Chapter 600: Pick and Roll Mismatch!

Yes, everyone knows that Dragon Country has "End of the Quarter East", but the problem is that this End of the Quarter East seems to have almost no teammates.

The consumption of the American team is too extreme, even at the end of each offensive and defensive round, the few seconds when each other is preparing to serve are not spared, and almost all other members of the Dragon Country Corps have finally been completely drained of all their physical strength by this consumption.

They may still be able to stand on the court to play in the fourth quarter, but it is obvious to the naked eye that their combat power is probably only 60% of it!

Old K is quite clear.

Although they were suppressed for three whole quarters, the opportunity for the American team... finally came.

Only 11 points behind, a decisive battle!

On the bench on the sidelines, all the members of the American team gathered around Old K at this time.

"They will definitely have Lin Dong as the main attacker in the last quarter, so the other players will most likely focus on the defensive lineup and consolidate the inside line to seek support for Lin Dong, so the three-tower lineup will most likely be used in the fourth quarter!"

"Garnett, Duncan, go to the inside to fight them! Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian are no longer physically fit, and Wang Zhizhi is relatively weak. Even if you two-on-three, you still have an advantage! Control the rebounds and control the offensive rhythm under the basket! And if Longguo changes the lineup to a smaller lineup, before I change the lineup, Duncan will pull to the three-point line to play high-post support and high-post joint defense, and strive to make the two points as short as possible!"

This is the supporting tactic that Longguo gave to Yao Ming. Old K will naturally study it, and of course he can also temporarily use his hands.

"Durant, block Zhu Fangyu's outside line. Sun Yue's 3-pointer is not as accurate as his. Our outside line will also be limited depending on the situation. On the defensive end, you just need to lock Zhu Fangyu's 3-pointer!"

The super giants were sweating and listening very seriously. Every time Lao K called a name, he would definitely get the fastest response.

If there were no strong pressure from Long Guo and Lin Dong, I'm afraid it would be difficult for the coaches of NBA teams to imagine that these unruly super giants would be so "well-behaved and obedient".

"Bryant, Wade!" Lao K turned his head and looked at the two most critical guys in the fourth quarter.

In the past two years, he has watched how these two people worked hard and improved step by step to defeat Lin Dong.

Not only have their personal abilities improved, but they have also trained and run-in with each other during the two offseasons.

These two people are born to be one. They have the same desire to win, the same understanding of basketball, and even almost the same personality, persistence in training, and desire to surpass themselves...

Under Lin Dong's pressure, the tacit understanding they have stimulated is the best pair of NBA guard combinations he has ever seen, and both offense and defense are integrated!

And what about Lin Dong?

Through these three quarters, Lao K can roughly see it.

Lin Dong has indeed evolved, and has evolved to a state that makes him feel very "empty".

Don't think that this kind of emptiness is derogatory, it is a sense of integration, emptiness means unpredictable, and it also means everywhere.

He can fully integrate into the team, he can check and fill any loopholes in the entire team at any time, he can fully integrate himself into a team that was originally just an ordinary first-class team, and let them directly become the world's top super-first-class level!

This is probably because of the influence of the European team basketball atmosphere.

Such a Lin Dong is undoubtedly terrible, and such a Longguo team is undoubtedly terrible, but fortunately, Longguo's physical crisis prevented Lin Dong from keeping the team in the top super-first-class state for four quarters.

As for Lin Dong…if he hadn’t shown this extraordinary team ability, then Old K might still feel a little bit worried. After all, as long as that guy doesn’t show his skills, people always feel uneasy and always feel that he has a backhand.

But now there is no doubt. In the past two years, Lin Dong has not rested and has indeed made great progress, but he has put his skills on the team. Even if his personal ability has not deteriorated in the slightly lower-level league, it is impossible to be stronger than when he left the NBA.

But… Kobe and Wade have become stronger! And they are very strong! Their tacit understanding and cooperation are even stronger!

The combination of the two is the final trump card of the US team. Facing them, even Lin Dong, who was called ‘Unsolvable Final Quarter Dong’ when he left the NBA in the 2006 season, would never be able to get what he wants on the court when facing such a double-team of Kobe and Wade.

The fourth quarter is their weak spot!

“It’s time to double-team him.” Old K said coldly: “Don’t be careless, he’s yours!”

Old K’s view of Lin Dong is actually roughly the same as that of Kobe and Wade.

It was probably impossible for him to catch up with Lin Dong's level. That kind of consciousness could really make the players on the same field feel desperate.

