Steve Nash's breakthrough pass and Kobe's right-wing three-pointer.
A pass error by the Spurs led to an easy three-on-two between Steve Nash, Al Jefferson, and Kobe, and finally Steve Nash made a mid-range shot.
Chen Feng suddenly jumped up and hit the ball one meter outside the three-point line.
This three-point shot was very sudden. Kobe didn't expect him to dare to take it from such a distance. Especially this was still the Western Conference semifinals, not the previous regular season.
The Spurs played very well in the first quarter, scoring 34 points on 13 of 22 shots in a single quarter. Although the Lakers were not as efficient as their opponents, their performance of 11 of 23 shots was still good.
Absolutely outstanding.
Moreover, in the first quarter of the game, the Lakers also won a lot of free throw opportunities. Both Kobe and Al Jefferson performed a good 2+1 show, temporarily trailing the Spurs by 6 points with 2:34.
The performance of the two shooting guards in the first quarter was also remarkable. Chen Feng made four of six shots in the first quarter and scored 11 points and four assists; while Kobe Bryant made five of seven shots and scored 12
points, but only sent out three assists and two steals.
In terms of other players, seven players from the Spurs have scored, with the highest score being Chen Feng's 11 points. For the Lakers, several starting players have also scored, with Kobe Bryant's 12 points being the highest score in the game.
The fans at the AT&T Center are undoubtedly the happiest. The best scoring battle in the playoffs so far is unfolding before their eyes.
As for the performance of the players on the court, **Vicki has nothing to say. Their performance is definitely top-notch. It’s just that the Lakers’ powerful scorer corps found their touch at the beginning of the game, and they blossomed everywhere inside and outside.
**Vicci planned the offensive battle before the game and was prepared to let the opponent score crazy points. However, scoring so many points in the first quarter was still difficult for him to accept.
However, he was still very pleased with his side's offense. He scored 34 points in a single quarter, which showed that the team's offense was quite smooth and there were no problems.
After a few words of encouragement to the players, **Vicci still insisted on fighting. As long as the score advantage was firmly controlled in the second quarter, in the second half, the Lakers' perimeter players were older, and their physical disadvantages quickly disappeared.
It will show up. At that time, the Spurs will win the game in one fell swoop.
In the second quarter of the game, the Lakers made adjustments to their lineup. Meeks and Farmar replaced the two guards of the Lakers.
For the Spurs, Ginobili replaced Parker.
After the start of the second quarter, Farmar was in charge of the Lakers' ball control.
Kobe's end will make Chen Feng more aggressive in the game. When facing Farmar or Meeks, Chen Feng is confident that he has the strength to suppress his performance.
Farmar quickly brought the ball across the half court, and then he quickly passed the ball out.
After receiving the ball, Meeks quickly patted the ball on the ground. He changed direction and quickly rushed inside. Ginobili appeared in front of him at almost the same moment. When he saw that there was no chance to take action, Meeks did not
With the slightest reluctance, a step back, a long pass, the ball passed diagonally a quarter of the court, over the heads of two Spurs players, and was handed to Farmar on the right baseline.
The moment he started passing the ball, Derek Favors had already realized the purpose of his pass, and he immediately moved outside to cover up. Anyway, with Tim Duncan on the inside, he only needed to cover up and give Chen Feng
Once they have time to relax, they can withdraw back to the inside line.
At the moment when Derrick Favors came out to defend, Farmar glanced at the flying ball, lightly held the basketball with his right hand, and with a slight exertion, the ball quickly flew back in the direction it came from.
Derrick Favors helplessly watched the ball fly over his head. The Lakers' playing style is all about flexible passing. Several players on the field have good passing skills.
If there is no chance to shoot, he will never force it. Anyway, he wants the ball to fall into the hands of an unguarded player as soon as possible. Although the Lakers have always been very patient in playing, this is D'Antoni's first goal in selecting players, except for point guards.
, the ball must not be too sticky in the hands of other players.
Al Jefferson jumped up slightly and quickly picked off the ball. He bent his body slightly and leaned his back tightly against Tim Duncan. With a little force, he slightly opened the gap between the two.
From a distance, the right wrist holding the ball is raised high. Judging from his posture, it is completely preparing for a hook shot.
Tim Duncan didn't dare to slack off. After being knocked away, he immediately put his body close to each other again. A force passed from the contact between the two people, and even put pressure on Al Jefferson. You know, in
The moment a player takes action, his body's defense is the most vulnerable. When he loses his position, the chance of making a shot is much lower than jumping to defend.
"Watch out for Gasol!"
It was Chen Feng who spoke, but his reminder was a bit late.
