Chapter 280: If the tone is turned up, what will the Spurs do? We are the Western Conference champions!
Early the next morning, reports that the Lakers defeated the Spurs 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals and had already entered the 2008 Finals dominated the headlines of North American sports news.
ESPN: The Lakers with championship DNA are back!
Sports Illustrated: Surprised? The "OK Combination" showed their power again, with double 20, leading the Lakers to another victory!
(O is Odom’s O, K is Kobe’s K)
Los Angeles Times: After three years of hard work, the Lakers have taken the most solid step toward becoming a dynasty!
Los Angeles Today: Slaughtered the Spurs with 36 points, the bloodthirsty Lakers are resurrected!
After three years of waiting, the Los Angeles sports media on the West Coast has become active again.
At this time in previous years, there was nothing going on in Los Angeles. The Lakers players had already gone home to go fishing and pick up girls.
Now that the Lakers are resurrected, the sports media in Los Angeles have work to do again. At this moment, if you don't desperately send praises and don't work hard on the Lakers' breasts, how long will it take?
Lakers: Are you coming? Don’t come over!
Media: It’s no use shouting until your throat breaks, so just obey!
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In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
May 25, AT-8-T Center Arena.
Night falls.
At this time, the Spurs' home court was hosting the G3 matchup with the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
The venomous media in Los Angeles clearly underestimated the Spurs' championship aspirations.
In the first quarter, the Big Three consisting of Kobe, Gasol and Su Bei were able to overpower the Spurs' DP combination in terms of offensive firepower and gain a 3-point lead.
However, in the second quarter of the game, the Yaodao who had stretched his hips in the first two games was resurrected.
Ginobili's three-pointers were always missed, and he made three of three. His breakthrough was extremely sharp, and he showed his true qualities as a monster. He became the most handsome guy on the court. He scored 14 points in a single quarter and led the Spurs to beat the Lakers by 28.
With a 15-plus attack wave, the Spurs took a 10-point lead in the first half.
Kobe's breakthrough was ruined.
No matter how unexpected you are, no matter how you get beaten, you will never sound the whistle.
Of course, when Kobe plays against the Spurs, he doesn't like to hit the basket, but prefers to use mid-range shots to solve the Spurs' problems.
Kobe was still in excellent condition, but unfortunately, his offensive firepower was offset by the convulsing Ginobili.
Where the Lakers lost was because they were not strong inside.
Is it said that Odom's rotation can achieve the effect of dimensionality reduction?
Unexpectedly, after going 0 for 5 in the second quarter, he could also go 1 for 4 in free throws.
The media dared to say nonsense, but Odom actually believed it. Could it be that he had lost his status in a nightclub and could never get it back?
Such Odom is unreliable!
In the second half, the Spurs, who were in the lead, used a defensive court-control style to coach the Lakers.
In the third quarter of the game, the Lakers couldn't find any rhythm in their offense. Old guys like the Spurs could always interrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm and drag the game to their preferred rhythm.
Not only could they not recover the point difference, but they were still ahead by 2 points with a score of 18-20.
At the end of the first three quarters, the Lakers trailed the Spurs by 12 points.
12 points is nothing, the Lakers still have a chance.
In the fourth quarter of the game, Subei hit a three-pointer at the beginning.
Swish——!
The Lakers' counterattack came.
The gap has returned to 9 points, with three goals left!
Swish——!
Substitute Barry, a 37-year-old veteran, stepped up and responded to Su Bei's three-pointer.
Basketball is not about math!
Okay, please continue to calculate, how many points are left?
Next, let Kobe do the math.
"The Lakers are attacking, and Kobe is also firing from beyond the three-point line. Are you betting on whether there are bullets in his three-point pistol?
This is too messy.
It was just a random throw. Kobe shot a total of 3 three-pointers in the first three quarters and made zero of them. It was a lonely shot!
Are you willing to bet on whether your three-point pistol has bullets?
Don’t you have any confidence in your heart? Liang Jingru gives you the courage..."
Swish——!
Kobe Bryant put on a flying show in the face.
Swish——!
Swish——!
Hit three three-pointers in a row.
