"Breaking through, if Jordan takes a step to defend, he will definitely be able to keep up with my breakthrough rhythm in time. Then I will have no chance to get rid of his emergency stop jumper. And once he breaks in at this time... Jordan's rule?"
Soon, by reading the Bulls' defensive formation and relying on his level 98 technical and tactical ability, he figured out the Bulls' defensive strategy.
This is a tactic of luring the enemy deep and encircling and annihilating them.
The teacher used this skill very well at that time. In the strategic defensive war, it was regarded as a magic weapon for a weak army to defeat a strong army. It was often used in the anti-encirclement and suppression war in the Soviet area. It was also often used by the Eighth Route Army to fight against the Japanese during the anti-encirclement and suppression campaign. Even in It was also used a lot in the War of Liberation.
In the third battle of Changsha in 1941, the Tianlu tactic used by General Xue Yue actually lured the enemy deeper, weakened the opponent one by one, and then concentrated superior forces on the predetermined battlefield to fight a battle of annihilation.
After thinking clearly, with 6 seconds left in the attack time, he made a tactical gesture.
Seeing this tactical gesture, the Sonics players immediately started to move.
Still pulling away, except for Rodman who entered the basket, the other three people all ran towards the three-point line. Even Gilliam also ran to the left blocking area and ambush one step inside the left bottom corner.
At the same time, Zhou Quan began to break through with the ball.
Feinting, then breaking through from the right, Jordan quickly turned around and followed up, sticking to his left side.
Jordan at this time is using those forces to prevent him from intercepting, delaying and weakening him when he lures the enemy deep. When his speed slows down and he loses his impact, the Bulls can implement Jordan's Law in the penalty area. , use extreme defense to annihilate and encircle him.
After three steps to reach the top of the arc, his speed was slowed down by Jordan. At this time, Pippen and Kevin Willis on the left wing had quietly rushed to the penalty area. Only Ron Harper on the right wing was still running with Hawkins.
Obviously, because Jordan stuck to his left side, the Bulls thought that he could not observe the situation on the left side well, so the Bulls players on the left wing returned to the penalty area with confidence and boldness.
If he managed to get into the penalty area with Jordan on his back, what would come his way would be a four-man double-team.
To deal with the tactic of luring the enemy deep, you can only use a feint to attract the opponent's defense and then quickly change the direction of the attack.
On the basketball court, passing is the best way to shift the direction of the offense.
"squeak!"
When Zhou Quan took a step inside the three-point line at the top of the arc, he suddenly stopped suddenly, and then quickly dribbled back one step. Jordan's defense was passive. Of course, his reaction was a step slower at this time, and he was temporarily freed.
His sudden stop and retreat immediately put the Bulls on edge, especially Pippen and Kevin Willis who were double-teaming from the left wing to the penalty area, because the person they were looking at was absolutely open at this time, and Iron Fist's pass?
"Whoosh!"
Zhou Quan did not give Pippen any chance to defend Schramf. He had just completed the step back. Before Jordan could pounce on him, his ball had already flown to Schramf at the 45-degree left wing three-point line. husband.
Schrempf received the ball, and there was no defender within five meters of him. There was a huge open space as big as the Pacific Ocean, and he calmly made a jump shot.
"Three-pointer? Beautiful! Schrempf once again hit an open three-pointer. He has made two of two shots tonight." The moment the German took action, Xu Jicheng said excitedly.
"Zhou Quan's breakthrough was so easy to advance and retreat. Just when he was about to plunge into the encirclement, he retreated again." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
"17:7, the SuperSonics lead by 10 points. Zhou Quan's fifth assist. In such a good state, we must win tonight!" Xu Jicheng said excitedly.
In the TNT commentary box, Larry Bird praised: "The Bulls' defensive tactics should have changed. Instead of strengthening double teams on the outside, they were preparing to strengthen double teams in the penalty area, but Iron Fist played too smart.
Now the Bulls are playing too passively. The defensive tactics are seen through by Iron Fist and are cracked on the first use. If they don't call a timeout to solve the problem, they may become even more passive in the future. "
At this time, Jordan was gritting his teeth on the court. Iron Fist's offense was so cunning that he had no way to defend against it.
Off the court, Phil Jackson felt panic rising in his heart. He originally lacked opportunities, but now he has a lot of things in his mind, but he can't twist out a thread, and he doesn't know what to do.
But he is also a very determined person. Feeling that there was something wrong with the tactics, he immediately and decisively called the third timeout of the first quarter.
