Because of the shooting practice before the game between the Lakers and Grizzlies, Du Kang personally supervised Howard's three-point shooting training.
So the focus of the entire arena has changed at this time. Considering the past personality of coach D, Du Kang, Grizzlies head coach Hollins feels that Du Kang is making something out of nothing, which is very reasonable.
Since Du Kang became famous, Sun Tzu's Art of War and Thirty-Six Strategies have been sold out in NBA. Regardless of whether you understand it or not, you should buy a book to read it.
There have been a lot of incidents where books were turned against and people were slapped in the face after being asked questions by reporters after bragging. Hollins is one of the few people in the NBA who has actually watched it.
As for understanding or not understanding this, it’s hard to say. No one dares to say that they understand this kind of writing.
But it is true that Hollins has his own understanding. He immediately felt that Coach D was insulting his IQ.
After the reactions of Randolph and other players. Later, he felt that he might have insulted Coach D's IQ.
But in the end, he didn't even understand who insulted whose intelligence.
"It must be like this. Coach D just wants this result. He just wants me to become suspicious in the end!" Hollins, who was standing on the sidelines, glared at Du Kang fiercely.
Coach D's fame has made it ridiculous for NBA coaches to be surrounded by him. During previous games, it was impossible for him to consider whether Howard would shoot a three-pointer.
It was because of Coach D that he almost collapsed over the question of whether Howard would make a three-pointer.
"Du, did you really allow Howard to shoot three-pointers in this game?"
"Of course." Du Kang was very confident, but Ham next to him was very uneasy. Howard has indeed developed some three-point shooting ability recently, but can he reach the standard of shooting in normal games?
Ham looked towards the court curiously. The starting lineup for the Lakers in this game is Howard, Yi Jianlian, Carter, Kobe and Nash.
The Grizzlies' starting lineup is Gasol, Randolph, Prince, Tony Allen and Conley.
"The game is very difficult!" Ham felt his legs were shaking. This game is very important, related to the NBA's new winning streak.
It’s also related to the Lakers’ ranking. It is more related to the name of the D coaching team. How can you not want to win? But the Lakers faced the Grizzlies this season and lost completely!
A miserable one. Do you think the Lakers already lost miserably in the game when D'Antoni was fired?
No, what was even worse was the last confrontation with the Grizzlies. Kobe was blocked on 7-of-23 shots, and Howard was beaten on 2-of-7 shots. There were 5 fouls and 5 turnovers in the game.
Howard played against the Grizzlies this season, averaging less than 5 points per game. Nash played against the Grizzlies, averaging 7 points and 6 turnovers per game.
Take a look at the data. If Du hadn't been in charge of the Lakers and brought them up, he wouldn't have any confidence in beating the Grizzlies, and he would be the Lakers' nemesis!
Even though the sun is shining now, the shadow brought by the grizzly bear is still hard to forget.
"Really, can we win?" Ham trembled and looked at the field. On the court, the game started, and Howard won the first offensive ball of the game with a jump ball for the Lakers.
Although this season has been jointly strangled or jointly killed by the two bears. But Howard's jump ball is still very stable.
After the jump ball was successful, Howard did not rush forward as hard as before. Instead, he waited for Nash's arrival, followed Nash, protected Nash, and came to the three-point line.
Conley's defense is very good, his athletic ability is also very good, he can run and jump, and his skills are comprehensive and solid. He is definitely one of the opponents that veteran point guards like Nash are least willing to face.
This once Oden's childhood sweetheart and younger brother has now grown into a nightmare for many NBA star point guards.
In the last game, Conley almost choked Nash to death. But this time, it's different. Nash was very calm in the face of Conley's harassment.
"Nash and Howard have a great understanding!"
"I don't know if Howard's three-pointer is there now, but Howard is really willing to protect Nash on the court!" Some Nash fans wanted to cry when they saw Howard's protection of Nash in this game.
Damn it, the last time the Lakers and the Grizzlies played against each other, if Howard had such enthusiasm, how could he be exposed like that?
In fact, Nash fans are grateful to the great coach D every day. It's just that the limelight of Nash fans has been completely overshadowed by the fans of the four major defenders, so no one knows it.
Under Coach D, Nash is no longer alone or struggling. Nash's body, without the help of his teammates, any quasi-star guard in the NBA would be able to defeat him. He is really like a thousand people on the court.
