Although it's a three-axes play, the derived variations are quite numerous, but under Van Gundy's coaching, they appear somewhat rigid.
The Trail Blazers' defense has shown significant improvement in these recent games. After establishing a stable rotation, each player gradually clarifies their role.
The Trail Blazers employ an extreme shrinkage defense, with Gan Guoyang, PJ Brown, and AC Green constructing a solid three-second zone defensive triangle.
On the outside, Van Exel and Riddle go for one-on-one man defense. If they're overwhelmed, so be it; if they're shot through, so be it; anyway, the basket is resolutely defended.
This is the best solution for the current Trail Blazers lineup, plugging the biggest leak.
Other small leaks can leak; scoop the water while leaking to ensure the ship doesn't sink.
The Knicks choose to pass the ball to Mourning, Mourning doesn't have the confidence to overpower Ah Gan in the low post, so he passes it out to Chais.
