After the first quarter, the Heat's biggest problem is how to restrict Yao Ming.
But for Stan Van Gundy, this issue is not something that needs attention.
because……
After Yao Ming finished the first quarter, his chest heaved violently!
Scoring 18 points in a single quarter is awesome.
But his consecutive playing time in this game exceeded 10 minutes.
This is obviously not his usual rhythm.
There was nothing he could do about this game. Jeff Van Gundy only hated himself for not bringing Taylor's "secret weapon" on the court as soon as possible, so that Yao Ming might not have had to do so much useless work and consume so much physical energy.
He could only let Yao Ming rest for two or three minutes in the second quarter.
Stan Van Gundy also knew that his brother would make such an arrangement.
So less than a minute and a half into the second quarter, he immediately put all the main players on the court.
The only person he left off the court was Odom.
Stan Van Gundy gave him enough rest time for this master who tends to lose his mind once he fights continuously.
Anyway, he still has Alstom to use.
It just so happens that it can change the offensive rhythm of the entire team.
In the last game against the Pistons, Alston and Woody's pick-and-roll effect was not significant. This is because the Pistons' original defense ability is here, which is the top level in the league.
The Rockets are far apart in this regard.
Especially Maurice Taylor.
The problem of low defensive ability has become more obvious.
Cato's better aspects than him were also reflected at this time:
Although Cato's movement ability is slow, his tonnage and size can occupy the space under the basket very well, preventing the Heat from easily threatening the basket.
How is it like now?
Taylor couldn't limit Woody's air cuts at all. Alston relied on his smart passing to pass the ball to Woody's hands in time.
When Stan Van Gundy saw that the Rockets had such a problem inside, he replaced Jimmy Butler on the wing with Gerald Wallace, and asked him to work with Woody to constantly cut to the basket and use personal running. Contain the opponent's defense line.
The entire Rockets defensive lineup was instantly in chaos.
Jeff Van Gundy had to replace all the key players on the court as quickly as possible.
But this is not enough to solve the current dilemma of the Rockets. He is caught in a dilemma.
The current situation is:
If Cato plays, then Yao Ming will have no partner who can help him create a 1v1 situation at the basket; and if Taylor is on the court, his ability to prevent opponents from cutting air will decline significantly.
Bill Walton looked at Yao Ming, who was helpless on the court, and saw the helpless expression on his face that he had "nothing to do with his strength." He couldn't help but said: "The Rockets management should think about it carefully and make the right deal. Let Yao Ming have a reliable helper, I mean...after Shaquille O'Neal, another big center with dominance at the basket has appeared. As a team management, at this time, we should consider what he needs. The Rockets The team is a team with a center tradition, and that history gives them enough experience to deal with similar things..."
The reason why he said these words instead of advising the Rockets at this time is also very simple:
In this game, the Rockets are already in a "dead end"!
Because, Yao Ming has a shortcoming that is becoming more and more obvious:
After he managed to gain some weight, he started having issues with his fitness!
He played a "super" performance in the first quarter of this game, but the Heat's exhaustion of his physical energy was undoubtedly successful.
In the third quarter, Yao Ming's mistakes began to increase, and some of his ball handling in the open space were no longer as efficient as before.
By the fourth quarter, his agility that didn't match his body shape completely disappeared, replaced by clumsy and slow movements.
He is tired!
The game also completely lost its suspense at this time.
The point difference has widened to more than 10 points, and after Yao Ming's efficiency became lower, the Rockets also lost their last "sharp edge." 108 to 93, the Heat defeated the Rockets by 15 points at their home court.
Woody once again had the last laugh in the "Chinese Derby".
The Heat completed their "season double play" against the Rockets!
Yao Ming scored 32 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 assists.
To be precise, with 3 minutes and 25 seconds left in the third quarter, Yao Ming had already scored 28 points, but it took him more than a quarter to get the remaining 4 points.
It can be seen how much his physical energy was consumed in this game!
Woody's scoring in this game returned to normal, no, it should be said, he performed exceptionally, scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 3 assists.
The shooting percentage is as high as 55%!
The free throw shooting rate is also above 70%.
If there is anything Woody was dissatisfied with in this game, it might be his mid-range shooting percentage.
His shooting felt very good from the beginning of the game, and he made consecutive shots.
At the end of the first half, his mid-range shooting percentage was as high as 60%!
But starting from the second half, his condition declined, and as he attacked the basket more often, his mid-range shooting sense was destroyed, and the sound of shooting was heard. Fortunately, the Heat's entire offensive had already started at that time. Otherwise, it is likely to become a foreshadowing.
However, Woody also knows that his mid-range is just like this for the time being. With continuous practice during this period, he has only changed from 72 points to 73 points. This is a long-term project that requires accumulation over time, including blocks and steals. Techniques that rely on consciousness are different. Shooting is really a basic skill that requires perseverance and persistence.
so……
take it easy!
The good news is that his mid-range shooting percentage is getting better and better some time ago, and he has become well-known in the league. More and more teams are afraid of his mid-range shooting.
Slowly, he will be labeled as a "CIC handsome boy".
This is enough!
As of now, Woody is very clear that his main offensive method is still at the basket, and the mid-range is just a method to prevent opponents from letting him go at will.
At least this season, that's the case.
This big victory completely relieved Stan Van Gundy's brow.
Not just because of the absence of Wade, the Heat won "two consecutive victories."
Also because it can be seen from this game that he has found a way to fill Wade's vacancy.
Looking at the entire process of this game, it is:
The Heat are back to being the same Heat team they were before!
"You won't notice at all that this team is missing a core player who averages 16.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game!" This was Kenny Smith's summary after the game. He also believed that Stan Van Gundy's performance this time The formation change achieved the tactical purpose:
Make up for Dwyane Wade's impact on this team.
