radicalducati Chapter 712 The First Time in History! Two Teams That Completely Lack Defense
Chapter 712 The First Time in History! Two Teams That Completely Lack Defense
At Madison Square Garden in New York, with only 30 minutes left before the start of the game, Don Nelson called the players' warm-up to a halt and summoned them to his side.
A few final words of advice.
"Their playing style is very similar to ours! Their 7-second or less run-and-gun offense is hailed as the strongest offensive tactic in the league! Their average points per game, average 3-point field goal percentage, average 3-point attempts per game, average field goal attempts per game, and other stats are all comparable to ours!"
"If there's one team in the world that can go toe-to-toe with us offensively, if there's one team in the world that can compete with us offensively, then it's definitely the Suns!"
"It's foreseeable that this series will be incredibly intense. We'll be running like crazy, and we'll be scoring non-stop! This will be our preferred pace, but don't forget, it'll be the Suns' preferred pace too!"
"They're very good at this, so don't relax! Don't underestimate them, and don't think you've already won!"
"Cheer up! Show your attitude! Think about all we've put in this past season! Our ultimate goal is to win this series!"
"Get it? Win this series!"
"Now, let's take a look at their lineup, Lin! Who are you matched up against?"
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"He's the Suns' engine, the second-best engine and fast-break driver in the league, a top-tier pick-and-roll specialist. While his physical attributes are average, his rhythm is superb!"
"Besides his sense of rhythm, he also has top-notch touch, unparalleled vision, and a clutch gene! He can pass, he can attack himself, and once he gets going, it's hard to stop him!"
"But I'll handle him, because I'm better than him!"
"Matt?" Old Nelson nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Barnes.
"James Jones, with a 41% three-point shooting percentage and 8.8 points per game in this year's playoffs, is a top shooter with good positioning and excellent shooting skills. Although he has the lowest presence and worst stats among the Suns' starters, he has made one game-winning shot and many clutch shots this season."
"He has a big heart, I won't let him get away easily! And I won't lose to him either! I'll be more proactive, more insane, and more formidable than him!"
"Paul Pierce, averaging 22.3 points per game in the playoffs so far, is the Suns' leading scorer." Anthony stepped forward without Nelson even needing to point it out: "A top scorer who was once considered an incompatible player with the Suns' tactical system."
"He's slow, physically weak, doesn't like to run, and needs to constantly dribble and isolate. Many people thought his integration with the Suns would be a disaster, but he did a good job and integrated well into the team."
"His catch-and-shoot three-point attempts have increased significantly. He also moves off-ball in the mid-range and catches the ball for a jump shot. Furthermore, when the Suns' plays aren't working, and when Nash is being targeted, Pierce steps up. Pierce takes the ball and kills the game!"
"He integrated into the Suns, and he hasn't lost any of his individual one-on-one skills!"
Then Stoudemire added quite naturally, "Marion, averaging 20 points and 12 rebounds per game since the playoffs, the Suns' leading rebounder, perfect off-ball ability, a defensive specialist, said to be a power forward but more like a small forward, top-notch agility and mobility."
"Among all the scorers in the league who average 20+ or even 18+ points per game, his ball-handling offensive ability is either the worst or in the bottom three. He relies entirely on Nash feeding him the ball, on put-backs after offensive rebounds, and on various direct attacks after receiving the ball."
"A pure finisher and a top-tier offensive rebounder! I'll be careful with his offensive rebounds; I'll make sure he doesn't grab a single one, to ensure our offense and fast breaks!"
"Kenyon Martin, the number one pick in 2000, but has never been selected as an All-Star. This season, he is a beastly big man averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. He has explosive athleticism and top-notch pick-and-roll ability. He is Nash's number one pick-and-roll partner and a very top-notch finisher."
"I'll find ways to counter his pick-and-roll with Steve Nash, and I'll also use my shooting range to draw him out from inside the three-point line, giving everyone plenty of space to drive!"
"And," Old Nelson said with satisfaction after listening to the five starters, making sure they were clear-headed and had carefully reviewed the scouting report, "the Suns are different from us. They're a team with a small roster and they overwork their starters."
"Besides the five starters, their most reliable player off the bench is Barbosa, who also finished second in this year's Sixth Man of the Year award. He has been averaging 18 points per game in the playoffs so far, making him almost the team's third-leading scorer. Of course, his passing ability is far inferior to Nash's."
