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In fact, whether it is the tactical system of last season or the Princeton tactics that have just been determined this season, the offensive model of the Trail Blazers is all about the inside line.

To put it simply, it is relying on the offensive threat of the inside to attract the opponent to double-team, and then let the outside players get a chance. The difference is that last season's tactics required a lot of low-post singles support from Wang Zelin, while Princeton needed him to expand his attack range and not be limited to the low post.

In history, only the Kings team at the beginning of the century has really brought the Princeton tactics to their peak, so the subsequent teams were inevitably influenced by the kings when they learned the Princeton tactics.

However, even a tactician like Simavic never thought of completely replicating King Princeton. Not just because the Spurs don't have Chris Webber, it's hard to use this tactic to the level of the Kings, but more importantly, they have Tim Duncan, and they need a Princeton with Spurs characteristics, not a complete Reprint King.

In the same way, as the season progresses, the Blazers, both players and coaching staff, have learned and understood Princeton more and more deeply, and they have gradually formed their own characteristics, rather than pure imitation.

After all, those who learn from me live, and those who resemble me die.

The Princeton of the Blazers is not as reliant on stars as last season, but it has not reached the level of everyone in the king's era.

In fact, it is a matter of efficiency. The real Princeton system is more suitable for teams without superstars and at the same time requiring higher individual abilities of players.

Because there are superstar teams. Often one or two people can rely on simple and efficient singles to solve all field problems fairly crudely. For example, the OK combination of the Lakers, a contemporary of King Princeton, is the representative of the star's style of play.

Also, all superstars have their own pride and quirks, and they are reluctant to give up the ball or keep inside players referring to the top of the arc or high post as a tactical starting point.

So, the Blazers can take Princeton. The tactical thinking is integrated into their own team's offensive system, and they go their own way. First, they have two outstanding insiders, Wang Zelin and Aldridge.

Wang Zelin is good in coping, shooting, and low-post singles, but he can take on the work that Peak Webber is responsible for in the King; Aldridge is different. His offensive firepower far exceeds Vladivac, but he has a sense of coping and field insight. And passing ability is not as good as the latter.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need for Terry Stotts to let the team choose between long and short. Since the Blazers do not have the two inside support points like the King, then he will focus on Wang Zelin as one point.

What Aldridge should have done before, remains the same now. Anyway, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Blazers have talented offensive firepower inside. The only thing Terry Stotts needs to do is to fully display this advantage of the team.

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At the beginning of the game, Wang Zelin had his eye on Nowitzki. On the defensive end, he took the initiative to switch with Aldridge. On the offensive end, he kept thinking about the dislocation attack.

But in this section, the old driver feels very good, how can he shoot, even though Wang Zelin's defense is already in place, he is still 3 of 4 shots by the opponent, including a difficult long two-point golden rooster independent, which is 2+ 1!

The old driver scored 7 points in a single quarter with a 75% hit rate.

At the same time as Wang Zelin was annoyed, he became more determined to practice hard mid-range shots through hard training (or through hanging up).

You don't see many players who rely on their bodies to make a living. They played super-giant performances in the league at their peak, but when they reach their twilight years, they can only move around in many teams, living up to their former glory.

And like a small number of superstars who chose to transition from physical to technical early, when they reached the twilight of their careers, they were still prosperous in the league.

Whether it is the previous "big ball" era or the future "small ball" era, it turns out that the CIC is still the most murderous weapon in the league.

The mid-range shot is not only a standard conventional weapon necessary for super giants, but also the only weapon that can still defend their dignity in front of talented young players when they are in the later years of their careers and their physical functions have seriously declined.

For example, now Dirk Nowitzki!

Until the end of the first half, the Portland Trail Blazers, who were considered a significantly stronger one, didn't lead the opposing Dallas Mavericks by much, 51:50, only one point ahead.

