Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

"Ah, let's see, the Rockets have changed their formation!"

"They did not let Dayao go against Zuo Li, but chose to let the team's third position, Artest, who everyone is familiar with, to defend in a misplaced position. I have to say, this is a very bold decision."

In the CCTV live broadcast room, Yu Jia felt a little regretful. After all, he personally really wanted to see Zuo Li and Dayao talking directly. In this era when centers are becoming more and more withered and teams are increasingly leaning toward outside attacks, he wants to see something like this.

Confrontation is not easy.

But Zhang - "Nothing is reasonable" - guidance is obviously different today. He believes that this is very reasonable.

"The Rockets are exploiting their strengths and avoiding their weaknesses. Yao can't keep up. He can't keep up with Zuo Li. He couldn't keep up with Okur before playing against the Jazz, let alone Zuo Li, who is faster than Okur. He

The advantage of Zuo Li is to stand inside and protect the frame. The difference between Zuo Li and Okur is that although Zuo Li also shoots three-pointers, he doesn't take many shots and his shooting rate is average."

"So let Artest, a new force, resist, not necessarily to see him die, but to use him to consume Zuo Li, make Zuo Li uncomfortable, and then liberate Dayao."

"Adelman's tricks are awesome."

Director Zhang just gave Adelman a thumbs up.

Although Director Zhang is a big fan of Zuo Li, after all, the Rockets have always been his home team. In such a public occasion, he still hopes that the Rockets can win.

The camera was focused on Adelman at this moment. The former Green Army star smiled slightly, hiding his merit and fame.

Director Zhang actually guessed correctly that I would talk nonsense?

This is the Rockets' idea. Letting Dayao follow Zuo Li is undoubtedly an act of seeking death. Dayao will be defeated in less than half a game. If you don't believe it, look at Bogut, who is still on the injured list.

Adelman didn't want Dayao to join Zuo Li's collection of "knocking down the center", so he didn't want Dayao to defend him from the beginning.

But Scola can't do it either. Although Diamond is durable, in 2017, this man who was over 40 years old was still active on the court in 2017. His speed is not slow, but his strength is not good. The Argentinian is

With proper technical skills, let him fight Zuo Li hand-to-hand. It is estimated that this diamond will also head towards graphite.

After much deliberation, Artest is the most suitable. Artest is 201 centimeters tall and weighs 120 kilograms. In terms of strength, he has never been intimidated by anyone in the third position. Moreover, he has a tough style. To put it bluntly, he is bold and has a dark heart. He dares to do what he wants.

Movement, and the speed can keep up with Zuoli.

Adelman doesn't expect him to completely defend him. As long as he can continue to consume Zuo Li's physical energy, it's best to let Zuo Li get into anger and trouble.

Artest has followed the coach's instructions very well since he came on!

As soon as Zuo Li saw that Artest was coming to defend, he immediately handed the ball to Dragic, then looked for a pick-and-roll, preparing to go to the low post. It would be in vain to play big and small and not go to the low post.

But Artest directly knocked away Chandler who came to pick and roll, and followed Zuo Li tightly, just not letting Zuo Li easily go to the low post. Obviously this is also part of the Rockets' tactics.

Poor Chandler was a strong man and played fiercely, but he was knocked away by Artest.

Yes, it was just a collision, a shoulder-to-shoulder collision, but Chandler, a strong man, couldn't resist. This made Zuo Li fully understand Artest's power.

People in later generations will definitely have an impression of Artest's fierce playing style, but the scene that many people remember most must be the "famous" conflict at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Artest was pushed away by Ben with a slap, so many people remember Artest.

Everyone thinks Artest is just a show-off.

But you are wrong. Just because Ben is good doesn’t mean Artest is bad!

ESPN’s evaluation of him is: “He is highly motivated and possesses extremely outstanding strength, speed, stealing ability and first-class defensive skills. He enjoys freezing the leading scorer of the other team on the court. The only drawback is that his movements sometimes have

Harmful.”

Harmful…

Zuo Li finally learned the lesson.

But it's not deep enough.

Soon, Zuo Li, who was catching the ball on the wing, realized the strength of Artest's defense. He is indeed one of the few tough guys in this era who can be used to defend James, Anthony, and Pierce alone. His movements are not only fierce, but also fierce. Most people encounter him.

Absolutely timid.

If you add in his non-stop trash talk, most people will lose half of the battle before they even fight.

But Zuo Li doesn’t talk about ordinary people!

He was unmoved by such defense. He had seen it too much on the street, so he took the initiative to seek physical contact.

After dribbling the ball with his crotch, he took two steps inward, pulled his crotch back again, broke through to the penalty area in the opposite direction, and then turned around and started to play from behind.

Artest pushed with all his strength, but Artest found that Zuo Li's strength was more terrifying than he imagined. Those guys who were knocked away in the previous highlights were really not a show.

"Impossible!" Artest was furious for a moment, and then...

The referee's whistle blew and Artest committed a pushing foul!

Zuo Li's first attack was very effective.

"Tsk, Zuo Li cracked the ball very beautifully. Artest is very strong, but against Zuo Li, he still has his back, and he is a bit overwhelmed." Barkley said, he was not optimistic about the Rockets' defensive tactic from the beginning.

Sure enough, the sideline ball was passed directly to Zuo Li this time, and Zuo Li turned his back inside and did a bunny hop, giving the Knicks the first score.

2-0.

A good start.

However, the Rockets did not mess up their position. This was all expected, and this was just their first move.

Soon, the second ax was swung!

At about 2 and a half minutes, the Rockets made a substitution. McGrady, who had just scored 2 points, was replaced and Battier came on!

In this round, Zuo Li once again held the ball. This time he chose to rush through the pick-and-roll. Artest was blocked. Zuo Li seized the gap and went inside. However, at this time, Battier covered the defense, and Yao came up. Artest was blocked.

Taiju Queen!

What a three-hero battle with Lu Bu!

Zuo Li is already paralyzed. As for what, use these three people to defend against him!

As for!

This is the Rockets' second attack, a super double attack, using Artest and Battier to form the front gate, with Yao in the center, putting great pressure on Zuo Li!

Zuo Li failed to score in this attack, and Zuo Li missed another shot in the next round.

"Damn, the defensive pressure is too much." Zuo Li was a little helpless. He was okay with one attack now, but three would be a bit difficult.

In memory, Artest and Battier were members of the second and third teams of the best defensive team this season, plus Dayao, the best second team...

"It's a bit difficult." Zuo Li put his hands on his hips.

In this quarter, under such defense, Zuo Li only made 3 of 8 shots and scored 6 points. His shooting percentage was also the lowest in a single quarter of his career.

The Rockets took advantage of the situation and took a 26-17 lead. The Knicks only scored 17 points in a single quarter. The Rockets' two tricks were effective.

But that’s not all yet!

In the second quarter, Zuo Li came on directly without trimming. The Rockets used the inside partner of Hayes and Uncle Mu. Zuo Li seemed to see hope of chasing points, but as soon as Hayes came up, he chose to foul Zuo Li...

When the sideline ball came out, Uncle Mu found the right opportunity and got another one...

This familiar smell, this familiar posture...

"Cut left tactics!"

"Hiss~!"

Many fans gasped, the Rockets are so ruthless, even if they use them so early, they are ahead?!

Aren't you afraid of playing with fire and burning yourself?