Chapter 16: Inexplicable
The Rockets coach called a timeout.
Bickerstaff was speechless and asked Brewer on the bench, "Why don't you keep an eye on Kobe?" Why do you want to run to keep an eye on that No. 10, he doesn't have any independent offensive ability! ”
Brewer spread his hands and said, "I don't know! I don't know what's wrong, I'm just stunned, I didn't want to wrap that guy, not at all! ”
Brewer was telling the truth, he really didn't think about it.
In fact, he was sucked up.
Because of the props worn by Wang Shuang.
Bickerstaff looked at Terry again, "What, are you stunned too?" ”
Just now Terry too.
Originally, he bypassed Wang Shuang, went around and around, but turned around Wang Shuang, and lost the people in the opposite position.
Terry drank water and said, "I don't know, I don't know, maybe I'm dizzy." ”
Bickerstaff shook his head.
As a rookie coach with insufficient qualifications, he lacks authority.
There wasn't much that could be done in the face of the players' low-level mistakes.
One can only hope that the old players can correct themselves.
As for that Wang Shuang......
Bickerstaff did some research before the game.
This player is really weird.
After watching the Lakers' first two games, several video editors all said that this No. 10 was the key to a comeback.
"His appearance was a turning point in the game."
"He's very influential in the game."
"The stats are mediocre, but the game is clear."
"It's very smart to play, and most people can't see it, but it's always had a positive impact on the team."
"Played very smart, very smart, and the choice was optimal several times......"
And so on, it should be said that it is very high.
But when he was in the rocket, he didn't show this ability at all.
Bickerstaff also thought about giving him a chance to give it a try.
But General Manager Morey vetoed it and didn't want him to play.
Morey's influence on the team's tactics is strong.
As a rookie coach, Bickerstaff didn't dare to be disobedient.
I just don't know that Morey saw Wang Shuang's performance like this,
Will you regret it.
The timeout ends and the game continues.
The Rockets stabilized on offense and handed it to Howard to eat alone in the low post.
Defending Howard is Hibbert.
"Hibbert, you tough!"
Hibbert heard Wang Shuang shouting from behind, and he was angry.
This kid is taunting me again!
So, Hibbert died on Howard.
Howard turned around and hooked his hand back.
Hibbert interferes with all his might!
Didn't go in!
Lowe took the rebound in the backcourt.
The Lakers' chance to fight back.
Lowe took the ball from the backcourt and broke all the way to the basket.
A change of direction passed Terry.
The basket is empty!
There was no one to defend again?
Lu Wei directly dunked with both hands!
Now Bickerstaff blew up.
What about people?
The whole TM revolves around Wang Shuang!
I don't know why, the Rockets have three players, all next to Wang Shuang.
Make a posture to encircle Wang Shuang.
The problem is that Wang Shuang has not won a ball since he came off the bench!
He hasn't taken a ball, what are you doing with him?
As a result, there is emptiness under the basket.
was easily broken by Lu Wei and dunked.
The Lakers chased eight points in a row.
At 52:49, only 3 points away.
Lowe grinned like a child.
It's been a long time since he's dunked in a game.
"What the hell are you doing! Basket defense, basket defense! ”
Bickerstaff finally couldn't hold back his roar on the sidelines.
Terry, Brewer and others also felt aggrieved.
I'm obviously thinking about going back to defense.
Why are you attracted to Wang Shuang?
It's weird.
Terry and Brewer are veterans.
A rookie coach like Bickerstaff, who hasn't played in the NBA, lacks prestige.
A wild roar not only failed to wake up the players.
On the contrary, it made the veteran quite unhappy.
The Rockets have been unstable this season.
Howard and Harden are at odds.
Tylawson was no longer in alcoholic condition.
Hair Bands member Josh Smith left the Clippers.
Last season, they were united, and the momentum of the Clippers to reach the Western Conference finals after falling behind 1:3 has long been gone.
The Lakers seized the opportunity, and Kobe Bryant broke through in a row under Wang Shuang's perfect blocking.
On the Rockets' side, only Harden can score.
Harden's ability to make fouls is strong.
Halfway through the second quarter, eight points were already scored at the free throw line.
The explosiveness of the free throw is truly amazing.
Relying on Harden's free throws, the Rockets always maintained a one-point lead.
Throughout the second quarter, Harden made 12 of 13 free throws and scored 12 points on free throws alone.
He scored 18 points in a single quarter.
Single-handedly helped the Rockets end the first half with a 70-66, four-point lead.
The Lakers never found a good way to deal with Harden.
And the Rockets, on the other hand, are also caught in a defensive circle.
At halftime, the Rockets locker room was filled with the sound of an altercation.
Howard: "You all keep an eye on your own people, don't always miss people, I can't make up for it every time." ”
Ariza: "Mainly focus on Kobe, I don't understand, why do you always defend that No. 10 in the backcourt, what is his name?" Spent time in our team. ”
Terry: "Wang Shuang, that Chinese kid, I don't know, I'll be honest, I've been playing for so many years, I've never had such a strange feeling, really. I only had this feeling when I was playing against Iverson against the 76ers, and I wanted to flank him all the time, trust me, don't believe Brewer. ”
Brewer: "That's right, I don't know what's wrong, maybe he did some kind of oriental magic?" ”
The manager couldn't stand it anymore.
Bickerstaff: "Don't talk nonsense, it's not some sorcery!" He's been with us, you've trained together, you know how many pounds he's had, what level he is. Don't focus on him defensively, I beg you, I beg you, okay? ”
Bickerstaff's dignity as a head coach is gone.
In the locker room, he begged the players not to stare at Wang Shuang.
In the entire first half, Wang Shuang only made one shot.
Hit a two-pointer under the basket.
Other than that, there is no offense.
But such a player,
The Rockets' defensive focus is all over him.
As a result, Bryant scored 15 points in the second quarter.
If it was the previous Kobe, 15 points in a single quarter would not count.
But this is Kobe Bryant of the 2016 season.
You can't score 15 points in a game.
15 in a single quarter, indicating that there is really a problem with defense.
Corresponding to this, in the Lakers locker room.
Kobe Bryant: "Everyone played well, but in the second half we still have to strengthen our defense, especially against Harden, I will try to get him done." ”
Kobe Bryant still thinks he can get Harden.
He doesn't have a B number for his defense.
Russell shook his head, "Harden has too many feints, and he is too good at cheating fouls, I don't even dare to make moves on him." ”
Russell was fouled three times in the first half, and he was going to be penalized for three quarters.
Scott: "Somebody else is going to help Russell defend, that... Randle, you have to help defend Harden more in the third quarter. ”
Randall rolled his eyes, and when he didn't hear it, let him help defend? He would.
Scott was angry.
This Randall is young and has a good temper.
Playing alone, defense is a colander.
At this time, Wang Shuang appeared in Scott's field of vision.
"Coach, let me start in the second half, I'll help you get Harden, how about it?"
Wang Shuang said with a smile.