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Chapter 22 Carry out the arrogance to the end
Chapter 22 Carry out the arrogance to the end
After high-fiving with all the players, Su Yang saw McMillan waving, and walked towards the auditorium.
The two chatted on the sidelines. McMillan praised Su Yang for his good work, but also reminded that the 13-0 offensive climax was largely due to the fact that the Suns underestimated the enemy, because there was only more than 1 minute left in the third quarter. It was the Summer League game again, and the Suns didn't care so much about winning or losing, so they let the Blazers find an opportunity. The Suns will definitely adjust next.
Those kind of words can increase the morale of the sun, destroy the prestige of the pioneers, and even underestimate the efforts of the players and Su Yang.
Su Yang didn't take it seriously, but he also agreed that the Suns might make adjustments in the future. After all, this was a live broadcast on ESPN. As the coach of the Suns Summer League, Gentry certainly didn't want to be easily reversed.
"Don't worry, I will make a response plan."
After Su Yang finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the Trail Blazers bench. From afar, he heard Mike Roberts bragging about the three-pointer he hit. Rodriguez also said that the wave of 13-0 attacks was too exciting. The fighting spirit is quite high.
Clap clap!Su Yang clapped his hands to signify assembly.
The Blazers quickly surrounded him, looking at him excitedly, waiting for his next move.
"OK! We performed very well just now, and we need to pay attention to possible adjustments on the opposite side. For example, zone defense, if it is a 23 zone defense, Mike Roberts should pay attention to finding opportunities to do back screens and create space at 45 degrees..."
Su Yang feels that the most likely adjustment the Suns will make is zone defense, because the Suns are very good at it. In the original historical trajectory, Gentry led the Suns to a 10-2 tie with the 2 Lakers in the Western Conference finals, relying on zone defense and tightening the inside line .
If there is a 23-zone defense, the weak point is at the 45-degree position. It is best to use a power forward like Mike Roberts to break through the back screen.If there is a 32-zone defense, the weak point is the bottom line. It is best to use a defender like Rodriguez to break through the back door by slipping the bottom line.It is also possible to use 212 zone defense, but that formation is more difficult and the probability of using it is low.
"Finally, set up an opening tactic, play a double dislocation cover on the flanks, and Webster will be responsible for the end..." Su Yang hurriedly explained the tactical movement and changes, and only hoped that the first goal of the fourth quarter could be scored so that it would be convenient to continue the previous one. momentum.
Soon, the whistle sounded, and the timeout was about to end.
Mike Roberts and others expressed their memory, then turned around and walked into the court, and each took their positions as required.
On the Suns side, small forward George was replaced by shooting guard Tukel.
The referee blew his whistle immediately, Outlaw and others sitting in the auditorium cheered and applauded, and Petrie kicked off from the baseline.
Rodriguez received the ball and advanced, while Petri entered the field and went straight to the front field along the right sideline.At the same time, the three of Mike Roberts gathered together and waited in the right-wing area of the frontcourt, and the Blazers' flank double-dislocation cover tactical formation was established.
Amid the cheers, Rodriguez dribbled the ball across the halfway line.At the same time, Webster started from the right wing, with the help of Mike Roberts and Hamilton to cover, get rid of the Suns George's close entanglement, and rushed to the top of the arc with lightning speed.
"Switch, switch..." Gentry yelled.
Sol immediately moved his feet, chased Webster to the top of the arc, and blocked the space for catching and shooting three-pointers in advance.
"Continue to double screen..." Su Yang also shouted.
Webster stopped immediately, put his feet on the fixed wall, and took advantage of the situation to block Stroberg.
Rodriguez took the opportunity to move the ball to the left, Sol quickly moved laterally and delayed, but Hamilton reached the wall at the same time.
In this way, Rodriguez misplaced to face the Suns power forward Wright, and bowed without hesitation to speed up the breakthrough.
At the same time, Webster opened up and ran to the right wing, Hamilton opened an air cut and went down to attack the basket, and Petrie, who had run to the right wing position before, had already crossed the baseline and moved to the left corner in a wide range, and Mike Roberts formed a fit.
