Chapter 762: Another Level
The question is ...... Evans?
The position of Gu Yu and Evans was close to the sidelines, and the fans in the seats near the court were confused when they heard the conversation between the two.
Evans played really well today, in the face of Wei Shao's strong impact, Evans played quite calmly and spicy, not only did not mess up, but also played his own characteristics. Use a variety of sassy dribble shakes to find holes in Wei Shao's defense, then use your breakthrough threat to attract defensive contraction, and then pass the ball to teammates.
This style of play is undoubtedly very suitable for Evans, as a tall point guard who is far stronger than shooting, on the question of how to use Evans, Brooks's answer is actually quite similar to the way he used Wei Shao back then.
It's just that in order to maximize Durant's role, Evans is more focused on organization than Wei Shao, which is obviously more in line with Brooks' overall thinking. Most of Durant's 11 points so far have been easy one-on-one. And letting a scorer of Durant's level go one-on-one has proven in itself that the Kings' defense has a huge problem.
Where is the root of this problem?
According to Gu Yu's meaning, it was on Evans.
"Be steady, people, be steady!"
No longer talking to Evans, Gu Yu returned to his own half, shouting for his teammates to improve their attention, and took over the basketball directly from McGee, who served from the baseline.
And it wasn't until this moment that many people realized a problem.
"Cousin, this is ...... Playing point guard?! ”
Gu Yu plays point guard?!
No way!
"What a ...... What a wonderful idea. In the studio, Yoga couldn't understand it either, and said with a frown: "Now the on-court lineup given by the Kings, point guard Gu Yu, scoring guard Vitesse, small forward Beasley, big forward Speights, and center McGee." Well...... Thomas Jr. was deprecated?? ”
Looking at the Kings bench, Thomas Jr. was still wearing a training jacket, sitting on the bench, and watching the game with a serious face.
The tightly clenched fists showed how unwilling he was in his heart.
"It's a bit confusing." Yoga became more and more puzzled: "Thomas Jr.'s playoff performance is indeed not as dazzling as in the regular season, with a decline in shooting percentage, a decline in scoring, and a decline in assists. But as a backup point guard, it is not easy to average about 15 points per game. Now that the Kings are chasing points, why not use such a good scorer? ”
"Hehe, that's why I said this Phil Jackson has courage, it's not easy!" Director Zhang was happy when he heard it, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not difficult to understand at all, if you think about it carefully, who is the best person for the Thunder team in the first quarter?" ”
"Evans." Yoga replied almost without thinking: "Although Durant scored more points, Evans was more well-rounded and had a good offensive rhythm." ”
"By the way, what are the reasons why Evans played so well today?" Director Zhang asked with a smile.
"Reason...... That's how it feels, okay...... Eh, cousin is going to throw it! I really hit it!! Good ball, good ball!! Evans was a little swayed just now! Yoga answered Instructor Zhang's question, but he didn't forget to explain the competition.
"Playing well, of course, has something to do with feeling good. But playing well is not necessarily just because it feels good, do you agree with this? "Evans played well, in addition to his good form today, there is another very important reason - because he played as the starting point guard for the Kings for four years, all the tactical details of the Kings, all the player habits of the Kings, there is no one in the league who is more familiar with him." ”
"You really have a point in saying that...... Yoga nodded when he heard this, and he thought so.
Evans's previous miraculous predictions, all kinds of bewitching moves and dribbles, as if unpredictable prophetic passing performances, poured into Yoga's mind at once.
If he hadn't been at point guard for four years with the Kings, Evans really wouldn't have been able to do those things.
In fact, it's not just Evans, why does it often happen in the NBA that players play exceptionally well against their old owners? Especially in the first season after being traded or signed, players return to their old club's home stadium, and most of them will perform at an extraordinary level.
The reason is simple, it's because of familiarity.
Familiar with the playing style of the old club, familiar with the habits of the old teammates, familiar with the tactics of the old coach, and even familiar with the rebound strength of every inch of the floor in the stadium.
These small things can easily give a player a small advantage, and if these advantages are used well, they can become a winning advantage and ultimately help the player play well.
Whether players in other positions perform well may depend on how well their teammates cooperate. Whether the non-main players play well or not may depend on how many opportunities the coach gives them.
But it's up to the main point guard to play well.
As long as there is no huge decline in strength, it is not strange that the star-level point guard battle old master will play a masterpiece of the season.
What's more, Evans' strength this season has also been improved to a certain extent.
It is by virtue of his familiarity with the Kings that Evans can give what he wants in the King's half......
Wait a minute.
