The Clippers released the water and the Suns killed Zhan Ku and even avoided the Pelicans
The NBA playoffs are just around the corner, and the strategic game between teams is already underway. Among them, the Clippers' coach Lu has attracted attention for his unique strategy. In the recent game against the Suns, Coach Lu led the Clippers to adopt a massive rotation tactic.
In the NBA, the amount of time spent playing chess is in the spotlight every year, and this moment has become a key juncture in the team's playoff strategy. Coach Lu knows this well, and he arranges his players on a rotational basis. In order to ensure the core combat strength of the team, at the same time, give the main players sufficient rest and adjustment time to prepare for the playoffs.
In the game against the Suns, the Clippers' massive rotation of rest sparked controversy. But there are deliberate strategic considerations behind Lu's decision. He realized that by releasing water to help the Suns win, he could lock the Warriors and Lakers in the play-in tournament, thus avoiding direct confrontation with these two powerhouses and reducing the uncertainty of the playoffs.
At the same time, Coach Lu also took into account the situation of his opponents. He understands the strength and potential of the Pelicans, so not only to stop the Warriors and Lakers, but also to suppress the Pelicans in the play-in area by releasing water, reducing the possibility of direct confrontation with them.
The implementation of this strategy was not impulsive, but the result of Lu's deep analysis and long-term planning for the entire playoffs. He takes into account the strength and characteristics of the opponent, as well as the team's own conditions and needs, and strives to minimize the risk while ensuring competitiveness.
However, Lu's strategy is not without its risks. On the one hand, the release of water may affect the morale and confidence of the team and increase the psychological pressure of the players, and on the other hand, excessive rotation can also lead to the ups and downs of the players' form, affecting the performance of the playoffs.
In such a situation, Coach Lu needs to be strategically flexible and flexible. He needs to adjust his tactics in a timely manner according to the specific situation of the game and the performance of his opponents to ensure that the team can perform at its best in the playoffs.
Suns vs. Clippers, Booker 16 points, Durant 4 points, Clippers rotate lineup, Suns lead by 9 points
Today, the NBA regular season has once again set off a fan craze. The highlight of the day is the Clippers-Suns matchup, a high-profile matchup. In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Suns 105-92 in back-to-back games, leaving them on a losing streak. In this game, whether the Suns can save face has become the biggest attraction.
The Suns' performance was a shock, with a huge margin of more than 30 points in the first half and only 10 points in the first quarter, which was a disappointment for fans. For this team, not always being slow has become a problem they have to face. The Clippers, on the other hand, are firmly in the lead with a four-game winning streak, and today they rotated the main lineup, giving the Suns a chance.
The play of key players is the key to the game. The Suns relied on the Big Three of Durant, Beal and Booker, but they didn't play up to expectations. In contrast, the Clippers' Hyland scored 12 points in the first quarter to set the stage for the team to take the lead.
At the end of the first quarter, the Suns led by just one point, Booker scored 16 points, and the Clippers showed reasonable defensive and offensive tactics, and despite their low three-point shooting percentage, they continued to shoot, which was a key factor in their advantage.
Entering the second quarter, the Suns made a change and began to show offensive diversity, Gordon and Allen scored to change the situation of the game, and the Suns gradually stretched the score to 10 points, and the lead gradually solidified.
However, despite the Suns' improvement in the second half, the Clippers still controlled the pace of the game and eventually led 45-36 into the second half. Hyland's performance has been impressive, and his form has continued to be red-hot and has given the team a lead.