Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 383

Chapter 383

Under the high-speed offensive and defensive transition rhythm, the offensive efficiency of both sides is not low, and the score is also amazing.

Halftime ends, 64:61.

It is really rare for the two teams to score more than 60 points.

You know, this is the playoffs.

In the playoffs, it's not that the offensive firepower is insufficient, but that the defensive intensity is higher.

Scoring will always become difficult under high-intensity defense.

But today's Sonics and Mavericks are really omnipotent, and they can score with just throwing.

At halftime, watch the Mavericks shoot over 50 percent from the field.

Apart from being helpless, Paul Westphal was still helpless.

It is very smooth when encountering opponents. In this case, it is really not something that defense can solve.

Thanks to the Mavericks' lack of emphasis on defense, the Sonics can also improve their offensive efficiency.

Otherwise, if the defense can't defend and the offense can't score, then it's really over.

Paul Westphal, at half-time, named the approach emphatically, emphasizing the defense.

However, he didn't dare to pin all his hopes on defense.

The same is true. At the beginning of the second half, Nash scored the ball after the pick-and-roll, and Michael Finley made a jumper.

Immediately afterwards, Nash himself also made a breakthrough layup.

This game has just begun, and the slight lead of the Supersonics has disappeared.

The only good news is that their offense isn't bad either.

During the counterattack, Wang Hao suddenly cast a cold arrow and hit a chasing three-pointer.

Gary Payton also succeeded in breaking through Nash.

I have to say that the Mavericks really don't pay attention to defense and rely entirely on offense for their food.

Seeing the rising score really made the fans happy.

Of course, some fans began to worry.

This has been unable to widen the gap for a long time. If it is really delayed until the last moment, will there be any problems?

The Supersonics naturally know the problems that fans can see.

In fact, after the start of the third quarter, the Sonics were trying to find ways to strengthen their defense.

It's a pity that the Mavericks' two-handed start made his defense useless.

After all, that's how defense works. It doesn't work if you do it, it depends on the opponent's response.

Fortunately, the Supersonics had expected this.

It's not their first day playing, so they naturally know that defense doesn't happen overnight.

Everyone waited patiently, waiting for the moment when the defense would take effect.

Wang Hao made a breakthrough and made a foul. This is the fourth foul of Lavlenz.

In order to protect the inside line, Nelson had no choice but to arrange for Bradley to play, even if his offense was poor.

No way, even if you don't pay attention to defense, protection is still necessary when inside, otherwise what about rebounding?

Wang Hao made two free throws steadily and overtook the score earlier.

71:70

Mavericks offense, Nash is still in possession of the ball.

Nowitzki took the initiative to mention the high position for a pick-and-roll, and then quickly pulled away to the outside after the pick-and-roll.

I have to say that Nash's reaction was quick.

Because he saw the Sonics' defensive strategy in the second half, it was still a pick-and-roll without substitutions.

Delays are made inside, and outside players circle the pick-and-roll.

In other words, in a very short period of time, Nowitzki was actually emptied.

However, this opportunity was fleeting.

Then, just as Lewis tried to delay Nash's breakthrough, Nowitzki had already disassembled ahead of time and pulled to the side three-point line.

Nash reacted extremely quickly and passed the ball immediately.

At this time, Lewis was closer to Nash and farther from Nowitzki because of the smell of Nash.

In other words, he cannot return to defense.

The only one who can interfere is actually Gary Payton.

It's just that, as the NBA's mad scientist coach, how could Old Nelson not have thought of this?

Therefore, he chose Dirk Nowitzki and Nash to pick and roll.

Outside the three-point line, Nowitzki can shoot directly as long as he receives the ball, almost an open three-pointer.

Gary Payton can make up the defense in place, but his height is doomed, and the effect of interference is very limited.

I didn't see Gary Payton hesitate, and didn't go to defend.

Nowitzki has reached out and is ready to catch the ball, he has already thought about it, and he will shoot directly when he gets the ball.

However, at this moment, with all his attention on the basketball, a figure suddenly appeared out of the corner of his eye.

A figure burst out from the slanting stab!

Just before Nowitzki was about to catch the ball, a palm stretched out first.

"Snapped!"

Before Nowitzki could react, the basketball had been shot flying, and another figure rushed out.