I originally thought that Su Bei's A-level three-pointers were already very powerful, but I didn't expect that Kobe's three-pointers were even more powerful than him. Who is being unreasonable?
Even if he hits three three-pointers in a row, Kobe's next three-point shots will still have a 50-50 shooting percentage.
Together with Jiangsu Bei, it rained three points on the outside.
However, in the fourth quarter, it was the Lakers that lagged behind in offensive firepower.
"The Spurs were so accurate, they made three three-pointers and shot 100%.
The two-point shot also has a 72% hit rate. The Spurs' offense is so efficient that it's like they never miss a shot."
In the fourth quarter, Kobe made 4 of 6 three-pointers and Su Bei made 2 of 3 three-pointers. The offensive firepower was not bad. However, in the offensive confrontation, the Lakers still fell behind with a score of 31 to 34.
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Buzz——!
As the buzzer sounds, the red light lights up, and the game time is over.
The score was 108 to 93. The Spurs had a 15-point advantage, defeating the Lakers and evening the score to 1 to 2.
Duncan made 8 of 17 shots, scored 22 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists, dominating the penalty area.
Parker made 9 of 15 shots and contributed 20 points and 5 assists.
Ginobili was not stretching his hips, making 9 of 15 shots, 5 of 7 three-pointers, scoring 30 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. The demon sword was unsheathed once. The GDP Big Three combined to score 72 points. It was a powerful team.
Batch.
Kobe made 13 of 23 shots, 4 of 9 three-pointers, 0 of 1 free throws, and scored 30 points and 5 rebounds. His performance was pretty solid.
Gasol made 7 of 18 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. His performance was average.
Odom made 2 of 11 shots and 3 of 8 free throws. He scored 7 points, 11 rebounds and 6 rebounds. It was a near triple-double performance. The Big Three scored 52 points together. The Lakers did not lose unfairly.
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"Treading on the Stars"
Um?
When they win, aren't Jiangsu Bei's Big Three? When they lose, they will be separated?
All right!
Even if we don't point it out, we are still good friends.
Su Bei's performance was mediocre, with 4 of 9 shooting, 3 of 7 three-pointers, 2 of 3 free throws, 13 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Together with Kobe and Gasol, 30 15 13, which is 58 points, compared with the 72 points of GDP, it is still one word: miserable!
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Four days passed in the blink of an eye.
May 29, Staples Center Arena.
Here, the Western Conference G5 game is about to start. Outside the arena, fans in pairs and groups are lining up in an orderly manner to check in and enter the stadium.
The fans wearing Lakers purple and gold jerseys all have happy smiles on their faces. Even if they are not smiling, their faces are relaxed.
"We are the Western Conference Champions!
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"We, the Lakers, are back at the top!
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"..."
A small group of die-hard fans had already shouted the championship slogan in advance and celebrated with high-fives and high-fives as they entered the stadium.
The fans' spontaneous celebration attracted media reporters to take samples.
"The Lakers have already defeated the Spurs 3-1, gaining a match point in the Western Conference Finals.
How many more games do you think we can play in the Western Conference Finals?" the reporter asked.
"After G5, the Spurs can go home and cry.
After this game is over, we, the Lakers, will be the Western Conference champions!"
"The Spurs have been a powerhouse in the Western Conference in recent years and have performed better than the Lakers. What is the reason that makes you firmly believe that the Lakers will win in the G5 game?" the reporter asked.
"There is no reason! The Lakers must win!
If I have to find one reason, it's that the Spurs' bottom line... no, it's their trump card, has been revealed.
Although I don’t want to believe it, this is the situation: in G1, Ginobili made 3 of 13 shots and scored 10 points. In G2, he shot 2 of 8 and scored 7 points. In G3, he scored 30 points on 9 of 15 shots.
In the G4 game, 2 of 8 were scored and 7 points were scored..."
Four feet turned into three irons, talking about Kobe.
In this series, the four-legged and three-iron competitions feel like Ginobili.
The Western Conference went through 4 games, Ginobili won three games, and then the Spurs lost three games.
In the G3 game, although the Spurs defeated the Lakers and regained one city, the formula for winning has emerged. That is, the offensive firepower of Duncan and Parker alone cannot suppress the talented Lakers.
