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Chapter 732 The Stupidest Deal
Chapter 732 The Stupidest Deal
The Kings team flew back to Saskatchewan overnight.
After boarding the plane, Su Yang laughed out loud as he recalled the process of the entire series leading unexpectedly 2-0.
Curry and the others next to him seemed to feel something, and they also laughed.In the Toyota Center before, there was media attention. There were too many people and I was too embarrassed. Now I have no scruples. The whole team laughed out loud. Who would have thought that the Rockets would lead 2-0 in the away game.
"If I really want to talk about my feelings, I feel better than the previous 4-3 reversal of the Spurs. Before that, it was a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" style escape, this time it was a "Cross the Sky" style, and I was ready to accept the big score. It's a tie..."
Assistant coach Di Brown complained wildly, Curry and others nodded silently, and Su Yang didn't force himself to pretend to be invincible. Victory without them.
The laughter gradually stopped, and Su Yang clapped his hands to concentrate the team's attention: "Next, the Rockets will definitely make a crazy counterattack. We can't relax when we return to the home court. We will have a day off tomorrow and resume training the day after tomorrow. The third game the day after tomorrow will also be played." Go all out!"
Everyone nodded one after another. During the chat, it was mentioned that Harden who let go of the swing was a bit scary. Fortunately, Harden's performance was not so stable.
At three o'clock in the morning, the plane landed in Saskatchewan.
Su Yang hurried back to the apartment and slept until the afternoon before getting up. He glanced at the TV station and social media, and found that the second game between the Kings and the Rockets was hotly discussed. Most of them were discussing how Harden could better help the Rockets win the game. Low It is difficult to kill the king with high scoring and assists, and it is easy to make other Rockets players become spectators with high scoring and low assists. The delicate balance is difficult to control.
There is also a point of view that Paul and Harden are not compatible. The two can take turns in the regular season and lead the Rockets to become the No. [-] in the Western Conference. But in the playoffs, the degree of confrontation has greatly increased. Only when they play off the ball can they exert their greatest strength. The reinforcements of Gerald Green and Luke Mbah a Moute cannot play a decisive role.
There are all kinds of things, and there is nothing new in the discussion.
Someone broke the news, saying that they got the news from Paul's agent: If the combination of Harden and Paul lose to the Kings in the playoffs for two consecutive years, then Paul will consider giving up the contract extension with the Rockets, and instead consider a free market. Join teams such as the Spurs who were interested in him before joining, or return to Los Angeles and join forces with Paul George. His team does not believe that the Rockets are willing to pay the luxury tax.
"The Spurs didn't give Gasol a big contract, but they have the opportunity to compete for Paul in the free market. It depends on whether the Lakers can trade a few young people for superstars, and then sign Paul to form a Big Three lineup. Anyway, the Lakers like to form the Big Three. ..."
Su Yang chattered among the coaching staff for a while, and Mike Brown and other assistant coaches mentioned that this offseason will be crazy, because the result of the finals will directly determine the future of the Cavaliers' Big Four. And Butler two superstars.
In the blink of an eye, at night, Su Yang took a casual look at the Cavaliers' Eastern Conference finals, and found that there was still a crushing trend.
"We snatched so much attention and reports that the whole world ignored the existence of the Cavaliers' Big Four..." Mike Brown chatted in the small group, pointing out that the Cavaliers should not be underestimated, Anthony and LeBron, who are serious about defense, and the Kings lose all.
The 4-3 reversal of the Spurs really made many people ignore that the Cavaliers overwhelmingly defeated the Celtics in the second round to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Su Yang replied jokingly: "If it weren't for the match against the Rockets, I would have already started thinking about my opponent in the next round..." In fact, I really didn't underestimate the Cavaliers. so many.
Early the next morning, the Kings team resumed joint practice.
Everyone sat in the center of the recording, replaying the game seriously, reviewing why they failed to guard Harden in the second game.
"I can't say that there is no impact at all, and I'm not making excuses for myself, let alone exaggerating the referee's bonus. James Harden got more free throws than the first game, which made me defend hard, but I always had reservations. Don't worry about calling a foul..."
