The double pick-and-roll in the high post was in place, but Sun Hao did not shoot immediately with the help of the pick-and-roll. Instead, he passed the ball to Gabayosa on the right.
This choice was somewhat unexpected, but Gabayosa and Sun Hao have been together for a long time and have a tacit understanding. After receiving the ball, he turned his back to protect the ball.
When Sun Hao ran over with his cover, he passed the ball back with a close-range hand-to-hand pass.
There was a look of surprise on Yannakis' face. This little cooperation was very beautiful.
But, it's no use.
The reason why the 3-2 zone defense can defend outside shots is because it is an outside zone defense, not a person-to-person defense.
When Sun Hao moves to a new area, the defender in that area will move up to fill the position, and he still won't get a chance to shoot.
Sure enough, when Sun Hao received the ball and was about to take a three-pointer, Bodiroga on the right wing had already pounced over.
As the defending champion of the Greek Liga, Panathinaikos has terrifying tactical execution.
But the next second, Yannakis stood up suddenly.
Sun Hao, didn't take action!
Not only Yannakis, but also Bodiroga showed a look of surprise in his eyes.
Sun Hao asked Gabayosa to do this little cooperation, but it turned out to be a feint!
Sun Hao faked a shot to fool Bodiroga, then broke through on the right after receiving the ball.
It was too late for Bodiroga to chase after him after he landed.
He dribbled the ball behind his back to trick Sun Hao during the fast break, but after just one round, Sun Hao returned the favor!
This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
After passing Bodiroga, Sun Hao accelerated into the inside and aimed for a layup.
Libraca and the players in charge of the bottom corner area all retreated inward, but it was too late. They could only watch Sun Hao hit the rebound and scored two points.
This is also the weakness of the 3-2 zone defense. It can prevent shots, but it is difficult to prevent breakthroughs!
Especially with this kind of breakthrough that came without any warning, people in other areas had no time to recover!
Real Madrid finally scored!
At this moment, the Real Madrid fans on the sidelines suddenly jumped up. All the fans stood up, waved their arms, and sang the Spanish war song.
The momentum is no less than that of the Greek fans on the opposite side!
Yannakis sat down again, but the look he gave Sun Hao was very different from before.
Some things can be seen from videos, such as three-point shooting ability.
But there are some things that can't be seen from video, such as basketball IQ.
This player who looks only 1.8 meters tall is very smart!
However, the cheers of Real Madrid fans did not last long, because Bodiroga got the ball in the frontcourt and started showing off again.
And this time, Sun Hao also realized what Prigioni meant by whipping.
The first step of a breakthrough on the right is to receive the ball with the left hand and swing the body back to the left.
Trinidad was hit continuously in front, and now he was trying to rush forward with all his strength, but he couldn't control his body and fell down. He used his hands to support himself and ended up kneeling on one knee.
There was a commotion on the sidelines.
Shammgod!
No, a more accurate name would be El Latigo.
Sun Hao felt sorry for Trinidad's knee pain, and he rushed over to defend immediately, but it was too late.
Bodiroga is really strong and decisive.
After dribbling past Trinidad, he took a step to the free throw line and shot directly from mid-range, giving no chance for others to defend.
Moreover, he has a strong sense of rhythm in sudden stops and his shooting form is perfect.
“Swish!”
A crisp sound.
Bodiroga's mid-range shot went in!
8 to 2!
Bodiroga had already scored 6 points and 1 assist since the opening, which means that he was in charge of every attack of Panathinaikos!
If there were plus-minus statistics in this era, Bodiroga would definitely be at the top of the list throughout the game.
He is too strong.
Lasso was still in a daze, as if he was offline.
Sun Hao continued to command.
This time he didn't call for a double pick-and-roll, but just signaled Garbajosa to move to the right.
A copy tactic, Sun Hao still passed the ball to the opponent.
Bodiroga also continued to pounce.
It’s not that he is stupid, but he knows the deterrent power of Sun Hao’s three-point shot. If he doesn’t block it, he will give Sun Hao a chance.