This person is naturally Wang Hao.

When Nash and Nowitzki were picking and rolling, Wang Hao had already gained insight into their tactics.

Coincidentally.

Even if Wang Hao could gain insight into tactics, but he was not a participant in this defense, he would be beyond his reach.

But at this moment, there was an opportunity.

Just when the pick-and-roll happened, Lagabel ran without the ball to take Wang Hao away.

On the one hand, it is to make room for Nowitzki's movement, and on the other hand, it is also to avoid Wang Hao's supplementary defense.

Therefore, in this tactic, Lagabel is also useful, bringing Wang Hao to the other side.

To be honest, it is impossible for Wang Hao to completely empty Lagabel, he can only move along.

It's just that, from the beginning of the game, Wang Hao's defense against Lagabel was very lax.

Basically, it is two steps away, ready to help defend at any time.

In his opinion, if Lagabel can really shoot them to death, it can only mean that this game cannot be won.

Regardless of how many goals Lagabel scored in this game, he is still the Mavericks' fourth or even fifth offensive option.

Wang Hao's defensive strategy has not changed.

Lagabel slid the baseline to the other side, while Wang Hao moved almost at the free throw line.

He just needs to make sure that Lagabel under the basket can't catch the ball and there is no open space.

His position is too suitable. A sudden step can intercept Nash's pass to Nowitzki.

After Wang Hao made the steal, the Mavericks had no hope of defending.

Nowitzki hurried to catch up, and all he could do was serve the baseline.

It was still the Mavericks' offense. This time, Nash didn't play tactics anymore, but chose to give the ball to Nowitzki.

Facing Lewis' defense, Nowitzki was naturally not polite, and directly chose to break through the frame.

At this time, Wang Hao quickly double-teamed.

In this game, this situation has happened more than once. Nowitzki reacted quickly and immediately gave the ball to Lagabel.

Lagabel is vacant, but Gary Payton has quickly rotated into place.

Sure enough, Lagabel didn't dare to shoot, but returned the ball to Nash.

Nash didn't make a shot either, Michael Reid had already appeared in front of him, and the defense was in place.

This is the supersonic defense. The outside line has strong mobility and can rotate at any time.

However, Nash is Nash after all, he didn't panic at all, but chose to split the ball again.

Basketball came to the hands of Michael Finley.

Not only is Michael Finley open, but he's also the team's second-leading scorer.

When Michael Finley gets the ball, he doesn't just have a shot, he can also find a way to handle the ball himself.

Sure enough, after getting the ball, Michael Finley made a gesture to shoot.

At this time, Wang Hao, who came to defend quickly, naturally stretched out his hand to interfere.

Even if he knew it was a fake move, he still had to react. This was the most instinctive reaction.

How can there be time to think about it at such a critical moment?

Sure enough, Michael Finley posed for a shot, then immediately brought the ball back for a drive.

Wang Hao was a beat slower, but still managed to keep up.

This is the gap between a defensive rookie and an experienced defensive player.

Seeing that Michael Finley was about to shoot, Wang Hao reacted instinctively and reached out to stop him.

But experience told him immediately that this might be a fake move, so he must stay strong.

The fact is also true, Wang Hao was prepared to stop Michael Finley in the first place.

It's just that Michael Finley didn't hesitate, and failed to make a breakthrough. He chose to protect the ball with his back.

After protecting the ball, look for space to release the shot.

In this game, Michael Finley is not the first to encounter this situation, he has experience.

Protect the ball with his back, then turn over and shoot a jumper.

Michael Finley didn't think too much, he just instinctively chose the most suitable way.

However, just as he turned around and was about to strike, a slap suddenly stretched out.

Just when Michael Finley was about to join the ball, the basketball was stabbed, causing him to fail to hold the ball.

Not only that, at this moment just now, Wang Hao suddenly exerted force and gave a strong body contact.

In fact, this is already suspected of a foul, but it's not obvious.

More importantly, this is the playoffs, as long as they don't get started, the referees are not very good at calling fouls.

Michael Finley staggered, unable to stand still.

At this time, Wang Hao had already taken the first step, picked up the basketball, and ran towards the frontcourt.

Nash, who was outside the three-point line, was the first to react and left to return to the defense.