Brogdon, who defended Harden, spoke first, and his words were a bit confusing. The general idea is that Harden has referee bonuses, but not as much as the public said, which affected his defense to a certain extent. It is not that he is not afraid to defend at all. A question of defensive strategy.
Everyone started a discussion along the topic.
Ten minutes later, a unified conclusion was reached: Harden, who regained the mid-range and referee bonuses, is not so good at defending, but it is acceptable for Harden to score high, because the Rockets will not be able to form a scoring shock wave, and the Kings can control it well game rhythm.
Facing all big-core players with the ball, they can almost accept a similar situation. For example, during the Cavaliers 1.0 period, LeBron often scored high points, but the Cavaliers lost the game. After all, it is too difficult to win in 1v5. Jordan also waited until the lineup The road to domination began with shaping and reducing the possession of the ball, and there is Adrian Dantley, who won two scoring titles, but the Pistons won the championship after sending him away.
Let Harden hold the ball for an average of ten seconds per round, and then score with high difficulty, it is a breather for the Kings.
After the video conference was finished, the team held training as usual.
Nothing new.
Compared with the Spurs, you don’t need to study how to cut off the passing route when playing against the Rockets. You don’t need to study how to reduce points lost during the main and substitute rotation stages. There will be much less intrigue and gambling strategies. Rockets players rarely move without the ball, and defense is very easy. .
Playing against the Rockets, winning or losing depends more on whether Harden and Paul can drive the Rockets team, which is different from playing against the Spurs.
NO.19, the Kings and the Rockets G3 started the fight.
Returning to the home court of the Golden One Center after a long absence, Kings fans cheered wildly. Su Yang temporarily changed the performance of the opening ceremony to relive the 4-3 Spurs reversal together. At the home court, he and the fans recalled the historical moment again, and the atmosphere was high. .
Antetokounmpo immediately followed up with an opening speech as a team representative: "Good evening everyone, welcome to come here, we will have a crazy game tonight, unfortunately I can't play yet, but I will fully enjoy it with you... "
The audience cheered one after another.
Then the game started.
Su Yang adjusted the rotation, let Grant serve as the starting small forward, and partnered with Covington and Brogdon to form the strongest rotation, preparing for the most fierce impact of the Rockets. He also adjusted his strategy so that Daluo could play DC in the pick-and-roll, reducing Harden and Paul Opportunity.
In short, it is oppressive,
Try to hold the Rockets at home, achieve a 3-0 lead, and crush the Rockets from both match point and psychology.
The Rockets' starting lineup has not changed.
Amidst the cheers of the audience, Capela won the jump ball, Paul took the ball and pushed it to the right to slow down at 45 degrees, and took advantage of the opportunity to find a pick-and-roll.The Kings follow the pre-match arrangement, defend with a regular D&C strategy, do not give three-pointers and rush to the basket, do not give easy passes, and let the middle distance go.
Even though Paul is one of the best mid-range shooters in NBA history, with a 16% shooting rate from the area between 56 feet and the three-point line throughout the season, it is necessary to let Paul mid-range and prevent Paul from connecting with the Rockets. other players.
In short, give less easy balls.
Paul looked at the posture, hesitated for a moment, pulled up and shot, the basketball slammed into the net, and the Rockets scored two points at the beginning.
Su Yang clapped his hands to indicate that it didn't matter. He turned to the Kings to attack, and Brogdon caught the ball directly to find Harden. He easily broke through and attracted Trevor Ariza to double-team him. A dunk is always more stable than a three-pointer.
Easy side rockets attack again.
Harden took the ball from the flank and asked Ariza to play a pick-and-roll. The King defended with a DC strategy as usual. Break through hard and reach the basket to score.
Su Yang continued to clap his hands to indicate that it doesn't matter.
That's what the king wanted.
DC’s strategic defense is not to rush to shoot three-pointers. Covington’s front and rear foot positions are also to prevent Harden from rushing to shoot three-pointers. Naturally, Harden catches a few opportunities to break through and rush to the basket. Standing forward and backward to prevent shooting, just let the shot go.
