Guard With a Knife

When Herb Williams got the tactical board again, his hands couldn't help shaking.

He once served as the interim head coach of the Knicks in 2004, when Wilkins was fired by Isaiah Thomas. He directed 43 games, but the effect was very poor. Later, with the arrival of coach Larry Brown, he returned to the assistant team again, and has never been used in these years. As much as he thought he learned a lot about defense from coach Larry Brown, it was a pity that he didn't use it.

This time, he finally ushered in this opportunity.

He did not make drastic reforms to the established tactics, but emphasized the importance of defense, and he put Doug and Zach Randolph on the court at the same time. He follows Larry Brown's school-based playbook: All do the right thing. Zach Randolph, who is not good at actively assisting defense, is regarded by him as a anchor on the defensive end, and Doug has become a mobile bunker beside him.

In addition, two long men, Wilkins and Quentin Richardson, were arranged on the two flanks, using their athletic ability to drive the opponent to the bottom line.

Stationed at the top of the arc is Stephen Marbury, who is responsible for compressing Lagalondo's inward breakthrough direction and passing route.

As for the offensive end, Herb Williams emphasizes the high-low coordination of the two insiders Doug and Zach Randolph. At the same time, Marion's pick-and-roll effect, Quentin Richardson's three-pointer, And Jeffries' off-ball cut. Form an attacking net of fire that covers the half court.

However, he only drew the positions of the players, he did not draw the specific route.

He's not good at it.

Because of his two teachers, Wilkins is known for his rigid offense. He even created an offensive style of four people watching Vince Carter play singles during the Raptors period. And... Larry Brown puts so much emphasis on team writing that he doesn't even require the point guard to have the ball. However, this is one of the reasons why Marbury and Larry Brown fell out and there were so many conflicts within the team. Williams didn't want to repeat the same mistakes.

When the whistle sounded, the game continued.

Isaiah Thomas and D'Antoni sat on the bench blankly. They both watched the court coldly, thinking about how to quell the civil strife.

With all the players and coaches now leaning towards Snoopy, their only hope of a comeback is a disastrous defeat in this game.

Then, in one fell swoop, the contradiction was aimed at Herb Williams. Don't hold Snoopy and the players accountable, but get rid of the assistant coach holding the tactical board, and then slowly settle the old accounts after taking command!

However…….

After the start of the third quarter, the game did not present a one-sided situation for the Bostonians.

With Kevin Garnett out for the season, the Celtics' massive influence around the free throw line was wiped out. This brings excellent news to Zach Randolph and Doug's high-low coordination.

"Whoa, look at this ball. Stephon Marbury drives to the free throw line, completes the pick-and-roll with Snoopy, and gives the ball to Snoopy. Snoopy takes the ball and breaks through Leon Bowie's defense quickly, Go to the basket, face Perkins' help defense and hand over to Zach Randolph... Randolph dunks easily!"

"Oh my god! Randolph backed up Kentrick Perkins in the low post, couldn't find a way out, and passed the ball to Snoopy in the high post. Snoopy broke through again with the ball, and he passed the ball again To Randolph, Randolph turned over a jumper...in!"

"This time Snoopy pulls up to the low post, he gets a pass from Marbury in the low post, he feints it, and it goes to Randolph at the free throw line. Randolph jumps up and ... BOOM! Misses the ball. But that's okay, Perkins has been pulled out, Leon Bowie is no match for Duke, Duke takes the rebound, he turns and passes to Quentin Richardson, Quentin's three points...Go in!!!"

"Marbury completed the pick-and-roll with Snoopy in the high post, then passed the ball to Snoopy, and Snoopy made a jumper from outside the three-point line... Swoosh! The ball went in again!!!"

"..."

The New York announcer broadcasting the game was screaming for six minutes into the third quarter.

The Knicks also gradually swallowed up the original point difference during this period. In fact, if it weren't for... Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Lagalondo, the three outside players were too strong, and the point difference would have even been tied. up.

beep!

Doc Rivers requested a timeout.

At this time, the Knicks were only 4 points behind.

Boston had no idea that the Knicks would look like a completely new team after the second half.

"The lack of Kevin Garnett's defense left Boston irreparable. The Knicks have found Boston's weaknesses. Their post players are either too slow or too short. Zach Randolph and Snoopy The combination is perfect. One is good at offense, the other is good at support and defense. Their addition is definitely not what Perkins plus Glenn Davis or Leon Bowie can make up for."

TNT commentator Earl Johnson summed it up at the time of the pause: "The game finally has a little suspense."

"Snoopy's role has been fully demonstrated. You may say that he is not tall enough to play inside, and he doesn't have many offensive means to play outside. But tonight, both of his two points have become the Celtics' nemesis. He can both Rebounding off Leon Bowie or Glenn Davis, he can space the perimeter and hit threes. Of course, the most important thing is his work at the free throw line, he becomes the axis of the whole team ...with Kevin Garnett off the floor, there's no one in Boston who can stop him."

Charles Barkley praised the Duke severely.

However, Kenny Smith frowned. He put forward a different view: "The role of Stephen Marbury must not be underestimated. He is the starting point of all offenses. He is the one who tore apart the tough defense and double-teaming of Lagalondo and Paul Pierce time and time again. It is he who Let Snoopy and Zach Randolph be able to calmly deal with the Celtics inside. However, with his current physical fitness, I don’t think he can play the whole game. Once he is off, Snoopy must return to No. 1 position. And when Snoopy returns to the 1 position, the Knicks' inside advantage will quickly fade."

