"The strength gap between the two sides is gradually revealed!
Next, let's see if the Jazz can survive. They have to come up with a more efficient offense to give the Lakers back.
On the court, Mo Williams dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, and UCLA started to cut..."
The ball was passed to Hayward on the wing. Millsap moved to the high post and wanted to set up a pick-and-roll for Mo Williams. Then, Hayward stuffed the basketball into the basket and cut through Mo Williams to finish. , like a scalpel, tearing through the Lakers' defense.
However, this tactic is all too common!
As soon as Hayward caught the ball, he was pressed by Su Bei. Mo William wanted to cut through the air, but was directly blocked by Paul. Such a simple tactic, but the Lakers still have a little bit of respect for basketball. It's not like the Jazz can easily make such a mediocre air cut.
The Jazz also seemed to have prepared the plan early and did not pay too much attention to whether UCLA's starting strategy could be successful.
Hayward quickly moved the ball back to Mo Williams, however, made a reverse run and cut to the basket.
Millsap moved over to cover Hayward, but was broken by Su Bei and didn't panic.
“Hayward moved from the left to the right, bringing Subei’s defense to the right.
Mo Williams gave the basketball to Millsap in the low post. Jordan Hill was selected from the list to hold the ball. He stepped down and dribbled the ball continuously, stepped back and half-intercepted the basket and shot a fadeaway jumper..."
Jordan Hill's athletic ability is very good. He flew over to block the shot and it seemed to be in place. In fact, it was just an illusion. The rhythm was half a beat slower. We can only bet that there were no bullets in the pistol of Millsap's half basket.
Swish——!
Wrong guess, Millsap's half-basket pistol had bullets.
With a height of 2.03 meters, playing power forward, without height and without a basket, it is difficult to stand out.
This season, Millsap's mid-range shooting percentage is only 49%, which is incomparable to the 53% at his peak. After all, his teammates have changed from Deron Williams to Mo Williams.
Both are Williams, both are All-Star level point guards, but their influence on the game is not at the same level.
Moreover, knowing that Millsap has this unique skill, it is impossible, absolutely impossible not to be targeted for defense.
Of course, Millsap's shooting percentage has dropped a lot, but it can still be done to deal with a rough guy like Jordan Hill.
9 to 12! !
Off the court, Mike Brown was very dissatisfied with the Lakers' defense, but his face was calm.
After all, the Lakers don't understand defense, and neither can the Jazz.
Looking back, the Lakers attack.
Paul controlled the ball to the frontcourt, distributed the ball to Gasol who was in the high post, and then cut inside and into the basket.
“While Gasol was blocking Mo Williams, he passed the ball hand-to-hand to Paul, using a small one to hit a big one, and misplaced the ball to attack Al Jefferson’s defense.
With a feint layup, Paul got an offensive opportunity like crossing the street in the early morning. He used an ordinary lob to send the damn basketball into the basket..."
Swish——!
Gasol and Paul teamed up to bully the Jazz's poor rim protection. They singled out Al Jefferson's weaknesses in offense and defense, and easily scored two points.
9 to 14! !
"Very nice cooperation. The Lakers' triangle offensive tactic is actually a variant of UCLA's air cut.
It's also a three-man combination of point guard, wing and interior.
The standard UCLA air cut has a very clear division of labor. One block and one pass. Every player needs to participate in a part of the offense. They are indispensable. The advantage is that ordinary players can easily execute it.
The triangle offensive tactic has very high requirements on the players' personal abilities.
Passing and screening are all handed over to the axis of the triangle offensive tactics, which is completed by Gasol. One person plays two roles.
In addition to excellent screening skills and supporting passing skills, this three-axis offensive system also needs to have excellent shooting skills, which can easily teach the opponent's defense and will not easily flank offensive players who receive the ball.
In addition to the very high pivot point of Gasol, there are also high requirements for the two offensive points of the triangle offensive tactic.
In order to open up space, these two offensive points need to have three-point shooting and the ability to run without the ball.
