The rest is just noise

John Stockton is an old-school pure point guard with strong awareness, high defensive IQ, and most importantly, unparalleled organizational ability in history, but the Knicks' system needs more than just his organizational ability.

His offense is not enough to punish the opponent when they defend in a targeted manner, which is what Louis envisioned.

Therefore, in the Knicks, Stockton's scoring average has been hovering between 10-14 points per game, no more, no less.

Louis didn't expect him to play the main offense. Now that a team finally came up with a heavyweight player to lock him down, the Knicks naturally had to change their style of play.

"John, from now on, play more chain pick-and-rolls." The tactical route Louis drew for Stockton was mainly on the right side. "After creating chaos, give the ball to Benj, and Benj will complete the second half of the tactics."

Louis looked at Wilson and emphasized: "Remember, your task now is not only to score, but also to use the pick-and-roll and screens around you to continue N.UCLA's offense."

Wilson, who averaged nearly 5 assists per game in the regular season, has organizational skills, so it is appropriate for him to finish Stockton's unfinished business.

If the Bucks defended him the way they defended Stockton, they would have had a completely different effect.

Moreover, Paul Price's defensive effectiveness was originally incomparable to Moncrief's.

Stockton went to the right and went through a chain pick-and-roll. Ewing and McHale blocked Moncrief for him one after another.

Wilson then took the ball from the bottom corner hand-in-hand. Facing Price, Ewing made another high-quality pick-and-roll to catch him.

Price couldn't force his way through the pick-and-roll like Moncrief. Sikma switched to guard Wilson, but his speed was too slow.

Wilson accelerated his breakthrough, penetrated his defense, and rushed to the basket for a dunk.

6 to 12

"As expected of Little Lu, Stockton really handed over the ball." Nelson's assistant coach "Silver Fox" Harris said with a smile.

"I don't know if Paul can keep Benjamin Wilson," Nelson said worriedly.

"I guess I can't hold on. Wilson has averaged 18 points per game so far in the playoffs, but he is the wing attacker the Knicks rely on most." Harris said, "He is a rapidly developing project."

Ewing defended against Sikma's back hit, and the game once again entered the Knicks' offensive round.

This time, Stockton gave the ball directly to Wilson and stood at a 45-degree angle on the right wing to open up space.

The Bucks really don't dare to set up a pocket formation casually like the Knicks, because Stockton's three-point rate is 36%.

Price chose the strategy of retreating this time. He opened up the space. If Wilson's teammates wanted to pick and roll, he would retreat and allow him to make a jump shot, but don't try to break through easily.

Wilson was expressionless, and Price was not a player who would stir up his emotions.

He fulfilled Price's wish, collected the ball, and hit a three-pointer.

9 to 12

"Paul, Benj's open three-point shooting percentage is close to 45%. You have to think carefully next time you let him shoot." Louis reminded "kindly".

Price responded irritably: "You don't need to tell me that."

"I'm sorry, I don't have any other good qualities, just enthusiasm, which is called Gudao Rechang in China."

The Bucks got one back with Moncrief's jumper.

14 to 9

Although there were two point forwards in the 1970s who were more famous than Price, the term point forward really became popular from Price.

Wilson hit the ball in front of his face, and Price was eager to fight back.

He dribbled the ball with his right hand and moved forward at full speed.

Wilson's defensive action was too fierce and the referee called a foul.

Next, Wilson's strong pressure made Price so whimsical that he wanted to pass the ball over McHale's head and give the ball to their scoring leader Terry Cummings.

He was surprisingly naive. McHale stretched out his 244cm long arms and intercepted the ball.

Wilson caught the ball and wanted to make a fast break, but the Bucks didn't give him a chance and made a tactical foul to stop him.

When Wilson called for a pick-and-roll and Price bypassed the pick-and-roll, he decisively chose to stop for a three-pointer.

This is the concept of the small ball era.

But Wilson was not restrained by Louis. After getting an opening, he decisively shot a three-pointer to punish his opponent for going around the screen, which is exactly what Louis wanted to see.

that ball

"Whoosh!"

12 to 14

So, it was the Bucks' turn to request a timeout.

Halfway through the first quarter, the coaching staffs of both sides used their methods. The Bucks' pre-game targeting and Louis' response were all effective.

"Dudley, you come and replace John (Lucas II)." Nelson named a veteran.

Dudley Bradley (DudleyBradleySG/SF), who earned the nickname Secretary of Defense with his extremely aggressive defense.

Although he plays as a substitute for the Bucks, his defensive win value is second only to Moncrief on the team.

"You come against Wilson." Moreover, Nelson also had other plans, "If Sidney and Dudley can't guard Wilson, Paul will flank him. When the time comes, he will need you to be stuck in this position."

The Knicks conducted normal personnel rotations.

McHale was rested, Oakley replaced him, and Tyler Corbin also replaced Ellis.

Under normal circumstances, Louis is not affected by the situation when rotating. At any time, he wants to use long rotation to ensure the vitality of the players.

