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Chapter 142 In the new era, the Lakers have their own Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (updated in advance today)

"The new Lakers lineup is weird."

"Wharton is taking the initiative to start a small ball duel with Cole."

"It can be said to be a master-disciple battle!"

As the former chief assistant coach of the Warriors, the relationship between Walton and Kerr was both mentor and friend.

Walton's playing career ended in July 13, and he joined the Warriors as a rookie assistant coach in the new season of 7.

Walton was trained by Kerr.

I learned all my "skills" from Cole.

Cole's tactical system is also the basis of Walton's current Lakers tactics.

If Cole relies on Curry and Klay to carry forward the small ball tactics with the Warriors, he is a "Feng Qingyang", then Walton is like a "Linghu Chong" who learned "Dugu" from "Feng Qingyang" Nine Swords".

But now, in the eyes of everyone, Linghu Chong was going to use Dugu Nine Swords to kill Feng Qingyang.

Can you do it?

The game started soon, and all the answers lay on the court.

No one would have thought that the bulky Lakers center, whom Cole regarded as a "breakthrough," would become the man of the hour in the second quarter.

The seemingly "cumbersome" Jokic, after the team's tactics changed.

Completely liberated from the paint area, he transformed into the "center version" and "Lakers version" of the card dealer!

Put the organizational burden of the Lakers on your shoulders!

Originally, Jokic's current organizational ability is stronger than his independent offensive ability.

Previously, on the offensive end of the Lakers, Zheng Long played with the ball.

And Jokic is responsible for the pick-and-roll, as well as blocking positions under the basket and fighting for offensive rebounds.

but now.

Jokic stood at the top of the arc to deal the cards, provide support, and let his teammates play off-ball screens and air cuts!
The space of the small ball lineup is matched with four teammates who can run.

Coupled with Jokic's passing ability, the Warriors' defense was suddenly torn apart by the Lakers!
Originally, Zheng Long was playing singles with the ball, but the Warriors used zone defense and double-teaming, leaving other Lakers players appropriately open, and constantly putting pressure on Zheng Long.

but now.

It's not as simple as defending Zheng Long at all!
But Fan put too much pressure on Zheng Long.

The Warriors do not have the scumbag Pachulia as a traditional high center to protect the rim, and the defense at the basket is empty. Oladipo, Butler, and Ingram can also use Jokic's precise passing to reach the basket and cause damage. Kill.

Moreover, the three of them are not weak in breakthrough and layup abilities!
Oladipo's three-man basket is indeed average, and the outside can be left empty.

They all go to the basket, and if you put them down again, it will be for nothing!
"All the Lakers' offenses in these rounds have produced assists, and the entire team's movement is very active!"

"Jokic supported from the high post, and after forming a pick-and-roll with Zheng Long, Zheng Long went directly down, received Jokic's pass, pressed on Iguodala and scored the ball, and there was an extra penalty!"

"Oh ho ho ho! Incredible pass! Full of imagination! That Jokic from the regular season seems to be back! Jokic hit the ground and passed the ball to assist Butler for a layup!"

"The Lakers had a phenomenal performance in the second quarter! Jokic had 8 assists in a single quarter, and Zheng Long, Butler, and Ingram scored in double figures, scoring a combined 31 points!"

"At the end of the first half, the Lakers are 56 to 52 Warriors, leading by 4 points!"

The fans at Oracle Arena were completely dumbfounded by the fat man's date!

Panic has begun to spread among the home fans.

A Zheng Long is so thick and hard that it is unbearable!
Why is there another tall, fat guy popping up now?

Grass!
If the Lakers want to steadily win against the Warriors, someone must step up to share the offensive pressure for Zheng Long.

And Fatty Yue stood up!

Although Jokic successfully became an All-Star this season during the regular season, anyone with a discerning eye knows that he was voted in by the large number of Lakers fans.

Even Lakers fans admit it.

Compared with Butler, Jokic's performance this season is only at a quasi-All-Star level.

In the playoffs, Jokic's performance was also very unstable.

Even compared to the regular season, it has declined.

Averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists per game
For a second-year rookie, this is completely enough. For a Western Conference All-Star, it's far from it.

Except for the occasional outstanding performance in one or two games, more often than not, he is more like a "transparent person" on the court.

The intensity of the playoffs has increased, and the defensive end has consumed more. He is indeed only a sophomore, with many factors including shallow experience.

