Chapter 770 [Low Salary, High Ability, Best Center]

In the second game between the two sides, Paul started the game, and the other four players were Danny Green, Battier, Gay, and Griffin. Chandler came on the bench, and the Clippers directly adopted small-ball tactics.

The Rockets' two inside men didn't attack in the low post at all. Hawes just went out to cover and then Harden broke through. Griffin had no problem playing as a center.

When Harden enters the pick-and-roll and faces Griffin and Chandler, he can rely on his footsteps to break through the gap for a layup or get a foul when faced with double-teams. Now that Battier switches to the pick-and-roll, Harden's sudden breakthrough becomes even more difficult. Griffin can also retreat to block the penalty area and leave Greg Smith open.

The Clippers' tactics are very simple, also a pick-and-roll in the middle. Same tactics, different effects, the Rockets were brutally abused.

Hawes is a good match for Harden on the offensive end, because he is big enough to block people, passes the ball well, can shoot from mid- to long-range, and can be a transfer station for the offense. But on the defensive end, his pace is too slow, and he will be "eating dumplings" if he comes with a faster inside line. What's even more annoying is that he can't fight in confrontation, and he can't hold his position at all. Griffin will get a chance when he squeezes in, and he can't shoot. You can make a second tip-in every time you score.

If he were on another team, Hawes might be able to get help from his teammates, and there would be someone under the basket to help defend him. Unfortunately, his current teammates are a group of Uchiha, including himself...

In the second quarter, the forward tactics were used again. Parsons was in the center to provide support, and Korver attracted defense from one side. Chandler provided Curry with an off-ball screen, then cut through, and worked with Faried to grab offensive rebounds.

Another weakness of the Rockets is revealed. Insiders Patrick Patterson, Marcus Morris, Terrence Jones, Motiejunas and others are not good at protecting rebounds.

The Rockets can play a lot of inside players, and they can shoot and open up the space, keeping up with the current trend, but they don't have any blue-collar players, which is also a fatal weakness.

On the other hand, the two blue-collar players of the Clippers are recognized as rebounding masters in the league. Chandler averaged 3.4 offensive rebounds per game in the regular season and Faried averaged 3.3. As long as the Rockets big man defends the pick-and-roll and leaves the penalty area, the two of them have a high chance of grabbing offensive rebounds no matter which side they cut from.

The Rockets big man has been shrinking near the penalty area but he can't do it. Curry catches the ball and takes action. No matter how active Beverley is, it will take time to catch up if he is blocked by the screen. He is only 185cm tall and has the common weaknesses of short guards. Not good at blocking shots.

Yang Rui's deployment of troops targeted the Rockets' weaknesses very well. In just one half, the Clippers led by 29 points and defeated the Rockets again.

The second half is training time for the substitutes. Draymond Green plays the guest center position, and Parsons is at the 4th position. Both of them are pulled out to support the pass, creating space for breakthroughs from the outside. The offense with the ball is handed over to Barbosa and Gay. , only Korver's position is relatively fixed, making a stable three-pointer.

Even if they use all the substitutes, the Clippers are not afraid of the Rockets, not to mention there are three people who can start in other teams? The point difference continued to widen in the third quarter, reaching 35 points at the end.

The Clippers made three-pointers from the outside. Parsons, Korver, Barbosa, and Green jointly contributed 8 three-pointers.

The fringe man Green was the target of being left empty. Two three-pointers from the center were the biggest highlight. He didn't play much this season and was sent to the Development League. He worked hard every day on practicing three-pointers and passing passes in the middle.

Green is better than Yang Rui at the same time in his previous life. The core of his training content is clear, which is the style of play that is most suitable for him. He can also serve as a guest center. With similar height, he is stronger than Faried and can withstand most inside players.

Playing well, Yang Rui continued to play Green in the final quarter. He played 25 minutes and made 5 of 10 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, 2 of 3 free throws, and scored 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.

The Clippers' top scorer was Parsons, who scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Seven members of the Clippers team scored in double figures, winning 129-87.

In online news, some media used the word "unfortunate" to describe the Rockets. They were destined to be beaten when they met the Clippers in the first round.

After the game, several players who performed well went to the press conference, and countless reporters interviewed Parsons.

He is very popular due to his handsome appearance and football skills.

After being drafted by the Clippers in the second round in 2011, Parsons has become one of the most "low-paid, high-performance" players in the league. This game is the second year of his career, and many teams are already eyeing him. The Clippers signed Parsons to a four-year contract, with the last two years being team options.

While Parsons was humble in his interview, Green was much funnier.

A reporter asked about Green's five goals today. Green told the reporter seriously: "I am the best center in the league."

He remained expressionless for a few seconds and then smiled: "No, I'm just trying to play hard."

A 201CM player becomes the best center? It sounds very joyful. But this series is very likely to become a reality, and the short inside will make the Rockets even more uncomfortable.

In the away game against the Rockets, Yang Rui gave Draymond Green a lot of time to perform. In the second quarter, he paired him with Chandler and gave Faried a rest.

Farid's style of play is fierce and he is aggressive in fast breaks when fighting for rebounds. Yang Rui is worried that he will lose his ability in such a must-win series. It is not worth it if he gets injured. It is better to save his energy and wait for the next series to risk his life. .

After Green came on the scene, he was responsible for providing support in the middle. Parsons, Korver, and Curry were active on the side, and Chandler was responsible for covering. The cooperation was simple and smooth.

Without Farid, the team will focus on positional warfare. Facing the Rockets' offense, they can defend in a zone and become more solid defensively.

The Clippers easily won two more games, beating the Rockets by an average of 32 points per game and sweeping the promotion.

The Clippers had many highlights in the first round, including the three-pointers of Danny Green, Korver, and Curry, Griffin's inside dominance, and Parsons' comprehensiveness.

Parsons defeated veteran Caron Butler, averaging 15.5 points, 5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

If he were a star, his performance would only be considered average, but as Parsons was the 12th pick in the second round, his performance was astonishing. The media described Parsons as another star trained by Yang Rui, who is likely to be selected as an All-Star in the future.

The performance of the Rockets players was appalling, and they were collectively sleepwalking.

Core Harden only performed well in one game, averaging 26.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He looked like a star, but he shot only 39.1% from the field, 34.1% from the three-point range, and even the free throw percentage dropped to 80%.

Harden also has the highest average of 4.5 turnovers per game between the two teams. This performance is unconvincing. He still has a long way to go before becoming a superstar.

The media also criticized Rockets head coach McHale. As one of the top 50 superstars in the league, McHale has never had a good reputation. This is largely due to his failed operations when running the Timberwolves.

The Rockets are taking a risk by hiring McHale, who has been the general manager for fourteen years and the head coach for two years, as their coach. McHale is not good at judging people, and the hiring problem is even bigger, and he is even a bit amateurish. For example, he often arranges players on the court five up and five down. This kind of substitution method is usually only seen in the All-Star Game, and it can easily cause the overall state of the team to fluctuate.

McHale, who has only two years of coaching experience, is difficult to compare with Yang Rui in terms of tactical system and on-the-spot changes, even though he is much older than Yang Rui.

No wonder the American media disparaged him: "He was great as a player, but failed in other basketball-related jobs."

In the battle between the fourth and fifth teams in the Western Conference, the Mavericks and Warriors were both slow-paced positional teams with similar playing styles. The battle ended in a 2-2 tie, making them the closest teams in the first round.

The Clippers players are waiting for work and are in a good position without playing in the second round.