Zhao Yuanzheng speculated that the Bucks might ask Moncrief to guard Wilson.

Once he did, Stockton was freed.

As a result, Dudley Bradley appeared on the stage.

A situation that was unfamiliar to Zhao Yuanzheng, but made Louis sigh that Nelson was decisive and accurate in his substitutions.

Bradley is already old, far worse than when he was young. This is where the Knicks can comfort themselves.

But a veteran has the advantage of being a veteran. He has played against too many players and knows how to limit a talent like Wilson.

Price feinted a shot and dribbled into the free throw line.

Just as he was about to take action, Ewing flashed out from in front of him like a devil, seriously affecting his shooting.

What's even more exaggerated is that after Ewing affected his shot, he quickly returned to the basket, nodded the rebound from Sikma's head, and grabbed it with a second takeoff.

"Hmm" Rodman said with an "interesting" admiration on his face, and then looked around again, hoping that no one would notice his expression just now.

Louis pointed at Ewing and said to Selley, McHale and others: "Did you see it? This time last year, he would definitely have been called for a foul for colliding with Paul Price. Even if he interfered with the shot, he could not protect the rebound.

.It’s all because of me calling you a bastard on the left and an idiot on the right!”

"Coach, do you have such a wonderful effect in cursing people?" McHale asked in surprise.

"Of course, do you have any shortcomings? Tell me." Louis wanted to be a bitch but stopped.

McHale said shyly: "I want to grow to seven feet. Can you scold me a few times and let me grow again?"

"Go away, you want to eat shit!"

At this moment, on the Bucks' offensive end, Wilson was chasing Moncrief, but suddenly, Bradley rushed out and gave him an elbow.

Now lie him down on the ground.

Before Bradley could find an excuse to explain why his elbow fell on Wilson, Oakley had already rushed over to fight.

But Oakley is smarter now and doesn't throw a punch easily. Instead, he pushes his opponent. In fact, the part he pushes is the opponent's cheek. It is a very insulting action with little damage.

The flames between the two sides are on the verge of breaking out.

Just when Louis wanted to cheer, he was stopped by referee Hugh Hollins: "If you don't want to leave the game, just stop it!"

"I will kill anyone who dares to touch him!"

Oakley threatened the Bucks with a sullen face.

"Oak, I can handle it myself," Wilson said.

"Stop fucking nonsense! Do you think I want to protect you?" Oakley must protect other teammates as long as he is on the court. This is the task given to him by Louis.

In this conflict, the punishment for both sides was just fifty rebounds each and a foul for both sides.

The Bucks elbowed first, so the ball went to the Knicks.

"The Bucks haven't scored for many consecutive rounds, right? This situation is abnormal, Bill, what do you think?"

CBS's nonsense duo are still online tonight.

Bill Russell said nonsense seriously: "Don Nelson is a national-level coach. He will not make this kind of mistake, nor will he let his players make this kind of mistake. They must be planning something. I smell a hint of conspiracy."

The smell.”

Yes, it seems likely that the Bucks' conspiracy is to deliberately miss shots and lose the series, so that it will be the Knicks who are defeated by the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

It goes without saying how abstract CBS's commentary is. They are also a good background, as long as they are not taken seriously.

Wilson held the ball and waved everyone away. He wanted to eat Bradley alone.

Bradley used a smart "block the break, allow the jump shot" strategy against Wilson.

In Bradley's scouting report, the most famous comment about his defense was also given by Michael Jordan: "Playing with Bradley is destined to be an all-round duel all night long. He is like a

The hound, whether on offense or defense, he's going to try to bite you."

Normally, Wilson would not fight to the end, but now he must fight to the end.

He wanted to prove to Oakley that he could handle it, and that it was not just empty talk.

The Knicks' court configuration allows him enough space to play in isolation.

Oakley, a tough guy, can shoot, Ewing can shoot already, Stockton and Ellis are separated left and right.

The stage was set for Wilson.

Many people need such a stage.

Wilson didn't seem to be exerting much force. He was concentrating on dribbling, accelerating, taking advantage of his age to force a gap in front of Bradley, stopping suddenly, retracting his strength, shaking the man away from him, and shooting.

Even the Minister of Defense can't stop him.

This scene shocked the Bucks coaching staff.

If Bradley can't guard Wilson, then no one else except Moncrief may be able to guard him.

Do you want Moncrief to switch defenses? Yes, definitely.

Next, the Bucks' defensive matchup changed.

Bradley went to guard Stockton, and Moncrief guarded Wilson. For Stockton, this was another opponent he couldn't punish, but the defensive intensity Wilson faced was a super hit.

double.

Before the injury, Moncrief could still be considered the second defender on the back line after Jordan. Even Dennis Johnson of the Lakers was inferior to him.

After the injury, his defense declined, but he was still among the best in the league.

For a rookie, meeting the league's top defenders in the playoffs is both a disaster and an opportunity.