"Advanced to the top level!:
Goal: Perfect a type of offense. (Existing types that can be improved: post-up, breakthrough, catch-and-shooter.)
Reward: Break through to the first-class level and perfect type matching skills. Note: When a type of attack method is judged to be perfect, you can choose whether to complete the task to receive matching skills. "
Post-playing, breakthrough, catching and shooting skills... Li Ao looked at the skills section and found that he lacked breakthrough skills.
Post-players and catch-and-shooters all have very powerful skills, but nothing about breakthroughs.
If you can't choose, then of course you should choose whichever one is 'perfected' first. If you can choose, naturally choose the one that is most lacking in the technology being developed.
However, he has a confusion. Is his off-ball play not perfect enough?
“To become a first-class star with catch-and-shoot style as the core offensive method, you need to reach first-class basic skills in mid-range shooting and three-point shooting, and the supporting skills and basic skills of catch-and-shoot mid-range shooting and three-point shooting must reach first-class levels.
The host's current rating is 80 for three-pointers, 90 for mid-range shots, 87 for catch-and-turn shots, and 84 for catch-and-shoot jump shots. "
Li Ao's face turned into a bun.
Well, I won’t be able to break through for a while. It’s just as stuck as when I broke through to an excellent level. I only look at my strongest points. I estimate that after I improve a certain aspect of my play style, it will be like when I broke through to an excellent level. Likewise, it will not only break through to 85, but will also increase the overall rating by two or three points.
He turned off the system, took a shower and went home.
This task has no hard requirements and will not affect his current plan to improve his strength in four aspects: catching and shooting, breakthroughs, post-up play, and defense.
Of course, his motivation to work hard to improve his strength has become stronger! Only when his hard power becomes stronger can he make good use of the skills he has acquired!
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At 7:40 pm on December 5th, at Staples Center, the visiting Kings entered the game first.
The first person to enter was White Chocolate. The crowd was initially booed, but his extremely showy dribbling caused bursts of exclamations. The TV commentator shouted: "The Sacramento Harlem Basketball Team is here! "
Li Ao complained: "It is indeed the team with the most fans in the league..."
The Kings are the only team in the league that is rated as 'gorgeous'.
Not only the 'homeless fans' like to watch their games, loyal fans of other teams who want to watch the game when the home team is not playing will also give priority to the Kings. The style of play is so beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
This year's Kings team is more popular than last season. In addition to their gorgeous playing style, they also have the label of 'saucy'.
White Chocolate is staying on the team, and the attribute of "saucy" has been engraved in the bone marrow of the current Kings team. The media attributed the reason to the first game of the second round between the Kings and Clippers last season. The Clippers took the lead in being slutty. field, activating the Kings' arrogant DNA...
"This is a team purely relying on stars. The stars are loaded with high intensity. Once a main player is injured, the system is over and there is no continuity." Jordan said with a slightly unhappy tone.
His own fans exclaimed for his opponent. Li Ao was a little unhappy at first, but when he heard Jordan's words, he instantly became happy.
Look, look, he's sore!
The reason why Jordan is sour is that this season the media are advocating that Princeton is better-looking and more powerful than the triangle offense.
From a theoretical upper limit, Li Ao feels that Princeton's upper limit is indeed higher than that of the triangle offense, because Princeton needs very strong stars in every position, a bucket-shaped team with top-level equipment, and their backup forward, second-year Teko Gru, in the triangle offense, can be used as the core support, but in the Kings, he is only a supporter.
But if Rick Fox and Brian Shaw are put to the Kings, they may not have playing time. If a functional point guard like Fisher is given to the Kings, there is a high probability that they will only sit on the bench.
Any of the eight main players of the Kings would be a starter or even the core of offense or defense for other teams. If you replace Doug Christie with Kobe, you don’t have to replace him with Jordan. It’s not as simple as winning three consecutive championships.
