Chapter 669: Our lake will definitely eat this turtle shell!
In the second quarter, Mike Brown quickly removed Gasol and Kobe.
If you ask about this series, the biggest factor in the Lakers' loss is injuries.
In his opinion, without Gay, the Grizzlies cannot kill the Lakers' offensive firepower. The Lakers can drink whatever they want from this turtle soup.
Even if the Grizzlies get back the point difference in the second quarter, don't worry. The question is how many points can the Grizzlies get back? The Lakers can score more points if they return with all their main players.
Paul and Su Bei continued to fight, rotating in Artest, Jamison and Whiteside.
Compared with winning this series, training while fighting may be more important.
On the Grizzlies' side, Tony Allen and Prince, two rough guys on the outside, took a rest. After all, they were useless in chasing points because they couldn't advance.
Gasol played the entire first quarter and would definitely not be able to play again.
So, Randolph and Conley led the team and rotated in Quincy Pondexter, Jerry Bayless and Darrell Arthur.
Except for the top five who can be named, the Grizzlies' bench lineup really doesn't have anyone who has a reputation, they are all just make-up players.
At the start of the second quarter, the Grizzlies had the offensive ball.
“Conley is still a bright player!
Randolph had just returned from a break and still had the strength to immediately lob the ball to the low post.
Oh, after catching the ball, Randolph didn't make many adjustments. He immediately caught the ball, turned around, pushed past Whiteside, and faced the Lakers' basket..."
Beep——!
Bang-dang——!
Randolph beat up Whiteside, who was lousy in defense and loved to dance more and more, and scored 2 1!
Amid the boos, Randolph showed no mercy and steadily hit the extra penalty.
Swish——!
"The Grizzlies recovered 3 points. As long as the Grizzlies can play inside, this series will not be one-sided.
The advantage of the Grizzlies is the twin towers inside. If they can break the game from the inside, it will definitely be a tough battle against the Lakers..."
17 to 26!!
The score difference came to 9 points.
Off the court, Hollins breathed a sigh of relief.
The Grizzlies still have a chance.
As long as their advantageous position can be brought into play, this game will not be like this.
On the court, Paul controlled the ball to the frontcourt and immediately turned over Su Bei's card.
At this time, Jiangsu North faced Jerry Bayless, who was the 11th overall pick in 2008. In his college days, he was also a star in a powerful team, and he still had some offensive skills.
But defensively, with a height of 1.91 meters and playing shooting guard, the advantage falls to the North Jiangsu side.
"Su Bei receives the ball from the 60-degree three-point line on the right, raises it up, without any hesitation, and raises his hand to try to blind Jiba for a three-point pull-up jumper..."
When playing against a defensive team like the Grizzlies, there is no need to use complicated offensive tactics.
Because of their defensive qualities, they can decipher the Lakers' offensive tactics very well.
It's better to go straight and compete with the Grizzlies for talent.
Jerry Bayless swooped in to block the shot. It was a no-brainer, but with a height of 191cm and a misplaced defense against Su Bei, he could only reach it, so he could only show off and listen to the gunshot.
Swish——!
"Yes!
Su Bei made a clean three-point shot!
It was too easy to score. Su Bei just threw the ball around and then scored.
The goal just scored by the Grizzlies, even though it was expected to be a 2+1 score, was actually not easy.
Conley's passing must be good, and Randolph's shots must be fast and accurate, so as not to give the Lakers a chance to attack and defend.
In this round of offense, the Lakers only have one word: talent..."
Off the court, Hollins looked bitter.
At this time, the Grizzlies are becoming more and more Spurs-like.
Su Bei's shot hit, allowing him to see the scene of the Grizzlies and the Spurs in 2011.
That year, in addition to defense, the Grizzlies also focused on talent.
Of course, the biggest factor is injuries, but this cannot be used as an excuse.
On the court, the Grizzlies attack.
Conley continues to give Randolph the ball.
In the past few years, Randolph can be said to be the Grizzlies' offensive weapon.
Fat Man Xinlan will live forever, this is the creed of the Grizzlies offense.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be like sending away OJ Mayo and Gay one after another.
"Randolph got the ball in the low post, and Artest predicted it in advance and pounced to complete the attack.
Bang——!
A hit pass, Randolph passed the ball out, Quincy Kuponset received the ball in the air, took one dribble step, immediately pulled the ball and shot..."
Artest can only bet that the Grizzlies' perimeter can't kill the game.
Swish——!
“Yes!!
The Grizzlies teamed up internally and externally, and finally, finally succeeded.
As long as the Grizzlies' outside shots in the first quarter gain momentum, they won't be that far behind. With the Grizzlies' offensive tactics, there are still many scoring opportunities..."
19 to 29!!
The score difference became 10 points.
The Grizzlies offense continued.
On the court, the Lakers didn't panic.
Paul advanced quickly and continued to turn over Su Bei's cards.
"The ball was still raised from the 60-degree three-point line on the right side, and this time Jerry Bayless quickly pressed close to him.
Su Bei collected the ball and broke through, just like passing through the streets in the early morning. He passed Jerry Bayless and entered. He stepped into the paint area and without waiting for the help of the Grizzlies to defend, he raised his hand and made a close shot.
A two-point pull-up jump shot..."
Swish——!
With the knife in hand, Su Bei easily sent the damn basketball into the basket.
This is called dimensionality reduction attack.
Jerry Bayless is simply not qualified to stand on the stage of the Western Conference semifinals with Su Bei.
On the Grizzlies side, there was nothing they could do.
You can’t go to Prince, right?
That guy is very capable defensively, but his offense is too tight.
The Grizzlies are now more than 10 points behind and what they need is offense.