Of course, he didn't pounce as fiercely as in the previous round, leaving himself time to adjust.
Sun Hao still made a feint and broke through on the right.
Bodiroga adjusted his body, but found that he was too late!
Sun Hao’s first step was very quick!
Under the excited eyes of Real Madrid fans, Sun Hao passed Bodiroga for the second time in a row!
Trinidad was so moved that he wanted to cry. His defense against Bodiroga tonight was like an ant facing an elephant. He had no power to fight back at all.
Now Sun Hao has avenged him!
When you are enjoying the scenery, others are looking at you. When you are showing off to others, you would never imagine that you will also be shown off by others!
Bodiroga couldn't catch up with Sun Hao, but Ribraca got back to the basket in advance.
He was able to snatch the Champions League regular season MVP from Bodiroga, and his abilities in all aspects are very strong.
The same approach doesn't work for him!
Sun Hao made a quick layup in three steps, and Ribraka was ready to block it.
But soon, he found that he was actually... no different from Bodiroga.
Because Sun Hao had already collected the ball when he took the second step.
When he shot to block the shot, the ball had already flown past him and behind him.
After a fake breakthrough and a real pass, Sun Hao passed the ball to Gabayosa who cut into the middle!
Under normal circumstances, this kind of breakthrough pass under the basket, especially the pass in a small area, would be difficult to pass with Sun Hao's personal passing ability.
But now, Panathinaikos is defending a 3-2 zone, mainly defending the outside, but the inside is empty!
Gabayosa received the ball, took a step and flew into the air.
He had been suppressed by Ribraca since the start of the game and had been holding back for too long. He used all his strength to score this goal.
“Bang!”
A huge muffled sound was transmitted to the stadium through the loudspeakers.
The basket was pressed down by several points.
A powerful double-handed slam dunk!
Real Madrid fans were furious.
Even Raul and Zidane, who were sitting in the first row, stood up and pumped their fists to cheer for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid was suppressed throughout the game after the opening, and Bodiroga's performance made them feel terrified.
But with this sudden pass and this slam dunk, Real Madrid's momentum suddenly increased!
Yannakis stood up again.
And this time, his expression changed, and his originally calm and composed look disappeared.
This Sun Hao is not just smart, he is very smart!
Putting aside other abilities, this is a player with the same basketball IQ as Bodiroga!
Even though they were well prepared, he and his coaching staff still underestimated Sun Hao!
At this moment, Real Madrid's momentum increased.
Bodiroga went to the inside from the frontcourt and was defended by Gabayosa, who also took the opportunity to grab the defensive rebound.
Real Madrid launched a fast break, and Sun Hao took the lead. After receiving the ball, he rushed to the frontcourt and scored a layup.
6 to 8!
Despite Bodiroga's great opening performance, Real Madrid is now only 2 points behind after looking at the score!
Yannakis looked up at the score and called a timeout.
Sun Hao hasn't taken a single three-point shot since the beginning of the game, which is completely different from what he expected.
At this moment, the emotions of Spanish fans reached their peak.
Panathinaikos had a perfect start, but failed to stop Real Madrid. Instead, it was Real Madrid that stopped them!
"Napoleon! Napoleon!"
They began to shout Sun Hao's nickname in unison, just like the fans of the Greek team in front shouted Bodiroga.
Raul and Zidane turned their heads and looked back, unable to hide the smiles on their faces.
This game is really exciting.
Although Sun Hao and Bodiroga have different styles, they each show their unique abilities, just like a fight between gods.
But they probably didn't expect that the exciting game had just begun.
After the break, Lasso finally fixed the connection port and got back online.
"We play a 2-3 zone."
As soon as he opened his mouth, he readjusted the team's defensive tactics.
Bodiroga's opening attack was all focused on the inside. Although this adjustment was not timely, it was correct.
Lasso is young and has never seen a big scene, so he was a little confused at the beginning, but his level is still there.