But today!

Trees move to death, people move to life!
Walton made a bold lineup attempt and once again found Jokic's advanced instruction manual!
It’s already 2017, and the center is still stuck under the basket waiting to eat the cake and grab the boards?
Wake up, my lord!
Times have changed!

Since the NBA introduced the defensive three-second rule in the 01-02 season, the role and status of the center has become worse year by year.

There were four major centers in the last century, and Howard came out in the new century. The media all said that James was replaced alone.

The centers of more teams, even starters, have been completely reduced to tactical marginal figures.

In recent years, with the continuous advancement of basketball concepts and the addition of new blood.

The NBA's requirements for centers have begun to change.

A "spatial" center has gradually become the standard for modern centers. They must not only be able to rebound, defend, and pick and roll, but they must also be able to shoot from long range and open up space for teammates.

The current Jokic is exactly the template of a "space-type" center, although he is not very outstanding in any of them at present.

Compared with the "spatial" centers that have established a foothold in the league today, Jokic has another ability-organizational ability.

Not only can he create space for his teammates, he can also complete the work of a point guard and provide support at the top of the key.

In this way, one more point guard is liberated!
There are a total of five people in the basketball game. If one more person is released, the winning rate can be said to increase exponentially!

Kerr has forgotten the last time he returned to the locker room with a "lead" mood. In the regular season, before facing the Lakers, the Warriors were almost always the team that led at halftime.

It ended up with the Lakers.
Every time I worry about how to play in the second half!
The Lakers' fat center's card-dealing ability is on par with Green's, and he can boast of shooting three-pointers. It's not like the team has never tried to leave Jokic open and shrink the defense.

As a result, Jokic made a decisive three-pointer, punishing the "smart" Green.

for a while.

Cole really didn't think of such a good tactic!

Mainly because Jokic's performance is like a sudden emergence!The Warriors were unprepared before the game!
Just like in the original history, the Raptors who defeated the Warriors to win the championship in 19 years suddenly popped up Fred Van Fleet-Van Jordan.

In the first few rounds of the playoffs, before playing the Bucks, this kid scored in single digits and showed his hips, so he was nicknamed "Fan Jordan" by the fans, mocking him for being as confident as Jordan in shooting - and only confident. Like it.

As a result, when it came to the finals, it was like a different person, and the title "Fan Jordan" was changed from a derogatory to a positive connotation.

It also became the key player for the Raptors to win the Warriors.

It was precisely because of Van Jordan's sudden outburst that it was difficult for the Warriors to handle, which ultimately led to the Warriors losing that series.

in fact.

This is also a highlight of one of Cole's weaknesses in coaching ability - under the reputation of the new small ball trend, he is stubborn, rigid and has poor on-the-spot reaction.

Cole's pre-game preparation is the best among the league's head coaches. Once major variables occur in the game that day, he is often difficult to handle.

Last time.

It was Cole who used bombardment tactics and gave Walton test questions. Today, Jokic was the test question that Walton threw to Cole.

How should a center who can organize and shoot from long range be restricted?
If Zheng Long knew what Cole was thinking at this time.I will definitely advise Cole not to think about it.

A few years from now, none of the 30 head coaches in the league can think of a way to completely restrict Jokic. Can your old midfielder come up with it in 15 minutes?
This is the "golden left hand" I got from the Nuggets in exchange for my open eyes!
When the stubborn Cole couldn't think of a better way for the time being, the Warriors began to use Dooku pick-and-roll in the third quarter.

Since I can't prevent it.

We can only try to rely on more powerful firepower and trust in the superstars.

The third quarter of the game.

Curry and Durant, who had more possessions, did perform better. Curry scored 15 points, Durant scored 13 points, and the Warriors scored 32 points in the third quarter.

But Zheng Long also played another playoff career representative single-quarter performance in the third quarter after keeping a low profile.

"Crazy, crazy! Zheng Long exploded without warning in the third quarter!"

"12 of 10 shots in a single quarter, 80.00% three-point shooting rate! Scored 25 points!"

"We can see from Zheng Long's red eyes his determination to win today's game!"

"The Lakers are 90 to 84 Warriors! Still leading by 6 points!"

After the third quarter, Zheng Long came to the side of the court and pumped his fist hard.

Three punches in a row!

It seemed to hit the vocal chords of the fans at Oracle Arena, and it also seemed to hit the cheeks of the Warriors players.

