Chapter 254 Unsolvable Attack

At eight o'clock, the game starts.

Jump ball, Jazz offense.

Zhao Dong followed the postman, keeping an eye on the man, and followed him to the end.

This caught the postman off guard. Don't you want to play a zone defense?

"Oh, the Knicks didn't play zone defense, or were they man-to-man?" Bill Walton said in surprise.

"Van Gundy is responsible for the Knicks' defense. How did he think about it?" Matt said in equal surprise.

In the CCTV live broadcast booth, Zhang Lili was a little surprised when he saw it, but he quickly reacted and said: "It is reasonable to play man-to-man with the Jazz, very reasonable, because no Jazz player has a strong offensive ability with the ball.

Under man-to-man defense, Zhao Dong can defend the Postman. Once a zone defense is adopted, other Knicks players will have to switch to guard the Postman. Therefore, I think it is indeed more reasonable for the Knicks to adopt man-to-man defense. "

There are too many people in the league paying attention to this game.

In Chicago, Jordan was watching the game with Phil Jackson at his mansion.

"That kid Feilong still values ​​the postman very much and doesn't worry about letting others switch defenses," Jordan said.

"No matter how hard the Jazz fights, as long as Feilong strangles the Postman, there is not much chance of winning. As Feilong said, the Postman has no offensive ability with the ball, so there is no need to double-team him. This is a huge flaw between him and the Jazz. Even so. Without the Knicks, it will be difficult for the Jazz to win the championship, they can't pass our level," Phil Jackson said.

"I just contacted Nike. They tried to send a postman to Chicago, but Adidas didn't agree." Jordan said suddenly.

Phil Jackson was startled, thought for a while and said: "If we have him and use his pick-and-roll and mid-range shooting abilities, no matter how strong the Feilong is, we can beat the Knicks."

"Adi won't agree. Last time Adi lost a large sum of money to Feilong. The postman will never be able to get rid of Adi in his life." Jordan said.

Delta Arena, the game is in progress.

The Jazz attacked, and Jeff Horasek hit a mid-range shot after the pick-and-roll, giving the Jazz a good start.

Back on the defensive end, the Jazz set up a zone defense formation.

The core gist of joint defense is only one thing:

It is to try our best to form a local area, use more to attack less, and concentrate the defensive force to surround and suppress the ball holder.

There is a qualitative difference between zone defense and man-to-man defense. The former defends the ball, while the latter defends people.

The Knicks attacked, and this time the Jazz's defensive formation was a two-one-two zone defense.

In this type of zone defense, two big men are on the wings in the low post, two guards are on the wings on the outside, and the small forwards guard near the free throw line.

This formation is the basic formation of zone defense, and all other changes are derived from this formation.

The reason why the Jazz play 212 is not because it suits the Knicks' offensive tactics, but because zone defense has just been allowed and the Jazz are not familiar with it. They can only play this simplest basic formation without making many changes.

If you are familiar with the zone defense rules, several formations can be changed at any time according to the opponent's offensive formation.

Jerry Sloan also tried it. If it didn't work, he switched to man-to-man.

"The Jazz will not double-team Feilong outside the three-point line, because no matter how accurate Feilong's three-point shot is, the Jazz can't be killed. On the contrary, the Jazz should hope that Feilong will take big shots from outside the three-point line."

Seeing Zhao Dong approaching the three-point line from the left wing, Bill Walton immediately analyzed it.

But what surprised Bill Walton was that Zhao Dong did not ask for the ball, but ran directly towards the basket.

Every zone defense formation has its defensive blind spots, and the defensive blind spots of the two-one-two zone defense include one at the top of the arc, one at the bottom of the basket, and one in the two bottom corners, which are four positions.

As soon as Zhao Dong ran toward the basket, he immediately attracted the Jazz's defense. The postman at the left waist immediately tried to prevent Zhao Dong from getting close to the basket.

He took a look at Billups' situation and found that it was good. There was a chance to pass the ball. He immediately turned around and blocked the postman behind him, asking for the ball outside the waist in the paint area.

Billups, who finally got a chance to play again and was even in the starting position, was very nervous. When he saw Zhao Dong's action, he immediately passed the ball in.

Zhao Dong faced the top of the arc, caught the ball with his right hand, and was blocked by the postman.

At this time, Greg Ostertag on the weak side and Russell on the free throw line immediately pounced over and double-teamed.

Especially Russell, he took one step down and reached Zhao Dong's left hand side. As soon as Zhao Dong got the ball, he was double-teamed and poked him over.

Zhao Dong firmly grabbed the ball with his right hand and moved outward to pass Russell's steal. At this time, he heard the friction of the sneakers behind him and knew that the double team on the weak side behind him was also coming. If he turned around and slipped , will be blocked right away.

