Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 337

Chapter 337

Win an away game!

This is what Paul Westphal asked the whole team before going to Los Angeles.

It is said that it is the request of the head coach, but this is a must for the Sonics.

If you lose two games in a row in Los Angeles, it means a huge disadvantage of 1:3.

In the current NBA history, only 6 teams have achieved such a feat before.

The small number has already proved the difficulty of this matter.

What's more, their opponent is the Lakers, the Lakers with the combination of Phil Jackson and OK.

Facing such a powerful defending champion, it is almost impossible to make a comeback.

So, for them, the best choice is not to fall into the Jedi.

During the three-day rest time, the Sonics hardly wasted, and all of them were soaked in the gymnasium.

Although they didn't train blindly, it's just that they didn't lack the preparations they should have.

From daily training, to targeted training, and the tactical arrangements for the Lakers, everything is being carried out meticulously.

Champion!Who doesn't long for it?

"King, come here!"

During training, Paul Westphal suddenly appeared and took Wang Hao away.

"Wang, the next match may be very difficult."

Hearing this, Wang Hao didn't find it strange. Facing the Lakers, any game is very difficult.

"Maybe you also noticed that in the last game, our shooting percentage dropped a lot in the second half.

Actually, that's normal, isn't it?No one can guarantee a consistently good shooting percentage.

In fact, in the last game, what I most wanted to see was O'Neal leaving the penalty area.

It's a pity that Phil is an old fox. He saw my intention and didn't do it. "

Paul Westphal said that he had no chance of success, and Wang Hao actually saw something.

"So? Paul, do we need to change tactics?"

"Of course not, Phil's betting, I'm betting, we're all betting on how our team feels.

I believe that we can throw the ball into the basket one after another like in the last game. "

"I also believe that no one can stop us."

Paul Westphal said with a smile: "Of course, we have such confidence, but sometimes we need to plan ahead."

"Paul, what do you mean?"

"I mean, I hope you can do more for the team when you have to.

On offense, I hope that when your teammates are not in good shape, you can take over the game as much as possible.

At the very least, we need to drag the game to the last moment, and I believe you will be able to resolve the battle then.

Then on defense, if necessary, I hope you can get inside and match up with Robert. "

"Robert Hawley?"

Hearing this, Wang Hao was really surprised. Robert Hawley was playing the 4th position.

You know, he is just a small shooting guard, and he is going to be asked to match up inside?

However, he understood that Paul Westphal was not joking, he was serious.

"Wang, your help defense is very good, but on the outside, you can't play your help defense ability at all.

If you can appear inside, not only can you help defend in a large area, but you can also effectively control O'Neal's singles. "

Paul Westphal explained as clearly as possible that he didn't need Wang Hao to change his position, it was just a temporary response.

Seeing that Wang Hao hesitated, he was also a little anxious.

If it is an ordinary player, it is already very good to be able to play, so there is no qualification to pick and choose.

But Wang Hao is different, he is the absolute core of the team.

Everyone has their own habits and favorite positions, and no one wants to be forced to change positions on the court.

Not to mention, from the outside to the inside, the degree of physical confrontation increases, but it is very likely to be injured.

"No problem, I will do my best!"

In the end, Wang Hao agreed to Paul Westphal. The main reason was that he wanted to win.

Winning is the most important thing.

As for whether he would be injured, in fact, he had seriously considered it before agreeing.

With injury immunity, he is not the kind of player with glass attributes, and he is not so easy to get injured.

More importantly, it is still a question of the opponent in the match.

Robert Hawley, Wang Hao does not think he is a qualified fourth position, he is not even considered an inside player.

Robert Hawley's more familiar position is actually the third position.

As for Wang Hao, who was born in the third position, it is actually commonplace for him to play against the third position player.

This is not what Wang Hao said casually.

Robert Hawley's height of 206 cm is just a little taller than Wang Hao.

His advantage in wingspan can completely make up for this gap, not to mention, he can run and jump better.