The reason is very simple. The first half became Nuo Tianwang's performance time, because during this time, Nuo Tianwang played 20 minutes, made 8 of 11 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 19 points with great efficiency. 3 rebounds and 1 assist.

Among the 11 shots, except for a cut without the ball and a layup and a layup, the other 9 shots, Nuo Tianwang's footsteps have never stepped into the paint area.

The closer you are to the basket, the higher your hit rate is, it is a saying in the basketball world.

But today, Nowitzki has used one unsolved mid-range ultimate move after another to help the Mavericks bite the score.

While Wang Zelin was puzzled, he felt more admiration, as did the home fans in the stands of the Rose Garden Arena.

At the end of halftime, when the two teams entered the rest period, a large number of fans gave warm applause on the way back to the locker room from the player tunnel.

At this moment, everyone seemed to have forgotten the contradictions and unhappiness before the game. What they saw was a veteran who relied on his unyielding fighting spirit, and fought hard for half time with the obviously younger and more powerful Trailblazers, but still did not lose.

This is the last blood of a veteran. Perhaps the owner's own problems should not rise to the players...

Nowitzki and Connaught King, once again with their superb medium-casting skills and pure desire to win, convinced an away arena.

Basketball is supposed to be pure.

...

Home locker room.

When Terry Stotts saw Wang Zelin returning to the locker room until now, he never said a word, thinking that this proud young man was bruised by Nowitzki's mid-range shot.

How can this work?

He hurriedly stepped forward and comforted: "Wang, don't think too much, Dirk's first-hand golden rooster has killed many games for more than ten years, and he has also beaten countless excellent defenders. In fact, you don't need to blame yourself at all, you It's done well."

Wang Zelin looked up in confusion: What the hell? Why am I blaming myself!

However, when he saw the concern on his coach's face, he immediately understood: "Coach, in your heart, am I the one who easily admits defeat?"

Then, without waiting for Tristos to answer, he continued: "I will continue to defend Dirk in the second half! Don't worry, coach, I'm not that vulnerable. If you want to beat me, 19 points are not enough!"

Feeling the firmness and confidence in Wang Zelin's words, Terry Stotts was stunned at first, then smiled: "That's good!"

It seems that he thinks too much, this kid is not as simple as he imagined, he is tenacious!

In fact, Wang Zelin's performance in tonight's game was also very good. In the first half, he made 7 of 9 shots and 3 of 5 free throws. He not only scored 17 points, but also had a higher hit rate than Nowitzki.

It's just that the German tank, at the age of 35, scored 19 points in the first half in the first half of the young and energetic pioneer No. 36, which made the outside world even more moved.

As a result, it created a situation that seemed to be thriving in the first half. In fact, the two heroes are **** for tat.

This point, the Mavericks are also very clear.

Away locker room.

The Mavericks looked at No. 41 with admiration in their eyes. This 35-year-old "old guy" once again conquered all his teammates.

The king's style is still the same, and there is still a lot of oil in the fuel tank of the German chariot.

From a historical perspective, this is indeed the case.

The 35-year-old Nowitzki this season is very much like Tim Duncan, who completely completed the transformation in the Spurs in 2012, which can be called rejuvenation.

Nowitzki's average playing time in the Mavericks this year is only about one minute more than last season, but his field performance and offensive efficiency have suddenly improved.

Not only did he return to the 20+ clubs in the league in terms of scoring, but the overall shooting percentage was as high as 49.7%, only 3 points less than the MVP season in the 2006-07 season, and the shooting percentage was only 0.5% less.

Whether it is the Mavericks or Nowitzki, after winning the championship in 2011, it has actually gone downhill. The difference is that Nowitzki's state is far from a cliff-like decline.

Wang Zelin is very clear that even in the 15-16 seasons two years later, Nowitzki, who is two years older, still has a stable playing time of more than 30 minutes and can consistently contribute 18 points and 6.5 rebounds.

It was not until the 16-17 season that this veteran really ushered in his own cliff-like decline.

