Chapter 131: Responding to the Ball

Why can no one but Phil Jackson replicate the triangle offense, who has been the most glamorous coach in the NBA league for the past 20 years, but the triangle offense he admires is one of the least popular genres. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 Even Brian Shaw and Kurt Rambis, who are known to be well-versed in all the mysteries of the triangle attack, have not been able to follow in the footsteps of the Zen masters. Even Turks Winter, the creator of the triangle offense, can't compare to Phil Jackson.

As a result, many people also scoff at the triangle attack, believing that such tactics are nothing more than a trick and have no practical significance. Among the characters who don't want to see the triangle attack, the most famous one is undoubtedly the "Cardinal Master" Auerbach.

But the facts are in front of everyone's eyes, whether it is the Chicago Bulls who were invincible back then, or the Los Angeles Lakers during the "OK combination" period, or even the team now controlled by Peter Pan, they are all deeply benefited by the triangle offense.

In the summer of 1995, when the Zen master explained the triangle offense to Rodman, who had just arrived with the Bulls, Rodman listened with a very disdainful look.

"Isn't that just handing the ball to Jordan for a single?" Rodman questioned.

However, Phil Jackson did not get angry when he heard this, but smiled slightly. "The problem that the triangle offense solves is that Jordan can play alone in one-on-one situations, rather than singles after the pack. ”

That's probably the problem, the triangle attack doesn't work for all teams. Whether it's Jordan, Kobe Bryant or O'Neal, these three have the potential to be more efficient in one-on-one singles than in teamwork. Zen Master Jackson knows how to use a super scorer, and his improved triangle attack must have a super scorer as the main point of attack to be effective, which is probably one of the reasons why others can't be as successful as him.

"Damion Wilkins used to be praised for his excellent defensive prowess, but against Kobe Bryant, his defense didn't work at all!" Mike Brin exclaimed as Bryant hit another rollover jumper.

This can't be blamed on Wilkins' bad defense, it can only be said that there are few people in the entire league who can defend against Kobe. Kobe Bryant's position in Jackson's tactics now is what Jordan and O'Neal were back then.

However, when the Lakers' offense was playing smoothly, what all fans in Los Angeles didn't expect was that the Thunder kept biting the score!

Bynum was injured and Gasol had to go to the number five position. In this way, the person who stands in the number four position becomes Lamar Odom.

This lineup may not seem to be a problem, but the point is that they just met a very impactful Thunder team!

"Ann holds the ball inside, Pau Gasol doesn't leave an inch!"

Although Gasol will suffer more than a power center, his weight of 118 kilograms and height of 2.13 meters are still enough to deal with Angela.

Anjie has repeatedly picked up the ball in the low post, but has not shot once so far. This time, An Jie didn't plan to directly fight this European mobile castle.

The excited Westbrook gave the "old fish" Fischer a headache, although Fischer's defensive awareness was good, but his body really couldn't keep up.

After a few pick-and-rolls, Westbrook cut into the box from the weak side, and Anjie immediately passed the ball and ran outside the three-second zone. Pau Gasol had to give up the basket to follow Aven, knowing that the Chinese man's shot was just as dangerous as his own.

As a result, the only person who can protect the Lakers' basket has become the slightly thin Odom.

Joe Smith tried his best to block Odom's defensive line, and Gasol didn't dare to make up for the basket easily for fear of Westbrook breaking through the ball. Once again, Westbrook faced a near-unguarded basket and scored a one-handed dunk.

"Again! The delicate combination of two first-year rookies from the Thunder!" This is the second time Westbrook has dunked in front of his "fellow countrymen", and although Westbrook's fellow countrymen will use expletives to help him "cheer up" after each offense, Westbrook still shows no weakness.

10-10, halfway through the first quarter, the Lakers played very well under the leadership of Kobe, but the Thunder responded strongly again and again under Anjie's organization.

Once again, Fischer ran towards the Thunder's half with the ball, and all the Lakers players except Gasol were piled up on the perimeter. As soon as the half, Bryant held the ball again, and Wilkins focused on it. Even if he can't stop Kobe, he can't let this guy score easily!

Anjie was pinned to the three-second zone by Gasol, Odom and Fischer answered outside the three-point line on the weak side, and Lakers starting small forward Tewall Ariza kept cutting between the baselines. Another Phil Jackson-esque triangle offensive run!

It's not like Jeff Van Gundy isn't unaware of the power of the triangle offense, but Wilkins is already the best perimeter defender he can handle.

"Come on, come on. Seeing Kobe Bryant preparing to break through, An Jie had words in his heart.

Bryant suddenly flashed, and he wanted to slip away from Wilkins by a gap. But Wilkins, who was physically strong, did not let Black Mamba succeed, he was tough on Kobe's breakthrough path, forcing Kobe to slow down his progress.

Kobe Bryant saw that he couldn't easily get space, so he was in a state of backhitting again, and he wanted to repeat his old tricks!

"Here it is! Kobe Bryant is still going to use his step-back jumper to finish the offense!"

Shaking shoulders, jumping, and leaning back, Kobe's movements are very smooth, and he is waiting to complete the most critical step of the shot!

