Chapter 297 The Second Battle of the Western Finals (1)
Without Curry, the Warriors' offense would be much weaker.
But the Warriors' defense has gotten much better since Livingston and DeAndre Jordan came on board!
The Lakers didn't expect the Warriors to go directly to this lineup in the second half, making it even more difficult to score.
There is no way, the Warriors' defense is really good with this lineup.
With excellent physical talent and top defensive players, coupled with Deng Fang's training, the Warriors' defense is airtight.
The third quarter lasted more than 6 minutes, and the Lakers only scored 11 points!
The Warriors didn't score much, only 10 points.
This kind of scoring efficiency doesn't matter to the Warriors.
I have less, and you have less!
None of us will score, no problem!
Because I am 29 points ahead!
If the Warriors don't worry, the Lakers can't stand it.
The Zen master had no choice but to call a timeout.
The score became 98:70, and the Warriors led by 28 points.
The point difference has narrowed, but only by 1 point!
After the timeout, Jackson replaced Odom and Artest and replaced Vujacic and Jordan Farmar.
As long as Odom and Artest were on the court, Prince and Azubuike would hide unscrupulously inside to help defend, leaving Kobe with no room to break through.
Laga Bell was very close and did not give Kobe a chance to shoot.
This is not okay!
The two towers couldn't be defended. With Odom and Artest, there was no room for the senior and junior players. The offense was not going well. If they wanted to recover the score, they could only rely on Kobe's explosion.
And if you want Kobe to break out, you must first get a shooter!
Apart from Fisher, the Lakers' most accurate three-pointers are Vujacic and Jordan Farmar.
Fisher, Vujacic and Jordan Farmar open up space on the outside, Gasol and Kobe cooperate in the pick-and-roll, it depends on how you defend!
Still dare to attack Kobe?
Then I will kill you!
Or let Gasol dunk you to death!
There is nothing good to do on the defensive end, so the Lakers can only make a fuss on the offensive end.
The defense of this lineup must be lousy, but there is no other way, we have to fight for the offense!
Only when the offense opens up and Kobe breaks out can the Lakers have a glimmer of hope!
Aren't you in the defensive lineup? Then I will use the strongest firepower to deal with you!
The Zen master thought well, but Deng Fang once again made preparations in advance.
Trailing by 29 points, all the lineups that should be used have been used. The Lakers have no choice but to think of this one!
Deng Fang replaced Curry, Belinelli, Azubuike, Prince and Lopez.
Do you want to give up defense and compete with me on offense?
This is exactly what I want!
Who is more afraid of who is attacking?
Curry has been holding back for a long time, waiting for this moment!
The third quarter is my time!
I can't help it if the head coach doesn't let me play. As long as he lets me play, you're dead!
Kobe is a senior that Curry admires very much.
Playing well in front of your respected senior and defeating him face to face is every player's biggest dream!
This was not the case when Kobe faced Jordan!
In addition, the Lakers are the defending champion and have always been a strong team in the league.
Defeating such an opponent will make your championship more valuable!
Curry may seem thin, but he has a strong heart!
Is Kobe great?
sharp!
Are the heavily armed Lakers easy to beat?
Not easy to fight!
But this is what makes sense!
It’s even more fun to defeat such an opponent!
Just like shooting three-pointers, shooting an open three-pointer is not a skill. Face-to-face three-pointers are still more exciting when they are from far away!
This is Curry!
The Lakers' lineup has a lot of firepower from the outside, and the Warriors don't dare to attack Kobe at will.
But the Lakers at least have Gasol who doesn't have three-pointers, but the Warriors can even shoot three-pointers from center Lopez!
The Warriors' lineup has more firepower from outside, and the Lakers don't dare to double-team Curry!
Kobe and Gasol were in a pick-and-roll, and Lopez switched to guard Kobe. He didn't dare to go too far forward, nor did he dare to go too far back. He could only stand inside the three-point line and reach out to cover Kobe.
Kobe finally got space to shoot. He didn't hesitate to either pull up and shoot, or bend down to break through.
Kobe opened up, and Curry was not to be outdone.
Curry and Lopez also started a pick-and-roll.
The one the Lakers use to defend Curry is Jordan Farmar, and Lopez can easily block him.
After blocking Farmar, Lopez went inside, and the Lakers had to help defend.
In front of Curry was Gasol.
Gasol plays the fourth position, and his movement speed is more flexible than Lopez.
It is for this reason that Jackson dared to let Gasol switch to guard Curry.
There are always people who do not believe in evil.
There is no way, after all, Curry is a rookie and has not played a full season in the NBA. No matter how good he performs, there will always be doubts.
Isn't this guy just a flash in the pan?
Can you make a career in the NBA by relying on three-pointers?
So can being skinny adapt to the intensity of the NBA?
Do players who are reluctant to dunk need special treatment?
There are still many people who don't hit the wall and don't look back.
Curry has rarely had such opportunities recently!
Gasol's movement speed is not slow, but that is compared with the inside line!
Kobe makes shots and makes sudden moves, but Curry doesn't care about that.
We just vote!
I tell you clearly that I want to shoot a three-pointer, what can you do?!
Curry's change of direction knocked Gasol's center of gravity away. He pulled it up and shot!
The next one will be the same!
The third one is still three points!
The same rhythm, but the difference is that you throw farther and farther!
The first three-pointer was one step beyond the three-point line, the second one was two steps beyond the three-point line, and the third one was directly near the midfield logo!
The first one didn't go in, the second and the third one all went into the net empty!
It’s boring to be close!
If you want to shoot, shoot a long three-pointer!
Kobe made one three-pointer and Curry made two!
Kobe's three-pointer almost hit the three-point line, and Curry's closest three-pointer was two steps away from the three-point line!
The fourth time Curry collected the ball again, Gasol jumped up!
No matter where you are, I won't let you take action!
Unexpectedly, Curry faked a move this time. Seeing Gasol jump up, Curry dropped the ball and easily broke through.
This is the benefit of accurate three-point shooting!
How dare you not jump when I make a fake move to collect the ball?
As long as you jump, it will be easy!
Of the five players on the Lakers court, only Gasol can protect the rim in the paint.
The Warriors' perimeter players stood very wide apart, and the Lakers' penalty area was wide open.
Gasol came out, and Curry, as if he was in a deserted place, reached the basket in a few steps.
Fortunately, Kobe Bryant, who was on the bottom line, has come back.
With Gasol out, only Kobe is still useful in the penalty area.
Do you want Vujacic or Jordan Farmar blocking shots in the paint?
joke!
Is it possible to let Fisher block the spotlight?
forget it!
Seeing Curry about to lay up, Kobe flew to block the shot!
Regardless of whether Kobe appreciates Curry or not, we are enemies now!
If you want to go for a layup, get past me first!
Kobe's jumping is great and he has a lot of defensive experience.
Curry had already arrived under the basket. When he saw Kobe jumping up to block the shot, Curry pulled the ball in the air to his left hand and easily hit the board.
Kobe's right hand to block the shot swept over Curry's head without touching the basketball at all.