"But his individual scoring, speed, penetration, and drive abilities should not be underestimated! We must be careful of his attacks on us in the second unit!"
"Then there's Kurt Thomas, the only guy on their roster besides Marion who has any defensive attributes. He's a pure power forward, excellent at pick-and-rolls, and good at rolling to the basket too."
"You can think of him as a Martin who lacks athleticism but has better technique and awareness!"
"The Suns' roster is basically like this; they essentially play with these seven players! Their five key players all average over 38 minutes per game, and apart from James Jones, the other four even play over 40 minutes!"
"Their roster is very short! They've been playing like this all season, so their stamina is bound to suffer in the final moments of the game!"
"So, run! Get running! I believe no one in this league can outrun us! No one can surpass us in stamina, running ability, and scoring ability!"
"Go! Go show the world our strength! Let those guys who say you can't win a championship without defense and that you can only rake in box office revenue with offense know how powerful we are!"
"Yes!" the Knicks players shouted, displaying their confidence!
"But they should have seen last year that we don't have a defense and we only play offense! This is our second championship." After everyone shouted the slogan, Lin Tian once again cheekily stirred up trouble.
"Last year we had Alonzo, and we won a few games thanks to his defense and blocks! Last year, our wins weren't pure enough," said Don Nelson with an expression that said, "I knew what you were going to say, I was prepared for this. This year, we're going to be purer!"
"Attack! We'll win with offense!"
"Everyone, remember this: in this series, we have only one core strategy."
"Attack! Attack! Attack again!"
"Attack! Attack!"
After Don Nelson's call to action, the Knicks players shouted in unison again, then turned and walked onto the court together.
The match is about to begin!
"Hello everyone! We're back!" Miller's voice came through the television once again: "Sorry, there was a slight problem with our broadcast equipment just now, so we weren't able to provide you with enough previews."
"Fortunately, everyone knows both teams well enough, so I believe this won't affect your viewing experience! Now, let's have our good buddy Gary introduce tonight's starting lineup."
"Okay, no problem! Tonight, the Suns' starter is Steve Nash. Oh, he's a truly remarkable guy. I think he's the most inspiring player in the entire NBA! From a late-blooming rookie who spent all his time on the bench to becoming the league MVP! He's the benchmark for all players with average physical attributes..."
After Payton finished introducing the starting lineup, Miller continued, "The game has started! Jump ball! Okur! Okur has successfully secured the first possession for the Knicks!"
When Miller got to this point, many people sensed something was amiss.
What about Barkley and Kenny?
Did those two guys really kill each other?
If this is true...
Poor Kenny's family must be crying right now! As for Charles, he's probably sitting in the police station by now. What a tragic end for such a perfect couple!
That's so tragic!
While fans were wildly speculating, Barkley had already taken off his suit jacket, wearing only a pair of shorts, and walked to the foot of the TNT building, waving to another guy wearing shorts not far away.
"Hey Kenny, thinking of finding a place to watch the game?"
"I'm not watching," Kenny said irritably. "If it weren't for you, you jerk, I'd be watching the game in the studio right now!"
"Wasn't I doing that for our own good? I was worried those two guys would swear so much that we'd get complaints, so I decided to get rid of them first." Barkley spread his hands innocently and said, "I didn't expect it would be the two of us who left. I have to apologize to you, Kenny."
"You...think the same way I did." Kenny paused for a moment, then looked at Barkley and said, "Let's go, find a place to have a drink, then find somewhere to have some fun, find some excitement. No matter how bad this night is, we have to be happy!"
"Luckily, it's just one day at home. We can get back to our seats tomorrow." Barkley said excitedly, "I know a strip club."
"I'd rather watch others play than play myself." Kenny was speechless; this fat guy was just saying that a moment ago.
"Can't you play while watching others play? They offer spectator services there, and the atmosphere is actually quite good!" Barkley chuckled mischievously and put his arm around Kenny's shoulder.
"Let's go! Let's go!"
Kenny grinned mischievously, put his arm around Barkley, and walked away.
On the court, Lin Tian dribbled the ball to the frontcourt unhurriedly. He was not in a hurry at all for the first attack. This attack had to be successful. At the same time, the first attack of the finals was also a declaration of each team's commitment to this finals.
This represents their determination!
These are the statements that Old Nelson just told everyone. Anyway, Lin Tian has been playing in the NBA for more than ten years and has never heard of such a statement before. But since Old Nelson said it, he has to satisfy the old man, right?
