Chapter 302 The Second Battle of the Western Finals (6)
Laga Bell's three-pointers are still very reliable, and the Warriors also practice the most three-pointers.
Every Warriors player is very familiar with this rhythm.
This is also the best shooting rhythm!
The basketball flew straight to the basket and hit the net!
13:4!
In less than two minutes, the Warriors led by 11 points!
But there's nothing the Lakers can do.
If you flank Curry, you have to pay the price!
As the defending champion, I still know this.
The game continues.
The Lakers then used Kobe and Gasol's pick-and-roll, and the Warriors did the same.
Kobe started the game in good shape today, and the Warriors players had a better three-point touch.
Kobe took a lot of mid-range shots.
Why?
Because the Warriors shrank so much, both Prince and Azubuike huddled near the penalty area.
Both Odom and Artest's three-point shooting percentages are pitifully low. Why guard against them?
Only fools do that!
As long as there is no one within three or four meters it will be fine!
It's my investment!
Deng Fang said this before the game.
The head coach must dare to bet!
The Warriors players were all huddled in the penalty area. Gasol couldn't get the ball, and Kobe couldn't break in. All he could do was make a mid-range shot.
Make too many shots, force the Warriors to double attack, and then pass the ball to the open players on the outside. Only in this way can you play!
Although Artest and Odom are not accurate in three-pointers, they are still fine with wide open shots without interference.
But Azubuike and Prince were not fooled. They stood near the penalty area, three or four steps away from the three-point line.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t come in unexpectedly, I can interfere with it if it spreads!
Blocking shots is unlikely, but I don’t want to block shots either!
All I have to do is interfere!
You can't give Curry any room to take action, but you only need to give Artest and Odom a little interference!
This is a huge difference in shooting ability!
Due to the Warriors' shrinking defense, Kobe used more mid-range shots to solve problems.
There is no way, I can't break in!
After making a few shots in the opening game, Lagabell stepped up his defense against Kobe's shots.
Anyway, someone is filling in behind me!
I won’t even give you CIC!
Laga Bell was very close, and it immediately became difficult for Kobe to shoot.
Unable to break through and inaccurate shooting, the Lakers' scoring suddenly came to a halt.
The Lakers can't score points, but the Warriors are fine.
Curry is constantly being flanked, and his teammates are constantly getting open shooting opportunities.
Laga Bell, Azubuike and Prince's three-pointers are beyond the comparison of Artest and Odom!
The three points of these three people are very accurate, and they were all carefully selected by Deng Fang!
In less than 6 minutes, the Warriors made 7 three-pointers!
Lopez also dunked two baskets under the basket and drew a foul!
The score became 28:12, and the Warriors led by 16 points!
The Zen master had no choice but to call a timeout.
This can’t go on like this!
I originally wanted to defend, but ended up being unable to defend against the Warriors' offense.
If you can't defend yourself and can't attack, then you'll be annoyed.
After the timeout, the Lakers got two shooters: Vujacic and Jordan Farmar.
These two can't defend well, but their three-pointers are still reliable.
Let’s see if you still dare to help defend Kobe!
We now have three cannons on the outside!
Obviously, this is going to be an offensive battle with the Warriors.
In fact, the Zen master knew in his heart that doing so was extremely risky.
Playing offense against the Warriors is not a good choice!
The Warriors' firepower is second in the league, but no one dares to say it is first in the league!
Especially at Oracle Arena.
But there was nothing the Zen Master could do.
Artest and Odom are great on the defensive end, but their shortcomings on the offensive end are very obvious.
It's okay for these two to grab rebounds and help organize the offense, but they just don't have any baskets.
The shortcomings of these two are not obvious against other teams.
Do you dare to flank Kobe unscrupulously and let the two of them shoot open three-pointers?
Don't dare!
Why?
Because under the Lakers' defense, your three-pointers are not as accurate as their open three-pointers!
As long as they guard you and make two three-pointers, that's enough!
Besides, if it's completely open, Artest and Odom wouldn't be that uncomfortable shooting three-pointers in a wide open space!
It is difficult for other teams to defend like the Warriors - not only helping to defend Kobe, but also interfering with their shooting!
Similarly, it is difficult for other teams to penetrate the Lakers' defense and score efficiently!
Therefore, the shortcomings of Odom and Artest are not obvious when facing most teams.
To put it bluntly, it means that your strength is not enough, and you also have obvious shortcomings.
But the Warriors are different.
Because of Curry's presence, the Warriors players have many easy shooting opportunities.
And these Warriors players were specially selected by Deng Fang, and they can attack and defend!
There are at least three points on the offensive end, and the defensive end is also good.
Even Lopez, who moves slowly, is top-notch in the league in blocking shots at the basket!
Led by Curry, the Warriors have no players with obvious shortcomings.
When defending, the Warriors dare to let Artest and Odom go. The main reason is their strong confidence in both offense and defense!
It doesn’t matter if you put it in, I’m more accurate than you!
Even if I'm two steps away from you, I can still interfere with your shot!
Under the Warriors' defensive strategy, the shortcomings of Artest and Odom are very obvious.
If you dare to go to these two people, the warrior will really dare to let them go!
In this case, it is better to attack with the Warriors!
What if we feel hot today and the Warriors feel cold?
What if Kobe breaks out?
Since we can't guard against the Warriors' offense, we have to see if our own offense can open up.
Since my shield is useless, throw it away and let's stab each other!
If you stab me, I'll stab you too!
After the Lakers changed to this lineup, their offense was obviously much better.
The Warriors really don't dare to double-team Kobe anymore.
After all, the Lakers' three-pointers are reliable.
If one of the shots misses, it will be troublesome to defend.
It's a little more difficult to defend the Lakers, but the Warriors' offense is also sharper!
The Lakers' defense with Artest and Odom is very good.
But after adding Vujacic and Jordan Farmar, the Lakers' defense became much worse.
The defense of these two has never been good.
Individual defense is not good, and team defense is even less reliable.
The five of Fisher, Kobe, Artest, Odom and Gasol are not only good at personal defense, but they have also worked together for many years and have a tacit understanding with each other.
Vujacic and Jordan Farmar have always played on the bench, and they haven't played much with Kobe Bryant and Gasol.
With the offensive space, Kobe's personal offensive aggressiveness becomes stronger.
In order to defend Kobe, Laga Bell received two fouls in just three minutes.
Azubuike immediately switched to Kobe.
If we can't help with defense, we'll just fight!
Azubuike, Laga Bell and Prince all have good defensive skills and each has their own specialties.
Lagabel is fierce and experienced.
Azubuike is young, strong, fast and hardworking.
Prince is tall, has long arms, has a large defensive range, and is equally experienced!
No matter who he faces, it will not be easy for Kobe.