Nash came outside the three-point line under the protection of Howard. Under the pressure of Conley, he turned his back and used Howard's screen to get rid of Conley's defense and penetrated into the three-point line.
Simple and chic. After Nash passed the three-point line, he did not play a pick-and-roll with Yi Jianlian as usual, nor did he hit the ball to Kobe, who was entangled by Tony Allen.
"Nash is opening up the defense for Howard!" After Nash took away Gasol, Conley needed to go back immediately to replace Gasol's defense against Nash.
It's impossible for Gasol to help defend all the time. Just when Conley ran towards Gasol and Nash.
Halfway through the run, Nash passed the ball from behind, and the ball came to Howard at the top of the arc. At this time, there was no defender in front of Howard.
Conley is going to chase Nash, and there is no way he can turn around and defend Howard's three-pointer. Randolph is not stupid, and he is not stupid either.
Of course, Gasol, who is currently guarding Nash, will not leave early. Conley has not arrived yet. He means leaving to guard Howard's three-pointer. If Howard passes the ball again, it will be over. He is not an idiot.
All I can say is that Nash's running pass after the pick-and-roll was so exciting. It created a huge space and a lot of time for Howard to shoot this three-pointer.
There is so much space that there is no one in front of me for three meters. There was so much time that before he took action, he still had time to kiss the green bracer on his wrist and then shout again.
"Green protects me!" Howard's scene was so funny that the entire arena burst into laughter.
Even many viewers in front of the TV were amused. Including Popovich.
"In Lakers games, the four major guards and YI, Nash are responsible for bringing shock, while Howard is responsible for bringing happiness." That's why so many people are willing to watch Lakers games.
It looks really good.
"Not to mention, Howard's shooting posture is really quite standard."
"I guess after the Grizzlies defensive players saw Howard shooting from beyond the three-point line, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, ha..." O'Neal choked before he could finish laughing.
A swipe! The sound of a three-pointer hitting is very clear. Randolph, who had already blocked Yi Jianlian and was about to grab a backcourt rebound, closed his eyes hard and then opened them again, thinking he had seen it wrong.
The Lakers fans at the scene were stunned at this time. As for Grizzlies head coach Hollins, Popovich, Scott Brooks, and George Karl are in front of the TV.
I feel like my back is suddenly getting cold!
"real or fake?"
"Is this luck?"
"impossible?"
"Howard hit a three-pointer?"
"Coach D really helped Howard practice three-pointers"... The whole world began to doubt. Yes, even the Lakers fans at the scene were not cheering at this time, but were skeptical.
Howard hit a three-pointer. It's incredible that O'Neal made a three-pointer. Even David Stern on the sidelines was in disbelief and discussing something with other NBA officials next to him.
The expression on Yao Ming's face on the sidelines was so embarrassing.
"Mom, dad is stupid!" Mrs. Yao said, mom is also stupid now! You Du Shushu are too strong!
It is in such an atmosphere. Howard, who hit a three-pointer on the court, ignored the stunned world at this moment and kissed the wristband on his wrist very coquettishly while paying tribute to Du Kang next to him.
The expression on his face is very handsome and cold. You can tell he has imitated Iverson's style. But Howard's heart was very excited and hot.
"Hahahaha, this time, it's finally my turn to pay tribute, hahahaha!" Let's put it this way, each of the four defenders paid tribute to Du Kang again and again, but they looked at him with greed.
And what's interesting is that after Howard paid tribute to Du Kang, he deliberately pointed another finger without a green wristband in the direction of the Van Gundy brothers.
Well, to be precise, it's pointing at Van Gundy. The meaning is very obvious. Did you see that, as you said, I can only defend and cannot attack at all. Now you see, it’s not that the great beast cannot attack, it’s that you are too weak!
"Stan, Howard's calling you names."
"Jeff, I know it without you having to tell me." In the stands, Van Gundy looked ugly. Most of them were angry at Howard, a heartless disciple.
A small number of people really feel ashamed and feel inferior to others. He has led Howard for so many years, but he never discovered Howard's offensive talent.
Coach D, how long have you been taking Howard with you? It takes less than three months to fully count. Coach D has already developed Howard's three-point shot?
To be fair, even if Howard really hit the open three-pointer just now, Van Gundy still doesn't believe it.
In fact, most people can't believe it.
"Isn't it just an open three-pointer?"
