After the Hornets successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, gathering intelligence with the assistant coach became Wang Shuo's main job while waiting for the Hornets' opponent in the next round.

Although before the playoffs began, Wang Shuo and his assistants did not look curious......

But with Gasol and Randolph's excellent play, the Wizards still taught the young young guard team a lesson in the playoffs against the Cavaliers.

In the game, under Gasol's scheduling, Chandler has been unable to play his defensive advantage on the court.

And in the case of facing Randolph alone, Griffin can't play the 32-year-old veteran.

In Wang Shuo's previous life, Randolph has always been at a disadvantage in the face of Griffin in his career, and even he can often beat Griffin in the game to doubt his life.

In this series, in Wang Shuo's eyes, the only fly in the ointment of the Wizards is that the other players on their court can't provide more support to their interior twin towers.

This season, Arenas' form has been on the decline.

In addition, Margeti and other forward players are no longer as brave as they used to be, so after six games of fierce battles with the Cavaliers, the Wizards finally couldn't escape the fate of the game.

As the defending champion last season, the Knicks, who were forced to let go of several championship members last summer, shocked Miami fans in a cold sweat in the first round of this year's playoffs.

In the regular season, because the Knicks only finished sixth in the East, before the playoffs began, most experts were not optimistic that the Knicks could defend the title this year.

But with the playoffs officially underway......

People are quietly discovering that the Knicks, a classic car composed of Yao Ming, West, and Duncan, still has strong horsepower, just like a top-level supercar disguised as a classic car!

This series, after the first four games......

The Knicks, who fell behind 1-3 in the big score, won two consecutive games in the next G5 and G6, and successfully dragged their series with the Heat into a tiebreaker.

It's a pity that as one of the few head coaches in the league today who can be recognized by Wang Shuo......

Spoelstra, who managed to learn the lessons of the G5 and G6 losses, did not give the Knicks a chance in the final tie-break.

Spoelstra knows very well that despite G5 and G6, the Knicks have carved a bloody path for the Knicks with the hard chisels of Yao Ming, Duncan and West, and at the same time have carved out a lot of open shooting opportunities for Korver and Smith on the outside.

But after this round of the series went into the final tie-break......

The three veterans in the New York lineup, who are combined to be 104 years old, are destined to be sanctioned by time and time.

In the tiebreaker, Spoelstra first sent someone to keep an eye on Korver and Smith, and then took the lead in establishing a winning momentum for the Heat on the court by constantly speeding up.

This season, with the change of the game version and the decline of Yao Ming's own physical function, he is no longer the optimus prime under Wang Shuo who can be a pillar in the game.

And the 38-year-old Duncan doesn't care how well he is in shape......

His fitness is not enough to sustain him dominating both ends of the pitch in a match of such intensity.

In addition, under the influence of Wang Shuo, Spoelstra in this life also attaches far more importance to the three-point shot than the "garbage coach" who thinks about how not to be overridden by someone every day in the same period of history.

In the tiebreaker with the Knicks, the key to the Heat's final victory was their 16-of-33 shooting.

Because as the physical energy of the three old men in New York continues to be consumed in the game, the Knicks, who can only be forced to use more retreat defense to save energy for Yao Ming and Duncan, are bound to passively give a large number of three-point shooting opportunities to the faster-paced and younger Heat in the game.

After the game, when summing up this thrilling series, Barkley commented on the Knicks' exit with a regretful face: "This Knicks have three points in success and three points in defeat." ”

Barclays' comment is a perfect interpretation of the Knicks' series with the Heat this year.

Because if it weren't for Korver and Smith shooting accurately enough in the previous G5 and G6, the Knicks might not necessarily have a chance to tie seven with the Heat.

But in the final tie-break, the Heat, who were more accurate in three points, used the Knicks' previous winning weapon to win this series.

I have to say that fate sometimes likes to joke so much.

And after the Knicks and Wizards were out, on May 5, the Hornets, who had been sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, also waited for their next opponent:

- Philadelphia 76ers, led by Harden.

In the first round of the playoffs between the 76ers and the Pacers, the Pacers, who had a chance to drag the 76ers into a tiebreaker, fell short in the G6 battle.

3.6 seconds before the end of the G6 game, Paul George, who was ready to play overtime with the 76ers, never expected that James Harden, who was in charge of marking the defense, would actually hit a logo three-pointer for the 76ers in front of him at the last moment.

This ball, you say George has a problem with defense?

Truth be told, judging from the game footage, not only did George have no problems defending at the time, but he even interfered with Harden enough.

But Harden is in, and what can you do about this, George?

In an interview after the game, George said with a depressed face: "That's never a good shot option......

But James hit that ball, and I thought, maybe that's it! ”

According to the schedule, after the 76ers successfully advanced to the semifinals, the Hornets will usher in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals with the 76ers on May 8.

Before the game, Wang Shuo and his assistants agreed that it was destined to be an extremely hard series.

Because the team led by D'Antoni has always been unpredictable.

In the regular season, as the second most offensive firepower in the league to the Hornets, the 76ers averaged 39.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 37.4% from three-point range and 14.9 three-pointers per game.

