NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 78 [Same starting line! 】

The lineup changes for the Golden State Warriors confuse everyone.

The lineup that Don Nelson arranged to play was center Adonal Foyer, power forward Al Harrington, and small forward Matt Barnes.

In fact, there is no major adjustment to the inside lineup, but when it comes to the back line, it is suddenly different.

He replaced Monta Ellis at shooting guard.

Monta Ellis had only played half of the game before, and for some unknown reason in the second half, he never played again. Everyone thought he was not feeling well, or for some other reason, but he was suddenly sent on the field at this moment.

And number one, weirdly turned into Stephen Jackson!
This made Lu Yusheng and the Lakers feel a little unbelievable, because Stephen Jackson's height is 2.03, and he usually plays the 3rd position, and he has never seen him play the 1st position.

Lu Yusheng wondered, could Nelson want Jackson to limit himself with his height and wingspan?

But this is unlikely. The height and wingspan are enough, but the speed and lateral movement of the 3rd position are difficult to keep up with the 1st position. Even LeBron can play point guard when attacking, but when defending, It is also impossible to defend the opponent's No. 1 position.

Moreover, it is unrealistic for Stephen Jackson to break through Lu Yusheng at the 3rd position, create opportunities for his teammates, or let him organize the offense. I have never seen him play a point guard.

This change was intended to limit the offense of Lu Yusheng and the Lakers. Not only Lu Yusheng couldn't understand it, but even the commentator couldn't understand it.

Christopher asked Alan Houston in a puzzled way, "Houston, do you think Nelson asked Jackson to play the No. [-] position because he wanted him to limit the pick-and-roll tactics that Lu Yusheng is good at? But after thinking about it, I can't think of him. How to limit Lu, although Lu's speed is not as fast as Davis, he is still a point guard after all."

Alan Houston thought for a moment, then shook his head, "No, I don't think that's the case. It's not realistic to use a No. 3 position to limit the opponent's No. 1 position. I think it might be to let Monta Ellis play Number 1."

Sure enough, Nelson's arrangement was guessed by Alan Houston.

As soon as the game started, everyone discovered that Monta Ellis was going to catch the ball and play point guard, while Stephen Jackson played shooting guard!

Only then did Lu Yusheng seem to understand Nelson's intentions.

Although Monta Ellis has always played shooting guard, he is extremely flexible, has strong speed and explosive power, not to mention the basic skills of dribbling, so it is no problem to use him as the first position.

The most important thing is that Monta Ellis has a strong offensive ability. Using him as the No. [-] position and letting him create opportunities for his teammates is completely in line with the Warriors' tactics.

Only now did Lu Yusheng realize that it turned out that Nelson didn't let Monta Ellis play in the second half, not because he was injured or uncomfortable, but purely to prepare for this second player.

It is not easy to defend Lu Yusheng against Monta Ellis.

Monta Ellis, like Davis, is an absolute super-fast defender with a strong breakthrough ability.

With Lu Yusheng's current level, it is still a bit difficult to defend against such players.

What's more, Monta Ellis rested for a whole quarter, and he was completely full of energy!

Sure enough, after the start of the fourth quarter, in the first round of the Warriors' offense, Monta Ellis used his speed to break through Lu Yusheng's defense, and made a precise mid-range shot against the Lakers' supplementary defense!

"It's a wonderful move," Christopher said. "It seems that Coach Nelson had expected that the Warriors would fall into the quagmire of offense in the third quarter due to Davis' physical problems, so he let Montae Liss took the full quarter off."

"Yes, Coach Nelson definitely thinks so. Although I also expected the Warriors' plight in the third quarter, I really didn't think of this coping strategy. This change is so subtle. It not only solves Baron Davis Due to his physical problems, he can rest, wait until the last time to play and close the game, and let the Warriors' offense continue to fire."

"Really great."

"So I have always believed that Coach Don Nelson has always been a very talented coach. The reason why he has not succeeded is because his luck is not very good." Alan Houston said.

"Now it looks like the Warriors have rekindled hope. It seems that the two sides will come to the same starting line again. After a while, after Baron Davis has got enough rest, he will play again, and the two sides will enter the official stage. Time for a duel."

Back on the court, in the Warriors' offensive round, Monta Ellis held the ball for halftime!
This time Lu Yusheng had tried his best to defend. Monta Ellis did not break through Lu Yusheng, but he was not obsessed with breaking through. He handed over the ball and quickly walked inside the three-point line.

With a look from Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson understood and ran away immediately, giving him a low position.

This is to single out yourself in the low position.

Lu Yusheng hurriedly pushed forward!

The Warriors lob the ball to Monta Ellis from the perimeter.

Monta Ellis made a three-threat after receiving the ball, but Lu Yusheng didn't take his fake action.

There was not much time to attack, Ellis started dribbling the ball, while turning around on his back and punching Lu Yuyu in the back!
Lu Yusheng pushed him outward, but he didn't dare to use too much force, because if he used too much force, Ellis might pass him by turning around.

Monta Ellis kept making fake moves left and right, and finally, after a fake move of turning forward, Lu Yusheng, who was tricked, shifted his center of gravity slightly to the left!
Ellis noticed it, took one quickly and turned around!

Fallback jump shot!

Lu Yusheng lost his position slightly, and hurriedly jumped to block the shot!

But Ellis still shot!
scored!

In the third quarter, the Warriors were overtaken by the Lakers, and the momentum of the fans in the Oracle Arena fell into a trough.

As soon as the fourth quarter came up, Monta Ellis played several times in a row, and two of them still had Lu Yusheng alone, which finally gradually warmed up the enthusiasm of the Warriors fans.

The cheers began to resound in the Oracle Arena!
"This is another advantage of Monta Ellis playing the 1st position. He can use the skills of the [-]nd position to play the [-]st position Lu, which will make it difficult for Lu to defend. After all, he has always defended the opponent. point guard," Allan Houston said.

Seeing Lu Yusheng's defense against Monta Ellis was somewhat deflated, Vujacic came over and said, "Lu, do you want to switch defenses later?"

Lu Yusheng shook his head, please, let him defend a heavy three like Stephen Jackson, it will only be more difficult.

"It's okay, we'll just call back."

After half court, Lu Yusheng dribbled the ball and still launched his familiar pick-and-roll tactics. The Warriors still chose to squeeze.

Unexpectedly, Monta Ellis was extremely flexible, faster than the bearded Davis's squeeze, and quickly followed to Lu Yusheng's left side!
This time, Lu Yusheng was not very easy to cast, because Monta Ellis could easily interfere with him!

Seeing this scene, Alan Houston immediately shouted, "It's over, Monta Ellis is close to the landing, and he hasn't lost his position. It's difficult for Lu to handle this. He has to pass the ball quickly, or he will easily make a mistake."

But what he didn't expect was that instead of passing the ball, Lu Yusheng made a technical move that surprised him!
(End of this chapter)