Chapter 201 A tough counterattack (8,000 words chapter)

The star players in the team are too capable. How to get more players to participate in the offense has always been a problem that the Thunder have been exploring. The coaching staff once imagined a triangle offense, but most players do not like complicated movements.

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The coaching staff also tried to shoot from all over and break through and score the ball, but unfortunately, Daequan Cook, who was traded to the team in the offseason, showed some stretch in training, which resulted in this shooter never getting the attention of coach Brooks.

Trust, and the shooting percentages of Durant and Turtle are also very worrying.

After constant attempts last season, head coach Brooks still believes that continuous screening, passing, and shooting based on Flex are more suitable for the Thunder.

Taking advantage of the ability of the three to hold the ball and attack, simple basic tactics are sometimes more effective. Although some specific tactics will completely turn the inside players into tool men, special treatment will be given in special situations and some specific games.

, still need to play more star ball.

In the rotation phase of the second quarter, the Grizzlies changed their backcourt combination, with Greves Vasquez and OJ Mayo coming off the bench. They also replaced Marc Gasol with Darrell Arthur.

Dee Gay and Zach Randolph remain on the court.

For the Thunder, Jeff Green came on as a substitute, with Li Ze and Sefolosha partnering in the backcourt, and Ibaka and Collison in the paint. Although the lineup remained the same compared to the first match, the tactics were different.

The adjustment is obvious.

The Grizzlies attacked for the first time in the second quarter. Greves Vasquez had just passed the half court and immediately attracted Li Ze's close defense. He noticed that OJ Mayo had already followed the screen and quickly bounced out, and quickly passed the ball to

On the other side, at the same time, Darrell Arthur quickly came to the line and provided a screen for Mayo.

Sefolosha easily squeezed through the screen, and OJ Mayo felt the defensive pressure coming from his side. He held the ball in his left hand and accelerated the breakthrough. He suddenly dribbled back while traveling, adjusted his rhythm, and stepped back to shoot a jump shot.

"Shua" hit steadily from mid-range.

"It seems that Mayo feels good tonight. The last time the two teams played against Mayo, he didn't get much playing time. Coach Hollins doesn't seem to like Mayo's attitude on the defensive end."

In the TNT commentary box, Steve Kerr immediately explained Mayo's situation with the Grizzlies. The former successor to Jordan did not seem to have the effect that everyone expected.

Li Ze glanced at the opponent, Graves Vasquez, and then gestured to Sefolosha, indicating that the two of them would switch defenses in the next round and let Sefolosha defend the 1.98-meter Graves-Vasquez.

Quetz is more suitable. After all, OJ Mayo is more flexible, so it is best to let him be the main defender.

After sending the baseline ball, Li Ze moved across half court. At this time, the Thunder team's position was similar to a "V" shape. Sefolosha went directly to the left corner, Jeff Green came to the right corner, and Iba

Card stood in the left block, and Collison reached the right elbow of the free throw line.

Graves-Vasquez has been closely watching Li Ze's movements and noticed that Collison started to move. Li Ze seemed to want to break through on the right side. Graves-Vasquez quickly defended.

The quality of Collison's cover is not high, but in the home game, Li Ze can also use some of his own tricks. He noticed that Greves-Vasquez came up, and Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his right hand, was facing Greves.

-Vasquez made a hidden collision, and after a physical confrontation, he took advantage of the situation and took the ball forward.

At this time, Collison's screen was in place. Li Ze quickly quickened his pace, twisted his body, and caught the ball with his left hand. He noticed that Zach Randolph was still inside, and quickly changed direction in front of his body, following the trajectory of the ball.

, drifting to the right and shooting a fadeaway jumper.

"Shua" hit steadily from mid-range.

"Hey! Graves! Squeeze through the screen! Don't let him take action easily!"

Head coach Hollins was very dissatisfied with the defensive state of this round. A simple screen turned out to be an opportunity. In his opinion, this was unacceptable. Graves Vasquez was so miserable that he was hit hard by Li Ze.

I still feel tight in my chest. It was so hidden that the head coach couldn't even see it.

The audience at the Ford Center Arena shouted excitedly. Li Ze had already scored 12 points, which was completely different from the 18 points he scored in the last match.

The opponent is just a new player in the 10th grade, and Li Ze is too lazy to talk trash. He believes that coach Hollins will immediately replace the main player after two minutes. After all, the Grizzlies are also fighting against the main player.

When the Grizzlies attacked, OJ Mayo saw Li Ze in front of him and suddenly twitched the corner of his mouth. He really didn't like to play against Li Ze. He was taller and stronger than him, and his flexibility was not inferior to him.

What should you do if you encounter such a player?

It was still Mayo who bounced out to catch the ball, but unlike Sofolosha's defense, Li Ze rarely got caught. Mayo failed to escape twice and noticed that Zach Randolph was already in the low post.

The ball, OJ-Mayo quickly passed the ball.

After catching the ball, facing Ibaka's defense, he separated Ibaka with his generous body. After quickly releasing the ball with his right hand, he turned up the line and succeeded in a light throw with his right hand close to the basket.

"Roar!"

After scoring the goal, Randolph roared at Ibaka and showed off his fat muscles.

"Shh!"

Oklahoma City fans immediately booed Randolph's arrogant performance, and commentator Marv Albert also lamented the Thunder's interior defense:

"The young guys are inexperienced and suffer a big loss on the defensive end. Randolph has performed very well so far and is also very efficient in finishing inside!"

The Thunder quickly sent a baseline ball, still using Collison's pick-and-roll, broke through with his left hand, shook off Greves Vasquez's defense, just one step past the three-point line, and made a two-point pull-up jumper.

"Shua" hits again from mid-range.