However, Li Ao felt that Jordan was more right. Just assembling the current starting five of the Kings is a rare thing. Princeton's requirements for the main players must not only be strong, but also comprehensive. Once there is a problem in a certain link, , will collapse quickly...unless the weakest member of the Kings' 12-man rotation has Turkoglu's strength.
The triangle offense does not require so many strong and complete players. As long as the dual-core is strong enough, others can find puzzle pieces, and the probability of a repeat is greater.
Therefore, Li Ao feels that having an opponent like the Kings is something that can only be met but not sought.
After the players from the two teams entered the field, Li Ao received a task prompt!
"The Gorgeous King:
Goal: Do not fall behind against the Kings in the regular season this season. (Total 4 games, currently 0 wins and 0 losses.)
Reward: 1 level 4 skill upgrade card. If you gain an advantage in winning a battle, you will be rewarded with 1 basic attribute point. If you sweep, you will be rewarded with 1 advanced attribute point. The rewards are cumulative. "
Li Ao rarely became more stressed after receiving the task.
Being able to get a level 4 skill upgrade card so 'easily' means that the system believes that the Kings are powerful!
Li Ao glanced at the opposite bench, Turkoglu, Scott Pollard, Bobby Jackson, the Kings' main lineup this season is still these 8.
So far this season, the eight main players of the Kings are very healthy and have not lost a game. Therefore, the distribution of playing time of the Kings' players has become unique in the league - except for the eight main players, the average playing time of other players is single digits. Lawrence Funderburk, the ninth player on the team in playing time, averages 8 minutes per game.
A top team that maintained its intensity throughout the entire process!
…
The pre-game preparation time was over, and the starting lineup of the two teams came on the court. The Clippers' starting lineup remained the same, and the Kings sent out a starting combination of White Chocolate, Doug Christie, Peja, Weber, and Divac.
At 8pm, the game starts.
O'Neal beats Divac to win the jump ball, and the Clippers attack first!
Bibby advanced to the frontcourt and passed to Jordan, stretching to the right sideline. Doug Christie was waiting for him, the elderly version of the God of Basketball, who was also the God of Basketball.
Jordan made a back-up gesture and suddenly released the ball!
Li Ao ran back and ran away from Peja on the left side of the three-second zone, and came to a position very close to Jordan outside the free throw line to receive the ball.
When Peja caught up with Li Ao, Li Ao had already taken off and took a shot. Peja could only watch as Li Ao hit a long two-point shot from the front.
Li Ao easily scored two points, switching offense and defense, White Chocolate advanced to the frontcourt, Divac moved one step outside the free throw line, and took O'Neal out of the inside.
Weber moved to the mid-range on the left side of the three-second zone, and Peja moved to the mid-range on the right side of the three-second zone. Odom and Li Ao pressed the two closely together to create a confrontation.
Doug Christie moved to the left side of the top arc, followed closely by Jordan.
The Kings' position left the three-second zone empty!
O'Neal actually wanted to go back, but he stood back for only three seconds and had to follow Divac to the free throw line.
The Kings got into position very quickly. White Chocolate waited at the top of the arc for just one second. After Doug Christie came to the left side of the top arc, he passed the ball to Doug Christie and then stretched to the right 45 degree angle.
Doug Christie received the ball and moved it to a 45-degree angle, passed it to Weber, who was leaning on Odom on the left side of the three-second zone, and then bypassed Jordan and cut into the middle.
Jordan was following Doug Christie closely. Just as he came to the left side of the three-second zone, Jordan saw White Chocolate take a step outside the free throw line and Divac ran towards the left corner on the screen. He went up to block it, and O'Neal Jr. He switched defenses tacitly, retreated, and caught up with Doug Christie who was cutting in.
While the Clippers were changing defense, Weber passed the ball to Divac, turned around and cut in. Divac's receiver kept passing the ball and turned around to run towards Doug Christie on the right side of the three-second zone. Peja was on the right side of the cut. When they were running around, they pulled out the three-point line and moved towards the top arc, taking away Li Ao. O'Neal could only follow Doug Christie to the right side of the three-second zone.
