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Chapter 148 Fierce battle against the pioneers

When it comes time to rotate the lineup, the Bucks have strong benches like Tim Thomas and Lynch Hunter who can average double figures per game, and the Warriors' bench players are not enough.

From the main force to the substitute, they are all offensive players on the outside, which is also a characteristic of the Bucks.

In fact, their head coach George Karl is also a head coach who pays attention to defense, but their current lineup is really unpredictable.

However, the Warriors' bench lineup is absolutely slow-paced, and the young players are also very good at fighting. It is impossible to say that they are beaten by the opponent.

When it came to the fourth quarter, the Bucks and the Warriors, who all relied on the outside line, were incomparable.

A few successful defenses and a few key successes settled the game.

At 118:104, the Warriors successfully defeated the strong enemy.

On the 7th, the Warriors ushered in the Portland Trail Blazers, one of their nemesis teams, at home.

In addition to the home game, there is also an away game with the opponent, which cannot be casual.

The current lineup of the Blazers is not neat either. Bunch Wells, a new force, is injured, and Sean Kemp, a fat man who has declined in state, is also injured.

Now their main lineup is still as luxurious, but there is no suitable rotation personnel.

This season, they have adjusted their starting lineup many times, always wanting to play more efficiently, but they did not expect to end up with the original five players, because the other selected players were all injured.

Damon Stoudemire, Steve Smith, Scottie Pippen on the outside, Rasheed Wallace on the inside, Arvedas Sabonis.

Because of the speed of "Little Flying Squirrel" Stoudemire, the Warriors changed another set of starters. Vontigue Cummings played the first position. up.

In the last few games of the season, changing the starting lineup is not all for victory. Because the Warriors are still lacking in strength, they have long thought about what lineup they will use to face different opponents in the playoffs.

Only Zhang Chen, Jamison and Larry Hughes are the definite starters, and the No. [-] position will be adjusted most frequently according to the opponent. A speedy and offensive guard like the Blazers, Blalock, will definitely not be able to keep up. They have good offensive power in all five positions, and it is impossible for Zhang Chen and Larry Hughes to switch defenses, so they can only use the younger Cummings, not just the Blazers, if they meet the Mavericks in the playoffs Or the Kings will also use this lineup.

The reason why it was so difficult to play against the Trail Blazers before is because of the gap in the inside line. The general inside line means that the Warriors are at a disadvantage on defense. Jamison can still pull back in the offense, but against Rasheed Wallace, Jia Mison is at a disadvantage. He suffers from height and strength, and the opponent can defend both inside and outside, and can attack inside and outside. It is too comprehensive.

Fortunately, another insider, Sabonis, moved more slowly because of his injury. In this case, the Warriors are not unable to attack the inside.

In this way, Larry Hughes will not be at a disadvantage when facing Steve Smith.

As for Zhang Chen, he has never been very afraid of Pippen's defense, especially because the opponent's age can no longer restore the super defense of the peak period.

The Trail Blazers without rotation personnel is equivalent to a beast with crooked teeth, and it will definitely not be able to gnaw hard bones.

Although the Warriors' personnel is so tidy at the beginning of the season, it is enough.

The Trail Blazers' offense started from the inside. "Roaring God" Rasheed Wallace hit Jamison with his back, turned over and made a jumper. If the method interferes, whether you can get in or not can only depend on how he feels.

Because Jamison did not put enough pressure on the opponent in physical contact, the ball was also easily hit.

It's difficult for him to defend this type of power forward, but in the West, there are so many powerful roles at this position, he must adapt to this intensity.

The Warriors' offense still starts with Zhang Chen. In fact, in this lineup, Cummings mainly defends and shoots open shots from the outside, and Zhang Chen is responsible for the organization.

Pippen's defense is in place, he is tall and long, if Zhang Chen shoots towards him, he is likely to be disturbed.

However, when Zhang Chen uses simple frontal shots, he usually faces shorter defenders than him. Facing Pippen, he naturally has another method, making a breakthrough with a big stride, and then pulling back. When Pippen's center of gravity changes, accelerate forward.

Not to mention the 36-year-old Pippen, even Pippen at his peak, would be very headache when faced with the absolute speed after this change.

When the speed increased, Zhang Chen squeezed the opponent to his side, jumped forward and scored the ball with a throw.

"Antoine, do you need help?" There is no doubt that Rasheed Wallace is the biggest headache for the Warriors now. If there is no way to deal with him, the Warriors will play very hard again.

If Jamison can't put a little pressure on the opponent, it can only be a flanking attack, and the Blazers' outside players all have the ability to make three-pointers, and flanking also faces a lot of risks.

