Chapter 406: WACKER's Adjustment
After two waves of offense, it became clear that Vali simply had no way to defend the Hulk.
It's not that there's a problem with Vali's defensive ability, it's just that the two players aren't at the same level at all. Originally, WALL-E was the size of the number four position.
It's always been difficult for him to play the No. 5 position now, so the Lakers can only make substitutions.
Just two minutes into the game, WACKER called a timeout and made a substitution.
It's just that the Lakers' style of play has changed, in addition to replacing with a high school forward, Oscar is also out of the game, Robert is changed to the No. 1 position, and No. 2 is replaced by Leddy, who has a strong offense.
This formation has never been seen in a Lakers game, so it was also a challenge for the Nets, as they didn't have any targeted practice before the game.
"Is this a temporary adjustment, or is it a play that has been tried before?"
The on-site commentators also wondered about this, because it is now well known that Wacker is a manager who likes to change formations.
As for whether his adjustments will work every time, it is still unknown. In addition, neither high school forward Dick nor the aggressive Reddy are in the Lakers' regular rotation.
This in itself represents uncertainty. Because the identity of a player is often determined by the ability of the individual.
It's not that all starters are necessarily better than the benches, but it's certainly a widespread fact. This is the case for the vast majority of cases, except for a few powerful sixth men.
Dick's height does match Hulk's, but that doesn't mean he's better defensively than Vali. As for putting a player in the second position with little to no defense, it is also risky.
After all, the opponent's No. 2 position is a powerful pitcher, Morris. Being publicly underestimated like this, Valanda would never miss this opportunity.
The Nets' two-gun tie-up is the main source of varanda's assists. Although the game has not yet restarted. However, the vast majority of on-site commentators also expressed confusion and disapproval about this.
Regardless of whether Wacker wants to improve their defense or offense, neither of them is a good choice.
The Nets' head coach certainly thinks so, too. So he deliberately called Varanda to his side to rearrange his tactics.
It's just that he doesn't need to say much, a player of Valanda's level can make his own judgment. No matter what adjustments his opponent makes, judging the situation and attacking with merit are his essential qualities.
In terms of movement ability, although Leddy in the second position is very fast, this guy often uses eye defense when he defends back, which is similar to Morris.
Of course, the scoring ability is still not as good as Morris's, so based on this trait, it is best to play the transition offense. But the problem here is that Zhang Yi may be the best anti-transition offensive player in the league.
It's not that he's really physical, it's that this guy's ball sense and ball intelligence are excellent, and he can always judge the best time to defend.
If it weren't for Zhang Yi's existence, the Nets would definitely resolutely change to defensive counterattack. Because the Lakers' lineup is not very accurate offensively.
But with one more Yi, Valanda has more to think about.
The so-called core of the team is most important to make the opponent uncomfortable, and Zhang Yi can definitely achieve this effect now.
As for the ability of the center Dick, in fact, Valanda is not clear now. This player has always been a fringe player for various teams.
Although I haven't gotten any chance to perform. But when he played in Europe, he was a dominant player.
It's just that I met a team manager who didn't like to use rookies in his rookie season. God knows what level of his true use of strength will reach.
At least his physical condition can top the Hulk, so blindly playing the inside line will increase the loss of Hulk's physical energy and play at the last critical moment.
WACKER's adjustment is a two-pronged block. It was Valanda's meticulous mind that lay in ambush. If the Nets' offense isn't so fluid, the first thing to do is to make Valanda hesitate.
So the Lakers are doing really well right now.
On the one hand, it is to give Morris a chance, and this is whether Leddy can improve his defensive form.
And if Zhang Yi assists in defense, then Morris does not have the ability to pass the ball at this point, either he is playing iron or he is easy to make mistakes.
So Valanda is now also choosing carefully. As for the Hulk on the inside. Now he didn't dare to pass it directly into it like this anyway......
The Nets' offense is really a triangle between these three people. As for Zach's offense, it's all a heroic stream of individual singles.
Valanda didn't trust him very much, so now he has a lot less points per game. Zach was on the verge of having the fewest touches of the starting five.
That's the problem with Valanda's playmaker, who plays too much. So it will make teammates feel too stressed.
Because the ball from Valanda's hand is basically the best chance, if they can't complete the score, it means that it is a matter of strength.
After all, the Nets were the worst team in the league last year. It's not that they deliberately put it bad, but the real strength is so bad.
The fact that a shaky singles point like Zach can be the team's top scorer speaks for itself. It's just that now that Valanda has activated the two points of Hulk and Morris, they can play a decent offense.
If you give the ball back to Zach now, you'll be back to the worst of the team.
This is a self-defeating foot, and as for Davis in the fourth position, although this player is very strong, it is unfortunate that the opponent's defensive players are similar to him.
Davis's ability to play back and eat cakes can only be said to be average, not to mention that the defender he faces may be second only to Zhang Yi in the Lakers' single defense ability.
Varanda finally made his choice, only to see him shake off Robert's sudden dry jumper.
Although this kind of hero ball is not his favorite style of play, before he understands the strength of the opponent, he can only put basketball and offense in the hands of the person he trusts the most......
And that person was Valanda herself, and sure enough, the ball drew a perfect arc in the air and then hollowed into the frame.
However, it is a long two-point position, and the position of the shot is not what Valanda usually likes. This proves that it is difficult for him to maintain such a touch if he is shooting.
So the Nets' offensive problems haven't been completely solved.
To be able to force Valanda to play single, Wacker's adjustment has at least succeeded. The question now is whether Robert can face the opponent's core and lead the team to play a good offense.