Although they fell behind at halftime, the Lakers still sent a rotation lineup of Vali with four substitutes as soon as the third quarter began. If it is a normal situation, it is easier for Zhang Yi or Robert to lead the team to recover the score.

So this also came as a surprise to Pacers head coach Duncan. Because throughout the first half, he could feel as if the Lakers were closing the game. He now cares more about the reason than about winning the game, and what benefits it will do him by doing so.

Duncan, who can be said to be self-taught, certainly couldn't imagine that Wacker was using him to improve his strength for the rotation lineup, especially when there were no stars such as Zhang Yi.

The game is completely developing towards a routine that the audience doesn't like, because most of the fans who follow this game are actually fans of the Lakers or Zhang Yi personally.

But Wacker clearly doesn't plan to give Zhang Yi much of a chance to perform. He also had 10 shots throughout the first half, although he hit seven goals. This shooting percentage is high enough, but the player usage rate and ball possession rate are not even as high as Robert's.

For Zhang Yi fans, who were used to getting super data and explosive play, it was of course unacceptable. The game is getting more and more anxious, but the overall ratings continue to decline.

This is also the reason why the league is accustomed to the Black Pacers, and no team can play well with them. On the one hand, it is because their defense is too specific, and it can even be said that it is specific to every attacking player of the opponent.

So those flying offensive masters are habitually deflated when they meet the Pacers, not to mention that many people will be completely inaccurate to play at the level of second-rate players.

Of course, Zhang Yi can't be counted among them, because his unsatisfactory performance is not due to the Pacers' defense, but because he doesn't have much of a role in Wacker's tactics.

For many fans, if their favorite star doesn't get the opportunity and possession they deserve to play on the field, it is better to take a turn off, no matter what the team is considering, but this is the privilege that a star should have.

However, WACKER still can't spray Zhang Yi's fans, after all, they have been working together since the NCAA, and even he can come to the United States to play thanks to WACKER's connections.

The audience who understands all this can understand what WACKER does to him, they are the real master-apprentice relationship, and there will never be deliberate hiding or even suppression.

In fact, the same is true of this game, although in the first three quarters, WACKER deliberately reduced Zhang Yi's use rate, but this does not mean that he wants to give up this game.

In the third quarter, the fierce battle was in full swing, and Wali led the bench lineup to not be pulled away by the opponent, and even narrowed the difference to less than 10 points.

Even if they can't completely equalize the score for a while, but wait until the critical time in the fourth quarter to put Zhang Yi back on the court, if the Pacers have been accustomed to the Lakers without a core, then a change in rhythm will be fatal to them.

Of course, Wacker would have made such a calculation in his heart, but standing opposite was Duncan, a high-IQ coach with a heavy mind. He has been waiting for Zhang Yi to appear, and even if the Pacers don't have a one-on-one player who can limit Zhang Yi's existence, he is not worried at all.

After all, after so many seasons, the Pacers have played the most opponents are the New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors. The combined strength of Thomas and Curry Jr. is definitely among the top stars in the league.

Even these two will take a plunge against the Pacers, and that's because Duncan's defensive system has the strongest restrictions on stars.

And it doesn't matter if the opponent is a point guard, a point guard or a high school forward, although Zhang Yi's skills are top among small forwards, and the offense is also a kaleidoscope, the most important thing is that he also has extraordinary characteristics, but Duncan does not think that the current Zhang Yi is stronger than Curry Jr.

In particular, people say that Zhang Yi is Curry Jr.'s successor, but in Duncan's opinion, this young man is still far behind. His big-picture vision and team leadership are a far cry from Curry Jr.'s.

When the Warriors first reached the Finals, Curry Jr. was the player who surprised Duncan, and since then, he likes to use the word amazing when evaluating top players.

Obviously, seeing Zhang Yi's performance on the court, Duncan's expression is always the same, this oriental player is very strong, and he will definitely become a top superstar in the future, but now he is definitely not the successor of Curry Jr.

As the game progressed, the Pacers hit back-to-back three-pointers. This is a pivotal moment in the fourth quarter, and if the Lakers can't bite this offensive climax, then the game will be over.

Wacker scratched his head and waved his hand to substitute Zhang Yi. And his request is clear, "Lead the team to win!" The meaning behind these four words is unlimited firing rights!

Of course, Zhang Yi is not a player who can shoot profligately, although he is not a point guard, but his overall view is still much better than that of ordinary point guards.

Replacing Zhang Yi is to firmly control the rhythm of the game in his own hands. The Pacers did not make any substitutions, but taking advantage of this timeout, Duncan also laid out a new round of defensive strategy against Zhang Yi.

Generally, the team will choose to pack at this time, because Zhang Yi will definitely hit the basket desperately to score, his three points are very good, but they are not stable. So when you need to score, it's the best strategy to let go and not let go.

When Zhang Yi received the ball in the left corner, it was obvious that he wanted to open the rhythm of the singles ball, but the Pacers still used a player to mark the ball.

"What kind of medicine is in this Duncan gourd!" Not to mention that Wacker couldn't figure it out, even Indiana Pacers fans were confused every night.

It's just that it doesn't matter how people arrange their tactics, they can always win in the end anyway. The current Zhang Yi's singles ability may be among the best in this league, but when he played Thomas and Curry Jr., Duncan never arranged multiple defenders.

It's a matter of trust for him as a player. Helping to defend is good for some tactics. But this kind of blind addition of personnel advantage in small areas is actually killing the team's space for a star of this level of defense.

Zhang Yi now has only two ways to break through, and in the end he chose the right side. Originally, Zhang Yi came as soon as he started the defense, but he didn't want to be about to kill the penalty area, and the defense didn't arrive.

But that's not to say the Pacers let him go, in addition to the defenders behind him, players under the basket and near the free throw line can immediately shrink. These people are just waiting for the opportunity, waiting for the moment when Zhang Yi can't pass the ball!

"It's here!" The other two of the Pacers suddenly came over, and Zhang Yi suddenly found that he couldn't move, so he could only choose to throw, because it was a temporary choice, so he finally hit the iron......

"That's how it was defended...... Train the players to be judged! Interesting! ”