naaapseattle Chapter 385 386. Fighting Wits and Bravery (2 More)
Chapter 385 386. Fighting Wits and Bravery (2 More)
Chapter 385. 386. Fighting Wits and Bravery
Seeing the situation on the court, Liu Rui, who was sitting off the court, also smiled knowingly.
The reason why Liu Rui doesn't like to use double-team tactics is not because the effect of double-team tactics is not good.
It's because in Liu Rui's view, he would rather let a star score by himself than let the star drive other teammates.
However, if the person who can be let go is Fat Toutuo Walker, it will be difficult for Liu Rui to think of a reason not to let him go.
Because although Walker does have two brushes on the offensive end, he is notoriously strong offensively and weakly defensive in the league.
Not only is it a defensive black hole on the defensive end, but it is also a data brush on the court.
Otherwise, it is impossible for the Celtics to give up the striker superstar in a short period of time.
What really made Liu Rui dare to let Wallace double-team O'Neal to empty Fat Toutuo on the outside was precisely because of his low shooting percentage.
Fat Toutuo's three-point shooting percentage is only 28.6% this season, and his shooting percentage is only 39.4%.
And if Liu Rui does not choose to double-team O'Neal, it will be difficult for Okafor to limit O'Neal's attack at the basket in the low post.
Unless O'Neal's physical strength is greatly consumed, but that is already the second half.
In any case, in the first half, Liu Rui had to think of a way to limit O'Neal, so double-teaming is definitely one of the most effective and easiest methods.
But once you want to choose to double-team, you must let go of one person.
So in terms of the shooting percentage of the Heat's five players on the field, letting go of Fat Toutuo Walker is the best candidate.
And Wallace's ability to assist in defense is also the strongest presence in the Bobcats. He can let go of Walker and allow Wallace to double-team, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
In the next, the Bobcats have always adopted this defensive approach on the court, and Christie stepped back firmly in the face of Wade.
You can let Wade shoot as much as you like outside, but you will never let Wade break into the inside.
Facing O'Neal is to double-team, and the person who let go is naturally Fat Toutuo Walker.
In the case of scattered positions, it is appropriate to let go of White Chocolate's shots outside the three-point line.
Although White Chocolate is the strongest in the league in flashy passing, he is just a below-average normal guard in terms of outside shooting ability.
Looking at Liu Rui's defensive strategy on the field, Riley, the magician, also carried out a lineup rotation early.
The power forward Haslem on the bench was taken to the field, and he chose to replace the Fat Toutuo Walker who had been targeted.
The advantages and disadvantages of this substitution are also obvious. Although Haslem's style of play is tough and the mid-range is more accurate, if he is on the court, the space that can be opened for O'Neal will become relatively narrow, and there is no such wide distance as Walker.
However, Walker's shooting percentage in the first quarter was too bad, and Riley couldn't help himself off the court, so he could only get Haslem in advance.
Otherwise, let him continue to shoot like this, and the Heat will be overwhelmed by their own players.
Seeing Riley's substitution, Liu Rui didn't take it seriously. Even if Fat Toutuo Walker is off the court, the Bobcats still have to double-team O'Neal on the court, otherwise Okafor will have a big problem at this point.
Since Haslem only has mid-range shooting ability, it is also convenient for Wallace to return to defense after double-teaming.
Even if there is a high chance of losing points in this process, it is better than letting O'Neal kill the Quartet at the basket.
As the game between the two sides continued on the field, both sides made several substitutions one after another.
At the end of the first quarter, the Bobcats played on the road with:
26:24
Leading the Heat by two points, the contest in the first quarter ended.
Throughout the first quarter of the game, the Bobcats' defensive strategy against the Heat was relatively successful.
Although facing the Heat's defense is also in a little trouble, but the first quarter can be considered to play the level it should be, and successfully lead the Heat with a slight advantage.
After returning from the second quarter, the two sides sent most of the bench lineup to compete, but the Heat's bench lineup this season can also be described as very luxurious, and there are so many people who can use it.
This is also the main reason why the Heat are regarded as favorites to win the championship this season, because this team is no longer simply counting on Wade and O'Neal.
Even though these two are still well-deserved offensive cores, other people can also bring great help to the team, and they are no longer in a state of watching from the sidelines.
At present, the main players of both sides have basically rested, but in the second quarter, the Heat still have Payton, Fitch, Kapono, Fat Toutuo Walker and Iron Man Mourning on the court. This is a very shocking second team.
Although the second team of the Bobcats is not to be outdone, and even has the upper hand.
But playing at the Heat's home court still caused some trouble for the Bobcats.
While the players were interspersed with rotation, after halftime, the Bobcats played on the road with:
47:48
One point behind the Heat, ending the first half of the contest.
The two teams played very anxiously throughout the first half. Whether it was the starting matchup or the substitute matchup, it opened the eyes of the fans watching the game, and there was no feeling of pecking at each other at all.
Because the two teams can be said to be one of the strongest teams in the league in terms of lineup depth, the meeting in this game is a strong dialogue.
Coupled with the cross-century duel between Liu Rui and Riley, the old fox, it also added a bit of color to this competition.
"The third quarter still uses the method of double-teaming O'Neal. If he gets the ball in the low post, someone must fill in on the wing. Try to choose Walker or Jason from the outside."
"Wade may increase his offense after the pick-and-roll after he comes back in the second half, so you need to pay attention to Doug at this point."
"Although you have sufficient defensive experience, it is difficult for your foot speed to keep up with these young juniors."
"However, when defending pick-and-rolls, you can try to defend as far back as possible. Even if he makes an open long-range shot, we should not be too flustered on the court."
"His long-range shooting threat is limited, at least far lower than his threat of going inside, so you must distinguish the key points when facing the pick-and-roll. I am more assured of you."
"However, another pick-and-roll insider needs to pay attention. No matter who Wade is playing a pick-and-roll on the outside, after meeting the pick-and-roll, don't put all the focus on him alone."
"If he uses the attraction to create opportunities for his teammates, that's a more troublesome thing."
During the intermission, Liu Rui also gave the players important instructions with the tactical board.
Although he didn't know what adjustments Riley, an old fox, would make in the second half, but based on his knowledge of him, it was the above tricks.
If these behaviors were true, Liu Rui would not be too flustered. Liu Rui was afraid that after returning from the second half, the referee at home would force him to add drama.
After all, Wade was bleakly restricted by Liu Rui throughout the first half, so the energetic Flash will definitely increase his offensive threat after returning.
It is impossible to have no loopholes in a tight defense, and Liu Rui still has some insight into this point.
So if O'Neal was the focus of defense in the first half, then in the second half, what the Bobcats need to pay attention to is Wade...
(End of this chapter)