Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

In the second quarter, Lu Yong sent Rose, Dunro, LeVert, Oubre, and Cousins.

Bucks five: George Hill, DiVincenzo, Connaughton, Antetokounmpo, Wilson.

Alphabet took a minute and a half of rest in the first quarter, and now they come back to play. They are obviously ready to risk their lives against the Nets tonight.

The Bucks' biggest weakness is backup center Wilson, who is 2 meters tall and weighs 08 kilograms. He has good physical fitness, outstanding running and jumping, and is not slow, but his confrontation is too poor.

Wilson was a rookie in the 2017 draft, when he was selected by the Bucks with the 17th overall pick. Coming from the University of Michigan, with a wingspan of 2 meters, his physical condition and athletic ability are not bad.

But he has not played much playing time in the Bucks. It was not until Lopez was absent due to a knee injury this season that he got a lot of playing opportunities.

The tactics arranged by Lu Yong are not complicated. Rose is responsible for lobbing Cousins ​​in the low post from the side, and cooperates with the three outside players Dun Luo, LeVert, and Oubre to maximize the space.

Cousins ​​is holding the ball in the low post and playing singles. Wilson's small body cannot handle him unless the Bucks have someone to help defend him.

Once Cousins ​​attracts double-teams, he distributes the ball to both sides to shoot three-pointers from the outside.

If Rose doesn't have the opportunity to lob, he can also hold the ball in the pick-and-roll and use his personal ability to eat George Hill alive.

This lineup seems to only have Rose as an organizational point, but in fact, Cousins ​​also has good support capabilities.

When there are people inside and outside attacking in series, the combat effectiveness of the Nets' second lineup rises sharply.

Among these people, Dun Luo has the simplest task. He stretches out the right corner and waits for an opportunity to catch the ball and shoot a three-pointer. The defense also picks up Connaughton, a soft persimmon.

Unlike LeVert who has to focus on guarding DiVincenzo and at the same time help Oubre defend Antetokounmpo, the defensive pressure is very high.

Oubre plays the fourth position and has no problem attacking, but if he is faced with a letter, it will be difficult for him to defend him.

At this time, LeVert's assisting defensive role was reflected, preventing Letters from scoring too easily.

When the Nets attacked, Rose saw the opportunity and lobbed it to Cousins. The latter turned his back to Wilson twice and came to the penalty area. He took a big step with his left foot and relied on Wilson to hit the layup.

33 to 32, Cousins ​​​​got his first point of the game.

His footwork may not be called outstanding, but his basic skills are very solid. His advantage lies in his strong physique and soft touch. He can defeat 90% of the league's insiders one-on-one.

The Bucks attacked, and Wilson pulled out to cover Divinqin, but was directly released by Cousins.

This guy has some shooting ability on the outside, but his output is low and his hit rate is average. This season, he averaged 1.8 three-pointers per game, hitting 0.5, and his three-point shooting percentage was only 25.5%.

Cousins ​​knew that Dun Luo had poor defense, so he double-teamed DiVincenzo with Dun Luo. Lu Yong arranged this quarter like this, and was not afraid of Wilson's performance at all.

DiVincenzo faced a double team and distributed the ball to the center. Wilson took a look but did not shoot, waiting for the letter to move to respond.

With a role player who only scored 3.2 points in the season, the Nets really have no need to focus on him.

However, Antetokounmpo must be careful. He is a huge threat when he leads the team as a substitute, and his desire to score points cannot be hidden.

Antetokounmpo didn't pay attention to Oubre at all when he received the ball. He drove the ball all the way and forced a layup without getting rid of it. As a result, he was interfered by LeVert from the weak side and missed.

LeVert was very fast after landing, bent down to pick up the basketball, and passed it to Rose nearby.

Seeing that the opportunity was not good when Rose went on the fast break, he did not hit hard, and the rhythm slowed down, waiting for Cousins ​​to fall into position.

Cousins' size is not suitable for playing a fast-paced game. As long as he slows down and improves his success rate in this quarter, the Nets will have an advantage inside.

