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Chapter 96 Supersonic Counterattack No.1!If you go to play football, average at least five offsides per game

That night, Lu received a call from general manager Sam Presti. "Lu, does the team still need trade reinforcements? Before the All-Star window is our last chance to strengthen, it will be more difficult for the team to find the players they like when the trade deadline is approaching."

"No need for now, Sam, I plan to use this lineup for the playoffs. The team does not have enough bargaining chips to introduce stars in the trading market. If it is just a corner signing, it will not improve the team's overall strength. .” Lu Yong replied.

The Sonics are a very talented team, but the core that can really play a role in the trading market is regarded as not for sale by the management.

Lu Yong also wants to recruit stars from other teams to help the team go further in the playoffs.

However, except for Durant and Noah, the Supersonics are currently not for sale. The value of other players is very average. It is better not to trade players of the same strength. It will seriously damage the chemical reaction and may not be able to adapt to the Supersonics offensive system. .

Szczerbiak can only be regarded as a second-rate star in the entire league, but he plays like a fish in water in Lu Yong's offensive system. His low-key and humble personality does not compete for the ball, which is very suitable for this Supersonic team.

In the first year of rebuilding, Lu Yong still doesn't want to dismantle the potential lineup and replace it with old stars, especially in the middle of the season, it is safest to keep the lineup and hit the playoffs.

"Well, you are the head coach and you know the team better than anyone else. Before the trade deadline in mid-February comes, please feel free to contact me if you need to." Presti replied.

"Of course, our goals are the same. I will notify you if there is a suitable candidate." Lu Yong hung up the phone and called the coaching staff to the video analysis room for a meeting.

The Sonics' opponent in the next game is the Nets led by Kidd and Carter. Injuries have affected the average record this season, but their strength should not be underestimated.

A team with Kidd as the core is destined to leave holes on the offensive end. Lu Yong summoned the coaching staff to plan to develop a defense, which is Tony Brown's strength.

"Tony, tell me, what do you think about playing against the Nets?"

Tony Brown took out the small notebook he carried with him and made a proposal. "The Nets averaged only 95.8 points per game this season, ranking 25th in the league, only 0.2 points more than the underwhelming team Timberwolves. They win mainly by defense and rhythm, and the average conceded points per game can rank among the top 10 in the league. I think this team still has to play fast break, as long as it can destroy Kidd's field control rhythm, it will be difficult for Carter to kill the game alone."

After a pause, Tony Brown then added: "Both Kidd and Carter's three-point shooting percentages this season are very good, both above 35%. Shrink the formation towards the basket, put some pressure on the shot, but not let it go completely."

Lu Yong nodded slightly, thinking the same as Brown.

In the impression of fans, Kidd's shooting has always been poor, and in the early [-]s, he was nicknamed "Ji Bu Gong".

However, Kidd has been in the league for 13 years. Since 04, he has practiced his three-pointers, and his shooting rate has remained at around 35% all year round. He is no longer an ideal target for being shorted.

The Nets' starting small forward Richard Jefferson recently applied to leave the team due to his family's illness. The Nets' offensive threat, which lacks an important scorer, is not great.

As long as Kidd's control rhythm can be disrupted, the Sonics have a high probability of winning the game.

Brooks sat aside and added: "The team needs to pay attention to the Nets' starting power forward Josh Boone. He has a strong impact and is the first round pick that the Nets took after Kenyon Martin left the team. If Can limit the connection between him and Kidd, it will be difficult for the Nets to win."

Lu Yong sat in the video analysis room and studied the Nets thoroughly. The defensive formation was determined in less than 20 minutes.

The Sonics have recently won a wave of three consecutive victories, but the Suns behind them are eyeing them, and they are only 1.5 games behind.

Winning this game can further expand the Sonics' lead and help improve team morale.

On the evening of the 14th, the Sonics were a guest in New Jersey to challenge the Nets.

Taylor Tovic and Michael Finley took turns to rest, which was jointly decided by Lu Yong after discussing with the coaching staff.

Playing a rhythmic team like the Nets has to speed up. Finley and Teletovic are better at playing in positional battles. This rotation is not a big problem.

Both Seattle Sports Station and domestic CCTV5 broadcast the game live.

Even though the Nets have a bad record this year, they can't hold back Carter's high popularity, and audiences with star players naturally like to watch the game.

The Supersonics starting five: Delonte West, Bunche Wells, Durant, Szczerbiak, Joakim Noah.

Nets five: Kidd, Antoine - White, Carter, Josh - Boone, Krstic.

Noah won the jump ball and the game started.

The Supersonic players stretched out. Noah held the ball in the middle to observe his teammates' running positions. The Serbian insider Krstic had superior athleticism, so he didn't have to worry about being overly entangled when he was out of the ball.

The head coach of the Nets, Lawrence Frank, adjusted the lineup, starting Antoine White, who weighs 95 kilograms, and asked Carter to play small forward, so as to avoid the accelerated loss of physical fitness of Bunche Wells.

