Just like Durant will hit James in the future, Leonard will have a 50% shooting percentage, but when he meets Prince and Tony Allen, he will always play very badly and hit the shooting percentage will be about 5 percentage points lower than when he plays other defensive masters. When Zhang Hao meets Clifford Robinson, he feels restrained.

Zhang Hao's running and receiving style is afraid of two types of players.

One is to follow closely, prevent him from turning over when he catches the ball or prevent him from picking up the ball after receiving the ball.

Another type is Clifford Robinson, a player with excellent height and arm spread, strong ability to interfere with passes and catches, and a strong defensive awareness that he can be selected into the best defensive team and never slackened.

However, with the experience from last year, Zhang Hao has a clear response today - the conditions for utilizing body shape.

Barkley's side definitely cut is definitely the Hornets' main defensive target. Kenny Anderson encountered a weight-style defense in the outside line, and he had two major defense capabilities that were extremely strong and had strong shooting interference. The double best defense level defense between Zhang and Kenny Anderson was basically blocked. Doug Christie did not have the ability to run, so the opportunity point would naturally be here with George Lynch.

But George Lynch was straightforward, Matt Geiger was not good at other frame protection, and it would definitely cause a lot of interference. This is also the reason why George Lynch was not regarded as the main attack point from the beginning.

Now that he is preparing to use George Lynch as his main attack point, Zhang Hao takes the initiative to move to the basket and takes advantage of his figure to create a better pass opportunity for George Lynch.

This is not, it succeeded! George Lynch received the ball, and Barkley, who was empty by Matt Geiger, may make a mistake, but Zhang Hao, who passed the front view, was definitely there.

Zhang Hao's more proactive offensive end surprised the Hornets players...

Put this aside first and the Hornets focus on their next attack.

Zhang Hao quickly retreated to defend after scoring the goal, not because he was afraid that the opponent would fight back, but because the opponent was even more afraid that he would not make a counterattack and be beaten by the Lakers to counterattack.

After Zhang Hao retreated, he directed his teammates' defensive adjustments. Barkley rolled his eyes, but he still responded.

Others have no objection.

After Anthony Mason Jr. pushed into the frontcourt and handed it to Boggs, he was surprised to see the Lakers' defense falling and immediately drilled into the inside.

When Boggs arrived at the frontcourt, he was surprised and looked at the defensive player who was guarding one step inside the three-point line... Boggs wanted to jump up and hit the opponent's knees!

Barkley touched Matt Geiger, which was not very laborious. Instead, Matt Geiger met stronger players, who obviously had the advantage of height but could not get close to the basket, which was very frustrating.

"It's not too much to let a 34-year-old veteran defend the center, but..." After complaining in his heart, looking at the huge size difference between Zhang Hao and Boggs, Barkley felt very magical...

Which team has the highest player to defend against the shortest player in the league?

Only this gentleman with a very smart mind would do this!

Boggs began to break through!

Is Boggs' finishing ability strong?

No, it's not strong at all. As long as you attack, Boggs will definitely have no chance of making a shot.

But his skills are not good? No, Boggs' skills are no worse than Jordan, Bird and others. He has a wide shooting range and strong stability. He can average 10.8 points and 10.1 assists per game with a shooting percentage of 47% at his peak.

However, if there is a 160 cm height, even if there is a slam, even if two players with poor defense are attacking, he has no choice. The opponent only needs one person to block the change direction route and one person to cover the shooting space, and everything will be fine.

What makes him amazing is his height, his vision is his excellent performance, his judgment of teammates' movement routes and opponents' movement routes is excellent, and he has an excellent overall view. As long as he attracts a pincer attack, he can create a good chance of scoring or settling for his teammates.

This time, Boggs broke through Zhang Hao, which was easy, but no one came to attack him!

Although Zhang Hao was a beat slower, he completely covered Boggs' shooting space with a huge size gap from the space from one step inside the three-point line to close range!

If Zhang Hao had a high arm span, even if he weighed just over 100 kilograms, he would definitely not have the speed of Zhang Hao!

Failed to attract the attack from a further position, Boggs pulled out and suppressed his fear of Zhang Hao's BUG-like physical condition. After Boggs came out, he passed the ball to Clifford Robinson.

Clifford Robinson wanted to shoot long shots with his height and wingspan, but Doug Christie's defense was harder than he expected, and there was no room for long shots to jump. Strong shots were probably difficult. Clifford Robinson rushed into the inside and flew onto the layup when Matt Geiger struggled to block Barkley... Zhang Hao, who was brought in, slapped him on the basket!

Barkley flexibly bypassed Matt Geiger and protected the defensive rebound.

