Chapter 591 You Come and I Go

When the commentary of Sun Zhengping and Coach Ma sounded, Durant had already hit the first free throw of the game steadily. The 3:0 score that Chen Jianghua had just shocked everyone had become 3:4.

The American players clapped their hands and retreated to their own half of the court calmly.

To take the lead? To break through themselves with super speed? To try to create a certain psychological pressure on the American team and create an unexpected sense of uncontrollability?

A smile flashed across Lao K's face.

Haha, I really thought too much.

The preparations of the American team in the past two years were not in vain. After all, they were facing Lin Dong, the strongest opponent that all American players wanted to defeat. The determination and will of the American team had already been condensed into a piece of steel because of this common goal. No one would be careless or underestimate the enemy because they had defeated the opponent once in the 2004 Olympics.

So, how could their rhythm be disrupted by the intrusion of any small character?

However, the tactical changes of the Dragon Country team are indeed somewhat unrealistic. They did not follow the most reasonable way. Instead, the whole team adjusted themselves on the court. What they are pursuing is the most appropriate way.

In terms of adaptability and entering the game state, they are indeed stronger than their own expectations.

But there is no need to be excited, the game has just begun.

Lin Dong is collecting and activating his teammates. Isn't the American team the same? They have various tricks, and the American team also has them!

Good cards should be kept for the critical moment, and now... let's play against each other first to see whether Lin Dong has more tricks or the American team has more tricks!

Dragon Country's ball possession.

Lin Dong controls the ball.

Yao Ming did not stay outside the high three-point line, but squeezed into the frontcourt basket with Duncan. Yi Jianlian entangled with Anthony near the free throw line, Zhu Fangyu sank to the bottom outside the left three-point line, and Chen Jianghua and Lin Dong went from the backcourt together.

Double towers and double point guard lineup.

Yao Ming's sinking to the bottom is obviously an extremely important signal for the US team. In Lao K's analysis of Long Guo's offense, Yao Ming's tactical position when he is in a high position is completely different from that when he is in a low position.

Sinking to the bottom means that Yao Ming has to consume a lot of physical strength in the confrontation. If it is not for the success rate of the offense, then such consumption is too worthless for the Long Guo team. Therefore, such a choice means that Long Guo has at least 60% chance of attacking Yao Ming.

Of the remaining 40%, 20% of the probability is fixed from the threat of Lin Dong. He maintains this 20% firing right in any tactical system of Long Guo, which will be decided by himself based on his judgment of the court.

And the remaining 20%, there is a high probability that Yi Jianlian will pull from the inside to the outside to do pick-and-roll with Lin Dong or Chen Jianghua, using Yi Jianlian's three-point ability to complete the outside shooting, and the characteristics of the double point guard will also be brought into play at this time. Two speed guards who can control the ball can completely dazzle the defenders and make them at a loss in such a three-person pick-and-roll.

As for Zhu Fangyu at the bottom line, that was just a cover released by Long Guo. After all, under Durant's defense, Zhu Fangyu had almost no chance of scoring 3 points from the outside. Even if Durant's defense paid a little attention to assisting Lin Dong in attacking the inside line, the result would be the same.

So if we talk about the normal response method, of course, it is to strengthen the control of the basket, use Durant's high mobility to create a double-team threat to Yao Ming in the inside, so as to force Long Guo to make mistakes, and defend other positions as usual.

But Lao K didn't think so.

He studied Lin Dong for two years. This guy is best at disrupting your rhythm and deployment on the court, and he can always make various unexpected moves.

Just now, when everyone thought he was going to attack the first ball, he gave the ball to Cheng Jianghua; and now, when Yao Ming sinks to the bottom, when everyone thinks Long Guo will use Yao Ming as the main attack point, Lin Dong is likely to attack by himself.

So, double-team Lin Dong?

That was obviously not the right choice, because that guy was never a wooden stake. Double-teaming him would mean missing someone, and his other four teammates on the court all had independent offensive and finishing abilities. As long as you dare to miss someone, Lin Dong would definitely dare to pass the ball. In addition, Yi Jianlian's 3 points just now allowed Longguo to open up the opening state, which was equivalent to giving away points.

Double-teaming is not allowed, and single defense may not be able to defend, even if the defender is Kobe. This makes you still somewhat helpless even if you guess what Lin Dong will do.

Changing to another commander is bound to be an unsolvable problem, but this is Old K after all.

While studying Lin Dong in the past two years, he also developed a great interest in Longguo culture. He even studied the famous textbook Sun Tzu's Art of War that West Point Military Academy learned from Longguo.

