After the timeout, the Cavaliers changed their defensive strategy. The 2-3 zone defense could no longer limit the Nets' offense. If we don't adjust, it will be equivalent to giving up victory.
Allen replaced Drummond, and Prince replaced first-year rookie Okoro.
If you didn't look carefully at the logo on the jersey, you would have thought it was a Nets team training game.
Nash sent the team's strongest lineup, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, and Bai Qiang.
If there are no accidents and the team members are well integrated, the Nets will be the most powerful contender for the championship.
The Cavaliers were the first to break the deadlock with Sexton, the team's quasi-core.
Under the coach's earnest persuasion, he tried to cooperate and pass the ball in this game instead of blindly playing alone. As a result, the team was frantically chasing points by the opponent, and his teammates rarely scored a point.
Sexton now feels that there is no need to work so hard. The ball is passed around and the space is open, but his teammates can't score. It is better to take the ball and throw it by himself.
Outside the three-point line on the left, Sexton made an operation, and then faced Ou Shenxian's defense and stepped back to shoot a three-pointer!
A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, it doesn’t matter who is standing in front of it, that’s it!
"Uh-huh!"
As long as you dare to shoot, the basketball will go in!
69:61!
As the boss of the team, you must bravely stand up and take responsibility when the team is in trouble!
As long as the offense can keep up, the suspense of the game will always be there; as long as the final whistle does not sound, the game is not over yet.
The ball transitioned and the Nets attacked.
The Cavaliers' current defensive strategy is man-to-man. Since the Nets are too strong in scoring (paper analysis), they dare not let anyone go.
Harden was preparing to play Osman on the right side, but Bai Qiang asked for the ball inside.
If it had been placed before, he might have hesitated and considered whether to pass the ball; but now, Harden didn't say anything and directly passed the ball to the ground.
Bai Qiang received the ball, and his teammates quickly opened up the space, attracting the defender's attention and not giving them a chance to double-team.
The Nets players know very well that Allen cannot guard Bai Qiang in singles.
Jarrett Allen's motto is "Don't cover the unknowns." He has invited the Greek Monster, Anthony Davis, and LeBron James to have hot pot.
His defense is very clean, unlike some players who always make small moves when defending, or even maliciously hurt their opponents.
Allen relies on his excellent physical fitness and defensive skills to make it difficult for opposing players to score under his defense.
However, in the face of absolute power, all skills are in vain!
Bai Qiang found the right rhythm, adjusted his body shape, and suddenly drove straight to the basket!
[Bull Collision] + [Indestructible Body]
Allen used his mortal body to withstand two of Bai Qiang's attacks. The third blow caused severe pain in his chest, and he felt like his internal organs were about to pop out!
Allen staggered backwards until he grabbed the basketball hoop to steady himself.
Bai Qiang seized the opportunity and immediately turned around and dunked with both hands!
"Clang!"
Majestic!
69:63!
Commentary desk.
"This shot, my God! I feel like the NBA has suddenly returned to the 1990s! Players at that time would not throw three-pointers randomly, but would make waves in the paint. That is real basketball!"
O'Neill said with emotion.
He had personally experienced the almost physical fight in the penalty area. It was a duel between real men, and the game was wonderful!
"Yes, today's games are becoming less and less enjoyable to watch, and I still miss our era even more!"
Buckley echoed.
The era of big ball was also the era of centers. The games at that time were indeed very entertaining to watch.
The small ball era is also the era of defenders, and the game at this time also has its charm.
…
Bickerstaff wandered back and forth on the sidelines, racking his brains but unable to come up with a good countermeasure.
Adopt double-team tactics, how to pack, and who to pack?
Double-team Bai Qiang?
The Nets have three All-Stars standing on the outside, and they are all guys with shooting threats!
All he could do was return to the bench and silently pray that Sexton and Osman could continue their fiery three-point shooting in the first half.
Sexton advanced with the ball and passed the ball to Allen at the top of the key.
At this time, Osman shuttled across the baseline, and Nance Jr. blocked the pursuing Harden.
Osman ran to the top of the arc, took Allen's pass hand-to-hand, and used his pick-and-roll to break through the inside.
Bai Qiang made up defense in the penalty area, and Osman passed the ball back to the misplaced Allen.
Facing Harden's defense, Allen shot from mid-range!
Harden jumped hard and threw his hand in front of Allen's face, covering his eyes. The latter was seriously affected when he took action.
"Bang!"
The basketball bounced out of the frame. Sexton frowned and thought: If I had known better, I wouldn't have used tactics.
Transition of possession.
Harden grabbed the rebound and quickly advanced with the ball.
When he broke through to the free throw line, Harden misled in disguise, connected with his signature European step, smoothly swayed Osman, scored a layup, and easily scored two points.
69:65!
Sexton caught the ball in the backcourt. This time, he was not organizing the offense, but chose to play singles himself.
Facing Ou Shenxian's defense, the in out changed direction after an operation, and Irving was out of position.
Sexton went straight inside and tried to finish with a throw. He underestimated Bai Qiang's jumping height.
The moment he took action, Bai Qiang also jumped up and grabbed the shot while the basketball was still climbing up.
Handsome!
Bai Qiang grabbed the ball with one hand and stood in front of Sexton, like a huge mountain!
In his excitement, Bai Qiang shook his finger at Sexton. He forgot that this kind of celebration was expressly prohibited in the league.
"Beep!"
"Technical foul, two free throws and one throw!"
Only then did Bai Qiang realize that he was giving points to his opponent.
Sexton made two free throws steadily.
71:65!
Sideline serve.
Bai Qiang stared at Allen with murderous intent in his eyes, which made the latter a little scared and also caused him to be distracted when serving.
"Snapped!"
Bai Qiang steals the fast break, and seeing Sexton chasing after him, he joins the ball at the three-point line, takes three steps, and dunks with one hand!
Split the Huashan Mountain with force, causing the mountains to collapse and the ground to crack!
71:67!
Two dunks pushed the team's morale to a climax...
