SuperSonics coach George Karl also made substitution adjustments. Veteran Buck Williams took a rest and another veteran Sam Perkins came on.
The team's tactics have not changed. There is no need to change tactics if the opponent cannot defend them. Judging from the performance of the Warriors players, it is impossible to defend them. Their defense is so bad, they are one of the worst defensive teams in the league.
Perkins plays to better clear the inside and create room for defenders to break through. George Karl has always encouraged Payton to take more shots, and he also hopes that his disciple will score high points.
The leading side is thinking about how to attack better, while the lagging side wants to strengthen defense. The SuperSonics are so good now. They win every game on offense and will not change the rhythm for their opponents.
When the Warriors attack, Schrempf steps back two meters to let the new Donald Loyer go, preparing to help defend the penalty area and protect backcourt rebounds. If the opponent takes a shot from mid-to-long distance, he will not step forward regardless of the shot.
interference.
Having a player like Donald on the court can be very demoralizing for a team. He is left open on the perimeter, and his teammates won't pass the ball to him because they know he can't make a shot.
George Karl has always been disgusted with players without baskets, so when Earvin Johnson wanted to leave, he did not retain him at all. PJ Brown was poached by the Heat, and he felt very sorry that he was missing a championship piece who could attack and defend well.
After several passes, Sprewell reversed the ball to center Todd Fuller on the right side.
The ball was passed just right, and Perkins, who was defending in front, was squeezed out of his feet. Todd took the ball, turned around, and dunked with both hands. 21 to 16.
During the SuperSonics offense, Yang Jian received the ball at the top of the arc and was closely followed by Sprewell. He protected the basketball with his back and observed the movement of his teammates. When Payton ran out from the left, he immediately passed the ball over.
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The two developed an amazing tacit understanding. Yang Jian knew that Payton would cut in and out on both sides and in the middle, and would not sneak past the baseline. Because Payton's three-pointers from the corners on both sides were inaccurate, the team did not need him to practice.
This, that is the job of Perkins and Yang Jian.
The Sonics' tactics seem complicated, but in fact most of the running routes are fixed, and players can memorize them by rote. If anyone can't run the tactics smoothly, he will soon be traded by the management, because this player is not careless.
, just have no brains.
Payton made a 70-degree jump shot from the left side for a three-pointer. The opportunity had already appeared, but his three-point ability was not as strong as Yang Jian's, and he missed the ball under the interference of Mark Price's pursuit.
Todd Fuller grabbed the backcourt rebound, hugged it in his arms and did not dare to move, waiting for his teammates to respond.
The Warriors attacked, but Sprewell failed to break through with the ball and passed the ball to Joe Smith in the middle. Joe Smith had no chance to make a shot and passed it to Price who was running away.
Price failed to get away from Payton when he broke through with the ball. He was surrounded by inside players near the penalty area and had to pass out again.
Price hurriedly passed the ball to find Sprewell, and Yang Jian suddenly stepped up his defense to get close to him. As soon as Sprewell took the ball and failed to gain a firm footing, he was cut off by Yang Jian with a precise palm.
Yang Jian is getting better and better at using his "lightning hand" talent. He is really fast, hard and accurate in cutting the ball. Sooner or later, he will become a unique talent in the NBA. He doesn't know if he can win the assists title this season. He only feels that he has a greater chance of winning the steals title.
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His defensive style of paddling gives him more opportunities to try gambling steals. He is not afraid of not being able to grab the ball and being passed out of position. If the team is too far ahead, it doesn't matter how many times the opponent beats him.
Yang Jian cut the ball and got stuck in position. His super explosive power caused Sprewell's center of gravity to shift and he was unable to accelerate. Even with a wingspan of 216cm, he couldn't reach the ball.
Every time he confronted Yang Jian, Sprewell was very depressed. Although the opponent was obviously shorter than him, when he confronted him, he felt like he had bumped into a strong man weighing more than 100 kilograms. Yang Jian's legs always seemed to be rooted on the ground.
He seemed to be motionless. However, he must not have taken root, because he disappeared as soon as he moved.
Yang Jian picked up the basketball and went for a fast break. Sprewell fell to the ground while diving for the ball.
Joe Smith in the high position returned to his own half in time.
As a power forward, Joe Smith, who is 208cm tall and weighs 102kg, is very mobile. If not for his amazing talent, he would not have been able to overwhelm Garnett, Rasheed Wallace, McDyess and others to become the No. 1 pick in 1995.