The Hornets' double-defense striker retreated very quickly. After Kenny Anderson received the ball, Boggs had already taken the lead and did not risk a quick attack and land on the position.

After arriving at the frontcourt, Zhang Hao continued to take the initiative to go inside. After receiving the pass, he faced Matt Geiger, who was changing defense, and raised the ball and hit the close hook!

Zhang Hao took the initiative to catch the ball these two times, which was really beyond the Hornets' expectations.

People have different perceptions of the same thing, such as the changes in Zhang Hao's playing style this season.

In the first two games of the Lakers, even in the Raptors, Zhang Hao spent most of his time playing without the ball, and restrained it as the first goal.

This gave others the feeling that Zhang Hao's tactical status in the Lakers has declined. Bill Walton and Hubby Brown have quarreled about this. However, the attention of those who follow them is the quarrel between Bill Walton and Hubby Brown, who is famous for his sharp language. No one cares about the content they discuss.

Some people care, and they also think that Bill Walton is more reasonable, because that is consistent with common sense.

Bill Walton's view is that because the Lakers have Kenny Anderson, Barkley, O'Neal and Zhang Hao's tactical status has declined. As a sophomore player, even if he was selected for a while in the rookie season, he is definitely not as good as Barkley and O'Neal in terms of ability. Judging from the Lakers' playing style in the first two games, this is a good proof of this.

The Hornets also think this is the case, so the defense is to cut off Zhang Hao's mid-range shooting space, and they have Clifford Robinson who can do it very well.

But Zhang Hao took the initiative to ask for the ball and attack! And he also took advantage of the threat from his teammates, and their Hornets' defensive position made them easily scored.

And, I'm not afraid of my teammates being unhappy!

In the NBA, it doesn’t mean that you have the ability. If you can do it, you can do it. For example, when Larry Johnson was there, Glenn Rice had the opportunity to throw more than 20 times per game? Obviously not, and as soon as Larry Johnson left, Glenn Rice’s offensive ability was completely released. Not only did he make more shots, but his shooting percentage also set a new high, making him more comfortable playing.

Human experience is actually based on the normal situation that oneself or one sees, to analyze what is going to happen and make judgments.

Obviously, the Hornets could not have imagined the real situation of the Lakers.

There are many stars in the Lakers, but one is lazy than the other. Does Kenny Anderson want to be the boss? He was forced! Zhang Hao took the initiative to seize the opportunity to shoot the ball. He didn't know how happy he passed the ball decisively.

In the next few rounds, the Hornets' defense was messed up by Zhang Hao's active play at the basket.

There were also problems on the offensive end, and Boggs played very uncomfortable at the starting point of the offensive!

Zhang Hao's ability to defend against small things really surprised the Hornets.

The physical condition is not good, the bug is average, it looks similar to Matt Geiger, which makes people think that Matt Geiger has shrunk. Forget it, the most terrifying thing is Zhang Hao's defensive consciousness. He did not think about blocking Boggs, but simply covered Boggs' mid-range shooting space, because after entering the inside, even if he was a teammate, it would be an obstacle on Boggs' offensive end!

After more than 4 minutes in the first quarter, the Hornets called for a timeout!

After a 5-2 start, the Hornets were played 8-3 by the Lakers!

10-8, the Lakers relied on the adjustments made by Zhang Hao in commanding his teammates on both offense and defense. Before the opponent turned the advantage in the scene into a score advantage, they directly grabbed the initiative back!

In the past few minutes, Del Harris wanted to light a cigarette...

It’s better to predict the opponent’s rotation and adjust the lineup and check for omissions.

Life is like this... It's smooth sailing!

No need to think hard, hey, our dead child has done the matter!

But the rotation must be done well. The other party cannot always create an advantage first. Then they will find a way. If the child dies, they will have to work hard to think about it.

After thinking for a while, Del Harris replaced Kenny Anderson and Barkley, and replaced Kenny Anderson, Doug Christie, Zhang Hao, Jason Williams, and Magic.

After the timeout, the Hornets also made adjustments, with Dell Curry, Tony Smith, Glen Rice, Clifford Robinson, and Anthony Mason Jr. playing.

Although Zhang Hao's playing style unexpectedly changed, the Hornets did not panic, but adjusted Zhang Hao's offensive changes.

Zhang Hao can prevent and control guards and have strong ability to shrink the basket, so don’t worry about Boggs. Don’t worry about defense issues first and attack well first.

After this adjustment, the Hornets' play style was very clear, with double inside support, mainly Glenn Rice's shooting and Dell Curry as the main singles point.

This adjustment is great, and the Lakers can't defend Glenn Rice, who may be the most powerful shooting ability in the league today!

