Chapter 147: Defending Weak Positions

The Spurs' offensive push is much more difficult to defend than the average team because, as O'Neal said, this team is not a team where one person is organizing, but every player is involved, and everyone is creating chances through running and passing.

Tony. Parker again moved to the wing with Duncan's cover, and he didn't rush inside, but just ran two steps along the three-point line with the ball and passed it to Leonard, who was coming in from the bottom corner. The Frenchman stood on the spot after passing the ball and made a brief block for Leonard, who was not as strong and could only delay James slightly. Ennis's catch-up, that's enough.

Bosh changed the guard to Leonard, and after last season's Finals, the 'Dragons' were very wary of this young man who always had a wooden face. However, Leonard didn't dribble too much, he passed the basketball to Duncan, who was still in the high position, and continued to run empty-handed.

Bosh saw that it was Addison who was defending Duncan, and he made a decisive choice to trap 'Stone Buddha' and prevent his opponent from taking advantage of his height in the high post.

Unfortunately, Bosh's behavior was all observed and predicted by Duncan, who hoisted the basketball to Leonard, who suddenly turned from outside the three-point line and cut into the restricted area, when Bosh came over. Addison couldn't intercept the pass, and he hurriedly moved his feet to block the Spurs small forward who took over the basketball.

I wanted to try Leonard's defensive ability, but I didn't expect that the first confrontation between Addison and the opponent turned out to be him to defend Leonard...... The Chinese rookie gathered his mind and pressed his whole body to Leonard, who was facing him sideways. The two of them are now very close to the paint area, and whether or not to leave a buffer space at this distance is a meaning, anyway, for Leonard, who has good physical fitness, it is just a matter of one or two steps.

Cowie. Leonard has been in the league for four seasons now, and his offensive ability with the ball has been gradually developed since last season, as evidenced by his stunning performance in the Finals. After a summer of training, Leonard's ball-handling offense is now more improved than last season.

Originally, his body was suitable for attacking with the ball, strong and flexible, and his exaggerated arm span of 221 cm coupled with huge palms could easily control the basketball. Although Leonard's ball control has not yet reached the level of extraordinary delicacy and agility of Addison, his basic skills have been almost tempered, at least there will be no embarrassing mistakes when attacking with the dribble.

Leonard held the ball sideways against the Chinese point guard, and he dribbled the ball with his left hand and forced two steps into the box. Although Addison clings to his opponent and does not lose his position, he can't do more, because Leonard's strength is much stronger than him. Leonard can defend the presence of LBJ on the defensive end of the Finals, his strength is more than one level stronger than Addison, and his long arm span is sideways to get the ball, and it is difficult for Addison to get the ball with a knife.

Leonard, who entered the paint area with the Heat point guard, suddenly made a sharp stop, grabbed the basketball with both arms and swiped it across his chest, stuck Addison with his left arm, and raised the basketball with his right hand and threw it to the basket.

"!!Shh The reddish-brown ball swiped the net, and Leonard retreated expressionlessly to the cheers of the audience, leaving Addison to rub his chest that had just been stuck a little speechlessly.

"Look at this offense, Leonard is still improving, he's more proficient with the ball than he was last season!" Charles. Ross Barkley watched the replay on the big screen with appreciation, and Leonard is also a young player he likes very well, "and because of his physical gifts, this kid can do a lot of offensive things that the average player wouldn't think...... Just like the one-handed high toss after entering the paint area just now, you can't do this way of scoring without an absolute reach. ”

"Addison would have a hard time defending Leonard, even if he has good defensive ability and a good sense of tackling...... But Leonard's body dominates across the board, and Addison struggles to find a space where he can knife the ball. "Kenny. Smith analyzed the pros and cons of the two young men, "My opinion is that it is better not to have Addison to switch Leonard in the wrong position, which is not a good idea. ”

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Addison was pushing forward with the ball as he thought quickly in his head.

Through the first two or three rounds of offense and defense, he can see that the Spurs' defensive rotation is fast, but in fact, the defensive intensity is not as leaky as he imagined. The biggest drawback is that the two interior lines that don't move fast enough are the biggest drawbacks, which means that the best way for the opponent to deal with the pick-and-roll should be to help defend on the wings.

Leonard and Danny. Green is a player with strong defensive skills, but the Heat's three-point shooting ability is the most consistent in the starting outside line. Deng Ben's absence and lack of ability to pull will certainly allow the Spurs to step up their defensive efforts on the wings. Unless Wade and Ennis' air cuts can move faster than the opposing wings, everyone knows it's going to be extremely difficult......

In addition to blocking and dismantling tactics, the way to disrupt the opponent's defensive formation is Bosh's offensive firepower, and in the face of the slow interior configuration of the Holy City, the 'Dragon King' can get a chance. At the same time, Tony. Parker is also a point where the Heat can break through, and Addison can use his ability to try to kill Parker, after all, the Frenchman has always been an offensive player more than defensive.

Tony. Parker, this point must be opened! This is the Spurs' only defensive weakness on the outside! Even if he is able to cover up his flaws with overall defense, he will more or less expose his weakness!

Thinking of this, Addison's eyes suddenly sharpened after half the game. He raised his left hand and turned his index finger upwards in a gesture to signal his teammates to run more and make room for himself. Addison then slowly dribbled closer to Parker, and the two men were less than a position apart.

"Singles ......" TNT's battle-hardened veterans saw Addison's intentions at a glance, "It's a good idea, TP9's defense has never been great, and now his speed is not as amazing as it used to be." ”

The Chinese point guard's right hand slapped the basketball continuously, and the small pace that he had been lighting before slammed suddenly, and the basketball was lifted with his right hand, and then dribbled towards the left side of his body! But the basketball hit the floor and bounced back to his right hand under his crotch, and Addison took a step to his right!

Tony. Parker frowned, unable to judge the other party's true intentions, so he could only move sideways with Addison's breakthrough. But at the same moment as Parker moved, the Heat point guard slapped the basketball to the left side again with his right hand from the front of the body, and then changed direction to break through to the left! Parker's speed was indeed a lot slower than he was at his peak, and when he stepped back and turned around in surprise, Addison had already struck inside from his side!

But the Spurs' defense also came immediately, and Danny. Green swooped down from the left flank to get in front of Addison, his reach and height forming a tight barrier.

The momentum of the Chinese rookie's breakthrough did not stop, but the speed slowed down slightly, and after pulling the ball up with his left hand, he turned lightly, looking like he wanted to turn past his opponent by pulling the ball. Danny. Green stepped back slightly, ready to defend, but saw Addison's left hand shaking slightly when he turned his back to him halfway through......

Basketball fast from Danny. Green hit the ground sideways and bounced over! Green didn't even react accordingly, he didn't expect his opponent to pass the ball at this time!

It was Dwyan, who took over the basketball. Wade, 'The Flash' dribbled quickly down the flank into the box. At the same time, Chris. Bosh turned and ran to the top of his position, taking the hesitant Aron with him. Baines.

In the face of Duncan's defense, Wade sacrificed his 'lost step', but after the second step, he did not force the basket, but passed the ball to Whiteside, who cut into the box.

"Boom !!" The Heat center smashed the basketball into the basket with both hands, and he finally got his wish to let Tim. Duncan made his own backdrop wall.