Many media also agreed with his point of view.
Wade stared at his big cheeks, and big snot almost flowed from his nostrils.
no……
Will my absence be made up for so quickly?
Is this it?
He really wanted to say:
This is just a game, what does this mean?
But the Heat's next three games showed that their plan can really make up for Wade's absence.
This is still a journey of "three consecutive guests".
The opponents are the Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Memphis Grizzlies.
If the Bucks and Celtics are not strong enough, then the Grizzlies are definitely considered a strong team. Although they are only ranked seventh in the Western Conference, judging from their record, they can be ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference. position of three.
It has won one more game than the Heat and is an absolute formidable opponent.
But even the Grizzlies were still defeated easily by the Heat just like the previous game.
Woody faced Pau Gasol and conquered his delicate body with his tough performance.
In these three games, Stan Van Gundy's arrangement is simple.
If he is facing a team that has a "heavy tank" inside that cannot be attacked, he will arrange a lineup of "Odom, Caron Butler and Woody", and use the pick-and-roll between Odom and Woody. , or Odom's own "breakthrough" from behind to change the opponent's formation and achieve the purpose of allowing outside shots.
Caron Butler and Jones can be considered the league's top "outside shooting".
When facing an opponent's team with weak interior defensive capabilities, a combination of Woody, Gerald Wallace and Alston were arranged to bomb the opponent's basket through constant air cuts.
That's how the Grizzlies were washed away by them.
In this "three-game away win streak", Woody averaged 23.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3 blocks, and 1.67 steals per game; Odom averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1 block per game. Statistics; Jones can get 14 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists, and can average 1.3 three-pointers per game; Caron Butler can average 11.3 points and 2.3 assists per game; Gerald Wallace can average 11.3 points and 2.3 assists per game. To 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists; Alston can average 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, and can score 1 three-pointer in every game. Grant averages 6.67 points and 4.6 rebounds per game...
It can be seen from the data that each of them plays many roles in the system.
Almost everyone's data is very versatile, and they cooperate very well with each other.
It always makes people feel that a certain "big cheek" looks superfluous at this time.
What worries Wade the most is...
No one is talking about him anymore!
A bunch of media are all trying to prove to Woody:
The Heat really relied on him to rise!
Before this, Woody's popularity surpassed the other two "geniuses", but there were still some subtle voices that thought:
The Heat's success this season is not only due to the presence of Woody, but also the presence of Wade. Pat Riley has a keen eye and selected two of the most outstanding rookies in the 2003 draft. First, the Heat have just become the "dark horse"!
They even believe that if it is a combination of LeBron James and Wade, or Carmelo Anthony and Wade, their respective teams can also achieve the level of transformation of the Heat.
Of course, this sound is very small.
And the Cavaliers sending away Ricky Davis is proof of a change of direction...
LeBron James and Wade can't necessarily coexist.
Because Wade also plays a "ball-carrying core" style of play!
"So, the formula is Woody plus Wade, which equals Woody plus LeBron, or Woody plus Carmelo Anthony?"
This is a report from Sports Illustrated.
This is also the only good news for Wade during this period.
From the perspective of this report, he is on the same level as LeBron and Carmelo Anthony!
Co-authored, are these the real "three geniuses"?
As for Woody…
"Sports Illustrated" shot him for his third magazine cover, with the theme:
"Beyond the Prodigy"!
Moreover, this is not a unilateral move by Sports Illustrated, but a promotional event jointly conducted by them and Adidas.
The long-awaited shoe has finally come out. Adidas has been brewing for more than half a year and finally launched Woody's first signature shoe. Although the release time is still one week later than Tracy McGrady, the entire event is full of sincerity. From the time they teamed up with "Sports" This can be seen through the promotion of "Illustrated Magazine".
The name of Woody’s first signature shoe is a Sports Illustrated theme:
Above all the proud ones!
Obviously, in the eyes of these two parties, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are no longer as famous as Woody...
This sneaker is mainly made of domineering red.
Woody's No. 95 is covered in shoes!
At the same time, in this official advertisement, Adidas revealed the meaning of Woody No. 95 in China:
In ancient China, Jiuwu means Jiuwu Supreme, and is the collective name for ancient emperors!
They also specifically explained that the emperor is not a "King", but an "emperor"!
This incident caused shock throughout the league. None of them expected that Woody's choice of No. 95 actually had such a meaning.
Including Pat Riley, who still has a guilty conscience.
turn out to be……
This is what Woody meant when he chose No. 95!
He thought at the time...
I blamed Woody wrongly!
LeBron James' team had a heart attack when they saw Adidas's promotion.
I declare that no one will dare to call our LeBron James "King" again.
I'll be in a hurry!
Compared with the emperor, the king's strength dropped instantly.
LeBron is the "proud son of heaven". Before he entered the league at that time, he was called by ESPN as "the face of the league that will dominate the NBA in the future." How could he be at a disadvantage in terms of title?
No, absolutely not!
We must find someone with higher qualifications than the "Emperor".
But that's what they think, but LeBron James' "King" title has long been penetrated into the hearts of fans through ESPN's overwhelming publicity, and they don't want it even if they say they don't want it.
"Bleachers" said: "It's no wonder that LeBron James is not as good as Woody now. The two people's patterns were different from the beginning."
LeBron just wants to be a king.
And what about Woody?
That's the man who wants to be the emperor!
Domestic fans have also begun to seriously distinguish between the nicknames of LeBron James and Woody.
Su Qun has published an article before, explaining it in detail.
So at this moment, they quickly formed a unity:
Woody's nickname is "Little Emperor".
As for LeBron...
Just call him "Khan"!
(End of chapter)
