The rest is just noise

Only in this era when the salary cap system is not yet complete, teams like the Knicks and Trail Blazers can build lineups that will be unimaginable to fans in the future.

Riley's desperate change of formation produced the desired effect.

The pick-and-roll between Jordan and Clifford Robinson is like a poor man's version of the Kudu pick-and-roll.

In terms of three-point threat with the ball, there is no comparison between these two and Kudu, but Jordan has a much stronger breakthrough threat than Kudu, and he also has passing vision and excellent passing skills.

Robinson is more like Rasheed Wallace than Durant. His ability to shoot three-pointers from any angle created the best offensive conditions for Jordan.

And this is just one of the Blazers' offensive moves.

They also have several offensive starts.

For example, the free throw line is cleared and Jordan holds the ball in a one-on-one challenge;

Another example is when players spread out from all sides, and Barkley receives the ball from the wing and heads for a one-on-one.

One-on-one, one of the oldest offensive methods on the basketball court, is despised by professional coaches and regarded as the lowest offensive method.

But when the intensity of the competition reaches its limit, one-on-one is the best way to solve the problem.

Many players can thrive in a complete offensive system and score 30 points in a single game.

But the system is not a panacea, and it will always fail.

When the team's bonus disappears, the beneficiaries of these systems will often disappear from the field together.

Because at that time, enough hard power was needed to attack and score when the system was not working.

The Trail Blazers happen to have two of the five most domineering players among active players.

Jordan and Barkley's efforts reminded Louis of last year's finals.

I saw that the two men had been on the offensive for a while, and the point difference had reached 9 points.

Then Wilson made a three-pointer and responded with a goal.

Kemp fired from the outside and scored another goal.

Ewing grabbed the offensive rebound to make up the dunk, narrowing the point difference to 16 points.

So Riley called another timeout.

He replaced Sabonis. Although the Lithuanian's outside shooting and inside presence can relieve the pressure on Ewing, in this situation, he can not be of much help.

Replacing Sabonis is Anthony Mason.

Riley identified two styles of play.

One set involves Jordan and his teammates holding the ball in a pick-and-roll attack to create a variety of changes.

Another set is that when Barkley receives the ball at the free throw line/left and right wings, his teammates must clear the space for him to create one-on-one opportunities for him.

At this stage of the Blazers' brilliant five-star formation, Riley's most trusted team is the Flying Pigs.

Without Sabonis, Ewing alone was enough to wipe out the inside, so Louis replaced Rodman.

Rodman can provide the world's best assist defense, switching defense, double teams, and rebounds on the court, but his offensive ability has always been a hole. He usually has teammates to help fill it. Now the Trail Blazers have figured it out. Since the Knicks' defense

If the system is indestructible, then you have to be aware of the situation and don't go head-on.

Whether it is Jordan's pick-and-roll offense or Barkley's one-on-one with the ball to clear space, it is a strategy adopted to avoid more difficult situations.

Louis replaced Rodman and replaced him with Reggie Miller.

As a result, the Knicks suddenly have two players on the outside who can shoot 40% from three-point range, and one of them is close to 40% (Wilson).

When it comes to the quality of shooters, the Knicks are unmatched in the world.

Since their three-point shooting percentage is terrifying, as long as Ewing or Kemp attacks with the ball, it will be difficult for the Blazers' defense to let down outside shooters to double-team.

It's normal for Riley to be angry.

The details of coaching are how professional coaches talk on the court.

The Blazers chose to give up the outside line and double-team Ewing. This was a last resort. Two bottles of poison must be taken.

Not so with the Knicks.

It is true that Jordan and Barkley's offense cannot be defended in a one-on-one situation, but they still have many options that they can try. Like this approach of leaving no retreat, double-teaming, and completely ignoring the outside, just like Liushen.

Just as confident as playing in the opponent's three-piece suit.

We can't lose with an open three-pointer.

This is the subtext of Louis.

As a result, Miller and Stevens did not disappoint him.

Stevens made 1 of 2 three-pointers from outside.

The Trail Blazers scored 2 of 6 from the outside.

Miller, however, seemed to be on the hook, shooting 3 of 4 three-pointers, directly breaking the balance, allowing the Knicks to lead to 18 points again, and making Riley request a timeout like a frightened bird.

"In the past year, there has been a saying that if the Knicks' two Reggies could play healthy in last year's Finals, the series might be over within five games."

As a famous Knicks player, Brown said proudly, "Now I feel that this statement is not groundless. Reggie Miller is simply the god of three-pointers!"

Whoopi Brown didn't know that Miller would get a cool nickname because of his occasional comment.

The God of Three-Points and Game 3 of the 1993 Finals was the first game where Miller established the "God of Three-Points".

At this moment when the core players of both sides were double-teamed and the ability of the supporting cast was being compared, Miller's three-point arrow was like the fire from hell and became the biggest variable in this game.

"Reggie, how do you feel?" Louis asked.

Miller gasped and said emotionally: "If those bastards in Portland give me open shots again, I will hit 20 three-pointers tonight!"

"Since you have the confidence, then keep shooting!" Louis glanced at Wilson, "Benj, come down and rest."

Wilson's replacement is another dangerous three-point shooter, Mohammed Rauf.

Like Miller, this is a shooter that the Blazers fear.

But he became famous earlier than Miller.

In last year's finals, Rauf, who was still named Chris Jackson at the time, used a perfect performance to kill the ambitious Trail Blazers.

After the timeout, Riley surrendered to reality and replaced Sabonis.

However, although replacing Sabonis can solve the urgent need inside, the former's movement speed will also become the key target of the Knicks.

Rauf called out Sabonis when he came up, and Ewing came out to pick and roll.

Sabonis stayed put, and the Trail Blazers asked Robinson to follow him out. As a result, Kemp conducted a second pick-and-roll nearby.

This time, no one can wipe Sabonis's butt.

Rauf directly pulled up from a few meters away and shot a three-pointer, as bright as the moonlight.

"Whoosh!"

This is the first time the Knicks have led the Trail Blazers by 20 points in this year's Finals.

"Does anyone still believe that the Trail Blazers can come back?" Brown said proudly, "I don't believe it anyway."