Chapter 156 [Not only shooting]
In the second quarter, both sides sent substitutes.
Nets point guard Rucios, point guard Kittles, small forward Korver, and Rodney and Aron Williams are inside.
The supersonic side went to Ridno, Ronald Murray, Brent Barry, Evans, Vitali Potapanko.
In the past, the Nets' substitutes were always unable to withstand the bench, their defense was poor, and their offense was not backbone. Scott's adjustment method was to take one or two main players to lead the substitutes and take turns to rest.
Kittles didn't play in the first quarter, and he was full of energy and showed off his power with the substitutes.
Power forward Rodney, who is 201cm tall, was highly valued and stood in the bottom corner on the left and waited for the pass. Korver moved on the right. Kitels looked for opportunities to run, but his position was not fixed, and Rucios, who was the fastest, played pick-and-roll in the middle.
Rodney took the lead in opening, hitting a three-pointer from the left corner, and then Korver also scored a goal, without the ball cover to get rid of the receiving ball, and made a three-pointer from the right 60-degree shot. Those who missed both times were substitute center Potapanko.
Few people remember that Potapanko was the golden generation in 1996. He was selected by the Cavaliers in the first round with the 12th pick, ahead of Kobe. He was only 208cm tall and weighed 127 kilograms, and his peak was only 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds.
He can only play at a low post on the defensive end. As a meat shield, the Nets have no one to resist.
After playing for several rounds, Kittles scored two more three-pointers in a row. The Nets scored a 12-4 wave. McMillan hurriedly requested a timeout, and the gap had widened to 19 points.
For Barkley, gloating is the foundation of happiness. "As soon as the coach is changed, the substitutes of the Nets exploded. I wonder what Scott would feel? The players he despised were all very good. In the past, the substitutes of the Nets had no tactics, but were responsible for defense. Now the tactics are very clear, running, covering the periphery to look for opportunities. If the opponents do not come out of the inside, they will shoot and counterattack quickly."
Smith didn't mention Scott, and commented seriously: "There has never been a team that relied on three-point offense like this. After losing Mourning, the Nets seem to be planning to use this extreme style of play."
Barkley smiled and said, "The Nets played beautifully in this game, but it is hard to say what results will be achieved in the end. You can't win the championship by shooting alone. Once the playoffs become stronger, it will be difficult for players to ensure their feel."
The commentators still like to compliment the old-fashioned style of playing. Each team has a big center as a shaft, and appropriately attack at low posts, combining inside and outside, and attack from the inside out.
The Nets are backward, even if the position attack is from the outside to the inside, the players are pulled apart, and the inside offense is at most empty cuts.
This change is forced because there is no one who is good at attacking at low posts. Lawrence discussed with assistant coaches Larry Drew, Kidd and others, believing that if the Nets want to play well, they can only focus their offense on the periphery.
The substitutes were well played, Kidd, Jefferson and Martin all got enough rest and only appeared six minutes later.
Wang Jun did not come back, Kittles continued to fight.
He immediately felt unhappy when he was abandoned. He sat off the court and watched the game, and it was torment every minute.
If possible, he hopes to play for 48 minutes in every game.
Wang Jun's concerns would immediately appear on his face. Lawrence saw that he could not sit still, so he called him to his side and comforted him: "Don't worry, once they change to Radmanovic, I will let you play. You have done a good job of guarding him. Now, Kerry is more suitable to deal with Barry."
Wang Jun nodded. He could understand that this was a tactical need.
Kittles is playing well now.
If you meet a big man, especially good at confrontation, Kittles may become a defensive loophole.
He is very suitable for Barry with a height of 201cm and weighs only 88 kilograms. Both of them are technical, and it is difficult for the defender to pass Kittles with his skills.
After the timeout, the Supersonics strengthened their defense against the outside, and the Nets' offensive efficiency decreased.
Ray Allen and Lewis hit three-pointers respectively, biting the score.
The score difference was 13 points until the last three minutes, 52 to 39.
Supersonics replaced Ridno, replaced Radmanovich, and Wang Jun appeared and replaced Jefferson.
Jefferson has had three fouls and needs to rest for a while. He only scored 6 points, mainly responsible for defending Ray Allen.
McMillan is very bold in using people. Without point guards on the court, Barry and Ray Allen have organizational skills and three-pointers are even better. He hopes to open up the situation in this way.
Kittels continued to defend Barry, and Kidd faced Ray Allen.
Radmanovic basically stood still on the offensive end. Wang Jun leaned against him to find confrontation while watching his teammates. He could learn a lot when observing Kidd's defense at close range.
Compared with speed, Jefferson is about the same as Kidd, but he was beaten by Ray Allen many times before, and he relied on the inside to repair the defense before he was not completely destroyed.
Kidd is in charge of defense, and Ray Allen's breakthrough is not so easy.
Kidd stepped forward and tied himself when Ray Allen received the ball. Ray Allen retreated to create space for dribbling. Kidd also retreated a little, and the opponent changed direction and immediately blocked the breakthrough route.
It seems that the two of them have discussed the movements in synchronization.
Ray Allen took a step back and jumped, Kidd reached out to interfere, and the ball missed the basket. Wang Jun saw the opportunity to enter the inside line, and the ball bounced to his side and easily took it down.
Kidd retreated to get the ball, stretched out three fingers, and slowly passed the half.
This is a code, meaning that Wang Jun runs at the third position and his teammates cover it.
A scholar died for his confidant. Wang Jun had already returned from resting and was ready to go to the position with all his strength.
Kidd will pass the ball regardless of whether his teammates are rookies or veterans, and having an advantage is the key.
Wang Jun is the most obvious advantage in the field matchup. He is faster than Radmanovic and his shooting ability is not as good as Kittels.
Collins covered the middle, and Wang Jun ran to the right bottom corner at full speed, turned slightly, and looked to the right.
Kid seized the opportunity, dribbled the ball and moved a big step, and passed the ball to Wang Jun.
Veteran Booth defended, Wang Jun swung his vile and took a big strode.
Is his luck in the fourth pick in the second round?
Today, he wants to prove that he is not the "pure pitcher" mentioned by those experts!
He doesn't just shoot!
Wang Jun used everything he could, his speed was much faster than Booth, who was 211cm tall.
The first step of the left foot flashed out of space, and the second step was taken with the right foot, Wang Jun and Buss pulled a position.
Breathe, bend your knees, jump up, and take action. Wang Jun has a very good grasp of the rhythm.
The basketball flew to the basket, and he silently said in his heart: "As long as you grasp the rhythm, you will definitely make a shot!"
Booth was in a hurry to run out, and turned around too slowly after brakes. When he turned around, Wang Jun had already made a jump shot at 45 degrees. Radmanovic followed Collins into the basket without making up for defense.
After the ball hit the board, Wang Jun entered the frame neatly, with 14th point in his personal score. 54 to 39.
Ray Allen and Kidd stood outside the three-point line on the right and witnessed the whole process of the goal together.
At this moment, Lei Alun seemed to see his own shadow in Wang Jun.
I am very confident in taking action and have a good sense of rhythm, but the first step is not fast.
Chapter completed!