Doug Christie passed to Webber who cut in.
Weber caught the ball, and although Odom followed suit, Weber made an emergency stop on the left side of the basket and made a false shot. After sending Odom flying, he easily hit the throw!
Little O'Neal put his hands on his hips and turned to retreat.
If he was at the free throw line, the ball could still be recovered, but the Kings' continuous interspersed running and coordination made it impossible for him to rush to the basket after continuous movement. Even if he knew that Doug Christie would pass to Webb, he still couldn't. There's no way, unless you go to the basket in advance, but in that case Doug Christie can catch the ball and make a direct mid-range shot.
Moreover, the Kings, like the Timberwolves, made a fool of the new rule of 'defending for three seconds'!
The Clippers players clearly felt that the Kings' position was wider than last season, and their position and running area were further outside than in the 9 games last season. Except for the moment when Webber cut in and scored, the Kings' position and movement area were farther outside than last season. No one.
When the Clippers attack, Odom is on the right baseline and Jordan is on the right side of the free throw line. Bibby passes the ball to Jordan and stretches it to the right sideline. On the left side of the huge three-second zone, except for Li Ao and Peja, Only O'Neal stood on the left sideline of the three-second zone.
Peja worked hard to pursue the defense, but Li Ao turned back and ran to the left sideline of the three-second zone to receive the ball. Divac made up for it, Li Ao jumped and passed to the basket, and O'Neal Jr. caught the ball and made a layup.
No change in defense? And let Spider-Man play one-on-one without the ball so easily? Gentry glanced at the opposite bench, then turned to look at the half court. White Chocolate advanced to the top arc and continued to pass the ball to Doug Christie. The Kings' Princeton offense began.
For the Clippers, the defensive end began to adjust independently.
Bibby, who was chasing White Chocolate, encountered Divac's pick-and-roll again, and retreated directly to meet Doug Christie who was cutting in.
O'Neal Jr. stayed at the free throw line, covering Divac, and could cover up the basket at any time.
Jordan stayed on the right side of the free throw line, spreading his arms with Odom to interfere with White Chocolate's turn and cut to the basket.
Gentry nodded with satisfaction when he saw this. This time the defensive response showed the ability of their top defensive team.
But the Kings players responded quickly!
After White Chocolate ran to the left sideline, Weber faked a pass, tricking Odom into rushing over, and then faked a pass!
Jordan moved up to block Webber's breakthrough.
Webb was not surprised when he was blocked by Jordan. He played against Jordan during the last three consecutive years of the Bulls. At that time, he couldn't beat Jordan in the low post. He protected the ball during the confrontation and turned his back to Jordan. Before the double attack, he relies on one step to turn over and shoot a jump shot...
There was nothing Jordan could do, Webber turned over and hit a jumper!
Jordan had to admit that the Kings' tactical coordination and players' adaptability were too strong.
The Clippers defended so well in this round. The Kings' Princeton tactics were still used. Although they did not create easy shooting opportunities, the core purpose of Princeton's play was to create favorable mismatches. The Kings' basic goal went smoothly. achieved.
It was time for the Clippers to attack again. When Li Ao came to the frontcourt, he saw that there were still only him and Peja on the left side of the huge three-second zone. He directly leaned on Peja to ask for the ball. After receiving the ball, he turned around and rushed forward, in the three-second zone. Hit a jump shot on the left side.
This attack confirmed Gentry's guess - the opponent wanted to use a team attack to consume Li Ao!
Li Ao, who plays without the ball against the Kings, is the Clippers' advantage.
Li Ao scored very well against the Kings last season. He scored 25+ points in 2 games against the Kings 4 times in the regular season. He scored 20+ points 3 times in 5 games in the playoffs.
