Chapter 697 What Can a Pause Do (Fourth More!)

"We play an anti-cut coordination, AD, you pick and roll in this position..."

After emphasizing, he began to arrange tactics.

Back from the timeout, the Pelicans played positions in the frontcourt.

The fans at the scene are full of expectations.

This is the first show for Stevens, who was known for his on-the-spot adaptability when he was with the Celtics, which is precisely the weakness of former Pelicans coach Monty Williams.

In other words, this is what fans look forward to.

There is nothing to worry about in the 0-5 start of the preseason, but if the best improvisation is not done, then the new season of the Pelicans is really worrying.

Holiday took the ball to the frontcourt, but still gave the ball to Jokic in the high position.

The Pelicans played the same tactic, center organization, three-point shooter running off the ball pick-and-roll to contain the defense, Tang Tian cut to the basket.

Their tactics don't seem to have changed much from before.

The fans at the scene couldn't help but feel a burst of disappointment. Could it be that Stevens's strength is not worthy of the name?

You must know that the Pelicans' lineup has not changed much this summer, and the biggest change comes from the coaching staff.

Although it is a preseason game, if Stevens is at this level, how can the Pelicans compete with the Rockets, Warriors or even the Spurs and Cavaliers in the new season?

But just when their disappointment was revealed, there were new changes on the court.

Tang Tian, ​​who cut to the basket, suddenly ran back to the free throw line. Davis appeared beside him and directly blocked Brewer to death.

Jokic handed the ball to Tang Tian, ​​and also blocked Cousins ​​who was helping to defend him.

After consecutive pick-and-rolls without the ball, Tang Tian got an open shot.

His dry mid-range shot.

The eyes of the fans at the scene were about to pop out. This was the first time they saw a Pelicans game at the scene, and it was also the first time they saw Tang Tianxiu.

Scissor legs, the posture is picturesque.

Because it was Tang Tian, ​​it was even more cordial than Mai Di.

"Shua!"

With a crisp sound, Tang Tianqian pulled out his hand and entered the net!

The Pelicans also broke the scoring drought!

There were explosive cheers at the scene.

There is a dry pull for Tang Tian, ​​and a timeout for Stevens.

Sure enough, Stevens is Stevens, the timeout was called in time, and more importantly, the ball was scored in the first round after the timeout came back!

"Defend, defend!"

Stevens didn't show much reaction when Tang Tian's shot was hit, but when he saw that the team was not retreating fast enough, he stood on the sidelines and yelled.

The Rockets originally wanted to play a fast break with a long pass from the backcourt, but the Pelicans retreated quickly, and they didn't have this opportunity.

Harden played off the ball with Cousins ​​in the frontcourt, and Paul passed the ball immediately.

But the Pelicans' defense was significantly strengthened at this time, and Davis, who switched defenses, didn't give Harden a chance to catch the ball.

After Harden signaled his teammates to pull away, he was going to single Davis.

But Tang Tian, ​​who was on the weak side, quickly double-teamed him.

Harden double-teamed the ball to Brewer.

Davis quickly helped defend the past.

Brewer's three-point shot, Davis used his speed and long-arm advantages, and threw himself from a long distance to interfere.

"Boom!"

Brewer's three-pointer was not stable. After being disturbed, he shot the iron, and Jokic stuck Capela at the basket to protect the defensive rebound.

After the timeout, the Pelicans not only scored, but also defended!

The Pelicans played in the frontcourt. This time, Tang Tian held the ball and cooperated with Jokic.

After smashing the ball, Tang Tian took the ball and rushed in, and Jokic moved to the top of the three-point arc.

The Rockets chose to double-team Tang Tian, ​​and Tang Tian gave the ball to Jokic.

Brewer on the weak side quickly helped defend Jokic.

With the presence of Bzdelik, the biggest difference between the Rockets and the Lakers is defense. The rotation speed of this defense is definitely the performance of a first-class team.

But the Serbian golden right hand is faster. Jokic caught the ball and saw Brewer coming, and gave the ball to Ariza in half a second.

With this passing speed, the Rockets' defensive rotation obviously failed to keep up.

Ariza got a wide open 3-pointer.

This past summer, Tang Tian and Davis were training at the Hard Training Brothers Training Camp.

Ariza didn't participate, but he has spent the past summer improving his three-point consistency through individual workouts.

Next to Tang Tian and Davis, all he had to do was to seize this vacant opportunity.

"Shua!"

With a crisp sound, Ariza's three-pointer went into the net.

After returning from the timeout, the Pelicans sent the Rockets 5-0!

This pause effect is perfect!

The fans at the scene cheered endlessly.

If they were still a little worried and doubtful about Stevens' coaching ability, then they were completely defeated in these few rounds.

There are more changes on the offensive end, and the defensive end should deal with pick-and-rolls, double-teams, and so on.

This suspension adjustment really can no longer be in place.

The Rockets' offense, Cousins ​​hit Davis in the low post, turned around and walked to the basket.

Davis has worked hard on low-post skills this summer. He has practiced a lot, and he has a new understanding of defending opponents' low-post attacks.

This time he snatched a position in advance and didn't give Cousins ​​a chance to get up directly.

Cousins ​​showed off his personal ability, making a small throw after turning around.

However, Davis' long arm interfered and he failed to make the ball.

Jokic caught Capela and received another defensive rebound.

With two consecutive rebounds, Jokic's changes can be clearly felt in these two rounds.

His confrontation ability is much stronger than last season, and it is completely worthwhile to confront the second-year Capela.

"Speed, speed!"

Stevens continued to yell from the sidelines, which he had arranged during the previous timeout.

The Rockets have twin towers on the field, plus Harden, retreating defense is their biggest weakness.

Holiday and Tang Tian rushed off immediately, and Jokic was thrown to Holiday by the backcourt leader.

The Pelicans went two-on-one in the frontcourt.

Holiday pushed Paul to the frontcourt. He was blocked by Paul in front of him, and he paid special attention this time.

When he got to the free throw line, he passed the ball directly to Tang Tian.

Paul turned to help defend.

Tang Tian knew Paul better than Holiday, so he didn't give the latter a chance to make small moves at all, and took the ball and flew straight up.

After Paul saw it, he dodged and avoided it. He didn't want to be the background board.

"Boom!"

Tang Tian held the ball with one hand, and scored directly with the tomahawk!

D'Antoni called a timeout.

After Stevens timed out, the Pelicans played back 7-0 and stopped the Rockets directly!

The scalp of the person who paused the show was numb.

"Now we have every reason to look forward to the performance of the Pelicans in the new season."

This time in China, Brin and Miller also went to China to explain, and Brin expressed emotion after watching this paragraph.

"An excellent coach will improve a team in an all-round way."

Miller then echoed, as a celebrity, he has a great say in this regard.

The changes Stevens brought to the Pelicans, one preseason game, one timeout, have been fully seen.