Chapter 193

"The Clippers took Qin Ming, Paul George, and Patterson."

"This is a shift."

"Yes, that lineup didn't work very well, and it lost too many points. The bench team that Rivers relied on didn't bring him an effect, but instead dug a hole for his starting players."

"Actually, I think it would be better for Qin Ming to bring a substitute player. When he brings a substitute player, he has enough shots and can ensure that the entire team plays around him. As a core point guard with the ball to attack, this is his most comfortable and favorite way. Rivers is now adjusting the lineup. I believe they will do this in the next game. What's more, he can avoid the Lakers' starting lineup very well and won't be targeted too much."

"Yes, it's a win-win for the Clippers with Qin Ming on the bench. Qin Ming has gained enough shots and ball control, and the Clippers have also been completely strengthened."

Qin Ming caught the ball in the backcourt and pushed it all the way to the frontcourt.

In this offense, Paul George decided to let him play, so he stood directly in the bottom corner, waiting for an open shot.

Qin Ming watched the opponent go up to Anthony Davis, and continued to ask for a high pick-and-roll to hit Anthony Davis.

Zubac raised the ball and set a screen for Qin Ming. Anthony Davis directly went up to interfere with Qin Ming. After Zubac made an air cut, other Lakers players took turns to prevent Qin Ming from getting too good a chance to pass the ball.

After delaying Qin Ming's attack, Anthony Davis followed Zubac again, but this time the high pick-and-roll failed.

Qin Ming still had ten seconds to attack.

He decided to challenge Caruso.

Qin Ming jumped forward and broke through to the right. The bad luck after the acceleration made Caruso reach for the ball, but he failed.

Qin Ming broke through to the inside line. At this time, the three Lakers had shrunk to the basket, and he had no room to make a shot.

But Qin Ming is a good enough point guard, and he is also a good breakout player. Qin Ming directly threw the ball to the bottom line and fed it into Mann's mouth.

Mann missed an open three-pointer from the baseline.

Qin Ming also had no choice.

The opponent's bottom line three-pointer has a 30.00% hit rate, and it is normal to fail to make it.

The Clippers returned to defense, and the Lakers wanted to launch a wave of fast breaks. LeBron James was the first to bear the brunt and ran at the front with the ball. He was facing Qin Ming and Patterson.

LeBron James didn't hesitate, and started directly for a layup, which caused Patterson's foul.

LeBron James made two free throws, and the Lakers further widened the score.

Qin Ming caught the ball in the backcourt and gave it to Paul George who asked for it.

The latter singled out LeBron James, Patterson came up to cover, Paul George dribbled a step and directly pulled out Anthony Davis, Anthony Davis did not step forward to defend, but chose to squat to defend, Paul George's choice of this ball is extremely good.

His ability to find shots is one of the best in the league.

Paul George hit a three-pointer!

"Mann missed the corner there, and Paul George came back and shot one immediately."

"Anthony Davis can't come out, then Paul George and Qin Ming will give you three-pointers again and again. It is better for the Lakers to continue to expand their defense in the first half."

"But Qin Ming's breakthrough is also very fast, not to mention that he can break through points. If people like Mann can shoot comfortably, Vogel will also have a headache."

Vogel stood on the sidelines, touched his chin, and shouted at Caruso: "Expand!"

The latter nodded.

Rivers also stood on the sidelines and said: "Keep our offensive aggressiveness! Do a good job of defense!"

He guessed that the opponent might expand the defense in the next round to prevent the Clippers from making open three-pointers again and again.

The Lakers played a singles by Caruso.

He was facing Mann.

This young man's defensive enthusiasm is very good, and his performance on the court is also remarkable. He can be regarded as the backup forward that the Clippers rely on after Leonard's rotation.

Caruso missed a half-stop after an emergency stop.

But Anthony Davis got the offensive rebound and passed it directly to LeBron James on the outside. The latter made an open three-pointer. Paul George stepped forward too late, and the ball hit the basket.

"Protect our rebounds! Guys!"

Rivers yelled.

Qin Ming received the ball in the backcourt, and they decided to run a tactic for the ball.

After Paul George used the double screen from the bottom line, he pretended to make an air cut, but actually bounced back, evading LeBron James. The moment he stepped on the three-point line, Qin Ming's pass had already been in his hands.

The ball is very comfortable, and the texture of the basketball is all on the palm of the hand. This is also the pitcher's favorite catch.

Paul George continued to shoot three-pointers.

The ball still hits.

The starting lineups of the Clippers and the Lakers are constantly seeing tricks.

Although Vogel emphasized expanding the defense, they had to shrink in the face of Paul George's air cut, and he found an open three-pointer.

Vogel clapped his hands and said, "Good defense!"

Caruso organized the attack.

Caruso and LeBron James each came out with the help of a cover, and then LeBron James singled again.

The Lakers' offensive tactics have always been very simple, and they belong to the simplest batch of tactics.What they rely on is their will and ability to fight tough battles, and they have a series of players who can play singles.

Their player training also has a tendency to develop towards singles superstars.

LeBron James, Caruso, etc. are all very good singles stars.

Caruso received the ball and he faced Mann again.

Instead of shooting himself, he called for Anthony Davis' pick-and-roll. Mann was blocked by Anthony Davis and failed to grab the position. Zubac quickly defended him, but was passed by Caruso.

Although Mann's defensive effect is good, he lacks a lot of defensive experience. Facing Anthony Davis' air cut, he can only follow the opponent and has completely lost his defensive position.

Caruso tossed the ball lightly, Anthony Davis took off with both feet and dunked the basketball into the basket.

With 6 minutes left in the second quarter, the Lakers led by 12 points.

"If the game continues like this, it will be difficult for the Clippers tonight."

"Yes, in the face of the Lakers' offense, the Clippers are stretched. Although Mann is a good defensive player, he is only active and inexperienced. The ball was cut by Anthony Davis. He can't grab the ball. He can just retreat and defend. Patterson is still inside and can protect the frame."

Qin Ming held the ball in the backcourt, and he decided to continue to score for Paul George, who has a good touch.

But this time the Lakers' defensive tactics were implemented very clearly, and they expanded their defense line as soon as they came up.

Caruso directly waited for Qin Ming to come over in the LOGO area, and other players also stuck to the players he was defending.

Because both Qin Ming and Paul George need space, and they don't have any good insiders, there is no one inside.

(End of this chapter)

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