Rose dribbled the ball to the right, created a little space facing DiVincenzo, and once again lobbed the ball to Cousins ​​in the low post.

Cousins ​​leaned against Wilson for a moment, quickly turned around in the middle and passed by, jumped up against Wilson's body, and dunked with both hands.

"boom!"

35:32.

Wang Meng smiled and said: "Cousins ​​​​worked hard this quarter. He played average in the starting lineup tonight and was replaced by coach Lu Yong early. As a result, he showed off his power as soon as the second quarter came and made full use of his personal abilities. "

"In the past year, some people have always said that Cousins ​​​​has been disabled after being injured. But this season when he joined the Nets, he not only showed his low-post skills and shooting, but also became the most cost-effective player in the league. Coach Lu successfully helped Cousins ​​has a second spring in his career!"

Yang Yi smiled and said: "He is no longer the first veteran under Lu Yong to shine. As early as when he was coaching the SuperSonics, Lu Yong helped Bunchy Wells and Francis return to their peak. His employment has always been amazing. , which is probably why veteran players like to play for Lu Yong."

Wang Meng nodded and said: "Yes, this year's Derrick Rose is the best example. He even has a chance to become the best sixth man in the Nets. This is definitely a surprise for Rose after a serious injury."

The Bucks attack, but the Nets still shrink their defense and block the penalty area.

George Hill's breakthrough does not have the ability to tear apart the defense. He is just a veteran point guard with rich experience, and his athletic ability has long been exhausted.

After the pick-and-roll, he singled out Rose with the ball, continuously changed directions and broke through to the right. He was flanked by Oubre and passed to Antetokounmpo at a 45-degree angle on the right.

Antetokounmpo took a three-point shot from an open position. His shot was ridiculously slow, but Oubre rushed back and reached out to interfere.

As a super giant, Antetokounmpo's shooting has always been his offensive weakness.

This season, he averaged 4.8 shots per game, hit 1.5 goals, and shot 30.6% from three-point range. He was sometimes good and sometimes not good, and he didn't have much confidence.

Facts have proved that placing letters to shoot three-pointers is definitely a good tactic. Letters' three-point jumper missed, and Cousins ​​was blocked to protect the backboard.

When the Nets were in a positional battle, they still passed the ball to Cousins.

After receiving the ball in the low post, he turned around in the middle, leaned against Wilson and was flanked by the letter.

Surrounded by two people, Cousins ​​did not force the ball and quickly passed the ball after observing.

Oubre caught the ball in the left corner, took a look, and before Alphabet came back from defense, he made a solid three-pointer from an open position.

"Shh!"

38:32.

The Nets went on a 7-0 run, taking the lead and widening the point difference to 6 points.

Budenholzer frowned and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling a huge threat.

What's worse is that he found that he couldn't adjust. The main players had just come off the court to rest for a while, and there was no one better on the bench. He could only choose to believe in letters.

When the Bucks attacked, Hill passed the ball to Antetokounmpo for a single. The latter forced a breakthrough when facing Oubre, was double-teamed and passed to Wilson at the top of the key.

There was no one two meters in front of Wilson, and there was a big gap. This time he had no choice but to take action.

As a result, his 25.5% three-point shooting rate did not disappoint Lu Yong. His open jump shot missed and the rebound was protected by Cousins.

In a positional battle, Cousins ​​caught the ball in the low post on the right side and hit it with his back.

His basic skills are very solid. Even Jokic didn't dare to say that he was a sure winner at his peak. After a serious injury, his finishing touch was still neat.

When George Hill saw that Wilson couldn't stand up to anyone, he could only let Rose go to help defend, hoping to act as the sixth man from behind to steal the ball and put pressure on Cousins.

Unfortunately, Cousins ​​had already seen the sneaky Hill and passed the ball to the outside in time before the double-team was formed.