But when it comes to personal skills, strength, speed, and the tacit understanding they developed during the two offseasons to double-team...

A gleam of light flashed in both of their eyes at the same time.

Let's put an end to it!

Just by looking at the eyes of the two, Lao K knew that he didn't need to remind them anymore. He stretched out his hand, and the players of the American team piled up one by one.

"You all know that at this point in the game, the final victory is no longer just about skills, tactics and strength, but also a contest of will and desire to win!"

"Don't try to provoke, and don't think about some messy things. We are the lagging side, we are the challengers, and we are facing the most powerful team on this planet!"

"Absolutely focus on the game, absolutely focus on winning or losing, absolutely focus on the court!"

Old K shouted hoarsely: "Victory belongs to the United States!"

At this moment, all the players gathered together at the Longguo bench, but Coach Jiang did not chatter like Old K, but stood aside with his hands folded, smiling, listening to the man's final mobilization.

In the last quarter and the last game, the coach did not speak, but let the players speak. Is this a kind of usurpation?

If other players dared to grab his role at this time, Coach Jiang would curse his ancestors for eighteen generations.

But this is Lin Dong.

This Longguo team was almost completely built by him, even including the team's tactics, everyone's playing style, etc., everything was achieved under Lin Dong's training.

As a head coach, in fact, he was more often doing logistics, connecting with the Basketball Association and the media, etc., which was more like the work of a team leader.

Lin Dong built this team, and the financial resources and energy he spent are unimaginable to ordinary people, so he is absolutely qualified. Moreover, he is also the well-deserved boss and absolute soul in the minds of all the players of this Longguo team. Some words, if spoken by him, are much more motivating than those spoken by the head coach himself.

There will naturally be no shortage of tactical arrangements. In view of the current overall physical problems of Longguo, in fact, the team can have few changes. Using a tall lineup to stabilize the inside, to enhance defense, and to assist Lin Dong in playing success rate is currently the best choice.

There will also be a change of lineup to play a small lineup, which depends on Coach Jiang to evaluate the players' physical recovery and decide when there are changes on the court.

Of course, under the targeting of the Americans, when the physical strength is no longer sufficient, any lineup will inevitably have problems and loopholes, which is difficult to avoid.

11 points may seem like a lot, but it is actually very fast to catch up, perhaps just two or three mistakes.

The other players of the Dragon Country team obviously have huge psychological pressure. After all, this is the Olympics, and it is also the Olympics that Dragon Country is closest to reaching the top, and it is also the Olympics that all participating players are closest to making history!

If you worry about gain, you will worry about loss...

This makes them look a little nervous when listening to the tactics, even Yao Ming is no exception.

Lin Dong obviously noticed this, so after the tactics were arranged, he just smiled and said two words.

"Hey, guys, there is no need to be nervous, and there is no need to resist the pressure yourself. We will play the tactics as usual, do our defense well, and as for offense..."

"There is no tactic... Don't be soft when there is a chance. If you miss the shot, it's my fault." Lin Dong smiled: "And if you think there is no chance, just give me the ball!"

Just give me the ball!

The simplest words wiped out the tension of everyone in this team in an instant.

Yes, we have Lin Dong. No matter what the situation is, as long as we give the ball to Lin Dong, we can win!

"Go on the court!"

Beep!

The referee blew the whistle for the fourth quarter.

The five players of the US team: Jason Kidd, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan.

The five players of the Dragon Country team: Lin Dong, Sun Yue, Zhu Fangyu, Yi Jianlian, and Yao Ming.

Thanks to the jump ball in the first quarter, Dragon Country had the ball.

The tactical idea of ​​Dragon Country was very simple. On the defensive end, they used the height of the inside line to try to grab rebounds. On the offensive end...

Zhu Fangyu sent the baseline ball, Sun Yue crossed the half court with the ball, and Kidd was the first to meet him.

After all, there was a gap in strength. The aggressive defense soon made Sun Yue dare not control the ball. When he held the ball, the tactical intention of the US team could be seen at this time.

Kobe and Wade actually double-teamed Lin Dong who had no ball at the same time. In addition to Kidd defending Sun Yue on the outside, Garnett was used as a central support point near the free throw line. He could not only fill in Zhu Fangyu on the other side of the outside line, but also rush into the basket at any time to help Duncan deal with the attacks of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian.

