Chapter 365 The Real Showdown
Facing Curry again, Zhang Yi just wanted to prove himself. The matchup between them was shattered by the referee in the first half, which was also an unexpected situation.
If Curry is the top player in the league, he should enjoy the care of the referee, but Zhang Yi is now also popular. If there is any difference between them, it can only be a matter of qualifications.
The league is more protective of players on the surface, but in fact it has always been to make games and scores easier. This is also the increasing number of problems that have emerged in the NBA's development over the years.
People watch football to enjoy the sensory stimulation brought by super popular players. Nowadays, players' physical fitness is getting better and better. It should be said that the game will become better and better, but in fact it is not. This is the price for some people who don't understand basketball at all to manipulate the league.
When Curry was standing in front of Zhang Yi, everyone thought the showdown between the two heroes was coming again. However, Zhang Yi didn't seem to be very interested, because the value of a player is not just a one-on-one victory, but the ability to lead the team on the basketball court is more important.
No matter how big the strength gap between the two people is, the real showdown is still the performance of the Lakers and Warriors teams. And now the two teams have returned to the same starting line, which is also a reflection of Zhang Yi's ability to lead the team.
For the entire Lakers team, Curry's appearance only improves his offense and defense strength, which does not affect his tactics. Zhang Yi's first requirement as the core is not to immerse himself in one-on-one.
Because the result of the first half of the showdown was not only Zhang Yi, but also a greater blow to the Lakers' offense. Although Wacher and his teammates did not complain, as the boss of the team, he must put the interests of the entire team first.
"I want to have a new showdown? I will accompany you when it comes to garbage time!" Zhang Yi said coldly to Curry as he dribbled forward.
"Simple, we will defeat you soon!" Curry nodded and replied, but his eyes showed murderous intent.
The Lakers have never experienced the strength of the Super Warriors. They didn’t have a chance when they were playing badly before, and now they have not forced the Warriors to that extent since they entered the Zhang Yi era.
If the Warriors' strength is to give other teams no chance, then the only thing that can really make them play impeccable basketball is the finals scene.
That's why they can enter the Finals five times over the years and then end up laughing five times. Curry's strength is not the only reason why the Warriors are strong.
On the surface, they have lost the starting five-man team that was nearly invincible in the past few years, and even the two and three leaders who have the most tacit understanding have left the team. However, the Warriors' tactics have never lacked successors.
Everyone said that Lauf and Curry Jr. could not cooperate, but this point guard, who was called the lone wolf, had grown into an excellent player with reasonable offense and defense.
Reasonable! This is the tactical core of the Warriors. Superstar Curry is the Thor's Hammer who helped them lay the victory, but without a reasonable way of playing, the team can't hold on at all.
With the development of this season to this day, the Warriors have not actually encountered real opponents, although they have played against the Spurs and the Knicks.
But neither Thomas' absence due to injury nor the Spurs' bad touch caused the Warriors. This game should be their first tough battle this year.
The Warriors have been changing for so many years, but the core has never changed. This is not only reflected in offense, but also in defense.
When Curry had not had Curry before, the reason why Zhang Yi and Robert were able to play excellent offense was entirely because of the gap in talent. But now, Curry has equalized the talent gap alone, and the two teams have almost the same abilities in all aspects. The only difference is that the Warriors have experienced countless baptisms in the finals.
When Zhang Yi decided to use the overall situation to decide the winner with Curry, the Warriors boss immediately made a gesture with his players to show 100% state.
Others have no time to doubt. After all, whenever Curry makes this gesture, no matter what situation the Warriors are in, they must abandon everything in the past and focus on tactics.
The Lakers also focused all their energy because they had already made up their minds to fight to the death with the Warriors who had Curry Jr. during the halftime break.
Although the game has developed into the third quarter, it has only been exciting to experience the confrontation between two such great players. Whether it is the veteran Oscar or the same rookie Robert and Vari.
Zhang Yi slowly advanced this attack, his eyes swept across the court. If it was normal, he would choose to play alone, and then attract defense to create opportunities for his teammates by rushing to the basket.
If the opponent is a team with weak single defense ability or a poor defensive system, this move can be said to be a test of all kinds. But the terrifying defense expert Curry, who has won the dpoy twice, has won the dpoy twice.
Not to mention whether he can create opportunities through his fake moves, even if Zhang Yi breaks into the basket, he will not be double-teamed by multiple people, and others will not get good opportunities because of such a simple rush.
Because the Warriors have very good defensive toughness, Curry can quickly fill any position. After all, he is a player who can go from one to five!
Zhang Yi immediately decided to make a gesture without hesitation, and Wali decided to raise it. Such pick-and-roll tactics are also the most commonly used and familiar tactics they used in the NCAA Bruins.
Not only Zhang Yi and Wali, but Robert and others also understand when they should appear at this time. Pick and roll may be the oldest tactic, but he will never be outdated because with it, a team can play a world with just two core players.
If other players can get more opportunities through running, the lethality of the pick-and-roll tactics will be even stronger. Wallock has now grown into a very good cover player.
Even Curry encounters such a wall of people, there is no way to do it. The Warriors' defense change speed is beyond imagination. Everyone's football dealer is online. Not only Curry's command, they know who they are watching.
When Zhang Yi then covered and rushed to the basket, he was not the small forward but the power forward Hulk with better defense. He was not slow and weighed a lot. Although he was a blue-collar player, he had a very powerful role.
After joining the Warriors, Hulk was even selected into the second team of the best defensive team twice, which shows how much this system improves defensive players.
Zhang Yi stumbled to the basket, but he had no room to make a layup. He could only choose to return and pass to the outside line. Robert had already worked hard to run, but unfortunately Lauf did not give him a chance.
After receiving the ball, Robert barely made a move and made a three-pointer. Wack knew that the Lakers' troubles were just about to begin now.
Chapter completed!