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The Hawks attacked again.

This time Crawford didn't pass the ball to Josh, but started to pass the ball.

The Hawks' style is similar to that of the Spurs. Their tactics involve a lot of passing the ball. In the end, Horford passed the ball to Joe John in the low post on the right.

Horford and Josh both squeezed into the inside to grab an offensive rebound.

Joe John blocked Marion.

Joe John is 2.01 meters tall and weighs 107 kilograms. His strength ensures that he will not suffer any loss against Marion.

After a series of tentative steps and shoulder shakes, Joe John chose to turn over and fade away!

Although his air-staying ability is average, there is space. Although Marion has some interference, it did not disrupt his rhythm.

""Swish!"

The ball went in easily.

20 to 29.

The Hawks' offensive firepower continued.

The Mavericks attacked!!

Li Zhen was fouled by Crawford while dribbling and the ball was served from the sideline.

Carlisle also took this opportunity to replace Nowitzki.

Seeing Nowitzki leave the court, Hawks coach Mike Woodson shouted to the Hawks players:"Defend the rookie alone, just defend the rookie's three-pointer and the basket, and don't worry about him in the mid-range."

Nowitzki left, and the Mavericks were led by Li Zhen.

Li Zhen's previous 20+ games have proven his scoring ability.

Then, because of the offensive power of fouling and stepping back, the Hawks team discussed the defense of Li Zhen many times before the game.

Focusing on defending Li Zhen's basket and three-pointers is their unified defensive concept.

Li Zhen brought the ball to the frontcourt.

He observed the changes in the Hawks' defense.

Although he knew that this day would come sooner or later, Li Zhen didn't expect it to be so soon. In his previous life, Harden often faced the strategy of only defending the basket and three-pointers, but Harden used his extreme offensive ability to break it. As long as he is capable enough, the opponent's three-point defense will be defeated.

He can't defend against three-pointers, and he can't defend against the basket.

Just like everyone knows that defending against Curry and Thompson's three-pointers is the key, the question is can they be defended?

But Li Zhen hasn't reached that level yet, Li Zhen chose to break through in other ways.

Li Zhen called for Haywood's screen on the outside.

Haywood used his wide body to block space for Li Zhen.

Li Zhen easily shook off Crawford and rushed in.

Crawford stood outside the three-point line waiting for Li Zhen's step back, and Horford didn't come out of the basket.

No one cared about Li Zhen.

Very funny picture!

Every time Li Zhen comes on the court, the opponent always makes very weird moves, which makes it easy for fans watching the game to laugh.

"Hey, the Hawks won't allow Li Zhen to shoot three-pointers or break through."

"Will Li Zhen be able to shoot from mid-range?"

"It seems that he rarely uses mid-range shots."

But at this scene, domestic fans were talking about it.

Li Zhen on the court also hesitated a little when he saw this. The opponent's defense was too weird.

But after hesitating, the opponent still didn't defend, so Li Zhen simply took the ball and jumped up.

Li Zhen didn't miss the opportunity to shoot from mid-range.

Not using mid-range shots doesn't mean he can't shoot.

After all, his mid-range shots are also 80 points.

Lean back!!

Li Zhen used a [Fade Back Jump Shot] skill to bless the ball at the highest point.

The posture is not very beautiful, but it is a fade back....

The basketball draws a beautiful arc

""Shua!"

An arrow shot through the heart!!

22 to 29.

As for the rhythm control of mid-range shots, Li Zhen has communicated with Kobe many times, and after a day of special training, he has a little bit of a sense of reality.

For a player of his level, all kinds of basic skills are known, it just depends on whether he is good at them or not.

The 80-point mid-range shot is also very good, plus the [fade-away jump shot], Li Zhen's mid-range shots are really not as bad as his opponents imagine.

No one is guarding and he can still score

"66666"

"CIC Little Boy"

"Li Zhen is so good at three-point shooting, how could he not also make mid-range shots?"

