The Way of the Center

Why can no one except Phil Jackson copy the triangle offense? He is the most beautiful coach in the nBa league in the past 20 years, but the triangle offense he admired is one of the smallest genres. 『』Even Brian Shaw and Kurt Rambis, who are said to be well-versed in the triangle offensive, could not succeed in the footsteps of the Zen master. Even Turks Winter, the creator of the triangle offense, can't compare with Phil Jackson.

Therefore, many people also sneered at the triangle offense, thinking that such a tactic is just a mystery and has no practical significance. Among those who don't want to see the triangle offensive, the most famous one is undoubtedly the "Cardinal" Auerbach.

But the fact is in front of everyone. Whether it is the Chicago Bulls that were inexhaustible at the time, or the Los Angeles Lakers in the "ok combination" period, and even the team now controlled by Peter Pan, they are deeply in the triangle offensive belt. The benefits that come.

In the summer of 1995, when Zen Master explained the triangle offense to Rodman, who had just come to the Bulls, Rodman showed disdainful eyes as he listened.

"Isn't this just giving the ball to Jordan for singles?" Rodman questioned.

But after Phil Jackson heard these words, instead of being angry, he smiled slightly. "The problem that the triangle offense solves is to allow Jordan to play singles in one-on-one situations, rather than double-teaming."

This may be the problem, the triangle offense does not apply to all teams. Whether it is Jordan, Kobe or O'Neal, the efficiency of these three people in one-on-one singles may be higher than the efficiency of teamwork. Zen Master Jackson knows how to use grade scorers. His improved triangle offense must have a grade scorer as the main attack point to be effective. This may be one of the reasons why others cannot be as successful as him.

"Damien Wilkins was often praised for his excellent defensive ability in the past, but when facing Kobe Bryant, his defense was completely ineffective!" As Kobe turned over again and turned his back jumper On the hit, Mike Brin also picked up the microphone and exclaimed.

This cannot be blamed on Wilkins's poor defense. It can only be said that few people in the entire league can defend Kobe. Kobe's position in Jackson's tactics is now the same as that of Jordan and O'Neal.

However, with the Lakers playing very smoothly offensively, what all the fans in Los Angeles did not expect is that the Thunder have been clinging to the score!

Bynum was injured and Gasol had to top the fifth position. In this way, the person standing in position 4 becomes Lamar Odom.

This lineup may not seem to be a problem, but the key is that they have encountered the powerful Thunder team!

"Ann with the ball inside, Pau Gasol will not leave!"

Although Gasol will suffer a disadvantage compared with the power center, the weight of 118 kg and the height of 2.13 meters are enough to deal with An Jie.

An Jie has repeatedly taken the ball in the low post, but has not taken a shot so far. This time, An Jie didn't plan to smash directly with this European mobile castle.

The excited Westbrook gave Fischer a headache. Although Fischer's defensive consciousness was good, his body really couldn't keep up.

After a few picks and rolls, Westbrook cut into the penalty area from the weak side, An Jie immediately passed the ball, and then ran out of the three-second zone. Pau Gasol had to give up the basket and follow An Jue. He knew that the Chinese big man's shots were as threatening as his own.

In this way, the only person who can protect the Lakers' rim becomes the slightly thin Odom.

Joe Smith tried his best to block Odom's defense line, fearing that Westbrook would break through and Gasol would not dare to make up to the basket easily. Westbrook once again faced the nearly undefended basket, smashing and dunking with one hand.

"One more time! The wonderful cooperation of two first-year rookies from the Thunder!" This is the second time Westbrook dunks in front of his own "village elders", although Westbrook's fellow countrymen after each offense is over. Will use swear words to help him "cheer up", but Westbrook is still not weak.

1o to 1o, half of the first quarter has passed. The Lakers played very well under Kobe's leadership, but the Thunder responded strongly to Anjie's organization again and again.

Once again, Fisher drove the ball towards the Thunder halftime, and all the Lakers players except Gasol piled up on the outside. Kobe held the ball again just after halftime, and Wilkins focused his eyes. Even if he can't stop Kobe, he can't let this guy score easily!

Angel was nailed to the three-second zone by Gasol, Odom, Fischer crossed the three-point line on the weak side, and Lakers small forward Tvor Ariza kept between the bottom line. Air cut. Another Phil Jackson-style triangle offensive run!

It's not that Jeff Van Gundy doesn't know how powerful the triangle offense is, but Wilkins is already the best perimeter defender he can handle.

"Come on, come on." Seeing Kobe preparing to make a breakthrough, An Jie had a word in his heart.

Kobe flashed suddenly, borrowing a gap and trying to slip away from Wilkins. However, Wilkins, who is physically strong, did not let Black Mamba succeed. He ran on Kobe's breakthrough road hard, and forced Kobe to slow down his progress.

Seeing that Kobe couldn't get the space easily, he once again assumed a back-beating state. He wanted to repeat the old trick!

"Come on! Kobe still intends to use his fall-back jumper to end the offense!"

Shaking his shoulders, jumping, and leaning back, Kobe's movements are very smooth, and he is done in one go, just waiting to complete the most critical step of the shot!

