In the second half, Marcus continued to entangle with Zhou Xuan on the periphery, and others compressed the defense. This is currently the most popular defensive formation in the world, which is both labor-saving and effective, enclosing the penalty area, and throwing if you want to shoot outside, only interfering, and admitting if you hit. No matter how high the outside shooting percentage is, it can't be compared to a strong attack under the basket.

When the NBA first passed the joint defense rule, O'Neal objected, saying: "People want to see Nash's fast advance and Iverson's step-down dribbling skills, not a bunch of lazy guys playing zone defense." ”

Unfortunately, this kind of slacker defense is very restrictive to the post players. The defender's low-post attack was completely contained, and the single could not break through. TOP SCORER PAYNE FACED FESHENKO, WHO WAS 216CM TALL AND A LAP LARGER, AND ALSO BECAME A HIGH-POST FIXED-POINT PITCHER.

"Those who win the inside line win the world" is an eternal truth, and a ten-meter shot from the basket and a one-meter shot are definitely two concepts, and it is clear which one has a higher shooting rate.

It's like the Lakers kicked the "big shark" across the sea, it's not that O'Neal's inside line was not as good as Kobe's outside line, it's just that the shark is old, if both of them are in the prime of life, then the Lakers must keep the shark. Michael. Jordan didn't win the championship only by attacking from the outside, but also on the inside with rebounding king Rodman and all-round Lang Li and Kukoc. If you want to win, you can't just rely on outside shooting, Ray Allen led the Bucks three musketeers back then, basically at the level of 20+, and was also abused by the 76ers with Mutombo and Geiger. LeBron. James can't escape this law, last season's Cavaliers vs. Spurs Finals, he was stopped at the free throw line, shooting less than 40%, and was easily swept away by the Spurs!

The inner line of a good house is like a rock in a town house, and it is also like an axe to open a mountain. Figures like Duncan and O'Neal are definitely the team's sure stones, they can turn the tide on the inside, and they can also use their containment to let their teammates score on the outside, so that the team can achieve both internal and external improvement.

The restricted area is blocked, and Zhou Xuan's weakness of inaccurate shooting outside the three-point line is also revealed, he is not comprehensive enough, as long as there is interference in front of him, his three-point shot is not sure.

At the end of the third quarter, Leonard sighed, the team was already behind by 20 points, which could not be blamed on Zhou Xuan, he was not the main attacker. Payne's performance was simply terrible, he couldn't get to the basket, and his shots were frequent and unthreatening. When defending, he always can't carry Feshenko, let alone help defense......

"You're doing well." Wayne patted Zhou Xuan, who was sitting next to him, on the shoulder and said lightly.

Zhou Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head. How can it be called good when it is so far behind?

Only then did Wayne realize that Zhou Xuan's face was ugly, and he smiled embarrassedly. He could see that Zhou Xuan didn't want to lose. With the defenders, he is the most eager to win, and the rest of the players and coaching staff are used to defeat.

Leonard arranged the lineup in the fourth quarter and let Zhou Xuan rest off the court, by which time he had 10 points, 9 assists and 1 steal.

After the game started, Zhou Xuan sat next to Leonard and said lightly: "Coach, why don't you let me play, it's just 20 points behind, we still have a chance." ”

Leonard said softly in a voice that only two people could hear: "I just think about you, that's why I let you sit on the bench, they worked extra hard when they defended you today, can't you see it?" ”

Could it be that because the opponent is strictly defensive, I can only sit on the sidelines? What is the rationale for this? Zhou Xuan felt that his brain was a little unmoving, he now thought he had an IQ of 300.

"You took five shots in the third quarter and you only made one shot, I know you want to win, but you're less efficient, and scouting doesn't just look at stats, you look at efficiency. The chances of us making the playoffs are almost zero, and it's stupid for you to give your all for a game like this. You don't want to be drafted in the NBA anymore? If you're shooting less than 40 percent, even if you average a double-double in the Development League this season, will they pick a prodigal? Leonard tried to keep his voice as calm as possible, and smiled: "You are very young and strong, but you have to understand one thing, as a good point guard, what you need is not blood, but calm." If it weren't for Mitchell, I wouldn't have said this to you. ”

As a coach, Leonard shouldn't have said that to the players, he's Mitchell. Butler's year-old friend made such a straightforward explanation. He only said it once, if Zhou Xuan didn't understand, let him go up and fight casually, anyway, he didn't lose anything. The team has played well today, at least not like the last time they met the Flashes when they lost 40 points in the third quarter, and the opponent's main force came off the court in the fourth quarter to recover a little.

"I understand, thank you, thank you, I follow the arrangement." Zhou Xuan said lightly. Quietly watched the game. He can't pick up sesame seeds and throw watermelons like a stupid bear.

His mind turned quickly, and he had already thought of all the possibilities after he got on the field. One is to continue to pass the ball to his teammates and watch them. If he can't shoot, he won't be able to grab a rebound in the frontcourt. The defenders lost the most offensive rebounds today, and only grabbed four so far.

