Zhang Hao was very excited about this defense, he did it! He even couldn't help but do a little fancy dunk.
After the start of the All-Star Weekend, Del Harris regarded the Rockets as an imaginary opponent in the first or second round, because the Rockets are indeed the most likely opponent to face in the first or second round, which is the most likely opponent for their Lakers team. Of course, you must be well prepared for the opponents you may encounter.
In the few games after the All-Star Weekend, the Lakers only prepared for the game on the same day. Del Harris's coaching staff has been preparing for the game against the Rockets, and tonight, practice began.
In the tactical preparations, Zhang¡¯s mission is not to say complicated, but it is by no means simple.
One is to use mobility, height and wingspan to cut off the passing and receiving routes in the top arc of Kenny Smith, who averaged 1.4 three-pointers per game this season. The other is to seize counterattack opportunities at any time, because Olaju is there. Wang's close-range defense dominates, and Drexler and Horry defend him in the mid-range. The area where he scores the most is exactly where the Rockets are good at defending. Even Jordan encountered the Rockets a few days ago. He suffered a great deal, so Zhang must have suffered a lot too.
Therefore, he must seize the opportunity to counterattack. This is his clearest aspect that may become a strong point in his offense.
The first defense was poor and the contraction was not timely, but in the second round, Zhang did an excellent job!
"Silver Fox is really good. He is worthy of being the man who led a 40-42 team to the finals and almost created a miracle"
This successful defense led by Zhang Hao gave Zhang Hao a lot of confidence!
Seeing Zhang Hao running back with a calm face, and then seeing the other Lakers players looking excited, although Olajuwon didn't understand why the Lakers players were so excited after Zhang Hao completed the dunk, even though the dunk was indeed very good, it was not As for being so excitedbut that's the fact, Olajuwon feels a lot of pressure!
Compared to the Lakers, the Rockets are definitely more well-known in terms of their style of play and player characteristics. As the two consecutive defending champions, although their record has not been great, the media attaches great importance to them and analyzes them. On the same level as the Bulls.
??Kenny Smith, if the Rockets team doesn¡¯t care so much, they may not take advantage of it, but the Lakers will definitely take advantage of it.
Olajuwon originally wanted to rely on his personal ability to play a wave at the beginning. The Rockets' strongest offense is the offense launched from his inside singles. However, the Lakers have a power forward with Zhang Hao's size and athletic ability. With Zhang Hao's defensive improvement so much, the opposing coach's defensive strategy worked!
The defensive strategy of the Lakers looks simple, but in fact it is extremely difficult. A team has done it in the past few games. That team is called the Bulls, and the core of the defense that implements such a defensive strategy is called Scott Pi. Peng.
Combining size, strength, movement speed, and blocking threats, Pippen's blocking threat is his pressing defense and stealing ability, while Zhang Hao is among the top ten in the league in blocks per game.
After Kenny Smith advanced, Olajuwon pulled out from the inside. Kenny Smith immediately understood and passed the ball to Drexler.
At this time, Olajuwon stood one step outside the free throw line, and Kenny Smith went to the right side of the top arc, not far away.
This position is very good. The commonly known principle of darkness under the light is used very well, and it is used more deeply.
Olajuwon is a great threat, and Kenny Smith is also a great threat from shooting in this area. The Lakers players will subconsciously think that Olajuwon is creating opportunities for Kenny Smith, and Olajuwon will attract the double attack. , Kenny Smith voted, but he will unconsciously pay more attention to Kenny Smith.
However, after Drexler caught the ball and passed to Olajuwon on the left, Olajuwon did not choose to support the ball, but held the ball and broke inside!
On the weak side, that is, in the three-second zone on the right side, Zhang Hao, who was guarding Horry, focused on Kenny Smith on the right side of the top arc, but Van Exel was also focused on Kenny Smith and did not double-attack. The Magic guard Unable to stop Olajuwon from breaking through, Olajuwon broke into the inside. Campbell, who stayed inside after switching defenses, did not move laterally enough after covering up Drexler. Olajuwon leaned against the Magician when he was close to him. Strong core strength maintains stability and succeeds in breakthrough layups.
Standard small forward style of play!
It is true that Olajuwon's pure inside play is not as strong as Ewing's, his counterattack ability is not as good as David Robinson's, and his strength is not as wild as O'Neal's, but he is the one with the best comprehensive ability and the most comprehensive technology, with almost every ability. They are all top three at the center position!
The lack of a second line of defenseAlthough they did not replace the aging big center Pete Chilkat this season, they instead sent out a relatively small lineup. Horry, who is 206 centimeters tall, moved to the power forward position, and center Mark Bryant was also 206 centimeters tall. Zhang is taller than all the players on the opponent's court.
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"Old fox, are you sure I can guard against that guy?"
Zhang Hao looked at the four teammates around him, Doug Christie, George Lynch, Magic, Jason Williams
"Crazy Fan consumes a lot of energy in isolation, but guarding the point guard is his job! It doesn't matter if he gets tired a little more"
I thought so, but after Zhang Hao came on the court, his attention immediately focused on the player he was about to defend.
"Fuck! Magic damage! No! It's real damage!"
When Zhang Hao looked at Cassel, Cassel happened to be looking at the Lakers' lineup and looked at Zhang Hao.
Cassell saw Zhang Hao looking at him and showed a warm smile to Zhang Hao
Zhang Hao, who felt his eyes were pregnant, tried to stay calm and looked at Cassell with a warm smile.
Cassel was stunned for a moment.
"first!
This is the first time someone dared to look directly at me for such a long time!
This rookie is a good person! He is indeed a gentleman! "
Cassel recalled that during the last fight, Zhang Hao never showed any disdain towards him.
In fact, Cassel felt ignored at the time, but at this moment he felt good about it, and his judgment of the situation at that time completely changed
¡°I really wanted to make friends with Zhang Hao, even if the other person seemed cold-hearted, Cassel also wanted to try to be hot-faced but cold-butt, but the referee blew the whistle to continue the game at this time, and Cassell had no choice but to give up.
After the timeout, the Lakers attack and serve from the frontcourt.
Doug Christie received the ball and gave it to Magic. Magic did not instruct Zhang Hao to post up. Although Olajuwon was rested, Zhang Hao's post-up move would be very effective against the Rockets, but Zhang Hao was so young. Knowing how to rely on strength to fight back, the move of turning over and shooting a jump shot is much more energy-consuming than the post-up shots of Olajuwon and Jordan.
Since Olajuwon has been replaced, the Lakers can play pass and cut!
When the Magician came up, he used a beautiful ground pass to Donyel Marshall to create a counter-running and mid-range shot opportunity. Donyel Marshall lived up to expectations and hit a long two-pointer!
Zhang Hao was very happy to be used as a containment point. Although he did not score or assist, he played an role.
However, after retreating from defense, Zhang Hao started to feel pain in his balls. Cassel advanced! And he saw Cassel¡¯s eyes shining when he looked at him!
Zhang Hao suddenly thought: "Does this guy have any weird habits?"
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