In the Kings' 8-man main lineup, Peja can't guard Li Ao at all. Doug Christie defends very well and can defend against the big guys, but due to his physical fitness, he is better at guarding the ball and has the ability to defend without the ball, but only He can be said to be excellent, but he has been frustrated when encountering Li Ao, Alan Houston, Reggie Miller, Mike Miller and others.
Not to mention Turkoglu, Bobby Jackson, and White Chocolate.
Last season, the Kings were able to suppress Li Ao's shooting percentage by relying on a strategy of attrition, physical combat, and defense.
However, Gentry was quite surprised that the opponent used a team attack to compete with Li Ao to consume Li Ao... No!
Not just consuming Li Ao!
When the Kings attacked, Gentry noticed Jordan moving frequently, and finally switched to Webber!
Kill two birds with one stone! Gentry saw that the opponent wanted to use a team attack to consume Li Ao and Jordan at once!
Princeton's style of play is ever-changing. Although Webb is the first scoring point, the Kings normally run with the primary purpose of creating scoring opportunities for Peja. They start their offense around this point. Tonight, the Kings started their offense with a no-ball pick-and-roll at the free throw line. It's a rare situation.
The Kings' offensive coordination tonight allowed the opponent's small forward to always be on the move on the defensive end. Their style of play, in which Peja was actually the shooting guard and Doug Christie was the small forward's offensive style... was aimed at Jordan. .
This time Jordan was very tight. Webber turned around and cut in flexibly, just like a small forward. Jordan turned around and took out the ball... "Beep"... the referee's whistle sounded, and Jordan committed a steal.
Gentry immediately made personnel adjustments.
He had to lament that the Kings' offense was really strong, probably no worse than the Timberwolves, and they were highly confident. Facing a top-defensive opponent, they used team offense to compete with the opponent's top scorer, and they didn't defend well. The opponents and their players still executed this strategy unwaveringly.
After Matt Halprin ran into the court, Gentry clapped his hands and shouted "Leo". The opponent didn't even look at him, but he knew that his lover would definitely understand what he meant.
Seeing Matt Halprin come up, the pressure on the Kings players increased a bit.
Now is the time for them to fight! It was just a warm-up session!
The technical table returned the clock and the Kings continued to attack.
Looking at his position on the court, Gentry nodded with satisfaction. A beloved disciple is a beloved disciple... Weber went to serve, and Li Ao stood in front of Weber!
Under Li Ao's interference, Weber served the ball to White Chocolate, who was close to the center circle.
The Kings continued to launch a team attack, and the Clippers made personnel adjustments, but they still could not prevent Jordan from being forced to move in a wide range. Jordan switched to defending White Chocolate and followed White Chocolate to the left sideline.
However, the Clippers players' independent defensive response prevented Webber from scoring directly through air cuts.
Weber held the ball facing the frame, and Li Ao stayed close to it.
Weber's outside offensive pressure is huge. His height advantage is made up by Spider-Man's wingspan. He turns around and takes a step with his back, then turns around and rushes in!
Li Ao muttered in his heart, "You don't need your knees anymore, right?", but he didn't hesitate and retreated while fighting, showing his top ability to retreat and move laterally. Weber rushed to the low position and he clung to him!
Weber did not turn around and go to the basket to attack the frame. O'Neal Jr. went to the basket. Matt Halprin, who followed Peja to the top arc, also had the ability to interfere with Divac.
Weber turned around and took another step closer to Li Ao, showing extraordinary flexibility. Then he turned around, took off, and shot a fadeaway jumper...
Couldn't get rid of Li Ao's defense!
After Weber reached the low post, Li Ao had no intention of taking off. He recognized the opponent's turn and scored in the basket, so he stayed close to him.
Under Li Ao's close defense and long-arm interference, Weber made a solid fadeaway jumper from close range!
Weber struck iron for the first time tonight!
O'Neal Jr. protected the defensive rebound, and Li Ao turned around and ran forward with a "yeah" sound.
The Wolf King is really a genius!
The Wolf King's defensive method can even be defended by Weber.
