However, the Lakers' offense was also blocked. JaVale McGee on the opposite side slapped the ball and missed Ramon Sessions' lowhand layup. From this ball, it can be seen that McGee's physical fitness is really excellent.
He is strong, but his asthma and golf intelligence have restricted his growth ceiling.
Turning around, Kenneth Faried continued to attack Tang Qian with an air cut. This time, he pushed Tang Qian hard enough to score the goal.
Damn it, this guy's competitive state is much better than that of the regular season. Is this the so-called playoff state?
Tang Qian's competitive status was discounted by 20% in this game. Between the fluctuations, he could no longer suppress Kenneth Farid.
92-92, the two sides tied the score.
Pa~
The Lakers Ci Shiping attacked the inside and was once again blocked by JaVale McGee. JaVale McGee is the kind of person who gets emotional easily. Once you cultivate his game emotions, then
It was going to be "bad luck". Ty Lawson broke through Ramon Sessions, made a pull-up jumper, and the basketball hit the net accurately.
92-94, the Nuggets took the lead.
Kobe Bryant of the Lakers passed the ball to the inside, and Andrew Bynum held the ball in singles. From a tactical point of view, Kobe made a very correct decision. Because An Zhu is the All-Star starting center this season and has strong finishing ability in the paint.
It is a very wise way for him to improve the offensive success rate. However, Kobe "misjudged the person" because Anzhu is only a "regular season" player. Once he enters the playoffs, his competitive state will fluctuate even more. This is not
, playing JaVale McGee in singles, he was directly blocked by the opponent's blood cap, which made him dizzy.
The Nuggets took the opportunity to launch a fast break, instigated by Ty Lawson, with a long-distance ground pass, and Aaron Afflalo received the ball and scored with a one-handed dunk, 92-96, in less than one minute.
The Nuggets have already led the Lakers by 4 points.
Domestically, Lakers fans who watched the game burst into mourning.
"Here I go, is Big McGee crazy? He blocked three shots in a row, right? Is this a rhythm that requires no flying in the restricted area?"
"This is terrible. Once Big Mikey gets emotional, he will be unstoppable. I'm in trouble!"
"I hope the Lakers' Don has more potential and doesn't lose to McGee!"
"Oh, brother, I can't see it. Tang Qian's performance in this game was very average. There were almost no bright spots."
"Don Squib is just an overrated player. As soon as the playoffs come, his true colors are immediately revealed. He is the new NBA leader in blocks, but in the end, he is even worse than the opposite McGee! It's really embarrassing!"
Seeing that his teammates' offense was being defended, Kobe Bryant had no choice but to do it himself. After halftime, he asked Ramon Sessions for the ball. After receiving the pass, he immediately launched an attack. The man guarding Kobe Bryant
It's Aaron Afflalo. Aaron Afflalo is also a 3D player. His independent offensive ability is relatively average, but he has good three-point shooting and defense. In Denver, he also has a special outside ability.
It's called "Kobe's Terminator".
"Kobe Terminator", this nickname seems to be a cliché. Many people have been nicknamed it, and Aaron Afflalo is just one of them. However, it is undeniable that people who can be nicknamed this
, at least on the defensive end, they all have a good level. In the first three quarters tonight, Aaron Afflalo was in the rhythm of being "beaten" by the Black Mamba, but as the game progresses, Kobe's physical fitness has declined.
This is when he can shine.
Aaron Afflalo's physical fitness is not that outstanding, but his basic skills are extremely solid. In his three-year NCAA career, he has been the team's top defensive ace and was unanimously selected as the Associated Press NCAA All-American.
The lineup shows how extraordinary he is. If Kobe has enough physical strength to defeat his opponent during this period, there is no doubt that it will be easy. But now he has been on the court for almost 40 minutes. After the game, his playing time will definitely be 44.
+, plus the attack was too fierce and the defense was too fierce in the first three quarters, the Black Mamba's physical condition is now showing a yellow light.
The whole process is completed in one go, with the back body swinging left and right, + sudden stop, take-off and shooting, which makes people feel happy.
Aaron Afflalo's defense was adequate, but it still failed to suppress Kobe Bryant's shooting space.
However, the result... Duang~the basketball missed the basket!
Damn it, you didn’t make a shot?
"Rebound!" Kobe opened his mouth and shouted before he even landed.
The rebound bounced into Tang Qian's competition area, but he was unable to get the offensive rebound because the Nuggets' Kenneth Faried took the lead and snatched the ball away from Tang Qian.
Damn it, this 20% competitive status discount is really too harsh, it’s impossible to win over Kenneth Farid!
Don't underestimate Kenneth Faried because he is a first-year rookie.
Although his rebounding data in the regular season was only 7.7 times per game, once he entered the playoffs, his ability suddenly increased a lot.
He got 9 rebounds in the last game, and this time he was even more fierce. The game is not over yet, and he has already got the 10th rebound. You must know that he is only 203cm tall, and he is extremely confrontational and fierce.
In the playoffs, his rebounding data increased instead of falling, which is really amazing. The nickname "Manimal" is indeed "well-deserved".