This is to use the abundant physical strength of Duncan and Garnett to deal with the exhausted three-man team of Yao Ming + Yi Jianlian + Zhu Fangyu of Dragon Country, so as to extract Kobe and Wade to double-team Lin Dong. The Americans are obviously very afraid of Lin Dong's attack in the last quarter.

Although this is the last-quarter tactic that Dragon Country had expected long ago, the fourth quarter has just begun, and it is not yet the final decisive moment. They would rather let the other side play two against three and use two super giants to double-team a person without the ball. Although there is a budget because Yao Ming and his team have already run out of physical strength, it is really too exaggerated.

Sun Yue knew very well that if the ball was given to Lin Dong, whether Lin Dong could score or not, it would inevitably encourage the unscrupulous double-teaming mentality of the American team.

It is still necessary to use the advantage of numbers to create a certain threat to the opponent so that they dare not double-team so unscrupulously...

Facing the formation of the American team, Sun Yue chose to pass the ball to Zhu Fangyu.

Zhu Fangyu pretended to shoot, trying to attract Garnett to the outside to fill in, and then pass the ball inside to let Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian play two-on-one under the basket.

But unexpectedly, after the fake shot, Garnett only symbolically took a step forward, and then raised his big hand to try to block Zhu Fangyu's sight, without any intention of jumping up.

This is despised... If I can't attract Garnett to fill in, then Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian in the interior will have no advantage at all.

Everything is linked together. Anyone on the court must show threat to help the team, otherwise it is undoubtedly equivalent to letting the team play four against five.

Zhu Fangyu simply shot a 3-pointer.

Old K on the sidelines couldn't help but clench his fists just by looking at his shooting posture.

This ball is not!

His rhythm is wrong. He originally planned to pass the ball but changed to shooting. Moreover, after the first three quarters, his physical strength was affected, so his shooting action was slightly deformed at this time. The arc of the basketball in the air was also visible to the naked eye. It was shorter than a normal shot.

Bang!

The basketball hit the rim and flew up.

Zhu Fangyu cursed inwardly and shook his hands in annoyance.

Garnett's defense is very targeted. It is not to defend to death, but to use some small moves to eat your psychology.

The ball just now was considered an open position. It is impossible not to shoot, but it is quite depressing to miss it.

Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, who were at a disadvantage against Duncan and Garnett, looked even worse due to lack of physical strength. What was even worse was that even luck seemed to be on the side of the American team. The ball was short and rebounded quickly, heading straight for Garnett.

Garnett received the ball. Kobe and Wade, who were defending Lin Dong at the top of the arc on the left, had already dispersed to the left and right and rushed to the front court. Lin Dong could only follow one closely. He chose Kobe, while Garnett passed the ball directly to Wade on the other side.

Lin Dong changed direction and rushed straight to the basket, but was matched by Wade and Kobe. When he was making a layup, he made a wonderful pass behind his back, and Kobe received the ball and easily scored 2 points.

99:90!

Wukesong Sports Center was quiet.

The fourth quarter had just begun, and the ball was clearly in their hands, but the opponent scored first and instantly pulled the score difference back to single digits!

Dragon Country's ball possession.

When Sun Yue passed the midline with the ball, the US team responded in the same way. However, Zhu Fangyu, who had just missed a shot, looked a little lacking in confidence. Sun Yue really didn't dare to pass the ball.

Although the current team atmosphere of Longguo is based on trust, trust can drive a player, but it can also easily destroy a player. After all, it was the last few minutes of the Olympic semi-finals, and Zhu Fangyu had to bear too much psychological pressure.

He had a chance at this time, but it was estimated that it would be difficult to adjust his mentality in time. If he missed another shot, he might not dare to touch basketball in the future.

And if it was to the inside, Yao Ming and Yi Jian would have a hard time even with the normal positioning now, and their hit rate would not be much higher.

While hesitating, he saw a figure suddenly running towards him with two people.

Lin Dong!

Kobe and Wade's two-in-one defense followed closely, and they ran in a siege.

Yes, if you encounter trouble, give the ball to Lin Dong, but... can he catch the ball?

It was difficult to close the gap, but when Lin Dong ran close, Sun Yue suddenly realized that this was a pick-and-roll that was actively looking for him.

At this time, he slightly turned his body, took a step back, and stood still with the basketball in front of his lower abdomen.

Lin Dong obviously came over by blocking his position, and while passing by Sun Yue closely, he took the ball from his hand, and with the help of Sun Yue and Kidd's original position, he instantly blocked Kobe who was running from Lin Dong's right.

Pick-and-roll, mismatch!