Four hundred and fourteenth chapters sympathetic opponents
James didn't want to lose to the Knicks in the first game, but facing Lian Dao's defense, his scoring efficiency was not very high.
James then changed his strategy and changed the offensive core to the organizational core to attract the defense and mobilize the enthusiasm of his teammates.
He is not the James in the Finals yet. He really wants the championship and FMVP, but he has to get over the Knicks to have a chance to win the championship, otherwise everything will be in vain.
If the Heat can really perform better in the second half, then the Heat still have hope of winning this game.
But it is a pity that Mike Bibby, who briefly broke out in the second quarter, was met by Holiday's strong defense at the beginning of the second half. James' two passes, Mike Bibby once bounced out of the frame, and once he missed three passes.
The pop-up was somewhat understandable, but the second refusal was a bit too much, so James stopped passing the ball to Mike Bibby.
The same is true for Wade. He was not in very good shape in the second half, and under Danny Green's biting defense, he made three attacks and made one mistake. After one attack failed, he chose to pass the ball and once shot.
Wade still retains some of his peak form this season, but after a serious injury, Wade rarely dares to accelerate and break through with all his strength. His knee is like a time bomb that may explode at some point.
But now ordinary breakthroughs have little effect on Danny Green's defense.
Although Wade can still use the "Lightning Cross Step" a few times in a game, he doesn't dare to use it too many times.
Wade really wanted to win the championship, but he had a clear prediction about his knees. Every time he used the "Lightning Cross Step", the discomfort caused by his knees was counting down his career.
In addition, Wade's shooting is inherently unstable, but when his breakthrough is restricted, it seems that his true colors are revealed.
As for Bosh, as long as he catches the ball inside, he will definitely face double-teams. When he finally finishes, he will either be blocked or interfered with.
As for three-pointers and mid-range shots, he mostly ends up hitting the iron.
In the third quarter, the Heat could only use sporadic resistance to deal with the Knicks' strong attack. In the end, the offensive task once again returned to James' hands.
After three quarters, James' statistics are still very good. He is now just one rebound and two assists away from getting a triple-double.
However, after three quarters, the Heat trailed the Knicks by a full 17 points.
"The Heat can't do this anymore. They must have someone step up to break the game. So far, the score is getting bigger and bigger. If no changes are made, then this game will basically be finalized!"
Kenny Smith couldn't bear to watch the game end in an anticlimactic manner. The two teams went back and forth, making the tense and exciting situation more eye-catching.
In fact, there was one thing Kenny didn't say, and that was, "There's no way the Heat can reverse a 17-point deficit against the Knicks in the fourth quarter."
If Kenny said that, Heat fans watching the live broadcast would probably turn off the live broadcast.
Now, Heat fans still have a glimmer of hope. They expect James or Wade to lead the team in a Jedi counterattack in the fourth quarter, just like the Marvel heroes.
However, the drama of a hero saving the world that Heat fans expected did not take place.
In the fourth quarter, after James failed to attack many times, he gave up and turned to organizing offense again.
This is the difference between James and Kobe. Even if Kobe attacks 20 times to no avail, he will still firmly launch the 21st attack. That guy is a complete paranoid.
And the bigot is also watching the game.
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California, Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant invited Gasol to watch the live broadcast of the Knicks vs. Heat.
In the luxurious home theater, the two of them were enjoying themselves lying on the sofa. On the table next to them was the red wine from Kobe's Italian winery. Now they only needed two old ladies to give them massages.
"Kobe, the Knicks should win this game!"
Gasol sighed and said.
"Yes, I said, don't underestimate sickle. If the Knicks face the same situation as the Heat in the fourth quarter, he will definitely hold the ball in his hands and constantly launch counterattacks! Instead of so-called organization
, now the organization has nothing to do with the Heat, they need to score points and counterattack unstoppably!"
"In the country of sickle, there is a saying that 'When we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins!' I really appreciate this saying!"
