Chapter 503 Pitino's Pride and Worry(1/2)
Westfall was not used to such things happening on the field. Although Mo Mengchen's tactics worked miraculously, he had never seen this tactic before.
When the tactics came out, he and Rick Pitino reacted the same way.
This tactic was unexpected. Scott Pollard, who was raised because Rashid was suspended for three games, scored 10 points in the first quarter, with a shooting percentage of 100, and all of them were slam dunks.
Rick Pitino, who has always been praised for forming a defensive system, is now facing a serious problem. If he wants to stick to his playing style in college, he will definitely be empty at the basket.
Because the Celtics are just one Duncan with the ability to expand out and execute sweeping defenses.
To reproduce the defensive quality of college, the Celtics need two high-quality basket protectors, even so, not enough, because if the opponent's inside can pull to the outside shot, even if there are two basket protectors, they have to follow them.
Momonchen's tactics cruelly expose the Celtic weaknesses to the light.
This is the first place in the Eastern Conference and the third place in the Eastern Conference. The unquestionable focus battle. Even an imperial figure like John Haverichek came to the scene. There are countless teams paying attention to this game. Seeing that the Celtics' defense had such weakness, they all started to move their own thoughts.
When Mo Mengchen came out, the Pistons scored 21 points, and only the points came from the outside, and the other 18 points were all concentrated in the penalty area.
In the first quarter, Mo Mengchen hit the team's only point, but had 6 assists, and each assist was a direct assist with a dunk at the basket.
He ended up and Westfal walked up to him and said, "Mo, I have never seen such a tactic."
He needs an explanation.
Mo Mengchen said: "I often watch videos and always see some novel tactics. If I have the opportunity, I will practice with them during training. Because I am not sure if it is effective, I need practical testing."
Westfal pouted and said, "I'll inform me in advance next time there's something like this. I'm old and can't stand the shock."
"Okay." Mo Mengchen responded.
With four minutes left in the first quarter, the Celtics were 6 points behind 21 to 15.
The vacuum restricted area is a problem that has to be solved.
Pitino held on to the last stubbornness and refused to make any changes, and still allowed Duncan to expand his defense outward.
This is simply a waste of a historic defender like Duncan. It is true that the inside line is delayed, but in order to enhance the oppression of the ball holder, Pitino made Duncan's oppression extremely fierce. This can indeed make the ball holder feel pressure, but it will also make it difficult for Shifo to return to the basket to defend.
Dumas' pass is not as tricky as Mo Mengchen, but Duncan's defense is so close that he can pass the ball as long as he sees people.
Another opportunity at the basket.
Ben Wallace dunked with the ball.
2 to 15
"So far, the Pistons have scored 20 points in the Celtics' penalty area."
Bill Walton said in the show.
On the sidelines, the legend of the Celtics Havrichek said lightly: "It seems like you are watching the game in the 1960s and 1970s."
Covings nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, we didn't have three-point line in that era, and there wasn't such a big space inside, but everyone would try their best to get close to the basket. Now this rule is stupid, and these people have no confrontation at all. A game without confrontation is also called a game?"
Every generation thinks that the era they live in is the greatest of all time, but it is often not the case.
Duncan cannot change Pitino's rigid defensive system, he can only change himself.
The tactic of this round was to conduct the outside line, but Duncan pressed Pollard hard and asked for the ball loudly.
He rarely does this.
Seeing him like this, Kenny Anderson could only pass the ball.
A few seconds later, Duncan turned over and jumped into the board, Pollard made a defensive foul and received his second personal foul tonight.
Westfar rotates inside.
Brad Miller and Jerome Williams replace Pollard and Wallace.
The thickness of the inside line of the piston is rare in the league. They can substitute people at will, and they can also ensure that the person who changes each time is a real hero.
Jerome Williams is not as calm and powerful as Pollard, but his passion is very similar to Kevin Garnett of the Timberwolves.