Bunche-Wells received the ball with the help of an air cut on the right side of the screen, dribbled a step to the three-second zone and threw a throw to hit the board, attacking very resolutely.

The Nets were evacuated inside, and the big center Kostic's athletic ability stretched his hips and couldn't come back. Players have a good chance of going inside, and their shots will not be interfered by big players.

Antoine White is 2 meters tall and weighs 01 kilograms. He was the No. 95 pick in the first round of the 05 draft by the Nets.He is physically strong and powerful enough, if not to join the NBA, he may become a football star.

It's a pity that White's strength is indeed strong and can withstand the impact of Bunche-Wells, but his lateral movement speed as an outside line is too slow.

After being cut by Wells and running back, he followed behind and didn't even have time to block the shot, so he didn't jump at all.

Bunche-Wells hit the board with a good angle of throw, and hit the first attack steadily in the opening game, huh! 2 to 0.

Playing Wells in this way can give full play to his own advantages, and he doesn't have to struggle on the outside. Hitting to the basket is what a hunk like him should do.

Seattle commentator Joey Baston said: "The first attack of the Supersonics today did not float outside to shoot, but passed to Bunche Wells to hit the basket. This is also good, and the finishing efficiency at the basket is high. , the offense was more stable, and the Nets were obviously caught off guard this round."

Reggie Knight said: "Antoine White is powerful, and it seems that he is the most suitable player on the back line of the Nets to match Bunch Wells. However, Coach Frank obviously forgot that he was selected in the draft. Sliding to the middle of the first round is because the lateral speed is too slow, going around the screen has not been his strong point, and it just so happens that the Sonics are the most favorite team in the league to arrange cross screens on the weak side."

In the positional battle, Kidd hit the pick and roll at the top of the arc and then went to the right to break through.

Against West, his speed was seriously disadvantaged, and he couldn't break through one-on-one. He went deep into the three-second zone and passed the ball to Vince Carter, who was on the weak side.

Carter made 35.9% of his three-pointers this season. He singled out Durant with the catch, missed a strong three-pointer at the top of the arc, and was grabbed by Noah on the rebound.

The Supersonics protected the backcourt rebound and made a fast break in an instant.

This is what Lu Yong emphasized before the game, play as fast as you can, don't give Kidd time to react, let him have no chance to command the defense.

Bunch Wells will always be No. 1 in the Supersonic counterattack, and he is a man who is active in the sprint line.

Thanks to his playing basketball, if he plays football, he averages at least five offsides per game.

Durant pushed forward in the backcourt with a tacit understanding. After observing the position, he immediately made the ball and helped the Welsh Tigers go down the mountain and hit the basket.

Wells half-turned and received the pass, leaned against Jason Kidd and dislocated his body, jumped up with the ball in both hands, and a man hanging on his body forced the ball into the basket with his left hand.

Kidd didn't stop the foul from behind, the sideline referee blew his whistle, whoosh, 2+1 layup and scored!

"Roar!"

After landing, Bunche Wells let out a roar, raised his arms high in the direction of the baseline photographer, and showed off his strong biceps.

At the free throw line, Wells made a free throw, 5-0.

"Good job!"

Lu Yong stood on the sidelines and applauded. Wells not only played the tactics he arranged at the beginning of the game, but also used counterattacks to destroy the Nets' defensive rhythm, scoring 5 points in a row to hit the opponent's morale.

The Nets attacked, Krstic went down the middle after covering the screen, received a pass from Kidd and made a strong move, and the soft toss shot felt hollow and fell into the net. Swish, 5 to 2.

Krstic's strength is not bad. He was the most outstanding inside center in Serbia before the rise of Jokic. Last season, he averaged 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 blocks per game, and his shooting percentage was 52.6%.

Unfortunately, this guy is also a center ruined by injuries.

Last year, he only played 26 games for the Nets and was reimbursed for the season. After his comeback this season, his state has declined seriously, and his scoring average has dropped to 6.6 points per game, basically half of it.

In the supersonic battle, Noah held the ball in the middle and then passed to Bunche Wells.

This time Wells went directly to the basket with a cover, crushing White with explosive speed in the first step, leading half a body into the penalty area, and licking the basket with one hand to score. 7 to 2.

Lu Yong believes that the signing of Bunch Wells is the most sensible decision for the Sonics this summer, because he can do things that other guards on the team cannot.

Few people in the league can match his impact on the basket, especially his off-ball cutting style. It is not easy to find in the league. After 15 years, this kind of guard has long been extinct.

General shooting guards who can withstand Wells are not as fast as him, and those who are faster than him cannot withstand it.

Antoine White made a mistake choosing to play basketball. If he played football, he would definitely become a valuable tackle.

　Thanks to the "Yang Yang" brother for the reward of 1500 points, this is the first time I have received such a large amount of reward, thank you brother for your support!
　　Today's second update, there will be more in the afternoon.

　　
　
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