Chapter 57 [Zen Master’s Expectations]

Author: Can play the harmonica

Chapter 57 [Zen Master’s Expectations]

In the middle of the second quarter, when the Lakers were in trouble, such a conversation took place on the Lakers coaching bench.

Brian Shaw asked Zen Master with some confusion, "Phil, you said you know how to crack the Suns' pick-and-roll tactics?"

"Of course." Zen Master said, "Don't forget, I led the Bulls to play against the Utah Jazz. The pick-and-roll power of Stockton and Postman Malone was much greater than that of Nash and Marion, but in the end,

we won."

Brian Shaw still looked puzzled. He was thinking, since you know how to break the pick-and-roll tactic, why didn't you use it in the playoffs last season and let the Suns make a comeback?

Deliberately sending warmth?

Zen Master seemed to see what he was thinking and smiled, "I know what you are thinking. Last season, it was not that I didn't want to break the Suns' pick-and-roll, but... we lacked an important person."

"who?"

"There are two ways to break the pick-and-roll tactic. The first is what the Suns did just now, rotating defense and using active defense changes to eliminate the opponent's advantage after the pick-and-roll, when the opponent is big against small or small against big. But this requires us

A team must have at least three or more players with mismatch defensive capabilities. Most teams do not have this condition at all. The Bulls did not have it, and our current Lakers also do not have it. So,

You can only use the second method."

"What is it?" Brian Shaw asked.

"The second method is that we need a strong defender at the first position. He must be able to limit the opponent's point guard to the maximum extent, limiting Stockton back then and Nash now." Jackson said slowly.

"Then why don't we just find a strong defensive player to face Nash?" Brian Shaw said.

"No, no, no," the Zen master shook his head. "Pay attention to my wording. I said 'restriction', not 'defense'. These are two completely different concepts. Do you understand what I mean?"

Brian Shaw shook his head, this was a bit profound for him.

"'Defense' means that you can prevent Nash from scoring less or not scoring. But 'restriction' means that you have to prevent him from connecting with his teammates and driving them forward."

Brian Shaw seemed to understand somewhat.

"For players like Stockton and Nash, how many points he scores does not mean much to the team, but whether he can drive his teammates, connect the team, and let them perform to their level is what matters to them.

It is the key to whether the team can win," said the Zen master.

Brian Shaw suddenly realized, "So, if we just find a defensive hero to face Nash, of course we can make him score less or even not score, but it doesn't mean much. If we want to defend the Suns' pick-and-roll, we must have someone who can

He is the one who restricts him from leading his teammates, right?"

"That's right."

"But... what kind of person can restrict him from driving his teammates?" Brian Shaw asked.

"The answer is... someone with the same style as him."

"Same style as him?"

"Yes, this person must also have top-notch passing vision and passing skills, and he must also be someone who can drive the whole team. Only in this way can he understand what Nash wants to do next, just like he understands himself.

So we can make predictions in advance and limit him."

Jackson said, "On the Bulls, we have Ron Harper. Although he cannot be said to have completely restricted Stockton, he did cause a lot of trouble to Stockton and made him uncomfortable.

As for our Lakers' No. 1 position last season, who do you think can do this? Are you counting on Smash Parker?"

Brian Shaw nodded, but then said, "But...who in our team can do it this season?"

Before the Zen master could speak, Brian Xiao was suddenly shocked, "You mean... Lu?!"

The Zen master smiled and said, "To be honest, Xiao, I'm not sure yet, but after these few rounds, I think we can let him give it a try. He may have these factors."

Brian Shaw was even more shocked. He never expected that Zen Master would give Lu Yusheng, a rookie, such expectations!

Back in the game!

The first half is coming to an end.

The Suns' final attack!

Nash advanced past half court, but Marion still stepped forward to pick and roll him!

This time, Luke Walton finally followed Lu Yusheng's suggestion and directly stepped forward to interfere with Nash, forcing Nash to dribble backwards to avoid it!

With this precious two seconds of delay, Lu Yusheng immediately moved forward, while Luke Walton immediately circled back to catch up with Marion who had already moved down!

Commentator Vince Kane immediately shouted, "Look! The Lakers have adjusted their defensive tactics and no longer double-team Nash!"

Isiah Thomas also saw the clue at a glance, "This is useless. After the early delay, the rookie will face Nash alone. It is impossible for him to restrict him."

Lu Yusheng directly faced Nash!

Nash was also a little surprised by the Lakers' sudden defensive change, but he was so experienced that of course he knew that the opponent was actively breaking the pick-and-roll, and this was not a problem for him at all!

Nash started dribbling directly to the left and took the initiative to find his teammates' cover!

Lagabel had a clear understanding, and when Nash passed by her, she deliberately moved her body backward to block Lu Yusheng's pursuit!

This is actually another form of pick-and-roll tactics.

The difference is that before, teammates took the initiative to pick and roll for Nash, but now, it is Nash who takes the initiative to find teammates.

Still blocking Lu Yusheng behind him!

At the critical moment, Lu Yusheng shouted at Vujacic, "Change defense! Change defense!"

Vujacic had a tacit understanding and instead of chasing Laga Bell, he went directly to defend Nash!

Lu Yusheng switched defense to Laga Bell!

Nash originally thought he could pass to Laga Bell after a pick-and-roll, but unexpectedly, Lu Yusheng directly switched defenses with Vujacic!

In this way, the tactic failed again!!

Because of the switching of defense at the first and second positions, the impact is actually not big, because the height, strength and weight difference between most point guards and shooting guards is not big. Lu Yusheng defends Laga Bell, and Vujacic defends Nash, there is no problem at all.

However, after the pick-and-roll just now, in that electric moment, it is not that easy to be able to make this analysis immediately and instruct teammates to switch defenses. Most point guards do not have this reaction.

The Suns' two tactics failed, and the attack time was limited. Nash had no choice but to dribble to beat Vujacic!

Vujacic's defense in 2006 was still passable, especially when it came to defending Nash's singles.

Nash did not move away from Vujacic and could only hit a jumper in a hurry.

The iron is struck!

Toot~~

Halftime is over!

Because of the previous deficit, Lakers fans did not react much to this defensive success.

But on the coaching bench, Brian Shaw's shock was indescribable!

Lu Yusheng, a rookie, took charge personally and successfully defended against two Suns pick-and-rolls!

And the method of cracking the Suns pick-and-roll is completely based on Zen Master’s analysis just now, it’s exactly the same!!

Brian Xiao looked at the sweating Lu Yusheng coming towards him in shock, and felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart!

He... is still just a rookie!

This is only his first game!!!

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