But when Kobe was about to throw the ball out, under the already huge interference from Damien Wilkins, Kobe found that Wilkins actually stretched out a big long arm behind him!

"An made it up! He and Wilkins came to block Kobe's shot!"

Already leaning back, Kobe couldn't pass the ball and could only barely shoot with huge interference and severely obscured vision. Peter Pan has never been afraid to shoot such difficult balls, but if he dares to shoot, it doesn't mean he can make it.

"Hey!" Before An Jie could turn his head, he heard the sound of basketball hitting iron, and the defense was done! Now he can only pray that his teammates can get defensive rebounds.

Just when Gasol was about to take off and make up for the basket, Kevin Durant, the core of the Thunder team, suddenly shot out. He rushed to his feet, leaped high, and grabbed the basketball before Gasol.

"Angel made up the defense in time! Neither failed to miss Gasol, but also forced Kobe to miss the first shot, clever defense!"

Kobe was unwilling to run back to his own half-court chase, but under Westbrook's offensive, the Lakers let the Thunder switch offense. Westbrook once again made an easy layup and scored 6 on 3 of 3 shots. Minute.

Westbrook bounced on the way back to defense, which naturally caused another booing in the Staples Center.

Kobe held the ball again, but this time the Lakers’ offensive tactics did not come out. Kobe quickly fell into a double-team. Wilkins and Westbrook worked together to cover Kobe well and pass. The ball makes Kobe feel difficult.

Kobe couldn't see the outside line, but he saw Gasol raising his arm for the ball. He immediately passed the ball, and the Spaniard undoubtedly won Kobe's 100% trust.

"Look, Gasol and Anjie’s first duel!" Many Chinese fans in front of the TV became excited immediately. Gasol is undoubtedly a strong opponent who can test Anjie's strength.

Move your back! Gasol relied on his weight to sit in, but found that An Jie did not take a step back!

An Jie had already prepared, lowered his center of gravity, and supported Gasol's waist, so that he was able to withstand the impact. An Jie's strength is not weak, even O'Neal and Yao Ming have to do their best to fight him, and Paul Gasol, who is not good at strength, is even more unstoppable.

But like Anjie, Gasol's offensive methods are equally rich, and his touch is the same soft, even if he can't get close to the basket, Gasol is still full of threats.

An Jie did not dare to neglect, this guy is not Howard, any slackness may make this Spanish flag seize the flaw.

Suddenly, Gasol forced An Jie to turn around in the three-second zone. At the moment of the face frame, Gasol also took off, lightly released with a non-standard motion, and scored a goal.

Anjie didn't expect Gasol to make such a move, so he didn't interfere with the jump except for raising his hands. Gasol is able to complete the offense in various situations. This guy is only covered by a lot of light because of Kobe's side.

Responding to the ball, this is almost the theme of the Thunder's first quarter. Now Anjie has been beaten by Gasol, and everyone is looking forward to Anjie's response in the offense.

But An Jie is not the kind of person who is greedy for merit. The biggest feature of his playing is that he is very reasonable. He will never play singles on his own when his head is hot. Every decision of An Jie is based on tactics and rationality.

Although he was beaten by Gasol, Anjie was not eager to respond. He was still doing the work of organizing the offense. The fans in front of the TV were more anxious than him.

"Oh, the Chinese are too humble, so you should do it yourself at this time!"

"No domineering! One more!"

No matter how the fans complained, Anjie finally passed the ball. This time it was Durant who got the ball from beyond the three-point line.

Durant's own ability to dribble the offense is slightly inadequate, so he usually catches the ball more often in positional battles. This time was no exception, but under Ariza's interference, Durant's shots were a little distorted.

Gasol hadn't reacted yet, and Anjie opened his arms under the basket and completely controlled the entire penalty area. Regardless of whether the ball will be scored or not, An Jie's habit has followed him until now.

The basketball hit the neck of the basket and popped out! Anjie forcefully pressed Gasol and jumped up high, covering the basketball with both hands, and then fiercely changed the trajectory of the basketball, pushing it back to the basket.

"Oh my God! The Lakers suddenly uplifted a tower in the three-second zone! This supplement is a perfect display of An Jie's height! The height and the arm span are the same!"

Respond to the ball? I don’t know if An Jie’s unreasonable response will satisfy the fans~www.NovelMTL.com~ Gasol can’t believe that this thin guy can suddenly rise from the ground. Many people only see An Jie’s tall arms. Show, but ignores the excellent jumping ability under the same physical conditions. Gasol was only six centimeters shorter than Angel, but the gap between the two in the air was far more than that.

Until the end of the first quarter, the Lakers did not get even a one-point lead. Both teams played well, but when both teams switched to the second team, the game completely changed direction.

When all the players were off the court, the score on both sides was 23. When the two teams came from the bench to finish the first quarter, the score was only 25. From this we can see that the second team of the two teams is indeed unsatisfactory.

The strength of Westbrook and Anjie made the Lakers feel that this game is not as easy as they thought. What's more, there is one Durant who hasn't opened yet. In the subsequent games, the golden dignitaries are bound to usher in greater challenges. !

The blue and white lightning has drawn a hole in the sky over Los Angeles. They are ready to bring more trouble to the City of Angels in the next game! (To be continued.) 8