Chapter 21 Psychological warfare!
"Zhou, it's not a way to continue like this. Is there any way you can?"
Cole sat next to Zhou Mubai and asked.
Zhou Mubai smiled and said, "There is no problem with both sides' offense now. Our offense is very smooth. The problem is that we can't defend their offense. If we want to make changes, we must start with defense."
"But we must attack the Lakers' inside line. One attack will cause a loophole, and this cannot be changed."
Cole frowned.
Zhou Mubai smiled and said, "We have been executing people to keep track of people since the beginning. We can try joint defense."
"Joint defense?" Cole hesitated.
Zhou Mubai said: "Anyway, I can't defend myself, so why bother trying?"
"Okay, listen to you." Cole gritted his teeth.
Zhou Mubai lowered his head and whispered to Cole. Cole nodded, and then arranged defensive tactics.
The second half begins.
Back on the court, the Lakers attacked, Fisher passed the half-time with the ball, and was stunned when he saw the Knicks' defensive lineup.
The Knicks' lineup has been replaced with joint defense.
Fisher gave the ball to Gasol in the low post. Gasol planned to play with his back, but the next moment Iguodala suddenly hit him, and Gasol passed the ball to Artest who was empty. As soon as the ball took off, Gasol felt something was wrong - Zhou Mubai was too close to Artest!
Zhou Mubai copied the ball with one hand and immediately launched a fast attack.
Tony Allen ran to the opposite side as soon as possible, but Zhou Mubai did not make a pass because Kobe covered Tony Allen, but it didn't matter. Zhou Mubai quickly advanced to the frontcourt, and Iguodala and Fry rushed over.
Iguodala cut in the middle, forcing the Lakers to shrink, and Fry ran to the bottom corner to prepare to catch the ball. Zhou Mubai broke through on the wing and attracted attention. Iguodala followed up sneakily, Zhou Mubai threw the ball into the sky, and Iguodala dunked!
Cole slapped hard.
This ball is the second success in fast break, and the key is Zhou Mubai's interception.
The benefits of joint defense have been highlighted.
Although you still have to attack, joint defense itself is a tactic of attack, and there are great restrictions on the opponent's pass after attack.
Just now, Gasol was hit by a dribble, and Zhou Mubai ran downstairs to steal, without worrying about being released Fisher shot three-pointer, because the people on the other side had already moved over and blocked the loophole. Only the weak side had a chance, but it was not easy to pass it over. If you pass it over, because the distance was far, the defense could return to the position in time.
Phil Jackson immediately understood the Knicks' plan, whistled and made a gesture to Gasol. Gasol nodded knowingly and immediately stood on the free throw line. Fisher gave the ball to Gasol.
This is a classic way to break the joint defense by standing in the free throw line in the inside. To be honest, why is Spain able to kill all sides in the international arena? It is because there is Gasol. Gasol has a middle distance, and his opponent dare not put a middle distance. After the opponent shrinks, he can use his strong support ability to distribute the ball to his teammates who are cutting the ball.
But this time Gasol found that Fry did not mean to stop him from shooting from the middle distance, and the outside lines on both sides turned a blind eye to him. Since that's the case, then let's shoot.
Gasol made a decisive move, Fry saved, but the ball entered.
The Knicks found Zhou Mubai through a sophisticated cooperation, and Zhou Mubai made a three-pointer.
In the next round, Gasol hit a middle distance again, and then Zhou Mubai turned around and made a long three-pointer.
In the next round, Gasol made a big shot this time. The Knicks came over to attract defense through Zhou Mubai and found Fry. Fry made a three-pointer in the bottom corner.
Looking back, Gasol shot again from mid-range, and Fry still rushed over to interfere, but he still didn't hit this time.
Then Iguodala was let out three or four meters away. Iguodala aimed again, then made a three-pointer and entered!
The difference in points was suddenly widened to 8 points!
Phil Jackson was a little confused, what's going on?
There is nothing in this, it’s nothing more than the Knicks’ three-pointer, and then bet on Gasol’s hit rate. Moreover, Zhou Mubai’s intention is not that, he is fishing.
The fish was quickly caught.
Gasol has been taking charge of the right to take action in a row. Although he also made a shot, two of them in the team are unwilling to be lonely.
One is Howard and the other is Kobe.
Kobe and Fisher waved and demanded. Fisher was a little hesitant. According to Phil Jackson's intention, he must continue to break the joint defense, but Kobe wanted the ball... Fisher immediately passed by, which was his way of survival.
This pass was not given to Gasol. Phil Jackson might be a little dissatisfied, and it will be fine afterwards.
But if Kobe is not given, he will be criticized.
Kobe broke through with the ball and was hit by Tony Allen and Fry. Kobe leaned back and barely took action. Fry was tall enough, forcing Kobe to increase the arc with all his strength. The ball hit the basket's neck with a bang.
Chandler stuck Howard with all his strength, and Zhou Mubai took the rebound. This was also the Knicks' arrangement. Howard was too strong in the confrontation. If Chandler went to grab the rebound, Howard would give him a chance, so Chandler's task was to block Howard and the rebounds were snatched by others.
Zhou Mubai got the rebound and wanted to launch a fast attack at the first time. Zhou Mubai rushed to the frontcourt like lightning. He observed that Fisher was standing too far behind and directly walked from the three-point line and took a three-pointer with one step away from the three-point line!
Chase yourself and hit a three-pointer!
The Knicks are not only good at playing Princeton. Their original skills are just running and shooting, especially Zhou Mubai, who is a monster with a range of half-court. In today's league, only the baby face of the Golden State Warriors dares to challenge Zhou Mubai in this regard.
Phil Jackson immediately called for a timeout, and the score difference had been widened to eleven points. If he didn't call for a timeout, the situation would be over.
The Staples Center suddenly became a little quiet, and the Knicks' sudden operation was indeed unexpected.
Both sides were originally in contact, but why did you suddenly get angry?
This is a foul!
Cole couldn't help but admire.
Zhou Mubai is really terrible. He doesn't care how many goals Gasol can score in this move. He can shoot whatever he wants. He sets up this stance to restrain Kobe and Howard. If Gasol keeps scoring, he will get it, but Zhou Mu Abi believes that Kobe and Howard will definitely not agree and will definitely come out to take over the ball. This is the Knicks' opportunity.
Because in the joint defense environment, even Kobe and Howard could only barely take action.
This is no longer a technical tactic, but a psychological tactic.
This person is really terrible!
Chapter completed!