215 Consultation
In the first game of the Western Conference Finals, the Rockets lost to the Warriors in a way that boiled frogs in warm water and had little hope, which was still unexpected by many people. In all media, everyone is looking at the decay of rockets. Is the playoff trip to Sky City really cool?
When these questions are summed up, let's think about the crux of the rocket in order to sort out the clues in the grim situation:
Q: Was Kevin Durant's defensive alignment adjustment a mistake? Isn't it too risky for the coaching staff to put a rookie on the job?
A: Putting Yang Yiming to defend Durant was a deliberate decision. From a strategic point of view, I definitely don't think it's a mistake. First of all, Yiming has the height and speed that I hope for, both of which everyone knows, and they are both essential elements against Durant, but not everyone can have both, and Yiming happens to have both... Secondly, Yiming's defensive skills have actually reached the level of the playoffs, whether it is through the previous game verification or daily training confrontation. I think he's fully capable of limiting Durant, and it's not risky to make substitutions, and when we have home-court advantage in the Western Conference Finals, all of my considerations are based on being safe and efficient.
The regular season championship is the Houston Rockets, so it's not yet time for us to take the plunge. I also trust our system, and Yang Yiming's start is just a reasonable adjustment within the system. It's just that we're meeting Kevin Durant today, and any team having him is a luxury that upsets the balance... So if it weren't for the opposing Durant, it is very likely that the topic of your question today would not be "right", but praise me for using my troops like a god.
Q: So will you continue to implement the same tactics in the next game and continue to let Yang Yiming defend Durant? Will you take a bag clip?
A: Every game we make the most tactical adjustments to suit the team's tactics based on the form of the players. I haven't had time to communicate with Yang Yiming yet, but I don't think he'll be knocked down just yet, if that's your concern. He's still going to be the best option for the Rockets to defend Durant, and with the experience of Game 1, I think I'm going to be better if I continue to play with him doing the same thing.
If we need to adjust, we have experienced veterans like Ariza and Tucker in the lineup, ready to step up at any time. But the specific defensive strategy, whether it is a single defense or a pack, who will do it, I think the suspense can only be solved after the G2 jump ball.
Q: Do you think Coach D'Antoni's G1 arrangement is wrong and does he have any room for adjustment?
A1 (Chris Webber, live commentator): I don't think it's a problem with the Rockets, it's just that Durant is too strong. Anyone else defended, and if Durant were to get into his "scoring mode," the outcome would probably be the same. If the Rockets want to bet on their next game, they may try to wrap Durant and empty Iguodala or Green's perimeter. Sometimes the game is a big gamble, since you can bet on the rookie to defend Durant, you can also try to bet that Durant can't split the ball in time, or Iguodala and Green can't shoot after the ball. In short, Coach D'Antoni needs to come up with something different, otherwise G2 and G1 will end up in the same place.
A2 (Shaquille O'Neal, ESPN Special Comment): I like Yang a lot, but he was really blown up today. Kevin is really amazing, he is simply superhuman. It's a bit like what I meant when I was in the forbidden area - "The big shark is here, the idler flashes!" "-I made five fouls in more than half a year, which makes me miss the days when I killed all sides and sent them all off the game to rest, hahaha. But I don't think Coach D'Antoni's arrangement is wrong, and from the perspective of alignment, Yang Yiming is the best candidate for the Rockets.
The playoffs are a place where talent is talked about, and without talent, you may not even have a chance against a player like Durant. There is at least a chance to use Yang Yiming, but it is not known to what extent he can adapt and adjust before the end of the series.
A3 (Mark Jackson, ESPN Contributing Commentary): Definitely a mistake. I wouldn't take the plunge, because the divisional finals require not only ability, but also experience and confidence based on experience. The latter two Yang Yiming are obviously lacking. If I had to adjust, I'd bring the old guys back up, and they have a stronger sense of honor and a better idea of what they can and can't do.
If they can't do it, they'll always find other ways to make up for it – and I'm not talking about five fouls at halftime.
Q: Now that the playoffs have been played, do you think the Rookie of the Year selection has been made? Especially after G1, should Yang Yiming withdraw from this discussion?
A: NO!! According to this line of thinking, after the last round of the series between Philadelphia and Boston, Ben Simmons is also going to withdraw from the discussion. This is a regular season award, and it should be judged by the performance of any player in the regular season, so it's fair! After all, not everyone has a playoff game to play, and if a player's playoff performance can't add points to a player's award, then naturally he shouldn't be deducted points! Best Rookie I have already said in the previous show, Mitchell first, Simmons second, Yang Yiming third, this is based on the regular season, and it is still the same!
Q: How would you rate the team's performance in G1 and where do you think the Rockets lost?
A: We gave Harden and Yiming too little support. That's right, I know what you're trying to say, Harden scored 41 points, Durant scored 37 points, and we seemed to lose the game because we didn't defend Durant. But the truth is much more complicated. We didn't play our own basketball, we didn't make three-pointers, we didn't make passes. If Durant is the only one with 37 points, that's an acceptable situation. But if the other warriors also open points, it means that we are doing too poorly overall. Everyone needs to summarize.
I'm sure G2 will come up with something different - it's better to expose the problem in the first game than to expose it in the tie-break.
Q: Yang Yiming committed five fouls, and when the coach arranged for you to go on the court and rotate, Durant didn't seem to score for a while. Do you think you can create a greater sense of urgency by actually defending yourself?
A&A (Trevo-Ariza) :( gave the reporter who asked the question a roll of his eyes, turned around and left. After walking away, I threw off the next sentence) Your old mother can create a sense of urgency, let her go. Silly X.
Q: What skills did you prepare for Yang Yiming?! It didn't work at all, huh? Do you have any new skills, if you continue to fight like this, Team Rocket and Yiming can stand it, and my heart can't stand it.
A. (Scott Kalonsky III): The skills I pushed him were "Support Skills: 50% more aggressiveness in one-on-one defense; Reference player template: Marcus Smart". This is the best skill choice that I have selected after repeated research and deduction. But Xiaochun, you must know that technology belongs to technology, and the final implementation is still a matter of man-made. I don't think it's because the skills have not worked, but Yang Yiming has not adapted to it yet, and he has not "opened" the skills in the most correct way. You can give him some patience, and also give me and yourself a little confidence, since we have all set our eyes on Yang Yiming, he should adjust soon.
Maybe just wait for the second game of the Western Finals!
Q: Is there any hope for rockets? Can you beat the Warriors?
A: You have to expect something magical to happen, expect the Rockets to go above and beyond - Paul has to play Game 6 of the semifinals, and Harden has to maintain the level of today (G1). We also have to expect the Warriors to relax, they have won home-court advantage, and when their aggressiveness and concentration decline, Durant plays one or two sub-standard games - yes, although I am optimistic about Yiming's future, but I don't think he has the possibility of defending Durant at this stage, and he must rely on the "Grim Reaper" to desert himself - the Rockets have a chance.
Q: If you were asked to defend Durant in the next game, would you want to defend it? Do you have a better chance of success?
A: Absolutely! The coach hasn't asked me for my opinion yet, but I'll take the initiative to ask him. My chances are only better - because the final boss is there, and he won't move anywhere, just a warrior to defeat him!
The warrior who slew the dragon could be me!