Three Hundred and Eighty-Eight: If You Really Want to Score
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Harden, who performed well in the first three games, got into trouble in Memphis.
4 to 0, being dunked twice by the opponent, this start could not be worse for the Rockets.
Of course, the Rockets are far from over. James Harden only played one ball. Rockets fans are still expecting Harden to continue to explode and continue his incredible performance.
But Iguodala, with a livid face, refused to let this happen.
The Rockets' second offense was Iguodala against Harden. Link's defensive pressure is very small, which is conducive to him putting more energy and physical strength on the offensive end.
Parsons? He is certainly good, but he is only in the second grade, and the threat is not that scary.
The Rockets' tactics this time were a little more complicated. Immediately after Harden received a pass from Jeremy Lin, someone came out to pick and roll. Walling Harden was third-year forward Patrick Patterson. As the last lottery pick in 2010, Patterson has been tepid so far, but it is not a big problem to play an ordinary rotation.
Patterson, who is 2.06 meters tall and plays the fourth position, the biggest feature is his shooting range.
Not only can he make mid-range shots, but he has also practiced three-pointers this season.
So, after giving Harden a pick-and-roll, Patterson bounced directly outside the three-point line. This kind of pop-out pick-and-roll is the most difficult to defend, and the inside players are not like anyone else.
Follow the guards, keep empty outside the three-point line. Let's follow the three-point line, and the defender with the ball can break through again.
But this dilemma did not appear in Randolph, because Iguodala got rid of the screen almost immediately! Randolph doesn't care about Harden at all, Iguodala takes care of him!
"Damn it!" Harden knew that he had encountered a hard problem today. Since Iguodala was in the East before, he didn't meet the Thunder a few times a season. Therefore, Harden's understanding of Iguodala is not so intuitive.
Well now, Harden has experienced first-hand what ruthless defense is.
Harden forced a layup, but Iguodala's pressure on the beard was not fake. With a clean move, Iguodala forced Harden to miss the layup!
"For the second time in a row, it seems that Harden is in trouble. Iguodala is fully committed to the defense, and Harden has no chance!"
McHale panicked. He knew the Grizzlies' defense was strong, but he didn't expect it to be this strong!
Harden looks helpless now, not at all like the previous three games.
Gasol received the rebound with a smile, and the Grizzlies counterattacked again!
This time, Conley stabilized the rhythm and did not play fast. But if you think that the Rockets are good at defending positions, then you are very wrong.
Needless to say, Harden is famous for his defensive eyes. Jeremy Lin is limited by his physical condition, and his defense can only do not hold back at best.
Patterson and Asik, one short and the other soft, are not frame protectors.
Parsons, the only one the entire Rockets can defend against, is not top-notch.
Faced with Link's empty-handed cut, Parsons felt that his height was completely useless.
Link's escape was subtle, and the rest of the Grizzlies set him off the ball just right.
This round, when Link went to the right corner to catch the ball, Parsons was already two positions away!
Link has no humility, catches and shoots. Parsons directly gave up the take-off block, because he knew that it would not help.
Now, the only thing he can do is to pray that Link will miss the ball.
However, Link, who had a frighteningly stable shot, didn't let Parsons get what he wanted.
The basketball hit the net with a three-pointer, 7 to 0, the Houston Rockets had no resistance!
"Link scored 5 points, and Harden hasn't opened yet. We are all looking forward to the battle between Harden and Link, but at present, this seems to have become Link's one-man show."
"Three points, three points!" McHale was anxious,
With his hands trumpeted to his mouth, he shouted at the players.
One of the characteristics of McHale's tactics is that he takes a lot of three-pointers. Harden's three-point attempts have soared from 4.7 last season to 6.2.
The three-point shot and quick offense are becoming more and more popular in this league, and McHale has followed suit.
In the first three games, Harden's three-point shooting was very good. But most of them are open shots or shots after shaking the space.
Today, however, Harden couldn't find a chance to shoot a three-pointer at all.
Harden and Parsons are the two most important three-point shooting points for the Rockets. But now, both of them are locked up!
The Rockets' tactics have not yet been played when the 24-second offensive time is about to run out.
In desperation, Jeremy Lin had to use a simple pick-and-roll and then shoot a three-pointer directly!
For Jeremy Lin, this is a bit difficult.
"Bang!"
McHale covered his forehead, but he still didn't enter! He felt that he had become a football coach, why is it so difficult to score a goal! ?
What's more terrible is that the firepower of the Grizzlies doesn't seem to want to stop at all.
This time, Gaso Jr. got the basketball in the middle distance, and Asik had to follow. The Rockets lost their only high point at the basket, Stevens laughed, and the tactic was half successful!
At the same time, Link suddenly leaned on Parsons to occupy his position, wanting to play low singles!
Little Gasol did not hesitate, and gently lobbed the ball in. Great Pyrenees' superb coping ability made him not make any mistakes in this link.
With an inside-to-outside lob, Link was able to single out Parsons in the low post without being interfered by the Rockets center!
Parsons is 2.08 meters, but don't forget that Link's biggest enemy, Durant, is 2.11 meters!
It has long been Link's survival instinct to fight against forwards who are taller than him.
Link tested Parsons with his back, and found that Parsons' center of gravity was forward, ready to resist his push and turnaround jumper. So Link turned his back skillfully and passed Parsons!
"Too mature! His post-up attack doesn't look like a young player!"
Parsons didn't want to give up, so he pulled Link when he was about to make a layup. But it's so hard to die, and it's not too hard to pull...
In terms of experience, Parsons still lacks some. Link made a layup, and at the same time the referee whistled, a chance to hit a three-pointer!
"This kind of foul is the most meaningless. You can either be more ruthless and prevent the opponent from scoring, or just don't do it at all. Let the opponent score and send him to the free throw line. This is simply..."
Watching Link score another goal with ease, McHale found that the Chinese striker, who seemed to be less explosive than Harden, did not encounter any pressure today.
In other words, the Rockets' defense is like a layer of paper to him. Just poke it lightly, and a hole will come out.
When he wants to score, the Rockets simply can't do anything.
McHale swallowed, and on the court, Linke made an extra free throw and made a steady hit.
10 to 0! The Rockets were forced to suspend!
McHale hurriedly raised his head to look at the big screen at the scene. The current score ratio between Harden and Link is 0 to 8, and Harden is completely defeated!
8 points, Link has already scored 8 points! You know, we didn't even hit half of the first quarter!
On the other hand, Stevens also found this problem. Link is in good offensive form today because he doesn't have to think about anything but offense. Moreover, even without too complicated cooperation, you can easily score by relying on personal ability.
So Stevens temporarily changed his mind. When a player is playing well, it can't be wasted.
He didn't bother to take the small bench, but directly knelt down on one knee, squatting in front of Link who was wiping his sweat, "Today's offensive form is good."
"The Rockets' defense is too loose." Link shrugged.
"Listen Link, today, let Harden see what true scoring explosiveness is."
Stevens decided that Link had to let go and play a game today. In this state, it would be a pity to waste it.
The young marshal lifted the last shackle on Link, and the beast came out of the cage.