Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

There was a center duel between the two sides at the beginning, which was a bit tit-for-tat, but in fact the game was not played like this, and it was impossible to give the two people enough time to confront each other. However, Li Shengli and O'Neal began to integrate into their own battles after each scored once. in the system.

However, the reason why this game was so exciting was not only the duel between Li Shengli and O'Neal, but also because the styles of the Magic and the Mavericks are very similar. They both use super centers to go deep, either to explode the offense or attract the defense. Divide the ball, and the most important thing now is to see who is more intimidating.

Therefore, integrating into the system is integrating into the system. Unless it is a quick peripheral shot, most of the battles will still start from the center position. What is more embarrassing is...the established tactics of both sides have failed.

Li Shengli was unable to go deep, because O'Neal did not go forward to defend and stayed on the first line of the penalty area; the same was true for O'Neal, and Li Shengli did not choose to go forward. After all, both sides were familiar with this style of play, and the resulting situation was two-sided. People are always intertwined and inseparable.

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The game continues.

Different from the back-and-forth in the opening scene, the defense in the penalty area is the most important test of physical fitness. Li Shengli and O'Neal refused to give in, and no one could find the perfect shot opportunity. And with this kind of defensive intensity...the two of them actually entered the rhythm of the iron at the same time. middle.

"Holy shit, you can't score this goal?" Li Shengli shouted, but O'Neal's defense was very good and he didn't score.

"Ah... don't stop me, score this ball for me!" Looking back, O'Neal also shouted, and he also hit the mid-range shot from outside the penalty area.

One shot by one person is not enough to make both sides give up the established defense-breaking tactics of the center line. If one shot is not enough, they can make more shots. Halfway through the first quarter... Li Shengli's face turned dark, and he made 4 shots in total. , except for the opening goal, he shot 1 of 4; O'Neal's side was even darker, because he shot 1 of 5.

Why is it like this?

It was agreed that the centers would attack each other, but why didn't they score points and defend completely?

Even if there are no blocks or steals data, everyone at the scene can see it... Li Shengli and O'Neal's defensive suppression of each other is too damned, otherwise it would be impossible to score 1 for 4 or 1 for 5, and it is obviously better. The inferior magic couldn't hold it any longer and immediately called a timeout.

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"Shaq, don't always think about going it alone with Lee. If you lose this game, you can't prove anything." Magic head coach Brian Hill said to O'Neal. Unlike the ordinary regular season, the Christmas game can be said to be a special one. The most special game, not only O'Neal, but the Magic are also eager to win this game.

Hill drew a circle on the tactical board: "Listen, the focus of the offense below has to be pushed outwards. Shaq, you just need to stabilize the front and back rebounds for me. Hardaway, you have to play the main offense. Anderson, you have to cooperate with him." The Mavericks' defensive position is staggered, and it's best to have Curry in front of him, understand?"

"Hardaway, look at it. As long as there is a mismatch, take a bold shot. But if Crotty catches up with you, you look for an opportunity to give the ball to Grant. This is our second offensive point!"

"Grant, don't be distracted. Listen, you have to start running. I don't need to say more about the offensive end. The Mavericks' fourth position cannot withstand confrontation. When Hardaway gives you the ball, it proves the opponent's defensive strength outside. I can't interfere with you anymore. It's best to run out of space. It's okay to confront him directly. Go and beat that Garnett!"

"In addition... our defensive end, Shaq, you always have to keep an eye on Lee. You are the only one. I can't ask Grant to help you. Grant... Garnett's shot is outside the range, you must follow Keep him close, just stay with him, you don't need to do much to help defend, their biggest firepower on the outside is Curry, he has no breakthrough."

"So, Hardaway, Anderson, you should understand what I mean, put all the pressure on Curry, and let Kidd and Crotty attack...as much as possible!"

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It was only the first quarter, and the Magic were facing a formidable enemy, and the same was true for the Mavericks. Head coach Gordon frowned.

"Li, are you stressed?"

"I'm fine, coach, please tell me first!"

"Okay!" Gordon was also unambiguous, but the Mavericks and the Magic are a little different. With the backcourt combination of Kidd, Curry, and Crotty, only Curry has the firepower in offense, but the defense and organization are better than the Magic. , and the Magic want to hit Hardaway as the outer ring point, and the Mavericks want to hit Garnett as the middle ring point.

"Li, thank you for your hard work. Let's move to the second offensive point for now. We need your rebounding and penalty area defense! Kevin, I don't want to put too much pressure on you, but your offensive performance in this game is indeed ours." The key, and Grant...Li will try his best to help you deal with it, now it's your turn to stand up."

"Kidd, you have to be more decisive in your passing, and don't point the ball in the direction of Lee. You only have two choices, Curry and Kevin."

"Curry, take the ball immediately after Kidd gives it to you. Don't hold the ball too much if you don't have a chance to take the shot. Let the ball move! Crotty, all you have to do is defend!"

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During the timeout, both sides invariably blocked the center's shot. This was very helpless because Li Shengli and O'Neal were playing too fiercely and were completely using defense to blast each other. In this case, the first point of attack must be moved. , who can take the lead depends on the execution and feel.

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Magic offense.

Li Shengli blocked the entrance to O'Neal's penalty area, while Hardaway held the ball and used his teammates' pick-and-roll to find an opportunity. However, Crotty flew to interfere, and the first shot after the timeout was struck.

Hardaway handed the Magic's second ball to Grant, but the problem was... when Grant decided to take the shot, Li Shengli could let go of O'Neal and help Garnett fuck Grant.

Unless Grant also goes outside to shoot, he will be greatly interfered with. Grant, unlike Garnett, is unstable in the mid-range.

Leaving aside O'Neal, Hardaway at the second offensive point is always troubled by Crotty's misalignment. Grant at the third offensive point is afraid of Li Shengli's shots in the penalty area and unstable outside the penalty area. The Magic's efficiency in the first quarter is extremely low. , Hardaway + Grant only made 3 of 7 shots as the main attackers.

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The Magic's efficiency is low, and the Mavericks' offense during the opponent's rounds is not very high.

Leaving aside Li Shengli, the second offensive point is Garnett, but Grant's defense is personal confrontation, and the third offensive point is Curry, but Anderson, who is facing him, also showed an excellent defense that is different from usual. Together, the two His shots only hit 50% of the time.