Although Robert Hawley is black, he is not good at athletic ability, he is a technical player.

Robert Hawley has two skills, but if you really want to say how good he is, it's a matter of opinion.

He can be a decent role player on a championship lineup, but never an indispensable one.

The impression that Robert Hawley gives people is more of three-pointers and lore.

However, his three-point shooting is actually not stable. He has only made more than 40% of his three-pointers in one season in his career.

His career three-point shooting percentage is only 34%, and to be honest, this is actually a very average statistic.

After all, Bryant also made 33 percent of his [-]-pointers.

Defending Robert Hawley is not a problem for Wang Hao at all, which is why he agreed.

Three days later, the Sonics moved to Los Angeles.

The reason why he refused to come too early was purely to avoid unnecessary trouble.

After all, some teams do everything they can to win.

Although the Lakers are not such a team, it's just that a little trouble can still be caused.

For example, in the middle of the night where the Sonics team was resting, people were arranged to make some noise.

Well, in fact, the Lakers were targeted like this when they were in Seattle.

It is said that the fans spontaneously. As for whether the team participated or not, it is difficult to say.

The Supersonics naturally failed to escape this catastrophe, but, in the face of such things, the team has long been familiar with it.

June 5, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

When I was in Seattle before, the NBA finals started, and people have already seen the appeal.

All kinds of celebrities in the political and business circles are willing to show up in this situation.

It's just that all of this pales in comparison to the Staples Center.

Today's Staples Center can be regarded as a real gathering of stars, all kinds of stars.

Let's put it this way, besides the players from the Lakers and the Sonics, there are also countless sports stars.

Why do TV stations like to broadcast Los Angeles games?

There is no need to start the game, just before the game, just scanning the camera from those stars is enough to attract attention.

Some celebrities are very reserved, and there are also those who are very wild.

For these, Wang Hao actually didn't pay much attention, his attention was all focused on the game.

"Di!"

The whistle of the referee sounded, and the cameras of the major TV stations were aimed at the competition field, and the competition officially began.

PJ Brown rarely jumped to the ball from O'Neal, and the Sonics attacked first.

Now that they have won, there is no need to change tactics.

It was still Wang Hao, he fell to the low post, attracted O'Neal's double-team, and then passed the ball.

Still Lewis, 45 degrees to the right mid-range.

This is actually an open opportunity, and Robert Hawley's defense is long overdue.

"Bang!"

However, even under such circumstances, Lewis's shot still came out of the frame.

Paul Westphal frowned slightly, slightly dissatisfied.

It's just that it's very common for open opportunities to get the ball in every time.

Just sometimes, the opponent's block is already in place, and there are still players who can force a goal.

In the offense of the Lakers, Wang Hao directly put the pressure on Fisher who was dribbling.

Although Paul Westphal arranged for Wang Hao to guard Robert Hawley, he didn't do it right from the start.

This is also a big and small trick and hole card, so there is no need to be so anxious to apply it.

Today's O'Neal did not shrink inside to ask for the ball from the beginning, but took the initiative to mention outside the three-point line.

Using a pick-and-roll, Kobe easily made a breakthrough.

Gary Payton hurriedly followed, but unfortunately, facing the bigger Kobe, he still couldn't stop him.

Gary Payton's advantage in defending Kobe is actually that he can keep up with the speed and will not let Kobe break through easily.

It's just that, under the physical confrontation, he still suffers a little bit, after all, his size is there.

And PJ Brown, in order to prevent O'Neal from receiving the ball during an air cut, he chose to follow O'Neal closely.

But in this way, there is a problem, that is, the emptiness inside the Sonics.

There is only one Lewis, who can't prevent Kobe at all, allowing him to easily score with throws and rebounds.

The Supersonic's offense is still supported by Wang Hao holding the ball in a low position.

PJ Brown is still very smart to play. He, as always, does pick-and-roll for his teammates.

O'Neill didn't think too much, and continued to double-team Wang Hao.

Unexpectedly, PJ Brown, who was walking halfway, suddenly turned around and walked to the basket in two steps.

