NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 123 [How to break the game]

The Lakers are still the main triangle offense.

But different from the first half, in the second half, the end point of the triangle offense is mostly inside.

Let Bynum and Odom take turns to attack O'Neal.

Zen Master's intention is also very obvious, that is, to continue to consume O'Neill's physical strength.

This made O'Neill a little uncomfortable.

But this time, Wade stood up.

He asked White Chocolate to pick and roll for him, and after the pick and roll, he faced Lu Yusheng directly.

This is the same routine as the early part of the first quarter, using the pick-and-roll to get rid of Kobe's defense and break through the Lakers' No. [-] position.

Lu Yusheng was lucky enough to prevent his breakthrough once before, so Wade never continued to use this strategy.

Unexpectedly, in the second half, Wade used this strategy again.

Lu Yusheng lowered his center of gravity and opened his hands!

Wade dribbled the ball under his crotch, suddenly changed direction and accelerated, and broke through to the right! !

Swish!
Although Lu Yusheng came to his senses and stretched out his hand to the right, his speed was obviously still slow. Wade passed him like a gust of wind, and he just touched a little basketball by chance...

This is too fast!
Both Wade and Baron Davis are known for their sharp breakthroughs. They both embrace super explosive power and speed, and their dribbling skills are extremely skilled.

But there are still differences between the two. Wade's horror is that this guy basically does not slow down when changing directions, which makes Wade's breakthrough obviously more deadly.

After Wade broke into the inside, the inside could only come to defend. Wade passed the ball to Haslem, who was in the open position, and scored with a clean shot.

Lu Yusheng knew that this was a problem he would have to face sooner or later in the second half.

Wade only jumped at him once in the first half, and that time Lu Yu was defended purely because of a fluke prediction.

What was even more fortunate was that Wade never tried to get past Lu Yusheng again.

But a fluke is a fluke.

Lu Yusheng knew that this would come sooner or later.

And when Wade easily broke through himself this time, there will only be more in the future.

For the Lakers to attack.

Lu Yusheng passed the ball to Luke Walton after he dribbled the ball halfway.

He himself took advantage of Odom's off-ball screen and ran out of an open space!
Wharton's ball was passed quickly!

But White Chocolate quickly followed. After Lu Yusheng took the ball, he realized that none of his teammates had a chance, so he began to dribble.

Facing White Chocolate's single defense, Lu Yusheng used Tim Hardaway's [Crotch Changing Breakthrough], which he had already mastered well, to easily get past Bai Qiao.

This signature breakthrough, in the face of top defenders, is actually not that easy to break through.

But facing a defender with weak defense like Bai Qiao, there is basically no solution.

After Lu Yusheng broke through, he attracted the defense and passed the ball to Odom who was in the open. Odom scored with a mid-range shot!
However, immediately afterward, in the next round of the Heat's offensive, as expected by Lu Yusheng, Wade once again broke through Lu Yusheng's defense.

This time Lu Yusheng defended even harder than in the previous round, but he still couldn't resist Wade's sharp breakthrough.

Lu Yusheng felt a little helpless, he played four games, other types of defenders, with his current defensive level, as long as he tried his best, he could actually limit them.

Only for guards like Wade and Baron Davis, if they defend alone, they have almost no power to parry.

This is determined by the natural physical disadvantage of the yellow race, and it cannot be compensated by the brain, but by basketball wisdom.

The commentator William Jones said, "I don't know if it's because Lu is too tired, but Wade has broken through his defense for two consecutive rounds, and using these two breakthroughs, Wade has created scoring opportunities for his teammates. "

"I think stamina is only one aspect of the reason," Bird said, "Judging from Lu's breakthrough strength in attack just now, it shouldn't be a matter of stamina."

"That is...he may not be able to limit Wade's breakthrough?" William Jones said, "But the problem is, I remember when he was replaced in the first quarter, didn't he limit Wade well?"

Bird said, "It's not easy to say. In the first quarter, I remember that in the first round after he came on the court, he almost perfectly resolved Wade's breakthrough."

"And twice," added William Jones.

"Yes, and after that, Wade did not take the initiative to find Lu like he broke through Smash Park, so we all think that Lu successfully restrained Wade, but... how should I put it, one round Defense really doesn't explain the problem, from the two shots just now, it seems that Lu is not good at defending Wade's breakthrough."