But on the other hand, the center is gone. The Magician's three-pointers on both sides of the sidelines this year are the biggest improvement in his offensive skills. The space is very good. Zhang Hao and Jason Williams are helping him block people from the middle and close range. The Hornets can't limit Zhang Hao!

Lakers coach Del Harris' adjustments are also quite good. The Magician's cutting threat is basically zero, but the space is wider. Even if he doesn't shoot after receiving the ball, his vision and ability to pass the ball are stronger than Barkley. Jason Williams' unball pick-and-roll and rebound protection are done well, creating a good scoring opportunity for Zhang Hao.

Zhang Hao and Glenn Rice are starting to rush!

I don’t know why, when playing against other teams, Zhang Hao may not have the chance to compete with his opponent, but this always happens when playing against the Hornets. He competed against Dell Curry and Larry Johnson in the preseason. Now Glen Rice has the opportunity to show all his abilities, and Zhang Hao competes against Glen Rice again.

The fans on the scene were very happy to watch, but both of them were surprised.

Even local Charlotte fans did not expect that before Larry Johnson left, Glenn Rice's performance was that although he was good at shooting, he scored at most 20 points per game, with four or five rebounds, one or two assists per game, and the top second in charge.

Now, Glen Rice has shown his top scoring ability in the league!

With a double inside combination with stronger offensive ability and better athletic ability, Glenn Rice has become more comfortable in running, and the pick-and-roll of these two people is also very good, Glen Rice can always find shooting opportunities.

Glenn Rice proved with his strength that it was not that he had no ability to play like this before, but that he just didn't have the chance to show off.

What is surprising about Zhang Hao's side is his use of his own conditions and teammates' abilities.

Cut in, taking the ball and jump shot after pick-and-roll, these two moves were just good, but they could find opportunities very well. They did a very good job of judging the opponent's defensive movements. Of course, the passes of Kenny Anderson and the Magic played a crucial role. Without these two, his performance would definitely fall sharply.

However, Zhang Hao was a bit particularly surprising, his ability to cut in with the ball!

Although there are not many opportunities, once Zhang Hao receives the ball and rushes into the inside, whether it is to cause damage or directly attack, it has been a huge improvement compared to last season!

The closer you get to the basket, the easier it is to score. This sentence makes sense. With a higher offensive success rate, Zhang Hao and Glenn Rice, who have a wider shooting range, play back and forth.

When the Lakers tried to focus on defending Glenn Rice, Dell Curry's outstanding breakthrough ability was demonstrated, and his excellent physical fitness allowed him to be a assaulter. His 32-year-old running and jumping ability is still not comparable to his son's peak in the future.

Compared with the Hornets, the Lakers are under key control when Zhang Hao is under key control, and when Zhang Hao is hit by a pincer when he receives the ball, it is more convenient to adjust, because Zhang Hao plays easier than Glenn Rice. When Kenny Anderson and the Magic are on the court, he doesn't have to consider anything except scoring on the offensive end. It's not that he has to be completely attracted to pincers and teammates can take advantage of his threat, but the Hornets have a tendency to pincers and attack him. Kenny Anderson and the Magic can seize the opportunity. If you have a pincer, you have to move in advance and focus on defensive attention.

However, the Hornets' signing level is indeed higher than the Lakers' signing level. Anthony Mason Jr. and Clifford Robinson are perfectly suited to Dell Curry and Glen Rice, so they can perform so well at the beginning.

The players introduced by the Lakers are stronger, but if Barkley doesn't stick to him on the offensive end, he won't take the initiative. Like the last game against the Raptors, Kenny Anderson was the main attacker in the first three quarters, and he scored 29 points and 12 assists in the game.

Barkley was still the same tonight. He spared no effort in the fast attack, but he maintained a threat of rushing and robbing the position and attacking the defense end.

Another point is that the Hornets have eight main players rotated. In addition to the five starting players + Dell Curry's six-man group, only Scott Burrell and Tony Smith rotated. Although it consumed a lot of money on the main players, Glenn Rice, Anthony Mason Jr., and Clifford Robinson all played for 40 minutes. Boggs and Dell Curry can play for about 30 minutes and are very physically strong. This means that the Hornets can always make the main lineup play longer and maintain stronger stability.

The Lakers rotate more times, and there will always be times when the offense and defense connection is not in place, so the Hornets can always play an advantage at a certain stage.

However, whenever the Hornets widen the gap to seven or eight points, the Lakers can always catch up.

When the first half was over, Zhang Hao played 21 minutes, scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, Kenny Anderson scored 12 points and 6 assists, and Jason Williams scored 11 points, and the three scored in double digits and scored 56 points.
To be continued...