Dunleavy saw the note and then looked at Min Congda sitting on the sidelines, and he understood the meaning.
"To train Curry, now is indeed a good opportunity. Let him try with the ball, right? We are going to lose anyway. If we really lose, it is not my fault. It was the general manager who asked me to do that."
Dunleavy does not have any psychological pressure as a head coach now, and this may be the most relaxing year of his coaching career.
As a result, the record turned out to be pretty good, much better than in some seasons when the team was suffering from deep hatred.
Since Min Congda is determined to train Curry, just listen to him.
Even the boss Sterling listens to Min Congda, why shouldn't he?
The score on the court has become 92:105, and the Lakers lead by 13 points.
There are more than 4 minutes left before the end of the game.
Dunleavy called a short timeout, and the Clippers players were a little confused.
Why did the person who just changed the timeout pause again?
Dunleavy called the players to the sidelines and said: "Baron, hand over the ball to Curry later. Curry, you control the ball and organize the team's offense. This is what Mr. Smart means."
Dunleavy did not forget to emphasize the point of passing the blame at the end.
It was the general manager who asked Curry to take charge, not me.
Baron Davis, if you have any objections, go to the general manager, don't come to me.
Curry, if you think you can't win, don't come to me. Smart wants to train you.
But Dunleavy didn't expect that neither of them had any objections to this.
After a period of cooperation, Baron Davis has recognized Curry's ability.
When the two appeared on the court together, Davis would hand the ball to Curry from time to time.
He also often passes the ball to Curry and plays some coordination.
Curry won't have any problems anymore. His confidence on the offensive end is gradually building up.
After playing for less than half a season, he found that some players in the NBA were only as good as this.
Playing against them on the court is not much more difficult than it was in college.
After all, he had poor teammates in college, so he was under greater pressure.
In the Clippers, he also has many teammates to help shoulder the responsibility.
The 20-second pause ended quickly and the two sides returned to the court.
Thornton served a throw-in, and Curry ran to the midline to catch the ball.
When Curry has the ball, Fisher can't easily fight.
Players with the ball will be protected and will be called for fouls if they engage in casual confrontations.
At this time, Gasol cooperated very well and came out to set a pick-and-roll for Curry.
Although he hasn't practiced with the team much, Gasol's tactical awareness is there.
When he heard the coach say that Curry should take charge, he knew that he must provide a screen for Curry.
Gasol's body is thicker than that of his brother. A very solid pick and roll completely blocked Fisher.
Curry quickly shot a three-pointer from the top of the arc, and Bynum couldn't guard it at all. Then he watched the ball pass through the center of the basket and hit!
No more endless running, no need to sneak around the baseline or the bottom corner, no need to endure repeated confrontations during the movement.
A simple pick-and-roll at the top of the high arc, and a three-pointer was obtained.
This is just the beginning.
The Lakers seemed to be affected by the consecutive timeouts just now, and their condition suddenly dropped a lot.
Gasol caught the ball and turned around for a layup that was blocked by his younger brother Gasol!
The younger brother knows his playing habits very well.
After successfully blocking the shot, Randolph got the ball and immediately gave it to Curry.
Curry holds the ball and pushes back. Curry with the ball in his hand is completely different from him without the ball.
Curry without the ball is erratic, but Curry with the ball is majestic.
At such a young age, he is starting to attract enough defensive attention.
Fisher, Kobe, and Gasol inside are all staring at him.
Slipping the baseline, the Lakers' defensive formation was compressed, and Curry passed a short pass to Randolph, who was cutting in the air.
Randolph caught the ball and made a layup, and the score reached 97:105.
Only 8 points left.
The Lakers still have to rely on Kobe Bryant to break through in the middle and easily get past Gasol.
The left-hand layup was successful, 97:107.
10 points difference and 3 minutes left.
The Clippers are recovering, but they don't have much time left.
Time was snatched away. Curry quickly crossed the half court and accelerated to get rid of Fisher again!
Directly shot a 45-degree three-pointer from the left, and hit it again!
Curry's second three-pointer of the fourth quarter.
100:107.
The speed of chasing points is really fast.
Kobe holds the ball in the high post and beats Davis with his back.
The jump shot after turning around also hit!
100:109!
Kobe was ready to take a rest.
Who knew that in the last few minutes, I would have to force myself to perform at my best.
Curry still controls the ball, picks and rolls, picks and rolls again, double screens!
The Lakers basket was empty, and Curry went straight to the basket for a layup!
Randolph and Gasol's two pick-and-roll screens left the Lakers empty inside.
Phil Jackson, who had been sitting on the sidelines, was not satisfied with the defense.
Being knocked out of a stable position by Curry, losing two points like this is really undeserved.
Only 8 seconds have passed.
102:109, the Lakers still have a 7-point advantage.
Seeing the hope of chasing points, the Clippers began to double-team Kobe.
Kobe passed the ball to Artest in the corner.
Empty, three-point shot!
This is a desperate defensive tactic by the Clippers.
Don't double-team Kobe and let him play alone. If you do this one ball after another, there is a high probability that he will be killed until the end of the game.
The Rockets were beaten to death in several games in last year's playoffs.
If you don't believe in evil, expect Battier's blind defense to affect Kobe.
Unfortunately, it had no effect, and Kobe scored one after another in the final stage.
If Kobe is double-teamed and Kobe hits hard, the probability of hitting will be low.
Kobe passed the ball, not allowing him to pass inside, and exposed the gap in the three-pointer.
In the final stage, let your shooters shoot. If I make a shot, I'll be unlucky.
But if you fail to make a shot, I will have a chance!
Artest's corner three-pointer missed!
A long rebound, Gasol grabbed it.
This is a very critical rebound.
If the Lakers get it, the game may end early.
And if the Clippers get it, they still have hope of making a comeback.
It's also a rebound. In the first quarter, you just pick one up under the basket.
The value is completely different from grabbing it among many people now.
Gasol gave the ball to Baron Davis.
Davis passed halftime and took the initiative to hand the ball to Curry.
He knows that Curry is in better shape now.
Curry got the ball, but did not take advantage of it.
He observed from a high position that the Lakers' defense was expanding outward.
It was obviously stirred up by Curry.
Randolph suddenly stepped in and asked for position under the basket.
Curry didn't hesitate and passed a quick pass to Randolph.
Randolph caught the ball and turned around for a layup!
Two point hit!
104:109, only 5 points away from catching up!
There is more than 1 minute left before the end of the game.
Phil Jackson finally couldn't sit still and called a timeout.
And Min Congda looked at Curry's calm and measured performance, and at the same time, he was unparalleled in speed.
I thought: "I can't keep this kid!"
(End of chapter)
