The godfather of basketball started from conquering the NBA

In the second quarter, all substitutes from both sides came on the stage.

The Heat replaced their heavy signings of this year's offseason, Mike Miller and Hawes, as well as the old captain Haslemo, and "Lone Wolf" Marbury's cousin Telfair. Keep a James.

A big ball-holding core like James is very suitable for this lineup, especially if the players on the court can shoot. The old captain Haslemo, who has the worst shooting level, also has a precise small mid-range shot, which can completely open up space for James. .

As for the Timberwolves, Josh was also retained to continue to face James, and the remaining four were all substitutes, Bledsoe, JR Smith, Gibson and Dayao.

A rookie like Jimmy Butler will definitely have to reduce his playing time on the stage of the finals. After all, this place is a bit stressful for rookies and it is easy to make mistakes.

Also on the Heat's side, Norris Cole basically couldn't get playing time.

Although there is an obvious gap between the two sides' bench lineups, the Heat have James here after all, and they can maximize the advantages of this lineup.

"Dayao, that Haslemo is not Boozer. Although he is flexible, he basically has no offensive means. You don't need to focus on him. Just keep an eye on the inside and prevent James from attacking."

Before the start of the second quarter, Xu Xiaote explained to Dayao.

For a center like Hawes who can shoot three-pointers, Dayao will definitely not care about it, and leave it to Gibson. What he has to do now is to defend Minnesota's basket.

With Dayao guarding the basket, it had a big impact on the Heat.

James' first wave of impact was blocked by Dayao, and then quickly passed the ball to Hawes on the outside. Gibson's defense immediately followed and stuck to Hawes.

Hawes itself is a slow-moving center, and it is definitely unrealistic for him to break through with the ball. Fortunately, he has a hand to support it, because James' impact destroyed the formation of the Timberwolves, and Hawes quickly found the free throw line. Haslemo.

At this time, Dayao and Josh's defensive focus is on James, and no one cares about Haslemo at the free throw line.

The old captain raised his hand and was about to shoot when suddenly a black hand knocked the basketball out of Haslemo's hand.

Bledsoe broke out from the crowd. The moment Haslemo took the ball, Bledsoe made a judgment, decisively let go of his defender, and immediately came to help defend Haas lemo.

Josh immediately grabbed the basketball and then rushed straight to the frontcourt.

Seeing that James and Miller were chasing after him, if they hit hard, there was a possibility of missing. After a quick balance, Josh threw back decisively, and JR Smith, who followed him, took off directly and turned violently in the air. buckle.

"The gate of heaven has opened." With the cheers of the Timberwolves, 36 to 29, the score has been stretched to 7 points.

Spoelstra did not call a timeout, and the game continued.

In the next round of the Heat, James scored a mid-range shot, and then the Timberwolves attacked and gave the ball to Yao. Josh passed the ball very comfortably. The end is pure white, and the old captain Haslemo can only come to help defend.

Yao Ming shook his little hand and gave it to Gibson in the middle. The latter directly hit the basket. Haslemo didn't turn around in time and was scored 2+1.

"See, Dayao is not afraid of this kind of center who shoots three-pointers. As long as he has a qualified power forward next to him, let's not say how good he is. Just like Gibson, a four-pointer who can defend and attack. The partner at position is Okur, a center who shoots three-pointers like Hawes, and Yao Ming can crush him."

Yang Yi is still chatting in the live broadcast room, and everyone likes to hear him brag about Dayao.

Spoelstra also called a timeout to rearrange their tactics. During this period of time, their offense had a big problem. James' system couldn't work, and the threat at the basket was too great.

And James' favorite set of sudden point tactics is also difficult to work.

"Pay attention to Mike Miller's running position. Their breakout tactics are not very easy to play. Then they will revolve around the second system, that is, James may deal the card at the top arc, and the two pitchers cross from the bottom line. Come up and shoot a three-pointer." Xu Xiao predicted the Heat's tactics.

"Josh, you are still responsible for leading James. If they want to go off the ball pick and roll, Bledsoe jr, you two should try to chase the screen as much as possible, from the side of the shoulder, and if you can't catch up, go around. , Dayao try not to come out and guard the basket."

After explaining, Xu Xiao confidently exchanged glances with Si Bo on the opposite side, but the other side didn't have any worries at all.

"I don't know what kind of changes you will have this time." Xu Xiao is very confident. He understands the advantages and disadvantages of the James system, and he is also confident in his understanding of James. I understand.

Soon the Heat attacked. James and Hawes were in a high pick-and-roll. Although Hawes was soft, the quality of the pick-and-roll was still good.

"He wants to attack Dayao?" Xu Xiao's immediate reaction was that James was about to make a foul.

But James suddenly stood up. Although he was a little stiff, he still shot.

"Stop in the middle distance!"

This trick has never been in his arsenal. At least Xu Xiao does not think that James will use the mid-range as a regular scoring method. Although this goal is scored, Xu Xiao believes that this tactic will never work.

Afterwards, the Heat launched the same tactic again, the difference is that this time James chose to pass the ball, and made an off-ball screen for Miller, which disrupted the Timberwolves' defensive formation, and Haslemo passed back to James.

James caught the ball and faced jr with another mid-range hit.

"Two, the opponent should change the defensive formation." Spoel clenched his fists off the field, seemingly calm on the surface, but worried inside.

"Don't worry, just continue to defend like this. Don't change our formation, he won't keep scoring goals." Xu Xiao gestured to the players on the sidelines, signaling them to continue to defend like this.

They just quietly pulled Josh over and told him in a low voice that he can let him take two steps against James and let him shoot, so don't stare so closely forward.

This trick was taught by Popovich later, and the personal test is effective.

The Heat attacked for the third time. Seeing that the Timberwolves' defensive formation has not changed, it has tightened up. James is also upset. Are you looking down on me?

This time, he didn't even call the pick-and-roll, and went straight to the mid-range. Although the posture was a bit ugly, the ball still went in.

While James scored, the Timberwolves were not idle. Josh organized Bledsoe to attack. Although James scored three consecutive goals, the score did not shrink.

And when the Heat attacked for the fourth time, they still gave James a chance, but unfortunately this time they were not so lucky.

This time, Dayao protected the rebound and the Timberwolves quickly launched an attack.

Josh supported Bledsoe and went straight to the frontcourt, directly violently blasting the frame.

Telfair couldn't stop him at all, and his performance made Spoeldo just shake his head. If it wasn't for the injury of another guard in the team, Mayno, he wouldn't be able to come. After all, he came to be a firefighter. Yes, there is no way to accuse too much.

He can only be replaced, but who?Duhon?He can't guard it, let alone Westbrook, even Bledsoe, who is the opposite substitute, can't hold it.

These two are not guards like Rondo. Whether it is Westbrook or Bledsoe, they are the ones with explosive physical talents and accurate shooting (it should be said that Billups and Thomas Jr. are accurate) and have strong scoring ability. An academic guard like Hong is simply not enough to watch.

While Spoelstra was struggling, a sound came from the substitute.

"Let me go coach." Dwyane Wade volunteered.

"But your knee?" Spoel looked at Wade worriedly.

"Don't worry coach, I'm not old enough to play." Wade walked to the technical table and applied for a substitution.

Because the ball is not dead now, I can't make substitutions for the time being. I can only sit and wait on the sidelines.

"When I win the championship this time, I will definitely open champagne for you, old man." Wade said softly while rubbing his knee.