"Shay's offense this season has reached the point where he can do whatever he wants, and ordinary players simply can't guard him.

But after the first six games, the Lakers' biggest problem is not offense, but defense!

Offensively, Shay can temporarily support it by himself.

But on defense, Shea can't handle it alone.

Let's see if the Lakers' defense can succeed next!

This is the key to determining whether the Lakers can win the game!"

Indeed, the culprit behind the Lakers' 2-4 start is actually defense.

Unable to play the familiar pressing defense, Carlisle and Thibodeau established a new system based on man-to-man and positional defense.

It's just that in the first five games, the Lakers' generals adapted poorly to this system.

It wasn't until the last game against the Nuggets that the defense improved slightly.

As we all know, defense actually tests teamwork and tacit understanding more than offense.

The offense of a basketball game can really be played by one person and four people watching.

But the defense is not good. No top defensive team is supported by the ability of one person.

There are some things that feel clogged at first, but the more you work on them, the smoother they become. The more moisturized you are, the smoother they become. This is how the defensive system is, and it must be polished slowly over time.

Carlisle looked at the court nervously, hoping that the defense can continue to improve today!

After the Kings passed halftime, they naturally handed the ball to Richmond, last season's All-Star MVP winner.

As soon as Richmond caught the ball, he saw the 22-year-old who looked like a 52-year-old guarding him.

It's not Shea who's guarding him, it's Finley!

Finlay was very serious, but Richmond felt no pressure.

Huh, let a rookie guard me?

court death!

He used a Hardaway-like quick crossover to break through in an attempt to get to the basket from the middle.

Just when Richmond thought he could easily enter the penalty area, Finley, who had always been docile, rushed forward and pushed Richmond secretly with his hand, keeping Richmond away!

All Finley could think about was Shay's words yesterday: "Do you know why you fell out of the lottery? Because you are a good person."

Isn't this just another way to say I'm weak?

He wants to prove to Shay that I am not a wimp!

Shay smiled happily as he watched Finley's defensive moves gradually getting bigger.

This new defensive system places extremely high demands on perimeter defenders.

Shay's defensive ability is strong, but Shay still has to be responsible for the offense. He can't guard the opponent's outside arrows in every game, right?

There is no need to count on the defense of an inferior horse. He can only keep his position, but he can never become a defensive gate.

So, Shay needs Finlay to step up!

Richmond was a little surprised, he didn't expect Finley to be so manic.

However, Richmond is one of the "three most difficult defenders to deal with" in Jordan's words, and he will not be completely beaten to death by this level of defense.

He keenly discovered that Finley's defensive position was not directly in front of him, but too far to his right.

Richmond then changed direction again and broke through to the left!

Seeing Richmond successfully break through, Carlisle's lips curled up slightly.

Is this really a defense?

Richmond thought he had found a scoring opportunity keenly, but little did he know that he was heading towards a death trap step by step!

After Richmond broke through, the Lakers still had no one to flank him.

A few seasons ago, anyone who dared to reach such a deep position would have been pressured and double-teamed, and forced to pass the ball.

But today's Lakers didn't. After Richmond broke through to a deeper mid-range position, Finley was still guarding him alone.

Every Lakers player keeps an eye on his matchup.

Finley's defense today was very rough, using both hands and feet.

When he thought of Shay's contemptuous eyes and of Shay's ugly trash words that insulted him, Finlay was full of motivation.

Keep your eyes open, I'm not trash!

Richmond was denied a shot by Finley's fierce defense. He selflessly wanted to pass the ball, but the Lakers' resolute man-to-man defense prevented him from finding a passing target.

There was no way, Richmond just continued to carry Finley in, attacking the basket directly!

But as soon as Richmond jumped up to hold up the basketball, the basket was suddenly covered by a black shadow.

He broke into the gorilla's territory.

"Bang!"

There was a crisp sound, and Ewing slammed the basketball onto the backboard with one hand!

Again, although Ewing's mobility has become worse, he is still the best in the world in standing defense!

If you dare to break into the restricted area, just wait to eat the special hot pot!

Richmond was confused. It felt as if the Lakers' defense was not tight, not even double-teaming, and it was easy for him to break into the penalty area.

But, how come I’m done for?

Carlisle laughed happily. It seemed that everyone was getting used to the new system!

Since the current Lakers' ability to rotate and attack is not that strong, Carlisle formulated a defensive system based on one defense and one defense.

In the past defense, the Lakers focused on preventing the ball. Everyone ran with the ball and put pressure on the ball.

Now, the main thing is to prevent people. Everyone keeps an eye on their own people and does not attack easily.

Then the outside defender adopts the strategy of "blocking the middle and forcing him to go to both sides" against the opponent's ball carrier, and always maintains close defense.

As a result, the opponent cannot obtain shooting space and has no passing target, so they can only go inside.

Lure the opponent step by step into the gorilla's death jungle.

In the end, Ewing eliminated the attacker!

The opponent can either take a mid-range top shot, or go straight to the basket to face Ewing. Choose one of the red and blue agates!

This defensive strategy may not be able to cause the opponent as many mistakes as before, and it may not be able to use mistakes to counterattack.

But for defense, in the end, as long as you can prevent the opponent from scoring, that's enough!

Forcing turnovers is just a way to prevent the opponent from scoring goals.

This more strategic defensive system was the favorite of the old Vitch thieves in the original history.

The combination of Kawhi + Duncan and Bowen + Duncan relied on this move to make the Spurs a strong defensive team and allow the Spurs to win the championship.

And Carlisle and Thibodeau used this trick on the Lakers early in this history!

In order to achieve the goal of defending the outside ball holder at all times without losing position, this strategy has extremely high requirements for outside defense, which is why Shea is so harsh on Finley!

Because Finley can't get up, this system won't work!

But for now, there’s hope!

Seeing that today's first defense was so successful, Carlisle was also full of confidence.

The Lakers did not rush to counterattack. Shea also received the ball in the backcourt and approached the Kings' defensive position unhurriedly.

As long as the defensive problem can be solved, then the offense will be better for Shea now.

It’s as easy as eating and sleeping!

Los Angeles, it’s dawn!

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