"I want to try again. Although I can't completely restrain him, I will try my best to consume the opponent. There will be no problem with you and Larry in offense." Jamison said solemnly.

"Okay, I'm optimistic about you, work hard." Zhang Chen and Jamison clapped their hands together, and the two quickly took a defensive position.

The Blazers passed the ball to Wallace again, and the Warriors had no one to pinch. He chose singles again, and Jamison stood behind him and tried his best to hold it.

Wallace felt the power coming from behind, frowned, still sat inside, then turned over and shot a jumper.

The ball spun around the basket and fell in. Jamison was a little annoyed, and it was really difficult to guard.

Zhang Chen ran to his side and comforted him: "Keep working harder, try to squeeze the opponent as far away as possible before he catches the ball, and consume him all the time, he can't be so accurate all the time."

Jamison nodded, he also made up his mind.

On the offensive end, Zhang Chen broke through again, Wallace came up to help defend, Zhang Chen split the side, and Jamison hit two long-range points steadily.

Even if Wallace can be released, the Blazers' inside line will be empty after he goes out. If he doesn't go out and come to help defend like this, Jamison will have a chance.

The current Warriors are also difficult to defend.

The key is that Pippen's defensive ability is not as good as it was back then, and he can't restrict Zhang Chen very well. If his teammates can't beat the rest of the Warriors, it will not be easy for the Blazers to win.

The current situation is that although Cummings can keep up with Stoudemire better, it is still difficult to defend the opponent. Dampier is also at a disadvantage when facing Sabonis. Steve Smith's restrictions are not bad, and it is difficult for the opponent to keep up with him in terms of attack.

"Stoudemire's breakthrough, his speed is too fast..."

"Larry Hughes' crossover, Steve Smith looks old in front of him..."

"Jamison defended well this time, and Rasheed's shot went just wide of the basket."

"Pippen worked very hard. He was almost entangled with Zhang Chen. Few people used to be able to maintain an efficient offense in his defense, but the years are not forgiving. Zhang Chen's strength made him a little overwhelmed."

It seems that the two teams played very chaotically, the game was not smooth, most of the offense was singles by the stars, but at the same time they played very fiercely, because the two sides have not effectively solved their respective defensive problems.

When it comes to the rotation, the Warriors have an opportunity.

Usually this time is an opportunity for other teams, but the Trail Blazers really don't have anyone, and the injured are old and old. Now the only players who can play are small players who are usually used as training partners.

But the Warriors can join Blaylock to organize the second team at this time. Mark Jackson, Foyle, and Chris Porter are at the level of bench gangsters compared to the opponent's soy sauce substitutes.

The Blazers had to let the starters play a little longer, because the Timberwolves were still chasing after them. If they didn't play well in the final game, they might not even make it to the playoffs.

If you pay a lot of luxury tax, but you don’t even qualify for the playoffs, even the richest boss will go crazy, and someone will be unlucky if the boss is unhappy. Their head coach Mike Dunleavy is yelling on the sidelines. Roll up your sleeves and get on yourself.

"In the last 3 minutes of the game in the first half, the Blazers are now behind by 5 points. Stoudemire suddenly made a three-pointer, and the power of the ball was a little weaker..."

"Zhang Chen received the ball and began to sit inside with his back to Pippen. Larry Hughes ran past him. Zhang Chen seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He flicked the ball behind his head and pulled Rie Hughes went straight to the hoop, the Blazers fouled..."

"Larry Hughes made two free throws, Rasheed got the ball, passed it into Stoudemire's hands, he made a quick drive... another [-]-pointer, this one, totally unreasonable style of play."

Unexpectedly, once the opponent's main force came up, chasing points was quite effective.

After Cummings dribbled the ball for half court, he handed it to Zhang Chen. Zhang Chen caught the ball and shook it left and right to start at a high speed. He passed Pippen with a big stride, and then rushed to the basket. At this time, it is possible to layup and pass the ball, and the Blazers' defensive players are also a little tangled. Once tangled, Zhang Chen went down to the edge of the backboard, and the opponent could only foul.

Fouling Zhang Chen is simply giving points.

After making two free throws, Zhang Chen clapped his hands vigorously, "Defense, pay attention..."

He takes the lead in standing in the defensive position. At this time, he has to show his outside defense ability. Compared with the inside defense, because of the defensive position, the outside defense ability is a bit weak, but with his excellent With physical fitness, he can make opponents make more mistakes in a short period of time.

Because the Warriors strengthened their defense, "Little Flying Squirrel" strengthened his singles. This time he got rid of Cummings' defense again, and was about to make a shot when another figure appeared in front of him.

(End of this chapter)