Anyway, there is Daluo at the basket to make up the protective frame, but this time it didn't work, whether it's Harden or Paul, as long as the Rockets don't connect with the team, as long as they don't start the three-point rain, as the physical strength drops, the efficiency will also drop. , it will be better at that time.
Between you and me, after the first quarter of the game, the Kings and the Rockets were tied 30-30, but the Rockets made 12 of 3 three-pointers and did not play the desired rhythm. Harden played for a full [-] minutes. He sat on the bench and panted continuously when he was off the court.
The second quarter started, and the situation was similar. The Rockets made 8 of 2 three-pointers. Paul and Harden's efficiency began to decline as expected. The free throw support only lost 11 point.
Back from the halftime break in the third quarter, the situation remained unchanged. The Rockets made 10 of 3 three-pointers. Harden intentionally sent assists to others, but Trevor Ariza and others took the ball too few times and felt cold, but Curry 6 in 1, did not widen the point difference.
The Kings entered the fourth quarter with a 1-point lead.
Su Yang waved his hand and signaled that the whole team took turns to single out Harden, Rose to play first, Rose to play after LaVine, LaVine to play after Tatum, Tatum to play after Jeff Green, extreme mentality, crazily exhausting energy , and Harden finally failed to hold on, 7 of 2 in a single quarter.
Harden's physical strength decreased, and his breakthroughs decreased accordingly. A large number of shots were unable to win free throws, and Paul was also inaccurate in the middle distance.
In the end, the Kings defeated the Rockets 116 to 111, leading the Western Conference Finals series by 3 to 0, and their hopes of advancing greatly increased.
全场比赛，火箭队三分球38投10中，而保罗个人19投8中，23分3个助攻。
哈登22投9中，16罚15中，空砍35分11助攻，有高分有高助却还是没赢
After the game, various discussions on social media flew up.
Someone broke the news that the Rockets owner Philtino was furious and could not accept the possibility of being swept by the Kings for two consecutive years. He lost control of his emotions and yelled directly in the Rockets training base: Chris Paul's 7 for 1 is the most stupid transaction in history.
(End of this chapter)
The Kings team flew back to Saskatchewan overnight.
After boarding the plane, Su Yang laughed out loud as he recalled the process of the entire series leading unexpectedly 2-0.
Curry and the others next to him seemed to feel something, and they also laughed.In the Toyota Center before, there was media attention. There were too many people and I was too embarrassed. Now I have no scruples. The whole team laughed out loud. Who would have thought that the Rockets would lead 2-0 in the away game.
"If I really want to talk about my feelings, I feel better than the previous 4-3 reversal of the Spurs. Before that, it was a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" style escape, this time it was a "Cross the Sky" style, and I was ready to accept the big score. It's a tie..."
Assistant coach Di Brown complained wildly, Curry and others nodded silently, and Su Yang didn't force himself to pretend to be invincible. Victory without them.
The laughter gradually stopped, and Su Yang clapped his hands to concentrate the team's attention: "Next, the Rockets will definitely make a crazy counterattack. We can't relax when we return to the home court. We will have a day off tomorrow and resume training the day after tomorrow. The third game the day after tomorrow will also be played." Go all out!"
Everyone nodded one after another. During the chat, it was mentioned that Harden who let go of the swing was a bit scary. Fortunately, Harden's performance was not so stable.
At three o'clock in the morning, the plane landed in Saskatchewan.
Su Yang hurried back to the apartment and slept until the afternoon before getting up. He glanced at the TV station and social media, and found that the second game between the Kings and the Rockets was hotly discussed. Most of them were discussing how Harden could better help the Rockets win the game. Low It is difficult to kill the king with high scoring and assists, and it is easy to make other Rockets players become spectators with high scoring and low assists. The delicate balance is difficult to control.
There is also a point of view that Paul and Harden are not compatible. The two can take turns in the regular season and lead the Rockets to become the No. [-] in the Western Conference. But in the playoffs, the degree of confrontation has greatly increased. Only when they play off the ball can they exert their greatest strength. The reinforcements of Gerald Green and Luke Mbah a Moute cannot play a decisive role.