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The Spurs need Ginobili to step up and score at Kobe's level to ensure the Spurs win.
Verify that Ginobili is equal to Kobe?
This question is too difficult. After a few games, a blind cat can still encounter a dead mouse. However, Ginobili is really trying to perform at the level of Kobe in every game. He can't do it!
The G4 war is just a miniature.
Ginobili's condition is like crotchless again.
In the first three quarters of the game, the Lakers kept suppressing the Spurs in terms of score, winning by two or three points in each quarter. Although they could not open up the score or eliminate the suspense, the advantage of winning had been accumulated bit by bit.
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In the fourth quarter of the game, the Spurs wanted to counterattack, but in the end, they still fell short.
The score was 97 to 94, and the Spurs only lost by 3 points.
If Ginobili's offense is not 2 for 8, but one more three-pointer, the Spurs still have a chance. However, Ginobili's physical problems have always limited his performance.
The early consumption of the semi-finals has made it difficult for Ginobili to regain his strength. This is a hidden danger caused by the aging of the Spurs' lineup. Ginobili can withstand the first grade of junior high school, but cannot withstand the fifteenth grade.
At this moment, the arena was brightly lit and filled with people.
During the warm-up period, it’s better to save a few cents a day!
At this point, it is no longer necessary.
The Spurs' top five, Fabricio Otto, Duncan, Bowen, Finley, Parker.
Lakers five players, Gasol, Odom, Su Bei, Kobe, Fisher.
This game will be broadcast live on TNT radio, with Barkley and Kenny Smith as commentary partners.
"The Spurs have shown their cards, and now the score is 1 to 3. This is the only card in Povich's hand. He can only gamble on the status of the players."
"The Lakers still have a chance to adjust. Ariza was already able to play in Game 4.
If the Lakers lose in G5, Bynum can come back early if necessary in G6.
The Lakers are fighting a battle of wealth. If it weren't for injuries, the Spurs would have met a stronger Lakers team.
Now the winning rate of 50-50 has become 80-20, and before the Spurs can despair..."
The game has begun.
Beep——!
Duncan finally, finally beat Gasol and scored the first offense for the Spurs.
Duncan attacked the basket and caused a foul on Gasol's player.
On the free throw line, he made 1 of 2 free throws, opening the scoring account for the Spurs.
Next, Duncan continued to play music and fight during the offense, either playing hard or assisting, helping the Spurs build a lead.
Parker made sharp breakthroughs and frequently scored points on Fisher.
Finley's sword suddenly became immortal. He hit a three-point shot and a two-point cut.
In the first quarter of the game, the Spurs, who took a chance, showed great strength and beat the Lakers with a score of 28 to 15.
Achieved a 15-point lead in the first quarter.
"No one expected that the Spurs could still play, and no one else has such tenacity.
It will never be easy to crack down on the Spurs team..."
Kobe was 2 of 5, Gasol was 2 of 9, Fisher was 0 of 3, Odom was 1 of 2, Su Bei was 2 of 3... With such determination and state, it is difficult to compete with the Spurs.
Having an advantage.
In the second quarter, the Lakers did not take a break. The main players continued to fight. Only Fisher, who was in poor condition, was replaced and replaced by Falmar.
"What's the matter?
Parker was actually looked down upon by Farmar, making only 2 of 8 shots.
Duncan was also lost in the double attack between Gasol and Su Bei, making only 1 of 4 shots.
There is only one Ginobili left, and Kobe is still watching over him. There is no chance, 1 out of 2..."
The so-called GDP, in the second quarter, the total score was 2 4 2 = 8 points.
None of them can compare to Kobe's 9-point performance of 4-for-6 shooting and 1-for-1 free throws.
In the second quarter, the Lakers beat the Spurs with a score of 29-20 and recovered by 9 points.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In the first half of the game, there were only 6 points.
After calculation, it's only two and three points.
Back in the second half, at the beginning of the game, Su Bei scored a three-pointer against Finley's defense.
Later, Kobe also copied the work and hit a three-pointer.
Subsequently, the Lakers made consecutive three-point shots, but failed to hit, and only made 2 of 5 shots.
