Chapter 719: Play it as soon as possible
When it comes to Li Liang's defense, the Cavaliers can do it in the Eastern Conference Finals.
At least the Cavaliers did a good job in defending Li Liang's three-pointer.
For example, in the fifth game, five three-pointers in a single quarter are not a problem with the Cavaliers' defense, but it is entirely because Li Liang is cheating.
When Li Liang was not cheating, for example, in the fourth game, Li Liang missed three-pointers under the Cavaliers' defense.
Since the Vicky strategy failed, the best way for the entire league to deal with Li Liang is the Stevens strategy.
The so-called triple defense, one follows, one stares, and one looks.
A follower means having a player with strong close defense ability to follow inseparable.
One thing to watch is to have a player with good defense capabilities, and to come and assist with defense at any time while taking good care of his opponents.
One thing is that when Li Liang holds the ball, there must be another person in the distance, pay attention to Li Liang's passing line, or cooperate with two people to double-team when necessary to delay obstacles.
Under such a triple defense, Li Liang can still score 40 points in a single game in the playoffs. Apart from saying that black technology is awesome, you have nothing to say.
After all, defense is always passive, and the players' energy is limited, and the Pacers are not vegetarians.
But if you can't even do these three levels of defense, that's really sorry. Li Liang scored 50 points in a single game and scored 60 points, and it's not impossible for him to smash you to pieces by himself.
After all, for Li Liang, physical strength is not a problem at all. Not only does he have the bonus of physical runes, he also has two bottles of physical fitness Gatorade at any time in the locker room.
Li Liang, who was in the finals, took turns to use various props and did not hesitate to use anger value, made his scoring explosive ability in the finals basically only Michael Jordan can match - although it cannot last for every game.
He is even more terrifying than Kobe. Kobe has played in the finals so many times, and he has only scored 40 points in a single game.
Steve Cole called a timeout.
There is no big mistake in Cole's opening arrangement.
In the first quarter of the first game, both sides were conducting tentative offense and defense, and it was unlikely to target them as soon as they came out.
Cole was worried that excessive targeting Li Liang would make the others in the Pacers feel.
By then, Li Liang can't help but the others will bloom more, and the situation will be even worse.
Moreover, as the one with the advantage of paper strength, Cole still hopes to be the main side, be able to overwhelm the Pacers in offense, maintain normalcy in defense, and adapt to the situation.
But the situation in the arena was unpredictable. But Li Liang's shot was so accurate and fierce.
The Warriors player was obviously tight at the beginning. Kerr believes that instead of being passively beaten on the defensive end, the key is to hit the shot in the offense. You can't treat the head when you have a headache or a foot hurts.
Cole's idea is still very correct. The Western teams generally use offense as the core of their operation. If they feel that they are not going well, they will pause and adjust the tactics to strengthen the offensive success rate.
Eastern teams generally have the opposite effect. If they feel something is wrong and they are lagging behind, they need to strengthen their defense and increase their intensity.
Different team building ideas will bring different on-site tactical choices.
Therefore, the tactical adjustment given by Cole is to make more three-pointers until he makes a move.
As for Li Liang, he still asked Green to defend against the position, but he asked Green to be close to his body to improve his attention and intensity.
It is theoretically difficult to keep the touch hot after a timeout.
This is true of common sense, but Li Liang is not in line with common sense.
After the timeout, Klay Thompson received Curry's pass from the left and made a three-pointer, but he still didn't make the goal.
The bad touch is contagious, and the Warriors are obviously a little impatient.
McGee got the backcourt rebound and passed the ball to Li Liang, who dribbled the ball from the left.
This time Green came over to defend himself.
But so what if you are close to your personal defense? Li Liang is no longer the one who can only throw three points.
He accelerated his breakthrough directly, rushed into the basket, and made a layup to cause Bogut's foul.
Li Liang's breakthrough was a clever trick, and he wouldn't have any fancy anyway, just holding the ball and rushing in.
He went to the free throw line and made both free throws. Li Liang had scored 11 points and beat the Warriors 11:0 alone.
The Warriors are now in urgent need of breaking the finals' scoring drought.
At this time, Curry stood up and took Green's pass from high to high. Bogut played a big shot again after covering it.
In the first game, Bird's defensive strategy against the team was to switch defenses after pick-and-roll, reduce the gaps in defense, and not give the Warriors the chance to intersperse and cut.
If you play a small game, it depends on the player's personal abilities.
Curry dribbled continuously against McGee, then took a quick stop and jumped to the point where he was a little in the horn position, hit two points, and the Warriors' first goal in the finals.
All the fans of the court and the Warriors players on the scene breathed a sigh of relief and finally scored a goal.
But looking at the score, 11:2, it only took more than two minutes in the first quarter.
Then, Li Liang passed the ball to Danny Granger. Granger played Barnes with the ball, but was blocked by Bogut, who was assisting in defense.
Thompson took the ball and counterattacked quickly, and the layup caused JR-Smith to foul.
The cheers of the fans at the scene were deafening, and the Warriors were slowly recovering.
It has to be admitted that the Warriors' defense is indeed excellent, especially their ability to suppress the front line.
Danny Granger, JR Smith will be under much greater pressure on both offense and defense than against the Cavaliers.
Thompson made both free throws, 11:4.
Then, Bogut contributed a big hat again on the defensive end. Li Liang passed the ball to McGee. McGee wanted to dunk, but Bogut suppressed McGee and gave another big hotpot!
The Warriors' momentum was exerted, and Bogut's two big hats were very encouraging.
The Warriors counterattacked quickly, Curry passed the ball to Green at the top of the arc. Green received the ball, and was empty in front of him, and took a three-pointer!
Didn't enter...
There was no idea at all, and the ball hit the basket and bounced out far away.
McGee won the rebound and gave it to Li Liang.
Li Liang passed the ball with the ball and saw that the Warriors didn't double-team him, and he used Green, a fool, to defend himself face to face.
Green was just overwhelmed, and now he learned to keep his distance.
OK, keep your distance and you can control it.
After halftime, Li Liang made a fake pass move, and then fired directly from two steps away from the three-point line.
Three points in the longest!
At the beginning, Li Liang felt that he felt very good, so he did not hesitate.
"Swish!"
Go again!
After scoring the goal, the volume at the Oracle Arena was estimated to be reduced by half.
Four minutes into the game, scored four three-pointers, and the Warriors who shot doubted their lives...
You should know that this season's regular season, the Warriors' three-point shooting and hit percentage are the best in the league.
"He's too relaxed, too relaxed, he's the most relaxed of everyone in the game. Because he's been playing in the finals for three years, it's not a difficult task for him."
Jeff Van Gundy has already bragged against Li Liang on the sidelines.
But what Van Gundy said was right. Li Liang was indeed very relaxed. He didn't use any props, so he felt surprisingly good.
The Warriors were too tight. It can be seen from Green's defense that he would get close to his body after the three-pointer was made, and he would immediately leave after being bounced.
The result of this strategy is that Li Liang targets you at any time, and the more he fights, the easier he can beat you to death.
14:4, the score difference was quickly widened to 10 points.
No one scored a score except Li Liang on the Pacers.
For other teams, this may be a bad news.
Because one person feels too good, others can't open it, and the end result is that they often win the data and lose the game.
But Li Liang is not afraid, he can really win both data and games.
After hitting a three-pointer, Li Liang was not sweating much. He slowly retreated and ran towards his half, looking at the five Warriors with a cold look, as if accepting their challenge.
Li Liang did not mean to look down on the Warriors. He knew that the Warriors were very strong, so you can perform as soon as possible.
Chapter completed!