Chapter 294 The First Battle of the Western Finals (5)
Kobe's passing ability is good, but compared with point guards such as Curry and Nash, it is still a bit behind.
Once faced with a double attack, Kobe always wanted to rely on his personal ability to solve the problem.
Why pass the ball when you can score by yourself?
But even if you can score under a double attack, the efficiency will definitely not be high and it will consume more energy!
Even if he is not reckless, Kobe's passing is always a little slower than Nash, Curry and others.
If you are too slow, it will be easily intercepted by your opponent!
This is the Western Conference Finals, and your opponents have watched your video over and over again!
Even the way of flanking attack has been specially arranged.
If there is any flaw in your technique, your opponent will take advantage of it.
For Kobe, compared to other skills, passing and three-pointers are relatively weak.
However, Kobe's three-point shooting in this year's playoffs is not bad, with a shooting percentage of around 38%, which is quite good.
The only thing that can be used is Kobe's passing.
Let Kobe pass the ball, and then let other Lakers players hold the ball and attack!
Due to his height, Fisher's offensive ability with the ball has always been mediocre.
Coupled with his age, Fisher now scores in the same way as Artest, most of which are open three-pointers.
Artest is a little better than Fisher and has a certain ability to hold the ball, but it still won't work for him to challenge two tall centers in DeAndre Jordan and Lopez!
When Bynum left the penalty area, Lopez didn't look at him at all!
Gasol left the penalty area and Jordan was only two steps away from him, just a quick glance was enough!
Gasol has mid-range shooting, but no three-point ability!
Bynum doesn't even have a mid-range shot!
Jordan and Lopez, two shot-blocking masters, are always wandering around the penalty area, making it difficult for Artest or Fisher to get in.
Once they get to the twin towers and use a double attack to restrict Kobe, it will be very difficult for the Lakers' offense.
The quality of Kobe's passing is not very good, Artest's shooting speed is relatively slow, and Gasol and Bynum's attack distance is too close. The combination of these factors makes the Warriors' defensive strategy easy to implement.
Fortunately, the Lakers' defense against the Warriors gradually became better, and it was not so easy for the Warriors to score.
The game lasted 6 minutes, and the score became 20:12, with the Warriors leading by 8 points.
The Zen Master called a timeout.
Kobe spent a lot of energy, and the Lakers' two big men were also a little exhausted.
Especially Bynum, who was already out of breath.
After the timeout, the Lakers put on their bench.
Shannon Brown, Jordan Farmar, Kobe Bryant, Odom, Gasol.
This is a lineup of one large and four small.
Kobe Bryant and Gasol are the core of the Lakers' inside and outside. Each game takes more than 40 minutes, and they must continue to play when the score is behind.
Odom is a speedy fourth position and his position in the Lakers is very important.
Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar are better because they are young, fast and have strong impact.
If the Twin Towers lineup is not good, the only option is to play fast.
Of course, even if the twin towers were effective, Bynum's physical strength was not enough to continue fighting.
Deng Fang had expected this a long time ago.
The Warriors also made substitutions. They replaced Livingston, Laga Bell, Azubuike, Prince and DeAndre Jordan.
Iron-locked Bronze Man Formation!
This lineup is specially prepared for Kobe!
Jackson thought very well. The Warriors' starting defense was very targeted, and it was difficult for Kobe to perform well.
Then let Kobe continue to play during the substitute period!
It doesn't matter whether he starts or comes off the bench, as long as he scores, that's the way to go!
Who would have thought that Deng Fang had already made preparations!
Do you want Kobe to continue playing during substitute time and lead the substitutes to chase points?
There are no doors!
Our defense will only be stronger!
Jordan and Prince continued to play, and there wasn't much of a physical problem.
DeAndre Jordan is a second-year rookie and is very young. Playing for more than ten minutes in a row is nothing.
As for Prince, he is only 30 years old, in his prime!
Kobe is 32 years old, why don’t he continue to play!
Gasol is 30 years old, too old compared to the 21-year-old Jordan!
Of course, in order to reduce the pressure on Prince, Deng Fang specially arranged for Laga Bell to mark Kobe.
In fact, Laga Bell is the best candidate to defend Kobe!
For Laga Bell, it may take some mobilization to defend others, but it is not necessary to defend Kobe!
Laga Belle saw Kobe as if she were an enemy!
I just don’t like you!
Just want to mess with you!
He may use 80% of his energy to guard against Laga Bell, but he will use 120% of his energy to guard against Kobe!
at all costs!
As long as I have a breath, I will guard you!
If you defend with such belief, the effect will definitely not be bad!
Prince did a very good job guarding Kobe in the first six minutes, and in the next few minutes Laga Bell did not do a bad job at all!
Even better!
Prince relied on superhuman talents, such as height, long arms, fast speed and rich experience.
Lagabell has equally rich defensive experience, and the most important thing is that he has more fighting spirit!
Of course Kobe will not admit defeat, let alone retreat.
The two were constantly fighting, from the backcourt to the frontcourt!
Even if they grab a rebound, both of them will fall!
Of course, the Warriors will not let Laga Bell defend Kobe alone.
Azubuike and Prince were behind Kobe, ready to help defend at any time.
Even Livingston, with his height and wingspan, can still cause some interference to Kobe.
Jordan's intimidating power in the paint cannot be underestimated!
These five guys are all very fast, and everyone is very good on the defensive end.
If the Lakers start, the Warriors' lineup may not be very defensive due to the twin towers.
But against the Lakers' bench, there's no problem at all!
Jordan Farmar and Shannon Brown are like little brothers to Livingston and Azubuike!
It's very difficult for the Lakers to score.
The Warriors lineup doesn't have many scoring methods, but with their excellent defense, the Warriors caused several Lakers mistakes.
Through defensive counterattack, the Warriors once again widened the point difference.
Soon, at the end of the first quarter, the score became 37:25, with the Warriors leading by 12 points!
Deng Fang was obviously superior in arranging troops.
In the second quarter, Kobe and Gasol finally went to rest.
The Lakers brought up Bynum, Artest, Fisher and Vujacic, plus Odom, to form a real substitute lineup.
The Lakers' core internal and external players, Kobe Bryant and Gasol, were both off the court.
Of course, the Lakers' lineup has both inside and outside, is not slow, and is good on both offense and defense.
The Warriors are playing Curry, Belinelli, Azubuike, Radmanovic and Lopez.
Curry has a clear advantage against Fisher, not to mention crushing him!
Belinelli at least did not suffer against Vujacic.
Although Azubuike is shorter in height, he is better because of his youth, and he is not far behind against Artest.
Odom has a big advantage when facing Radmanovic.
However, the two were teammates and are very familiar with each other. Odom's three-point accuracy this season has put a lot less pressure on Radmanovic's defense.
As for the matchup between Lopez and Bynum, the Warriors still have a certain advantage.