Al Jefferson quickly withdrew his right wrist behind his back. The ball hit the ground lightly and bounced into the hands of Pau Gasol just right. At this time, there was no one guarding him. He shouted loudly, jumped up high, and reached up with his right wrist.
Lean back in an exaggerated way.
"Bang," the earth-shattering dunk completely ignited the atmosphere on the Lakers bench.
The 'God Tower' dunked very happily. He felt that he had not dunked like this for a long time.
There were many Lakers fans who came to watch the game, so after seeing this explosive dunk by the 'Tower', they all screamed with excitement.
But this is the home court of the Spurs. Naturally, the home fans don't want to see the away team show off so much. In addition, this is an extremely competitive playoff game, so they booed extremely loudly to Pau Gasol.
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Derek Favors and Chen Feng looked at each other helplessly. Al Jefferson's passing was so good. It can even be said that Al Jefferson is one of the more comprehensive big men in the league.
Having played against the Lakers so many times during the regular season, this is the impression Al Jefferson left on them.
What's more, at his peak, Al Jefferson averaged at least 5 assists per game for several consecutive seasons.
The Spurs served from the baseline. Chen Feng quickly brought the ball across the half court. Farmar was the one guarding Chen Feng.
Chen Feng was not in a hurry to break through. He stood outside the three-point line and controlled the ball in his hands rhythmically.
Chen Feng suddenly changed direction and easily broke through Farmar. After his first step of activation, Chen Feng was already calm. With his own speed, as long as he activated himself, in such a short distance, among the alliance's
Never think that anyone can catch up with you.
Al Jefferson's defense, Chen Feng did not panic at all. Although he was ready to take action just now, he did not necessarily have to take the action himself to score, and what he enjoyed more was the sense of accomplishment of passing the ball, supported by his right foot.
ground, rapid
The ground turned 180 degrees, and his body suddenly leaned into Al Jefferson's arms. He pushed flat with both hands. The ball flew straight out of the inside and was handed over to the unguarded hands of Ginobili on the right wing.
The player catches the ball, takes off, lifts the knife and drops it, and the ball should enter the net.
Al Jefferson's left-wing jump shot missed, and Gasol took the lead and put the ball into the basket.
Chen Feng hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc. Derrick Favors took the lead in this shot. It was his wonderful pass after attracting the Lakers' defensive players, and the ball was handed to the unguarded hands of Chen Feng.
Pau Gasol missed a strong attack from the basket. Derrick Favors' right elbow gently touched Al Jefferson's waist. The ball gently fell into his hands. A long pass had already been made.
Chen Feng, who was lurking in the midfield, made a layup.
Derrick Favors received a pass from his teammate and dunked, causing a foul on Pau Gasol and successfully tied 2+1. The Spurs had good luck in this game. This was the team's fourth
Successfully hit 2+1 for the first time.
Within a few minutes of Kobe taking a rest off the court, the Spurs' 8:4 lead turned the score into 42:32. The Spurs had already extended their lead to double digits.
This made D'Antoni unable to sit still and jumped to the sidelines several times to give instructions. However, the game was not just for him to shout. Farmar's current performance under Chen Feng was abnormal, which greatly frustrated the team's offense.
Farmar made a pass error, and Derrick Favors easily intercepted the ball and made a long pass across the entire court, assisting Ginobili for a layup.
Taking advantage of a dead ball opportunity, Kobe was reintroduced and Pau Gasol was also replaced.
For the Spurs, **Vicci also took the opportunity to take Chen Feng off the court. Such a fast-paced game consumed Chen Feng's physical strength very quickly. For the next game, he was temporarily let off the court to rest for a few minutes.
With Kobe Bryant's appearance and Chen Feng's dismissal, the rhythm of the entire game returned to the Lakers' hands. When Vicki realized his mistake, the Lakers were almost tying the score.
**Vicci has been focusing on the Lakers' physical problems. In his opinion, in the second half, the Lakers showed signs of fatigue. If Chen Feng, who has regained his strength, comes on the court, he will naturally win the game like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
"Wow", Steve Nash once again sent out an assist, and Kobe hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc.
"Bang, bang," the Spurs' offense struck again.
"Bang bang", it was Steve Nash's assist again, and the 'Tower' Gasol who returned to the court made another thunderous slam dunk.
This shocking slam dunk made the fans at the scene seem to have seen the "Tower" at its peak, and saw the return of the super center who had been high-spirited for many years.
Under the guidance of Steve Nash, the Lakers gave full play to their powerful offensive power, causing the Spurs players to worry.
Not only was it unable to defend against the mercury-shattering offense, it also had problems one after another, the offensive rhythm could not be maintained, and mistakes continued one after another. However, **Vicci seemed to be determined to put Chen Feng into the second half. (To be continued...)