Although Spider-Man does not have the same height and wingspan as O'Neal like the Wolf King, and cannot cover all Weber's scoring methods like Garnett, he does have O'Neal Jr.!
He only needs to stick to Webber to shoot, and the basket can be handed over to his teammates.
This round, it was Adelman's turn to be surprised.
The opponent's head coach should have discovered his intention. His purpose was obvious and not concealed. It was to make the opponent panic and adapt while executing the strategy.
Unexpectedly, the opponent actually chose hard steel!
Adelman can only say that he is indeed a fan of Nelson, he is bold!
However, he has absolute confidence in his players. He is not worried about the opponent's head-on response choices, but is curious about the opponent's next changes.
After attacking for three consecutive rounds and having to assume the main defensive task again, Li Ao came to the left sideline with his hands on his hips.
Jordan caught the ball and hit Doug Christie in the high post. He took two steps, found the rhythm, turned over and hit a jumper!
Doug Christie was heartbroken.
After so many years, the God of Basketball is still the God of Basketball, and he is still the backdrop.
He has strong confrontation, good endurance, and excellent defensive steps, but these are all useless in the face of Jordan's pure strength and technology. He has to prevent breakthroughs and shots, which is too difficult for him.
There is a way to replace Jordan with a Madman, Big Dog, Stackhouse, Jaylen Rose, or even Carter. He has played against Carter 4 times in his career, and Carter was blocked by him and his shooting percentage was only 41%.
When the Kings attack, their running positions have changed again.
After Divac screened for White Chocolate, he lifted up the arc and helped Peja block the chasing Matt Halprin.
Divac felt like he had been hit by a bull. He was almost knocked over, but he still blocked it.
O'Neal Jr. chose to close the basket when shrinking the basket and switching to guard Peja. Weber passed the ball during the breakthrough. Peja received the ball at a 45-degree angle. He quickly took a shot before Jordan's defense was in place and hit a three-pointer!
Although Peja scored, O'Neal Jr. did not regret his choice to go to the basket. He asked Webber to turn around and layup directly, and let Peja take a long shot. He chose to let Peja go.
Jordan is sulking at himself. He is currently struggling with single defense and supplementary defense on the perimeter.
Now he is more suitable to guard small forwards with large tonnage and average speed, or simply guard power forwards directly.
But Gentry doesn't let him guard power forwards. Firstly, because he is not tall enough, he will be overwhelmed when encountering a skilled power forward. Secondly, he has to consider his physical strength.
The Clippers need an offensive superstar who can beat all front and back defenders when he comes on the court.
When the Clippers were on offense, Jordan took out his anger on Doug Christie for not following his lead on defense, and hit him roughly in the back.
Li Ao leaned on Peja on the weak side. He felt that O'Neal's move was effective, but it was a pity that he was not heavy enough, otherwise it would have been easier to use.
If Peja knew what he was thinking, she would have to fight him.
Peja felt uncomfortable being leaned on by a guy weighing more than 200 pounds.
After Bibby distributed the ball, he went to the right corner to respond. Matt Halprin and O'Neal Jr. moved their positions according to Jordan's singles progress and prepared to respond.
Each of the Clippers players is doing what they should do. This lineup has reached an excellent level of cooperation.
Doug Christie's defense chose to stay close this time. After Jordan's rough impact, he took advantage of the opportunity for the opponent to get close again, turned around and pushed away the opponent, and rushed to close range.
Facing Divac's defense, Jordan collected the ball, stepped to the baseline, and passed to the left side of the three-second zone.
O'Neal catches the ball and shoots from close range...
There was still a lack of tacit understanding. Jordan wanted to have an OK-style cooperation on a whim. After completely attracting Divac, he let O'Neal catch the ball directly under the basket and dunk.
As a result, O'Neal Jr. thought Jordan was going to attack the frame angrily, so he pulled away. When he received the ball, his rhythm was not that good. It was mainly because he was unexpected. He had a good chance but failed to make a shot.
