182 Another Super Far Away

Next round.

Luo Yin and Aldridge played a pick-and-roll. The Lakers did not dare to switch defenses with two strong pick-and-rolls. After all, Luo Yin was in obviously hot form tonight.

Odom still followed the defensive strategy of last season's Western Conference Finals. When Luo Yin and Aldridge picked and rolled, he first went to cover, and then returned to defend Zhang Jun.

But this time, Luo Yin obviously had no intention of attacking on his own, and his cooperation with Aldridge was aimed at Zhang Jun.

As soon as Odom shrank to help defend, Luo Yin immediately threw the ball towards Zhang Jun.

"brother!"

"receive!"

Zhang Jun caught the ball and raised his hand to shoot, and he did it in one go.

Odom was already rushing back, but Zhang Jun was too far away from the three-point line. Even Odom's long legs couldn't get back. When Zhang Jun shot, he was still one meter away from the opponent.

Uh-huh!

"No!"

Odom, who was familiar with the sound of the net, turned around in disbelief, and saw the basketball falling from the net, as well as Gasol and Gasol who were originally preparing to grab the rebound but were also confused now. Bynum both.

"That's two."

"Zhang Jun scored two super long three-pointers in a row."

After seeing Kenny Smith nod in confirmation, Barkley couldn't sit still.

"Zhang Jun, who can break through and shoot mid-range shots, already won the league's scoring title last season. Good guy, this kid can now make three-pointers. The league must be turned upside down by him."

Kenny Smith reminded: "It's still a super long three-pointer."

The Zen master called a timeout.

For the first time, his elegant appearance showed some anger and panic.

He has seen many players who can break through, not least Zhang Jun. He has and still has one of the best mid-range players in the league, not least Zhang Jun, and a player who can also advance forward. Both are powerful. Zen Master has seen a few, but he has never seen a player who is so good at three-point shooting when he possesses the first two at the same time.

Zhang Jun made the Zen Master feel nervous for the first time. He didn't even know how to deploy defense at this time and how to restrict Zhang Jun.

In the end, the Zen master could only look at Kobe and said: "You guard him next."

He handed the question to Kobe, who raised his elbow pads and said confidently, "No problem."

The other Lakers players were relieved after seeing this. With Kobe, the best defensive player, it is naturally much better to defend Zhang Jun than other players.

It's just that although Kobe showed extremely strong confidence to his teammates at this time, only he knew that the aloof and confident Black Mamba in him had begun to panic.

How to defend against this.

Seeing the Lakers take Odom and Ariza, Zhang Jun knew that Kobe was going to face him, and the result was really good.

As soon as Kobe came up, he gave Zhang Jun an elbow.

Oh, he even started to take action.

Getting along with him in the off-season has made Zhang Jun very familiar with Kobe. This old guy has a lot of dirty tricks. Of course, Kobe's dirty tricks are just to show his toughness on the court, not to play like Chris Paul. Little moves.

boom!

Taking advantage of the movement, Zhang Jun put his elbow on Kobe's chest, almost beating him to death. This was a tooth for tooth.

However, Zhang Jun did not conduct the main offense in the first quarter. He was more about running without the ball and attracting defensive firepower, allowing Luo Yin and Aldridge to play more comfortably on the court.

Kobe's defensive choices are not like Odom's. He is almost always close to Zhang Jun. Without Kobe as a defender, Luo Yin will be more comfortable on the court.

After the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led the Lakers 31:27.

Second quarter of the game.

Zhang Jun led the Trail Blazers' bench lineup, and Kobe Bryant also joined Zhang Jun tonight.

It can be seen that Zen Master really failed to find a way to restrict Zhang Jun in the first place, so he used the stupidest method and completely left it to Kobe to restrict Zhang Jun.

The Trail Blazers' lineup at this time is backup point guard Sergio Rodriguez, backup small forward James Jones, backup power forward Channing Fletcher and center Reeve LaFrentz.

Trail Blazers possession.

Zhang Jun held the ball, and Kobe followed him closely, not daring to give Zhang Jun any chance to shoot from beyond the three-point line.

It was just that Kobe had to take a step back on defense before to fully keep up with Zhang Jun's speed. Now that Zhang Jun has a shot, Kobe has to take it up, and Zhang Jun's breakthrough power will probably take effect.

call!

"Kobe was passed over in one step!"

"You read that right! Zhang Jun passed Kobe in one step, very fast!"