In this way, it was only forty seconds since the last timeout, and the Bulls called another sixty-second long timeout. At this time, the first quarter was only more than four minutes, less than five minutes.
"Larry, what do you think the Bulls should do now to change this passivity?" Magic Earvin Johnson asked at this time.
Larry Bird is a person who aspires to be a head coach and a person with ideas. When he heard this question, he immediately said:
"The SuperSonics are playing a spacing tactic tonight, and the Iron Fist is a big-core ball-handling tactic. The Bulls can arrange a double-team tactic, and speed up the rotation of defense on the outside to prevent the vacated person from getting a big open space. "
Magic Johnson was startled. In Larry Bird's mind, has Iron Fist's strength reached this level?
But after thinking about it, I do have some ideas. Always maintain double-team pressure on Iron Fist, and defend three and four in other positions. With the Bulls' defensive system and having three top-notch defenders, it should have some effect.
But in this case, if you can prevent Iron Fist to death, it's okay, but if you still can't prevent it, then Iron Fist will really beat Jordan.
On the Bulls bench, the atmosphere was heavier than the last timeout.
But there are also some players with poor tactical ability and poor football intelligence who don't understand. Isn't it just a defensive failure? Why was a timeout called again? Isn't this a joke?
"what to do?"
Jordan asked, staring at Phil Jackson before he sat down.
"I can't double-team anymore. Schrempf made two open three-pointers." Pippen said firmly first.
He is afraid that if he loses in the end, he will bear the responsibility. If he loses in the finals, there will always be a scapegoat. He is very suitable as the second in charge.
Phil Jackson's expression was extremely heavy, and his previous calm look was completely lost. There was a layer of fine beads of sweat on his forehead.
"We're going to make another change."
He first gave a conclusion, but he did not go on immediately.
It was obvious that he had not thought about how to fight next, how to make changes, and how to regain the initiative.
Jordan was so familiar with Phil Jackson that when he saw him like this, he couldn't help but become anxious and shouted in a low voice:
"Phil, how are we going to play? The tactics have changed. The game has just started and we are already 10 points behind."
Phil Jackson picked up the tactical board. Jordan was upset and wanted to grab it, but he resisted the urge.
Phil Jackson didn't know that he had just escaped. He drew on the tactical board and said: "There is no other way. We can only double-team Iron Fist in advance."
"What?"
Jordan was shocked.
"Double team in advance?"
The others in Bull were stunned. Has Iron Fist's strength reached this level?
Phil Jackson continued to draw on the tactical board while saying: "He attacks from here (the top of the arc), with Jordan as the main defender and Kevin Willis as the double-teamer."
"I?"
Kevin Willis was startled and asked him to double-team Iron Fist. Isn't this a joke? His ankle might be broken, right?
Phil Jackson continued: “If he forces a shot in a double team, I don’t think the shooting percentage will be high.
If he chooses to pass the ball, try not to leave open spaces at the basket, and try not to leave Schrempf and Hawkins open on the outside.
Although Gilliam has a good mid-range shot, if he is pulled out, he can be released appropriately, but he cannot be given a wide open space.
The basket is handed to Luke Longley first. Gilliam usually pulls out on the offensive end tonight, so normally you can only deal with Rodman.
If Rodman gets to the basket, you can move forward, close to the free throw line, and double-team him while cutting off the passing angle between Iron Fist and the basket.
If Gilliam doesn't go out and Luke Longley defends one against two at the basket, we have to take a gamble. Anyway, Rodman has no desire to attack at all. "
Jordan nodded. There was no other way but to give it a try.
At this time, the timeout ended, the referee blew the whistle, and when the players got up to play, Phil Jackson was still saying:
"If he goes to attack from the wing, then the wing players will double-team him. The rotation of defense in other positions must be quick and there must be no big gaps."
Bulls offense.
"brush!"
Pippen singled out Schrempf and hit a mid-range shot.
17:9, SuperSonics offense.
Zhou Quan held the ball past halftime and saw Kevin Willis staying on the free throw line. There was only Luke Longley under the basket, and Gilliam was one step outside the left midfielder, but at this time he passed the ball to the basket. , he was afraid that Rodman couldn't beat Luke Longley.
As he approached the top of the arc, he saw that Pippen and Ron Harper were looking at Schrempf and Hawkins and had no intention of double-teaming him.
"Is this a one-on-one duel between me and Jordan? But is Kevin Willis positioned too high? He can come up and double-team me at any time!"
Just as he was wondering, he saw Kevin Willis running out, and Jordan also pressed in timely, giving Willis the opportunity to double-team.
