Chapter 323 The Fourth Battle of the Western Finals (3)
Even though the big score of 0:3 was right in front of them on the big screen, many Lakers fans still couldn't believe this reality.
Even after admitting this reality, many Lakers fans still firmly believe that the team can make history!
We are the defending champions!
We have Kobe!
We have a Zen master!
Lakers championship!
Although they were behind by a big score, Staples Arena was still bustling with activity.
Among the purple and gold colors throughout the stadium, there are still many yellow and blue Warriors jerseys mixed in.
Los Angeles and San Francisco are both on the West Coast of the United States. The distance between the two places is only a few hundred kilometers, so they are not too far away.
Especially these two cities are relatively wealthy and have many rich people, so when the two teams play, many die-hard fans will go to the away game to cheer for the team.
For the same reason, many fans of both teams are fans of both teams because they watch it more and have feelings for each other.
As long as you don't fight against your home team, you will support the other team unconditionally!
When the Warriors are in a downturn, it’s not too much to watch two exciting Lakers games!
You still have to support your home team, but it doesn't affect your enjoyment of the excitement.
The reverse is also true.
When the Lakers play at Oracle Arena, many Warriors fans will cheer for Kobe.
When the Warriors played at Staples Center this year, many Lakers fans also shouted that Curry was MVP!
The relationship between the fans of the two teams is still very good.
Although their backs were on the edge of a cliff and facing the desperate situation of being eliminated, the Lakers players still did not panic.
The defending champion still has confidence.
History is created by people!
Who knew we couldn't do it?
To put it bluntly, even if you lose, the defending champion must look like a defending champion!
You can beat me to death, but it's impossible to kill me easily without any injuries!
Even if I die, I will bite you!
Sweeping won't work!
Absolutely not!
No matter whether we win or lose the series, we must win this game today!
The Lakers' starting lineup is Gasol, Artest, Kobe Bryant, Vujacic and Fisher.
After a review by the league's disciplinary committee after the last game, Artest's flagrant foul was not upgraded and he escaped punishment.
Deng Fang had already been mentally prepared for this.
Having the defending champion eliminated early is definitely not the outcome the league wants.
Artest has a certain three-point ability, excellent defense, and can play inside and outside. He is a very important general in the Lakers' lineup.
Especially against a team like the Warriors.
So Artest will definitely play.
This is the Lakers’ strongest lineup!
Bynum is too slow, struggles on the defensive end, and has a single offensive method. It is very difficult to face a team like the Warriors that focuses on shooting, and it is impossible to start.
If Artest plays center, Farmar will have to start.
In that case, the Lakers' back line defense will be very annoying.
If Jordan comes on the court, the Warriors can alley-oop at will.
So Gasol still has to stay on the court.
Moreover, Gasol can also take a lot of offensive pressure off Kobe.
Kobe will definitely have to defend Curry, and it will be too tiring for him to bear all the offensive pressure on the offensive end.
The Lakers put together this lineup after careful consideration.
According to multiple sources, Lopez on the Warriors side should be unbeatable.
The Warriors only have two orthodox centers, Lopez and DeAndre Jordan.
If Lopez can't play, then he can only play DeAndre Jordan.
Jordan can only do alley-oops, which is easier to defend than Lopez.
In addition to DeAndre Jordan, the only starting lineup the Warriors can put forward is the ultimate small lineup with Prince as center.
Curry, Azubuike, Belinelli, Lagabel, Prince.
If the Warriors use this lineup, Gasol can punish the Warriors in the paint.
As long as the Warriors double attack, the Lakers will have open opportunities on the outside.
After the first three games of the series, the Lakers have understood one truth, that is, they must shoot away from the outside against the Warriors!
The Warriors' flanking attack was very good and very determined.
Why?
It's because the Warriors are confident in their three-pointers!
Don’t be afraid even if you are given an open three-point opportunity!
Because we are not afraid of anyone when we beat three points!
What's more important is that we have Curry!
So to defeat the Warriors, you must shoot three-pointers away!
The Lakers did nothing else during this period. They mainly practiced three-pointers.
Fisher and others are already ready.
I don’t believe it. Is it so difficult to eat dumplings?
Today we are going to use your moves to get you!
The Lakers thought well and were fully prepared, but the Warriors didn't play according to common sense!
The Warriors' starting five are Livingston, Azubuike, Laga Bell, Prince and DeAndre Jordan!
The Iron Lock Bronze Formation makes its debut!
Curry is not on the starting lineup!
Although he did not start, Curry still sat on the bench and was eating popcorn happily!
Is Curry unable to play or will he have to fight as a substitute?
If they can't win, that would be great news for the Lakers!
If he comes on as a substitute...
How could Curry come off the bench?
That's the boss of the Warriors!
Team leader!
Many ordinary starting players are very resistant to substitute operations, let alone the new MVP and the team leader!
Starting the first game often represents honor and status!
Curry didn’t even start!
Deng Fang's move caught the Lakers a little off guard.
The preparation before the game is completely useless!
The Lakers were caught off guard, and the effect Deng Fang wanted was achieved.
This is the home court of the Lakers, the final game of the series.
This kind of game is never easy to win!
In addition to duels with huge disparities in strength, the final battle of any series is very difficult.
Rabbits can bite people when they are in a hurry!
Not to mention the defending champion!
Even with a 3:0 lead, Deng Fang didn't think the Lakers would give up in this game.
In an interview, Deng Fang said that if he were the coach of the Lakers, he would give up and admit defeat directly. That was a complete joke.
Because Deng Fang knows that the Lakers will not give up!
Not only will they not give up, the Lakers will fight the Warriors hard!
Anyway, there is no hope for the series. If you can win one game, it’s one game!
injured?
It doesn't matter!
You are going fishing anyway, why are you afraid of getting hurt?
What if I win it back?
Then history is made!
So Deng Fang chose to change the starting lineup.
Curry didn't play much time in the last game, but he spent a lot of time.
Small lineups compete for speed. Curry attacks with the ball every time, and the defensive pressure he faces is very high!
He fell to the ground more than a dozen times!
He was also hit twice on the head by Artest and Kobe, and he also had some eye problems.
If nothing else, the Lakers’ intensity for Curry will be even greater in this game!
In this case, the best way to win the game without getting injured is to win by surprise!
Instead of fighting with your regular lineup, let’s play something new!
Aren't you trying your best to fight with me? When I come up, I will fight with you on defense, not Curry!
Comparing ruthlessness and fighting for defense, the Iron Lock Bronze Man Formation is the most suitable!
When you are tired of playing and your spirits subside, Curry will come back to finish the game!