So, he suddenly turned around, took a step back, and jumped up.

"Turn around and step back for a jump shot?"

At this moment, this thought flashed through the minds of countless people, including the postman and Russell.

Karl Malone and Russell pounced immediately, and Greg Ostertag, who had just pounced on Malone, immediately turned around and prepared to grab the rebound.

The postman jumped with all his strength, stretched out his big hands as much as possible, and pressed down on the basketball that Zhao Dong was holding up. But at this moment, he realized that something was wrong. The basketball that was about to be touched by him was getting further and further away from him.

Zhao Dong lay back in the air, and his terrifying core strength allowed him to effortlessly lean back to 40 degrees, reaching an acute angle. His height, his bounce, and this tilt angle made him completely Avoided the postman's block, and then the ball was released.

"Uh-huh!"

The ball was hit very accurately.

"Turn around and step back for a fadeaway jumper! Beautiful, the flying dragon's posture in the air is so beautiful, it's so picturesque!" Bill Walton roared excitedly.

"Comparing the fadeaway jumpers of Feilong and Jordan, Bill, who do you think is better?" Matt shouted excitedly.

"In terms of jumping, the two are almost the same. In terms of core strength, it seems that Feilong's back is more stretched. I bet that his airborne time is definitely not weaker than Jordan's. If this is the case, then his core strength should exceed Jordan's. Because his tonnage is greater.”

Bill Walton said seriously.

Matt said: "Feilong's fadeaway jumper is rarely used. I think this is because of his high efficiency, and he may dislike the fact that the shooting rate of this kind of post-up attack is not high enough.

But let’s not discuss whose shooting percentage is higher or lower for the moment. What I want to know is, who’s better at their moves? "

This question made Bill Walton frown and said: "Absolutely, but as I said just now, Feilong's core strength is better, which makes his posture in the air more comfortable. If we want to distinguish one up and down, I cast Feilong One ticket."

This statement made many Jordan fans dissatisfied, but they could not deny that Zhao Dong's actions were indeed no less than Jordan's.

On the court, the Jazz attacked and failed to find a chance after the pick-and-roll. Stockton made his own shot and missed it.

Big Ben grabbed the rebound and saw that Zhao Dong was entangled by the postman, so he passed it to Billups who came to respond.

The Jazz still use a two-one-two zone defense, and the bottom of the basket is a defensive blind spot.

Zhao Dong still did not position on the outside, but went directly to the bottom of the basket, attracting the Jazz on the low wings to return to the inside to defend the basket, and used his off-ball running to disrupt the Jazz's zone defense formation.

As soon as he reached the bottom of the basket, with the postman following him, he immediately retreated to the unoccupied right wing and asked for the ball at the top of the arc.

However, Stockton defended Billups very well. The latter failed to pass the ball immediately. Zhao Dong failed to get the ball when he retreated. The postman followed up again, and the open opportunity disappeared.

But he immediately turned around again, got rid of the postman, and cut to the basket again.

Just as Ben and Greg Ostertag reached the basket, Zhao Dong took the initiative to use their bodies to set up a pick-and-roll, completely throwing off the postman and pulling him to the low left wing. At this time, Billups passed the ball.

Zhao Dong caught the ball, and Jazz small forward Russell came from the high post to cover, but it was too late. After receiving the ball, he immediately turned around and took a step forward, facing Greg Ostertag, who was covering the ball. Remember the ferocious flying and hitting the basket.

"boom!"

The moment Greg Ostertag was knocked down, the Jazz rim exploded.

"Beep!"

The referee signaled that Greg Ostertag fouled and Zhao Dongjia made a free throw.

"Feilong played in the low post today probably to avoid the revised breakthrough rules in zone defense. This shows that the league's purpose of restricting him has been achieved. In positional battles, his opponents no longer have to worry about that kind of terrifying mid-to-long-distance impact. .”

Bill Walton laughed.

Matt said: "Outside breakthroughs are limited, which is a big restriction for Feilong, but his low-post ability is still extremely powerful, and his movement speed in the low-post is even more of a bug. Just like just now, the postman can't keep up at all. .”

Zhao Dongjia scored a free throw, 5:2, the Knicks took the lead away from home, and the Jazz attacked.

"Russell, help defend faster." Jerry Sloan roared.

Looking back, the Postman finally got an open position through two consecutive pick-and-rolls.

Stockton had quick eyesight and quick hands, and immediately threw away Billups and passed the ball over.

The postman caught the ball and made a jump shot, but just as he was taking action, Zhao Dong had already squeezed Russell away and defended him. He flew over and met his jump shot with a brutal volleyball block.

"Snapped!"

