Sun Hao's explosive scoring brought Real Madrid back to the cliff.
But soon, he had no chance.
The head coach of Panathinaikos is Giannis Yannakis, a future European Hall of Fame coach.
After Sun Hao made two consecutive three-pointers, Panathinaikos' defense changed again.
It's still man-to-man defense, but as soon as he catches the ball, he will be double-teamed.
Sun Hao wants to score points by playing singles?
Sorry, unless you can fight two at once.
As for your passing? My tactical execution ability is there, and I can quickly get to the point of backup defense and assist defense.
Unless you have two Sun Haos to create more space, I'm sorry.
On the other hand, Real Madrid still didn't have much to do with Bodiroga.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was 21 to 22, with Real Madrid and Panathinaikos evenly matched.
But at the end of the first half, the score became 34 to 44, and the difference had widened to double digits.
Panathinaikos was able to easily beat Barcelona in the semi-finals, which shows its strength.
This is also the first time that Real Madrid has fallen behind by so many points at halftime since entering the Champions League knockout stage.
The situation is not favorable for them.
During the half-time break, the players returned to the locker room gasping for breath.
Including Sun Hao.
He scored 15 points in the first half and tried his best.
But the overall strength of tonight's opponents is too strong.
After Lazo came in, he arranged the tactics for the second half and then left.
The team members recovered, but not many people spoke.
Seeing that the team's morale was a little low, Sun Hao stood up... and walked out of the locker room.
"Sun, what are you doing?"
Prigioni asked curiously.
"Toilet."
Sun Hao said without turning his head.
After leaving the locker room, Sun Hao did not go to the bathroom, but went straight to the coach's office.
After knocking on the door and entering, he saw Lazo with a worried look on his face.
Real Madrid doesn't have much to do with Bodiroga.
This is exactly what he expected before the game.
Yes, he also knew that he had to fight an offensive battle to have a chance of winning this match.
But the problem now is that after Panathinaikos double-teamed Sun Hao, the team's offense also encountered problems.
To put it bluntly, this Real Madrid team's forward line is too weak, and there is a gap in overall strength between them and Panathinaikos.
Make bricks without straw.
"I have a tactical suggestion."
Sun Hao had expected Lazo's expression, so he went straight to the point.
If you don’t have enough strength, you can make up for it with tactics.
Russo motioned for him to sit down and talk.
When Prigioni was injured, the team's pick-and-roll tactics was proposed by Sun Hao.
Including playing for the team in the past two years, he is very clear about Sun Hao's basketball IQ.
So when Sun Hao gave him tactical suggestions, he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Instead, he was looking forward to it.
"I play without the ball, cut inside, then outside, and let the two inside players do a double pick-and-roll for me at the free throw line. Once I come out, I close the door and then shoot."
Sun Hao didn't hesitate and started drawing on the tactical board on the table.
As his basketball IQ continued to improve in recent years, his badge was upgraded to silver level, and he mastered more and more tactics.
This also includes some tactics he knew in his previous life.
What he was talking about with Lazo now was one of them.
Elevator door tactics.
Many teams use this tactic, but the Warriors team that used it the most and best was the one with 73 wins.
Or to be more precise, the person most suitable for this tactic is Stephen Curry.
His current playing style is very similar to Curry, so this tactic also applies to him.
Especially in the current situation where the ball is available but the player cannot open the scoring, this is the magic weapon to break the deadlock.
The tactics are simple, but the details are key.
Which side he cuts in from, which position his teammates run to to contain him, the timing of closing the door, and how to adjust this tactic after being targeted by the opponent after using it once.
These details were something he gradually understood after his basketball IQ reached a certain level.
This is also the key to determining tactical success, otherwise anyone can be a coach.
After listening to this, Lazo looked at Sun Hao for a long time, and then suddenly laughed.
He felt that he could achieve unprecedented success at Real Madrid.
Not only Sun Hao's present, but also Sun Hao's future.
He felt that Sun Hao could serve as his assistant coach or even successor after retiring.
Sun Hao didn’t know what Lazo was thinking, but he had seen that smile on Joseline’s face before.
Is this...taking a fancy to me?
After finalizing the new tactics, Lasso went back to the locker room to make arrangements.
There is no time for them to train, so they can only make arrangements and then practice through competitions.
Fortunately, this tactic itself is not particularly complicated. It depends more on the degree of coordination and tacit understanding, so it is very feasible.
After Lazo finished arranging the tactics, Sun Hao also called the players together.
"I know that tonight's game was difficult, and maybe it will be even more difficult in the second half, but we always have opportunities before the final whistle. We can fail, but we will never give up for glory."
Sun Hao began to cheer up his teammates.
His words were very inspiring, and when he raised his hand for the last time, all his teammates raised their hands.
The sound of "Real Madrid" is overwhelming.
The deception skills I learned in my previous life are still useful at critical moments.
After the half-time break, the second half of the game continued.
As soon as the players from both teams came on the field, the Greek fans started cheering again.
There was a uniform roar, accompanied by the sound of slapping seats.
These people really don’t know what tiredness is, and they don’t know that if they break a bench... they will have to pay for it!
However, it could be felt that the players of the Panathinaikos team had murderous glares in their eyes. They were bloodthirsty as soon as they came back.
The first half was a battle of gods, and the second half was even more exciting.
Real Madrid attacked the front court and opened the elevator door directly.
