Chapter 745 [Bombing the Bunker]

Parsons has the strength, but he lacks experience, and under the care of Garcia and Jefferson, he did not play at the level he should have.

D'Antoni has a high regard for Parsons, the tactics are laid out for him, and once the core is blocked, the team is in trouble.

Thankfully, Scola is doing well. He is familiar with Landry, who was Scola's backup when the two played for the Rockets, and there was a gap between the two defensive and low-post offense.

Scola hit Landry in the low post. Changing the Azeri defense, Scola used his experience to use the beautiful "Argentine Tango", and easily scored under the basket.

Scola's athleticism is poor, and he is absolutely floor-flowing, but he has beaten Duncan, Garnett and other defensive superstars. Just looking at the ability of footwork, he is incomparably gorgeous, even more Olajuwon than McHale.

After a few minutes off the bench, the starters came on one after another.

Zhou Xuan and Bledsoe formed a double guard, Leonard small forward, Parsons continued to play power forward, and the center was Bletcher, putting on an attacking lineup.

Warriors coach Mark Jackson also made adjustments for the Knicks, letting David Lee play center, replacing Azeli, Landry continued to play, the same small-ball tactics, Curry, Jack double guard, small forward is Jefferson.

Don't look at the decline of veteran Richard Jefferson's state, he was a small forward who averaged 20+ per game back then, and the Warriors prefer to use this kind of offensive player compared to Garcia.

EZERI HAS TO BE REPLACED, HIS BIGGEST STRENGTH IS HIS PHYSIQUE, 210CM TALL AND 223CM LONG REACH, STRONG MUSCLES ALLOW HIM TO OCCUPY ENOUGH SPACE ON THE INSIDE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE ENDS. With good agility, he protects the box well. However, his anti-breakthrough still looks tender, and it is easy to be shaken.

Warriors manager Bob Meyers is targeting the interior next season, and with a good bench, they can challenge for a championship. Garcia's contract is expiring, freeing up salary space, and perhaps they can find an outside defender.

Zhou Xuan unhurriedly relied on the cover to get rid of it, received the ball in the frame, and David Lee changed the defense. Zhou Xuan dribbled the ball under his crotch twice in a row, took a step towards the bottom line, David Lee moved horizontally to follow, Zhou Xuan dribbled the ball behind his left hand, quickly moved horizontally to 45 degrees, and pulled the ball up.

Curry rushed up to the side to make up for the block, Zhou Xuan transferred the ball to the middle with both hands, and Bletche was empty, scoring with a steady high shot.

For the first time this season, Blecher's shooting percentage exceeded 50 percent, and when he was fully focused on the court, most of the opposing players couldn't stop him. With Zhou Xuan contained, it was easier for him to get a shot than when he was with the Wizards. What made other teams most devastating was that this big man with a soft shooting hand actually only got a million annual salary.

In the next round, Curry, who had just come on the court, had not warmed up, and there was a mistake in the pass, and he was stealed by Leonard. Like many mistakes, Curry underestimated his opponent's explosiveness and arm length, and Leonard was able to reach the ball that seemed unreachable, and he started faster than many No. 1 players.

Zhou Xuan hurried down, Leonard took the ball through the half court and chose a high hanging ball, Zhou Xuan leaned on Curry with his back and turned to the bottom line.

Landry rushed up from behind to make up for the block, Zhou Xuan turned around and the ball passed out of the periphery, Parsons took the ball on the left side and shot a three-point shot. David Lee was nearby, but he didn't even twist his head and followed Bletche to the penalty area.

Parsons made an open three-pointer to make it 46-45. Zhou Xuan gave two assists on the field and overtook the score.

The Warriors attacked, Curry relied on the cover to run, and after receiving the ball, Parsons changed the defense very timely, and Curry passed to Landry. The latter singled out Zhou Xuan and missed the pull-out jumper. Zhou Xuan poked him in the waist covertly, but he just raised his hand, did not jump, and the referee did not blow.

Landry has a lot of limitations on the offensive end, he is good at playing on the rim, and he only shoots without being interfered with, just like Ibaka, who is not good at defense. Otherwise, with his attack power, he would have received a long-term contract and an annual salary of tens of millions a long time, instead of wandering around and working like he is now.

Bogut did not play in the second quarter. The Knicks led by two points at 59-57.

Yang Jian said: "It's strange that the Warriors didn't use Bogut anymore, but let Landry fight on the court. ”

Su Qun said: "This arrangement is understandable, but it is not suitable for the Knicks who pursue speed. He's one of the kind of players who is responsible for blowing up the bunker, he can't block and dismantle, and he can provide Curry with high-quality coverage, go down, protect the basket, and deal with the opponent's interior axis. But the Knicks are mainly attacking from the outside. ”

Yang Jian smiled: "What do you mean by blowing up the bunker?" ”

Su Qun smiled: "This is my personal statement. Bogut does all the hard work, in addition to defense, sometimes responsible for attacking the low post to make the opponent's interior foul. His strength is stronger than David Lee, such as last week's game against the Clippers, Bogut didn't beat Griffin, it's hard to see the Warriors' small lineup make a big difference, the Warriors' large number of swingman configurations, Thompson, Barnes, Jefferson, Garcia are almost born for a small lineup. ”

Excellent mobility, accurate outside shooting, as long as the opponent has no inside, the Warriors are definitely enough for them to drink. Bogut used to be ridiculed for playing too softly, but now in the Warriors, he plays Garnett's role in the Celtics, defending, constantly chattering, cheering up teammates, and harassing opponents!