The ball he just shot was slapped away, Zhao Dong's huge palm hit him in front of his nose, strong wind blew past his face, and he couldn't help but close his eyes.

"yeah!"

Such a morale-boosting volleyball hat, and it was the opponent's core leader Postman, immediately made the away fans, the Knicks bench, and the players on the field cheer, and the morale was greatly improved.

"Haha, Zhao Dong jumped too high. He jumped in a sprint, which is more beneficial to blocking shots. This defensive height is too scary." Zhang Lili laughed.

"Postman, congratulations. Your shot has a soul. Do you think it's wonderful?" Zhao Dong said in a very cold tone.

"A soul like shit." The postman said angrily.

The ball came out and the Jazz served from the sideline.

Stockton moved after catching the ball. At this time, the whistle sounded. The referee pointed at Stockton and made a walking violation gesture.

"..."

Looking at the referee, Stockton was stunned.

"Ha ha……"

Zhao Dong laughed, and the first victim of the rules appeared.

If it were Jordan, this move would not necessarily be praised, just like James's delayed breakthrough in the future, because they are both the league's signatures.

Not Stockton, so his walk was blown.

He played in the low post today just to temporarily avoid the restrictions of this rule and adapt to the regular season next season. In the finals, the Jazz don't have a good center anyway, so beating the Jazz in the low post will still win the championship.

The ball is exchanged and the Knicks attack.

Two guards plus Oakley on the outside, two inside in the low post.

The Jazz still use a two-one-two zone defense, with small forward Russell in the high post.

Billups approached the top of the arc with the ball while making tactical gestures.

Zhao Dong was under the basket, saw the tactical gesture, and immediately moved to the left low post.

At this time, Stockton and Jeff Horasek on the left and right wings quickly moved to the top of the arc. At the same time, Russell in the high position also quickly moved to the top of the arc, forming a three-in-one situation, forcing Billup to Si moves the ball.

At this moment, the two-one-two zone defense allowed the Jazz to form a three-on-one situation at the top of the arc.

If the ball handler doesn't release the ball quickly enough, a double team will quickly form.

At this time, Oakley and Alan Houston, who had small openings on the left and right wings, were both ready to receive the ball.

At the same time, Zhao Dong, who had just withdrawn from the paint area, suddenly reversed and cut to the basket again. The postman was a step slower.

In the low post on the right wing, Greg Ostertag, who was defending the big man, quickly returned to defend the basket.

At the top of the arc, before being double-teamed, Billups passed the ball and hoisted the ball directly to the left side of the basket.

Zhao Dong controlled the rhythm, then took off, grabbed the hanging basketball with one hand, and smashed it violently.

"boom!"

Under the violence, the basket wailed.

Greg Ostertag failed to defend in time and jumped on the right side of the basket. He did not defend effectively, but he did not foul this time.

"Look, this is how dominant he is in the paint and around the basket when the mobility of the post player becomes a bug."

In the TNT live broadcast booth, Matt sighed.

Bill Walton also frowned and said: "It seems that Feilong is right. Defending for three seconds is indeed beneficial to him. He can use the gap between another low defender to leave the three-second zone and use the BUG-like movement speed to get rid of himself." The defender cuts to the basket."

7:2, Jazz attacked and called a timeout after serving.

"As long as the time difference strategy is used well, there is no one under the basket at this time, and Zhao Dong can take whatever he wants!" Zhang Lili said with a smile in the live broadcast booth.

"Time difference tactic?" Sun Zhenping nodded repeatedly and said excitedly: "It's like volleyball. I'll spike the ball when you get off."

"Yes, that's what happened just now."

Zhang Lili danced and explained: "Greg Ostertag happened to be on defense for three seconds. He withdrew from the three-second zone. Then Zhao Dong took advantage of this opportunity to get rid of the postman and cut into the basket. The opportunity came out. As long as he passed the The ball was timely and the score was quite easy.

Nelson's tactical ability is quite strong. In this tactic, he took several aspects into consideration, Zhao Dong's ability, and then used relevant rules.

If the Jazz wants to defend against this tactic, they can only ask Russell in the high post not to double-team Billups, but to move to the basket in advance, take side kicks, double-team the man without the ball, and prevent Zhao Dong from receiving the ball.

It can be said that there was no defensive three seconds in the past. The defender could be stationed under the basket all year round, eating, drinking and eating in the paint area. Zhao Dong's mobility would be greatly restricted in the paint area because there were too many people. You can only force a dunk or jump shot from outside.

But now that the three-second defense is implemented, the restrictions on him are released. The defensive side cannot accumulate too many people in the paint area, but instead amplifies the advantage of his movement speed in the paint.