Wang Shuo knows very well that under the premise that Harden and Holiday are the offensive initiators with the ball, and Iguodala helps to transfer the strategy, even this Hornets can't completely stop giving the 76ers a chance to shoot three-pointers in the game.

Moreover, this 76ers themselves have a lot of three-pointers that are recognized by the world as "Xia Ji Ba throwing".

Therefore, if the 76ers really let the three-pointers shoot in the game, then no matter how much stronger the Hornets are on paper than the 76ers, the 76ers also have the possibility of the following grams in the game.

"I want to test the referee's penalty scale in the opening stages to determine the intensity of our defense in the game, what do you think?" At the pre-game preparation meeting, looking at his assistants, Wang Shuo said.

Hearing this, Schneider was the first to raise his hand and responded: "It's a good idea, if the referee acquiesces that we can play more physical duels in the game, then the 76ers' outside shooting percentage will inevitably be affected by the intensity of defense." ”

On the side, Director Lu said after pondering for a while: "Can ...... Won't our own three-point shooting percentage be affected by defensive intensity? ”

Yes.

This season, as the most offensive firepower team in the league, the Hornets are the only team in the league to average more than 40 three-point attempts per game.

And in the regular season, the Hornets also had a team-wide shooting rate of 37.8%, and the team averaged 16.1 three-pointers per game.

It is the team with the most three-pointers in a single season in NBA history.

Therefore, in Lu's view, although the Hornets can limit the 76ers' three-point shooting percentage through the improvement of defensive intensity, the reverse is ......

The wasps themselves are bound to be affected to some extent.

However, after smiling, Wang Shuo said to Coach Lu: "Compared to three points, of course we are the first in the league."

But the biggest difference we have with the 76ers is that we don't just have three points. ”

After thinking in his head for a few seconds, Lu Gui realized.

Admittedly, in this series, the Hornets' initiative to increase their defensive intensity is likely to lead to instability in both teams' three-point attempts......

But in comparison, the 76ers will suffer more damage at that time.

Why?

Because as long as the 76ers can't shoot on the outside, then on the inside, Wang Shuo can arrange heavy troops to encircle and suppress Harden.

In the playoffs, the referees can't award any body hair whistle to Harden like they did in the regular season.

Therefore, as long as the 76ers' three-point shooting rate can be reduced, in Wang Shuo's view, even if the Hornets injure 1,000 enemies, they will have to lose 18......

It's also a great deal.

To put it simply, reducing the 76ers' three-point shooting percentage is equivalent to reducing their likelihood of being on the bottom line in this series!

Because after a year of training and running-in, this Hornets not only has Leonard, who has always been stable in the offensive battle, but also Paul and Jefferson can be assisted.

But what about the 76ers?

In Wang Shuo's view, in addition to the piecemeal work of David Lee and Holiday Holiday......

The only thing the 76ers can rely on in the offensive battle is Harden.

And it is also Harden, who is currently in the leveling stage.

On May 8, the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Hornets and the 76ers officially kicked off at the Spectrum Center.

It is worth mentioning that in this game, Jordan did not sit in his usual VIP box, but sat directly on the sidelines.

This is the advice that Wang Shuo gave to Jordan before the game.

Wang Shuo knows very well that in this world full of human feelings, if it is in his memory, he is about to be lost by himself at this time, Boss Qiao, it will be forgotten......

But in this life, since Danzi is the noble "cupping king" and at the same time he is the Bole of the god of coaching, then what to say, Danzi also has to contribute to the Hornets winning the championship in this year's playoffs!

"Michael, you know, James has been on a regular basis this season with some incredible free throws on the floor.

So......

You have to use your prestige to tell these NBA judges that there is a penalty for blowing the whistle in Charlotte. Before the game, I saw Wang Shuo say this to Jordan.

Hearing this, Jordan smiled and said, "With you, when have we ever suffered a loss in free throws?" ”

Wang Shuo: "......"

No!

What is the Hornets called, as long as I am there, it is impossible to lose on free throws?

Didn't the Hornets get those free throws on the court rely on their own aggression to fight back?

In this game, Wang Shuo suggested that Jordan sit on the sidelines, but it was not because he wanted to benefit from the penalty scale.

However, he hopes that the referees will not affect the course of this series too much.

In fact, if the president of the alliance is still Stern......

Then Wang Shuo didn't even need to worry about it.

But after the league officially entered the Mark era after this year's All-Star Weekend, Wang Shuo had to pay more attention to this.

Even though, when meeting with Mark before, Wang Shuo had a good impression of the new president of the alliance.

After all, as the head coach of a team, what Wang Shuo needs to do is to increase his own chances of winning through tactical arrangements and personnel rotation, and at the same time, take a step forward to reduce the opponent's chances of winning in a reasonable and compliant way, so as to achieve the goal of eliminating the other's strengths.

On the field, after the warm-up, the start of tonight's game between the two teams was officially revealed:

76ers: Thompson, David Lee, Iguodala, Harden, Holiday

Hornets: Jefferson, Garnett, Kawhi Leonard, Klay, Curry.

On this night, Paul was still arranged by Wang Shuo to play as a substitute.

