king of defenders

Chapter 453 "X" Tactic

This time Spoelstra's idea is to quickly counterattack and let Meng Yun, Wade, and Dragic execute as much as possible, without waiting for Bosh and Luol Deng, unless there is really no chance.

But this is still not enough. Playing like this is tantamount to relying entirely on the personal abilities of the backline players. Even if there is cooperation, it is very simple. It requires high finishing ability of the players and consumes a lot of physical energy.

Another point is that in this way, the role of Luol Deng and Bosh will be weakened.

In addition, it also suffers at this height on the defensive end. It is obviously at a disadvantage against the Pelicans, which further widens the point difference between the two sides.

"What is the coach thinking?"

"I don't understand, but the coach must have his reasons for such an arrangement."

"But we are all behind by 18 points, and this is only the second quarter."

Even the Heat's substitute players couldn't help but worry, even if they can't win this game, it doesn't matter, it won't look good to lose by [-] or [-] points.

Spoelstra frowned, ignored the others, and signaled a substitution, replacing Luol Deng with Green.

More than two minutes later, Spoelstra shook his head helplessly, and made another substitution, replacing Wade, Bosh, and Dragic. The previous personnel adjustment failed again, and Green replaced Luo Rolle Deng can't do it either, Green's speed is faster than Rolle Deng's, and he can also provide some three-point support, but it is slightly better.

At this time, there was not much time left in the second quarter. Coach Spoelstra took a deep breath and waved his hand: "That's it for the first half. Let's wait for the second half. It seems that the lineup can't be changed. Let’s start with the law.”

Intermission.

The Heat players whispered, talking about the game just now, mainly about the lineup, but they didn't dare to ask coach Spoelstra, because the coach was obviously thinking about something.

"Meng." Joseph Young leaned over and asked in a low voice, "What do you think the coach is thinking?"

"I don't know." Meng Yun shook his head.

The second half begins.

Spoelstra did not send the main players, but sent a substitute lineup, which surprised the Pelicans. I can't help but wonder if the Heat just gave up?
Of course not.

After playing for more than three minutes in the third quarter, Spoelstra made a substitution, replacing Dragic, Bosh, and Whiteside. Meng Yun was flammable. He spread the tactical board and said: " Still follow our previous style of play, but Meng and Dragic, you must pay attention to quick counterattacks. If you have the opportunity, you must resolutely counterattack quickly. You don’t have to wait for Bosh and Whiteside, you must use the fastest speed End the offense, even if it's a counter three."

Meng Yun frowned, exchanged glances with Dragic, nodded and said, "Yes."

The game continues.

According to coach Spoelstra's instructions, Meng Yun and others still played according to the previous style of play. Dragic played the 1st position, Meng Yun was the 2nd position, and Dragic played the [-]st position after advancing to the frontcourt. Give it to Bosh for a while, Bosh will play if he has a chance, and divide the ball if he has no chance. Meng Yun stays outside the three-point line and waits for an opportunity.

Swish!
With a soft sound, Bosh singled the hand.

"Yeah." Coach Spoelstra nodded and said to himself, "That's it. We must let Bosh play his lethality on the offensive end. We can't let Bosh run back and forth but can't find a chance to play low singles. You can't let him mention the three-point line and be a shooter, that would be too wasteful."

For Bosh to work, it's a must.

But Spoelstra expects more than that.

In a blink of an eye, more than three minutes passed.

The Heat played in an orderly manner in the past three minutes. Bosh scored two goals in the interior, Meng Yun also hit a three-pointer, and Dragic also assisted Whiteside to score one.

In more than three minutes, the Heat hit a wave of shock waves, which suddenly narrowed the point difference to 11 points.

The Pelicans called a timeout.

"You played well." Coach Spoelstra smiled and looked at Wade: "Wade, wait for you to come up and replace Green."

Afterwards, Coach Spoelstra spread out the tactical board: "Wait for Dragic to control the ball, Meng you mentioned the 3rd position, Wade still plays the 2nd position. Of course, the position is not fixed, we have to Play more flexibly. For example, fast counterattack, we still need to be fast and decisive, Wade, Dragic, Meng, you three can complete it. Don’t wait for Bosh and Whiteside, complete the offense quickly.”

Wade hesitated: "Then the offensive rebound?"

"Forget it." Spoelstra said: "If you don't have a chance, slow down and play positional warfare." After a pause, Spoelstra waved his hand, "That's it for now."

"Yes." Meng Yun and the others responded.

Pause ends.

Back on the field, the game continues.

At this time, the Heat's lineup is Whiteside, Bosh, Wade, Dragic, and Meng Yun.

It's not surprising that this lineup has insiders and outsiders. It's just that Meng Yun mentioned the No. 3 position for the first time, and he is still somewhat uncomfortable. However, Wade has returned to the familiar No. 2 position, and Dragic is also there. In the No. 1 position he is familiar with, Bosh and Whiteside are inside, and everyone performs their duties, which is not bad.

"Well, yes, that's it." Spoelstra showed a smile: "We are not the Suns, and it is impossible to directly copy the 'run and gun' tactics. We have Bosh and Whiteside inside, with a balanced offense and defense. Outside we have Wade and Dragic are not a problem." Finally, his eyes fell on Meng Yun, "It's just a waste of letting Meng play the 3rd position. Meng is most suitable to play the 1st position. He can score. Can organize. Now put at the 3 position, basically equal to a pitcher."

In this lineup, with Wade and Bosh in scoring and Dragic in the organization, Meng Yun has basically become a shooting small forward. For him, it is indeed a waste.

"But Meng can't be missing." Spoelstra said to himself: "Without Meng, this is just our regular starter. But with Meng, we can have excellent fast counterattack and fast break capabilities. We can't Playing regular running and shooting, but the combination of Meng, Wade and Dragic can play 'alternative' running and shooting."

Although this weakens Meng Yun's ability, Spoelstra needs his speed, passing, and three-point ability, which is very important in the quick counterattack.

In the following time, Spoelstra let them play with this lineup.

He didn't replace Meng Yun until the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Spoelstra also took this lineup and made some adjustments constantly, but there was no change in the lineup.

"beep"

When the fourth quarter ended, the score was 92:105, and the Pelicans won.

Spoelstra didn't care about losing the game. In fact, he was in a good mood: "Whiteside, Bosh, Meng, Wade, Dragic, this lineup can indeed play. Of course, this is not Not our regular play, but this play can complement our regular play. It's a play that can surprise you, and it can have an X factor at some point. Well, let's call it the 'X' play."

(End of this chapter)