1236: Looking back and digging
Russell Westbrook is the Rockets' second attack point. Although his three-point shooting percentage has always been poor, he has also scored an average of 31.6 points per game with the impact of his own explosion.
However, Westbrook was not very accurate in three-pointers, and this season was a terrible breakthrough.
In the first two seasons, his three-point shooting percentage was at least about 30%.
This season is a good match, with only 25% of the three-point shooting percentage.
In this era, as a defender, his three-point shooting percentage is only 25%, which is simply weird.
In comparison, Rondo, who claims to be unable to shoot three-pointers, has been shooting around 33% in three-point shooting for five consecutive seasons.
As a center, Gasol's three-point shooting percentage has not been less than 34% since the 16-17 season.
This shows how bad Westbrook's 25% is.
So, when Westbrook held the ball, Conley simply let him go.
If Westbrook made a three-pointer, Link would agree. But he dared to guarantee that Westbrook would not be able to kill someone with a three-pointer.
Westbrook felt despised when he saw Conley letting him so far.
But there was no way, and he knew he was not sure. After coming to the Rockets this season, Westbrook was already very in control of his three-point shooting.
Last season, Westbrook averaged 5.6 three-pointers per game, and this number has dropped to 3.8 this season.
If you don’t have three points, just don’t make a shot. This is the best choice.
So Westbrook called for a cover and prepared to break through.
But the embarrassing thing is that Conley stood directly behind the cover man and waited for Westbrook to emerge.
To put it bluntly, it is the kind of person who lets you vote casually without any interference!
"Fuck, I look down on me so much!" Westbrook was completely angry now. He was originally going to break through the basket and changed his mind.
With Capela's cover, Westbrook did not rush to the basket, but moved horizontally to the right outside the three-point line.
Seeing that Conley didn't force him up, Westbrook threw him into the game!
"Westbrook made a three-pointer, can this goal be scored?"
As soon as Hubby Brown finished speaking, a crisp ironclad sound came from the court.
"Bang!"
The basketball hit the back of the basket heavily, and Westbrook's shooting has never been soft at all.
His three-point shooting percentage is indeed quite "stable" and does not surprise anyone.
"Another no, the Grizzlies' defensive strategy is very clear. Whether it's against Harden or Westbrook, everyone on the Grizzlies knows what they should do."
At the beginning, the Grizzlies relied on defense to establish themselves in the league.
Although the entire league has been more aggressive in recent years, and so have the Grizzlies, their traditions have not been lost.
Perhaps not every Grizzlies player has super attack ability, but they definitely have excellent defensive attitude.
So there are almost no players like Kyle Kuzma, Louis Williams, who are strong in offense and weak in defense but have a good time in the league.
Westbrook missed a three-pointer, which made D'Antoni a little nervous.
Once upon a time, the Rockets were played by the Grizzlies to start with a 20-0 goal. The Grizzlies' defense has always been a nightmare for the Rockets.
D'Antoni was afraid that the Rockets would repeat the tragedy because of the poor three-pointer feeling, so he shouted on the sidelines again.
But this time, he asked the players to try their best to hit the basket.
Until now, D'Antoni is still thinking about attack.
After the Grizzlies attacked, Link found that it was Tucker who defended him.
Yet, the Rockets' forward line only Tucker has excellent defensive ability.
Once upon a time, the Houston Rockets' defense was also one of the top five in the league.
At that time, the Rockets had Tucker, Ariza, Bamot and others on the front line. They were all very outstanding 3D forward lines, which was very consistent with the Rockets' system.
It was also that year that the Rockets and the Warriors fought to the tiebreak. If Paul hadn't retreated from injury, God knew whether the Rockets could eventually overthrow the Warriors and reach the Western Conference Finals.
But now, the only team of Rockets' forwards is Tucker left.
Daniel House? This guy basically defends everyone and gives away his head. He has no advantage on the defensive end, height, wingspan, consciousness, and enthusiasm.
McLemore, who was sitting on the Rockets' bench, was also a 50-step laugh and 100-step comparison with House on the defensive end.
