When the Lakers used full-court pressing, the form on the court was reversed in an instant, and the New York Knicks' interior advantage was gone, leaving only the shortcomings of the bloody forest - they didn't have a player who could stably carry the ball through the halfcourt, and they didn't have a player who could stabilize the pick-and-roll output.

This shortcoming, originally because there are many star-level stars to handle the ball, is not conspicuous. And today's Lakers put it under the microscope, so that every team in the league clearly understands the Knicks' tactical weaknesses!

This tactical weakness is fatal enough, especially now that we are in the second half of the season and the team is no longer able to strengthen through trades. The Knicks no longer have the ability to adjust this weakness, unless Alan Houston opens up and instantly improves his ball-handling ability by another level or two, otherwise for the Knicks, this hole is inevitable and there is no way to fill it.

As long as you have a good forward and defensive line, you can try to use this tactic against the Knicks!

Fortunately, there are not many teams in the league that can have an outside blocking defense like the Lakers, the Bulls are better than the Lakers, and Houston is slightly inferior to the Lakers. Other teams, even if they use this tactic, can't achieve too good results, after all, the full-court pressing still needs hard power, and it also requires considerable physical consumption. These seem inconspicuous in the regular season and may not be used, but in the playoffs, it can be said to be a fatal flaw, whether it is the Bulls, Lakers or Houston, they can take advantage of it!

"The first quarter is over! The Lakers are not only overtaking and must score! The difference has also been extended to 8 points! ”

"New York Knicks 21:29 Lakers! The Lakers took advantage of this wave of full-court pressing, even if the New York Knicks had an amazing interior advantage, with 13-9 rebounds in the first quarter. The Knicks grabbed 4 full-court rebounds, which couldn't stop the Lakers from playing a smooth offensive and defensive rhythm! Especially Patrick Ewing! This 35-year-old big center! His pace on the field has gradually slowed down! The pace of the Lakers' offense and defense is too fast, and often Ewing hasn't run to the restricted area yet, and it's over in one offense and defense! ”

"Kobe Bryant, who is at the helm, is brave! He's a veritable captain for the Lakers! He controls the rhythm of the game! His pressure on Chris Childs is the most critical point for the Lakers to press all over the court, and does the point guard of the New York Knicks feel the pleasure of being dominated by a top superstar? ”

"It's not just defensive steals! Kobe's assists and fast break are also the most critical points for the Lakers! ”

"4 of 6 shots in a single quarter, 12 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 3 steals and 0 turnovers! Perfect performance! The magician is so happy on the sidelines! ”

"The Lakers and Magic have really found their successor, but this successor is a bit strong in scoring."

The cheers of the Great Western Forum Arena were thunderous! It's crushing again! It's another bloody full-court pressing, and it's an exaggerated offensive and defensive rhythm! Silver Fox Harris is really fragrant, this season's Coach of the Year has no run. Fans like to watch this kind of exciting game of offense and defense, slowly falling into the position, and farting with a ball~ They were tired of watching crookedly in the 1970s!

On the bench in New York on the other side, Jeff Van Gundy was frantically wiping the sweat from his forehead. Obviously, I was completely prepared, obviously the insider won the world, and obviously my defense was tougher.

Why am I lagging behind? As a defensive coach with a representative lack of on-the-spot adaptability, he can still do a good job of conditioning the team's defense and arranging tactics in advance. But he is much worse than his predecessor, the mad scientist Don Nelson and the god operator Pat Riley, preferring to let the players on the field control the game, which is why he is so loved by the players. No player would like to have a tyrant like Pat Riley on his head and be restrained in his every move. I don't like crazy people like Don Nelson, they're just experimenting with players! Nelson didn't even want to win the championship! He just treats basketball as a game!

Looking at the coach in a hurry, the Knicks players beat their backs, wiped their sweat, and made suggestions. Can't let the coach get tired! Where to find this coach who is so familiar and gives the players so much control! The league can't find a broken lantern, and for the Knicks players, Van Gundy is their sweetheart!

"Get on Starks! Get on Starks! Ewing was anxious when he saw Jeff Van Gundy in the halo, and hurriedly whispered to persuade him.

"That's right! John, you're on the field! ”

Jeff Van Gundy was in an eight-man rotation in key games, and he brought on John Starks, Buck Williams, and Charlie Ward. Replaced Chris Childs, Alan Houston, Charles Oakley.

The Lakers' bench lineup is still the same! Shooter group! Little Fish, Old Curry, Jeromy Corsi, Horry, Matt Geiger. Since the trade deadline, this roster has never fallen behind against the bench, and even the starters of a playoff team like the Cavaliers can play five to five.

This time, facing the Knicks' starting bench mixed lineup led by Ewing Starks, they still fell into disadvantage!

Ewing can finally get the ball! And Ewing, who can get the ball in the penalty area, still wants to get the ball in the face of a third-rate center forward like Matt Geiger! Matt Geiger has slightly more strength than Campbell and is far less agile. Ewing hit him, and a few simple and unpretentious low swings left Geiger scratching his head.

There is no way for the Lakers to continue to use pressing tactics in the second quarter, which is too physically exhausting, and the players may not be able to walk at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Harris' plan was to play one wave at the end of the third quarter, and if there was no winner, another wave at the end of the fourth quarter.

The advantage of this is that the team can maintain an even physical fitness and still have a fighting force in the final moments, rather than sending out the power with one punch and finally being overturned by the New York Knicks. The Predators have completed a lot of headwinds, and Ewing's willpower is very strong.

In the second quarter, as the starters came on the court, the pace of the game gradually slowed down. After Ewing scored a quarter and a half of continuous play without rest, the 35-year-old body began to be a little overwhelmed, and offensive enthusiasm began to decline.

Big Ben, who has returned to his normal form, has started to play back and forth with Oakley, at least the offensive rebounds will not be blown up.

On the offensive end, the Lakers still implemented fast offense, passing and cutting tactics, and Horry replaced Bowen and topped the No. 3 position, which made the Lakers' offensive threat rise a notch again.

At halftime, the New York Knicks 53:61 Lakers.