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The Los Angeles Clippers warm-up game entered the third game, not only concerned regarding the recovery of Kawhi Leonard, but the most interesting thing is that the head coach Ty Lue frequently tested the lineup, put John Wall in the starting position for the first time, and put out a lineup of five forwards, Polish the signboard of the team’s “Fighting Sea”.
Long time no see, John Wall
In the previous media day interview, Ty Lue pointed out that the starting position has been roughly determined. The two stars will be Leonard and Paul George with Ivica Zubac and Marcus Morris Sr., and only the point guard will be Wall and Reggie Jackson. Different styles of play, the latter was once the signature sniper of the speedboats. As for the more famous Wall, who only stepped on the court following a long absence, how much can he play? At least from the warm-up point of view, there is no need to worry too much.
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In the previous game, Wall’s performance was relatively restrained, and he was as protected as the starting main force. He didn’t stand in the starting position until the third game, and he won 20 minutes of playing time and a lot of ball rights in one fell swoop. Although the shooting rate is only 5-for-11, and there are some concerns regarding the accuracy of the outside line, Wall can enter the penalty area with super fast acceleration ability, promote the rhythm, and the organizational ability is obvious to all. Bringing an unprecedented offensive mode, standing on the free throw line 9 times in total, scoring 20 points and 3 assists, staged an excellent resurrection show.
Wall’s defensive ability is generally overlooked. In addition to better judgment and basketball IQ than Jackson’s, it can also be seen that he has not neglected to maintain his posture, maintain a certain degree of confrontation and physical fitness, and can bypass the screen and pursue defense. The guard is expected to be a major key to the official drawing of Ty Lue to the starter in the follow-up.
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We can also see the pick-and-roll cooperation of Wall and Leonard. Instead of the traditional 4th and 5th positions as Roll-Man, Zubac retreats to Dunker Spot to clear the mid-range space, and Morris and George are the corner shooters. The former was in charge of the screen. When Wall launched the attack with the ball, considering his cutting threat, once the defensive end failed to prepare in advance, it would give Leonard a chance to penetrate the mid-range. , can also use Zubac to score points at the rim, or as in the video above, attract defenders and then find corner shooters.
Pat Riley’s Prophecy Comes True
Former Heat director Pat Riley mentioned many years ago that basketball may become a “positionless” game in the future, with a group of five players who are 6-8 to 6-10 on offense and defense. The prophecy came true in today’s speedboat.
When Isaiah Hartenstein went to the New York Knicks, Zubac was the only qualified leader left in the Clippers team. As expected, the small ball was frequently used in the warm-up game. First of all, Zubac’s playing range was changed in this game, and he was replaced following only 4 minutes in the first quarter. Next, put on Batum early to play the ace combination of the 2021 playoffs. Ty Lue has previously announced that Zubac will be placed with the second team more often, hoping to use Leonard and George to consolidate rebounds in the small lineup, while Zubac is responsible for the bench.
As for the future main lineup? Ty Lue played the “five forward” lineup of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, and Robert Covington. After changing to the court in the second quarter, the score was once pulled to nearly 20 points.
The five forwards gave the Clippers a long-awaited “sense of space”, and every player might shoot from beyond the three-point line, enough to create space for Leonard and George for singles. The most interesting point to watch is the defensive end, realizing full switching and physical advantages in each position. In the face of defenders who cut into the penalty area, Leonard and George, who are second-line defenders, have enough body to suppress them. Attacking with height, it will wait for the opportunity to start double-teaming, or intercept the pass early. Although the Timberwolves have not yet displayed the twin towers of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, the rebounding and defensive capabilities of this combination are still to be tested, but with the renewal of Covington, perhaps starting this season, the Clippers will really have the capital to realize” Frontier Sea”.
Having too many soldiers available is also a problem
With the addition of Wall and the return of Leonard, the Clippers have amazing depth in the lineup, but who should play at the critical moment? This is probably the luxury trouble that Ty Lue has to deal with. In the past two years, the Clippers have tried to make a surprising move in the playoffs and playoffs. It did take effect in 2021 and entered the Western Championship in one fell swoop, but it also hit the iron plate in 2022 and played a three-back tragically reversed.
The first is the addition of Wall. Whether he is a substitute or a starter, he must have a certain amount of the ball to be effective. If five forwards are present, will his combination with Jackson cause a defensive loophole? And Zubac, who will appear with the substitute, will change the original offensive and defensive mode. How to make time for Norman Powell? What regarding Terance Mann and Luke Kennard? These are all questions that the speedboats cannot answer in the warm-up match in the short term.
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