roccoschili Chapter 931 The Biggest Weakness of the Suns
Chapter 931 The Biggest Weakness of the Suns
Chapter 931 The Biggest Weakness of the Suns
The next day, May 5, the Lakers' G12 game against the Suns began.
The Suns lead 3-[-]. As long as they win Game [-] and lead [-]-[-], they can basically enter the Western Conference Finals. Therefore, the atmosphere in the American West Arena is particularly high this night.
The two sides announced the starting lineup before the game.
Lakers: Yao Min, Duncan, Artest, Kobe, Parker.
Suns: Li Ba, Marion, Battier, Ginobili, Rondo.
Rondo's performance in the last game was unsatisfactory, but his passing ability is still better than Tony Allen's, and his speed is faster. This game is still the starter.
From the beginning of the game, it entered a very intense state.
This game is a battle of life and death for the Lakers. If they win, everything is possible. If they lose, they will be eliminated [-]% of the time, so they all fight.
In terms of tactics, the most extreme crowd tactics are used to limit Li Ba's performance on both offensive and defensive ends, and then rely on the powerful offensive capabilities of the Big Three to score points.
Kobe started the game with the main attack, starting from the first ball.
In half a quarter, he made 6 of 4 shots, 4 of 2 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 13 points. His performance was extremely efficient. cold blooded.
Under the leadership of Kobe, the Lakers led by 18 points at 14:4.
The Suns attacked and asked for a timeout.
Barkley analyzed: "Kobe scored 6 points in 13 shots. This efficiency is too high!"
肯尼史密斯道：“铁锤半节2投1中，2罚1中，拿下3分2篮板1抢断1盖帽1失误，他被限制了，太阳也失去了出手次数的优势。
Without his defense, the Lakers' rebounds, shots and offense are guaranteed. "
Barkley said: "The Lakers took 12 shots, the Suns took 11 shots, and the Suns took one less. This proves that this ultimate paint zone tactic is the best tactic to limit the Suns and the Hammers."
"Yes, now other teams can breathe a sigh of relief. According to the tactics of the Lakers, you also have a chance to beat the Suns." Kenny Smith laughed.
During the CCTV live broadcast, Zhang Lili complained: "Let Kobe attack alone, and the two top insiders will be regarded as coolies, and only Phil Jackson dares to do this."
Yu Jia said: "The Suns can only solve the problem by playing the suffocating defense of the previous game."
"Look, it will come out sooner or later." Zhang Lili said with certainty.
"During this half of the quarter, the Hammers were double-teamed and surrounded. They couldn't grab a few rebounds, and they couldn't shoot outside shots. It was a depressing game." Yu Jia sighed.
The timeout ended, the game started, and the Suns replaced Payton.
"The Lakers' defensive tactics have not changed. They still release Rondo and double-team the Hammers in advance. Once the Suns make a shot, all Lakers players immediately go in to grab rebounds." Yu Jia shouted.
Zhang Lili said: "Let the old Payton play, it should be to strengthen the pass to the basket, and cooperate with the hammer to play inside and outside. Rondo is still a bit too good, and the passing time is not very good.
When the Hammer is double-teamed, there is only a split second to run out of space. At this time, if you can't pass in, the opportunity is gone. Rondo can't pass this kind of ball well. "
After the others pulled away, Li Ba took a low position on the left wing, facing the top of the arc, with Dayao on the left and Artest on the outside on the right. At this time, he reached out to the top of the arc for the ball.
Artest immediately went around and blocked the front, cutting off his line of receiving the ball.
And at this moment, Li Ba suddenly turned and slid to the bottom, plunging into the paint area.
"Pass the ball!"
At this moment, Yu Jia shouted loudly.
Payton was Payton, and when Li Ba reached out for the ball, he was ready, diverted Parker's attention with a feint, and passed the ball in at this time.
Li Ba took a step into the paint and caught the ball. Taking advantage of the momentum, he jumped up and smashed the ball into the basket with one hand.
At 18:16, the Suns trailed by 2 points.
"Beautiful! This pass is beautiful! If the pass is later, Artest will catch up, and then Dayao double-teams in place, and all other Lakers players will immediately rush forward." Zhang Reasonable said excitedly.
Offensive and defensive transition, the Lakers attack.
Li Ba didn't turn around, but stood directly in front of the baseline, staring at Artest who was about to serve, and shouted without looking back:
"Brothers, keep an eye on them and press hard."
"Yes, boss." The generals of the sun shouted in unison.
Even a super giant veteran like Payton called out the boss, one can imagine how high Li Ba's status in the Suns locker room is.
When Li Ba gave the order, the hearts of the Lakers players jumped.
"Defend! Defend! Defend..."
At this time, there was an earth-shattering, tsunami-like shout in the Meixi Arena.
Phil Jackson, who was sitting on the bench, stood up immediately, but he didn't say anything, because no matter what he said at this time, it was impossible for the court to hear it.
Artest held the ball and looked at Li Ba in front of him. His fierce eyes made him feel like he was being watched by a beast.
At this time, Duncan stood on Li Ba's left hand side, covering Artest's serve.
Dayao responded from the center line on the right wing, and Battier stared at him.
Kobe and Parker ran up and down to catch the ball. The former was double-teamed by Ginobili and Marion, and the latter was watched by Payton.
As soon as Duncan came down, Li Ba gave up the baseline interception, turned around and rushed to the frontcourt.
At this point Parker shook off Peyton Sr. and caught the ball.
At this time, Li Ba passed the center forward, pointed back at Parker, and shouted to Marion, "Sean, double-team the ball holder!"
Marion has good mobility and can defend multiple positions. He is the team's special helper defense. He immediately threw Kobe and began to double-team Parker who was advancing.
When Parker saw the double team coming, he didn't have the confidence to face the double team of Payton and Marion. At this time, Dayao ran away from Battier and asked him for the ball, and he immediately passed the ball.
As soon as the ball was released, Li Ba immediately rushed towards Dayao.
Dayao took a step to catch the ball, and was immediately stopped by Battier. At this time, Li Ba's help defense was in place, and he was double-teamed.
He immediately raised his hands holding the ball, but Li Ba suddenly raised his arms, swung his right arm, and slapped the ball very accurately, and the ball fell off.
Battier immediately went around Dayao and got the ball before it went out of the sideline.
"What the hell! This bandit!" Dayao almost died of depression.
Both Duncan and Artest were behind, the Lakers returned to the defense, the Suns turned into a positional battle, and Li Ba settled down on the left wing.
The same action, first ask for the ball in the low position on the left wing, this is Li Ba's signal to Payton, let you prepare to pass the ball.
This time, Dayao and Artest concentrated their attention, and all four big hands were on Li Ba's body.
Even Artest didn't look at the top of the arc, just blocked it, facing Li Ba's defense.
"The biggest weakness of the Suns, from the main point guard to the bench, are all the guys who are weak in offense and strong in defense, and are emptied. If Marbury was here, the Lakers would have been blown away."
Zhang Lili complained.
(End of this chapter)