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Chapter 351 The Second Battle

Chapter 351 The Second Battle

"Soft?"

The huge headline is unusually eye-catching on a newspaper that went on sale this morning.

And the next match is the breakthrough, Kenyon Martin fell to the ground, and Wang Hao dunked.

This picture alone is enough to attract the attention of fans.

Not to mention, there is also Wang Hao's words, which are also particularly attractive.

On the stage of the finals, it is necessary to rely on such gimmicks to attract fans, not the game itself.

I have to say, a little helpless.

There is no way, and the major media are also very helpless. After all, not all finals will be played very well.

In the first game of the finals, with a huge difference of 20 points, this kind of game is almost a one-sided situation.

As far as the Nets are concerned, their offense is really lackluster.

基德26投10中，命中率只有38.5%，三分球也只是3中1。

In the whole game, he scored 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

On the stage of the finals, he hit a triple-double in the first game, which is a great individual performance.

But the Nets lost, and Kidd's offensive efficiency is really unflattering.

Of course, it's not that Kidd is unwilling to pass the ball. In fact, if he passes the ball again, the Nets can't play.

The Supersonics are naturally satisfied with easily winning the next game.

王昊25分7篮板8助攻，加里佩顿16分7助攻，刘易斯18分6篮板，迈克尔里德12分。

Wang Hao basically clocked out of get off work in the third quarter, and Gary Payton didn't play much in the fourth quarter.

Role players naturally have more room to play.

Including Quentin Richardson, Earl Watson, and Brent Barry, they actually played very well.

However, any opponent in the finals must not be underestimated.

In the second game, the Nets pounced hard.

The game progressed to the last 2 minutes, to be precise, there should be 2 minutes and 08 seconds left in the game.

At this moment, the score between the two sides is 88:87, and the Sonics are only leading by 1 point.

In this game, the Sonics team's shooting rate was suppressed at 44%, and the efficiency was greatly reduced.

Not only that, mistakes are also a big problem.

Now, with 2 minutes left in the game, the Sonics have already made 15 turnovers.

You know, during the entire regular season, the Sonics averaged only 12 turnovers per game.

In many cases, it was a mistake that occurred under the pressure of the Nets.

The Nets' defensive strategy has not changed. It is still based on zone defense, half-shrunk, and then double-teamed and rotated.

It's just that their rotation is more efficient today.

But the supersonic feel is far better than the last game.

Several times, Wang Hao passed the ball after attracting double-teams, which was already an open opportunity.

It's just that, the Nets' defense is like a taut string, and it immediately pops out.

Under the interference of the Nets, the Sonics missed many shots.

迈克尔里德三分球3中1，加里佩顿三分球2中0，刘易斯6中2。

If you change to the state of the last game, the Sonics will definitely be able to score more goals.

But who would have thought that the player's state would decline sharply.

The feel is average, coupled with the defense of the Nets, the Sonics played very difficult in today's game.

Thanks to Wang Hao, he scored 38 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists before the game was over.

Without teammates to attract defense, the Nets piled heavy defenses on him.

In today's game, Wang Hao can often see all kinds of shots under double-teaming.

There is another important point, that is, the Nets' inside line is not good.

The Nets' double-teaming has taken shape, but in terms of height, they can't limit Wang Hao's words.

Todd Mike Lodge is too soft and too slow.

As for Kenyon Martin and Keith Van Horn, to be honest, their height does not have much advantage over Wang Hao.

There was even a period of time when Kidd simply gave up the important task of assisting defense and chose to defend Wang Hao as the main defense.

As a result, Wang Hao made two shots in a row, and after scoring 5 points in a row, he gave up decisively.

There is no way, Kidd's height may have an advantage among point guards, but in front of Wang Hao, it is not enough!

If it weren't for Wang Hao, the Supersonics' game today would be really suspended.

"Okay, no problem, just follow our arrangement, and we will definitely be able to solve the opponent."

Paul Westphal shouted, trying to focus the players' attention on himself.

At this time, he also decisively replaced the players on the field.

In addition to Gary Payton and Wang Hao, as well as PJ Brown, the other two players are Quentin Richardson and Brandon Haywood.