However, the strongest player in 1995 was the undrafted player.
Joe Smith withdrew to the three-point line and waited for Yang Jian to break out. Yang Jian stopped one meter outside the left three-point line and shot a three-pointer. When Joe Smith realized that he was about to shoot, he could only stretch out his hand symbolically when he jumped out.
Yang Jian shot as easily as in training and hit a three-pointer! 24 to 16.
Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jian scored another three-pointer. The opponent retreated too far back."
Zhang Lili said: "If he doesn't retreat very far back, he will definitely be passed. In that case, Yang Jian will only score two points. Yang Jian's outside shooting this season is more accurate than last season. If you let him shoot, he will score."
The Warriors attacked and after passing the ball several times, Price relied on a screen to run and received a pass from Sprewell and made a jumper from the left outside. He returned a three-pointer. 24 to 19.
When the SuperSonics attacked, Payton dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, observed Yang Jian's movement in the middle, feinted and missed the pass, and hit Price with a three-pointer. 27 to 19.
Payton is indeed in good condition today, and with Yang Jian here, he is not worried about losing at all. He is relaxed and dares to take action. He really wants to achieve a career high in scoring. He does not expect to be as high as Yang Jian. He will be satisfied if he can score more than 40 points.
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Unlike Yang Jian, Payton cannot always play on the defensive end. Because he has won the best defensive player and is a regular in the defensive lineup. Good defense is his label. He is nicknamed "Glove" because of his good defense.
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He wanted to maintain this persona, and the defensive end also worked hard to guard Price, preventing him from passing the shot to Joe Smith, who passed the ball inside to Todd Fuller.
Todd pushed Perkins with his back, and when he was about to use his strength the second time, Perkins retreated and dodged. Todd lost his center of gravity after hitting the air, and turned around to take action. Perkins saw the opportunity and jumped and slapped him.
Covered the ball.
Schrempf, who was preparing to help defend, picked up the basketball and immediately launched a counterattack. He passed the ball to Yang Jian who was going down quickly on the left side. Payton was also going down quickly on the other side.
Sprewell didn't dare to get close to him, knowing that Yang Jian had the strength advantage to push him away. He also didn't dare to gamble and steal, so he could only keep retreating and running, trying to interfere and defend Yang Jian when he shot.
breakthrough.
Yang Jian advanced to the left three-point line in one breath, took the ball with his left hand, changed direction to the center, and passed the ball to Payton. Payton squeezed away Price and scored an easy layup.
29 to 19. Payton scored his 15th point, and Yang Jian sent out his 9th assist.
Price knew that he couldn't guard him, but he still didn't foul. His defensive attitude can only be found in a team like the Warriors. A different head coach who emphasizes defense will not let him play. Price is not far away from retirement.
, it is impossible for a team with him to make the playoffs.
When the Warriors attacked, Payton encountered a screen and chased Price. Price passed the ball to Joe Smith, who was cutting through the air. The latter passed Kemp and scored a layup. 29 to 21.
Payton dribbled the ball across half court, and Kemp set a screen for him from outside the three-point line. This is a SuperSonics tactic, usually played by Yang Jian, and Payton wanted to imitate it today.
He got rid of Price and had no chance to make a shot outside the three-point line in the middle. Joe Smith switched defense. Payton took the ball and changed direction to the right, hitting the ground and passing the ball to the right corner.
Yang Jian relied on Perkins' screen to slide down the baseline and ran to the bottom corner. He caught the ball and feinted, and Sprewell, who was chasing him, jumped up. He was afraid that Yang Jian would hit another three-pointer, and he hadn't missed one in the opening game.
As a result, Yang Jian changed direction to the left and passed into the three-point line, and a 45-degree iron-blooded jumper hit the board and went into the frame! 31 to 21.
The Warriors attacked. Payton pressed for a steal in the midfield. He was a little too excited and was called for a thug foul. George Karl took this opportunity to replace Schrempf and Kemp, and replaced him with Craig Elu and O
Sierra Harrington.
Zhang Lili said: "Schrempf didn't have the ball today, so he might as well take a break. Not only him, but Kemp doesn't have much ball right now, so it's up to the two defenders."
Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jian also reduced the number of shots he took today. He can't keep shooting by himself, otherwise one basketball will not be enough to score points."
Zhang Lili said with a smile: "The SuperSonics are the most offensive team in the league. Last season, four starters shot over 50%. They are expected to maintain this level this season."