At this time, Wang Hao had already taken the ball and threw it to the basket in the double-team that the Lakers were about to form.

"boom!"

A wonderful alley-oop, PJ Brown opened the scoring for the Sonics.

2:2

A small change, but the effect is very obvious.

Next, O'Neal must be careful of PJ Brown's sneak attack when double-teaming the Sonics' low-post players.

However, what is depressing is that the Supersonic's tactics were once again successful, but the ball still missed.

This time, it was Michael Reed who got his chance.

However, the Lakers' defense is also significantly more active, that is, communicate in advance and switch defenses in time.

After all, the supersonic tactic has more opportunities to appear in high positions. If you are prepared, you can still defend it.

This time, Fisher obviously reacted quickly. After squeezing past Lewis, he chased after him.

Michael Reid was interfered by Fisher's defense, and he failed to make the ball.

The two consecutive tactics failed to succeed, and it was still a big blow to the morale of the supersonic team.

Phil Jackson smiled smugly, everything was as he imagined.

Especially in defense, O'Neal squeezed the two away strongly and staged a one-on-two dunk.

"Gary, you go low!"

Paul Westphal didn't dare to delay, and quickly signaled to Gary Payton to make a small change in tactics.

As soon as they saw the change in tactics, everyone knew that the Supersonics would give the ball to Wang Hao.

The Lakers have thought about it, and in fact, they have made all the preparations.

Reagan Fox ran ahead of time, and when the basketball was handed over to Wang Hao, he hurriedly followed.

However, at this moment, Wang Hao, who was just about to make a shot, suddenly took the ball back, this is to break through.

This time, Reagan Fox tried his best to defend, and desperately retracted to the center, trying to keep up with Wang Hao.

However, just when he backed up suddenly, he found that Wang Hao's feet didn't move at all.

It's still a feint!

Reagan Fox wanted to go back and shoot while continuing to defend Wang Hao, but found that he couldn't go back!

The body is obviously still retreating, but the feet have to rush forward, and the final result will naturally not be too good.

Thanks to Reagan Fox's quick reaction and support with his arms, no one was sitting on the ground.

However, being knocked down by someone is already embarrassing enough.

It wasn't until this time that Wang Hao made a steady shot and made a steady three-pointer.

5:4

"My God, Wang Huang beat Reagan."

"Unbelievable, Wang is as flexible as a little man."

"The top five shots of the week are out."

……

The live DJ at the Staples Center is very reserved, but the commentary on the TV station is not polite.

"My God, Wang's move is too powerful."

"He has done such a move more than once."

"Can you imagine? He didn't even dribble once, and without any movement under his feet, Reagan was already lying on the ground."

……

Wang Hao didn't delay after scoring the goal, and went straight back to his own half, and he didn't mean to show off to Reagan Fox.

Is it stupid to be knocked down?To be honest, he didn't think so, he thought quite the opposite.

In addition to the accident of slipping under the foot, being knocked down just shows the attitude of the defensive player.

Maybe they are not strong enough, but they really tried their best to defend.

Seeing this scene, Phil Jackson frowned slightly, and at the same time, there was a trace of helplessness.

Facing stars of this level, it's really not a matter of tactical arrangement and execution.

The Lakers actually defended well, but they still failed to defend.

What the Sonics felt when they faced O'Neal was what Phil Jackson felt.

When facing other players, his gambling and his tactical arrangements are actually very reasonable.

However, when facing Wang Hao, it was different.

Phil Jackson also understands that it is not that simple to win the game easily today.

The game between the two sides was caught in a dogfight from the beginning.

O'Neal and Kobe's pick-and-roll are very effective. Both of them have super finishing ability. No matter who is given a chance, they can make the ball.

On the Supersonic side, Wang Hao is still playing a huge role. Every time he takes the ball, he can involve the team's defense.

The rest of the Supersonics are not really useless, and their efficiency is not as good as in the last game, but they can still score.

(End of this chapter)