Chapter 68 Your uncle is still your uncle!
Zhou Mubai pushed the speed, and Mix quickly followed Zhou Mubai.
But his defense can only be said to be OK. A point guard who is average in defense is OK. A super giant like Zhou Mubai is not able to catch it.
Zhou Mubai changed direction at a high speed and passed Meeks broke through to the basket, attracted the pinch and then turned around and stuffed the ball to Fry. Fry took off and dunked!
Doug Collins frowned. The Knicks' opening strategy was very clear, just to play quickly and strive not to fall into the pace of the 76ers.
He knew very well that if he fought with the Knicks, the 76ers would have no chance at all. He shouted to Turner: "Andrew, change defense and control the rhythm!"
Turner nodded and signaled Meeks to defend Thompson, while Ju Holiday went to defend Iguodala. After Turner made arrangements, he dribbled the ball himself and passed the half.
The 76ers were very patient and even a little cautious, but their space was too poor.
Turner's three-pointer was unstable, Brand did not have three-pointers, Lavoy basically did not make three-pointers, and only Meeks and Holidays could make the shots on the court, so that the Knicks could shrink their defense, and the 76ers were at a disadvantage from the beginning.
But the Knicks couldn't score because the 76ers carefully controlled the rhythm. It was difficult to increase the number of rounds without a chance to counterattack. It was not easy to force the rhythm.
Zhou Mubai is not in a hurry, and the Knicks can fight even when they get off the position.
The Knicks are in the ball, Zhou Mubai holds the ball, and it is Turner who defends him.
Zhou Mubai waved to Bogut to pick-and-roll. As soon as Bogut blocked, Zhou Mubai accelerated and broke through, and the Knicks' lineup was very wide.
Thompson, Fry, and Iguodala all had three-pointers, and Bogut had a throw, and they could not be put in. The entire inside line became empty.
Zhou Mubai's breakthrough allowed the 76ers to shrink, and Holiday, who was defending Iguodala, took back to assist in defense.
Zhou Mubai threw the ball to Iguodala, and Brand, who was defending Fry nearby, rushed over.
Iguodala transferred the ball to Fry, who was cut at the empty cut, and there was no one defending the basket. Fry took off and dunked!
"Beautiful, the Knicks' transfer is really fascinating. Zhou Mubai broke through and passed the ball? Iguodala point guard received the ball to attract the defense? Frye cut and dunk after being released, and the transfer of the ball was too fast.
The 76ers have strong defense? But facing the Knicks who have opened up space, they are difficult to defend against!"
Kenny Smith praised.
O'Neal said: "Since Zhou Mubai entered the league, I have found that basketball tactics have changed a lot.
The Knicks' pursuit of space is greater than in the past few decades? The number of three-point shots is increasing dramatically.
The requirements for the center's movement speed are getting higher and higher, and it is moving towards miniaturization and speed. This is also the reason why I chose to retire? Because I really can't keep up."
Barkley rarely became serious, he said: "This is a big change, and the role of three points has been raised to another level.
Especially after the Knicks won the championship, most team coaches realized the importance of three-pointers and space? 3D players ushered in the best era.
But the decline of the center is approaching? The center that cannot defend against pick-and-roll will disappear in the league!”
Barkley also regretted that he was not born in this era. If he were born in this era, his achievements would definitely not be just what he is now.
He keenly felt that in the future, a short, strong and fast inside line like him would become a treasure, rather than being ridiculed as a third-level disabled person.
The three of them were cautious? Coach Doug Collins was also worried.
The Knicks' speedup was limited, but he immediately found that they could not defend the Knicks' position.
The Knicks' shooter group has opened up space? Zhou Mubai's breakthrough is very sharp, and he will die without being hit by a trap? He will die faster by hitting him.
Cole sat in the chair as steady as Mount Tai.
Is the 76ers' defense useful to other teams? It's not very good for the Knicks.
The Knicks are good at pulling space apart? And the Knicks are not a one-star game? It is a passive and cut game.
It is definitely not enough to just expect the scorer to not score. Although the Knicks opened up the space to play for a few goals in the first few goals, the final ending was still at the basket.
The 76ers can't defend themselves, so they will lose the game tonight.
The Knicks' defense is no worse than the 76ers, and the starting offensive ability of the 76ers is too poor.
Turner was reluctant to take action, and Brand had to choose to shoot in the middle when facing Fry and Bogut's long arms that covered the sky.
It is impossible for Holiday to play efficiently in the face of Thompson's defense.
Meeks was even a little timid when facing Zhou Mubai. Ravoy... He just came up to defend.
As for offense, it’s not his responsibility!
There were not many rounds, but the Knicks gradually controlled the rhythm on the field.
In the half quarter, the Knicks led by 8 points, and Cole replaced Iguodala and Bogut, and Leonard and Scola.
Now the 76ers found that the Knicks' defense became stronger!
Scola was short center when facing other teams, but he didn't look short when facing the 76ers, because Lavoy and Brand were not tall either.
Instead, he has an advantage in his steps and is faster in assisting defense.
The backcourt composed of Thompson, Leonard and Zhou Mubai on the outside became a nightmare for the 76ers.
Evan Turner and Lu Wei's defense against these three people was like a wall after he came on the court.
As soon as Lu Wei broke through, two people immediately attacked each other, and the others cut off the passing route.
Whether it is Thompson, Leonard, or Zhou Mubai, they are all players with extremely strong judgment skills.
As long as Lou Wei is a little careless, the ball is likely to be destroyed or even stolen, and the 76ers' offense has stopped.
Coach Doug Collins was sweating profusely, and after adjustments several times, they did not have a good effect.
The backcourt defense composed of these three people is really amazing!
Kenny Smith exclaimed: "The Knicks' defense in the backcourt is really amazing. Of course, Zhou Mubai's defense is not to be said. Although he has never won the best defense, he has been defending for a long time.
The defenses of the two rookies, Thompson and Leonard, are also amazing.
Thompson has very solid steps, does not advance in defense, and rarely attacks.
Leonard seems to be aggressive and often makes gambling steals, but his success rate is extremely high!
The backcourt defense composed of these three people made the 76ers' offense stagnate. It was difficult for them to get in the three-point line. They had not scored in nearly three minutes!"
Barkley exclaimed: "In the regular season, many experts think that the Knicks are likely to be unable to defend their title this year, because the departure of Yao Ming, Kevin Martin and Chandler will greatly reduce the Knicks' strength, but is that true?
I don't think so, the Knicks have won 51 wins this season and are still the first in the league. However, experts still question the Knicks' young people and may be dragged down in the playoffs, but is this actually the case?
Chapter completed!