"Ah."

"But it's okay, how many players in the league can limit Wade's breakthrough, besides, he is just a rookie." Larry Bird said, "But in this scene, the Lakers will be more uncomfortable, because the restrictions are not enough. If you can't stop Wade's breakthrough, you can't limit the Heat's offense."

"You said...is it possible for the Lakers to double-team Wade?"

"That's not going to work at all." Bird immediately denied, "I said it in the first quarter, Wade is the kind of player who puts the ball first. If you go to double-team him, that's exactly what you want. If you make a breakthrough, you can directly drive the whole team."

"Then what else can the Lakers do to limit him?"

"Actually, with Kobe's defense, it's okay to restrict Wade, but the problem is that Wade has been avoiding Kobe's defense. He is unwilling to face Kobe. Physical strength may affect his offense, which is not very cost-effective, so the best way is for someone to defend Wade alone, but now...the Lakers probably don't have such a person."

"Let's see what Zen Master has planned," said William Jones.

"Or..." Bird said, "I actually really want to see how Lu, a rookie, will make adjustments when faced with such a predicament. After all, judging from his previous performance, this kid is still very good." I have ideas, so I am quite looking forward to how Lu will respond if Zen Master does not call a timeout to adjust."

On the court, Zen Master did not call a timeout to adjust this.

The next round, the Lakers attack.

This time, Lu Yusheng took the initiative to ask Wharton for the ball.

When Lu Yusheng received Wharton's pass again, facing Bai Qiao, he resolutely broke through Bai Qiao again!

When Lu Yusheng broke into the inside line, he made a small face-up throw!

With this ball, O'Neill threw it almost desperately, trying to block the shot!

But this ball Lu Yusheng had predicted that he would jump out to block the shot, so he adjusted the arc very high, the basketball passed O'Neal, and scored hollowly!
Bird laughed, "See, this is Lu's response. He really can't prevent Wade's breakthrough, but your Williams also can't prevent my breakthrough. You Wade can break through me to score. To drive teammates, and I can do the same.”

"Well, it's very smart, use magic to defeat magic. Wade hit him twice, and he retaliated, hitting white chocolate twice, at least he didn't lose in the scene."

"But this move, the Heat actually have a way to deal with it. Don't forget, Gary Payton is still sitting on their bench. Although Payton has not played much time in these games because of a hand injury, But let him come up to limit the rookie Lu, I think there is no problem, you all know what the glove is best at." Bird said.

Bird's prediction was very accurate. When Lu Yusheng used his breakthrough to hit White Chocolate twice in a row, the Heat immediately requested a timeout, took Gary Payton from the bench, and replaced Bai Qiao.

In this game, Gary Payton only played in the first half of the second quarter, so he never played against Lu Yusheng.

At this time, he was ordered to be replaced in danger, and everyone could see what he was here for.

Lu Yusheng still feels very kind to Gary Payton. After all, the third star signature skill given to him by the system is Gary Payton's [Side Steal].

Moreover, anyone who has watched the ball knows how terrifying this guy's defense is.

Therefore, Lu Yusheng still wanted to experience his level of defense.

The Lakers attacked, and after Lu Yusheng dribbled the ball for halftime, Gary Payton immediately stepped forward to defend.

Lu Yusheng didn't choose to pass the ball at the first time, but started dribbling directly to mobilize Gary Payton's center of gravity, trying to break through him.

Lu Yusheng believes that even though he was such an excellent defensive player, but now that he is old and has unhealed injuries, he has no need to be afraid of him.

But what Lu Yusheng didn't expect was that no matter how he dribbled to mobilize Gary Payton's center of gravity, he would not be easily fooled. ], Gary Payton only adjusted the distance slightly backwards vigilantly, and did not lose any position.

Great!

Lu Yusheng was under a lot of pressure. The last time he encountered this level of defense was when he was training with Corbett.

He tried a few more times, but he still couldn't find any breakthrough, and he no longer forced himself to pass the ball.

In the next round, Lu Yusheng once again tried to break through Gary Payton.

This time, after he faked a breakthrough to the left, he accelerated and made a breakthrough to the right!

