ACES ZONE counter, mercury mission

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zone aliveWhen Game 1 de Ces Finals VNBAMercury dominated the first half, especially thanks to the second quarter ended at 7/9 in 3 points. Paradoxically, after break, the Courses of ACES, Becky Hammon decided to decide for the defense of the zone to oppose this external address.

Changing the defense defense has been facing this space since then, teammatesAlissa Thomas They managed only 3 of their 14 shots and committed three loss of balls toward ESPN.

“We didn’t see the area and match against Washington for a month (dating from 4. September and won 75 to 69). I thought we’d be able to drive it better “, Regrette Nate Tibbetts. “We will have the opportunity to be better in front of this area. Our attack will develop their defense. Before they put themselves in the area, we showed great things.” »

Thanks to this defense zone, Las Vegas managed to win This first round And it would be surprisingly not to see Becky Hammon renew this type of defense during the game 2 that must be played this week. In order to avoid a new defeat, alive therefore cuts on this area to find possible weak spots.

Corrections are expected on both sides of the field

“I think you just have to succeed in your shots” Simply analysis Kahleah copperVictim of Phoenix Zone with 1/4 shot in the second half when completed the first period in 19 points in 7/9. “If you miss it, they will not change the defense. First, you must succeed in your shots. Then you need to circulate the ball and you don’t take the first available shot.” »

Attack was not the only black spot for Phoenix on this match 1 since she lived alive Three awarded shot Dana Evans In the last act, which allowed Las Vegas to continue the advantage in the last minute and not let him down the final whistle.

“I don’t think we did your job on all the little things and especially about defending fire with 3 Point” Explains Alissa Thomas. “They had a lot of shots open behind the port, but those are things we can settle.” »


2025-10-05 12:26:00

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