"Is the Eagle show funny?"

"It's not that the Hawks are crazy, it's a matter of how they choose to defend. Li Zhen's three-pointers and the threat under the basket are too great."

The Hawks are a team with strong tactical execution capabilities. They did not choose to change their strategy just because Li Zhen made a mid-range shot. Woodson still shouted:"Good defense, let him play like this."

In the first few games, Li Zhen's mid-range shots were too few, and Woodson still insisted that Li Zhen was just lucky.

""Rookie, why don't you go to the basket?" Josh yelled at Li Zhen.

Li Zhen had just completely let go of his three-pointer, which made Josh very unhappy.

"Didn't you tell me to shoot from mid-range? Then I shot it."Li Zhen replied.

Then Josh wanted to say something, but Li Zhen ignored him.

Crawford continued to dribble the ball to the frontcourt.

Josh continued to ask for the ball, but Crawford didn't give it to him, so this guy would just shoot wildly. Horford, Joe Johnson and others interspersed and ran.

The Mavericks' players also kept rotating their defense.

Finally, Joe Johnson played Li Zhen in the low post on the left side.

"boom!"

"Bang!"

Li Zhen was fearless and kept using his body to collide with Joe John's back.

Joe John chose to shoot by drifting backwards.

Li Zhen's confrontation put pressure on Joe John, and Joe John's mid-range shot missed.

The rebound was grabbed by Li Zhen again when he turned back to grab the rebound.

This rebound was grabbed because Joe John's ball hit the front frame and happened to come in the direction of Li Zhen.

Good luck.

Li Zhen rebounded again +1.

Li Zhen passed the ball to Terry.

Terry rushed in and met Josh and Horford, and his layup was interfered.

The rebound was picked up by Haywood and Li Zhen got it.

Li Zhen did not pause and dribbled again

【Lightning breakthrough] Li Zhen passed Crawford on the right side in seconds.

Li Zhen came to the middle of the left three-point line and the free throw arc.

Josh and Horford were still hiding under the basket and refused to come out.

Crawford did not chase him, for fear that Li Zhen would step out and shoot a three-pointer.

The Hawks once again left Li Zhen open in the high position.

This was a long two-pointer deliberately released by Li Zhen.

Li Zhen did not hesitate, pushed off the ground, raised his hand and sent a fadeaway jump shot.

As soon as the basketball was released, Li Zhen turned around and ran back.

Then he started to celebrate!

This ball must have a hit!!

""Ka-ka-ka!"

The camera recorded this moment.

A very pretentious celebration pose. If it goes in, it will be one of the top five shots.

The fans at the scene also had some doubts about the Eagles' defense.

Isn't this rookie very strong?

How dare you let him go?

"Swoosh!!"

Philips Arena was in silence!!

24 to 29.

Woodson's face was dark. It was not him who let it go, but Li Zhen's three-pointers and baskets were more powerful.

Woodson felt that Carlisle was shameless. This guy's offense was obviously at the All-Star level, but he was just put on the bench to play as a substitute.

Even Woodson felt that some All-Star guards in the East were not as threatening offensively as Li Zhen.

The threat was too great.

There were still 30 seconds left in the first quarter.

Li Zhen scored two mid-range shots in a row, and he also knew his ability in mid-range and fadeaway jump shots. Li Zhen became more and more confident.

Li Zhen's adjustment of his attack method based on the opponent's defensive arrangement also made Carlisle applaud him.

This rookie is really amazing. He has a high basketball IQ and his judgment of the situation on the court is also perfect.

Woodson actually saw that Li Zhen's mid-range posture was not very smooth, and he should have just practiced.

Woodson still did not plan to change his defensive strategy. He always believed that such a high-position mid-range shot was very inefficient.

Li Zhen only scored two goals, which was not his regular offensive method.

However, Li Zhen's smile made Woodson a little worried.

What if this attack method is his regular offensive choice?