The second is to play by covering yourself, try to shoot, and if you feel hot, you may be able to chase the score back. If you do that, you'll be less efficient, as Leonard said. In the third quarter, he had already taken more shots, which did not feel good, and doing so could also cause disgust among his teammates because he robbed them of their chances.

No matter which choice it is, it is very unfavorable to Zhou Xuan. He doesn't want to lose, but it's not a game he can win on his own. He can also think of another intention of the coach, to replace someone else to play for a while, and if he can chase the score, then send him on the field, maybe he can turn the tide. If the score continues to grow, it will be garbage time. The flash team replaced those main players against Zhou Xuan's defense and sent him on the court in garbage time, which was also easy to get data.

This not only ensures efficiency, but also ensures the data, although the last lose, but the scout will not know the process of the game, will not inquire, let alone study.

Zhou Xuan wanted to understand all this, but he was still uncomfortable in his heart. He didn't like these "unspoken rules" of the development alliance, but he could only accept them. He doesn't like teammates who don't want to win, but what can he do? Throw towels at them and scold them for not working hard? He's not a star, he's not a team leader, no one will listen to him. Interpersonal relationships are difficult, and Yao Ming, who is the tactical core of the Rockets, usually keeps a low profile.

Zhou Xuan not only changed his mind, but even his personality has changed a little, he used to be too impulsive, and even the coach dared to fight if he was unhappy, and he grew wiser after eating a trench, but now he is much more rational.

Seeing Zhou Xuan's sudden realization, Leonard was very satisfied. Americans also know the saying that "those who know the times are handsome".

The poor strength of the defender is not something that can be changed by one person, Zhou Xuan is off the field, the defense is still rotten, and the offense has become even more disorganized, five minutes later, 77-103 fell behind and reached 26 points, and the general trend has gone.

Leonard called a timeout and said to Zhou Xuan: "Get ready to play, pay attention to efficiency." ”

"Okay."

The game restarted, and the flash really replaced the main force. It's a foregone conclusion that they'll make the playoffs, and if they want to compete for the title, they're bound to have reservations. The defenders are fielded players who can shoot and try to close the point difference at the last moment.

The Flashes want a win, the defenders want not to lose badly, and both teams get what they want.

The game quickly drew to a close, and it didn't make any more climaxes. The defenders are still 19 points behind when the game is over, and if this can be overtaken, then God will not be moved to cry, but will be scared to pee......

91-119, the defenders lost by 18 points. Zhou Xuan hit the worst, scoring 14 points, 2 rebounds, 12 assists and 2 steals. The Flashes' best performer was Almond, who had 37 points and four rebounds and two assists.

"Two double-doubles in a row, very few rookies who have just entered the NBDL can have such a performance, keep working hard." Even if Leonard lost, he was still very happy in his heart, and he felt that Zhou Xuan had a future.

"Yes." Zhou Xuan nodded, his eyes full of exhaustion. When he wins, he is extremely excited and doesn't feel tired. Now that I've lost the game, I don't even want to talk.

After taking a shower, Zhou Xuan got dressed and walked out of the locker room, finding Leonard waiting outside.

"Zhou, let's talk, let's practice English." Leonard laughed.

"Okay." Zhou Xuan's English is already very good, but he can't speak as naturally as an American.

"How did you feel about today's game?"

"It's a bit frustrating because we lost and I don't want to lose." Zhou Xuan replied truthfully.

Leonard laughed: "Do you think that as a coach, I should keep encouraging the players during the break: 'It's not over yet, we still have time. It doesn't matter what the score is, we can still win it back. ’”

"Isn't that how the game should be?"

"Intense competitions are also prone to serious injuries. In the NBA, players are reimbursed for serious injuries every season. Those people have insurance and can pay for their injuries, but the development alliance has no protection if they are injured, and under such conditions, no matter how much they try to boost morale, it is useless. Leonard said lightly: "No one is willing to lose." Of course, it's a bad feeling. But in his basketball career, whether in the NBA or NBDL, he has always lost more games than he imagined. That's what professional players are destined to face. Just like the Spurs, who have won four championships but never defended their titles, there is no such thing as perfection on the court. ”

Zhou Xuan was silent, he really wanted to pursue perfection.

Leonard said: "You are still young and have not experienced too many setbacks on the court, I say this to you, because the defender is a weak team, so weak that maybe it will be abandoned by the Lakers in the next few years." The coaching staff can't change, and you can't change either. All you have to do is get good data and get out of here as soon as possible. Don't try too the pitch, don't make dangerous moves, and protect yourself. I'm sure you can understand that you're more mature than any other kid I've ever met. ”

"Yes, I understand. There is a saying in China that 'victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers', and I will calm down. A smile appeared on Zhou Xuan's face.

Enjoy basketball, even if you lose the game, he is just a passerby in the NBDL.