There is no other choice but to...
Tang Qian interfered with Aaron Afflalo's layup with this ball, but failed to defend Kenneth Faried's tip-in shot.
With a "bang" sound, the Lakers' basket bent painfully.
92-98, the Denver Nuggets extended their lead to 6 points.
"How's it going? Asian guy? Don't think you'll scare me if you beat me!" After Kenneth Farid landed, he spat at Tang Qian.
Tang Qian's face gradually turned ugly.
Because he knows that the so-called NBA playoffs are more difficult to hit three-pointers than he imagined.
You know, this is still the first round, and the intensity of competition will definitely only get higher and stronger.
The Lakers did not call a timeout because Mike Brown called too many times earlier, so there was only one last timeout opportunity left, and he could not waste it hastily.
There are only 2 minutes and 39 seconds left before the end of the game. If the Lakers continue to be widened by a widening score gap, they will definitely lose this game tonight.
Tang Qian closed his eyes slightly, picked an ability card, and then chose to activate it.
Mike Brown is sitting on the bench at the moment, anxious, but he is only a defensive coach, and offensive tactics are not what he is good at, so at this moment, he has nothing to do. He can only pray in his heart, Kobe.
Bryant regained his touch and became the backbone of the team's offense.
This is exactly the same thing he did in Cleveland.
It's just that the object of prayer was changed from LeBron James to Kobe Bryant.
However, at this moment, a "weird" scene occurred.
Lakers No. 29 actually asked for the ball in singles???
This kind of scene is really rare throughout the season.
What's more, it's the end of the fourth quarter and the battle of the series.
"Are you crazy?" Mike Brown was stunned for a moment after seeing this, and then stood on the sidelines and shouted loudly: "What are you doing? China hot? Stop asking for the ball inside immediately, stop it immediately!"
But Tang Qian turned a deaf ear and continued to ask for the ball.
"Ramon, pass!" Tang Qian withstood the defender behind him and raised his hand towards Ramon Sessions who was in possession of the ball.
"This..." Sessions was in a dilemma. He was the coach on one side and his teammates on the other. He didn't know how to make a decision.
If Kobe was reaching for the ball, Ramon Sessions would pass it decisively even if Mike Brown disagreed. But Tang Qian... How powerful is his offensive ability? Who among the Lakers?
not understand?
Normally, it's okay to slip through the gaps and cut in the air, but when it comes to singles with the ball in key positions, it's really... can only be described as horrific.
Why did he suddenly start asking for the ball today? Isn’t this embarrassing for me?
Seeing that Ramon Sessions was delayed in making the ball, Tang Qian took "forced measures" and stood in the three-second zone and stopped walking out. Everyone knows that there is a "three-second rule" in basketball rules.
, also known as the "three-second violation", whether it is offense or defense, in the NBA, a "three-second violation" may be triggered. Tang Qian is "forcing", allowing Ramon Sessions to control the ball.
Had to pass the ball.
Sure enough, in order not to be penalized for three seconds of attack, Ramon Sessions finally succumbed to Tang Qian's "power".
Seeing the orange basketball hanging high, Tang Qian took a slight step forward and happened to be on the edge of the three-second zone. According to NBA rules, as long as he leaves the three-second zone, the three-second attack time will be reset.
"Asian, are you worthy of beating me alone?" Kenneth Farid said, following closely behind Tang Qian.
What he said was well-founded. Tang Qian averaged 2.9 points per game this season, and he looked like a character who lacked offensive ability. So Kenneth Farid didn't take his opponent seriously at all.
According to him, this new shot-blocking leader is just a huge import. His performance in the playoffs is ordinary, and there is nothing noteworthy about him.
As for hitting yourself with this ball, it is purely for the purpose of seeking abuse!
Kenneth Faried is still a "rookie" this season, playing with passion, and his defensive skills are naturally not as good as in the next few years. But he still looks down on Tang Qian and feels that his own strength is enough to block him.
Get rid of this scumbag player who averaged 2.9 points per game.
What the hell is the new shot-blocking king! I'm going to show you your true colors tonight!
Tang Qian ignored the opponent's words. After receiving the ball, he didn't even look at Kenneth Farid in front of him. He jumped up and shot.
"Hot! What are you doing, NO~NO~NO~" Mike Brown on the sideline saw Tang Qian acting so "chaotically" and immediately shouted loudly, trying to make Tang Qian stop. But the arrow was on the string and he had to shoot.
How could Tang Qian care so much? He took action decisively through Kenneth Farid.
Kenneth Faried didn't move at all, and he didn't make any defensive moves, because the ball was so beyond his expectation.
It's just... it's just a random vote!!!
This kind of ball will never be scored!!!
Thinking of this, Kenneth Faried quickly turned around and rushed inside, trying to grab the backcourt rebound, but a "swipe" sound made him stunned.
Scored? Scored?
Kenneth Faried looked at his own basket and said in a daze.
"Yes!" Seeing Tang Qian's shot hit the net, Mike Brown on the sidelines immediately changed his words.
94-98, the Lakers finally broke their "scoring drought."