Head coach Hollins on the sidelines was a little helpless. In this position, the team usually gave up defense and tested the shooting percentage of the offensive players. However, when coming to Oklahoma City's home court, the defensive end cannot pursue physical confrontation too much. Li Ze's shooting ability is simply amazing.

Randolph really couldn't guard the Grizzlies' inside line.

After Rudy Gay's offensive attack, Iba Ka successfully protected the backboard. Li Ze quickly dribbled the ball through the half court. Grevis Vasquez was constantly interfering with Li Ze's dribbling.

But it never had very good results.

When he came near the three-point line, Li Ze quickly lowered his center of gravity, held the ball in his left hand and pretended to break through. Then he quickly dribbled the ball back and at the same time used his feet to make a fake move to step back and shoot. He paused slightly and quickly raised his head. Grevi.

Vasquez's defensive center moves forward.

Seeing the opponent staggering, Li Ze lowered his center of gravity again, while holding the ball with his right hand to speed up the breakthrough. Just after dribbling past the three-point line, he dribbled the ball vigorously with his right hand, while slowing down the rhythm, pretending to join the ball with his left hand, Graves-Vas

Quez was already a little confused at this time and pounced subconsciously.

As a result, Li Ze quickly changed direction in front of his body, and then took a step back and returned to the three-point line. Graves-Vasquez used his feet again. As a result, his body completely lost its center of gravity. Li Ze finished outside the three-point line.

After he took action, he was knocked down by this cute newbie. He was so stunned that he fell to the ground.

"squeak!"

"Shua" 3+1 opportunity!

"OH!OH!Kayce chance for four point play!"

In the TNT commentary box, Marv Albert was already shouting excitedly, Reggie Miller was also screaming exaggeratedly, and Steve Kerr just smiled and shook his head, showing an expression of disbelief.

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The audience at the Ford Center Arena was very familiar with Li Ze's offensive rhythm. They had already begun to scream when they saw a series of fancy swings in front of them. When the referee's whistle blew and the three-pointer was made, the scene suddenly erupted into huge cheers.

Many spectators in the front row stood up and applauded Li Ze's goal.

Sefolosha and Jeff Green quickly came over and pulled Li Ze up. Not to mention that the opponent looked outrageous, the Thunder's bench atmosphere team threw away the towels.

Standing on the free throw line, Li Ze smiled softly at the Grizzlies team and then steadily made the free throw. At this time, head coach Hollins reluctantly requested a timeout. He had to interrupt the Thunder's rhythm.

After returning from the timeout, the Grizzlies directly returned to the main lineup. After receiving the ball in the low post, Marc Gasol hit the frame twice with his back. With his huge height advantage, he ignored Collison's defense and hit the basket with his right hand.

The throw was successful.

The Thunder's offense was not affected and continued to quickly send baseline balls. At this time, Li Ze had already consciously accelerated the offensive rhythm. It was still a simple "V" attack. This time Zach Randolph finally no longer guarded the basket.

, the defensive position is very high.

Tony Allen's defense was very close. He wanted to take advantage of the pick-and-roll to double-team Randolph, allowing Li Ze to release the ball. Collison had just settled on the three-point line, and Li Ze quickly suppressed the ball.

The body's center of gravity, while changing the direction of the right hand in front of the body, closely adheres to Collison's screen to break through.

Noticing that Randolph's defense had come closer, he took advantage of the trend with his left hand and jumped out of the double team with his body. He accelerated the straight ball with his right hand and went straight into the penalty area. After taking off with both feet, he faced Marc Gasso.

My block, mid-air dodge, and one-arm dunk with your left hand!

"Bang!" The breakthrough dunk was successful.

Li Ze, who succeeded in dunking, quickly retreated from defense while showing off his biceps. The atmosphere in the Ford Center Arena was completely ignited at this time. This exaggerated offensive performance completely delighted the Oklahoma City fans!

"Kill them! Well done Kayce!"

"They must be taught a lesson and let them know the consequences of provoking the Thunder."

Many fans in the front row screamed with excitement. The regular season is sometimes too simple. Oklahoma City fans rarely see Li Ze play so emotionally. Tonight, he dreamed of returning to the playoffs. This vote is definitely

Not a loss!

In the next few rounds, the Grizzlies still relied on their inside advantage to continuously send the ball into the basket, and Li Ze also began to eat for his teammates.

The Grizzlies defense comes up inside, Li Ze quickly plays the ball, and Ibaka and Collison can also score. Once Rudy Gay on the outside joins in to help defend, Jeff Green in the corner also can

Being able to respond with a three-pointer, the Thunder still firmly maintained the point difference.

When head coach Brooks began to rotate personnel, the point difference was still 14 points. Li Ze made 5 of 7 in a single quarter and scored 12 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, successfully expanding the Thunder's lead.

After the start of the second half, the main lineups of both sides battled again. Of course, the Grizzlies would not give in easily. They took the risk of fouling and once again strengthened the physical confrontation. At the same time, Michael Conley began to slow down the Grizzlies' offensive rhythm.

Durant's shooting percentage declined in this situation, while Li Ze played more simply and roughly in the face of such a defensive situation, still using a "V"-shaped attack. After halftime, Guigui immediately and

Ibaka was on the line picking and rolling, holding the ball in his left hand and pretending to break through.

Li Ze quickly moved up the line from the left corner. After receiving the hand-to-hand pass from Turtle, he broke through with the ball in his right hand and then dribbled back with a cross step. Tony Allen's defensive focus quickly moved forward.

His left hand quickly changed direction at the hip, and he held the ball with his right hand and pretended to break through, instantly changing his dribbling rhythm. After a vigorous dribble on the spot, Li Ze noticed that Tony Allen was completely shaken away, and then he stepped back and shot a jumper.

"Shua" the three-pointer hit the net.
To be continued...