Chapter 331: Chopping Huo (2/4!) )
Tang Tian didn't speak, and kissed Hathaway's face fiercely.
"I love you to death!"
Before the coaching staff, including himself, they only thought about the team's tactical level, but forgot about it.
Howard's free throws are just as bad as O'Neal is now.
The shark hack tactic is famous, but the hacking tactic is only occasionally used by Popovich.
In fact, the slashing tactic is easy to get into foul trouble if you don't use it well, so there are really not many people who use it.
However, if Popovich can use it, he is not a problem at all.
At the regular meeting of the coaching staff the next day, Tang Tian brought out the slashing tactics, and Casey and Cassel patted their heads one after another, and the tactics were godly.
The tactics are concrete, and then there are some details, including when to cut, under what circumstances, who to cut, and how to cut......
A tactic may seem simple, but it still takes a lot of time to refine it.
And when the regular meeting is over, then there will be a drill on the field.
The emotions of the players are also high again, although the time is very tight, but at least, this is the bottom of their hearts.
The next night, the Cavaliers sat at home for Game 3 of the series and the first home of the series.
The Quickloan Arena is packed, and the fans here are never short of enthusiasm, especially when the team needs them.
KT boards and slogans of all kinds of cheering can be seen everywhere, and this arena will definitely not be quiet tonight.
Players from both teams showed up in the arena for the final warm-up before the game.
Howard looks in a very good mood, and after the last game without O'Neal Sr., he finally played at his peak.
"Dwight, are you confident that you can win the game tonight?"
"Confidence? Why not? It's the same for us at home and away, and the goal is to win the opponent and then make it to the final. "Howard said a lot in a rare way.
He always had a smile on his face.
Happymon.
After the pre-game warm-up, the scene entered the opening ceremony.
The music and the ceremony were familiar, but the cheers of the fans were louder than ever.
The starters of both sides introduced the game one after another.
The Magic, for their part, maintained the lineup for the first two games.
On the Cavaliers' side, O'Neal is still on the waiver card, and Kwame Brown is the starting center, and the other starters are the same as before.
The game started quickly, and Howard was still strong on the inside, and Brown was a little difficult to handle.
The Cavaliers relied on James' dominance and outside three-pointers to stalemate with the Magic.
Halfway through the second quarter, the Magic led the Cavaliers 54-47, and Howard had a double-double of 15 points and 10 boards.
Nelson dribbles past half court.
At this moment, Tang Tian, who had been sitting all day, got up and went to the sidelines at this time and gestured to the players on the field.
Howard receives the ball inside.
But before he could turn around and hit his back, Wallace, who was on the weak side, ran over and hugged him, and then reached out to signal that he had fouled.
Because the number of fouls in this quarter had already arrived, Howard went straight to the free throw line.
The fans at the scene were stunned for a moment, and then immediately reacted that the Cavaliers were cutting Huo.
Although slashing tactics were rare at this time, Popovich also used them.
Howard was a little upset, he was playing Brown and was having fun, but now he was going to make free throws.
Free throws.
Looking at the basket so far away, Howard felt a little empty.
I don't know why, he just can't practice this way.
The referee reached out for two free throws and gave him the ball.
He dribbles and then takes the ball to the basket.
There was a burst of boos at the scene, and there was a shaking air stick in front of him.
"Bang!"
The first ball was smashed straight away.
"Take it easy!" Carter came over and clapped his hands at this time.
He nodded, took a deep breath, and took a second shot.
The boos are still there, the distractions are still there.
"Bang!"
The ball hit the front of the basket, but with some luck, it rolled in.
One of two free throws.
Howard is shooting 59.2 percent from the free-throw line this season and 51.2 percent since making the playoffs.
Play normally.
The Cavaliers pushed through the half, and James organized at the top of the circle.
In addition to making the opponent score less, the fans who use the tactics must also ensure the success rate of the attack, because while chopping, it is equivalent to giving the opponent another chance to score.
Wallace pulled to the high post to block and dismantle, and James took the ball and broke through to attract the bag and distribute it directly to Matthews in the bottom corner.
Matthews shook Lewis who was saved, rushed to the basket to attract Howard's defense, and Brown scored with a dunk.
The most stable way.
The Magic sent the ball in the backcourt, and without waiting for Nelson to dribble, Matthews hugged Howard directly and then signaled for a foul.
There was a stirring at the scene.
The scene of the slashing tactic is not pretty.
Howard was also a little unhappy to break free from Matthews, and looked at Tang Tian on the Cavaliers bench with malice.
Why does the old man of the Spurs like to use this trick, and the youngest Tang Tian also uses this trick?
Going to the free-throw line again, he struggled to keep his emotions under control.
First penalty.
"Bang!"
Didn't go in.
Second penalty.
It still didn't come in amid the noise.
Two penalties missed!
Brown jammed Lewis, and Wallace rushed to grab a defensive rebound.
"Damn it!" Howard shook his hand in annoyance.
Tang Tian stretched out his hand to applaud the players at this time, and then sat back on the bench.
Free throws have a lot to do with people's emotions, and if you can't score a penalty, you won't be able to score a penalty.
The Cavaliers pushed to the frontcourt, and this time James sent a second pass to Wallace in the bottom corner, who hit a three-point shot.
52-55, the Cavaliers' tactics were particularly successful, and the score was close to 3 points at once.
Stan Van Gundy, who was on the sidelines, couldn't help but reach out and rub his forehead.
Howard's free throws are the biggest headaches.
Carter and Lewis, two veterans, were talking to Howard to relieve his pressure.
One of two free throws.
This time he played normally.
The Cavaliers got to the frontcourt, and James' breakaway caused Howard's beating foul.
"Little Emperor" on the free throw line.
Hit both free throws.
His free-throw percentage of 76.8 percent is not too high, but it is clearly certain under normal circumstances.
The difference between the two sides is only 2 points.
"Toot!"
Without any suspense, Beverly pounced on Howard.
Gotcha, keep punishing!
The Cavaliers' slashing tactic was timed at the end of the second quarter, when the number of fouls arrived, as long as the foul was fouled, free throws were made, and it was evenly distributed to everyone, so that everyone would not have too many fouls.
This is clearly purposeful, planned, and targeted.
Van Gundy tugged at his hair harder, and his protruding forehead was about to shine like his brother's.
The Cavaliers slashed and flew up, but he didn't dare to replace Howard.
Howard's bad situation after he went off the court, he had already experienced it in the first game.