In an instant, all five players of the Trail Blazers had a chance to finish the shot, and the Suns couldn't defend it at all.
"Shrink, shrink!" Gentry yelled, choosing the strategy with the least effort.
"To the right wing!" Su Yang also shouted, choosing the most risky but most profitable strategy.
On the court, Rodriguez and Su Yang coincided and jumped up almost at the same time and threw the ball to the right wing.
The basketball whizzed and flew to the right wing, Webster raised his hand to catch it, took advantage of the momentum, stepped up and tied his feet, and shot a three-pointer.
Boom!The basketball crashed into the net, 65 to 70.
"YES!" Outlaw and other veterans cheered, only McMillan frowned slightly.
Su Yang caught a glimpse of McMillan's expression and knew that the best strategy for the opponent to deal with the attack just now must be to let Rodriguez pass the nearest pass to Hamilton, who is making a synchronous air cut.
That kind of strategy is naturally correct, especially in critical moments of chasing points, such as the last 7 seconds of G10 in the finals.
But at the level of the summer league, Su Yang felt that players should be allowed to fully explore themselves, so that they would know how to choose in the future.
While thinking about it, the sun launched a counterattack.
Stroberg rushed to the top of the arc with the ball, raised his hand to signal to open the space, and did not seek any cover.
Seeing this situation, Su Yang felt a little puzzled, and then realized why.
Before he could make a sound to remind him, Stroberg turned sideways and lowered his center of gravity. Relying on his height and weight advantage, he rolled Rodriguez and walked in. Rodriguez had no way to do it, just like Otto Jr. facing a Hummer, one step at a time. Step back.
According to the previous strategy, Webster and others shrank towards the paint area one after another, preparing to intercept.
But Stroberg stopped suddenly, raised his hand and made a cross, and Tukel, who had just played, caught the ball openly.
when!Basketball hits the basket and hits the iron.
"Awesome!" Su Yang thought: "Gentry is worthy of being an offensive master. He found that it was difficult to break through the defense with conventional routines, so he let Stroberg single-handedly, giving full play to his height and weight advantages, and avoiding his three-pointers and mid-range shots. Disadvantage."
On the court, Hamilton jumped to catch the rebound and passed it to Rodriguez nearby, and the Blazers launched a counterattack.
The Suns retreated quickly, and gradually formed a 23-zone defense formation while Gentry shouted and gestured.
Alandu and Stroberg occupy the left and right sides of the upper free throw line, and the other three Suns occupy the lower line.
That scene was quite imposing!
Rodriguez rushed to the top of the arc with the ball, threw the ball to Petrie on the left wing without hesitation, then turned and ran to the right, forming a cross screen with the oncoming Webster, and Webster took the opportunity to rush to the arc Top position catches the ball.
With such a run, the Suns' 23-zone defensive formation has not changed, and they can defend three-pointers at any time.
But Webster took the ball and turned to move to the right, while Mike Roberts, who was standing on the waist, raised to block Alandu at the same time.
The incident happened suddenly, and in addition to the high-speed running state, it was difficult for Alandu to squeeze through the cover quickly to catch up, and it was too late to bypass the cover to intercept, and Tukel, who occupied the waist position of the off-line, had no time to mention 45 degrees for supplementary defense .
Webster stopped abruptly and kicked his feet together. He raised his hand and scored a three-pointer. The basketball went into the net with a thud.
19 to 0 attack wave!
There was applause again in the arena, the Trail Blazers bench cheered wantonly, and everyone in the Suns was frozen.
In the ESPN commentary booth, Van Gundy smiled and said: "In the first game before, Aldridge led the Blazers to play a 25-10 attack wave, but they failed to win the game in the end. It depends on whether the same will happen in this game. mistake."
Mark Jackson chuckled: "That's impossible, Su Yang was still reminding to return to defense with a few seconds left..."
On the court, Stroberg ran to the top of the arc with the ball.
There is still no cover, and the space is opened again, the basketball is passed to the right wing Alandu, and Petrie is responsible for the defense.
Su Yang saw it in his eyes, and his mind turned rapidly.