To put it bluntly, Tucker is now the Rockets' forward line. In addition to the forward line, Tucker also has to often take the No. 5 position.
He is definitely the hardest player on the Rockets.
Now, it seems that only Tucker can compete with Link. If House is here to compete with Link, Link will probably make House autistic and retire directly.
However, Tucker came to defend Link, and Jay Michael Green, who had just returned from injury, was freed.
House looked at Green, who was strong, tall and wild, and swallowed. This guy looked like he was not easy to deal with than Link.
Link is not stupid either. Although he can beat Tucker, it is still a bit difficult.
So he passed the ball to Green, who was on the left three-point line.
Although Green is a 3D fourth position, he also has certain ability to hold the ball and play singles.
Facing House, Green made a three-threat action and started it directly!
His startup speed was not very fast, and House quickly moved across and blocked Green's breakthrough route.
However, Green still seemed to have no obstacles and easily entered the penalty area!
House's obstruction was equivalent to Green's, and the confrontational ability between the two sides was really much different.
Finally, Green raised his long arms and put the ball in lightly. House saw Green rising into the air, simply gave up on blocking.
Both sides' jumps, height and wingspan are a bit far apart. Even if House jumps and blocks, he will only apply for a foul for himself.
Capela Capela had been nailed to the three-point line by Jokic, and there was no time to shrink the frame protection.
In this way, the Grizzlies scored easily again. The Rockets' defense seemed fragile in front of the Grizzlies.
The Rockets' proud offense was completely clamped by the Grizzlies' excellent defense.
The Houston Rockets are in a dead end!
Capela picked up the basketball on the ground and sent a quick bottom line ball.
Harden immediately accelerated to the Grizzlies' half-court when he received the ball, and the Rockets attempted to make a sudden attack!
The Rockets' strategy was indeed effective. Harden's sudden impact immediately made him cross the Grizzlies' unformed defense line and run directly to the basket.
No one was following Harden except Link.
At this time, Link was in front of Harden. But he knew that with Harden's "smashing" attribute with his skill, if he directly confronted Harden in the air later, he would most likely be fouled.
When dealing with other people, fouls will be fouls. But Harden must not easily fouls. After all, free throws on the free throw line are one of Harden's main scoring methods.
He was fouled by Harden, only 0 times and countless times.
Link was still thinking about what to do, but Harden was already holding the basketball in both hands and preparing to make a layup in three steps.
At this moment, Link flashed his inspiration and suddenly waved his hand back to Harden.
This seemingly casual look back and cut off the basketball in Harden's hand!
The falling basketball hit Harden's leg uncontrollably, and was kicked out of the bottom line by Harden.
Grizzlies ball rights.
Harden:????
Why is this scene so familiar?
Isn't this the trick I used to use for DeRozan?
Link smiled proudly. Harden demonstrated well, otherwise Link would never have thought of looking back and taking this trick!
"Puff! What kind of cutting action is this! Unexpectedly, Link could actually replicate Harden's casual cutting of DeRozan. Hahaha, it's really a fucking talent!" Hubby Bryn couldn't help laughing, the Rockets' mentality was broken.
"Your attack almost worked, it's a pity. It's okay. If you work harder, you can always get a point." After cutting off Harden's basketball, Link also gave Harden a trash talk package.
Full service score.
Of course, Harden's mentality has also broken.
He really didn't know what else could score on Link's head.
At this point, the Houston Rockets' score is still 0. The high score match that fans expected has not appeared.
On the court, only the Grizzlies performed wonderfully on the defensive end again and again.
Link said that fighting with Harden is seeking death, but how to defend against the Rockets will be very different.
After that, the Rockets' several offenses were resolved one by one by the Grizzlies.
Harden and Westbrook seemed to encounter the defensive trap carefully prepared by the Grizzlies every step they took.
Five minutes passed, and when Mike D'Anthony paused the game again, the score had turned 15-0.
The Houston Rockets, known for their offense, did not score a single point within five minutes after the start of the game!
When the Rockets players walked to the bench, Link had already scored three steals and one block.
The first point guard who ruled the 10s?
Chapter completed!