Harden was really restricted by Wang Feng! And in such a controversial way!
Even when other people look at it, they find it unacceptable! What is the state of mind of the person involved at this time?
Your opponent defends with his hands behind his back from beginning to end, but you can't score because of his hard defense?
Cole can completely imagine what Harden's expression looks like sitting on the Rockets bench at this time.
"Hahaha! Hey! Boy, you are so awesome!"
On the Warriors bench, Green laughed with his mouth wide open and couldn't stop having fun at Wang Feng.
"Did you all see Harden's expression just now? I bet a hundred dollars! Even if he ate poop, his face wouldn't be that ugly!"
"How on earth do you do that? Any tips?"
Wang Feng smiled and said nothing.
This defensive tactic was considered a risky attempt, but it was one Wang Feng had carefully considered.
The purple defensive intimidation badge is indeed very strong, so strong that Wang Feng can rely on this badge to earn a lifelong job in the NBA.
But even so, this badge is not so powerful that it can really make a top player completely helpless!
The defensive shock badge also has weaknesses! And there’s more than one!
First of all, as a top defensive badge on the outside, it cannot defend inside attacks, including dunks after breakthroughs, and some layups that do not involve difficult pull-ups.
Secondly, effective pick-and-roll coverage can also successfully block the effective range of the defensive badge.
Not to mention the first point, this second point is the main reason why Wang Feng chooses to defend with his back hand!
As soon as Harden started the game, he decisively called Howard for the pick-and-roll. Although Wang Feng has the pick-and-roll dodger badge, Howard has been the top insider in the league for many years. He has rich experience and the quality of the pick-and-roll is quite high!
Wang Feng couldn't completely ignore the pick-and-roll dodge with just a copper-colored pick-and-roll dodge, which also resulted in Harden rushing into the paint on the first ball and causing him a defensive foul.
If Harden keeps using this tactic, it will be difficult for Wang Feng to form an effective defense against Harden.
Although I am very reluctant to do so, it is a fact!
In the NBA arena, no one is an omnipotent superman. Even LeBron James, who is as powerful as Thanos, can only lose miserably in front of the Warriors, not to mention that at this stage, he only relies on a few badges.
Wang Feng?
When Wang Feng used his backhand to defend, he was betting on Harden's dignity as a top star. He was not allowed to avoid fighting in this situation!
He made the right bet! Harden was indeed fooled!
In addition, Wang Feng has another consideration, which is Harden's offensive options after he defends with his backhand.
Although he has his hands behind his back, Wang Feng is not completely defenseless. His defensive position is still very oppressive, and every time Harden makes a move, Wang Feng's footsteps will be adjusted accordingly.
With a defensive awareness of 90, Wang Feng's outside defensive position is already quite perfect. Harden is not a top breakthrough player, so he will naturally find it a little tricky. Even after relying on speed and strength to forcefully break through Wang Feng, he
He will also face defensive double-teaming from Green and other Warriors players, and the gain outweighs the loss!
Faced with this situation, a player with comprehensive offensive skills like Harden will naturally open up his arsenal and come up with offensive skills that can adapt to this situation - the answer is: long shot!
Harden takes a lot of outside shots in the regular season, averaging nearly 7 shots from beyond the three-point line per game!
Now, if there is a fool guarding him with his hands behind his back, doesn't this mean he is being told to shoot casually from outside?
Therefore, every time Harden holds the ball, facing Wang Feng who is strictly guarding his breakthrough, he will subconsciously use pull-up jumpers, step-back shots and other long-range shooting skills.
But this plays right into Wang Feng’s wish!
The defensive shock badge that does nothing when the defense breaks through is the nemesis of long shots!
Harden's long-range shots are actually relatively accurate, but compared with shooters like Curry and Thompson, they are much inferior! Under the influence of the purple Hall of Fame level defensive shock badge, it is normal for the hit rate to be affected!
Faced with Wang Feng's backhand, which seemed to be completely undefensive, he took many shots but only a few hits were made. His impatience prompted Harden to continue trying, which ultimately led to the current situation!
…
"James, you failed to hit the shot just now. It has nothing to do with that kid! It's just because your touch was not good in this game."
On the Rockets bench, McHale patiently comforted Harden: "It's okay, the score difference is not big! As long as you adjust in time, you can definitely catch up!"
"Next, you have to reduce your shots from the outside and increase the frequency of hitting the basket! It doesn't matter if you don't feel good, you can score by relying on free throws! The Warriors don't have many heavy centers. As long as Bogut can be sent off the court, Dwight
You and Josh can completely control the inside line! Do you understand?"
As one of the best power forwards in history, McHale is best at taking advantage of the inside players, and what he wants to do now is how to take advantage of the Rockets' inside advantages.
But McHale, who kept talking about tactics, ignored his pride as a top star.
Avoiding Wang Feng? Avoiding outside shots? Frequently hitting the basket to create foul throws?
Under normal circumstances, Harden would not object to this arrangement, and would even be very happy with it. JDZ's nickname as the Porcelain King is not in vain.
But not today!
Harden also felt that his touch on the outside was not very good today!
But so what?
Facing a guy who always defends himself with his backhand, if he doesn't even dare to take a shot from the outside, even if the Rockets win the game in the end, what's the difference between losing and losing to him?
Harden is not a paranoid person like Jordan or Kobe, but he is not someone who can remain indifferent while others are riding on his head!
…
After the short pause, the players from both teams came back on the court. Harden dribbled the ball across half court. Looking at Wang Feng, who had a sarcastic smile on his face and once again put his hands behind his back, without any hesitation, he took another outside jump shot!
"brush!"
This time, the shot finally went in!
After all, even a purple Hall of Fame-level defensive shock badge cannot reduce a player's shooting percentage to 0% solely by relying on eye defense!
But looking at this goal, McHale didn't feel any joy at all. Instead, his heart sank.
"Oops..."
He could see that Harden was not prepared to follow his tactical arrangements.
As for the reason... as a former player, he immediately understood.
But if you figure it out, what can you do?
Unless Harden is replaced now, he can only watch this scene repeat itself.