Petrie is a point guard and plays a shooting guard. It will be more disadvantageous to defend a shooting guard like Alandu, but he can't continue to shrink. That is to let the Suns shoot three-pointers. Gentry is not just playing around with Tuker .
After thinking for half a second, he clapped his hands and shouted: "Defend the zone defense, we also defend the 23 zone defense! Mike dispatched..."
The Blazers will immediately move, and in a short while, the 23 defense formation is established.
Alandu threw the ball to Hu Ding, Stroberg caught the ball and raised it high, while signaling for a cross-back screen.
The action was too obvious, and Mike Roberts hurriedly shouted: "There is a back cover! Attention, there is a back cover!"
Petri and Rodriguez twisted their hips at the sound, instantly eliminating the blind spot of vision, blocking the breakthrough space in the middle.
The sun's cross-back screen broke the zone defense strategy and failed, and Gent yelled for Saul to go up as a screen.
That action is obviously to break the zone defense with continuous high-post screens, creating an opportunity to cut inside or grab a three-pointer.
The coping strategy is to stand at the free throw line for the first time, which can not only prevent breakthroughs, but also pinch three-pointers.
Su Yang waved and shouted, and Mike Roberts stepped up to the free throw line at the same time, just blocking Alandu who was rushing there.
The Suns offense stagnated, and the attack time was running out. Stroberg hesitated for a moment, and buried his head in a strong charge.
The Blazers will then shrink to the inside, and directly close the door to beat the dog. Hamilton is a big hat when he meets him.
Cheers immediately resounded through the arena, Rodriguez caught the basketball in the chaotic scramble, and the Blazers launched a counterattack.
The Suns quickly returned to defense, and Gentry waved angrily, asking for a 32-zone defense formation.
Stroberg and others hurriedly followed suit, blocking all 45 degrees on the left and right sides and the top of the arc in the blink of an eye.
Such a formation can limit three-pointers with high intensity, but the bottom line defense becomes relatively weak.
Rodriguez ran to the right 45 degrees with the ball, raised his hand to Webster at the top of the arc, and went straight to the basket.
Wright subconsciously shrunk towards the basket, but Rodriguez stopped and twisted his hips suddenly, gave up hitting the basket, and erected a wall to block Wright, while McRoberts took the opportunity to rush to the basket. The ball goes straight in.
With a bang, Mike Roberts dunked with both hands and scored, and the Blazers tied the Suns 70-70.
The entire arena suddenly boiled, and no one expected that the Blazers would blast a 21-0 attack wave.
The Suns asked for a short timeout. Su Yang walked to the sidelines, interacted with the players one by one, and patted the shoulders one after another to encourage them.
In the ESPN commentary booth, Van Gundy laughed: "It is also defending the 23-zone defense. The Blazers used the CHIN cover to easily crack it, and the Suns failed in two consecutive attempts. I don't know what the fans will think. Anyway, I just want to laugh."
Jackson praised: "Josh McRoberts, the second-round pick of the Trail Blazers, is underestimated. He is still a talented player who resembles Webber. He can not only attack and defend, but also observe the situation and mobilize his teammates."
Van Gundy nodded: "Under Su Yang's guidance, he managed to be himself, so he shouldn't gain weight and carry the inside line."
The 20-second pause ended in a blink of an eye, and the Suns replaced Stroberg with Benneman at point guard.
The Blazers responded as usual, but the Suns were defeated, and their offensive and defensive efficiency was extremely low, falling behind by 3 points in 10 minutes.
When there were 6 minutes left in the game, Su Yang asked for a timeout and rotated up and down five times, leaving time for those players who needed to play to compete for contracts, but it was too late to design targeted tactics, so he could only watch and shout.
Fortunately, the on-the-spot effect was not bad. The Blazers finally defeated the Suns 95 to 82 and won their first Summer League victory.
After the game, the ESPN reporter caught Su Yang for an interview on the sidelines, and the question was directed at his arrogant remarks.
"Coach Su, are you still confident that the Blazers can reach the second round of the playoffs in the new season?"
"Of course! After three summer league games, I found that the talent and strength of our players are higher than I thought. The second round of the playoffs is no longer our ultimate goal. We have a chance to reach the Western Conference Finals!"