There is a very good saying in that book: Warfare is a trick, so if you are capable, pretend to be incapable; if you are going to use something, pretend not to use it; if it is near, pretend to be far away; if it is far away, pretend to be near; lure them when they are profitable, take them when they are in chaos, prepare for them when they are strong, and avoid them when they are strong...

"Hi! Hi!" Lao K shouted to the players on the sidelines, making a "seven" gesture with both hands.

Everyone on the American team understood instantly.

Lure the enemy deep into the territory, this is a tactic specially prepared for Lin Dong...

Not only did Lao K tell all the players about Lao K's judgment of the overall situation at that time, he told everyone that Lin Dong might attack, and also told everyone how to deal with it next.

At this time, the U.S. team's defensive posture on the court didn't seem to have changed much from just now, but Duncan made an unnecessary move.

He and Yao Ming were occupying a balanced position under the basket and fighting each other. Although he could not suppress Yao Ming or prevent him from catching the ball, it made Yao Ming's catching less likely. Comfortable, but also hugely disruptive.

It was a standard defensive confrontation, but at this time Duncan suddenly began to fight with all his strength, trying to get in front of Yao Ming to prevent him from catching the ball and pin him behind him.

There is nothing wrong with more intense fighting and fighting spirit, but from the scene alone, Yao Ming is sinking. The American team realized that the opponent would attack Yao Ming's point, and chose to launch a sudden attack on this strong point in an attempt to block the Dragon Kingdom. Offensive line, this is also a natural thing.

But if one side suddenly wants to break the balance between the two sides who are evenly matched, it will inevitably pay more in terms of difficulty than the other side. This creates the possibility of mistakes and flaws.

Faced with Duncan's sudden outburst, Yao Ming reacted instantly and fought hard.

The attacking side changes its center of gravity to actively squeeze. The defensive side's center of gravity obviously needs to be more stable during the collision at this time. In addition, Yao Ming's height and weight are also higher than Duncan's, which makes the center of gravity at this moment more stable. Like a rock.

Duncan failed to squeeze Dayao. Instead, he was pushed back by the reaction force of his own exertion and Dayao's strength, making him unstable for a moment and revealing his flaws.

At this time, Dayao has been completely unguarded under the basket for at least half a second to a second. As long as he catches the ball, even if Duncan refocuses, he has lost the opportunity to defend immediately.

Chance!

Dayao instinctively sensed that the opportunity had arisen. While stabilizing his center of gravity, he reached out to Lin Dong for the ball. However, he did not notice that at this time, Durant was guarding Zhu Fangyu on the left, and Yi Jianlian was guarding him on the right front. Anthony has already turned his attention to the basket...

Seeing Lin Dong's reaction to pass the ball, Old K on the sidelines couldn't help but clenched his fist.

Duncan's flaw was intentional...

Such a flaw will only appear for a moment. If it lasts longer, it will no longer be an 'intentional flaw', but a real flaw.

If such a short-term flaw is used to play other players on this planet, then they most likely do not have the keen eyes to observe it, and even if they see it, they will not be able to catch it, which is equivalent to a wasted performance.

But Lin Dong is not an ordinary player. He must be able to see such flaws and is fully capable of seizing such opportunities!

Precisely because the flaw is short-lived, his pass must be fast, and the moment he passes the ball, it is the moment for the US team to close the net and harvest!

Anthony in front will immediately interfere with Yao Ming's ball, distracting Yao Ming's attention and slowing down Yao Ming's offensive rhythm. Then Durant on the left baseline will immediately help defend and regain the center of gravity. Duncan completed the double-teaming of Yao Ming. If he is lucky, it will be very easy to cover Yao Ming directly from behind.

Kobe's attention was all on Lin Dong.

Even without looking, he knew what his teammates behind him were doing and what was happening on the court, because this was the so-called loophole tactic that Old K had practiced for them countless times.

Duncan could easily get a better confrontation position, but he deliberately overpowered it to the point of creating loopholes. This is "showing that he cannot do it because he can do it".

Let Lin Dong give up his independent attack because he saw a loophole. After all, his observation skills are too keen and he can change Long Guo's tactics at any time based on changes on the court.

As long as they are fully prepared and the entire team cooperates quickly, the exposed loophole is where the American team will win.

It's time to pass the ball.

Lin Dong's action of raising his arm gave Kobe a clear indication.

After all, it was Lao K who carefully designed a trap specifically for Lin Dong. Even the god of basketball might not be able to react in such a hurry. This ball should be there.

