Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 156 No dribbling, but strength
If there were no accidents, Wang Hao would naturally do so.

But the playoffs are just around the corner. For Wang Hao, winning the game is the most important thing.

After all, their opponent is the Spurs.

Others may underestimate this Spurs team, and even many media absolutely believe that the Spurs won the championship last year was pure luck.

Indeed, this Spurs team is definitely not a complete Spurs, and its strength is far from unmatched.

But he knows very well that as long as that man is there, the Spurs will have a strong opponent for the All-Stars.

Although the Spurs have flaws in their lineup, the Sonics also have flaws. Everyone is equally divided.

When it comes to the match, the two sides must be fighting each other's weaknesses, and it depends on who is more lethal.

Facing Wang Hao, Popovich and the Spurs will definitely have special preparations, especially in defense of three-pointers.

Once the three-point shot is restricted, he has to find another way, which greatly requires other offensive methods.

Without a three-pointer, he can still score, and even score more easily. Do the Spurs still dare to bet on his three-pointer?

The so-called other offensive methods are just to create space for three-pointers, and he is most confident in three-pointers.

Some people may think that there is nothing else to think about. It must be a breakthrough. Let's see who dares to defend like this?
If it was against other teams, Wang Hao would have done it.

However, this is the Spurs, and the two major insiders of the Spurs are both at the best defensive player level.

Needless to say, David Robinson has won the best defensive player, as for Duncan.

Duncan has never won the best defensive player, but he has appeared in the defensive first team all year round.

He's not the type of player who can grab a lot of rebounds and block a lot of shots, but his defense is absolutely top-notch.

Some people even said that Duncan has never won the best defensive player, which makes the gold content of the best defensive player award a lot lower.

This may be an exaggeration, but it is the truth.

It's not that Duncan's strength is not worthy of the best defensive player, but the league's conscious move to divide pork.

In the history of the NBA, in the same season, there are only two times that can win the MVP and the best defensive player at the same time.

Jordan in 1988, and Olajuwon in 1994.

To put it bluntly, under normal circumstances, NBA officials are not willing to award these two most important awards to one person at the same time.

Duncan actually had a chance, but unfortunately he didn't realize it.

In the face of Duncan and Olajuwon's defense, you say that Wang Hao is going to die, isn't this courting death?

To be honest, Wang Hao really has no information to break through the ten-finger barrier between the two with their defense and defense capabilities.

From this perspective, breaking through the basket is not a good choice.

Mid-range, this will be the weakest link in the Spurs' defense, and it is also what Wang Hao needs to target.

The Spurs' outside defenders blocked the three-pointer and left behind to the two insiders.

At this time, there should be many opportunities in the middle distance.

In fact, this is not just Wang Hao's idea, Paul Westphal is the same, he wants Wang Hao to shoot more mid-range shots.

Wang Hao didn't delay either, and quickly put his skills to the middle distance.

CM: 86
In terms of shooting alone, Wang Hao is already at the top level in the NBA, and this is not an exaggeration.

Whether it is a three-pointer or a mid-range shot, he can be called an expert.

Of course, this expert is not one of those experts who stand up and talk all day, he only plays basketball.

Of course, it is also related to not paying attention to three-pointers at this time. After 20 years, there should not be too many people with this level.

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On April 4, US time, due to the surrounding circumstances, just after four o'clock in the afternoon, many people gathered outside the Key Arena.

Because on this day, the playoffs finally started.

In two days, coupled with targeted arrangements, the Sonics are already very familiar with the Spurs.

Although it is impossible to fundamentally change the tactical style of play, there is still some pertinence.

Of course, there is no need to change the tactical style of play. Now the Supersonics' outside-centered style of play is developing very well.

Although this is the era of centers, the Bulls have won three consecutive championships twice, but there is no super center.

Key Arena, home team locker room.

The warm-up is over and we are back in the locker room.

Basketball games are like this. Before the fans enter the court, there will be a warm-up, and then the appearance ceremony.

As for what the audience sees, the players will shoot before the game, which is not actually a warm-up.

Before the game starts, just shoot and look for the feel.

After all, most NBA games are broadcast live, even if there is no nationwide live broadcast, they are also broadcast live on local TV stations.

And the live broadcast of the TV station must be on time. No matter whether it is ahead of schedule or a few minutes behind, it is not allowed.

Not to mention, some games still have two consecutive live broadcasts, and you have to wait for the last game to finish.

It's okay if it's delayed, after all, both teams are ready, but the game ended early, so what should we do?
This requires preparation in advance, and all preparations before the official competition will end in an early time.

As for the extra time, it is actually the time for players to practice shooting, and the length of this time is not fixed.

Everyone on the Sonics is waiting to play, waiting for their playoff run.

As the head coach, Paul Westphal will naturally not waste such time, doing the best time to mobilize before the game.

"Did you hear that? Our opponent is the Spurs, the defending champions. Is there that feeling of fear?
To be honest, I have a point, after all, this is the defending champion, the best team in the league last year.

Otherwise, we would not have thought about how to avoid the Spurs before.

Not just me, everyone is more optimistic about them, think they can easily pass us.

To be honest, we are indeed very unfortunate today, we can only rank No.3 despite our No.4 result.

If this result is replaced by the Eastern Conference, we will be the first, but the reality is that we are now facing the defending champion.

I sometimes wonder, why, why is our team so unlucky?

So, are we going to give up on ourselves and just give up the game? "

After asking this question, Paul Westphal did not rush to speak, but glanced at everyone.

"of course not!"

"of course not!"

"of course not!"

Gary Payton was the first to refuse. As a team leader, he needs to express his opinion.

The second is the roar of the entire team.

Finally, the head coach Paul Westphal, an old guy with a loud voice.

"Yes, of course not, why? Why are we unlucky, why are we admitting defeat?

Is San Antonio strong?Maybe, but it's more interesting to teach a stronger opponent a lesson, isn't it?
Perhaps, the goddess of luck did not favor us, so we will use our own strength to make a way. "

(End of this chapter)