That's right, Paul Westphal intends to target the inside of the Nets to play the last 2 minutes of the game.

This is also a helpless move for him, who made Lewis and Michael Reed feel so bad.

As pitchers, the role of the two on the court is to shoot from the outside and open up space for Wang Hao.

If the two can't do that, then it's useless.

It's a bit too much to say it's completely useless, but, they really can't help Wang Hao.

For Paul Westphal, the entire Supersonic tactics are to ensure Wang Hao's offense.

In this case, it is better to replace.

Brandon Heywood and PJ Brown have a height advantage, and Quentin Richardson can also hit the inside.

Moreover, in today's game, the Nets can perform so well, except for Kidd, it is Kenyon Martin.

In this game, Kenyon Martin has scored 21 points and 8 rebounds, basically hitting Lewis hard.

No way, Lewis' body is not good for defense.

You let him guard Kenyon Martin for a few possessions now and then, and he might be able to do it.

But if you want him to defend like this the whole game, it will definitely not work.

At the last moment of the game, the gain and loss of every ball is very important, so naturally there cannot be any negligence.

The game restarted, and seeing the Sonics' lineup really surprised everyone.

Especially Byron Scott, his face turned black.

Well, with his complexion, he might not be able to tell, but his expression is obviously not good.

There is a feeling of being manipulated.

Because in his tactical arrangement, he just wanted Kenyon Martin to continue to fight against Lewis.

As for others, including Kidd, they are looking for opportunities, interspersed with screens, and catch the ball.

As a result, Paul Westphal even arranged for PJ Brown to target Kenyon Martin.

Byron Scott is no stranger to the player who entered the All-Defensive Team for two consecutive years.

Don't look at him being beaten badly by O'Neal, in fact, his tactical position in the Sonics is very important.

It can be said that he was the core of the inside defense during the Supersonics and an important part of the Supersonics defensive system.

In the previous 46 minutes, everyone knew that Lewis could not prevent Kenyon Martin.

But Paul Westphal is indifferent, at most it is to let the players double-team more.

It felt like he trusted Lewis extraordinarily.

But who would have thought that in the last 2 minutes of the game, Paul Westphal chose to make substitutions and adjust.

At this moment, Byron Scott felt like falling into a trap, and he couldn't get out of it.

At this time, he had no choice but to choose to trust the players.

During the timeout, he arranged tactics for half a day. Now that the game has started, let him shout to change tactics?

Not to mention that doing so will plunge the team into chaos, and they will not be able to play well in the next round.

More importantly, this is definitely a huge challenge to the authority of the coaches.

Will your coach arrange tactics?

In fact, Paul Westphal did have some ideas.

For him, only one and a half of the Supersonics are truly trustworthy.

Wang Hao, and Gary Payton, who is old enough.

In addition, no one in the Sonics is irreplaceable.

The game continued, the Nets attacked, and as expected, the Nets pulled away and gave the core to Kenyon Martin.

Kidd also felt that something was wrong with the supersonic substitution, but there was nothing he could do.

Is it possible to let him continue to attack?

In fact, under the defense of Gary Payton, it is not so easy for him to score.

Kidd still chose to trust the head coach and his teammates.

After he directed everyone to pull away, he gave the ball to Kenyon Martin steadily.

Facing PJ Brown, Kenyon Martin did not hit back, but still chose to break through the frame.

First is the temptation of fake moves, followed by a breakthrough, using the advantage of speed to surpass others.

In the power forward position, Kenyon Martin's speed definitely has an advantage.

It's just that he seems to have forgotten such things as defensive experience.

I saw that PJ Brown moved ahead of time, just blocking Kenyon Martin's defensive route, and he predicted Kenyon Martin's offensive route.

The bodies of the two confronted each other, and PJ Brown didn't suffer at all, and forced Kenyon Martin to stop abruptly.

Not only that, at this time, Gary Payton has also helped defend, double-teaming Kenyon Martin.

Kenyon Martin failed to pass the ball for a while, but simply chose to force the shot.

I have to say that this has a very core temperament, able to withstand the pressure at critical moments, and take the initiative to take responsibility.

It's a pity that the temperament is there, but the strength is not enough.