"Has this guy forgotten that the first three-pointer of his career was made by me with the Magic!" Howard forgot.
He didn't forget it!
"Luck, Howard's open three-pointer is luck!" In fact, this is what Grizzlies coach Hollins shouted to the court from the sidelines at this time.
"Howard's three-pointer was just luck. Don't worry about him. We can play as we want!" Howard can make three-pointers. For the Lakers, the strategy is of great significance.
Not to mention that when Howard hit the three-pointer just now, Popovich felt a chill down his back in front of the TV.
If not handled well, this is something that can shake the Grizzlies' morale.
"Shaq, do you really think this is luck?"
"Of course, I absolutely don't believe that Howard can make a three-pointer. In fact, I have also hit a three-pointer in my career. That was with the Magic. It was in the 1995-96 season. At that time..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Shaq, we've all heard your story. Now you just need to tell me, do you believe Howard can hit his second three-pointer in this game?"
"Shaq, since Charles is so interested, let's make a bet."
"..." O'Neill was silent. Buckley and Kenny Smith's skillful way of cheating gamblers really made the audience in front of the TV happy and distressed at the same time.
O'Neal was deceived terribly by these two people.
"Is the great Shaq a coward?"
"Of course I'm not a coward, I just think there's something wrong with this way of betting. Hitting the second open three-pointer doesn't reflect the greatness of Coach D. The true greatness of Coach D is that Howard can hit a defensive three-pointer!"
"Charles, can I?"
"I don't have a problem, but I also have a suggestion. Instead of kissing the donkey's ass this time, kiss Howard's ass!" Damn it!
Barkley, you are too cruel! You made a bet before that you kissed Kobe's butt, but Kobe didn't dare to take it off.
But if it were O'Neal, Howard would definitely dare to take it off! Farke!
"Okay!" Seeing O'Neal finally gritting his teeth and agreeing, Kenny Smith was excited, and the audience in front of the TV was excited.
ъAnd on the court, there was a bang! Zach Randolph failed to hit Yi Jianlian in the back. The rebound was grabbed by Tony Allen.
Tony Allen has a strong offensive rebounding ability, averaging about 2 offensive rebounds per game.
Being active is one thing, having good physical fitness, being able to run and jump and having long arms and legs is another. More importantly, the Bears can really mix things up at the basket.
Tony Allen did not attack after grabbing the offensive rebound, but hit the ball outside to Conley. Conley continued to organize and hit the ball to the basket to Randolph.
This time, Randolph did not underestimate the opponent again. He sat down one more time and finally opened up space. After pushing Yi Jianlian away, he hit a small hook under the basket.
"Strong!" Many NBA professionals on the sidelines were secretly stunned when they saw Randolph's offense under the basket.
The defense just now was not a problem with Yi Jianlian's defense. Even Duncan couldn't bear to face Randolph's humiliation.
And this is where the Two Bears are powerful. Randolph is like O'Neal. Gasol looks like Duncan. These two people, in the past few seasons, have been synonymous with invincibility in the NBA interior.
The two complement each other so well. When attacking, Randolph arched the basket and Gasol opened up the space in the mid-range.
When defending, Randolph guarded the basket and Gasol helped defend outside. Coupled with Tony Allen, Conley and Prince outside, they are all long-armed defenders who can run.
Therefore, no matter who it is in the entire league, they have to drag their skin when encountering the Grizzlies. This is definitely not a joke.
Howard, the NBA's number one center, plays like an undercover rookie against the Grizzlies. It's the Lakers' turn to attack.
The atmosphere at the scene was obviously different again. For a moment, all the cameras on the scene were focused on Howard on the court and Du Kang on the sidelines.
"Coach D is still asking Howard to pull out! Coach D asked the Lakers players to hit the ball into Howard's hands!" Originally, many people thought that Yi Jianlian had been tricked by Randolph just now, and Coach D would ask the Lakers to organize an offense for Yi Jianlian. .
Unexpectedly, in the end, Coach D still asked the Lakers to hit the ball to Howard outside the three-point line.
Because he hit his first three-pointer, Howard now feels light and airy. So excited.
After receiving Kobe's pass this time, although there was still no defensive player in front of Howard, he did not make any adjustments this time, did not kiss the wristband, and did not shout the slogan "Green protects me". He shot directly with great confidence.