(End of this chapter)
After high-fiving with all the players, Su Yang saw McMillan waving, and walked towards the auditorium.
The two chatted on the sidelines. McMillan praised Su Yang for his good work, but also reminded that the 13-0 offensive climax was largely due to the fact that the Suns underestimated the enemy, because there was only more than 1 minute left in the third quarter. It was the Summer League game again, and the Suns didn't care so much about winning or losing, so they let the Blazers find an opportunity. The Suns will definitely adjust next.
Those kind of words can increase the morale of the sun, destroy the prestige of the pioneers, and even underestimate the efforts of the players and Su Yang.
Su Yang didn't take it seriously, but he also agreed that the Suns might make adjustments in the future. After all, this was a live broadcast on ESPN. As the coach of the Suns Summer League, Gentry certainly didn't want to be easily reversed.
"Don't worry, I will make a response plan."
After Su Yang finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the Trail Blazers bench. From afar, he heard Mike Roberts bragging about the three-pointer he hit. Rodriguez also said that the wave of 13-0 attacks was too exciting. The fighting spirit is quite high.
Clap clap!Su Yang clapped his hands to signify assembly.
The Blazers quickly surrounded him, looking at him excitedly, waiting for his next move.
"OK! We performed very well just now, and we need to pay attention to possible adjustments on the opposite side. For example, zone defense, if it is a 23 zone defense, Mike Roberts should pay attention to finding opportunities to do back screens and create space at 45 degrees..."
Su Yang feels that the most likely adjustment the Suns will make is zone defense, because the Suns are very good at it. In the original historical trajectory, Gentry led the Suns to a 10-2 tie with the 2 Lakers in the Western Conference finals, relying on zone defense and tightening the inside line .
If there is a 23-zone defense, the weak point is at the 45-degree position. It is best to use a power forward like Mike Roberts to break through the back screen.If there is a 32-zone defense, the weak point is the bottom line. It is best to use a defender like Rodriguez to break through the back door by slipping the bottom line.It is also possible to use 212 zone defense, but that formation is more difficult and the probability of using it is low.
"Finally, set up an opening tactic, play a double dislocation cover on the flanks, and Webster will be responsible for the end..." Su Yang hurriedly explained the tactical movement and changes, and only hoped that the first goal of the fourth quarter could be scored so that it would be convenient to continue the previous one. momentum.
Soon, the whistle sounded, and the timeout was about to end.
Mike Roberts and others expressed their memory, then turned around and walked into the court, and each took their positions as required.
On the Suns side, small forward George was replaced by shooting guard Tukel.
The referee blew his whistle immediately, Outlaw and others sitting in the auditorium cheered and applauded, and Petrie kicked off from the baseline.
Rodriguez received the ball and advanced, while Petri entered the field and went straight to the front field along the right sideline.At the same time, the three of Mike Roberts gathered together and waited in the right-wing area of the frontcourt, and the Blazers' flank double-dislocation cover tactical formation was established.
Amid the cheers, Rodriguez dribbled the ball across the halfway line.At the same time, Webster started from the right wing, with the help of Mike Roberts and Hamilton to cover, get rid of the Suns George's close entanglement, and rushed to the top of the arc with lightning speed.
"Switch, switch..." Gentry yelled.
Sol immediately moved his feet, chased Webster to the top of the arc, and blocked the space for catching and shooting three-pointers in advance.
"Continue to double screen..." Su Yang also shouted.
Webster stopped immediately, put his feet on the fixed wall, and took advantage of the situation to block Stroberg.
Rodriguez took the opportunity to move the ball to the left, Sol quickly moved laterally and delayed, but Hamilton reached the wall at the same time.
In this way, Rodriguez misplaced to face the Suns power forward Wright, and bowed without hesitation to speed up the breakthrough.
At the same time, Webster opened up and ran to the right wing, Hamilton opened an air cut and went down to attack the basket, and Petrie, who had run to the right wing position before, had already crossed the baseline and moved to the left corner in a wide range, and Mike Roberts formed a fit.
In an instant, all five players of the Trail Blazers had a chance to finish the shot, and the Suns couldn't defend it at all.
