Chapter 512 The most direct way to break the double team
Barkley analyzed: "The defensive strategies of both sides at the beginning are very similar, which is to double-team the core scorer. Chen is on the Suns side and Dirk is on the Mavericks side. The difference is that Chen has already scored 5 points and Dirk has not yet scored.
Make money."
Kenny Smith said: "Chen entered the game faster than Dirk. Dirk is still looking for touch. He will encounter a lot of double-teams in every game. The defensive intensity cannot limit him. Dirk wants to open his scoring account mainly.
It depends on how you feel."
Carlisle did not give any instructions. He believed in Nowitzki and planned to let the players make adjustments on their own.
King Nuo did not use shooting to find his touch, and his character is not as stubborn as Kobe.
Nottingham dropped to the low post to attract double-teams and then passed the ball out. Old Hill shrank and couldn't save it, and Artest hit a jumper.
7 to 5.
Nash quickly threw the ball to Diaw on the baseline. The latter took the ball and quickly released it. Nash held the ball and pushed forward.
Although the Suns took the lead at the start, their pace was not fast enough. Nash wanted to mention speed.
After the pick-and-roll at the top of the arc, Nash dribbled in with his left hand.
After the Mavericks switched defense, the inside line chose to move in, and Nash made a slightly faded mid-range jumper.
"Whoa!"
Basketball goes hollow into the net.
9 to 5.
The Mavericks attacked and the Suns defended a 2-1-2 zone defense.
This type of zone defense has a relatively even distribution of players, making it easier to cooperate with each other, and is conducive to grabbing rebounds and launching quick counterattacks. It is a zone defense formation that the Suns like very much.
But this sincerity also has flaws, that is, the two outside defensive players are standing on the left and right sides. The front of the three-point line is easily empty, and the 30°-45° zone and the basket are also weak areas for defense.
Kidd reached the top of the three-point arc and had a shooting opportunity, but he did not take it rashly. Although he had hit a three-pointer in the previous rounds, Kidd had a clear understanding of his three-point ability and would not take it unless he could.
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Kidd moved to the wing to stop the ball, and Ray Allen circled to the top of the key.
After receiving the ball, Ray Allen and Antoine White played a pick-and-roll and then walked to the left.
Facing Diaw's defense, Ray Allen changed direction and rushed in.
Ray Allen's speed and explosive power are not as good as when he was young. Chen Yan took advantage of him to change direction and slow down, bypassing the screen and chasing after him.
Ray Allen took the shot under the interference of the two men, and the ball went a bit too far, hitting the board and popping out.
However, Antoine White was very motivated and followed up in time to pick up a missed tip-in.
9 to 7.
The Suns served and Nash continued to advance rapidly.
This time the rhythm was faster than in the previous round. He hit the ground near the center circle and passed the ball to Chen Yan on the baseline.
Artest blocked the baseline immediately and did not give him a chance to hit the basket. This approach is very experienced. As long as Chen Yan cannot rush up at the first time, the Mavericks players can quickly get into position and reorganize the formation.
Chen Yan didn't apply it in the first time, and it really slowed down.
The five Mavericks immediately returned to defense, and Chen Yan dribbled the ball with his left hand to wait for his teammates.
Nash took the initiative to help Chen Yan cover.
Chen Yan took a step forward, met Kidd out of position, then backhanded the ball to Nash, and then ran to the low post.
Nash took a lateral move, pulled it to a 45-degree angle outside the three-point line, and then hit the ground to Chen Yan who was in the key position.
The rest of the Suns players were on the other side, watching Chen Yan and Nash play a two-hander.
After several passes, Chen Yan began to post up Kidd.
Although his strength is not as good as Kidd's, Chen Yan's post-up steps are very good, and he can turn over and shoot jumpers. Kidd didn't dare to use his strength to hit, so Chen Yan just sat all the way to the edge of the penalty area.