There are all kinds of things, and there is nothing new in the discussion.
Someone broke the news, saying that they got the news from Paul's agent: If the combination of Harden and Paul lose to the Kings in the playoffs for two consecutive years, then Paul will consider giving up the contract extension with the Rockets, and instead consider a free market. Join teams such as the Spurs who were interested in him before joining, or return to Los Angeles and join forces with Paul George. His team does not believe that the Rockets are willing to pay the luxury tax.
"The Spurs didn't give Gasol a big contract, but they have the opportunity to compete for Paul in the free market. It depends on whether the Lakers can trade a few young people for superstars, and then sign Paul to form a Big Three lineup. Anyway, the Lakers like to form the Big Three. ..."
Su Yang chattered among the coaching staff for a while, and Mike Brown and other assistant coaches mentioned that this offseason will be crazy, because the result of the finals will directly determine the future of the Cavaliers' Big Four. And Butler two superstars.
In the blink of an eye, at night, Su Yang took a casual look at the Cavaliers' Eastern Conference finals, and found that there was still a crushing trend.
"We snatched so much attention and reports that the whole world ignored the existence of the Cavaliers' Big Four..." Mike Brown chatted in the small group, pointing out that the Cavaliers should not be underestimated, Anthony and LeBron, who are serious about defense, and the Kings lose all.
The 4-3 reversal of the Spurs really made many people ignore that the Cavaliers overwhelmingly defeated the Celtics in the second round to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Su Yang replied jokingly: "If it weren't for the match against the Rockets, I would have already started thinking about my opponent in the next round..." In fact, I really didn't underestimate the Cavaliers. so many.
Early the next morning, the Kings team resumed joint practice.
Everyone sat in the center of the recording, replaying the game seriously, reviewing why they failed to guard Harden in the second game.
"I can't say that there is no impact at all, and I'm not making excuses for myself, let alone exaggerating the referee's bonus. James Harden got more free throws than the first game, which made me defend hard, but I always had reservations. Don't worry about calling a foul..."
Brogdon, who defended Harden, spoke first, and his words were a bit confusing. The general idea is that Harden has referee bonuses, but not as much as the public said, which affected his defense to a certain extent. It is not that he is not afraid to defend at all. A question of defensive strategy.
Everyone started a discussion along the topic.
Ten minutes later, a unified conclusion was reached: Harden, who regained the mid-range and referee bonuses, is not so good at defending, but it is acceptable for Harden to score high, because the Rockets will not be able to form a scoring shock wave, and the Kings can control it well game rhythm.
Facing all big-core players with the ball, they can almost accept a similar situation. For example, during the Cavaliers 1.0 period, LeBron often scored high points, but the Cavaliers lost the game. After all, it is too difficult to win in 1v5. Jordan also waited until the lineup The road to domination began with shaping and reducing the possession of the ball, and there is Adrian Dantley, who won two scoring titles, but the Pistons won the championship after sending him away.
Let Harden hold the ball for an average of ten seconds per round, and then score with high difficulty, it is a breather for the Kings.
After the video conference was finished, the team held training as usual.
Nothing new.
Compared with the Spurs, you don’t need to study how to cut off the passing route when playing against the Rockets. You don’t need to study how to reduce points lost during the main and substitute rotation stages. There will be much less intrigue and gambling strategies. Rockets players rarely move without the ball, and defense is very easy. .
Playing against the Rockets, winning or losing depends more on whether Harden and Paul can drive the Rockets team, which is different from playing against the Spurs.
NO.19, the Kings and the Rockets G3 started the fight.
Returning to the home court of the Golden One Center after a long absence, Kings fans cheered wildly. Su Yang temporarily changed the performance of the opening ceremony to relive the 4-3 Spurs reversal together. At the home court, he and the fans recalled the historical moment again, and the atmosphere was high. .
Antetokounmpo immediately followed up with an opening speech as a team representative: "Good evening everyone, welcome to come here, we will have a crazy game tonight, unfortunately I can't play yet, but I will fully enjoy it with you... "
The audience cheered one after another.
Then the game started.