Then... there was a bang! Blacksmithing. Hear the sound of hammering. The audience at the scene actually breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that the world where Howard can shoot three-pointers is too strange. Even Lakers fans may find it too incredible.
"Our coach D is amazing, but he is not a god!" The crazy shouts of the Lakers DJ at the scene represented the aspirations of Lakers fans at this time.
My coach D is still a human being, not a god. This is much more real.
"Hahahaha, that shot Howard just made was indeed luck. Charles, just wait and kiss Howard's ass!"
"Shaq, don't be too happy too early!" Although he said it very hard. But Barkley is really scared now.
Farke! Isn't Coach D really ineffective this time? But after thinking about it for a moment, this is Howard's three-pointer. The bet he made with O'Neal just now was indeed too hasty!
"Is it really luck?" Yao Ming in the stands also breathed a sigh of relief. Van Gundy's face also looks much better.
On the sidelines, Du Kang was applauding. Of course he has to applaud. If Howard can't open up the Grizzlies' space, the Lakers' offense should stop playing and just compete with the Grizzlies.
A young team like the Thunder, a dynamic team, will feel like they are falling apart after beating the Grizzlies.
Just a group of classic cars like the Lakers can be ground into tofu by grizzly bears. The reason why we didn't let Ah Lian hit hard under the basket just now was to protect Ah Lian's physical strength.
The young Lakers are also not physically strong enough, with the United Arab Emirates 85. Howard and Kobe's physical strength is over 90.
When the Lakers beat the Grizzlies, they must not fall into a sloppy style of play. The space must be widened! Improving Howard's three-point shooting ability is not to deal with the Spurs.
You don't need this against the Spurs. This is used against the Grizzlies, Nuggets and Thunder!
"Coach D still seems to believe in Howard!"
"Maybe this time, Coach D will realize for the first time that he is not truly omnipotent, hahahaha." For a moment, O'Neal became arrogant again.
On the court, the Grizzlies attack. The Grizzlies' offense is slow, it's a positional battle, it's a waste of time.
Randolph arched inside, but this time he did not arch away Yi Jianlian, and hit the ball to Gasol who was supporting him. Gasol attacked Tony Allen and succeeded in a layup.
Guarding Tony Allen was Nash. This is indeed a disadvantage. Mainly because Yi Jianlian was stuck by Randolph and Howard was lifted out by Gasol.
It looks like Nash's defense failed. In fact, the Bears' offensive threat is too great. Such an offensive threat is extremely suitable for Tony Allen's excellent running ability.
"4 to 3, the Grizzlies have overtaken the score, and now it's the Lakers' turn to attack. Will Coach D still let Howard attack from beyond the three-point line?!" It's the Lakers' turn to attack, and the atmosphere at the scene is once again has changed.
So excited! Everyone is excited! The audience in front of the TV was very excited. The three tNt commentators on site were particularly excited!
The Lakers fans at the scene, Hamm and Clifford next to Du Kang, were very nervous at this time. The Lakers have fallen behind.
But Du Kang still avoids a head-on confrontation with the Grizzlies. Can it be avoided? Does Du really want to pin his hopes on Howard's three-pointer?
"Bobo, what do you think Coach D will choose?"
"If I were the head coach of the Lakers, I wouldn't have a choice." Popovich said with a smile. To fight a grizzly bear, you have to hide and fight!
Hardly, even Duncan couldn't stand it, and even the Spurs, who were number one in the Western Conference back then, couldn't stand it! Why did he cut to UcLA for the Spurs?
Wasn't it because he was defeated by the Grizzlies in 2011 and reversed by the Thunder in 2012 that made him fear these beastly teams in the Western Conference.
Hard to beat, the current Spurs will definitely not be able to beat the Grizzlies and Thunder. You can only rely on the system and avoid fighting. The Princeton system is a system of avoiding and attacking.
UcLA is the strongest system that hides and plays. The Lakers don't have such a hide-and-play offensive system. After all, Coach D took over the Lakers too late, the Lakers personnel had changed too much, and it would take time to build the system, so it was too late.
Coach D took a different approach and chose to develop Howard's three-point shooting ability. It can only be said that Coach D is really bold.
As long as you are brave, Warcraft can also give birth... No, let it go three points. Coach D has no choice. To stop the Bears, Howard must be on the court.
Therefore, Howard can only be allowed to practice three-pointers.
"Coach D is smiling now. He must be feeling helpless." At this moment, there was an exclamation on the TV.