It's a pity that the Knicks don't eat a set. The Warriors let Bogut play more, which will definitely be a holehole. David Lee can't be replaced, so he can only go for Bogut.

David Lee is the Warriors' interior axis, giving him 15 shots and he can score 20 points, along with nearly 10 rebounds, and David Lee's passing ability also ensures the offensive efficiency of the position, which Bogut can't do. David Lee is often seen holding the ball at a 45-degree angle and passing to Curry on the weak side to score easily.

The score was close, and both sides wanted to get rid of it. In the dressing room, both coaches are emphasizing tactics.

The Warriors still arranged for the two guards to block and find opportunities inside, D'Antoni asked the players to pull out, and Chandler covered to help Zhou Xuan create a misplaced heads-up opportunity.

The second half began with the Knicks starting the game. There were slight changes to the Warriors' lineup, with Garcia replacing Barnes. Teenager Barnes has excellent athleticism and is not as experienced as Garcia.

Warriors strike first. David Lee took the ball in the high post, and the two defenders interspersed with runs. Bogut gave Curry cover, and Chandler immediately switched out. The Knicks' defensive strategy is to let people score easily inside rather than let the outside shoot casually. Curry receives the ball and hangs it inside, and Anderson shrinks to change defenses.

At this time, Chandler chased David Lee, and Zhou Xuan chased Curry and completed the change. Bogut punched Anderson and turned to the basket, and Anderson fouled.

You can't prevent it, but you have to be firm in your fouls, and that's Anderson's progression since he got to the Knicks, and his fouls are also valuable. After multiple injuries, Bogut's shooting has been getting worse and worse, shooting just 50 percent from the free-throw line this season.

Bogut stood on the free throw line, took a deep breath, and his shooting posture was standard, but the first free throw was very off. The second free throw was on target, the power was a little small, and it popped out of the frame, and Chandler grabbed the rebound in the backcourt.

The Knicks attacked, the players pulled away, Zhou Xuan held the ball in the middle and avoided Curry on the left side, quickly dribbled to 45 degrees, held the ball in his right hand, and moved closer with his left hand.

Bogut leaned down slightly, and Zhou Xuan immediately "worshipped the Buddha" and changed direction to break through the bottom line, and jumped to play basketball on the board with his left hand. Bogut turned too slowly and was completely overcome. 61 to 57.

Zhou Xuan has scored 20 points without making a sound, and the Warriors' defense of him has not been successful.

The Warriors attacked, and the Knicks kept Curry on the spot. David Lee chose a pull-up jumper in the face of Zhou Xuan this time, Zhou Xuan was close to him to interfere, there was physical contact at the critical moment, and the ball did not score. Zhou Xuan's move rushed into the arms of the big man, and then raised his arms and leaned back with both hands, which was very familiar, and it was indeed effective. No one likes to jump shots when they're in contact with someone.

Breaking Zhou Xuan's move is also very simple, just add a little back, Nowitzki plays against Zhou Xuan one by one, fortunately, there are very few big men who can shoot like that.

Anderson grabbed the rebound, the Knicks battled, Anderson blocked just after halftime, Zhou Xuan ran to the left, and Anderson went to the right.

David Lee hurriedly changed the defense, Curry didn't dare to chase the defense, Anderson was too accurate, and it has attracted the attention of all teams. Zhou Xuan turned his head and glanced to the right, his right shoulder shook slightly, and he quickly dribbled the ball under his crotch to his left hand, changing direction. This ball relied purely on explosiveness, and David Lee was thrown away because he hesitated for half a second when he turned his head. Zhou Xuan had already observed Bogut's position, under the basket on the right side, he couldn't make up for the defense, and chose a one-step emergency stop jump shot, 60 degrees hollow into the net, and scored his 22nd point. 63 to 57.

The Warriors attacked, with Thompson and Bogut covering without the ball. Chandler switches defenses. Curry played a block and dismantling in the middle, shook off Zhou Xuan with the ball, and made a quick stop jump shot. 63 to 59.

Curry also had a great hand today, scoring the 21st point, and the two began to face off against each other.

The Knicks attacked, Zhou Xuan and Anderson blocked, and Chandler blocked David Lee. Zhou Xuan accelerated to the bottom line on the right side, and Chandler cut empty.

When Zhou Xuan reached the bottom line, he first took a small step to the left, and then stepped back to make a jumper. Bogut saw Chandler cut in the air and chose to return to the basket. Curry was slow to catch up on the side, and if David Lee was closer to the defense, he was completely unconscious and went to talk to Anderson.

Zhou Xuan almost shot in the empty position, hollow into the net, and scored his 24th personal point. 65 to 59.

The Warriors attacked, David Lee cut to the right low post after blocking and picking, received a pass from Garcia, and Chandler switched defenses. That's when Bogut's weakness came to light. He could only score on the basket and was released after covering from the outside position. David Lee forced Chandler's shot wide, and Bogut grabbed the rebound.

Leonard shrank to make up the defense, the hitter fouled, and Bogut went to the free throw line again, this time he hit one of two free throws. 65 to 60.

Mark Jackson frowned on the sidelines, the Knicks' defensive strategy was very targeted, the players on the perimeter were not able to get opportunities, and passing the ball to the inside was not a good thing to pay attention to. Chandler's defensive ability has been recognized by everyone, and he can do interference under the basket alone.

Bogut is only blue-collar and not good at free throws. Su Qun said that his role was to blow up the bunker to make fouls, and now it seems that he blew up his own people.