The Strongest Bishop in the NBA

In the first quarter, the Wizards scored 33 points in a single quarter, and the Suns scored 35 points.

In the second quarter of the game, the Wizards scored another 31 points in a single quarter, while the Suns scored 32 points.

The two teams entered the intermission with a score of 64:67.

The fans in the stadium watching the indiscriminate attack were dumbfounded.

To be honest, they rarely see such a game. The offense of both teams is amazingly fast, with an average of only about 10 seconds per round.

Compared with the offense of the two teams, the defense is a bit like a funny movie.

The two teams are not completely non-defensive, but their defensive strength is very limited, and they never double-team. When defending, they always consider whether it is suitable for an immediate fast break.

The two teams have 10 people on the field, but the only ones who really defend are the centers of the two teams.

The three centers of the Wizards, Haywood, Jordan Jr. and McGee are not players who can independently attack with the ball. In the Wizards' tactical system, the role of the center is to guard the basket, block and grab rebounds, pull down outside pick-and-rolls and assist defense. .

After the Suns let go of O'Neal, there is no fixed center this season. Occasionally, Stoudemire and Channing Frye, who are at the power forward position, will be pushed to the center position, but most of the time the center position is Blue-collar player Robin Lopez.

It is a pity that in the almost crazy running and bombing battle between the two teams, it is difficult for the center to get inside to complete the work of blocking and rebounding. Most of the time, they run back and forth, and then pull out to pick and roll to assist their guards to attack. .

During the intermission, Wang Xiao felt that this was not an option.

Compared with the Suns who rely on Nash to connect the whole team to drive the team's offensive rhythm, the Wizards who rely on running off the ball and then making long-range shots rely more on touch.

In the first half, Curry and others felt very good, but even so the team was still 3 points behind.

Once the touch of Curry and others disappears in the second half, I am afraid that the team will soon fall into a dangerous situation.

"In the second half, we have to make changes."

After a little thought, Wang Xiao still made an arrangement.

Hearing Wang Xiao's words, the players were taken aback. No one felt that there was any problem in the first half of the game. Whether it was Curry, Harden and others, they all felt very comfortable. There was almost no pressure on the offensive end. What do you think? You can hit whatever you want.

"In the second half, Beverly, Harden, Green, Brac and Jr. Jordan will start the game." Wang Xiao looked at these five people and said solemnly: "I don't need you to score many points, but you must control the rhythm of the game." Drag it down and limit the running and bombing of the Suns!"

"Beverly, you may be under the greatest pressure next, because you have to face Nash. I will not ask you to lock Nash completely, but as long as Nash is still on the court, you must never let him play comfortably, even If there is a foul, stop him!"

When facing Nash, you must not double-team. This is the consensus of all NBA teams.

With Nash's ability, he can easily find an open teammate from the double-team, and then pass the hard-to-find pass. Beverly can only defend Nash alone.

Use defense to beat the Suns. In the past few years, many teams have thought this way, but few teams have actually achieved it.

Even if Wang Xiao used this defensive lineup, it would be difficult to stop the Suns under normal conditions.

But Wang Xiao felt that there should be a chance in this situation.

Because the sun has been on the court with his side for a full 24 minutes!

Habit is a terrible thing, it will always change unconsciously.

Having adapted to the loose defense of the Wizards, suddenly the defensive pressure surged, Wang Xiao did not believe that someone would not make any mistakes!

This is undoubtedly a risky attempt. It is good to say that if it succeeds, if it fails, it will be difficult to recover from the widening gap.

But Wang Xiao felt that it was necessary to take this risk. Instead of expecting the players to continue to feel hot, he was more inclined to make changes.

...

After the start of the second half, the Suns were surprised to find that the Wizards actually replaced the main lineup with a substitute lineup.

Beverly, Harden, Green, Brac and Jordan.

Except for Harden and Green, the average playing time of other players is only about ten to twenty minutes per game.

Under normal circumstances, after the halftime break, the main players get a certain amount of rest and recover their physical fitness, and they will play at the beginning of the third quarter to continue to grab points.

The bench lineup usually starts to appear in the second half of the third quarter.

It is rare for the Wizards to take the lead in the bench lineup in the third quarter when the score between the two teams is still stalemate.

"What is that Wang Xiao thinking?"

Suns coach D'Antoni felt very strange, but as soon as the game started, he couldn't help frowning.

Because the rhythm of the game slowed down in an instant.

The Wizards were the first to attack after the start of the third quarter.

The entire team changed from the previous bombardment style, and they actually set up their positions in a decent manner. Then Harden slowly dribbled the ball at the top arc looking for opportunities, and unexpectedly dragged the 24-second attack time to the remaining time. It was only about 6 seconds before he suddenly hit the basket.

Defending Harden is the dunk king Jason Richardson. His scoring ability is quite outstanding, but he is also a typical player in the league who is strong offensively and weakly defensively. Deng was easily passed by in one step.

Harden, who rushed inside, took off and made a throw before Stoudemire made up the defense.

Harden was successful in singles, and the Suns didn't care. Stoudemire immediately retreated to the line to serve.

After receiving the ball, Nash almost subconsciously turned around and wanted to play a fast break.

But when he turned his head, there was no pause in the movements of his hands.

The Wizards players have all retreated back to stand ready.

In this case, Nash can only control the ball across the half court first, looking for opportunities.

But as soon as he stood still, a person rushed over in front of him.

Beverly's motor nerves and reaction speed are quite good, and his defensive enthusiasm is also very strong, which allows him to perform well in defense and steals.

Having been in the league for many years, it is not that Nash has encountered players like Beverly, and he also knows how to deal with such a defense.

However, with such a hearty offense in the first half, even a point guard like Nash would feel uncomfortable when he suddenly faced a player like Beverly with a defensive style like a mad dog.

After being defended by Beverly, Nash's first reaction was to speed up and break into the interior.

He succeeded, passing Beverly in one step, he rushed into the inside line immediately, and Jordan immediately came up to help defend.

Seeing Jordan, Nash immediately imagined the position of Frye that Jordan should be defending at this time.

Without thinking, he immediately approached Jordan, and then sent the basketball in his hand to Jordan's back.

The basketball was sent to Frye, who grasped the basketball and was about to pull it up and dunk!

However, at this moment, a pair of black hands reached out like lightning, and cut off the basketball in Frye's hand!

It's Beverly!

After being passed by Nash, he did not immediately chase after Nash, but immediately looked at Frye, who was in charge of defense by Jordan Jr.

After watching the halftime game, Beverly knew very well that if given the chance, Nash would definitely choose to pass the ball instead of attacking himself, so he rushed to Frye immediately.

"Squeak——"

The whistle sounded, and the referee signaled that Beverly was fouled by chipping the ball.