126 It Really Hurts

Game start.

The Kings won the ball on the first possession.

Mike Bibby did not organize the offense after advancing, but power forward Brad Miller mentioned the ball at the top of the key.

Although Brad Miller plays the power forward position, in fact, with his height of 211cm, he is a standard center player.

The Kings also have a 211cm Mickey Moore inside, so this is a classic twin-tower lineup.

However, the difference from the traditional twin towers is that Brad Miller plays the organization center and is a very important offensive axis in the Kings.

Brad Miller attracted Aldridge's defense at the top of the key, and Aldridge had to follow.

Because the former has a high three-point shooting rate of 39% this season, he is a very strange shooting center.

Mike Bibby slipped into the penalty area after passing the ball, and Jarrett Jack raised his hands to block the passing route of Brad Miller and Mike Bibby.

Mike Bibby, who didn't get a chance, didn't stay, quickly ran towards the weak side, and casually made an off-ball screen.

Kevin Martin on the weak side ran back and used the pick-and-roll to cut to the baseline. Luo Yin and Jarrett Jack were half a beat too slow to react, and were directly out of the attack opportunity by Kevin Martin.

Snapped!

Brad Miller hit the ball and Kevin Martin caught the ball and scored an easy layup.

"A very good offense, a standard Princeton system."

Barkley couldn't help shouting excitedly at the commentary box.

Princeton's tactical system places great emphasis on space, observation, movement and passing. It requires people to move and the ball to move. The basketball cannot be stuck in the hands of one player for a long time.

This style of play pays special attention to the passing of inside players, because if you want the players on the field to move smoothly, you must open up the inside space, which means it greatly tests the shooting ability of the players on the field.

This is also the reason why the Kings team could never get back to the top after losing Peja Stojakovic.

Switch offense.

Luo Yin played Kevin Martin in singles at the top of the arc. The latter's thin body was pushed directly to the basket due to Luo Yin's breakthrough confrontation. Facing the defense of the Kings' interior twin towers, Luo Yin chose a mid-range shot near the paint area with ease. Shot scored.

In tonight's game, the matchup between Luo Yin and Kevin Martin is an advantage. Although the latter is also a scorer, he relies more on his teammates' passing, and it is completely impossible to compare with Luo Yin in terms of personal singles ability.

Kenny Smith said with some surprise: "In the past, when the Kings faced an opponent with such a sharp offensive shooting guard, the beast Artest would choose to cover up, but tonight he didn't play like that."

"On that shot just now, Artest followed Zhang Jun the whole time and had no intention or idea of ​​helping to defend."

Barkley said with sharp eyes: "I'm afraid Artest came on the court with a coaching mission."

Kings offense.

It was still Brad Miller who provided support at the top of the key, and Mike Bibby and Kevin Martin cut into the basket from both lines.

This time the Trail Blazers learned to be smart.

Brandon Luo Yin and Jarrett Jack stared at the offensive player's path in advance, squeezed past the pick and roll in advance, and caught up again.

But everyone's attention on the court was focused on Mike Bibby and Kevin Martin. Center Mickey Moore suddenly hit the basket after a pick-and-roll.

Brad Miller threw the ball into the sky with one hand, and Mickey Moore easily dunked the ball over the air.

All the Trail Blazers players on the field were stunned, and Zhang Jun couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

"This offensive tactic is brilliant."

"Everyone is an offensive point. You can't focus on anyone to defend. You can only defend every player in place."

"But how can a large number of pick-and-roll and cutting defenders defend in place every time? If he has a problem in this round, the other one will also have a problem in the next round."

"As long as the passer has sharp eyes and can find the problem points in each round and pass the ball, then every round will be an advantageous offense."

Zhang Jun couldn't help but think of the Lakers' triangle offense and the Spurs' support play when Duncan was the center.

Good guy, two old coaches, Popovich and Phil Jackson, are actually playing against Princeton. The only difference is that they have weakened the center's playing style at the top of the arc, and instead let Duncan organize at the waist or at the point. Holding the ball at waist level.

Compared with the center's organization style of play at the top of the arc, the waist position's ball-holding organization and offense are far away from the basket, which means that the ball-holder's personal offense is strengthened.