Yoga suddenly realized something, frowned and said, "Director Zhang, it's not right!" ”
"Wow! Look at my cousin's ball, he actually made a steal when Evans was dribbling under his crotch, and he wanted to attack quickly, a good chance...... Bang to deduct one! Pretty! This ball is really relieving! Director Zhang was already beginning to enjoy Gu Yu's wonderful performance, and after a series of explanations, he replied to Yoga: "Ah? What's wrong? ”
"Director Zhang, you're right, Evans, as the starting point guard for the Kings for four years, is really familiar with everything about the Kings. But there's still a problem here! Yoga said: "The Kings have changed almost the entire team this season, from players to coaches, there are few original people left. The habits of the players, the tactical details, are completely different from previous seasons. It stands to reason that Evans's 'familiar' advantage should no longer exist! ”
Yoga is right, don't talk about Evans, as far as the Kings have changed dramatically this season, even the Kings players themselves are not necessarily familiar with it.
Evans does know the King, yes, but with such a big change in the team, what is the point of Evans' "understanding"?
"Hehe, you just take it for granted." Director Zhang smiled: "No matter how many adjustments the Kings team makes, as long as my cousin is here, will the team's main style of play change?" ”
This sentence woke up the dreamer.
"Bang bang bang!"
On the field, Evans was dribbling and trying to break through, but Gu Yu's defense in front of him was like an iron wall, no matter how he shook it, Gu Yu did not show a flaw. This made Evans angry, only to feel that he was omnipotent a few minutes ago, but now he suddenly became a waste.
Not to mention breaking through, Evans wanted to pass the ball several times, but who knows, Gu Yu also has the ability of an unpredictable prophet, and three times in a row at the moment when Evans was about to pass the ball, he was in place at 0.1 second in advance, reached out to block, and almost broke the ball.
"Come on, come on, don't be cowardly, don't be cowardly, just vote if you have the chance!" What's even worse is that the trash talk in Gu Yu's mouth didn't stop for a moment: "This is an opportunity, you can make a move!" Oh a pity, you missed it...... Eh, this is another opportunity, vote for you! Assi Bar...... Why don't you vote again?? ”
I'm sick of it!
"Whew!"
Evans couldn't stand it anymore, so he took a step back and pulled it out, opening his hand to throw two points from a distance.
"Hey, hey, really voted......?"
Gu Yu in front of him, but the corners of his mouth raised, and once again, he judged Evans's thoughts.
"Smack!"
Caps!
"Attack!!"
As soon as he rode the dust, Gu Yu completed the block and landed, did not make any adjustments at all, and kicked hard with both feet, and the whole person rushed out like a rocket.
Slam dunk again!
Evans immediately judged Gu Yu's thoughts, and hurriedly turned around to chase after him, thinking that even if it was a foul, he would pull Gu Yu down, and he must not let Gu Yu ignite the enthusiasm of the Kings players with a violent dunk.
however
“…… Bang! ”
With an incredible sudden stop, Gu Yu seemed to be suddenly frozen in a violent storm, and the whole person was like a sculpture, standing sideways outside the three-point line.
…… your ass!
Evans cursed in his heart, but the damn inertia ignored his feelings, and just took him mercilessly into the distance......
Gu Yu, three-point shot.
"Huh"
Middle!
"Seven points in a row!" With the cheers of yoga, the king's bench also broke out instantly, and Gu Yu played a wave of 7-0 alone, and the difference was quickly narrowed to 5 points.
And all fans who are familiar with Gu Yu know that as long as Gu Yu scores, it must be in a string.
No exceptions.
Babbling and pressing the defense, Evans hurriedly stepped on the sideline, and Gu Yu raised his arms and roared to get the ball back.
On the offensive end, he crossed his ribs and broke through, made a very exaggerated feint under the basket with one hand, and then turned sideways to carry the basket, and the standard Sigma step bypassed Adams' defense to score a layup.
Forcing Evans into a corner, Evans had to step back and shoot an iron, Gu Yu turned around and picked up the rebound and made a long pass, assisting Vites' father to dunk in the frontcourt.
CUT OFF AN EVANS PASS, CROSSED THE THUNDER DEFENSE, BEASLEY RECEIVED THE BALL WITH A LANGUID EUROPEAN STEP AND YAWNED, AND DOVE'S SILKY FINGER-ROLL PICK-UP SCORED TWO MORE POINTS.
The score is overtaken.
"Bang, bang, bang"
When he dribbled the ball again, Evans really panicked.
"What, panic?" Gu Yu's demonic smile was right in front of him, and the words he spoke, sentence by sentence, all stabbed Evans in the heart: "I didn't expect me to come to play point guard, right?" Did you still think that while Thomas Jr. came up, you would continue to be there, use your familiarity and understanding of him, hit him with his back, score on top of his head, and continue to extend the lead? ”
Guess it all.
When these words reached the ears of Brooks on the sidelines, even the Thunder coach felt a chill rising from the depths of his heart.
"It's a pity that the abacus fell through." Gu Yu smiled and gave a fatal blow: "Don't think that I will fight for a few more minutes, just to suppress you. Think about it again, you and I will go off the court to rest for a while, the speed of Thomas Jr., against your backup point guard Lao Yu Fisher, what a bloody picture will the difference between legs and feet bring......? ”
Not on one level.
At this moment, both Evans and Brooks realized this.
Compared to Evans and Brooks, Gu Yu's strength, and Phil Jackson's mind.
It has already reached another level ......!