Fortunately, when the Kings were on offense, Jordan moved ahead to cover Peja's catch and shoot. After receiving the ball, Peja passed it to White Chocolate, who then passed the ball to the basket.
Li Ao expanded outside after Weber released the ball, and O'Neal Jr. stopped Doug Christie from cutting inside. Weber's basket was empty.
But even though he has been a teammate for many years, Weber did not expect that White Chocolate's ball would actually be passed to him, and also pass from Li Ao's armpit to the basket. Because he was about to attack for three seconds, he turned around and ran to the right and ran out of the three-second zone. , as a result, the ball hit his back and bounced into Li Ao's hand...
Li Ao panicked when he saw the ball flying past his armpit, but when he turned around, the ball was in his arms...
He is quite familiar with this feeling of steals coming from the sky. In the 9 games against the Kings during the regular season and playoffs last season, he actively shrank from the basket and had about 10 such steals, almost one in every game. .
But teammates are teammates, and the Kings players were not even surprised when they retreated immediately after the mistake.
The ball hit Weber's back, so it can't be said that White Chocolate didn't pass the ball well.
Two unexpected passes by Jordan and White Chocolate caused offensive errors, which was just a minor episode. In the following rounds, both teams played very mature offenses.
The Kings' Princeton system has endless changes. Everyone can pass and everyone can shoot. Either they create mispositions or open shooting opportunities, which are hard to guard against. Their starting lineup can be called the offensive ceiling of today's league. It is against the 'defensive three'. The use of seconds is no weaker than that of the Clippers and Timberwolves, and their offensive firepower has been significantly improved compared to last season.
Li Ao relied on the method of guarding Webber he learned from Garnett, and he obviously restrained Webber's mid-range shots. However, due to his weight and height, he could not lock down Webber, the absolute core, by himself like Garnett.
He went to guard Weber, and Peja had more opportunities. Matt Halprin defended hard and did well, but there was still a gap compared with Li Ao, who specialized in beating tall white pitchers.
However, the Clippers have defended very well. The Kings rarely went all out in the opening stage to maintain the league's strongest offensive firepower for a long time. This plan to consume Li Ao and Jordan was more difficult than Adelman expected.
Bibby's performance surprised Adelman. He knew that Bibby had "played it out" when he came to the Clippers, but he didn't expect Bibby to distribute the ball so well.
Bibby's performance in the opening stage gave Adelman the feeling that he was like white chocolate under his hands, and he was calmer and more rational, without all nine people passing the ball in a panic.
Not only that, when both Jordan and Li Ao needed to take a breather, Bibby also stepped up and hit a three-pointer to help the Clippers cling to the score.
During the draft, Kings general manager Geoff Petrie knelt down and roared in the draft office when he saw that the Clippers had traded Bibby back. Adelman was puzzled. White Chocolate was so good. Did Petrie want to use it? White chocolate for Bibby? crazy?
When watching other Clippers games, Adelman didn't think Bibby was that good. Next to Li Ao, Jordan, Odom, and O'Neal Jr., Bibby had no sense of presence.
Mainly because Bibby, who used to be with the Grizzlies, gave people such a bad impression. He had a bad temper and was unsociable. His record of leading the team with high assists was not as good as that of Brevin Knight... After playing against each other in person, Adelman felt that How good Bibby is.
Even this point, which is easily overlooked, is actually Bibby's advantage. He can always rely on this to make a sudden shot at critical moments.
Halfway through the first quarter, the score between the two teams reached 19 to 18. The Clippers had a weak lead and entered the official timeout.
Adelman put aside his surprise at Bibby's performance and made adjustments to his lineup and tactics.
Although Bibby surprised him, he has never coached personally and has not experienced what Bibby can bring to their team. Moreover, White Chocolate is really good. At least in terms of defensive performance, White Chocolate still has the advantage. He also It is impossible to care too much about this matter, and it cannot be forgotten for a long time like the Lakers who did not draft Spider-Man.
