Chapter 85: Attack and change

In the first quarter, the Wizards scored 33 points in a single quarter and the Suns scored 35 points.
In the second quarter, the Wizards scored 31 points in a single quarter, while the Suns scored 32 points.
The two teams entered the halftime break with a score of 64:67.
The "fans" in the stadium who watched the same offense stunned.
To tell the truth, they rarely see such games. The offense of both teams is amazingly fast, with an average of only about 10 seconds per round.
Compared with the offense of the two teams, there is a bit of defensiveness in the defensive aspect.
The two teams are not completely undefensive, but their defensive strength is very limited, and they will never be double-teamed. When defending, they always consider whether they are suitable for a fast break.
The two teams add up to 10 people on the field, but the only one who can really defend is the center of the two teams.
The three centers of the Wizards, Haywood, Jordan and McGee are not players who can independently attack the ball. In the Wizards’ tactical system, the center’s role is to defend the basket, grab the rebound, pull down the outside line and add defense. .
After the Suns let O'Neal out, there was no fixed center this season, and occasionally the power forward position of Stoudemire and Channing Fry pushed to the center position, but most of the time the center position is Blue-collar player Robin Lopez.
It is a pity that in the nearly crazy running battle between the two teams, it is difficult for the center to settle down to complete the card rebounding job. .
During the intermission, Wang Xiao felt that this was not the way to go.
Compared to the sun that relies on Nash to cascade the entire team to drive the team's offensive rhythm, the Wizards who rely on running without the ball and then making long-range shots rely more on the feel.
In the first half, Curry and others felt very good, but even so the team was still 3 points behind.
Once the feeling of Curry and others disappeared in the second half, I'm afraid the team will soon fall into a dangerous situation.
"In the second half, we are going to change."
After thinking a little, Wang Xiao made arrangements.
Hearing Wang Xiao’s words, the players were all stunned. No one felt anything wrong with the first half of the game. No matter Curry or Harden and others, they felt comfortable playing. There was almost no pressure on the offensive end. Just hit it.
"In the second half, Beverly, Harden, Green, Brach and Jordan started." Wang Xiao looked at the five and said solemnly: "I don't need you to get many points, but you must adjust the pace of the game. Drag it down and limit the Suns from running!"
"Beverly, you may be under the most pressure next, because you have to face Nash, I will not ask you to completely lock Nash, but as long as Nash is still on the field, you should never let him play comfortably, even if Stop him if he is fouled!"
In the face of Nash, you must not be double-teamed. This is the consensus of all nba teams.
With Nash's ability, he can easily find open teammates from the bag, and then pass it hard, Beverly can only defend Nash alone.
Defensively defeated the Suns. In the past few years, many teams have thought this way, but really did not have a few teams.
Even if Wang Xiao sacrificed this defensive lineup, it would be difficult to block the sun against the normal state.
But Wang Xiao felt that there should be a chance in this situation.
Because the sun has been on the field against him for a full 24 minutes!
Habit is a terrible thing, it will always change unconsciously.
Having adapted to the Wizards' loose defense, suddenly the pressure on defense increased sharply. Wang Xiao didn't believe anyone would make any mistakes!
This is undoubtedly an adventurous attempt. If it succeeds, it is better to say that in case of failure, it is difficult to chase it back.
But Wang Xiao felt that it was necessary to take a risk. Rather than expecting the players to continue to feel hot, he was more inclined to make changes.
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After the start of the second half, the Suns were surprised to find that the Wizards actually replaced the main lineup and replaced a set of benches.
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Beverly, Harden, Green, Brach and Jordan Jr.
With the exception of Harden and Green, the average playing time of other players is only about ten to twenty minutes.
Normally, after the halftime break, the main players all get a certain rest and their physical fitness is restored. They will be on the court at the beginning of the third quarter to continue to grab points.
The bench lineup will generally start to appear in the second half of the third quarter.
Rarely, like the Wizards, when the scores of the two teams are still stuck together, they are the first to be on the bench in the third quarter.
"What is that Wang Xiao thinking?"
The Suns coach D'Antoni felt strange, but he couldn't help frowning as soon as the game started.
Because the rhythm of the game slowed down in an instant.
After the start of the third quarter, the Wizards led the attack.
The whole team changed the style of the previous bombardment, and they all had their own positions. Then Harden slowly dribble in the top arc to find opportunities. He actually dragged the 24-second offensive time to the rest. It only took about 6 seconds to suddenly hit the basket.
The defender of Harden is the dunk king Jason Richardson. His scoring ability is quite outstanding, but it is also a typical offensive and defensive weak player in the league, especially the traverse speed is very slow, facing the young and strong. Deng was easily passed in one step.
Harden rushed into the post and took the opportunity to take a shot before Stoudemire's defense.
After being successfully singled by Harden, the Suns did not care, and Stoudemire immediately retreated to serve outside the line.
After receiving the ball, Nash almost subconsciously turned back and wanted a fast break.
But when he looked back, the movements in his hands did not take a break.
The Wizards players have all withdrawn from defense and waited.
In this case, Nash can only control the ball first half, looking for opportunities.
But as soon as he stood still, he threw himself in front of him.
Beverly's motor nerves and reaction speed are quite "colorful", and the defensive positivity is also very strong, which makes him have a good performance in defense and steals.
For many years in the league, Nash has not encountered players like Beverly, and he knows how to deal with such a defense.
But in the first half, such a hearty offense, even a point guard like Nash, suddenly faced a defensive style like Beverly like a crazy dog ​​like a player, would feel uncomfortable.
After being personally defended by Beverly, Nash's first reaction was to accelerate through the inside.
He succeeded and stepped past Beverly, he immediately rushed into the inside, and Jordan immediately greeted to help defense.
Seeing Little Jordan, Nash's mind immediately showed where Fry would be when Little Jordan should defend.
Without thinking about it, he immediately got close to Little Jordan, and then sent the basketball in his hand against the back of Little Jordan.
The basketball was delivered to Fry, who grabbed the basketball and pulled the dunk!
However, at this moment, a pair of black "color" hands protruded like lightning and cut off the basketball in Fry's hand!
It's Beverly!
After being passed by Nash, he did not immediately chase Nash, but looked at Fry, who was responsible for Jordan's defense, for the first time.
After watching the halftime game, Beverly knew that if there was a chance, Nash would definitely choose to pass instead of attacking himself, so he rushed to Fry the first time.
"Squeak--"
The whistle sounded, and the referee signaled Beverley's foul.