Looking at Kidd's fierce look, Li Ao muttered: "Why are you so angry? The court is so big and we are shooting together. Did you get beaten by your wife again?"
When Kidd reacted, someone had already sprinted out of the three-point line with his 92 speed.
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Kidd looked fiercely at Gerald Wallace, who was holding the ball under the basket.
Gerald Wallace looked confused - I'm not laughing at you, why are you being mean to me? Senior brother tricked me again!
The pre-match preparation time passed quickly, and the starters of the two teams came on the court.
The Clippers' starting lineup remains the same.
The Nets sent a combination of Kidd, Corey Kittles, Keith Van Horn, Kenyon Martin, and Jason Collins.
Li Ao came to the center line, looked at the center opposite the center circle, and determined that the opponent in front of him was an opponent who could not play from behind.
But it doesn't matter, he doesn't post up in the low post.
He looked at the players on and off the court on both sides and found that many were from the pac10 league, and Kidd was also from the pac10 league.
Li Ao and Bibby retreated in place to block Kenyon Martin and Kittles, but Jordan, who retreated behind, faced Kidd and Van Horn two-on-one!
After Odom received the promise of a maximum salary, he began to be responsible for leading the second and third lineups. The Clippers did not say this clearly, but after playing a few more games, other teams could see it and called Los Angeles more It is simply disrupting the market to acquire a big player and let the future top-paid players serve as substitutes!
The executive vice president and head coach of a Texas team is scolding everyone - how can he execute the deception plan he had in mind?
However, the Nets also made substitutions. Contrary to the Clippers' expectations, Byron Scott replaced Van Horn, who had just scored 3 points and 1 assist, with Richard Jefferson!
Kittles has fast feet. Although he is thin, he is very aggressive defensively. He has a tenacious and hard-working style. He is very good at chasing down shooters without the ball. He is very sharp in catching the ball around the front defense and chasing around the pile. Even Alan Houston, Richard Hamilton, Reggie Miller and other moving experts will see their shot numbers plummet when encountering him.
Kittles tried his best to stick to Li Ao, but Li Ao suddenly turned around and stuck the opponent to his side. He dribbled the ball behind his back and took a step forward. He turned around and adjusted his angle to face the basket, jumped up, and shot the mid-range shot...hit!
Kittles was caught off guard. He felt that with his ability to stick to the defense, he could rely on taking off to resist interference, limiting Spider-Man's back shot from mid-range and long-range, allowing Spider-Man to turn around and rush forward, including Kenyon Martin and Jaylon Collins. .
Li Ao ran around the baseline and came out, unable to escape the pursuit.
"beep"
And it’s not only the combination of him and Bibby, it’s also an enhanced version!
Especially the retreat did not give Li Ao the slightest chance.
Li Ao moved normally, and after the bottom line was covered by O'Neal, Van Horn disappeared.
During the transition between offense and defense, Kidd advanced to the frontcourt and tried to break through Bibby, but his breakthrough only relied on explosive speed and strong body and was blocked by the equally strong Bibby.
It’s reached the official pause stage.
As a result, the other party used a trick he didn't expect!
Li Ao retreated amidst cheers, and the effect of the combination of actual combat + training was reflected.
Kidd broke into the three-point line and passed the ball to Van Horn who followed up outside the top arc. Jordan rushed to defend the three-pointer. Van Horn passed the ball again. Kidd received the return pass and grabbed Li Ao before he could shrink into position for a quick layup... …
Opposite coach, you are the leading shooting guard of the showtime dynasty! The offense is so smooth. What you are thinking about is not how to make the offense better, but how to strengthen the defense to cope with the improvement of the Clippers' forward defense?
Kidd complained, "The pace is too slow," and gestured to his teammates to prepare for defensive moves.
Kenyon Martin's defense was in place. Kidd came to the free throw line and cut off Jordan's pass to the high post. Jason Collins blocked O'Neal Jr. from the left side of the three-second zone and went to the basket to connect.
Kidd can relay the ball like his Spider-Man, while also passing the ball to the right teammate at the right time like Bibby.
In fact, after the ball was passed, Jordan also felt impulsive, but after the hit, he felt that Spider-Man was really strong in execution, and he thought of a way to take advantage of it immediately.
But Kidd's offense is too strong!
Kittles passed the ball to Kidd, who immediately passed the ball without stopping.
He really didn't expect that the opponent would use this method to break their pass defense. Jordan really dared to pass! If he had realized it in advance, he would have broken the ball if he had jumped earlier.
The two teams directly stretched their defenses, and the court began to be filled with physical combat and confrontation. The offensive cores of both sides tried hard to find ideas on the offensive end, but the effect was average.
He recognized this long arm, Spider-Man!
He quickly turned around and stuck to Li Ao to prevent Li Ao from retreating and making a mid-range shot. However, Li Ao did not stop the ball and passed the ball straight to the basket. O'Neal bypassed Jason Collins and caught the ball under the basket and made a layup!
Kittles also got off quickly.
The Wildcats' old rival Richard Jefferson came on the court, and the Nets' defense improved by at least half a notch.