Zhang Jun completely left Kobe behind. Kobe was very experienced in grabbing the ball from behind to steal the ball at this time.

This is a very effective way to deal with most players who are very good at breakthroughs, because when the offensive player breaks through quickly, the basketball will be within the touching distance of the defender for a period of time. Digging the ball from behind is commonly used by many excellent defenders. defensive means.

Snapped!

Kobe looked at Zhang Jun in front of him with some surprise, because Zhang Jun had already gathered the ball and held the basketball in his arms. At this time, there was no chance for Kobe to take out the ball.

Zhang Jun really wants to say that he was once the first step in the NCAA, a super breakthrough expert who is well-known throughout the United States. In his career, many opponents used Kobe's current defensive methods to target him. He has already dealt with it with ease, and breakthroughs are engraved in his bones. thing.

boom! ! !

Zhang Jun rushed to the basket and dunked on the frame. Without Gasol and Bynum, as long as he got inside the Lakers, for Zhang Jun, the basket was as wide as the starry sky and the sea.

Kobe pulled on his elbow pads and looked at Zhang Jun unhappily.

He finally realized what the defenders felt when they were defending Zhang Jun.

"This boy's breakthrough is really powerful."

Switch offense.

Kobe and Zhang Jun want to return in singles. The two have faced off countless times during the off-season and are very familiar with each other's offensive habits and shooting hot spots.

Zhang Jun defended Kobe and asked him to use his left hand. Kobe can attack with both hands. This is not to allow Kobe to use his non-dominant hand for singles, but to allow his offensive area to go to the left.

Kobe's ability to break through and shoot from the left is not weaker than that of his right hand, but the key to the problem is that when defending from the left, the defender will be closer to the shooter, making it much easier to interfere and block shots. This is the detail of defense.

Zhang Jun's defensive choice of taking the initiative to play on the left surprised Kobe, but he had no reason to choose not to. Kobe took a step across to the left to open up space with Zhang Jun, and then raised his hand and shot a fadeaway jumper.

At this time, as Zhang Jun expected, Kobe's shooting hand is closer to him when shooting in this position, making it easier to defend and interfere.

Duang!

The iron is struck!

Kobe's shot was completely interfered by Zhang Jun. In order to prevent being blocked, Kobe had to increase the range of his shot.

"Zhang Jun's wingspan gives him an advantage on the defensive end. In fact, he has the talent to become the league's top defender. His defense this season has obviously improved a lot compared to last season, but he is still far behind the top defender. distance."

"If Zhang Jun can still practice defense and passing, he will really be the most terrifying player in the league."

"Zhang Jun should learn from Kobe on this point. Kobe was also a very green defender when he first entered the NBA. But in the fourth season of his career, Kobe's defensive ability improved by leaps and bounds and he was directly selected to the league's best defensive team. For a while."

"So, I hope Zhang Jun can also do this before the fourth season."

Barkley doesn't really like players who can only attack but not defend, especially Carmelo Anthony of the Nuggets.

When the Nuggets regretted not making the playoffs last season, Barkley accused Anthony of not giving his best on the defensive end.

Iverson is already a veteran, and with his body, it is impossible for him to make much contribution on the defensive end. But in fact, Iverson's steals have always been at the forefront of the league. His defense is only limited by his physical talent, and it is not that he is incompetent. Defend.

But Anthony has the talent to become the league's top defender. His body can even allow him to move to the fourth position without losing to most people. However, Anthony with this kind of talent has repeatedly allowed his opponents to perform brilliantly on the defensive end. .

Yes, Anthony can indeed score, but scoring 28 points and then allowing his opponent to score 26 points is not a useful performance for the team.

Anthony believes too much that offense can win everything, but in fact, during the 2003 draft, Barkley was more optimistic about Anthony becoming the No. 1 pick, because Anthony's offense has been polished to the point that he does not need any processing by the team. Talent in the NBA requires adaptation rather than improvement.

Anthony disappointed Barkley a little too much, so he doesn't want to see Zhang Jun like this now.

Kenny Smith said: "Although Zhang Jun's defensive details and skills were not good last season, his defensive attitude was very good. In the playoffs, he even became the Trail Blazers' best perimeter defender for a time."

"I have already seen Zhang Jun's defensive skills and details in the round just now, so his defensive ability will definitely improve further this season."

"Zhang Jun will not be the kind of player who only cares about his own offense and has a good time, regardless of whether the team wins or loses."

On the court.

Zhang Jun once again passed Kobe and reached the basket. This time the Lakers used a three-man encirclement defense.