This time the league said it had issued rules to restrict Zhao Dong, but I think it restricted his outside breakthroughs, but amplified his advantage inside. It's hard to say whether he gains or loses! "

"Listen, we're playing mixed defense now."

On the Jazz bench, Jerry Sloan changed his defensive tactics.

The reason for changing the defensive tactics is that in man-to-man defense, Stockton's defensive ability can suppress the rookie Billups very well, thereby suppressing the Knicks' offense.

But if you play a two-one-two zone defense, you won't be able to give full play to Stockton's defense.

But at the same time, the Jazz need a zone defense formation to speed up the defense against Zhao Dong, so he has to play a mixed defense.

The so-called mixed defense is man-to-man + zone defense.

He is also taking a risk, because the Jazz players don't even understand zone defense. What is a mixed defense but not a risk?

"John, you can keep an eye on Billups alone, understand?" he said to Stockton.

"clear."

"Others will still play two-one-two zone defense, do you understand?"

"clear."

Then, Jerry Sloan warned Russell again: "Your position should be closer to the low post. You must pay attention to the movement of the low post flying dragon. When he has the intention of cutting in, immediately move to the low post.

Feilong is not only the first point of attack for the Knicks, but also the main point of attack. From now on, I allow you not to double-team the opponent's perimeter. "

The timeout ends, the game restarts, and the Jazz attack.

"boom!"

John Stockton was using a pick-and-roll tactic, and the postman was targeted by Zhao Dong. He had no choice but to force a mid-range shot over Billups' head, and the ball hit the basket.

Jerry Sloan shook his head helplessly. The postman was stared at by the flying dragon. His attack was still very difficult. If this continued, it would be difficult to win!

The Knicks attacked, Billups advanced to the top of the arc, and Billups immediately attacked and pressed.

At the same time, Russell's position is a bit low. He can take one step below the free throw line, turn around and return to defend the basket, and only come out when the three seconds are up.

In the low post on the right wing, Greg Ostertag also glances at Zhao Dong in the low post on the left wing from time to time. Most of the defensive attention is on this side, and he does not defend the big man at all.

On the low left wing, postman Ma Long was also close to Zhao Dong's side. His thick right arm tightly clamped the latter's left arm to prevent him from moving at will.

Zhao Dong paid attention to Billups' situation and saw that he got rid of Billups. When he had a chance to pass the ball, he suddenly forced himself in. The postman immediately died. With the latter's strong upper body strength, he really entered. Don't go.

But this was just a fake move on his part. After the postman tried to resist, he suddenly stepped back and got rid of the postman's defense.

At this time, Billups' ball was passed.

Zhao Dong caught the ball and the postman pounced on him. He turned around and slipped away, easily beating the latter and entering the paint area.

At this time, Greg Ostertag and Russell above had already covered the basket, and Ben and Oakley got open opportunities at the same time.

But Zhao Dong didn't care about anyone. He suddenly took off in front of the two of them and threw with one hand. The ball flew over Greg Ostertag's head, bounced off the board, and passed through the basket accurately.

"pretty!"

Zhang Lili shouted happily: "Four inside attacks, a back-up mid-range shot from the edge of the paint, two dunks, and a rebound near the basket. Zhao Dong's rich offensive skills make him impossible to guard."

Sun Zhenping said with a smile: "Yes, two people from the Jazz have shrunk the bottom of the basket just now, but Zhao Dong doesn't have to go in at all. It's useless for you to shrink anymore. It will only give him space and opportunities to shoot outside."

"It's impossible to prevent death!"

Seeing Zhao Dong score another goal and make all 4 shots, the Jazz players, coaching staff, and fans were all very heartbroken and felt powerless.

"Feilong launched an unsolvable low attack at the beginning."

Bill Walton used one sentence to describe Zhao Dong's opening four offenses.

Matt shook his head and said: "The league has successively issued the Feilong Law, zone defense, and restrictions on the start of breakthroughs in zone defense. This has greatly restricted Feilong's outside attack. If the Jazz can't cope with his low attack, then All I can say is that the Dragons and Knicks deserve to win the championship, but the Jazz don’t deserve it.”

"Defending for three seconds should free up Feilong's hands and feet in the low post, making it easier for him to attack in the low post." Bill Walton laughed.

"Then you can't tie up Feilong's hands and feet, right?" Matt laughed.

Bill Walton nodded and smiled: "Actually, I heard Iverson's agent complained to the media that the league changed the rules for the start of the breakthrough. This is a great harm to Iverson. I think this Was it an accidental injury?”

Matt laughed and said: "Iverson's speed is too fast. I think it is right to have some restrictions. Otherwise, over time, there will definitely be an imbalance."

Bill Walton nodded: "People are always seeking balance. When the balance is broken, a new balance will be created."