"Shrink, shrink!" Gentry yelled, choosing the strategy with the least effort.
"To the right wing!" Su Yang also shouted, choosing the most risky but most profitable strategy.
On the court, Rodriguez and Su Yang coincided and jumped up almost at the same time and threw the ball to the right wing.
The basketball whizzed and flew to the right wing, Webster raised his hand to catch it, took advantage of the momentum, stepped up and tied his feet, and shot a three-pointer.
Boom!The basketball crashed into the net, 65 to 70.
"YES!" Outlaw and other veterans cheered, only McMillan frowned slightly.
Su Yang caught a glimpse of McMillan's expression and knew that the best strategy for the opponent to deal with the attack just now must be to let Rodriguez pass the nearest pass to Hamilton, who is making a synchronous air cut.
That kind of strategy is naturally correct, especially in critical moments of chasing points, such as the last 7 seconds of G10 in the finals.
But at the level of the summer league, Su Yang felt that players should be allowed to fully explore themselves, so that they would know how to choose in the future.
While thinking about it, the sun launched a counterattack.
Stroberg rushed to the top of the arc with the ball, raised his hand to signal to open the space, and did not seek any cover.
Seeing this situation, Su Yang felt a little puzzled, and then realized why.
Before he could make a sound to remind him, Stroberg turned sideways and lowered his center of gravity. Relying on his height and weight advantage, he rolled Rodriguez and walked in. Rodriguez had no way to do it, just like Otto Jr. facing a Hummer, one step at a time. Step back.
According to the previous strategy, Webster and others shrank towards the paint area one after another, preparing to intercept.
But Stroberg stopped suddenly, raised his hand and made a cross, and Tukel, who had just played, caught the ball openly.
when!Basketball hits the basket and hits the iron.
"Awesome!" Su Yang thought: "Gentry is worthy of being an offensive master. He found that it was difficult to break through the defense with conventional routines, so he let Stroberg single-handedly, giving full play to his height and weight advantages, and avoiding his three-pointers and mid-range shots. Disadvantage."
On the court, Hamilton jumped to catch the rebound and passed it to Rodriguez nearby, and the Blazers launched a counterattack.
The Suns retreated quickly, and gradually formed a 23-zone defense formation while Gentry shouted and gestured.
Alandu and Stroberg occupy the left and right sides of the upper free throw line, and the other three Suns occupy the lower line.
That scene was quite imposing!
Rodriguez rushed to the top of the arc with the ball, threw the ball to Petrie on the left wing without hesitation, then turned and ran to the right, forming a cross screen with the oncoming Webster, and Webster took the opportunity to rush to the arc Top position catches the ball.
With such a run, the Suns' 23-zone defensive formation has not changed, and they can defend three-pointers at any time.
But Webster took the ball and turned to move to the right, while Mike Roberts, who was standing on the waist, raised to block Alandu at the same time.
The incident happened suddenly, and in addition to the high-speed running state, it was difficult for Alandu to squeeze through the cover quickly to catch up, and it was too late to bypass the cover to intercept, and Tukel, who occupied the waist position of the off-line, had no time to mention 45 degrees for supplementary defense .
Webster stopped abruptly and kicked his feet together. He raised his hand and scored a three-pointer. The basketball went into the net with a thud.
19 to 0 attack wave!
There was applause again in the arena, the Trail Blazers bench cheered wantonly, and everyone in the Suns was frozen.
In the ESPN commentary booth, Van Gundy smiled and said: "In the first game before, Aldridge led the Blazers to play a 25-10 attack wave, but they failed to win the game in the end. It depends on whether the same will happen in this game. mistake."
Mark Jackson chuckled: "That's impossible, Su Yang was still reminding to return to defense with a few seconds left..."
On the court, Stroberg ran to the top of the arc with the ball.
There is still no cover, and the space is opened again, the basketball is passed to the right wing Alandu, and Petrie is responsible for the defense.
Su Yang saw it in his eyes, and his mind turned rapidly.
Petrie is a point guard and plays a shooting guard. It will be more disadvantageous to defend a shooting guard like Alandu, but he can't continue to shrink. That is to let the Suns shoot three-pointers. Gentry is not just playing around with Tuker .