I have to say that these two guys really understand tactics and know that there are offensive killers like Duncan, Kobe, and Jordan in the team, so the threat of holding the ball in the waist position will be greater, attracting more defensive attention, and passing the ball will be easier.

CCTV also broadcast tonight's game.

Su Qun couldn't help but fall into the memories of the Kings' glorious storm.

"Between 1999 and 2004, the Kings, under the leadership of coaches Adelman and Carrier, shocked all head coaches in the league with their Princeton tactical system."

"This style of play was not called Princeton at the beginning, it was called the organization center play."

"At that time, Chris Webber was the core organizer. The five players on the court could pass the ball, shoot, organize, and score. They often made opponents dizzy."

Yu Jia also thought of the king's attack wave a few years ago.

"It's just a pity that core player Chris Webber succumbed to the ravages of time and injuries early, and his bloated and slow body cannot support him to continue to be the axis of Princeton's system."

"The Kings immediately fell apart, with Verrati Divac, Peja Stojakovic and Doug Christie leaving one after another."

"The only thing that hasn't changed is that this Kings team is still playing Princeton, and their offensive axis has also changed from Chris Webber to Brad Miller."

On the court.

Luo Yin once again hit Kevin Martin and drew a foul.

Kevin Martin's thin frame has also become a target for the Trail Blazers.

However, Nate McMillan on the coaching bench was not happy because of this scene, and his face even became heavier.

Monty Williams knew what the other party was worried about and reminded him.

"Luo Yin blasted Kevin Martin like this, but Ron Artest still didn't make any move to help defend or switch defenses. It can only be said that Zhang Jun, who has scored 30+ points in 7 consecutive games, became the king of the Kings tonight. primary target.”

Nate McMillan nodded in agreement and said: "The Kings will probably let Ron Artest play with Zhang Jun tonight. Their purpose is not only to break Zhang Jun's record, but also to win." idea.”

Monty Williams frowned.

Although the Kings still play the Princeton system for which they are famous, and their offensive capabilities are among the first in the league, their record is only 3 wins and 4 losses.

In the Western Conference, with such a record, not to mention ranking in the bottom half of the conference, whether they can make it to the playoffs is a big question.

In fact, the Kings had this lineup last season and failed to reach the Western Conference playoffs last season.

Their defense is also in shambles. Even with Ron Artest as an outside iron gate, they still lose an average of 105 points per game.

Monty Williams had a bad word to say, the Kings are so bad, they still want to beat us tonight?

I wonder how hot the Blazers are right now!

At 8 minutes into the game, Zhang Jun was replaced by Nate McMillan. Although he did not become the main offensive point on the court, he still relied on fast break counterattacks to score 2 of 3 shots, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. Performance.

So far, Zhang Jun has not felt that he has encountered any different defense on the court, and Ron Artest has not faced any fierce physical confrontation.

Zhang Jun felt that coach Monty Williams was making a fuss out of a molehill.

"Um?!"

"Interesting, Ron Artest was also replaced, so early?"

"He also has the task of leading the team to play the second team?"

Zhang Jun was a little surprised when he saw Ron Artest, who was also substituted. He didn't think Artest had the ability to wait for the substitute lineup.

The first quarter is over.

Luo Yin shot 6 of 11 in a single quarter, scoring 14 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, leading the Trail Blazers to a 29:23 lead over the Kings.

The second quarter begins.

Zhang Jun led the substitute lineup.

On the opposite side, Artest also walked onto the court at this time, as well as shooting guard John Salmons, point guard Benno Udrih, power forward Kenny Thomas and center Spencer Hoyin. Sri Lanka.

Spencer Huoyins gave Zhang Jun a friendly look, and the two nodded.

The former top player in the NCAA has been the team's backup center since being drafted by the Kings with the 10th overall pick, averaging 5 points and 4 rebounds in 14 minutes per game.

Spencer Hoynes' development in the NBA is not going well. Although the Kings' management is very optimistic about this big man, their coaching staff does not seem to like this bulky and inflexible player on the court.

Because they were playing Princeton.

Trail Blazers possession.

Steve Blake dribbled the ball past half court and took the initiative to find Zhang Jun's position.

"Forehead......."

Steve Blake looked at Ron Artest, who suddenly felt like he was in a state of shock. He was at a loss.

The opponent's left hand was against Zhang Jun, and his right hand was stretched out to block the passing route, not giving Zhang Jun any chance to catch the ball.