In the center of the court, after the jump ball, the 76ers had the ball.

In the first attack of the opening game, Thompson received an assist from Harden and hit a cake under the basket.

2 to 0.

It's also absolutely amazing......

Although Wang Shuo's memory of Harden's organizational ability has been questioned all the time......

But in Wang Shuo's previous life, almost all the centers that he partnered with Harden will benefit because of Harden.

And Wang Shuo may not believe it when he says it......

In his original time and space, not long after he crossed over, Harden, who was traded to the Clippers, and even Zubac, who was considered by a certain player to be unable to provide him with space and only bring people to wrap him up, fed him "Los Angeles Chamberlain Jr."

In this life, Thompson, a top blue-collar worker, is about to be transferred.

Because of Harden's crazy shooting, Thompson's average points per game has risen to a career-high 13.8 points in the second half of the regular season.

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the free throws were too bad......

This CBA teammate who only grabs rebounds next to someone in Wang Shuo's memory may even play quasi-star interior data this season.

On the court, back and it was the Hornets' turn to attack.

Through Harden's eye assist, Klay smoothly cut to the basket and completed the "splash connection" with Curry.

In order to save energy on the court, Harden's defense has been a part of his criticism.

In Wang Shuo's eyes, if this 76ers can exchange David Lee for a 3D interior lineman, then this 76ers will undoubtedly complete the kill.

Because with four other teammates to help wipe his ass, Wang Shuo knows very well how scary Harden can be on the offensive end.

In Wang Shuo's view, because the style of play at his peak was not pleasant, the American media in the same period of history has always owed Harden a fair evaluation.

At the peak of his career, Harden's true shooting percentage has remained around 61%, and in the playoffs, he also has a true shooting percentage of nearly 58%.

In addition, as his passing skills become more and more profound, Harden's passing is also his magic weapon to mobilize the opponent's defense on the court.

Efficient and functional, it is definitely the most suitable adjective for Harden during this period.

On the court, after Klay responded to the 76ers, it was the 76ers' turn to attack.

This time when defending Harden, Klay took the initiative to test the referee's penalty scale.

In the high position, Klay, who put his hand on Harden's waist twice and was not whistled for a foul, saw this, and immediately used his strength to secretly give Harden a touch when Harden broke through.

As a result, Harden, who was "on fire", not only failed to get free throws, but even ......

He also gave the Hornets a chance to fight back.

As the best 3D in the NBA during this period, the biggest difference between Klay's defense and Leonard's defense is that he is far less talented than Leonard, and he is a player who is extremely good at putting pressure on the defense through the referee's penalty scale.

In the NBA, it's not just offense that needs to be read, defense also requires players to have a certain level of reading ability to do well.

On the court, after the Hornets hit a counterattack, the 76ers had the ball.

High post, when asking for the ball from Holiday , Harden was still complaining to the referee with his eyes.

It's a pity that no matter how much the bearded Harden looks like a bandit, tonight's referees don't dare to take too much care of Harden under the noses of the gods of basketball and coaching.

After all, offending Harden, the referees are glared at best.

offended Wang Shuo and Jordan......

You know, these two brothers have 10,000 ways to ruin their reputation.

In the NBA, off-court weighting can never be avoided.

And over the years, the NBA referees who don't know......

Compared with those players and coaches who are cheap and well-behaved on the field, Wang Shuo is simply the white moonlight in the minds of all referees.

Because as long as you can do it, don't blatant blow the whistle......

Then Wang Shuo will never complain about the referee's law enforcement afterwards.

On the court, Harden carried the ball into the interior with Klay.

As one of the best players in the NBA after dribbling this season, Harden, who observed Thompson's running position early in the morning during the break, tossed the ball under the basket and assisted Thompson to score his fourth personal point tonight.

On the sidelines, in Wang Shuo's eyes, this is the score that the Hornets must give to the 76ers.

Because of this game, Thompson is the player who the Hornets had to deliberately empty in order to hide Curry.

On the 76ers' side, although the 76ers' offense went smoothly after tonight's opening......

But looking at the formation of the Wasps, D'Antoni secretly screamed that it was not good.

Because no matter how much Thompson's individual offensive stats have increased this season under Harden's guidance......

None of that can change the fact that he is an average interior player with average offensive ability.

Of course, on both occasions, Thompson realized that he had to go along to help the 76ers open up.

But what if the 76ers attack next, and Thompson doesn't realize it?

As we all know, in basketball, the time left for players to make decisions on the court is often only a few tenths of a second.

The difference in offensive ability between Thompson and the rest of the league on the inside line determines ......

Once the 76ers' offense has to rely on Thompson to eat cake in the game, it often means that the offensive line of the rest of the 76ers on the court is tightly blocked by the opponent.

"Don't aim to defend the opponent, but take the initiative to let the opponent attack in a way that they are not good at......

That's what defense is all about, right? On the Wasp bench, Director Lu, who felt that he had realized again, turned his head and said to Wang Shuo.

Hearing this, after nodding, while patting Director Lu's shoulder, Wang Shuo smiled and said, "Tyron, it seems that you can indeed take over my class." ”