After thinking for half a second, he clapped his hands and shouted: "Defend the zone defense, we also defend the 23 zone defense! Mike dispatched..."
The Blazers will immediately move, and in a short while, the 23 defense formation is established.
Alandu threw the ball to Hu Ding, Stroberg caught the ball and raised it high, while signaling for a cross-back screen.
The action was too obvious, and Mike Roberts hurriedly shouted: "There is a back cover! Attention, there is a back cover!"
Petri and Rodriguez twisted their hips at the sound, instantly eliminating the blind spot of vision, blocking the breakthrough space in the middle.
The sun's cross-back screen broke the zone defense strategy and failed, and Gent yelled for Saul to go up as a screen.
That action is obviously to break the zone defense with continuous high-post screens, creating an opportunity to cut inside or grab a three-pointer.
The coping strategy is to stand at the free throw line for the first time, which can not only prevent breakthroughs, but also pinch three-pointers.
Su Yang waved and shouted, and Mike Roberts stepped up to the free throw line at the same time, just blocking Alandu who was rushing there.
The Suns offense stagnated, and the attack time was running out. Stroberg hesitated for a moment, and buried his head in a strong charge.
The Blazers will then shrink to the inside, and directly close the door to beat the dog. Hamilton is a big hat when he meets him.
Cheers immediately resounded through the arena, Rodriguez caught the basketball in the chaotic scramble, and the Blazers launched a counterattack.
The Suns quickly returned to defense, and Gentry waved angrily, asking for a 32-zone defense formation.
Stroberg and others hurriedly followed suit, blocking all 45 degrees on the left and right sides and the top of the arc in the blink of an eye.
Such a formation can limit three-pointers with high intensity, but the bottom line defense becomes relatively weak.
Rodriguez ran to the right 45 degrees with the ball, raised his hand to Webster at the top of the arc, and went straight to the basket.
Wright subconsciously shrunk towards the basket, but Rodriguez stopped and twisted his hips suddenly, gave up hitting the basket, and erected a wall to block Wright, while McRoberts took the opportunity to rush to the basket. The ball goes straight in.
With a bang, Mike Roberts dunked with both hands and scored, and the Blazers tied the Suns 70-70.
The entire arena suddenly boiled, and no one expected that the Blazers would blast a 21-0 attack wave.
The Suns asked for a short timeout. Su Yang walked to the sidelines, interacted with the players one by one, and patted the shoulders one after another to encourage them.
In the ESPN commentary booth, Van Gundy laughed: "It is also defending the 23-zone defense. The Blazers used the CHIN cover to easily crack it, and the Suns failed in two consecutive attempts. I don't know what the fans will think. Anyway, I just want to laugh."
Jackson praised: "Josh McRoberts, the second-round pick of the Trail Blazers, is underestimated. He is still a talented player who resembles Webber. He can not only attack and defend, but also observe the situation and mobilize his teammates."
Van Gundy nodded: "Under Su Yang's guidance, he managed to be himself, so he shouldn't gain weight and carry the inside line."
The 20-second pause ended in a blink of an eye, and the Suns replaced Stroberg with Benneman at point guard.
The Blazers responded as usual, but the Suns were defeated, and their offensive and defensive efficiency was extremely low, falling behind by 3 points in 10 minutes.
When there were 6 minutes left in the game, Su Yang asked for a timeout and rotated up and down five times, leaving time for those players who needed to play to compete for contracts, but it was too late to design targeted tactics, so he could only watch and shout.
Fortunately, the on-the-spot effect was not bad. The Blazers finally defeated the Suns 95 to 82 and won their first Summer League victory.
After the game, the ESPN reporter caught Su Yang for an interview on the sidelines, and the question was directed at his arrogant remarks.
"Coach Su, are you still confident that the Blazers can reach the second round of the playoffs in the new season?"
"Of course! After three summer league games, I found that the talent and strength of our players are higher than I thought. The second round of the playoffs is no longer our ultimate goal. We have a chance to reach the Western Conference Finals!"
(End of this chapter)
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