Compared to UCLA's air cuts, the triangle offensive tactical system is more three-dimensional..."
Su Bei's three-pointer, Gasol's mid-range shot, and Paul's rush to the basket, the three offensive ranges are all scoring threats.
UCLA's tactical attack is more single, mainly attacking the basket.
In the first few rounds, after a simple test, the Lakers players immediately responded defensively.
On the court, Mo Williams controlled the ball to the frontcourt and immediately passed the ball to Hayward. Su Bei did not stay close to him, but took half a step to shrink into the three-point line.
The same goes for Paul, dealing with Mo Williams' offense.
"After Hayward received the basketball, he did not attempt a three-point shot, but quickly handed the basketball back to Mo Williams.
Oh, Millsapra came out and set a high pick-and-roll for Mo Williams, and then, Mo Williams was flanked..."
Paul and Jordan Hill, leaving Millsap open, quickly double-teamed Mo Williams.
When the basketball was passed to Millsap, Jordan Hill quickly recovered the defense, and Paul also assisted in the defense. Anyway, he forced the Jazz to shoot away from the basket.
"Millsap didn't make waves, quickly transferred the ball to Al Jefferson in the corner on the right, and took the ball and hit Gasol with his back.
Oops, Kobe directly let Marvin Williams go, then came back and flanked Al Jefferson with Gasol.
The space in the paint area was compressed, and Al Jefferson also did not make a strong play. He quickly distributed the ball to the open Marvin Williams, and made a three-pointer from the right corner. He caught the ball, raised it, and raised his hand to shoot a three-point jumper. Take action..."
Kobe very actively turned around and rushed out to defend, but he was still unable to go back, and could only listen to the gunshot.
Bang-dang——!
“Missed three points!!
The opportunity came, and Marvin Williams' three-point shot failed.
A scramble for rebounds?
The Lakers had the advantage. Jordan Hill got the basketball, immediately threw it to Chris Paul, and quickly advanced with the ball to counterattack..."
Su Bei and Kobe continued to play music and then rushed, one to the left and one to the right, like two sharp blades, quickly piercing the heart of the Jazz.
Paul turned over Su Bei's card again, forming a 2-on-1 situation in the frontcourt.
"Subei has no trouble getting the ball, and the pattern is great!
He actually threw it to Kobe on the left again and took the ball towards the basket.
Hong Kong, this is the most stable counterattack!
Kobe dribbled the ball to the basket, and Hayward fought and retreated to the penalty area. Facing Kobe's jump for a layup, Hayward also jumped up quickly...
No!
Kobe showed off a back-up pass, faked a real pass, and sent the damn basketball to the right three-point corner. This ball was not a solid two-pointer, but a risky bet on a three-point shot. It was very unreasonable!
But it’s Su Bei who catches the ball, so it’s very reasonable. He catches the ball, lifts it, aims, raises his hand and shoots a three-point jumper..."
There was no one three meters away from Su Bei. The Jazz could only bet that Su Bei's three-point pistol had no bullets.
Swish——!
9 to 17! !
Wrong guess, Su Bei's three-point pistol has bullets in it! !
"pretty!!
Su Bei accurately hit a three-pointer.
This is called professionalism!
In the same three-pointer from the right corner, Marvin Williams' shot missed, and Su Bei's three-point shot made a solid hit.
In this round of offense, Su Bei's three-pointer was not very lethal, but extremely insulting!
The Lakers could have just ignored the Jazz's three-point shot..."
Su Bei's three-point shooting has broken away from the low-level taste of statistics and is a level that can kill opponents.
As for Marvin Williams, who just joined the Jazz this season, his three-point shooting percentage continues to drop, only 32%, averaging 2 shots per game and 0.7 hits.
Hayward's three-point shooting percentage has increased to 41%, and he has the potential to kill the game. However, he averages 3.4 shots per game and makes 1.4, which are basically wide-open shots. Use such a three-point shooting threat to test the Lakers. Who among the team's defense can't withstand such a three-point test!