As expected, Kenyon Martin received the ball and did not make a mid-range shot. Instead, he took two steps to attack the frame. Facing O'Neal's top defense and Li Ao's complementary defense, although Kenyon Martin was not blocked, he threw Just cross the bridge and don't touch it.
Kenyon Martin on the weak side reversed and cut in, caught the ball and made a layup!
Li Ao's eyes lit up when he saw it. This combination of passing and cutting is so beautiful. He wants to learn it!
Byron Scott replaced Jason Collins with senior center Todd Makoloch and defensive back Anthony Johnson replaced Kittles.
Kittles faced Jordan's defense. With his quick steps, he accelerated and passed Jordan directly with his first step. At the same time, Kidd lifted from the baseline to the high post. Bibby saw Kittles on the way to chase Kidd. Pass Jordan and immediately make up for it.
This time the ball did not pass Kidd's hand. Kittles rushed to the right side of the three-second area. O'Neal blocked it with open arms. Kittles passed the ball straight to the left and Kenyon Martin helped Richard. -Jefferson got rid of Matt Halprin after a pick-and-roll, cut and caught the ball, took off, and dunked... "pop"...
Li Ao rushed in and knocked Kidd over without stopping. When the referee blew the whistle, the ball entered the frame.
Jordan came to the right side of the three-second area to catch the ball and beat Kittles behind him.
Kidd clapped his head in annoyance. He should have put the ball toward the basket. Van Horn was right next to Li Ao. Li Ao had no chance to shoot, but he was caught by Li Ao from his head. He lost his calm judgment for a moment and did Made the wrong defensive choice.
Li Ao retreated regretfully... retreat quickly!
After Kenyon Martin heard the "bang" sound, he rushed straight to the frontcourt without even looking at the basket!
Jason Collins blocked the rushing Odom, and Kidd took it back to grab the defensive rebound and immediately pushed forward to counterattack.
Kidd just complained and was not affected by the gain or loss of an offense. He believed that it was a very good choice to replace Van Horn to strengthen defense and prevent the pitcher from being consumed by the three tough thugs on the opponent's forward and defensive line.
Although the assets of the Lakers owners are not among the highest in the NBA, they are willing to spend money. They are the first team in the NBA to pay their substitutes more than $5 million in salary.
He came to the right baseline to receive a pass from Jordan. Kenyon Martin, who was flanking Jordan, stepped up to him. He received the ball and took a step away. Kenyon Martin immediately followed up. He passed the ball back and moved away. Jordan was at the free throw line. Jordan caught the ball and hit Kidd for a mid-range shot... It was a good opportunity, but it was a pity that he didn't score.
When the Nets attacked, Kittles and Kidd followed the same attack as in the previous round. Li Ao saw Kenyon Martin cutting in and chose to shrink the defense.
When the Clippers attacked, Li Ao ran to the frontcourt and found that the person defending him had changed and became Van Horn. He decisively moved away.
After the two teams made substitutions, Kidd executed the extra penalty and made a steady hit.
"Shua"
Facing Kittles' close defense, Jordan couldn't get away from him with a long shot. He was not as quick as Li Ao, so he chose to rely on one step to turn around and rush forward.
Matt Halprin's share of 1-2 assists per night is half done.
The Clippers replaced Matt Halprin and the Nets replaced Richard Jefferson. The two teams' playing styles suddenly changed from a confrontation to a fierce battle. The switching of styles was so smooth that the commentators and Fans and even players from both teams were numb.
He also noticed something that he didn't notice last season - Kidd's positional movement is not worse than him at all, no, even better.
He walked to the high post, Jordan pulled to the weak side, Odom went to the baseline, O'Neal Jr. restrained him from the edge of the three-second zone, and Bibby lobbed the ball to him.
Although the movement of this ball is still a bit hasty and anxious, thanks to the horizontal pull bonus of the 'Vertical Master', the overall movement is quite smooth. In addition, the first ball of the 'Perfect Warm-up' is hot in the hand, and the shooting feeling is excellent.
Now the Clippers are playing harder, making Cuban, Dolan, and Paul Allen call themselves experts.
Li Ao complained, "It's true that anyone who comes to the east will be infected with the bad habits of iron-blooded people."
This is a multiple passing combination that was completely missing from the Nets last season.
Kidd continues to pass the ball to Kittles.
At 8 o'clock in the evening, the Clippers' home game against the Nets started.
Jordan protected the defensive rebound, and Li Ao wanted to counterattack, but Kidd had already retreated with Kittles and Richard Jefferson.
Slow-paced positional battles, grinding defenses, and suddenly running and gunning... The Clippers knew that this was the Nets' new style of play this season, but when they actually encountered it, they were still caught off guard.
8 to 4, the Nets lead by 4 points!
When it came to the Clippers' offense, Matt Halprin lived up to Gentry's evaluation of 'a player who can score when he comes up'. Jordan broke through in a single, and Matt Halprin seized the opportunity to cut in to catch the ball and got behind the paint. Against Jason Collins, he passed the ball to O'Neal. O'Neal hit from close range on the left side of the three-second zone!