But when Kobe was about to throw the ball, under the interference of Damion Wilkins, Kobe found that Wilkins actually stretched out a big long arm behind him!

He and Wilkins came over to block Kobe's shot!"

Already in a backward state, Kobe Bryant could not pass the ball, and could only barely shoot against huge interference and severely obstructed vision. Peter Pan has never been afraid to throw such a difficult ball, but if he dares to throw, it doesn't mean that he can score.

Before An Jie could turn his head, he heard the sound of the basketball hitting the iron, and now he could only pray that his teammates could get the defensive rebound.

Just as Gasol was about to jump to make a basket, Kevin Durant, the core of the Thunder team, suddenly came out, he jumped up, jumped high, and grabbed the basketball before Gasol.

"Anjie made up for it in time! not only failed to miss Gasol, but also forced Kobe Bryant to miss his first shot, smart defense!"

Kobe Bryant was unwilling to run back to his own half of the court to chase the defense, but under Westbrook's speed offense, the Lakers still let the Thunder play a transition offense, and Westbrook made an easy layup again, scoring 6 points on 3-of-3 shooting.

Westbrook bounced on the way back to the defense, which naturally caused another boo in the Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant held the ball again, but this time the Lakers' offensive tactics did not run out, Kobe Bryant soon fell into the trap, Wilkins and Westbrook worked together to cover Kobe Bryant well, and even the passing made Kobe find it difficult.

Kobe Bryant couldn't see the outside line, but he saw Gasol with his arms raised to ask for the ball. He immediately passed the ball out, and the Spaniard undoubtedly earned 100 per cent of Kobe's trust.

"Look, the first duel between Gasol and An Jie!" Many Chinese fans in front of the TV immediately became excited, Gasol is undoubtedly a strong opponent who can test An Jie's strength.

Gasol sat in with the advantage of his weight, but found that An Jie behind him did not take half a step back!

Anjie had already been prepared, lowered his center of gravity, and supported Gasol's waist, so he was able to withstand the impact. An Jie's strength is not weak, even O'Neill and Yao Ming have to go all out to beat him, and Paul Gasol, who is not known for his strength, can't resist An Jie.

But like Anjie, Gasol's offensive means are equally rich, and his hand is equally soft, even if he can't get close to the basket, Gasol is still full of threats.

An Jie didn't dare to slack off, this guy is not Howard, and any slightest slackness may make this Spanish flag catch a flaw.

Gasol suddenly exerted his strength, and forced an eye towards the three-second zone. At the moment of the frame, Gasol also jumped and scored a goal with a light release in an unstandard movement.

Anjie didn't expect Gasol to make such a move, so he didn't jump out of the way except for raising his hands. Gasol is able to complete the offense in various situations, and this guy is only covered up a lot because he is next to Kobe.

Responding to the ball, that was pretty much the theme of the Thunder's first quarter game. Now that Anjie has been beaten by Gasol, everyone is expecting Anjie to respond in the attack.

However, An Jie is not the kind of person who is greedy for merit, the biggest feature of his play is that he is very reasonable, he will never play alone as soon as his head is hot, and every decision of An Jie is based on tactics and rationality.

Although he was beaten by Gasol, Anjie was not in a hurry to respond, he was still doing the work of organizing the attack, and the fans in front of the TV were more anxious than him.

"Oh, the Chinese are just too modest, what should they do themselves at this time!"

"There's no domineering!

No matter how the fans complained, An Jie finally passed the ball out. This time, it was Durant who was outside the three-point line who got the ball.

Durant's ability to dribble and attack is a little lacking, so he is more often caught and shot in positional battles. This time was no exception, but under Ariza's interference, Durant's shot was a little distorted.

Before Gasol could react, Anjie opened his arms under the basket and completely controlled the entire restricted area. Regardless of whether the ball will score or not, An Jie's habit has been following him to the present.

The basketball hit the neck of the basket and popped out! Anjie forced Gasol to jump high, covered the basketball with both hands, and then forcefully changed the trajectory of the basketball and pressed it back into the basket.

"Oh my God! The Lakers suddenly pulled up a tall tower in the three-second zone! This dunk is simply a perfect display of An Jie's height! Height, arm span, the same lot!"

I don't know if An Jie's unreasonable response can satisfy the fans.

Gasol couldn't believe that this thin guy could suddenly rise from the ground, and many people only saw Anjie's height and arm span, but ignored the excellent bounce under the same physical conditions. Gasol is only six centimeters shorter than Anjie, but the gap between the two in the air is far more than that.

Until the end of the first quarter, the Lakers did not get a single point lead. Both teams started well, but when both teams switched to the second line-up, the game completely changed direction.

When all the starters were off the pitch, the score was tied at 23. When the bench lineups of the two teams played back and forth in the first quarter, the score was only 25 draws, which shows that the second lineup of the two teams is indeed unsatisfactory.

The strength of Westbrook and Anjie made the Lakers find that this game was not as easy as they imagined, not to mention that there was still a Durant that had not been opened, and in the following games, the golden elite is bound to usher in a greater challenge!

The blue and white lightning bolts have made a hole in the sky over Los Angeles, and they are ready to cause more trouble for the City of Angels in the upcoming games! )