In the first half of the game, although Wang Feng took a few shots, it was not too many, just 10 times.
In the next game, Wang Feng must increase the number of shots, especially in the third quarter.
In the third quarter of the second half, the Cavaliers made adjustments to their lineup and directly sent in the combination of Curry, Wang Feng, Ying Guodala, Livingston and Green.
This combination can barely be regarded as a small lineup of the death five. Although Livingston, who is 2.01 meters tall, is not very mobile, he is still better than the inside players. The Warriors will start to speed up the game in the third quarter!
The Cavaliers' lineup was also adjusted accordingly. The slower Love was replaced, Tristan Thompson took the center position, James served as the power forward, and the three frontcourt players were Irving, JR. Smith and Richard.
.Jefferson.
They are also a small lineup, and the Cavaliers' mobility is no worse than that of the Warriors. However, when both sides have replaced big players in the interior, their ability to protect the frame has been reduced. Therefore, the next thing to compete is the offensive ability of both sides.
Got it!
Curry received the ball from the baseline and dribbled across half court, then directly called a pick-and-roll.
Green pulled out to provide a pick-and-roll screen for Curry, who rushed straight to the basket and relied on Tristan Thompson, who was defending, to pull up the stick with a low hand and layup.
The basketball avoided Thompson's block and flew towards the basket.
At this moment, a big hand shot out of the air and slammed the basketball onto the backboard.
It's James!
James shot out of the air to block the shot and took the rebound into his arms, then turned around and threw the basketball forward.
Counter fast attack.
The Cavaliers' lineup is really very mobile. Irving, J.R. Smith and Jefferson immediately ran towards the frontcourt.
After receiving the pass, Jefferson dribbled the ball across half court, faced Livingston who rushed to block him, and passed the ball directly in the direction of Irving.
"Don't!"
As soon as Jefferson passed the ball, he heard his teammates yelling.
The next moment, Wang Feng suddenly burst out from one side, activated the interceptor badge, and completed the steal instantly.
After stealing the basketball, Wang Feng turned around and ran towards the Cavaliers' frontcourt.
At this time, his position was originally near the center circle, and he only took two steps to arrive not far from the three-point line.
Looking around with lightning speed, Wang Feng made a judgment immediately.
"At this distance, it's too late to retreat to the bottom corner! Take action right here!"
Without any hesitation, Wang Feng immediately took off and threw the basketball in his hand towards the basket.
Although this position is not within the corner three-point line and does not enjoy the blessing of the corner three-point shooter badge, Wang Feng has a three-point shooting ability value of up to 94, and his shooting rate is very high even if the opponent does not interfere much!
What happened in just a few seconds was too sudden, including James, who had no time to step forward to defend Wang Feng immediately, and could only watch as Wang Feng shot with almost complete open space.
Three point hit.
"Damn it!"
Watching Wang Feng hit a three-pointer, even James couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.
I didn't expect that a beautiful shot-blocking counterattack would end up like this. If I had known this, I might as well have let Curry shoot. Curry's layup just now was done in a physical confrontation with Tristan Thompson.
Whether the shot can be made is still a matter of debate, and even if it is made, it will still be two points, which is better than Wang Feng hitting a three-pointer.
But who could have predicted such a thing in advance?
"It seems that fast breaks are not so easy to beat. The Warriors who are best at counterattacking fast breaks are also the teams that know best how to prevent being counterattacked by fast breaks... In this case, then attack the interior steadily!"
James holds the ball in the top arc and passes the ball to Irving.
James, who took a lot of shots in the second quarter, had already scored 17 points. Although he did not score as high as Curry, James is not a player who simply relies on scoring to win. He will control the rhythm of the game and know when.
What to do.
The Warriors have replaced the big inside center, and Green is alone in the paint. Now is the best opportunity to attack the frame!
Although Irving, who was the No. 1 pick in 11 years, has never achieved any substantial achievements in terms of honors so far, in terms of personal strength, he can definitely be regarded as the top level in the league, especially his skills in dribbling breakthroughs and layups. Looking at the league, there are few.
There are people who can defeat him.
Irving continuously dribbled past Curry and took the lead to the basket, and then made a graceful windmill pull-up layup with picturesque movements.
"very good!"
On the sidelines of the game, Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue had a smile on his face.
"No matter what, as long as we can maintain our offensive efficiency, we will be invincible in this game."
"brush--!"
The crisp shot hit the frame and the sound of the net made the smile on Tyronn Lue's face freeze.
Outside the three-point line, Wang Feng raised his arms high and maintained a shooting posture with an expressionless face, like a cold killer.
2 out of 2!
"Keep an eye on that guy! Don't give him such an easy shot!"
On the court, James shouted to Jefferson.
At the beginning of the third quarter, James did not keep an eye on Wang Feng. He played nearly 20 minutes in the first half, taking both offense and defense into account, and his physical strength was somewhat depleted. Moreover, Wang Feng's performance in the first half was quite satisfactory, and the threat was not very great.
Therefore, in the second half, James switched defenses with Jefferson to save as much energy as possible.
The former dunk king Richard Jefferson has excellent physical fitness. Although he is a little older, his defensive skills are still there. At least in James' opinion, it should be more than enough to guard Wang Feng, who can only shoot.
Who would have thought that in less than 1 minute after the game started, Wang Feng would hit two three-pointers and score 6 points in a row!
Like the shot just now, Jefferson didn't actually lose much position, but Wang Feng just faced the opponent's defense and shot the ball in.
In the first half, Wang Feng made 4 of 10 shots with a shooting percentage of 40%, which made them relax their vigilance.
In the next round, Jefferson did not dare to let down his guard again and stayed close to Wang Feng, not even giving the opponent a chance to catch the ball.
But Wang Feng, who has been designated by coach Kerr as the main offensive scoring point in the third quarter, has the highest priority on the court.
Seeing this situation, Livingston immediately stepped forward and used a pick-and-roll without the ball to cooperate with Wang Feng.
Wang Feng followed the pick-and-roll and went around to the other end of the three-point line.
The basketball was immediately passed to his hands.
The person responsible for guarding Livingston is James.
The moment Livingston blocked Jefferson, James immediately stepped forward from the other side to fill the gap.
Facing James again, Wang Feng didn't hesitate at all, he jumped directly on the spot and shot!
"You're still here? Do you really think you're always on target?"
James immediately stepped forward to block the shot. Although he failed to block Wang Feng's shot, it effectively caused some interference just like in the first half.
But……
"brush!"
The sound of a basketball hitting the net and hitting the frame sounded again!