…
Since the Clippers replaced Matt Halprin, both sides have not made any substitutions, and they are both using their strongest lineups to compete head-on.
Entering the first wave of rotations, Adelman's substitutions were simple, with Bobby Jackson replacing White Chocolate and Scott Pollard replacing Divac.
The tactical adjustment is also simple. Bobby Jackson's outside singles are added. The 126-kg white bear Pollard comes on the court, which strengthens the frame protection, the pick-and-roll ability is also greatly improved, and the others strengthen hand-to-hand combat.
Compared to Adelman, Gentry is more worried.
While the team members drank water to wipe their sweat and catch their breath, Gentry called Li Ao over. At this time, he needed someone to make a decision.
Gentry patted Li Ao on the back and asked with expectant eyes: "Leo, continue to fight hard and compete with the opponent. It is better to follow our rhythm and focus on stability."
Li Ao thought for a while and said based on his own feelings: "Their offensive ability is stronger than I thought. I think it is difficult for conventional defense to restrict them like the Timberwolves. They lost to the Timberwolves. I think it is because Garnett's personal ability, the Lakers did not have a defensive player like Garnett, and they did not do a good job in restricting the Kings. In the end, their weakness at critical moments was once again exposed, and they were not much better than in the playoffs last season. , Weber and Peja both failed at critical moments, and together they were not as good as either Michael or Mike at critical moments... Wait, Alvin, you are the head coach, why are you asking me."
The head coach asked the players how to choose, and he thought of two words - Fang Moudu Duan and Wolong Fengxia... He crossed out the last word.
Although he had grabbed it before... no, he had taken over the tactical board and arranged tactics, but it was rare, and Gentry would not ask him this in the regular stage.
Could it be that after providing Carlisle with his tactical ideas, Gentry regarded him as a tactical genius?
He regretted that he had added work to himself in vain. He did not like to interfere in things that he was not good at. Professional things should be left to professionals. Just like after he provided tactical ideas, he never took care of Gentry. Whether to use it and how to use it.
Asking for a decision, he was ruthlessly rejected by Spider-Man. Gentry was very sad. His beloved disciple was no longer cute at this time. He felt that he might be beaten if he asked again.
It's okay to be knocked down, as long as he stays on the team and continues to be the head coach, but it's very humiliating to be beaten in front of so many people, and you have to ask for a beating in private when no one is around.
However, although Spider-Man didn't provide him with any constructive suggestions, he helped him clarify his thinking!
The Clippers' defense, when O'Neal was still overweight, was better than that of the Lakers, but not much better. The Lakers scored 90 points, and they could score 92 or 93 at most. They had to defend the Kings' offense with almost full marks. The opponent has no other choice but to sacrifice his own attack and engage in a bloody battle.
But the defense of the opposite Kings team is also extremely strong! We were locked in the playoffs last year and it was not easy to handle. Moreover, the opponent's offense was so good that even when they were locked in defense, the opponent was able to maintain quite strong offensive firepower...
Gentry's mind opened up, and the unrestrained thoughts he had when playing the Timberwolves came back...
Li Ao was adjusting his breathing when he suddenly received a task prompt.
"Go crazy! Spider-Man:
Goal: The host needs to refresh his personal single-game scoring record this season tonight.
Reward: 1 level 3 skill upgrade card.
Advanced goal: Refresh the regular season scoring record in a single game this season. (Single-game scoring record in the regular season this season: 50 points.)
Reward: 1 basic attribute point. "
Li Ao's eyes widened instantly. What outrageous response did their head coach think of?
…
The first and only 50+ game in a single game this season was set by Raheem. When the Hawks played the Pistons on November 23, Raheem scored 50 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. The Hawks, who led the 6-7 team, upset the 8-5 Pistons.
That game allowed people to see the talent and strength of Raheem who had rediscovered his passion for basketball and devoted himself to the game. At only 25 years old, he was once again regarded as a future superstar.