Su Yang adjusted the rotation, let Grant serve as the starting small forward, and partnered with Covington and Brogdon to form the strongest rotation, preparing for the most fierce impact of the Rockets. He also adjusted his strategy so that Daluo could play DC in the pick-and-roll, reducing Harden and Paul Opportunity.
In short, it is oppressive,
Try to hold the Rockets at home, achieve a 3-0 lead, and crush the Rockets from both match point and psychology.
The Rockets' starting lineup has not changed.
Amidst the cheers of the audience, Capela won the jump ball, Paul took the ball and pushed it to the right to slow down at 45 degrees, and took advantage of the opportunity to find a pick-and-roll.The Kings follow the pre-match arrangement, defend with a regular D&C strategy, do not give three-pointers and rush to the basket, do not give easy passes, and let the middle distance go.
Even though Paul is one of the best mid-range shooters in NBA history, with a 16% shooting rate from the area between 56 feet and the three-point line throughout the season, it is necessary to let Paul mid-range and prevent Paul from connecting with the Rockets. other players.
In short, give less easy balls.
Paul looked at the posture, hesitated for a moment, pulled up and shot, the basketball slammed into the net, and the Rockets scored two points at the beginning.
Su Yang clapped his hands to indicate that it didn't matter. He turned to the Kings to attack, and Brogdon caught the ball directly to find Harden. He easily broke through and attracted Trevor Ariza to double-team him. A dunk is always more stable than a three-pointer.
Easy side rockets attack again.
Harden took the ball from the flank and asked Ariza to play a pick-and-roll. The King defended with a DC strategy as usual. Break through hard and reach the basket to score.
Su Yang continued to clap his hands to indicate that it doesn't matter.
That's what the king wanted.
DC’s strategic defense is not to rush to shoot three-pointers. Covington’s front and rear foot positions are also to prevent Harden from rushing to shoot three-pointers. Naturally, Harden catches a few opportunities to break through and rush to the basket. Standing forward and backward to prevent shooting, just let the shot go.
Anyway, there is Daluo at the basket to make up the protective frame, but this time it didn't work, whether it's Harden or Paul, as long as the Rockets don't connect with the team, as long as they don't start the three-point rain, as the physical strength drops, the efficiency will also drop. , it will be better at that time.
Between you and me, after the first quarter of the game, the Kings and the Rockets were tied 30-30, but the Rockets made 12 of 3 three-pointers and did not play the desired rhythm. Harden played for a full [-] minutes. He sat on the bench and panted continuously when he was off the court.
The second quarter started, and the situation was similar. The Rockets made 8 of 2 three-pointers. Paul and Harden's efficiency began to decline as expected. The free throw support only lost 11 point.
Back from the halftime break in the third quarter, the situation remained unchanged. The Rockets made 10 of 3 three-pointers. Harden intentionally sent assists to others, but Trevor Ariza and others took the ball too few times and felt cold, but Curry 6 in 1, did not widen the point difference.
The Kings entered the fourth quarter with a 1-point lead.
Su Yang waved his hand and signaled that the whole team took turns to single out Harden, Rose to play first, Rose to play after LaVine, LaVine to play after Tatum, Tatum to play after Jeff Green, extreme mentality, crazily exhausting energy , and Harden finally failed to hold on, 7 of 2 in a single quarter.
Harden's physical strength decreased, and his breakthroughs decreased accordingly. A large number of shots were unable to win free throws, and Paul was also inaccurate in the middle distance.
In the end, the Kings defeated the Rockets 116 to 111, leading the Western Conference Finals series by 3 to 0, and their hopes of advancing greatly increased.
全场比赛，火箭队三分球38投10中，而保罗个人19投8中，23分3个助攻。
哈登22投9中，16罚15中，空砍35分11助攻，有高分有高助却还是没赢
After the game, various discussions on social media flew up.
Someone broke the news that the Rockets owner Philtino was furious and could not accept the possibility of being swept by the Kings for two consecutive years. He lost control of his emotions and yelled directly in the Rockets training base: Chris Paul's 7 for 1 is the most stupid transaction in history.
(End of this chapter)
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