Although the talents and talents of the two are very different, this does not prevent Williams from seeking confrontation with Duncan like a mad dog.
Even Duncan could not cook this madman who was full of murderous aura and barking in a short time.
Whenever I see Williams playing, Mo Mengchen feels heartbroken. This person is too hard to play.
Every second on the field is like fighting with life.
In the last goal of the first quarter, Miller missed the three-pointer from the outside and almost went out of bounds. Williams rushed out like a wild dog, and saved the quasi-bound ball that was not important at all at an aberration.
Mo Mengchen stood up, he was really worried that this guy would break him.
Miller received the ball, and although he was concerned about Williams' safety, he still had to deal with the ball.
In the last second, Miller made another three-pointer.
Feel good, have it!
He said in his heart.
"Swish!"
5 to 27
The vacuum in the penalty area caused the Celtics to expand the outside and defend the defense was no longer so resolute, and the ball holder lost pressure and began to blossom inside and outside.
He was scored 5 points in the first quarter. You should know that the Celtics had only lost 24 points in the first quarter of each game before, and tonight lost 11 more points than usual in the first quarter, which is enough to illustrate the problem.
And this is because the Pistons only remembered to shoot three-pointers in the last few minutes, otherwise they would score more points.
Duncan walked down with an unhappy look on his face.
The stone Buddha, as stable as Mount Tai, often showed such an expression in Boston. It was obvious that he was unhappy in the fight.
Pitino cannot let go of his pride. He thinks that he can succeed in Naa, and in NBA, otherwise what would the Celtics ask him to do?
Isn’t it just that he can share his experience with the championship with this team that has been away from glory for more than ten years?
Williams fell to his waist, but it looked nothing was wrong, jumping around.
Westfar was worried and asked the team doctor to come forward for examination and continue to replace people.
"Charles Barkley replaces Jerome Williams."
"Note, this is Charles' first appearance for the Pistons this season!"
"It is understood that he has been losing weight because he has exceeded his weight before. Now, he has almost controlled his weight."
Actually, it's still far away.
Barkley's determination to lose weight this season is far less than last season, and he has only lost 128 kilograms.
And this is the data from half a month ago.
This fat man no longer wants to torture himself. If anyone forces him to lose weight, he will throw a three-combo attack, "I am so old, I just want to enjoy a good life, don't save me, let me die of fat."
Rashid was suspended tonight, Pollard was troubled by fouls, Williams played too hard, and Rashad Lewis was too young, so he got his first chance to play this season.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Barkley kept looking for opportunities to walk under the basket like everyone else.
He is very smart and knows how to score easily.
He tried hard to pull the pick-and-roll, and stole two goals in the inside like Pollard.
The score difference instantly widened to 12 points.
9 to 27
Pitino was furious and called for a pause
"I said, be careful at the basket! Don't let them score at the basket so easily. Your defense is not even as good as me!" Pitino yelled, "Do you want me to go up and help you defend?"
Duncan didn't say a word, Antoine Walker was careless, and the others had their own thoughts.
Here, Pitino has no absolute prestige.
"Damn, Tim, from now on, you're staying near the paint area!"
For Pitino, there is only one thing that is most important now, and that is to stop the Pistons from scoring inside.
"It's rare that he changed his tactics." Westfal said with a smile.
Mo Mengchen was also laughing, saying before that even if they have two basket protectors, as long as the opponent's inside line can pull out and shoot, it is still difficult to protect the basket.
What's more, Duncan is the only one who protects the basket.
Miller and Barkley are both people whose shooting range is outside the three-point line.
Miller humbly gave the shot to Barkley.
The Fliggy raised his hand and scored a three-pointer, and Duncan stood at the basket and stopped moving.
“duang!”
The loud ironstorm proves how wise Duncan's decision was to not come out to defend.
A few seconds later, Kenny Anderson initiated a counterattack and scored a layup with a quick horse.
29 to 9
"Chuke, keep on investing."
To be continued...