To surpass Raheem's 50 points in a single game, Li Ao felt that this task was ridiculously aggressive, but after hearing Gentry's contingency strategy, he knew why it was so excessive.
The Clippers sent a combination of Bibby, Li Ao, Odom, Matt Halprin, and Jaylon Collins.
The Kings sent a combination of Bobby Jackson, Doug Christie, Peja, Webb, and Pollard.
Li Ao followed Doug Christie.
Doug Christie felt so honored. He thought the opponent was trying to guard him with Matt Halprin, but he didn't expect it to be a big spider!
Divac comes off the court to rest. His role at this point is to open up the flanks and cut into the baseline. He can no longer put as much defensive pressure on the opposing players as the starting lineup. The opponents must have thoroughly studied the overall tactical changes in their rotation. He is very confident about this. As a top defensive team, it is impossible for the opponent not to know this...
The timeout ends and the Kings attack.
Although confused, Doug Christie moved to the left sideline first, and then led Li Ao to move and cut the baseline.
Li Ao imitated Garnett's defensive method when he switched defenders and slipped to the baseline. He did not follow Doug Christie and drill into the basket. Instead, he extended outside the arc of the reasonable collision zone, opened his arms to prevent the ball from passing into the paint from the high post, and quickly went to the basket. Moving to the right side of the three-second zone, O'Neal Jr.'s delay brought him back behind Doug Christie. O'Neal also quickly returned to Pollard, who had pulled out of the three-second zone.
In Li Ao's eyes, Garnett is a living treasure!
There is so much to learn about basketball, and he happens to have the conditions to learn something. He often refers to Garnett's defensive methods.
Doug Christie's bottom line screen failed to create a misalignment and did not affect the Kings' outside offense. His current lineup is mainly defensive. If the bottom line screen creates a misalignment, it is the icing on the cake. It would be fine without it.
On the other side of the top arc, Bobby Jackson used Weber's cover to break through, and passed to Weber who was separated and stretched to the left side of the three-second zone, leaning on Bibby.
At the same time, Peja brought Odom up from the left corner. Odom flanked Weber as soon as he received the ball. Weber raised the ball and turned around to pass the ball to the top arc. Peja caught the ball in one step inside the top arc. Long two-point shot...hit!
The killer move of the Kings’ second unit! Bobby Jackson's mid-range shot after the pick-and-roll is as accurate as Stockton's, allowing him and Webber to play a sharp pick-and-roll cooperation like Utah's two evils!
20 to 19, the Kings went ahead by 1 point!
In the transition between offense and defense, Bibby advanced to the frontcourt and started a pick-and-roll attack with O'Neal Jr.
Jordan was replaced, and Doug Christie stayed close to Li Ao. Although he couldn't prevent Li Ao from moving, he wanted to give Li Ao some more energy through confrontation, but Li Ao just moved slowly and raised his elbow while the referee was blind. He couldn't hold up against him, making him feel like he was playing against his neighbor from the Clippers.
He didn't give up and followed Li Ao's footsteps...and was blocked!
Matt Halprin flank screen!
Li Ao was originally running slowly, but after taking advantage of the screen, he accelerated with all his strength and cut into close range. Bibby's pass was accurate and Li Ao made a hook shot from close range on the left side of the three-second zone... Pollard made up for it in time, but Peja failed to hinder Li Ao at all. Li Ao rushed in and did not jump enough with the hook. He could only watch the ball fly over his head and fall into the frame.
21 to 20, the Clippers took the lead again!
This time, Adelman was really surprised.
As an 'outsider' he sees things more clearly than the players on the field.
In this offensive and defensive round, Li Ao was quite 'stuck'.
On the defensive end, except for moving quickly when guarding the pick-and-roll under the basket, at other times it is enough to follow Doug Christie.
The same goes for the offensive end. Except for accelerating after taking cover, he is moving slowly at other times, and any extra energy is not wasted!
Is it possible that the opponent still wants to attack them? Off the mark!
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