The required outside fire support, if Prince is used, will still be the same situation as in the first quarter.
Hollins could only endure it.
On the court, the Grizzlies attack.
This time it was Randolph again.
What is Mingpai?
This is a clear tactic.
The Grizzlies only have this attack point, and the others are just defending and shooting open shots, allowing them to attack, but they can't do anything at all.
Bang-dang——!
"Gone!
Randolph still didn't get the offensive space he wanted.
Quincy Pondexter hit a two-pointer from the outside, and the Lakers didn't take it seriously at all.
Continuing to flank the Grizzlies' two interior towers, the Grizzlies' offensive firepower from the outside can't hurt the Lakers' defense at all, so how can you think that the Lakers have changed their defensive tactics?"
"Maybe except for the Grizzlies, no one else with their brains would make any adjustments.
Even in one game, if the Grizzlies' outside perimeter shoots down the Lakers' defense, it's very likely that the Lakers will continue to block the Grizzlies' black and white bears..."
Really, if the Grizzlies use their perimeter group to compete with the Lakers on offense and shooting, this is exactly what the Lakers want.
From the moment they sent Gay away, the Grizzlies were no longer qualified to compete with the Lakers for the Western Conference Finals.
Of course, basketball is not about calculation and comparing cards.
But the advantages in terms of cards can be seen.
Next, the Lakers' offense failed to succeed.
Paul's three-pointer was pulled out of the basket.
The Grizzlies dodged a bullet.
But so what?
The Grizzlies only have Randolph who can bite, and the rest is only a turtle shell. The Lakers will always break the Grizzlies' turtle shell, so they don't have to worry about one, two, or even three misses.
Anyway, the Lakers will definitely defeat this opponent who has no offensive threat.
Swish——!
"pretty!
Conley showed his leadership qualities, turned around, withstood Paul's block, and responded with a pull-up three-point shot."
…
"Randolph caught the ball in the low post and was flanked. He chose to face the man, turned around and took a quick shot.
Bang-dang——!
Quickly bounced up, took back the missed basketball, continued to bounce, and shot...
Swish——!
Yes.
Randolph has shown his talent for killing fat people with spiritual magic. If it doesn't work once, just try a few more times."
…
"Gasol Jr. came back. After the pick-and-roll, he caught the ball, pulled up and shot Paul, who had lost 183 days.
Swish——!
Yes!
The Grizzlies offense comes alive..."
In the second quarter of the game, the Grizzlies, who were lagging behind, automatically picked up the pace and focused their energy on defense. They played an offensive situation where everyone was on the same team and multi-pointed. They scored 30 points in a single quarter, which was worse than the 14 points in the first quarter.
Points, that's more than half the number of points scored. Offensively, the team is looking up and getting tougher.
However, by focusing on offense and automatically speeding up, the defensive skills have been greatly reduced. In addition, the card has been hit by dimensionality reduction, and the Lakers were beaten by 34 points in a single quarter.
At the end of the first half, the score was 44 to 60. The Lakers entered the locker room to rest with a 16-point lead.
In a single quarter, Subei made 6 of 8 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 15 points, which was not bad. After all, Jerry Bayless, who was facing 191, could not keep a low profile in scoring.
After 15 minutes of rest and recuperation, the game came back for the second half. The main lineups of both sides continued to play music and then played again.
"At the start of the third quarter, the Grizzlies had the offensive ball.
Conley did not continue to play Randolph openly. In the first quarter of the game, Randolph made 2 of 2 and 2 of 5 in the second quarter. His condition was quite acceptable.
On the contrary, Gasol was in good condition. He was 1 for 3 in the first quarter and 3 for 3 in the second quarter.
Taking possession of the ball in the frontcourt, Conley and Gasol played a pick-and-roll.
Gasol received the ball and misplaced the famous shot Paul's 183-day loss. Will it happen..."
Swish——!
The tactic of beating Paul by name was successful.
46 to 60!!
The point difference became 14 points.
Paul doesn't care about the transition between offense and defense. After all, the advantage lies with the Lakers.
After halftime, the ball was immediately given to Kobe to play.
"After three threats, he broke through and immediately stopped for a two-point fadeaway jumper.
Kobe played very simply, using mid-range shots to test the Grizzlies' defense.
Can the Grizzlies survive this test..."
Bang-dang——!
Kobe's shot was beautiful, but the result was a miss.
When the Grizzlies got the basketball, it was Conley and Gasol's pick-and-roll tactics that continued.
"Paul was blocked by Gasol, and Conley broke in and passed the ball to Gasol.
Gasol and Paul teamed up to flank Gasol Jr.
A beautiful pass, a flick of both hands, sending the basketball to the penalty area, Conley received the ball, European step to break through to the end, just jumping and picking..."
Swish——!
Gasol and Conley connected, and after a pick-and-roll strategy, they played with each other and easily penetrated the Lakers' defense.
48 to 60!!
"The Grizzlies offense continues!
After all, the Lakers have flaws except for rebounding and rim protection.
Paul’s height is also a big flaw!
The Grizzlies couldn't seize opportunities in the first quarter because their shooting touch was too bad.
Now that Gasol and Conley have found their shooting form, Paul can't stand it anymore..."
After losing 183 days and being called out continuously, even if the Lakers' two-wing defense was in place, they still couldn't win.
All you can do is get shot.
This is also the reason why the team with Paul as its core can only touch the floor of the Western Conference Finals.
The team had good results in the regular season and had home court advantage in the playoffs. The team led by Paul could get past the first round.
After a few years and meeting the right opponent, you can get past the second round and reach the Western Conference Finals.
Going forward, if we reach the finals, we will need someone to lead us.