But what Lu Yusheng didn't expect was that Gary Payton didn't take this fake move at all, he just moved to the right, and suddenly made a steal!
Lu Yusheng panicked immediately, and hurriedly dribbled the ball backwards!

Only then did he avoid Gary Payton's steal, but because he dodged too hard, he staggered and almost fell to the ground, very embarrassed.

Fortunately, the ball was not lost, so Lu Yusheng could only choose to pass the ball again. In the end, Kobe scored against the man before the end of the shot clock.

With the second ball, Lu Yusheng really felt the terror of Gary Payton on the defensive end.

He seems to be able to easily see your fake breakthrough, and thus predict your real breakthrough route, and directly predict the steal.

If he was young, Payton would have probably broken the ball just now.

He really wants to know, is this kind of prediction a talent, or is there some trick?
"It seems that what you predicted was completely correct. After Gary Payton came on the court, Lu would not have any chance to use breakthroughs to create opportunities for himself and his teammates." William Jones said.

"If my guess is correct, then the Lakers' offense may only rely on Kobe's personal ability, but this is not good news. When the Lakers need Kobe to solve problems all the time, it means that their tactics must be Killed," Larry Bird said.

……

Lu Yusheng was also very anxious on the court.

The defensive end couldn't prevent Wade's breakthrough, and he could have used the soft persimmon of white chocolate to save the city, but now, the soft persimmon was replaced by a hard bone.

It means that he is now completely restricted on both offensive and defensive ends.

When he can't play, the Lakers' tactics will fail, and Kobe's personal ability can only be used to solve the problem, but this is not a long-term solution.

How to break the game?

……

The Lakers were attacking, and when Kobe was shooting, O'Neal, who was saved to defend, fouled.

Kobe makes a free throw.

Payton was standing next to Lu Yusheng.

"The ball just now, how did you predict that I would break to the right?" Lu Yusheng asked.

Gary Payton glanced at him, "Is this difficult, point guard nemesis."

It turned out that he had also read that report, which made Lu Yusheng even more ashamed.

"Point guard nemesis won't get you two near steals in a row, I've already slapped the guy who wrote that article, so...don't bring that up."

Peyton smiled and looked at Lu Yuyu.

"So...can you tell me how you predicted it just now?"

"I can't tell you too much in detail, because it's not only a question of skills, but also the accumulation of experience. If you've been in the league for more than ten years like me, you've been dealing with guys who are as fast as animals every day. You will also accumulate a certain amount of experience, and these experiences will become part of your body, so that you can instinctively make predictions." Payton said.

Lu Yusheng nodded. He believed that Peyton hadn't lied to him. Experience is indeed very important in defense.

"Since you are a rookie, I can tell you that there are two important points for defensive breakthrough." Gary Payton said suddenly.

"What is it?" Lu Yusheng asked hurriedly.

"The toes of the other party when they broke through, and their eyes."

"Toes? Eyes?"

Lu Yusheng didn't seem to be able to understand this for a while, but there was no more time for him to ask for advice, because the Heat served and Payton went to catch the ball.

Heat attack.

Gary Payton dribbled the ball halfway, Lu Yusheng stepped forward to defend, trying to put some pressure on Payton.

But Payton didn't stick the ball at all, and passed it directly to Wade.

Facing Kobe, Wade didn't fight at all, and directly reached out to call the pick-and-roll.

After Payton stepped forward to give him a pick-and-roll, Lu Yusheng still faced Wade, and Wade dribbled to break through!
Lu Yusheng was a little nervous, he silently recalled what Peyton said just now.

Toes, eyes...

Lu Yusheng lowered his center of gravity, staring down at Wade's feet while keeping his eyes up.

But this... it seems that there is nothing to see.

And Wade's eyes didn't seem to catch anything.

Can this predict the direction of his breakthrough through his eyes?
And on the feet.

Except for the pair of signature shoes that Converse gave Wade, which looks good, I really can't see anything else.

Could it be... the direction of his breakthrough is related to the direction of his toes?
Is it possible... Whichever foot's toe is forward is the direction in which to break through?

Lu Yusheng was thinking, when suddenly he saw Wade's dribbling rhythm and frequency getting faster and faster!
Obviously, this is over!
Lu Yusheng took half a step back. He finally decided to take a gamble this time!
Just bet on the direction of his toe-toed foot!

(End of this chapter)