Popovich looked over to the TV.
"Coach D really continues to believe that Howard can hit a three-pointer and change the Grizzlies' defense!" On the court, Howard was left empty-handed again.
"Howard was let go this time was intentional by Grizzlies head coach Hollins. He was provoking Coach D!" Because of the last strike.
Howard didn't dare to be so anxious this time. Kiss the wristband.
"Green protects me!" All procedures are completed. Howard felt that his soul was particularly peaceful.
The Lakers fans on the sidelines were so nervous that they couldn't breathe. Hollins on the sidelines was about to laugh out loud at this time.
What does it mean that poor students have too much stationery? This is it! Look at Ray Allen, when he shoots three-pointers, does he have so many forms?
"Hahahaha, Howard really thinks Coach D can bless him like God, ha...cough, cough, cough, cough..." A swipe!
This time, O'Neal was so stifled by Howard's three-pointer that he coughed.
"Oh my God, Howard hit two three-pointers in one game!"
"How is this possible?!" O'Neal was already dumbfounded. Hollins on the edge of the court was also dumbfounded.
When he took the initiative to let Howard shoot just now, he was deliberately provoking Coach D, and he was deliberately allowing Howard's shot to damage the morale of the Lakers.
Let the Lakers take the initiative to fight the Grizzlies. He really didn't expect Howard to actually hit a three-pointer!
"No way, this is definitely not true, luck, luck!" Thinking of this, Hollins once again stood on the sidelines and shouted to the Grizzlies players on the court.
"Luck, Howard's three-pointer is still luck!" The Grizzlies players on the court were indeed a little panicked at this time.
There is no way, Howard hit two three-pointers in one game. This is ridiculous. He saw God once in one night. It was his dream. If he saw God twice in one night, it cannot be called a dream.
"Steve Nash stole it!" On the court, the Grizzlies sent a baseline kick, and Nash directly completed the steal.
After the steal, facing the rushing Randolph, Nash passed the ball from behind and hit it directly outside the three-point line.
"Nash has no offense!"
"Nash passed the ball to Howard!" Conley, who was about to catch the ball, saw the ball intercepted by Nash midway. When he saw Nash passing the ball out, Conley went straight to Howard!
This time, no matter what, it is impossible to let go! Howard caught the ball. Conley immediately rushed to Howard after catching the ball and got close to him.
Howard looked at Conley beneath him with contempt and smiled. Howard, who was holding the basketball in both hands, gracefully bent his right hand, lowered his head and kissed the green wristband on his wrist.
Damn it! Chinese netizens in the Penguin Live broadcast room were dumbfounded when they saw Howard treating Conley like nothing.
So sexy! Has Howard ever played so coquettishly before? Or is it that you got infected after playing with the top four guards and Nash for a long time?
"Oh my God!" Audiences here in the United States, whether on TV, in person, or online, were all shocked by Howard's confidence, calmness, and arrogance.
"Conley is right in front of him, and he is still praying to his God, Coach D!" After kissing the wristband.
"Green protects me." Conley, who was under Howard, clearly heard what Howard said.
He was ignored by Howard! Howard simply treated him like air! Howard really took him for granted. Who is the person he usually shoots at?
That's Kobe! Who do you think Conley is? After Howard took action. Without even looking at Conley in front of him.
From beginning to end, I didn't even glance at it. After finishing the shot, he made a celebration gesture like that of Superman in the Slam Dunk Contest, pointing to the sky.
Only, this time, he was pointing at Du Kang on the sidelines. See Howard celebrating in advance to pay tribute to him. Du Kang had a smile on his face.
Howard has always been good at playing.
"This goal won't go in. No matter how much fun Howard plays, he won't go in!" Seeing how pretentious and arrogant Howard was on the court, O'Neal went crazy with jealousy!
Damn it! Celebrate in advance! Damn you, you actually celebrated in advance! ! ! Why couldn't I be teammates with the four top guards back then?
He wouldn't believe it even to death that Howard's brain could come up with such a coquettish way of pretending!
"I won't go in, I won't go in, I won't go in!" O'Neal was shouting in his heart. Hollins's heart was screaming.
In front of the TV, Popovich was also screaming in his heart. A swipe! Three point hit!
"Oh my God, incredible three points!"
"Coach D, he is back with Superman!" The whole audience was excited! The whole world was shocked! …………