After the tactics were arranged, he patted Sun Hao's shoulder earnestly.
If it weren't for Sun Hao, the game might have been overwhelmed from the start.
After the timeout, Panathinaikos attacked the frontcourt. Bodillo held the ball and saw Real Madrid's defensive adjustments.
He tried to break through but failed, so he dribbled to the three-point line again and called for Librakala to come out for a screen.
Libraca is big and blocked the defender, and Bodiroga seized the space from the outside and shot a three-pointer.
“Bang!”
The ball was a little off and hit the right edge of the basket, and the rebound was protected by Real Madrid.
Bodiroga’s attack…is finally gone!
Sun Hao's eyes lit up.
It seems that Bodiroga still has weaknesses.
It’s not that Bodiroga doesn’t have talent in this area, it’s just the general environment.
Three-pointers are not popular in world basketball in this era. Only shooters like Danilovic can make stable three-pointers, while others only have shooting range.
As Real Madrid attacked the frontcourt, Panathinaikos' defense also changed, from 3-2 zone defense to man-to-man defense.
Sun Hao called for a pick-and-roll for Gabayosa and shot directly after the pick-and-roll.
Libraca hesitated for a moment and was too slow to pounce, which made Yannakis shout anxiously on the sidelines.
Like Bodiroga's three-pointer, Ribraca is used to staying in the three-second zone, even when Yannakis specifically reminded him to switch defense quickly during the timeout.
However, it is not easy to change a habit once it has been formed.
Sun Hao's three-point opportunity.
The ball traced a parabola in the air.
“Bang!”
At this moment, Mamba was possessed and the basketball hit the rim and bounced out.
He hasn't taken a shot from outside since the start of the game and hasn't found his touch.
Ribraca retreated to get the rebound, but Gabayosa had already entered the inside and jumped high to grab the offensive rebound.
Libraca's long arm interference.
However, Gabayosa didn't seem to want to attack directly for the second time. He held the ball and passed it directly to Sun Hao on the outside.
Panathinaikos' attention was all drawn to Gabayosa, and Sun Hao had another three-point opportunity after receiving the ball.
Same parabola.
“Swish!”
The difference is that this time the basketball went through the net.
9 to 8!
Sun Hao’s three-pointer has begun!
Yannakis spread his hands and looked at Libraka, expressionless.
It was obvious that he was very dissatisfied with the performance of the new MVP.
Libraca looked aggrieved. Sun Hao's attack was too fast. Even if he didn't hesitate, he would probably be too late.
At this time, Bodiroga came over and whispered to him for a while.
Ribraca's mood improved a lot. Apart from the head coach, the only person he respected was Bodiroga.
Panathinaikos advanced to the frontcourt, and it was still Bodiroga who held the ball.
However, unlike all previous rounds, Bodiroga did not attack with the ball, but instead signaled his teammates to cross positions.
After Real Madrid's inside defense was mobilized, he suddenly accelerated and passed Trinidad and rushed inside.
Real Madrid tightened their defense, and Bodiroga looked at the basket, but the ball in his hand suddenly disappeared.
The ball flew straight to the bottom corner.
no look pass!
Pass the ball without looking at the person!
The teammate lurking in the corner received the ball and took a three-point shot with no one guarding him.
“Swish!”
The basketball went into the net.
Panathinaikos continues to score !
Assist from Bodiroga.
Sun Hao continued to make pick-and-roll three-pointers in the frontcourt. This time, Ribraka saved the ball in time and Sun Hao's step-back long three-pointer failed to hit.
Panathinaikos secures the defensive rebound.
When advancing to the frontcourt, Bodiroga broke through without waiting for the players from both sides to get into position.
Trinidad and Prigioni, who were retreating, both rushed forward.
At this moment, a legendary scene appeared.
Bodiroga looked like he was going to take a three-step layup, but he turned around as he took his first step, pulling the ball with his right hand as he turned.
By the time he turned 90 degrees, the ball had been pulled to the level of his head, and he passed the ball backwards in the air just past his head.