With Gabayosa holding the ball and making tactical runs on the weak side, Sun Hao took the opportunity to cut into the basket from the forty-five degree angle on the right.
After disrupting Panathinaikos' inside defense, he suddenly cut out through the middle.
At the same time, the players in the corners took positions to create space.
The play was run smoothly, but Garbajosa and his teammates were a little slow to close the door at the free throw line.
Sun Hao came out and received the pass from Prigioni, but his defender was still there.
Having no trained tactics is like suddenly giving someone wings; it is difficult to take off immediately.
Sun Hao did not get a direct chance to shoot, and Real Madrid's attack ultimately failed.
Gabayosa communicated with his teammates as soon as he retreated.
It can be seen that Sun Hao's words during the halftime period greatly boosted the team's morale.
This can also be seen from the defensive enthusiasm of the Real Madrid players.
However, this kind of defense still failed to stop Bodiroga.
He broke through the double-team and got to the basket. He faked a layup to trick Gabayosa and then passed the ball to Rebaka without even looking at him. The latter dunked and scored.
Greek fans were once again in a frenzy, with the flickering fireworks representing their passionately burning hearts.
Panathinaikos is in high spirits.
At this time, Russo stood up and walked to the sidelines, put his hand on his chin and looked up at the scoreboard.
34 to 46.
12 points, this is already a very dangerous score difference.
Real Madrid continued to attack the elevator door in the frontcourt. This time, the moment Sun Hao cut out, Gabayosa and his teammates closed the door.
Prigioni's pass was still very timely, and tacit understanding became the main theme on the court at this moment.
Sun Hao received the ball and turned around to shoot.
His shot was so quick that the other players on the Panathinaikos team had no time to assist in defense and could only watch him shoot.
This was a shot with almost no interference.
“Swish!”
Sun Hao did not let this opportunity slip away and scored three points steadily.
37 to 46!
The score difference has been narrowed to single digits!
Lasso pumped his fist in excitement.
This three-pointer is crucial, and more importantly, the elevator door was opened!
It’s a new tactic, and one that has never been trained before, so no one knows how it will perform.
But now it only took two rounds for Real Madrid to come out!
The tacit understanding between the Trident is beyond imagination.
Yannakis stood up immediately.
He was observing earlier, and after this round was over, he was sure that Real Madrid was using a tactic he had never seen before.
Moreover, this tactic is very unique, and the key is that it is very suitable for Sun Hao.
Switching from having the ball to not having the ball, reducing defensive pressure, and Prigioni's passing ability.
To be precise, this tactic is very suitable for this Real Madrid team!
He turned to look at Lazo in the next half and felt that he had underestimated his opponent.
This tactic is new and surprisingly well-matched. Lasso will be his formidable rival in the European arena!
Lazo was feeling happy when he felt someone was looking at him. When he turned around, he saw Yannakis looking at him.
That kind of gaze was filled with a hint of admiration, and also a hint of caution.
Lasso didn't react at first. After he came to his senses, he turned his head away embarrassedly.
He seemed to be misunderstood, and this kind of misunderstanding made people... very comfortable.
To be honest, he had long felt that Sun Hao would be the big shot he would rely on in the future. Now it seems that this future may have already come forward!
Sun Hao's three-pointer also aroused the emotions of the Spanish fans on the sidelines. Just like before, they started shouting and banging on the seats.
The owner of the stadium felt a little heartbroken. With so many people there, even if something broke he wouldn’t be able to find anyone to compensate!
Real Madrid's enthusiasm increased again. Bodiroga's strong attack was blocked and Gabayosa blocked Ribraca to protect the defensive rebound.
Real Madrid made a fast break.
When Sun Hao was on a fast break, he pushed the defensive player away and passed the ball to Trinidad who was following up. The latter jumped into the air and slammed the ball directly into the basket with both hands!
“Bang!”
This dunk instantly released all the emotions that had been suppressed for half the game!
When he dunked, he swung around the rim and bumped chests with Sun Hao after landing.
He has been holding it in for too long!
After being rubbed on the floor by Bodiroga the entire night, he finally found a chance to vent his anger.
"Real Madrid! Real Madrid!"
When we returned to the defensive end, the Real Madrid fans on the sidelines were already completely excited.
The Real Madrid players put up a lot of resistance on the field, and Panathinaikos' positioning was a bit messy.
Bodiroga broke through to the free throw line and passed the ball, but the players' movement was delayed and the ball went directly out of bounds.
Mistake!
Bodiroga made a rare mistake!
At this moment, the morale of the Real Madrid team became even higher.
After reaching the front court, Real Madrid attacked the elevator door.
Panathinaikos was already prepared, but Gabayosa and his teammates closed the door too well, and Sun Hao ran out and had another three-point opportunity.
The ball flew in the air, drawing a high parabola, attracting the attention of everyone present.
“Swish!”
Sun Hao seized two consecutive three-point opportunities!
The Real Madrid fans on the sidelines were completely blown away.
During this period, Real Madrid launched an 8-0 offensive, and the 12-point difference was reduced to only 4 points in a blink of an eye!
Yannakis reached out and called a timeout.
The Real Madrid fans on the sidelines were too excited and felt like they were floating!
I don’t know what magic Real Madrid used, but Sun Hao suddenly came back to life.
Moreover, less than three minutes into the second half, Panathinaikos was called into action!