Lin Dong's passing action has already been made. Even if he discovered the trap quickly, it was too late to take it back and change it.

And as long as the two sides seize the opportunity in the opening of the balance of power, the next tactical change will be for the Dragon Kingdom to adapt to the United States, and they will no longer be able to bring the rhythm!

Uh-huh!

The basketball flew out.

Kobe's eyes were as bright as lightning at this moment. He couldn't stop Lin Dong's pass, and he didn't intend to. He knew that his teammates behind him had begun to surround Yao Ming.

But the next moment, what he saw on Lin Dong's face was not the shock after discovering the trap, but instead a smile.

It's a very subtle design... but they forgot that they invented the trick of using loopholes and traps to lure enemies!

The Sonics' rotational defense is based on deliberately leaking flaws as the axis of rotation, in order to achieve a shift in the team's defensive focus.

Sun Tzu's Art of War... How could Americans be more proficient than the people of the Dragon Kingdom?

Duncan is such an experienced center and has played against Yao Ming countless times. It is impossible for him to get into trouble by taking the initiative to rush in and decide the outcome with Yao Ming at the beginning of the game.

What's more important is that Old K always looks at the problem from the perspective of a top player.

For example, he judged Lin Dong's observation ability and believed that as long as he was one level above the ordinary top players, he could and could only see the loophole in time and seize it.

Little did he know that the realm of the God of Basketball had already surpassed this level.

It was a kind of all-round perception. Lin Dong could see the movements and even the detailed expressions of everyone on the court. He even felt that he could easily figure out the psychological changes of everyone on the court.

It was a wonderful feeling that had exceeded the scope of simple brain calculations. If Lin Dong had to describe it, he felt that it might be more accurate to say that it was an instinctive reaction, just like Sakuragi Hanamichi, but Sakuragi Hanamichi's instinctive reaction could only be reflected on one or two people. It was pure talent.

But Lin Dong, who had reached this level with his ability, could instinctively react to everything about the ten people on the court!

Durant and Anthony's expression changes at that moment, their attention shifts, and even Duncan's mistakes, but Old K on the sidelines was not surprised or angry at all, but happy instead, all failed to escape Lin Dong's eyes. If he didn't know that it was a trap, then this superhuman insight would be wasted.

The basketball was passed, but not to Yao Ming, but directly to Yi Jianlian, who was defending the same defense but at a shorter distance and near the free throw line.

Anthony was already moving his center of gravity back and double-teaming Yao Ming under the basket. When he saw that the ball was not given to Yao Ming but to Yi Jianlian, he was suddenly shocked and wanted to rush back.

But in order to intercept Yao Ming as quickly as possible, the center of gravity he had just moved was very large. How could it be so easy to pull it back immediately in a hurry?

Instead, he was too anxious and flustered and his feet didn't stop slipping. Yi Jianlian received the ball and stood up in the five surprised eyes of the American team on the court.

Swish!

The ball went in again!

5:4!

Yi Jianlian, who had scored 5 points in a row at the beginning of the game, was feeling hot. When he turned around, he swung his arms fiercely and clapped his hands with Lin Dong.

Lin Dong smiled and turned to look at Kobe, who was still a little surprised. His calm face made Kobe swallow his saliva.

Not only did he see through the trap carefully designed by Lao K at a glance, but he also chose to pass the ball to Yi Jianlian who was closer when Durant returned to the inside and Zhu Fangyu had a 3-pointer at the bottom line. This made the Dragon Country team's attack extremely fast and avoided giving the US team any chance to react...

In the first two balls, this guy did not show more terrible skills and offensive power than before, but his insight into the court and control of the overall situation seemed to have entered a new realm!

The terrible god of basketball...

Kobe licked the corner of his mouth, but his face was burning with an unstoppable high morale.

Tactics? That's what Lao K has to worry about. If you want to completely defeat Lin Dong, everyone has to play their best advantage.

And his advantage is that he has practiced hard for singles after confrontation!

In terms of personal skills, he has reached the level of Lin Dong in the Western Conference Finals that year. Even if it feels that Lin Dong seems to have entered a new realm, as long as he is still a human being, there is no reason for him to lose in a singles!

Lin, when will you choose to fight me?

I'm waiting for you!

The ball belongs to the American team.

Just as the first attack of the Dragon Kingdom did not make the Americans panic, the failure of the tactics and the quick response of the Dragon Kingdom did not shake the will of the American team. The overall state seemed quite calm.