Although Kobe was a little reluctant, he had to admit that he really couldn't defend Zhang Jun alone.

call!

Zhang Jun passed the ball to Qian Ning Fulai from the bottom corner, who made a decisive three-pointer from an open position.

Uh-huh!

The basketball hits the net crisply.

Fulai ran toward the backcourt very low-key.

"Brother, how do my three points compare to yours?"

Zhang Jun heard Fulai's questioning voice, thought for a while and said, "You are more stable, I am further away."

James Jones yelled from further away: "That's a good summary, but when can you pass me a ball, man? Don't let Fuli play alone. You know we don't have the ability to attack with the ball. It all depends on my teammates.”

Zhang Jun nodded and said: "Wait at your position, my ball will arrive at any time."

Zhang Jun immediately started his personal offensive performance on the court. Kobe was completely powerless against the fiery Zhang Jun, and the Lakers were forced to use a three-man defense to limit Zhang Jun's performance.

The Trail Blazers also played a small climax of 14:8 and gradually opened up the score. Just when everyone thought that the Trail Blazers' one-star lineup that shocked the entire league in the playoffs last season was about to break out again, Zen Master Fei Jackson suddenly called a timeout.

He rearranged the Lakers' defensive strategy, choosing to leave Sergio Rodriguez open, and double-teamed Zhang Jun in advance, forcing him to play the ball.

"As long as the basketball is not in Zhang Jun's hands, the offensive threats the Lakers will face will be reduced by at least half."

Kenny Smith very much agreed with the Lakers' defensive strategy, and Zen Master Phil Jackson was worthy of being a Zen Master, and he quickly discovered the Trail Blazers' weaknesses on the court.

That’s what Sergio Rodriguez is!

Kenny Smith continued: "Sergio Rodriguez is a Spanish player. Breakthrough is his main offensive method, but he is not a pure speed player. He needs to rely on rhythm and pick-and-roll to carry out dribbling and passing. Get to the basket.”

"But this is the NBA. Sergio Rodriguez's thin frame means that he always faces a lot of physical confrontation when he breaks through on the court, and it is often difficult for him to get to the basket easily."

"More importantly, spot-up shooting and three-point shooting are both weaknesses of Sergio Rodriguez."

"Sergio Rodriguez, a rookie in the 2006-07 season, shot 28% from three-point range. Last season, Sergio Rodriguez shot 29% from three-point range."

"To be honest, this three-point shooting level is not as good as Zhang Jun's last season, so it is definitely a very good choice for the Lakers to let him go."

Duang!

Sergio Rodriguez received an open pass from Zhang Jun, and the result was an iron shot. Even when the basketball was flying in the air, everyone on the court knew that the ball would definitely not go in.

"This shooting level is obviously too different."

The Lakers took the opportunity to play a 10:2 offensive high groove.

Nate McMillan quickly replaced Luo Yin, Aldridge and other main players, which stabilized the situation.

At halftime, it was tied at 62:62.

In the third quarter of the game, Aldridge broke out tonight and scored 4 consecutive mid-range shots. Gasol had been hesitating whether to follow Aldridge to defend him. As a result, this hesitation allowed Aldridge to seize the opportunity. .

Then Gasol and Bynum both hit the Trail Blazers inside at the same time, regaining the score disadvantage again.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the two teams returned to the same starting line again, tied at 86:86.

Zhang Jun walked onto the court. Kobe twitched his elbow and glanced at Zhang Jun. The master predicted what was going to happen next, so he took off Odom and replaced Ariza.

In this way, Kobe can keep an eye on Zhang Jun.

Trail Blazers possession.

Luo Yin raised his hand and pointed in the other direction. Steve Blake immediately passed the ball to Zhang Jun, and all the other Trail Blazers players pulled away.

Kobe opened his hands and stared at Zhang Jun with all his attention.

Uh-huh!

"Another super long three-pointer! It's Zhang Jun again! He has already hit 4 super long three-pointers in this game."

Zhang Jun suddenly shot a cold arrow from two steps outside the three-point line, catching Kobe by surprise.

Kobe gritted his teeth in frustration. Zhang Jun this season has made him feel unprecedented pressure. If he goes out, he will be broken through. If he doesn't go out, he will be shot a three-pointer or a long shot.

Even if Zhang Jun can only shoot three-pointers, Kobe will not feel so much pressure when defending. The two meters away from the three-point line really stretches the space too much. Kobe is defending, not not. Neither.