However, in the third quarter, the Lakers achieved a lead in the score.
"Just trying to survive while leading, playing against the Lakers is not a Landlord match.
Therefore, delaying time is useless.
If he couldn't guard the Lakers, he would also screw up his own offense..."
The aging of the lineup makes the Spurs firmly believe in the concept of defense and delaying time.
Instead of like in the future 2013/14 season, the Spurs also had an aging lineup, but they chose to compete with the Heat offensively, and then actually defeated them.
Now is the era of defense. After the Spurs take the lead, they want to control the rhythm.
It's just a pity that the triangle offensive tactics coached by Jackson are really difficult to freeze the offense, especially with the unsolvable Kobe. What can you do to support it?
Besides, the Lakers' offense was not very good either, and they scored an average of 22 points. The reason for the overtake was not that our team was too strong, but that the opponent was too bad. The Spurs only scored 15 points.
Ginobili made 0 of 3 shots, Finley made 0 of 2 shots, plus Duncan made 2 of 6 shots = 0 of 4 shots. With Wolong Chufeng in the formation, it is really not easy to score points!
In the fourth quarter of the game, Kobe, who only rested for 2 minutes, continued to fight.
A three-point shot at the start.
Swish——!
bingo!
The score difference became 4 points.
The main players of the Lakers don't rest, and the Spurs can only fight with their main players when this happens.
Duncan made a strong play, and Ginobili assisted on the cut and scored two points.
Swish——!
The point difference returned to 2 points.
"The Lakers attacked, Kobe broke through, passed the ball behind his back, Su Bei received the ball, and also shot a three-pointer..."
Swish——!
Still on target!
The score difference became 5 points.
Duncan lived up to his reputation and continued to attack the penalty area, scoring consecutive free throws and making all 4 free throws to bring the score back to 1 point.
Kobe just missed a three-pointer and immediately converted a two-pointer. Bowen couldn't stop it.
Swish——!
The score difference became 3 points.
The Spurs' offensive substitutions turned into Parker and Kobe Bryant scoring soaring points... No, it was Parker alone, Kobe Bryant and Su Bei.
The fourth quarter was full of firepower, making 5 of 7 shots, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and scored 11 points in a single quarter.
However, there is no comparison.
Kobe made 6 of 11 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws, scoring 17 points in a single quarter.
In addition, Su Bei made 2 of 3 shots, 2 of 2 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 8 points.
The Lakers' golden guns reappeared, scoring 25 points in a single quarter.
The Spurs' GDP was still achieved by Parker. Duncan made 1 of 4 shots and 4 of 6 free throws, scoring 6 points. Ginobili continued to pull his hips and made 1 of 3 shots, scoring only 2 points.
In the offensive confrontation, the Lakers turned up the tone. What did the Spurs do to respond?
They were directly defeated by the Lakers in a 36-29 offensive, losing the G5 victory and the Western Conference Finals series.
Buzz——!
As the buzzer sounds, the red light lights up, and the game time is over.
The score was 102 to 94. The Lakers had an 8-point advantage and defeated the Spurs. The series score was 4 to 1 and they won the Western Conference Championship trophy.
Four years later, since 2004, the Lakers have reached the finals again.
Kobe made 16 of 30 shots, 2 of 6 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws. He scored 39 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds. He was the best player in the league.
Gasol made 5 of 15 shots, 2 of 4 free throws, and scored 12 points. Just looking at the score of 100 million would be a stretch. However, he got 19 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocks. His other statistics were very amazing.
My sister-in-law is very versatile.
Odom made 5 of 10 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 13 points and 8 rebounds, which was pretty good.
Su Bei made 6 of 10 shots and 4 of 8 three-pointers. He scored 16 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds. His performance was also very strong.
Duncan was also very impressive, making 7 of 19 shots and 5 of 9 free throws. He scored 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, a super triple-double performance.
Parker made 11 of 22 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and scored 23 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds, which was pretty decent.
Ginobili was no longer a monster, shooting 3 of 8 from the field and only had 9 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, which was not even enough to feed the cat.
GDP is completely without G. With the existence of Wolong like Ginobili, the Spurs did not lose unfairly!