The game is obviously not over yet, but the Lakers seem to have won the game!
Zheng Long was not only provoking the Warriors.

It is even provoking the fans in the entire stadium!

If Zheng Long is given a microphone at this time.

Then Zheng Long will definitely say it.

"I led the team to defeat you at home the day before yesterday. Today, you will repeat the same mistake!"

In terms of momentum, the Lakers have become lawless, and after the Warriors struggled in the third quarter to no avail, they rallied to catch up in the fourth quarter, but failed to catch up with the Lakers.

when the game is over.

The Lakers lost the game 115 to the Warriors 107.

Many Warriors fans cried.

despair.

A deep sense of despair filled Oracle Arena.

Or confusion, or pain, or powerlessness, or anger.

The Warriors' home commentator's voice was dry: "Let us congratulate the Lakers for successfully winning tonight's game."

"With a big score of 3-1, the Lakers won the match point."

"The next game will be held at Staples, the home court of the Lakers. For the Lakers, if they win the next game, it will be the first time in seven years to enter the Finals."

"For the Warriors."

"If they lose the next game, they will miss the finals for the first time in three years."

"."

Warriors fans at Oracle Arena were reluctant to leave, sitting in their chairs thinking about life.

We were the runner-up last year, we were the champions the year before, and we still have Durant this year. Why, we were already trailing 1-3 in the Western Conference Finals and were on the edge of the cliff.

the more you hope, the harder you fall.

Last year, 73 wins set a historical record. Curry performed every day and won two consecutive MVP awards. However, he was overturned 1-3 by the Cavaliers in the Finals.

This year, it was a direct exchange of shots, replacing Barnes with the league's young king Durant. After easily advancing to the second round of the playoffs, he successfully defeated the Spurs 4-2.

Originally, the fans thought that they could win the championship this year and make up for last year's regrets.

but.

How could it be possible, how could we, with Durant, fall in the Western Conference Finals!

Still fell in the hands of the Lakers!
Don't accept it, completely unacceptable!

Today, the media immediately put the microphone in front of Jokic who scored 20 points and 21 assists after the game.

The last time a player scored double 20 for the Lakers in the playoffs was "Shark" O'Neal.

And that's points and rebounds. And today Jokic scored 20 points and 21 assists as a center, the first in NBA history!

He made history!

Jokic, who is usually carefree and joking, showed an awkward expression for the first time in front of the camera.

He looked toward Zheng Long behind him as if asking for help. Zheng Long smiled, stepped forward, hugged Jokic, and was interviewed with the media.

Being able to see Zheng Long smiling in front of the camera proves that Zheng Long is in a really good mood today!

When asked why this game played so well.

Zheng Long grabbed the microphone and helped Jokic answer the question: "Jokic told me before the game that he would transform into the legendary superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar today and lead me to win the game!"

"he made it!"

"The Lakers finally have their own new era of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!"

Jokic wanted to cover Zheng Long's mouth.

But Zheng Long’s mouth is too fast!

Jokic is good at pretending to be cool in front of his teammates, but Jokic really doesn't dare to say that in front of the camera!
Not far away, other Lakers players laughed when they heard Zheng Long's answer and Jokic's expression on the big screen.

Of course, media reporters will not miss this topic.

Combined with the popularity of the Lakers' win, the topic of "White Barr" successfully became a hot search topic in the sports section after the game.

Although Jokic's playing style is completely different from that of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

But we won, Lakers fans are happy!

Just blow and you're done!
While the Lakers and Warriors are playing fiercely in the West, on the other side, there is the East.

The game between the Cavaliers and Celtics has just ended in G4, and the Cavaliers are also leading 3-1.

James, who seemed "invisible" during the regular season and failed to even enter the top five in the MVP rankings, performed like a king in the playoffs.

Before the start of this series, some fans said that James would not be able to break out of the Eastern Conference this year.

However, James used 12 games, 9 games with 30+ points, and 1 game with 40+ points, to completely shatter the unrealistic illusions of other teams in the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics finished first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season.

In front of the Cavaliers, they seem to be the bottom team in the league.

He was pressed hard to the ground and rubbed.

With such a performance, the Cavaliers and James' voices for consecutive championships have reappeared after disappearing during the regular season.

This year's O'Brien Cup battle is about to enter its final rhapsody.

(End of this chapter)