The pass was too graceful, and by the time Trinidad and Prigioni reacted, the ball had already reached the hands of their teammate who cut in from the right.
A teammate made an easy layup without any defense.
White magician!
Bodiroga’s nickname is not European Big Bird, nor White Jordan, but White Magician!
As the name suggests, compared to his scoring, his versatility, his passing is his strongest point!
This season's top ten Champions League goals are booked!
The Greek fans who had been holding back for a long time began to go wild with excitement. Not only did they stand up, but they also started to jump wildly, and large groups of fireworks appeared on the field again.
The scene was as if the gladiator had just dealt a fatal blow to his opponent.
These lunatics!
Sun Hao smelled the smell of gunpowder in the air again, and suddenly felt that there was a reason why Greece went bankrupt in history.
However, it must be said that this crazy cheering is like a stimulant, and the defensive intensity of the Panathinaikos team on the field is obviously improving.
Unlike the previous zone defense, the zone defense relies on tactical execution, but one-on-one defense relies on personal ability and enthusiasm.
The average height of the Panathinaikos players is over 1.9 meters. When they stand there and open their hands, they are already so tall that they block out the sun and sky, coupled with their enthusiasm.
Real Madrid's attack was in vain and they failed to continue scoring!
And Bodiroga started to show off again. He turned around and passed the defense while dribbling the ball in the backcourt, rushed to the frontcourt alone, and passed the ball back to the following player for a layup to get two more points!
15 to 9!
After Sun Hao's three-pointer helped Real Madrid overtake the score, Panathinaikos counterattacked 7-0 and widened the gap again!
During this climax, Bodiroga made three consecutive assists!
The current European emperor, destroying the world!
On the Real Madrid bench, the players looked up at him.
They can understand what happened to Barcelona in the semi-finals, because Bodiroga is really not a human! He is the god of Europe!
Sun Hao's eyes showed even stronger fighting spirit.
The most effective way to become strong is to climb up by stepping on the strong.
The way to become a god is to pull the existing gods off the altar.
This time, Sun Hao did not call for a pick-and-roll, but directly signaled to move away.
He wants to play singles!
It was a familiar scene. He had done the same thing when he was in the Plata League.
Fortunately, the coach at that time was not Larry Brown, and he did not replace him because he did not play according to the tactics.
Lazo is not Sun Hao's coach in the Plata League, and he has no objection to Sun Hao's behavior.
Sun Hao has fully demonstrated his strength, and if it weren't for Sun Hao tonight, Real Madrid would have probably been defeated.
Besides, Lasso himself is not a stubborn person. The fact that he promoted Sun Hao to the starting lineup speaks volumes.
The player defending Sun Hao is the second shortest player on the Panathinaikos team, who is... 1.95 meters tall.
He is almost a head taller than Sun Hao.
Yannakis did not signal, and Panathinaikos had no intention of double-teaming.
A rare scene in European competitions, a one-on-one duel.
Sun Hao dribbled the ball and took a crossover step, but failed to get past the opponent.
Obviously, this is not the Plata League, and Sun Hao's current ball control ability is not enough to support him to pass his opponent.
He took a step back while dribbling the ball, then suddenly accelerated and broke through to the left.
This move was very sudden and unconventional, and the opponent didn't react immediately.
Sun Hao broke into the three-point line and made an urgent stop and three-point shot.
The ball spun in the air, drawing a perfect parabola.
“Swish!”
The ball hits the rim and goes into the basket. The sound is always beautiful and pleasant.
Sun Hao made the second three-pointer of the game, which was also the second three-pointer of this quarter!
The key three points!
The Real Madrid fans on the sidelines got excited again. They stood up, punched, and jumped wildly, just like the Greek fans before them.
We are certainly not as imaginative as you, but we can learn and apply it right away!
When this scene appeared, not only the court but also the off-court became extremely lively.