No one expected that the person who broke the "scoring drought" would be No. 29 of the Lakers.
"Kenneth, it doesn't matter. It was just a lucky shot. Don't take it to heart. If you shoot him 100 times, he may not be able to score another one." Ty Lawson walked to Kenneth Faried's side.
Next to him, he patted his teammate on the shoulder and said.
"Yes, I know." Kenneth Farid nodded.
The Nuggets attacked, Ty Lawson missed the mid-range shot, and Tang Qian protected the rebound.
Still giving the basketball to Bynum, Bynum singled out JaVale McGee, and JaVale McGee gave him another big block. Danilo Gallinari of the Nuggets made a quick layup.
Just when the ball was about to hit the net, a big yellow palm fell from the sky and simply slapped the basketball away.
In terms of long-distance shooting ability, there are few active centers in the entire NBA who can beat Tang Qian.
This shot-blocking technique brings his athletic ability into full play.
After blocking Danilo Gallinari, Tang Qian did not hesitate and passed the basketball in his hand to Ramon Sessions, then ran forward and quickly crossed the midfield line.
Give it to Bynum? Ramon Sessions hesitated, because Bynum's success rate in singles in this game is too low, and he just had consecutive caps, which is proof. Give it to Kobe? At this moment
Aaron Afflalo of the Nuggets is sparing no effort to stick to Kobe Bryant, just not letting him catch the ball comfortably. Anyway, Aaron Afflalo only played 28 minutes in this game, and he has a lot of physical strength.
, not afraid of playing a war of attrition with Kobe.
"Pass!" Tang Qian waved for the ball. This position was half a step from the free throw line, which was a bit remote for a traditional center.
Ramon Sessions had the intention not to pass to Tang Qian, but the latter "repeated his old trick" and squeezed into the 3-second zone, took one step and took root, unwilling to come out. This look made Mike Brown look good.
My teeth almost fell out of hatred.
Due to the pressure of the violation, Ramon Sessions could only pass the ball in, but looking at his expression, you could tell he was a little unhappy.
Aren't you taking advantage of the rules to intimidate me? How could you deceive your teammates like this?
But a few seconds later, his expression cleared up, because Tang Qian took a shot after receiving the ball, adding another assist to his statistics.
Scored again? Didn’t this guy only average 2.9 points per game in the regular season?
Isn’t it impossible to make a mid-range shot at all?
Obviously, the Denver Nuggets also did their homework before the game, so Kenneth Faried was so surprised.
96-98, the Lakers were still 2 points behind their opponents.
There is 1 minute and 32 seconds left in the game.
"Hot, why are you so accurate tonight? Do you have the ability to shoot mid-range shots?" Ci Shiping asked Tang Qian while returning to defense. After all, Tang Qian had never shown this ability in daily training, so
It's normal for him to be curious.
"No way, I just happened to have a good touch tonight." Tang Qian had already thought about how to answer. In the world of basketball, everything can be evaded to that "ethereal" touch.
Because everyone feels good sometimes, even the players on the bench and the water cooler.
With the touch, O'Neal can make a three-pointer. This is the magic of the touch.
Therefore, after hearing this explanation, Ci Shiping nodded with great understanding and grinned at the same time: "Then you are really a lucky guy."
The Nuggets relied on Kenneth Faried to successfully kill the Lakers inside again. He made 2 of 2 free throws, 96-100, and the Nuggets opened the score difference to 4 points.
"Did you see that! Asian guy, you can't guard me!!!" Kenneth Farid shouted at Tang Qian after finishing the free throw.
Kobe Bryant of the Lakers was playing in isolation. He turned around and took a shot. The space and opportunity were completely available, but Kobe just couldn't make the shot.
Duang~
"rebound!"
JaVale McGee of the Nuggets jumped high and protected the rebound next to Andrew Bynum.
"Damn it, get back on defense, get back on defense right away!" Seeing the failure in the fight for the rebound, Kobe turned around and shouted loudly.
But JaVale McGee didn't hold the ball for a few seconds. The moment he passed it to Ty Lawson, he was intercepted by Ci Shiping with a palm. Ci Shiping was able to make such a "magic move", no?
When he is reliable, he is extremely unreliable, and when he is reliable, he is often very impressive. For example, in the finals that year, it was like this. His actions were unpredictable by all head coaches.
"Pass it to me, Meta!" When Tang Qian saw Ci Shiping successfully steal the ball, he immediately changed his direction and opened his hand to reach the fairway.
"You are too arrogant, do you think you can still score?" Seeing Tang Qian open his hand for the ball again, Kenneth Farid shouted and defended against Tang Qian.
Tang Qian didn't bother to talk to him, so he turned around very poorly, and then shot, which was still 16 feet away from the Nuggets' basket.
Shooting from such a distance? Forget it, the action is so stiff, there is no way it will go in!
Kenneth Farid thought silently in his heart.
Brush~
The sound of a hollow ball hitting the net almost made Kenneth Farid's eyes pop out.
98-100, the Lakers are still 2 points behind.
Tang Qian scored three yuan in a row.
PS: There should be another chapter later. Let’s read it when you get up in the morning~~~
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