"But LeBron..." Kobe shook his head when he said this, picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip.
"Oh? You want to say that LeBron doesn't have this kind of momentum, and Sickle is the same type of person as you, right? Hahaha!" Gasol knew Kobe too well and said with a smile.
"Let's go, there's nothing to see anymore. The two of us played a game and it made my hands feel a little itchy!" Kobe stood up and said to Gasol.
"Ah?! Brother, the playoffs have just ended, and I haven't even enjoyed the sunshine and beach, but you pulled me to watch the game..." At this point, Gasol suddenly realized, "Oh, I understand, you come to see me.
The competition is fake, but it’s real that I’m here to train with you, right?”
"Hey, Paul, I asked you to come here today because I actually want to discuss something with you. You have to keep it confidential."
"What do you think we bring in a guy with the same last name as you?" Kobe asked.
"The last name is the same as mine? You mean Chris?" Gasol thought for a moment and asked.
Although there are many names named "Paul", there are not many NBA players with this "last name", and the only one who is suitable is Chris Paul.
Gasol understood it as soon as he thought about it, and then he saw Kobe nod.
"Yes, yes, but the bargaining chip we have to pay is a bit too high. Do you think the Hornets' management is willing to let him go?"
"Besides, Kobe, the Hornets are the trustees of the league!" Gasol said.
"I know this. Hornets general manager Dell Demps has made an offer. They want Lamar, and they are still negotiating!" Kobe said calmly. Over the years, he has long been used to receiving and sending.
Even Lamar Odom would rather serve as the team's sixth man for the sake of the team.
Gasol's heart tightened, but his expression remained calm. Although he had known for a long time that the league was a business, he still felt a little chilled by the behavior of trading as soon as it was done.
This makes him feel like a piece of cargo and he can never control his own destiny.
"It goes without saying about Chris's strength. If we can find him, he can make up for the Lakers' biggest shortcomings. Next season, the Lakers can make greater progress!" Gasol said.
Gasol replaced "us" with "Lakers". He felt that at the end of his career, he could not escape the ending of wandering.
"Yes, I can clearly feel the deterioration of my physical fitness. Paul, I don't have much time to touch the O'Brien Cup!"
"Five championships are already a great honor for others, but I will never be as good as that mountain!" Kobe's eyes were full of reluctance, and he was unwilling to enter the final stage of his career like this.
Gasol knew that the mountain that Kobe was talking about was Jordan, the goal that Kobe had been chasing all his life.
Seeing Kobe's reluctance, Gasol was also a little sad.
Although he does not have Kobe's ambition, he respects strong men who have this ideal of revenge.
"How about you invite Chris out first? Anyway, the candidates for your summer training camp haven't been fully decided yet. I heard that you also invited that guy from New York?"
"Well, sickle has improved so fast. Playing against him will stimulate the desire to win deep in my heart and make me train hard unconsciously!" Kobe seemed to think of the fight between the two on the court, and a sympathetic smile appeared on his face.
"Hey, Kobe, don't let Vanessa see your expression, otherwise, she will definitely think that you have another woman outside." Gasol felt that Kobe's smile was too easy for people to think wrong.
"Don't change the subject Paul, you beat the Heat before, and I beat the Knicks. I won, and you will pay for it later!" Kobe suddenly remembered the bet between the two of them.
In the first quarter, the Heat's strong offense made Pau Gasol place his bet on the Heat without hesitation.
And Kobe firmly believes that the Knicks will definitely turn around.
At that time, Gasol also laughed at Kobe and asked him to be prepared to pay the bill.
But who knew that in just one quarter, the situation on the court would change drastically. Danny Green, a surprise player, reversed the entire game.
As a result, Gasol thought that Kobe had precognitive abilities, but in fact Kobe did not know about Danny Green.
He simply believed that Lian Dao would not lose and that he could fight to the point of exhaustion in a game and be carried off the field. Kobe did not believe that Lian Dao could endure the outcome of losing the first game.