Rose's three-point shot was indeed not as accurate as Dun Luo's, but he was not lenient when he had an open opportunity. He made a 60-degree jumper for a three-pointer. Hill came back and dived out, which interfered with the shot and was slow.

Rose was well prepared and the ball hit the net, 41 to 32. The Nets had a 10-0 run under the leadership of Cousins, and Budenholzer requested a timeout!

In tonight's matchup between the two coaches, Budenholzer exposed many shortcomings.

In terms of tactics, Budenholzer can do it, and Lu Yong can do it. Pick-and-rolls, cuts, and cross-screens are all the rest of what he did when he was with the Sonics.

In terms of defense, Lu Yong is indeed not at the top level, but he has led the team to win so many championships, and his experience is not comparable to Budenholzer's.

In terms of team building, Budenholzer is no match. He does not have the vision of a reborn player.

No matter from which angle you look at it, Lu Yong crushes Budenholzer in all aspects.

Once Lu Yong leads the team to win today, the competition for the best coach will basically come to an end.

After the timeout, Budenholzer chose to make a substitution, and Lopez returned to the court early to replace Wilson.

Cousins' performance during this period has been so explosive. If Luo doesn't come back, there will be no scum left in the Bucks' restricted area.

Lu Yong made no substitutions, and Cousins ​​​​and Rose continued to lead the bench.

The Bucks attacked, DiVincenzo and Antetokounmpo played a pick-and-roll, Rose chose to flank Antetokounmpo, and retreated down the road.

DiVincenzo glanced at it but didn't pass it, and made a jump shot from the corner, 41 to 34.

Although he failed to defend in this round, Lu Yong still stood on the sidelines and applauded.

Rose's choice was right. He didn't double-team. If Antetokounmpo scored, it would be an opportunity, and DiVincenzo's mid-range shot couldn't be scored every time.

Things are changing rapidly on the court, and sometimes it depends on the players' thoughts to determine the trend of the game.

Being unable to guard is not a mistake. Lu Yong is very satisfied with the performance of the players in this round.

When the Nets attacked, Rose went to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll with Cousins ​​in the middle. Hill quickly pursued the defense and distributed the ball to the middle.

Against Los Angeles, it was difficult for Cousins ​​to drop into the low post and take advantage of the situation. He raised the ball high above his head near the free throw line and watched his teammates move.

This high-position support is Kao Shen's specialty. As the former number one center in the league, his comprehensiveness is beyond doubt.

Lopez's center of gravity is slightly lowered and one step away, which can interfere with shooting and prevent breakthroughs.

At this time, Oubre on the bottom line gave Dun Luo an off-ball screen to help him get rid of Di Vincenzo. Cousins ​​saw the opportunity and passed the ball.

The Nets practice this routine a lot during training. Cousins ​​organizes in the middle. He only needs to observe four points, the bottom corners on the left and right sides, and the diagonal angle from the corner to the basket.

DiVincenzo was very motivated to defend, but his physical fitness was average. He was blocked and lost his defensive position. By the time he caught up again, it was already too late.

Dun Luo doesn't usually take many shots, but every shot is an opportunity. His three-point shooting rate during the season is as high as 47.8%.

This kind of person will definitely pay the price for being left empty. Dun Luo made a steady hit from the open three-pointer, 43 to 34.

When returning to defense, Dun Luo and Cousins ​​​​high-fived each other. The two cooperated very well this time.

Yang Yi said: "The Nets' tactics in these rounds are very clear, which is to launch an attack around Cousins ​​​​and penetrate the Bucks' defense through this cooperation. The effect is good. Cousins ​​​​challenged Los Angeles in the low post. It’s not cheap, but he can still get up high to provide support. He passes the ball well, and he’s becoming more confident the more he plays.”

Wang Meng smiled and said: "After all, he was once the number one center in the league. Cousins' athletic ability is just not as good as his peak, but his skills are still there. As long as the fans don't put too much expectations on him, Cousins ​​will definitely bring surprises to people." , His comprehensiveness is as good as anyone’s.”