"The Knicks have to address the point guard line."

The questions Kenny Smith raises are exactly what worries the Knicks right now.

Duger looked at Stephen Marbury, who was panting heavily, and the intensity of the playoffs was far beyond that of the regular season.

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Fen Mabry has been in good shape, but after all, he wasted two years of his best years, and at the same time his physical function is no longer at its peak.

"You need to rest now."

Doug told Marbury.

Marbury pursed his lips, he was tenacious.

"Now is not the time to show off, we still need you to stand up in the fourth quarter." Doug patted Marbury on the shoulder, and then suggested to Herb Williams next to him: "I think Darko can be replaced, he also has The ability to support and assist in defense."

Herb Williams nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, you are right."

He hastened to execute.

He still looks like an assistant coach.

D'Antoni and Isaiah Thomas, who sat on the sidelines and watched coldly, all showed disdain. They thought that Herb Williams was simply embarrassing the head coach. The head coach can have a good relationship with the core players, but he must not become a vassal. What is the difference between Herb Williams and Mike Brown of the Cavaliers?

Duger didn't care about Herb Williams' attitude towards him. What he was thinking about now was how to get the game done.

beep!

The whistle sounded and the game continued.

The Boston Celtics actually replaced Kentrick Perkins, Doc Rivers replaced a running lineup, and their insiders became Glenn Davis and Leon Bowie.

Sure enough, when Pierce completed the serve in the frontcourt, Lagalondo immediately increased his speed.

He quickly arrived in the frontcourt, immediately completed the pick-and-roll with Pierce, and then assisted Ray Allen who slipped to the bottom line.

Three points hit!

When the Celtics suddenly improved their fast offensive and defensive rhythm.

The tnt commentators couldn't believe their eyes: the Bostonians, who are known for their positional offense, actually started running and bombing. How far have they been forced.

On the other hand, the Knicks played very solidly here. Dug arrived in the frontcourt with the ball and quickly handed the basketball to Randolph, who was playing back singles inside.

Randolph easily completed the strong take on Glenn Davis.

As soon as the basketball entered the basket, the Celtics had already launched a counterattack.

Lagalondo held the ball vigorously, and quickly used the V-shaped pick-and-roll to assist Leon Bowie to complete the kill in the paint. He made a tough foul by Milicic and scored 2+1.

"This is ridiculous. The Celtics are obviously the best team in the East to step on the brakes, but now they have lost the brake pads and they are playing run and gun!" Earl Johnson screamed in disbelief.

"I suspect they got the wrong script." Charles Barkley complained: "The Celtics play run and gun, and the Knicks play offensive. If it was before the game, someone would definitely say that this is nonsense. But now, just It happened!"

"Didn't you find another thing? The famous running and bombing master Mr. McD'Antoni has been sitting at the end of the bench. On his left is another invisible Knicks coach Isaiah Thomas. On his right is His brother is also the Knicks assistant coach Dan DeAnthony. It seems that they have been emptied, and now the number one assistant coach Herb Williams is standing on the sidelines and directing the players to run." Kenny Smith reminded.

After this question was uttered by Kenny Smith, TNT's camera immediately pointed at the Knicks' bench, which was indeed unspeakably weird.

The game is still going on.

The Celtics' fast offensive is very fierce, and their three outside lines are all showing off.

Rondo has improved his efficiency after speeding up. He even created an illusion that every time he advances to the frontcourt or accelerates, he can bring a score.

And Ray Allen once again ignited his killer soul, and he shot like the wind outside the three-point line.

Paul Pierce looked at the children playing lovingly like an old swordsman, but when the team failed to start, he would always appear like a shark smelling blood, using a high-level game that convinced the Knicks. Difficulty projections hold their ground.

The third quarter is over soon.

"Boston is really good at running and gunning, but now the score is ... 71:73. They are only leading by 2 points. They can't stop Zach Randolph from getting what he wants in the penalty area. If this continues, the Celtics have I'm sweating for myself."

Earl Johnson said during a timeout.

"No. The cunning Bostonians have seized the opportunity." Kenny Smith put forward a different view: "Look at the current Knicks bench, who is the one who sweats the most?"

"Zach Randolph?" Earl Johnson said uncertainly.

"There is also Stephen Marbury before." Kenny Smith said: "Removing these two bombs, the Knicks can no longer play high and low positions. If there is no accident, the Celtics will follow with iron blood The defense dominated the fourth quarter."

When Kenny Smith said this, the audience in front of the TV understood why the Celtics suddenly ran away.

At the same time, he couldn't help but sweat secretly for the Knicks.

But at this time, Charles Barkley muttered: "You can see Doc Rivers' tricks, there is no reason why Snoopy can't see it? He is a super genius in the business school."

This sentence made Kenny Smith give him a hard look. He thought that Barkley was underestimating his IQ: "You think Snoopy is smarter than me?"

Buckley shrugged: "Don't you think the moon is bigger than the sun?"

"Is not it?"

The habitual bickering between the two made the audience in front of the TV laugh out loud.

At this time, Doug stood up from the bench, and he came to Eddie Curry: "Secret weapon, it's your turn to play."

Eddie Curry looked excited, and he quickly tore off his coat.

Although still fat, Bidug has lost a lot of weight when he first arrived.

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