84 US VS CHINA
Chapter 84 the Game Begins! High- Post Pick- And- Roll Tactics Fail?
Wukesong Arena.
After warming up, the starting players of both teams came on the court.
The starting lineup of the Huaxia team is:
Center: Yao Ming;
Power forward: Yi Jianlian;
Small forward: Zhu Fangyu;
Shooting guard: Sun Yue;
Point guard: Jiang Chen.
The starting lineup for the United States team is:
Center: Howard;
Power forward: Anthony;
Small forward: James;
Shooting guard: Kobe Bryant;
Point guard: Kidd.
The audience at the scene exclaimed.
"Oh? In this highly anticipated final, the Huaxia team took the lead in making adjustments, pushing Jiang Chen to the point guard position and letting Zhu Fangyu return to the starting small forward position."
"It's very bold of Jonas to let a 2.01-meter-tall small forward play point guard!"
"Although Jiang Chen can't pass the ball, he has already proved his offensive power with the ball in the high pick-and-roll tactics in the last game against Lithuania."
"Jonas' adjustment is also very clear. He will unleash all of Jiang Chen's offensive threats from the start."
The on-site commentator Yang Jian said excitedly.
He could sense a sharp edge from the Chinese team's change of formation, as if the sharpest sword was being exposed directly to the opponent.
Tell your opponents that this is my strongest offensive weapon, and you can do whatever you want with it!
"Yes, this lineup is quite powerful!"
"If Jiang Chen could pass the ball again, it would be perfect."
"The current Huaxia team lacks a player with passing ability.
Yi Jianlian can barely serve as a facilitator, but his passing ability is only average, and his three-point shooting ability is poor.
His offensive means are relatively simple.
It would be better if we could replace him with Dazhi, the 'offensive kaleidoscope'."
Commentator Zhang Weiping said, with a hint of regret in his voice.
The last match against Lithuania, the tacit and exquisite cooperation between Jiang Chen and Dazhi is still vivid in my mind. I wonder if I can see it again in this match.
Jonas is very smart in changing the formation, but he is stubborn in using players.
He disliked Dazhi's poor defense. Could the other players of the Huaxia team be able to defend the Dream Team?
He can't even turn this corner, which really hinders Dazhi's career development!
"In the 2004 Athens Olympics, the Lithuanian team defeated the American Dream Team 6 by using high-post pick-and-roll tactics, tight zone defense tactics, and accurate shooting ability. Let's see if the Chinese team can replicate the magic of the Lithuanian team today!"
Yang Jian said, turning his attention to the court.
beep!
Court hearing.
Howard and Yao Ming jumped the ball, and the former used his explosive physical fitness to hit the basketball out.
The basketball fell into Kidd's hands.
After dribbling across half court, he looked at Jiang Chen in front of him with a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"Letting you play point guard? Are they treating you like Magic Johnson?"
"It's a pity that you can't pass the ball. The Chinese team's offense will be a mess!"
Kidd scoffed.
In terms of offensive ability, he admires Jiang Chen.
But when it comes to the ability to organize an offense, Jiang Chen is a complete rookie.
It is a bit fanciful and outrageous to let a person who has no passing ability play point guard.
"Even though I can't pass the ball, I can beat you on offense!"
Jiang Chen said truthfully.
Kidd shook his head and flicked his wrist, then cleverly passed the basketball to James who cut into the restricted area. The latter took advantage of the situation and made a tough layup.
After passing the ball, Kidd shook his wrist, indicating that the pass was very easy.
Jiang Chen remained unmoved. After receiving the ball from the backcourt, he started a thunderous dribble and quickly dribbled across half court.
Yi Jianlian moved to a position two meters outside the arc's three-point line to set a high pick-and-roll for Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen used Yi Jianlian's screen to prepare for a breakthrough from the right side. Just as he took a step forward, Anthony and Kidd pressed forward.
Sure enough, facing the Chinese team's high-post pick-and-roll tactics, the US team was well prepared.
He passed the ball to Yi Jianlian in time.
Yi Jianlian glanced at the three-point line under his feet and decisively prepared to shoot a three-pointer.
On the other side, James had already rushed over to defend at an extremely fast speed.
Yi Jianlian was disturbed by James and made a hasty shot.
Bang.
The basketball bounced out of the basket.
Howard grabbed the rebound.
The U.S. team quickly launched a counterattack. Kidd threw the ball to the front court, and James received the basketball and performed a tomahawk slam dunk.
The Chinese team attacks.
It's still a high-post pick-and-roll tactic.
Still moving forward to defend Jiang Chen.
The US team's defensive strategy was also very clear, which was to strangle Jiang Chen's offense.
Yi Jianlian received the basketball again, and this time Kobe rushed over to defend at an extremely fast speed.
Anthony ran towards the direction where Sun Yue was.
The speed of the U.S. team's rotation and defense was so amazing that it did not give the Chinese team's players any chance to take open shots.
The basketball was passed several times, but there was no opportunity to attack.
beep!
Court hearing.
The Chinese team committed an offensive violation.
"The U.S. team was also well prepared! They used their players' abundant physical strength and super-fast speed to break through the Chinese team's high-post pick-and-roll tactics."
"Then Jonas's lineup arrangement is meaningless!"
Yang Jian said with a serious expression.
"It's getting harder to play. When Jiang Chen plays point guard, the Chinese team's tactics are relatively simple and they are easily targeted."
"If the high-post pick-and-roll tactics are restricted, the Chinese team's offense will come to a standstill."
Mr. Zhang Weiping analyzed, also looking embarrassed.
The Lithuanian team still can't compare with the American team!
Jonas on the sidelines also had a gloomy face and was considering whether to replace Liu Wei and add a pure point guard.
On the court, James of the US team made another mid-range shot.
He scored 6 points with 3 of 3 shots in the opening game and was in excellent form.
The Chinese team attacks.
After Jiang Chen dribbled across half court, he stopped Yi Jianlian from setting a pick-and-roll and signaled his teammates to create space.
He's going to play singles.
Since the team's tactics can't open up the situation, they can only score through personal offense.
Perhaps it was because the high-post pick-and-roll of the Chinese team in the last game left a deep impression on everyone, causing people to overlook how terrifying Jiang Chen's singles ability is after he has the ability to break through.
Well, let's refresh everyone's memory now.
Jiang Chen faced the defense of Kidd, who was only 1.93 meters tall, while Jiang Chen was 2.01 meters tall, a complete mismatch.
As long as there is a little bit of space, he will have a chance to shoot.
He simply ignored Kidd's defense, dribbled sideways and made a three-pointer.
Kidd tried his best to jump up and defend, but he was still a beat late.
The basketball drew a high arc.
Swish!
Hollow into the net.
The whole place exploded in an instant.
The fans exclaimed, it's still up to Jiang Chen to open up the situation!
Jiang Chen glanced at Kidd, who seemed a little annoyed, and said calmly:
"Let someone else defend you. You can't defend me."
"When I start my personal attack mode, even I get scared!"