Panathinaikos' three-pointer from the outside missed, and Ribraca's tip-in also missed, with Gabayosa protecting the defensive rebound.
When Real Madrid advanced to the frontcourt, Sun Hao held the ball and then signaled to move away again!
At this moment, Kobe's soul traveled to Sun Hao and was possessed by the Mamba!
Real Madrid teammates pulled away again. Sun Hao had already scored a goal before, so they had no reason not to believe it.
Yannakis still didn't signal, he also trusted his players.
The person defending Sun Hao lowered his center of gravity, held one hand horizontally to prevent a breakthrough, and raised the other hand to prevent a shot.
This defensive posture is very professional, and his eyes are always on Sun Hao's shoulder, which is the most accurate position to predict a breakthrough.
Yannakis' trust is not unfounded. He knows Sun Hao's scoring ability, and the player who is assigned to defend him is the team's outside player with the best defensive ability.
Failing to defend in one round doesn't mean much.
Sun Hao broke through again with the ball, and it was another sudden first step.
But this time, he failed to create shooting space for himself.
Although the defender on the opposing team is tall, he moves quite fast, has an excellent arm span, and is quick to react.
It's not so easy to deal with him one-on-one.
When Gabayosa saw this, he wanted to come up for screen and roll, but Sun Hao signaled him to go back.
This kind of ball is a momentum ball.
Even if you can't make the shot, you can't give up.
Moreover, he had just obtained the gold badge and had practiced in the system for so long, so now he had a chance to try it out.
Sun Hao's cross step still failed to pass his opponent.
The Greek fans on the sidelines have started to boo.
The noisy sound was like tangible pressure, constantly pressing down on Sun Hao.
Sun Hao shook his shoulders to get rid of the burden, dribbled the ball to the left, then suddenly started to accelerate and broke through directly to the left.
He still makes an unconventional move.
A quick stop jump shot from the three-point line, the same as the previous one.
The difference is, the other party followed!
When Sun Hao shot, he flew from the side to block it.
Sun Hao did not raise his shooting point. He knew that he would never be able to beat his opponent due to the height difference, so he leaned back slightly.
At this moment, he is the Black Mamba.
The results of Sun Hao's one-minute rapid-fire practice in the system came out, and he shot the ball before the opponent blocked it.
"Snapped!"
The opponent didn't block his ball, but directly blocked his hand.
The referee's whistle sounded.
“Swish!”
The next second, the basketball went into the net.
This is a 3+1!
The strength of a gold-level badge!
After being hit, Sun Hao lost his balance and relied on professional kicking and sliding back to protect himself.
After seeing the ball go in, he pushed himself up with his arms and turned over.
He put his right hand directly to his mouth and blew gently, making a habitual blowing gun motion.
Mamba is confirmed!
"Napoleon! Napoleon!"
The next second, the entire stadium was filled with the shouts of Real Madrid fans.
This 3+1, plus the blowgun, is so cool!
Yannakis shook his head helplessly.
The defense of this ball couldn't be better, but Sun Hao was still able to make the shot. It really shows his pure personal ability.
No temper.
After Sun Hao blew the whistle, he was surrounded by his teammates. With the shouts and collisions, he experienced the feeling of playing in EBA again.
He adjusted his breathing and went to the free throw line.
“Swish!”
There are additional penalties too!
Including the previous three-pointer, he personally launched a 7-0 offensive!
You, Bodiroga, show off your passing, the White Magician is invincible in Europe, but you can't stop my explosive scoring power.
We caught up with the points in just two rounds and even surpassed them!
"This is a duel between gods!"
At this moment, the commentator on the sidelines said something very appropriate.
Europe is a religious and mythical country, and the Athenian polytheism is extremely famous, especially for the Greek fans present.
After the opening, Bodiroga showed his strength as the best player in Europe. He is the god of European basketball.
But Sun Hao pulled Real Madrid back from the brink of the cliff twice in a row, also demonstrating his personal ability.
Especially his aura, which is unmatched.
This is the showdown between the new gods and the old gods!