"Finally, it gave me some strength."

Zhang Jun had such preparations as early as the first quarter of the game. The Kings did not use one of the league's top defensive players throughout the first quarter, allowing Luo Yin to perform extremely efficiently.

Zhang Jun wouldn't believe it to death if it wasn't directed at him.

At this moment, Monty Williams' instructions had already been forgotten by Zhang Jun. Faced with Artest's brute force pressing on him, he did not hesitate to reach out his hand and hang it in front of Artest, and again Occupying a good position to catch the ball.

Artest frowned and glanced at Zhang Jun.

That means: It's an honor for you that I guard you like this, and you are also the first DPOY player in NBA history to recognize you as a small forward, but if you resist, it's your fault.

Steve Blake has quick eyes and hands ready to pass the ball.

But Artest suddenly lifted it up and blocked it in front of Zhang Jun. It was still the same action. He straightened his right hand and didn't give Zhang Jun any chance to catch the ball.

"Good guy, Artest's defensive intensity has improved to playoff level."

"He really hit me!"

Zhang Jun was also annoyed. He pushed away Artest with his right hand and took a step back to ask for the ball.

call!

Artest felt the extremely strong force on his abdomen. It stands to reason that Zhang Jun's force action would not produce such a big force, and the opponent is still such a small body.

But this force reminds Artest of LeBron James, the most comfortable matchup.

"The little guy is quite strong. I underestimated you."

Zhang Jun finally caught the ball. Artest twisted his neck. He opened his hands and stepped down from his horse to stare at Zhang Jun attentively.

Zhang Jun also felt motivated to fight when he saw Artest being so serious. After all... this is a humanoid experience harvester.

"I think I have a lot more experience playing against Artest than against Iverson and Anthony."

call!

Zhang Jun, who was holding the ball, moved instantly and very quickly.

The Kings even held a special video analysis class for tonight's game. Artest watched all of Zhang Jun's ball-handling offense highlights in 7 games.

He knows that this is a rookie whose breakthrough ability has reached the league's first-class level. His opponent has the speed of Wade and the rhythm of Allen Iverson. Although Zhang Jun seems to lose to the first two in terms of speed and rhythm, But he is the only player in the league who possesses these two abilities at the same time, and he combines them very well.

The most important thing is that Zhang Jun does not slow down when he breaks through and changes direction. This is probably the only one in the world.

boom!

Artest took the initiative to defend Zhang Jun with his body. This is a very practical defensive skill, especially against a very fast player.

Actively looking for confrontation can slow down the opponent's breakthrough speed and disrupt the opponent's offensive rhythm.

Although Zhang Jun has faced active physical defense from his opponents several times in previous games, neither Bowen of the Spurs nor anyone else has such a strong defensive effect as Artest's.

"Zhang Jun was actually blocked in the process!"

"Beast Artest's defense is tough!"

"Huh?! No, why did I see Artest clenching his teeth and holding a breath in his mouth?!"

"Are you that angry?"

"Artest seems to have been hit hard. Zhang Jun is probably just fast, and the physical confrontation is not like the tank James rushing into the paint."

Yu Jia looked at the TV broadcast with a look of disbelief on his face. Even Su Qun didn't see the reason.

But the scene on the court was indeed that Artest was a little uncomfortable after being hit.

Zhang Jun did not stop his breakthrough. After being blocked by Artest, he immediately turned his back and accelerated towards the basket again.

Artest was passed over.

Zhang Jun's back turn did not slow down, it was still as fast as ever.

With this defensive position and offensive action, we can no longer think about blocking in front of Zhang Jun. If we try to block, we will not be able to keep up. We can only use other defensive methods.

Artest suddenly started chipping the ball, and the timing of the chip was well grasped.

This defensive move was beyond Zhang Jun's expectation. He also didn't expect that he could turn around so fast and that someone could actually cut the ball.

Zhang Jun still took off.

Snapped!

Artest slapped Zhang Jun on the arm. Although Zhang Jun's attack was stopped, the referee blew the whistle at the same time. Zhang Jun's continuous layup action caused his arm to continue to rise.

boom!

Zhang Jun hit Artest with an elbow on the chest. The latter breathed out again, and his dark face instantly turned red.

"Uh-huh, you brat, it really hurts!"