Kidd's goal was valid and he got an extra penalty!
Kidd was a little speechless. His teammates had the ability to adapt independently. They were better than the Suns, which had both Penny and Gugliotta retired. The Suns had no other players who could organize the offense except Clifford Robinson.
Gentry replaced Odom and replaced him with Matt Halprin, which the Nets expected.
But Kittles, a teammate, could only organize the offense simply, seeing only opportunities but not the real danger.
This substitute is the future new aid of the Clippers, Elden Campbell, a rookie selected by the Lakers in 1990. After the Lakers introduced O'Neal in the summer of 1996, the SuperSonics gave a three-year offer of US$21 million. The purpose is obvious. , the logo man did not let the opponent succeed, and matched the contract to keep him as a power center weighing nearly 130 kilograms. For this reason, O'Neal was allowed to play power forward for one year. In the 1997-98 season, this salary ranked No. 1 among centers that season. Seven players served as substitutes, setting a new record for the highest annual salary for a substitute player in the NBA at the time.
Li Ao reached out from behind Kenyon Martin's head and slapped him out of bounds with a flying dunk!
too fast! Moreover, Kidd's pass sorting made the two passes cut off the Clippers' defensive cooperation like a scalpel.
Pretty good defensive cutoff!
Kidd was ready to shrink the guard after Jordan's strong shot, but suddenly someone stuck to him from behind. Before he could turn around to see who it was, he saw Jordan passing the ball in his direction.
O'Neal just scored, Jason Collins immediately picked up the ball and sent it to Kidd, and the Nets started a fast break!
The Clippers, who had just suffered a counterattack, were prepared this time. Bibby, Li Ao, and Matt Halprin retreated quickly. Kidd couldn't get the ball out. After passing the center line, they had to slow down and wait for Jason- Collins ran over to contain the defense inside and fell into a positional battle.
Kittles was better than Bibby. He received the ball and took a feint, but Bibby had no choice but to follow up. He easily broke into the paint.
In the transition between offense and defense, Li Ao and Jordan no longer cooperated like they did in the previous round. That kind of clever play can be done once suddenly, but if it happens more often, it will be a joke.
Jordan moved actively and blocked the space on the left side for Kidd to pass the ball. Kidd passed the ball back to Kittles. Kittles passed the ball again and Van Horn stretched to the left three-point line. He caught the ball and shot a three-pointer...hit!
With this goal, Li Ao felt that their defensive cooperation had been very good.
The Nets continued to attack. Kidd came out of bounds to serve. Jason Collins on the basket, Kittles on the wing, and Richard Jefferson on the cut were all blocked. He sent the ball to the free space. Kenyon Martin, and then ran directly into the backfield.
Another big player in Los Angeles is naturally the Lakers.
No wonder you were the No. 8 pick of the 1996 golden generation, but after his second year, the Nets gave up training and used him as a 3D player. The offensive end is indeed not as good as Van Horn.
O'Neal beats Jason Collins to win the jump ball, and the Clippers attack first!
Li Ao came to the frontcourt and was stared at by mosquitoes.
Although the counterattack failed, it created a mismatch. The defensive player Kidd encountered was Jordan.
Kidd did not continue to play singles. He passed the ball to Kittles who was pulled out, and then ran to the right baseline.
Before, he was training with his head down and dribbling behind his back to turn and shoot. He practiced very hard, but always failed to get it right. In the game against the Lakers, he was forced to try it when faced with Kobe Bryant's defense. It worked, and it suddenly worked! Got the feeling!
They usually switch rhythms seamlessly after a few rounds at the beginning, catching the opponent off guard. Even when the two teams are playing against the Lakers, it can be effective, but tonight they encountered such a situation themselves, and they still Quite fresh.
He jumped up to grab the ball, and a hand came out from his head to grab the ball!
He is always in a position to receive teammates with the ball, which he does better than anyone else.
At this time, a low and long whistle sounded, and the technical desk prompted a substitution.
Both of these two are players who are extremely good at confrontation. The latter is known as the most capable guard, and the former is a standard case of "shark bonus". He averaged 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game last season and received 26 million in five years from the Kings in the offseason. U.S. mid-level contract offer, the Nets used 5 years and 28 million U.S. dollars to keep him.
Todd Makoloch weighs 127 kilograms and is slow to move forward. However, the confrontation in the first half of the quarter has already begun. The two teams are frequently shooting from the outside. He comes on at this time and his role in protecting the frame is prominent.
On Gentry's side, Jordan was replaced by a combination of Bibby, Li Ao, Matt Halprin, Odom, and Jaylon Collins, which was also defensive.
In the first half of the quarter, the two sides relied on a 6-8 score in the first two minutes, and the score was 13-14 in the second half. In the second half, the Clippers only scored 9 points, and the Nets only scored 8 points.
Entering the inter-section break, Li Ao, who was replaced, looked at the score of 22-22. He knew that Kidd would transform this team, but after the actual match, he realized how exaggerated the change was!
(End of chapter)