The Bucks attacked, Hill played a pick-and-roll, and the Nets did not switch defense, leaving Rose to chase.

The players are playing strictly according to Lu Yong's arrangements. If the defense is switched at a high position, it will be difficult to control the letter.

Lu Yong didn't want Alphabet to score high and cause trouble to his disciple Adu.

Seeing that Antetokounmpo had a bad opportunity to cut, Hill made a quick stop and scored, 43 to 36.

The Nets attacked, Cousins ​​passed the ball to Oubre on the side, and this time Antetokounmpo chose to switch defense.

Oubre was misplaced at the top of the arc and faced off against Da Luo. He relied on speed to break through, and entered the penalty area to score a layup with one hand, 45 to 36.

Antetokounmpo wanted his teammates to help Luo, but his teammates failed to understand what he meant immediately, which caused the Bucks' defensive mistakes this time.

Antetokounmpo threw the basketball to the floor with some annoyance. Antetokounmpo became more and more dissatisfied with the performance of his teammates around him. He looked at Adu on the opposite bench, filled with envy in his heart.

Some people can just sit back and win MVP as long as they rotate normally, but even if he sacrifices his rest time and tries his best, he is still at a disadvantage.

This feeling of powerlessness gradually distorted Antetokounmpo's heart, and he wished that he would force the three giants of the management team tomorrow, and he would not be able to survive a day.

The Bucks attacked, George Hill played a pick-and-roll and was caught up by Rose. Connaughton missed a three-point jumper, and the backcourt rebound was firmly grasped by Cousins.

On the sidelines, Lu Yong and Budenholzer were both watching the game carefully.

The difference is that Lu Yong's face is full of relaxation, and from time to time he will cross his legs and chat with the assistant coach next to him.

Looking at Budenholzer, his face is not only anxious but also confused. You can tell who is strong and weak at a glance.

In the second half, the main players of the two teams returned.

Durant put all his energy into the offensive end, regardless of whether it was reasonable or not, today he was going to crush the letters.

The Bucks returned to a climax under the leadership of Middleton, and the point difference always hovered around single digits.

At halftime, the Nets led 67 to 62.

In the second half, James (Bledsoe) started to perform, scoring 11 points in a row with sudden inside and outside shots, tearing apart the Nets' defense with his impact.

On the Nets side, Durant, Mitchell, and Porzingis were also very aggressive offensively, and the score was tight.

In the last two minutes of the final quarter, the Nets were tied 119 to 119, and both sides had the possibility of winning.

TNT commentator Barkley analyzed the game and said: "The Bucks played very well tonight and were in a stalemate with the Nets until the last minute. However, on the surface, the two teams appear to be evenly matched, but in fact, the Nets have a greater probability of winning."

"Lou did a better job in arranging player rotation. The core players did not play for a long time. On the other hand, the Bucks have only rested for a total of 3 and a half minutes since the game. Lopez rested for 6 minutes and Middleton rested. After 5 minutes, my physical fitness has already reached its limit."

"If a key ball is needed to determine the outcome, I really can't think of any reason for the Nets to lose."

Kenny Smith nodded and smiled: "Budenholzer and Lu Yong have played against each other many times. The two have similar coaching styles, but he is far behind in terms of on-the-spot command. He mainly relies on five starters to Fight, this situation is the last thing he wants to see."

In Lu Yong's previous life, Budenholzer was a coach who was not good at on-the-spot command. After being thoroughly studied, he suffered a humiliating black eight miracle.

When the team is leading, he will give a lot of opportunities to role players, often rotating 12 players, making fans think that he is a good use of substitutes.

But once the score becomes tense, he will use a conservative rotation method to let the main players play more.

This approach is okay in the regular season, but there are great dangers in the playoffs. It takes a little luck to lead the team to win the championship.

Lu Yong admitted that Budenholzer is a good coach, but he is obviously not qualified to be his lifelong enemy.

The ball was in the hands of the Nets, and Lu Yong requested a timeout after the tie. (End of chapter)