Artest only dared to stay in the elbow area and did not dare to double-team Chen Yan wantonly, because after the mismatch, he placed Nash, a man whose three-point shooting rate is above 45% all year round.
This is the benefit of having strong teammates around you. Even if they do nothing, they can help you share the offensive pressure.
Kidd started to exert his strength, and if Chen Yan made another step, he would be able to lay the basket directly.
King Nuo Tian also covered the midline, preparing to put pressure on Chen Yan.
Chen Yan suddenly collected the ball and turned with his right foot towards the midline.
He turned around very quickly and passed between Kidd and Nowitzki.
Then Chen Yan jumped up and threw it lightly with his left hand!
The action is completed in one go, and the two points are easily earned.
11 to 7.
Kidd didn't even have the desire to take off the ball. Chen Yan was above him in terms of height, wingspan, and jumping speed.
"Nice turn! Dirk wanted to double attack, but he obviously underestimated Chen's turning speed." Kenny Smith said.
"The best way to double-team Chen is when he is holding the ball. Once he moves, it will be much more difficult to double-team," Barkley said.
The Mavericks attacked, Kidd and Antoine White cooperated in a pick-and-roll and then hit the ball.
The ball was passed beautifully, with just the right amount of advance. Unfortunately, Antoine White was not the jumping man he had worked with before. He couldn't get up at the end and missed the layup.
Chen Yan protected the rebound and then quickly counterattacked. He stepped back from the three-point line and passed the ball to Nash.
After Nash caught the ball, he feinted first and then quickly dropped the ball.
"Crack!"
Kidd saw through Nash's fake move and took the ball ahead of time.
Nash is very stable, but that doesn't mean he won't make mistakes.
Antoine White, who came back from the offensive court, just picked up the basketball. Nash pounced hard, and the two of them collided. Antoine White sent the ball out before falling to the ground. Kidd caught the ball and rushed in.
Quickly scored two points in the frontcourt.
11 to 9.
The two sides started with a tight score.
The Suns were not in a hurry to serve, and Nash, who had just fallen to the ground, had not yet stood up.
Chen Yan and Xiaosi hurried back to pick up Nash. Nash indicated that his back was a little uncomfortable and he wanted to lie down for a while.
All Suns fans are worried that Nash's back injury is old. In the middle of this season, Nash was sidelined for a period of time due to back injury.
The team doctor quickly stepped forward to ask about Nash's condition, and the assistant coach evacuated the surrounding teammates to ensure that Nash had enough air.
After the camera finished the close-up of Nash, it gave another close-up of Chen Yan.
If Nash ends the game, all the pressure will fall on Chen Yan alone.
Fortunately, Nash stood up quickly and seemed to be fine. However, just to be on the safe side, D'Antoni took him off the court and took a rest, and Barea replaced Nash.
Barea kept blowing into his fists, looking like he was ready to go.
Barea is a former Mavericks player. Usually players will work extra hard when facing their old club. This is a way for players to prove themselves.
The game restarts.
Barea asked for a screen at the top of the arc and then went inside. Diaw's screen did not catch Kidd, and Kidd bypassed Diaw and caught up with Barea again.
Barea ignored it and relied on Kidd to force the opponent to foul and get two free throw opportunities. He and Nash are two players with different styles. Barea's desire for the basket is much stronger than Nash.
Barea missed the first free throw, and his players were still not warmed up just yet.
The second free throw was made.
12 to 9.
In the Mavericks' offensive round, Ray Allen finally opened the door.
Ray Allen ran continuously and used the ball-free screen to catch the ball from the outside. Chen Yan bypassed the screen and quickly jumped in front of Ray Allen.
Ray Allen tapped Chen Yan away, took a step forward, and hit a high jumper.
12 to 11.
Chen Yan tried his best on this ball. If he didn't pounce on it, Ray Allen would have room to shoot a three-pointer. It's better to let an assassin like Ray Allen shoot two points than a three-pointer.