In addition, Lagabel is also very active. Since he is a defensive champion, he must be more prominent in this regard.

Nash retreated again and again, not daring to push forward, for fear of being suddenly rushed by Wang Hao.

And this happened to give Wang Hao a chance.

Wang Hao didn't know what it means to be polite at all, and when he saw an opportunity, he shot quickly, another chasing three-pointer.

Nash quickly stretched out his hand to interfere, and Lagabel behind him has also rushed over.

It's a pity that it was still a step too late, Wang Hao's action was very fast.

"Shh!"

The basketball flew out of Lin Li's arms, headed towards the basket, and made a steady hit.

76:70

In less than 1 minute, Wang Hao scored 7 points in a row, even opening the gap in one fell swoop.

More importantly, the Mavericks' offense has stalled somewhat.

Especially just now, Wang Hao made two consecutive steals, directly leaving the Mavericks with no chance to attack.

More than that, Nowitzki couldn't score in singles next.

This is a critical moment when the point difference is about to be widened. It is terrible to fail to score the ball.

On the Supersonic side, Wang Hao scored a shot to Gary Payton, and the old guy hit a jumper steadily.

78:70

The point difference was further expanded, and it seemed to be double digits.

When Paul Westphal saw the opportunity to open the score, he was no longer polite and just waved his big hand.

Lewis and Wang Hao switched defenses quickly, Lewis went to follow Lagabel, and Wang Hao faced Nowitzki.

The purpose is obvious, to kill you while you are sick.

Sure enough, Nowitzki knew the situation was not good the moment he saw Wang Hao.

He got out of the running one after another and couldn't get the ball at all.

Looking for an opportunity to turn his back to ask for the ball, but just as he was about to catch the ball, Wang Hao suddenly increased his confrontation.

Almost, almost, Wang Hao steals three consecutive rounds.

Although he failed to complete the steal, Nowitzki's offense was disrupted and he made a direct shot.

It's a pity that PJ Brown's close-range shot failed, otherwise, the point difference would really be widened.

Old Nelson did not delay, and directly called a timeout.

His purpose is also very simple, that is to change players. Anyway, there are not a few people who can play in their hands.

Nick Van Exel was replaced, he and Nash pick-and-roll dual point guard lineup.

To put it bluntly, this style of play is to give up defense.

The Mavericks, which had been somewhat misfired, suddenly changed after Van Exel came on the field.

Van Exel made a breakthrough layup in the face of Gary Payton.

This one came up and scored, and it was still facing Gary Payton's defense. I have to say that the effect is really good.

The 185cm Van Exel is not only fast, but also very powerful, and is a vacancy for the small steel gun type.

And the most difficult thing for Gary Payton is this kind of vacancy.

The speed couldn't keep up, so it could only take advantage of the strength confrontation, but in the end there was no advantage to take advantage of.

Gary Payton was broken through, the Sonics inevitably had to help defend, and the defensive focus shifted again.

At this time, Nowitzki and Michael Finley have more opportunities.

Especially in the second half of the third quarter, the substitute lineup began to rotate, and Van Exel was even more excited.

There was even a period of time when he confronted Wang Hao directly.

90:87

At the end of the third quarter, the point difference was caught up again, and Wang Hao was also very helpless about this.

After all, he only had a 2-minute break.

In fact, the Sonics played really well, especially Quentin Richardson, who also performed extraordinary on the bench.

Unfortunately, compared to today's Van Exel, it is still a little bit worse.

The Sonics tried to take the Mavericks away in the third quarter, but it didn't work out.

As a result, the two sides fell into anxiety again.

With 1 minute and 48 seconds left in the game, the two sides quickly scored 114:114.

Perhaps because of the high-intensity confrontation and high-paced offensive and defensive transitions, the scoring efficiency of the two teams dropped significantly in the fourth quarter.

"In less than 2 minutes, the game was tied. Will there be a lore in this game?"

"Oh, it's unbelievable, I almost thought I was watching the All-Stars instead of the playoffs."

"In a wonderful battle, who is the one with the sharper spear?"

……

For this game, the major media are also paying attention.

In the NBA game, since the 80s, there has never been such an offensive battle.

This scoring performance will continue into the era of the last yellow-green war.

(End of this chapter)