Chapter 308 The Third Battle of the Western Finals (3)
To everyone's surprise, the Lakers' starting five were Fisher, Kobe, Vujacic, Artest and Odom!
This is a very small lineup!
Gasol and Bynum are useless!
Neither a center nor a power forward is needed, just the third position as center!
This is the rhythm of fighting to the death with the warriors and pushing the speed to the end!
In fact, the Lakers played a smaller lineup in the fourth quarter of the second game, and the effect was pretty good.
At that time it was Fisher, Farmar, Kobe, Vujacic and Artest.
Artest plays center.
At that time, the Lakers recovered several points with this lineup.
This is very rare for the Lakers.
No matter which lineup you choose, you will almost always lose points against the Warriors.
A lineup that can win points certainly has its rationality.
With a small lineup, you will have speed, and with three-pointers, Kobe will have room to break through, and you can maximize Kobe's role.
However, a small lineup also has a disadvantage, which is interior defense.
With the three defenders Fisher, Farmar and Vujacic on the court, the interior defense will definitely be terrible.
If this lineup is used at the beginning, it will be easy for the Warriors to blow up the inside.
So Jackson replaced Farmar with Odom.
If you don't consider Odom's three-pointer, this lineup is the most mobile.
Both Odom and Artest can serve as centers.
Although it only lasts for a second or two, it is enough.
Because the Lakers lineup has no shortage of speed!
After a second or two, teammates will come over to help defend against the attack, so there will be no problem.
The Warriors' starting lineup remains unchanged, with Curry and Lopez still in the lineup.
The Lakers were at a disadvantage in the first two games, and Deng Fang didn't know what lineup Jackson would come up with.
Rabbits can bite people if they get angry!
Who knows what a Zen master will do when he loses?
The best way is to remain unchanged in the face of change.
Seeing the Lakers' lineup, the Warriors players immediately knew how to play.
If you dare not use the center, then we will play inside!
Without any doubt, the Warriors won the ball.
Lopez asked for the ball in the low post, and Odom defended.
Curry came to 45 degrees and handed the ball to Lopez, and immediately got ready to catch and shoot.
Even though they were on the same side, Fisher didn't dare to turn around to help defend!
That's Curry!
If you dare to turn around to help defend, Lopez will pass the ball, and Curry will shoot directly!
No one can be released to Curry!
This is what the Zen Master repeatedly told us before the game!
Lopez received the ball and started to play with his back, and Odom defended behind him.
The Lakers didn't help with defense at first.
Helping with defense without dribbling is courting death!
But as soon as Lopez dribbled the ball, the Lakers started to attack from a double attack.
It won't work for Odom to guard Lopez in the low post alone.
That is also seeking death!
The height and weight difference between the two is too big.
Lopez is not a rough guy like Jordan, but he is very skilled in the low post.
Even foul tactics are useless against Lopez.
Lopez's free throws are more accurate than many defenders!
Therefore, the Lakers must help defend against double attacks.
Seeing Lopez start dribbling, Artest immediately ran over from the other side to flank him.
Lopez was already prepared and immediately collected the ball and prepared to pass the ball.
But Artest pounced very hard and slapped Lopez on the right arm.
Artest's power is top-notch in the entire league!
Artest slapped him with all his strength, and no one could stand it!
Lopez immediately shouted "Ah", let go of his right hand, and dropped the basketball in his hand.
Artest didn't care about this. He jumped to grab the basketball and then passed the ball to Kobe.
It all happened so fast that the Warriors players didn't even have time to react.
Of course, the Warriors players were more stunned.
This is a foul!
What an obvious thug!
No, hit the arm!
Looking at Artest's posture, he totally wanted to break Lopez's arm!
This must be a foul!
The referee has to blow the whistle!
Two free throws!
No, flagrant foul!
Two free throws!
How is it possible not to blow the whistle?
But the referee really didn't blow the whistle!
Seeing Lopez covering his arm in pain, the referee looked calm.
It looks like Lopez is acting!
Lagabell complained loudly to the line referee: "Artest fouled!"
The referee didn't care at all!
The Warriors players were stunned, the Lakers didn't care about this!
Kobe took the ball and quickly advanced upfield. Laga Bell, who was guarding him, had no time to defend and had to pull behind him!
With a "beep" sound, the whistle sounded!
It sounded very timely!
It’s like it was prepared in advance!
I knew you were going to commit a foul!
Of course, I have the final say whether it's a foul or not...
The referee reached out to signal - Laga Bell fouled from behind, blocked Kobe's fast break, and made two free throws!
Ragabel suddenly shouted: "F**k! You didn't blow just now, but now you start blowing!"
The other members of the Warriors were also very angry.
Is there any other way to play like this?
Is the whistle too biased?
There is no cover-up at all!
After yelling twice, and seeing that the referee was unmoved, Lagabel was so angry that she picked up the basketball and threw it on the ground.
With a "beep" sound, the whistle sounded immediately.
"A technical foul on Laga Bell!"
The referee said expressionlessly.
Lagabel was stunned for a moment, and her open mouth could not be closed at all.
Can you still play like this?
No shame at all?
I'll beat you to death!
I don’t want to play anymore!
Lagabel raised her fist and rushed forward.
Although he is a veteran, Lagabel is a very emotional person.
Do whatever you want, I don't care what you do!
Prince on the side was still calm and quickly hugged Laga Belle.
No matter what, it's not okay to hit the referee!
That will result in a fine!
And he will be suspended for several games!
Lagabell’s role is still very great!
Deng Fang also stood up from the coaching bench and walked to the referee with a question mark on his face, expressing his confusion.
The referee shrugged and said expressionlessly: "Laga Bell pulled someone from behind Kobe. He stopped Kobe's fast break. Is that okay?"
"No problem." Deng Fang replied.
"Laga Bell had a very bad attitude just now. He threw the ball in public and received a technical foul. Is that okay?"
Deng Fang frowned and finally replied: "...No problem."
What the referee said is indeed correct.
According to the rules, the referee's two whistles can indeed be blown.
"That's no problem!" The referee nodded and said, "You are still reasonable!"
"But, didn't Artest hit anyone earlier?" Deng Fang asked.
"Ah? Which one?" The referee had a question mark on his face: "I didn't see it!"
Deng Fang was stunned.
What?
Didn't you see it?
The ball is in Lopez's hands, where are you looking if you don't look at Lopez?
Have you gone to see the cheerleading team?
Artest slapped him so hard, and you said you didn't see it?
You are blind and still stick to your posts. You referees are really admirable!
This chapter has been completed!