The Suns attacked, and after Barea passed the half court, the players guided the ball to each other from the outside.
After Nash left the court, the Suns' offensive fluency indeed dropped a notch.
Chen Yan went around to the top of the key to prepare for a one-on-one break. As soon as he caught the ball, the Mavericks came up with a double attack.
After Nash came off the court, they attacked Chen Yan even more unscrupulously. The Mavericks did not want Chen Yan to drive the bottom line defense through breakthroughs, thus helping his teammates score.
Chen Yan hit the ball in time and played very reasonably.
After receiving the ball, Barea accelerated to the basket. He changed direction and got rid of Kidd before driving into the basket. He was very fast and full of energy!
Before the Mavericks defense had time to cover the line, he had already made a layup.
14 to 11.
Barea knew he wouldn't be on the court for long, so he unleashed his energy without reservation.
Chen Yan high-fived Barea as a sign of encouragement. He needed such hard work from his teammates around him.
Mavericks offensive possession.
The game lasted 6 minutes and 22 seconds in the first quarter before Nowitzki scored the first goal of the night.
After halftime, Kidd handed the ball to Notre Dame on the right, and then everyone cleared the right side to help Notre Dame create offensive space.
Kidd stood outside the three-point line at the top of the arc. Barea strictly followed D'Antoni's plan and let Kidd take two steps, guarding near the free throw line, ready to flank Nowitzki at any time.
Nowitzki also understood the situation on the court, took two tentative steps and then took action directly against Diaw's defense.
"Whoa!"
The basketball drew a high parabola and then fell into the net. The top of the arc was very high, as if it was suspended.
This is the most incomprehensible part of Nowitzki. Even if the defense is not out of position, even if the defensive player's hands are covering his face, he can still send the ball into the net.
The Suns serve quickly, and the ball goes directly to Chen Yan in this round.
Chen Yan drove straight into the penalty area, attracted the defense and then released the ball in the air.
Barea caught the ball with a three-pointer from the top of the arc and quickly transferred it to Stoudemire.
At this time, the defensive players were attracted by Chen Yan, and Stoudemire got an open opportunity.
This is his sweet spot, but Stoudemire still hasn't grasped it.
Even Barkley couldn't help but sigh after watching it, how many games will it take for this guy to get used to the goggles on his face?
Kidd grabbed the rebound and advanced through the half.
Kidd's rebounding ability is unique among point guards. At the age of 36, he can still average 7 rebounds per game, which is better than the data of some forwards.
Kidd passed the ball to Nowitzki on the left side.
Still the same routine as the last round, the Mavericks cleared one side and created singles opportunities for Nowitzki.
Barea still jumped back and forth directly from the free throw line and the three-point line, looking like he was ready to steal at any time.
Nowitzki leaned against Diaw, then took a step down the ball.
This time Nowitzki was testing. He didn't exert any force, and his eyes were fixed on Kidd who was three-pointers away from the top of the arc the whole time.
At the moment when Barea accelerated to grab the ball, Nowitzki increased the force of the ball, then turned to the bottom corner, and then turned over and leaned back.
"Whoa!"
Enter again!
14 to 13.
Dio was stunned.
How to prevent this?
Nowitzki's consecutive scoring put pressure on the Suns. Barea reached for the ball just after halftime, preparing to find a way to return one.
One step outside the three-point line, Chen Yan waved his hand to attract Diaw's cover.
The Mavericks switched defense in time. Antoine White stood in front of Chen Yan. Artest squeezed the screen and followed Chen Yan.
Facing the upcoming double-team, Chen Yan raised his hand and hit a super long three-pointer without any hesitation!
The fans stood up one after another, and the Suns bench also collectively extended three fingers.
"Whoa!"
The next second the basketball net exploded!
17 to 13.
High-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods, and efficient scoring often only requires simple offensive methods.
Shooting is always the easiest and most direct way to break a double team.