"Bang!"

The basketball bounced out of the basket, and Wang Hao was the first to protect the rebound at this time.

It has to be said that Kidd reacted quickly and blocked Wang Hao immediately, not allowing Wang Hao to increase his speed.

The Nets responded very quickly and returned to defense immediately.

Wang Hao was not in a hurry, he dribbled the ball across the half court in a leisurely manner, and appeared in the half court to the left of the basket.

As for the other people who said supersonic speed, they all pulled away.

At this time, it is natural to create singles opportunities for Wang Hao as much as possible.

However, the Nets' defensive position remains unchanged.

Corey Kiddles defended Wang Hao alone, and as for the others, they stood around the three-second zone.

This position can form a defensive situation, and can double-team at any time.

And once Wang Hao passes the ball, the players of the Nets can also rotate more quickly to supplement the defense.

In fact, it's similar to the Sonics' defense.

Facing Corey Kiddels, Wang Hao made a tentative breakthrough after entering the three-point line.

At the mid-range position, he turned into a back body.

Corey Kiddles' speed is not slow, if Wang Hao really breaks through, it will not be so easy.

It's just that, if you switch to post-up singles, it will be very advantageous.

Corey Kiddles is a cosmetic shooting guard who mainly catches and shoots and lacks physical confrontation.

As for why he was asked to defend Wang Hao?

This is also impossible, Kidd is not tall enough, and Keith Van Horn is too slow.

In fact, Byron Scott also tried to use rookie Richard Jefferson to defend Wang Hao.

As a result, in the first game, against Wang Hao for 3 minutes, he committed two fouls, and one was 2+1.

Wang Hao is not the kind of player who plays purely with his body. His skills and feints are very good.

Even his foul-drawing is top-notch in the league.

Facing a rookie like Jefferson, it should not be too simple, it is completely playing with him.

In the end, only Corey Kiddles can bear this responsibility.

As for why you have to go to the middle distance position to play singles?

This has to be blamed on Charles Barkley. In the 1999-2000 season, the NBA officially issued a rule.

It's the Buckley rule.

The so-called Barkley rule is actually the 5-second rule for back-up singles, which means that offensive players are not allowed to play back-ups for a long time.

Many years ago, there was a situation where a player could play from the backcourt all the way to the basket in the frontcourt.

As a result, the enjoyment of the game is greatly reduced.

After all, there's no reason for anyone to see both sides kick their butts over and over for the entire game.

Of course, although the name of this rule is the Barkley rule, it's really hard to blame Barkley.

After all, during the 1999-2000 season, Barkley was ready to retire.

It's just that his ass is too eye-catching, and this trick is almost invincible.

In addition to Barkley, including Mark Jackson, there are big guards such as Gary Payton.

All contributed to the birth of the Barkley rule.

Corey Kiddles defends Wang Hao, so Wang Hao chooses to play back. If Keith Van Horn is replaced, then he will break through.

After turning his back, Corey Kiddles couldn't stop Wang Hao at all, and he was pushed back step by step.

Seeing Wang Hao getting closer to the basket, the Nets didn't dare to delay any longer.

Kidd began to try to help defend, pretending to double-team.

As for why Kidd?

Brandon Haywood and PJ Brown basically have one foot in the paint.

As long as there is no defender in sight, the two can attack the basket with one step.

Kidd wants to help defend, and Gary Payton will naturally not stand still.

He took the initiative to move towards Wang Hao's side, obviously wanting to respond to Wang Hao's pass.

At this time, Keith Van Horn had no choice but to follow.

As for him being responsible for defending Quentin Richardson, he can only rely on other teammates to help.

It was at this moment that the supersonic speed also moved immediately.

Kidd double-teamed Wang Hao resolutely, but he was also ready to defend the last rotation at any time.

Sure enough, after Kidd's double-teaming, Wang Hao was forced to stop the ball and try to protect the ball as much as possible.

It's just that, without giving the Nets a chance to steal, he had already passed the ball.

However, what is surprising is that he did not pass the ball to the outside, but gave it to the center.

Kidd had just turned his head when he suddenly saw a figure rushing into the paint, headed straight for the basket.

(End of this chapter)