"Be careful! Oops, I'm being double-teamed!" Zhang Lili shouted loudly.
"Whoosh!"
Just before Kevin Willis rushed to his side, Zhou Quan quickly took a step to the left wing, passed the ball down with his left hand, and the basketball flew to Gilliam who was one step outside the left waist.
This pass was also expected. Phil Jackson stared at Pippen rushing towards Gilliam and could only hope for his defense.
The closest defender to Gilliam was Pippen, who was guarding Schrempf. He was three meters away. The moment Zhou Quan passed the ball, he had already pounced. He could be in place in two steps and was very quick to cover.
"One second, I only need one second."
When Gilliam received the ball, he had already taken one step, and took the second step. Gilliam took off after receiving the ball, and he also took the first step and jumped up.
However, Gilliam had already noticed Pippen's defense. His take-off was just a fake move, he swayed upward, and then Pippen flew in front of him, and then he took the real shot.
"pretty!"
Zhang Lili couldn't help but praise Gilliam's calmness.
"brush!"
Gilliam did not disappoint Zhou Quan and hit this small open ball.
"Beautiful! Gilliam also made two of three shots and scored four points. As long as these small openings can be shot, regardless of whether they are all in, as long as the shooting rate is 50 to 60%, today's shot will be easy to hit. Double team in advance. Zhou Quan is useless, he can pass the ball to the open space." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
"The game has only lasted five minutes. It is now 19:9, and the SuperSonics still lead by 10 points." Xu Jicheng said equally excitedly.
"It's a pity that this time it shouldn't be counted as an assist. Gilliam's dodge action can be regarded as an offense with the ball." Zhang Lili said.
When the Bulls attacked, Jordan advanced with the ball in person this time, quickly reached the three-point line on the right wing, suddenly stopped for a jumper, and shot a three-pointer.
Zhou Quan reacted quickly, but it was half a beat too slow. This was due to his passiveness as a defender. When he suddenly stopped and jumped to block the shot, Jordan's ball had already been released.
At this time, he didn't care whether the ball was hit or not, he immediately rushed forward, rushed from Jordan to the frontcourt, and started the quick down.
When Jordan saw it, he quickly turned around and chased after him.
"brush!"
The moment Jordan turned around, there was a splash and he hit a three-pointer.
"Ouch, Jordan made 3 of 5 shots, a three-pointer... Oh, Gilliam shot quickly, and Zhou Quan caught the ball." Xu Jicheng was talking when he suddenly shouted excitedly.
"Qiaodan is catching up, Zhou Quan should pay attention." Zhang Lili shouted equally.
On the left wing of the frontcourt, Zhou Quan rushed to the three-point line with the ball at a very fast speed. Jordan was one step behind. At this moment, he suddenly took a long step and stopped at 50 degrees from the three-point line.
"squeak!"
Although Jordan's nerve reaction speed is not as fast as Zhou Quan's, it is not much slower. He also stopped suddenly in one step, stopping just on the right front side of Zhou Quan.
At this time, Zhou Quan had already combined the ball and took off. His shooting rhythm was very fast and his technical movements were very smooth.
Because Jordan was positioned on the right front, it was too late to adjust the position of his feet. He could only jump on the spot and block the shot with his left hand.
Fortunately, because of the emergency stop, his body was in a crouching position, so he took off well enough, and he was confident of interfering with Zhou Quan's shot.
"What?"
But at the moment when he took action to block the shot, he saw that the distance between Zhou Quan and him in the air was getting farther and farther, and he couldn't help but be startled.
It turned out that Zhou Quan's jump shot involved a fadeaway. Although the amplitude was not large, this little fadeaway was enough for him to distance himself from Jordan.
"brush!"
The basketball flew from Jordan's palm to the basket, drew an arc, and then plunged into the basket.
"Oh ho!"
The cheers of two thousand away team fans immediately rang out. Although they were immediately extinguished by the boos of the home team fans, the SuperSonics' momentum was still very high.
"Beautiful! Zhou Quan scored a chasing three-pointer. This is a chasing ball that greatly boosts morale." Zhang Lili shouted excitedly.
"One goal for another, Zhou Quan didn't lose at all when facing Jordan!" Xu Jicheng said excitedly.
Zhang Lili said excitedly: "That's why he is the number one player in active service. He has the ability to compete with Jordan and still have the upper hand.
Now in the United States, from the media to the fans, they have basically recognized the fact that Zhou Quan is the number one player in active service. There are very few people who object, they are just tough-talking. "
(End of chapter)
