Chapter 779 [Curry-Style Play, Not a Traditional Center]

Paul holds the ball and organizes outside the three-point line, waits for his teammates to pull away, and plays a pick-and-roll with Chandler in the middle.

The Nets used a mixed defense like the regular season. Deron defended Paul, and the other four defended in a zone. Yao Ming was on the bottom line, retreating to the penalty area at any time to flank players who broke through.

At this time, Griffin and Danny Green moved to the outside on the left, and Battier was at 70 degrees on the right. This defense is a test of outside rotation. In the two losses to the Clippers in the regular season, Yao Ming was too easy to be passed by defenders when he defended. The coaching staff could only arrange for Yao Ming to defend the penalty area.

In this finals, Paul's goal is to become FMVP, not just soy sauce like last year, so he changed his playing style.

Paul got rid of Deron, did not consider looking for teammates to pass the ball, walked to the right side of Yao Ming, and made a jump shot with one step.

Yao Ming stood in the corner of the penalty area, two steps away from Paul. He took a step forward and stretched out his hand to interfere slightly. Deron was a little slow in pursuit and failed to block the shot. Unfortunately, Paul did not have a good handle on the ball and the ball bounced out of the frame. Yao Ming Won the backcourt rebound.

The ball did not go in, and Yang Rui also applauded Paul a few times on the sidelines, because he played according to the tactics and did not hesitate to shoot when he had the opportunity to try to bring up the rhythm.

If Paul plays at his original pace and finds mismatches, it will be difficult for him to take advantage of Deron and produce luxurious statistics.

Without Curry, veteran Battier can't run. With only Green running from the outside, it's difficult to get open. Paul protects the ball and looks for opportunities to pass to his teammates. He just sticks to the ball, but it's not as simple as playing.

When the Nets attacked, the Clippers used a mixed defense. Paul mainly defended Butler, and the other four defended in a zone, with Green in the middle.

Deron is used to launching attacks in the middle, but Paul's defense against him is not very effective and he suffers from confrontation. Moreover, if Deron distributes the ball to the middle after the pick-and-roll, Yao Ming uses his height advantage to make a jumper, and Paul cannot block the shot.

Fortunately, the Nets are not accurate in every position. Butler's three-pointer is inaccurate and will not be shot unless it is open. Facing Paul, he has an obvious physical advantage, but generally does not receive passes from teammates and is the last offensive option on the court.

Deron and Yao Ming played a pick-and-roll in the middle. Griffin switched defenses in time to block in front of him. Paul let go of Butler to double-team. Deron passed the ball to Butler. The latter hesitated from outside the three-point line and did not shoot. Pass to Yao Ming in the middle.

When Butler first entered the league, he was a rough guy who lacked offensive skills. After two seasons of training, he is now a role player who can score. In the playoffs, he averaged 4 three-pointers per game and made 1.2 three-pointers. ball, hit rate 30%. He took more shots in the playoffs than in the regular season, and he has a big heart that dares to take shots, but unfortunately he has not yet perfected his accuracy.

Green defended Yao Ming closely in the middle. His height of 198cm can provide some interference. Yao Ming missed the shot after feinting. He hit high and passed to Joe Johnson who was running. He failed to get rid of Battier and took a step forward. Score the ball again.

With 24 seconds almost gone, Deron picked up the ball and singled out Griffin. His pull-up jumper missed and Chandler got the rebound.

In order to ensure the speed of returning to defense, Yao Ming will not rush for offensive rebounds and directly return to defense. The Nets coaching staff strives for stability in the first game. Unless Chandler is not under the basket and Yao Ming has a great advantage, they will attack in the low post. If Chandler is there, he will pick and roll, mainly catching and shooting.

In this way, the Clippers have little pressure to protect the backcourt rebounds, and it is difficult for Favors to grab the ball alone.

When the Clippers attacked, Paul first played a pick-and-roll in the middle. Yao Ming stood outside this time, preventing him from taking a direct shot. Paul passed the ball to Chandler.

Chandler stood still with the ball in the middle, and waited for Griffin to receive the ball on the left. Griffin took the ball to the middle, attracting Joe Johnson's defense, and Chandler ran to the right.

Paul stood on the right baseline and then ran back up the line. He relied on Chandler's off-ball screen to get rid of Deron. Griffin passed the ball in time and Paul caught the ball and shot a three-point jumper.