Sure enough, after Sloan retired, the Jazz were still a team that was not good at long-range three-pointers.
Next, on defense, the Lakers began to frequently pile people into the penalty area, compressing the Jazz's two-point offensive space.
"Millsap received the ball low on the left and was immediately blocked by Su Bei for help.
Millsap's offense was tight and he couldn't find any space to shoot. He could only throw the basketball away. Hayward caught the ball again and Su Bei quickly returned to defense.
Hayward still didn't try a three-point shot and quickly moved the ball back to Mo Williams.
At the same time, Millsap, who had no offensive space in the low post, pulled up to the high post and provided a screen for Mo Williams to block Paul's pressing. Mo Williams took a step to the side and immediately lifted the ball. His hand was a three-point pull-up jumper..."
Mo Williams also wanted to be a good guy and play a tactical two-point offense, but the Lakers blocked the offensive space. He had no choice but to continue to try to break the Lakers' defense with three-point shots.
Bang-dang——!
If you don't listen to Lu Xun's advice, you will die if you try.
“Xiao Mo’s three points are also sent!!
Sure enough, the Lakers' defense is very effective. After Sloan retired, the Jazz were still the same boy as before, with no change in their three-point shooting threat.
The Lakers can continue and not count the Jazz's 3-point shooting as a living thing.
Oops, Al Jefferson made a great contribution. He grabbed the offensive rebound and hit the ball with his back. Then, he turned around and jumped for a layup. He made a hook in the air, dodged Gasol's block, and accurately drilled in. Basket…”
Swish——!
There is no shot that cannot be scored. If not, then try the second time!
Al Jefferson got back the basketball the Jazz lost, and then made a second attack to help the Jazz score two crucial points.
By the way, in addition to being an old hooker, Al Jefferson is also a strong and short rebounder. It's not surprising that Gasol can't compare.
11 to 17! !
The point difference is only 6 points, which is the distance between two three-pointers. The Jazz still have time to chase!
In the subsequent offense, Kobe received a pass from Paul, singled out Marvin Williams, broke into the three-point line, stopped for two points, then made a pull-up jumper...
Bang-dang——!
“Kobe’s shot was sent.
The Jazz got the rebound and immediately rushed up with the ball to counterattack.
Mo Williams rushed to the frontcourt, changed direction, continued to break into the penalty area, and then used his speed to force a layup... No, he flicked the basketball behind him in the air, and Millsap followed him to get the ball. Dunk with both hands and blast the basketball into the basket...
Bang-dang——!
Millsap's entire body hung on the basket and continued to help the Jazz score.
The Jazz's offense picked up and they closed the gap again..."
Looking back, Paul broke through with the ball and played a pick-and-roll tactic with Gasol who was in the high post. After getting rid of Mo Williams, Paul made an emergency stop and pulled up the ball, then raised his hand and shot a two-point jumper... …
Swish——!
“Yes!!
Paul scored a beautiful two-point attack.
This is Paul’s best attack method. The unsolvable mid-range shot, plus the shooting opportunities created by the pick-and-roll tactics, are just a scoring problem. It’s really unbeatable..."
After the first quarter, the score was 33-24, and the Lakers had a 9-point lead.
The Jazz's three-point shot never came. The team shot 1 out of 5 and it was nothing.
There is no threat from three-pointers. When the two-point offensive area is compressed, although they can bite some scores by taking advantage of the basketball board and using second offensive opportunities to score, the Lakers still rely on their three-point advantage to accumulate bit by bit. A winning advantage.
In the first quarter, Subei made 4 of 5, 3 of 4 three-pointers, and 1 of 1 free throws. He scored 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. He became the most beautiful player offensively.
Defensively, Hayward only allowed 1 of 3, and the only goal was a sneak attack at the basket. Rounding it all off, Hayward was beaten, showing his ability to be both offensive and defensive.
Kobe was 3 of 5 and Paul was 3 of 4, both scoring 6 points. Their performance was just okay.
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(End of chapter)