At that time, he was already 38 years old!

While admiring, Wang Zelin couldn't help but sigh: Whether it's Kobe, Duncan or Nowitzki, although these old guys are old, they still have a certain deterrent ability on the field.

After all, these three old fritters are all in the West!

Since he came to this time and space, the development trajectory of the NBA in this world has gradually changed from the NBA in memory.

The reason why people resist the unknown is because they are worried that the unknown will affect their own interests.

But Wang Zelin is not afraid at all!

Even he is still eager that more powerful players and bigger changes can emerge in the NBA in the future.

Because no matter how strong others are, there will be no Wang Zelin strong... This is a self-confidence that hangs 13.

I'm really looking forward to what the future NBA will be like!

However, the most important thing right now is to win this game first.

German tanks, let me see how much you have in your tank!

...

Back in the second half.

The two sides will fight again.

Looking up, Wang Zelin smiled, and as expected, Nowitzki continued to play.

Back at halftime.

"Dirk, do you want to continue?"

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle asked.

Judging from his original intention, he did not want Nowitzki to continue to hold on, which is not very cost-effective.

Nowitzki, who is one year older this season, has not decreased but increased playing time. Although his playing style is biased towards the outside and is not as prone to injuries as the traditional inside, no one can tell the specific development of reality.

The Open Trail Blazers are different from other teams in that both the difficulty of attacking and the requirements for the players' competitive state are higher than other times.

That's why Rick Carlisle asked this question... Of course, he knew very well that the man in front of him already had his own answer.

"Why not?"

Nowitzki asked rhetorically, but a contagious smile appeared on his face.

This is a kind of smile that still doesn't change its original intention after watching the ups and downs of the clouds.

Faced with a familiar smile, Rick Carlisle had a hard time saying "NO!"

In the end, he had to agree with Nowitzki's choice.

Back in the field.

The Mavericks attacked first and fell into the low post.

Wang Zelin carried Nowitzki behind him and said with a smile: "Dirk, retire when you're old. Are you really going to let Mark Cuban support you for the rest of your life?"

Glancing at Wang Zelin, Nowitzki said, "It's not impossible. If Mark knew this idea, I think he would be very happy."

"..."

No, what does the pride you show mean?

Grass!

Well, Wang Zelin admits that he does envy the friendship between Nowitzki and Cuban.

It is precisely because of what can be encountered but not sought after that it is precious in the commercial atmosphere of the NBA.

Seeing that Nowitzki was in such an amazing state, Monta Ellis did not act a demon, took the ball from Calderon, broke through two steps, and after approaching Nowitzki, handed the ball out first.

After all, this is the driver's territory, and he still wants to live in this bowl of rice.

Nowitzki catches the ball and hits Wang Zelin, while other players start to pull away.

Carter and Monta Ellis stood on the three-point line in the bottom corners on both sides, and point guard Calderon stood near the 45-degree angle on the right wing. DeJuan Blair, who came off the bench, stuck Aldridge in the short corner of the left wing. Get ready for rebounding~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Wang, guess how many points I'll get on you tonight. "

At this time, there were still 14 seconds of attack time, and Nowitzki was not in such a hurry that he made fun of Wang Zelin.

"Hey, Dirk, don't be too optimistic, don't forget that you are the one behind." Wang Zelin looked unhappy.

At this time, Wang Zelin began to miss Howard very much. Compared with this old mid-range monster, Howard's happy beast's three-axe attack was much more fun.

He gradually understood the joy of Chairman Yao when he ate, slept, and fought monsters, and also understood the pain of Chairman Yao when he faced the Jazz Boozer.

At this time, Nowitzki suddenly changed his face frame to a back fight. Just as Wang Zelin was about to take a step forward, the former turned around and turned over to shoot a jumper.

Everything is so unexpected!

Wang Zelin didn't even have the time to respond when he shouted "a plant", and the sound of a basketball bag was already heard behind him.