We've found something an old man likes!
So he waved to signal everyone to pull him away.
"Aren't you guys going to try some mismatch defense or something? Should I wait a bit, give you a chance to switch, so I don't kill you?"
"That won't work on me, Lin." Nash remained unmoved, adopting the same defensive stance as Fisher, saying, "You can beat me, but my spirit will never be disturbed by you!"
That statement made Lin Tian feel like he was a bad person.
Nash's words reminded Lin Tian of the lines spoken by the female protagonist in those melodramatic movies before she was defiled by the villain.
You may have my body, but you'll never have my heart!
Lin Tian was always quite puzzled whenever he heard these lines.
All I ever wanted was you!
What would I do with your heart? This isn't some kind of organ trafficking drama.
All I need is your body! As for other things like your soul, forget about them.
Unfortunately, most villains will choose to waste time talking nonsense at this point.
What do you mean by "Try it and you'll never want to leave me"? What do you mean by "You'll soon know how good I am"? What do you mean by "Let me teach you what true happiness between a woman and a man is"?
In short, he just spouted a lot of nonsense, as if he couldn't unzip his pants unless the main character came to the rescue!
Lin Tian could understand these villains who liked to talk trash! It's only human nature to indulge in a bit of banter!
But it won't affect your hands or other parts of your body!
Why not try both approaches simultaneously? Why only focus on one aspect?
He deserved to get beaten up! He deserved to be sent flying by the protagonist and didn't even get any advantage!
But Master Lin would never make such a mistake!
He will not only vent his anger at Nash, but also make Nash feel his own power!
On his first offensive possession, Lin Tian used a series of crossover dribbles to move Nash's defense around, forcing him to keep moving his feet.
Lin Tian's purpose in doing this was clearly not to get past him and score.
Just kidding, Nash!
What technical moves does Lin Tian need to make?
Just accelerate it!
Lin Tian could even say this: If a guard can't get past Nash in one step in a one-on-one situation, he doesn't have the ability to play in the NBA! If you can't even beat Nash, you might as well go to the CBA and keep Marbury company!
Lin Tian kept dribbling the ball in order to make a perfect first play!
By continuously shifting Nash's center of gravity and footwork, Lin Tian finally started moving after another sharp change of direction that caused Nash's legs to suddenly spread apart!
The basketball was knocked from Lin Tian's hands and went through Nash's legs!
At the same time, Lin Tian turned around and brushed past Nash. Then, Lin Tian quickly accelerated, took a step forward, grabbed the basketball, and slapped the ball to the left front of his body with his left hand, as if he was about to move in that direction again.
But just as Marion, who had come to help defend, charged in that direction, Lin Tian suddenly pulled the ball back with his right hand!
SamGold!
A move that sounds simple, but is absolutely cool and can easily shake someone off and pin them to the floor!
For example, Marion didn't even realize what was happening with that shot!
The only thing he could keep up with Lin Tian was his eyes!
He watched as Lin Tian changed direction and moved to the right, then dribbled the basketball once before jumping up fearlessly!
Martin, standing under the basket, spread his arms and jumped towards Lin Tian!
Although he was never selected for the All-Star team or the All-NBA team, and apart from being named the number one draft pick and being selected for the All-Rookie Team, Martin never won any individual honors in the NBA.
But this doesn't mean he's a fraud, nor does it mean he's weak.
His physical attributes and ruthlessness are absolutely top-notch in this league!
So when his tank-like body collided with Lin Tian in mid-air, he didn't suffer much of a loss, unlike many inside players who were bounced away by Lin Tian in one go!
But simply not being bounced off is clearly not enough!
"Get lost!"
After colliding with Martin in mid-air, Lin Tian let out a roar, and all his strength suddenly burst forth!
Lin Tian caught the basketball with one arm, swung it around, and smashed it hard towards the basket behind Martin's head!
"boom!"
With a loud bang, Lin Tian slammed the basketball into the basket!
Martin, who had withstood the impact, lost control of his body as he fell, collapsing onto the floor in a pathetic and miserable state.
In the very first round, Lin Tian executed a stunning dunk over an opponent, igniting the entire Madison Square Garden!
"This is the Finals! This is the NBA! This is Lin!" Miller shouted excitedly. "Guys, welcome to June! Welcome to the craziest series in the world!" (End of Chapter)