This time Deron was blocked solidly and Yao Ming was not able to prevent it. Paul easily shot the ball and scored. 3 to 0.

Barkley laughed on TNT: "Paul played Curry's way at the beginning today. It's very smart to play like this. Yao Ming hates guarding defenders the most."

Kenny Smith said: “One of the highlights of today;

It was a duel between Paul and Deron. Before the two faced off, Paul was at a disadvantage most of the time. Even if he joined the Clippers, it would be difficult for him to take advantage in terms of statistics. This finals is the best stage for him to prove himself. "

When the Nets are attacking, Deron wants to eat, sleep, and beat Paul, but he has no chance unless he goes to Butler to cover. But Paul is a guard who has been selected to the All-Defensive Team several times. If he deliberately hits him at that spot, it will not be like hitting him. Defenders on other teams have it so easy.

Deron and Yao Ming picked and rolled in the middle. This time Chandler did not change defense. Green bypassed Yao Ming to catch up, blocking Deron's breakthrough route from the inside.

Deron passed the ball to Yao Ming. Facing Chandler, who was much more athletic, Yao Ming was far away from the basket and couldn't take a shot, so he passed the ball to Butler on the baseline.

The latter caught the ball and relied on Paul to force a breakthrough and hit the basket. Griffin and Chandler retreated to block the penalty area.

Butler's line of sight to pass the ball to the other side was blocked and he couldn't pass it to Favors. He passed the ball to Yao Ming in the middle. Yao Ming received the ball and shot a three-pointer. Chandler had no time to interfere.

Yao Ming was well prepared for his first shot, and he was open. He hit it steadily and returned a three-pointer. 3 to 3.

In an era when small balls are prevalent and traditional centers are on the verge of extinction, a center of Yao Ming's height is no longer easy to mess with. He has never been eliminated due to his shooting ability and can play a great tactical role on the offensive end.

Yang Rui sighed in his heart, without being harmed by Van Gundy, Yao Ming was much stronger and would not spend the whole game looking for double teams in the low post and playing back. In his previous life, Yao Ming was recognized as a traditional center. In this life, he is the most untraditional big man three-point shooter in history.

The Clippers attacked, Paul brought the ball to the frontcourt, Chandler covered him from outside the three-point line, Deron actively pursued the defense, Paul passed the ball to the center, Chandler failed to make a successful air cut, and the free throw line scored again Ball to Griffin.

Many fans in China have Hedron's defense. In fact, his defense is at least average. It is not easy for the opponent's defender to hit him in the back or forcefully attack him. He just can't defend against speedy point guards, but his enthusiasm is good.

Paul is no longer fast. After the Hornets suffered a serious knee injury, he took fewer shots and was extremely efficient. Usually, they mainly focus on organizing defense. After returning from injury in the regular season this time, fans felt that Paul's speed had slowed down a lot, and he didn't have the sparkling feeling before.

Griffin dribbled the ball from the left to the center. In the same routine as before, Chandler went to the side to cover Paul and blocked Deron.

Paul ran back to catch the ball, stopped and feinted with the ball in both hands.

Yao Ming was two steps away to prevent a breakout, but Deron jumped to block the shot. However, it interfered and Paul could not take action immediately. He broke through with the ball and took a step towards Yao Ming. Shaking his shoulders to the right, he passed the ball to the center without looking at anyone, hitting the ground with both hands.

Griffin made an air cut to get the basketball, and faced Joe Johnson for a layup. Favors couldn't retreat in time, and Griffin overpowered his opponent and scored with the basketball.

5 to 3. Paul added an assist. It seemed easy to score. His breakthrough and attracting Yao Ming to position outside was the key.

The Nets attacked, Deron dribbled to the frontcourt, and was caught up by Green again in the pick-and-roll.

Yao Ming stood outside the three-point line and did not cut through, and Deron gained space for singles on the left. He faced the frame and made continuous crossovers. He changed direction and was blocked by Green in the middle. He leaned back and turned to the left to shoot a jumper.

His movements were smooth, his dribbling was dazzling, and he created space for his shot. However, his last shot missed the basket due to Green's interference. The rebound was grabbed by Chandler and held in his arms.

Paul dropped back to catch the ball and settled into position without any haste.