perfect, hollow into the net! 24 to 29, Guo Xu's 8th point.
When returning to defense, Guo Xu raised his single punch and the fans applauded together, and the gap between the two sides narrowed one step closer.
Kobe looked at Guo Xu, feeling complicated.
He was also like this when he was born, a newborn calf was not afraid of tigers, and he dared to shoot when he had the opportunity, including shooting three-way and missing the winning goal. He clearly felt that Guo Xu and himself belonged to the same type of person. He had a low ranking but was very confident. Such people were prone to success.
Guo Xu can help the team and also have the right to move. Since joining the league, Kobe has been depressed that he has too few ball rights. Last season, he finally averaged 20+ points per game. If he doesn't make much move this season, how can he get super data?
Kobe is not worried about it. In Guo Xu's previous life, he averaged 40.9 minutes per game in the 00-01 season, making more 22.2 shots than O'Neal, scoring 28.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.7 steals, and his data soared. He broke out because the team's No. 1 position was troubled by injuries, and the team lacked the third scoring point. Now there is an extra Guo Xu, and it is impossible for him to explode.
It doesn't matter to O'Neal. He has won all his personal honors last season and is willing to give the penalty kick.
The Jazz attacked, Stockton dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, letting his teammates pull it apart, and he took the ball and fought Guo Xu alone to return one.
Sloan asked Stockton to rest for a while before going on the court, hoping that he would use his experience to suppress his opponent. However, Guo Xu hit two in a row. If he didn't fight back, he would become a stepping stone for the newcomer to take over.
Stockton dribbled the ball into the three-point line, dribbled the ball from behind and changed direction to the left, dribbled the ball behind and took the right hand and took the jump shot. His movements were not fast and his technical connection was perfect. Guo Xu was not shaken away, and he jumped up to block the eye to defend.
Stockton has played in the league for too many years and can find the basket with the rhythm, and the ball scored 24 to 31.
The Lakers attacked, Guo Xu had just led the half, and Kobe reached out to ask for the ball on the right.
If I don't pass this look, he will be anxious? Guo Xu had to pass the ball to Kobe, leaving the other side to play and had not received the ball after he ran back. Leder, who was secretly hurt.
Kobe's right-handed move was a step forward to face Bennott, and he scored a three-pointer.
Chapter completed!