"Actually, this is Reggie giving the Lakers face!" Shaq O'Neal said with a slight smile: "When it comes to offensive and defensive scoring in the playoffs, it is naked and bloody." O'Neal said: "The Lakers playoffs
The score is 94 points and the defense score is 98.2. What about the Thunder? The former is 101.3 and the latter is 97.3. After adding and subtracting, it equals 8.2 points, which is far more than the 4.8 points in the regular season. Even the Lakers' regular season defense has a slight advantage.
, now they are not as good as the Thunder. 8.2 points? This is simply a team of several levels. If the Lakers can get 2-4 and be eliminated, it is a victory."
Barkley was speechless for a while, and then he argued forcefully: "Basketball is round, and it is not cold data that can determine the outcome! If it were that simple, why should we play in the playoffs and just award the O'Brien Cup?
Is that enough?"
"Okay, okay, Charles, I know you are angry now, but facts speak louder than words. The game is about to begin. Let's watch the game first."
The Lakers' home court, the Staples Center, has a total area of 950,000 square feet, with 16 championship flags and 8 retired jerseys hanging overhead. It is one of the most historical giants in the entire NBA.
They are all home-only T-shirts, but compared to the Thunder, the Los Angeles fans are a little more reserved and a little more arrogant. It is far more difficult to conquer them with performance than at other home courts. Because here, we have witnessed countless miracles.
.
"Bill, the Lakers are now 0-2 behind. What chance do you think we have of pulling back four games and advancing to the Western Conference Finals?" Lakers on-site commentator Stu Lantz asked. "That's no need to ask.
"?" Although Bill McDonald already had white hair, he still replied energetically: "Must be 100%! Because this is Staples! This is the home court of the Lakers! This is the most noble place in the world.
Fans! So we will definitely advance to the Western Conference Finals!"
"Ha~ To be honest, I am infected by you, man~" Stu Lantz said: "You are always full of passion for explanation."
"There is no way, I love basketball, I love this sport, I love this venue, and I love the fans here!" Bill McDonald said: "So I will never be discouraged! As long as the Lakers boys are on the court for one second.
, then I will explain it passionately!”
"Okay~ You know, Bill, I just appreciate this about you!" Stu Lantz said: "Now the outside world is saying that our Lakers will be swept 0-4 and go home with nothing. I think
What I’m saying is, you know nothing! The Lakers will definitely reverse the game and finally meet the Spurs at the top of the Western Conference Finals!"
"Ah~ha~Stu, where did you put the Clippers next door?" Bill MacDonald joked.
"Clippers? They are no match for San Antonio people! If you can win a game, you will make a profit!" The Lakers and Clippers are in the same city, so the "intrigue" between them is essential.
"I only agree with half of what you said." Bill MacDonald said.
"What? Why?" Stu Lantz said in a daze.
"They are definitely no match for San Antonians! And... they will definitely be swept out! Believe me, old man!"
"Haha~ Yes, yes, I believe you!" Stu Lantz laughed when he heard this.
Before the game, Kobe himself gave a piece of advice.
"Mr. Brown, I think we should attack the inside more tonight and fight with them in a physical battle. It is not good for us."
Mike Brown turned to look at Kobe and thought, I know this too, but his ability to attack the inside and outside is insufficient. There is no need to count on Ci Shiping. If he can handle Durant well, thank God. He should have been the most helpful.
Ramon Sessions turned into a coward as soon as he entered the playoffs. He was useless and his shooting percentage was so low that it was ridiculous. Unless...
Before he finished thinking, Kobe took the initiative and said: "I want this game to start with me and increase the number of breakthroughs."
"Really?" Mike Brown's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked quickly.
"Yes, Mr. Brown, I will take the lead in the attack." Kobe nodded and said.
"Okay! Let's do it then!" Mike Brown slapped his thigh and said loudly: "Tactics No. 15 will be implemented later, by..."
Why didn't Mike Brown speak before? That's because for Kobe, the burden of breakthrough is too heavy. His current knees can hardly withstand continuous, long-term, high-intensity breakthrough movements. As the saying goes
Well, old people get old first. This is what Kobe is like. After the age of 32, breakthrough ability is the most obvious and fastest decline. In fact, last season, the Lakers' dream of three consecutive championships was shattered and they were defeated.
In Dallas, Kobe Bryant has to shoulder the main responsibility. It is precisely because of his legs and knee problems that he only had one breakthrough in the first three games of the series, so the Lakers cannot beat the Mavericks at critical moments. Don't say that the Mavericks are too strong.
It is true that the Dallas people that year were very good, and the collective touch was overwhelming, and the three-pointers were raining down. But to say that they could sweep the Lakers 4-0 under normal circumstances is a joke. The main reason is that the team's top scorer, breakthrough and lethality are real
It's too few. He averaged 3.8 free throws per game, which is almost the "black spot" of Kobe's career series. Otherwise, if he breaks through a little more than normal, he averages 26 to 27 points per game. It's just 23 points, which is really miserable.
After being swept away, Kobe learned the hard way and went for platelet-rich plasma treatment, which was not mature yet and carried high risks at this time. This kind of spirit deserves people's admiration. Because before Kobe, almost no one had ever done this treatment, but
After Kobe Bryant, there has been an endless stream of people adopting this treatment plan. Using himself as a "guinea pig" shows how much Kobe Bryant wants to recover his knees and regain his breakthrough ability this season. He knows better than others that during the season
In the post-season, without a breakthrough, it is basically impossible to beat a strong team. Don't use losing to the Spurs in 2008 as an excuse. Everyone should understand the difference between not wanting to break through and not being able to break through.
Therefore, when it comes time to kill and impact again, Kobe's choice is naturally without hesitation.
Why did he go to Germany? Why did he become a "guinea pig"? Isn't it just to be able to cope with the current situation? So Kobe took the initiative to say it without waiting for Mike Brown to speak. And in the first two games, his scores
, it is indeed too little, and it gives people a feeling of returning to the playoffs of last season. At this time last year, his scoring average was only 22.8 points per game, which was the lowest point since entering the new century.
The last time he averaged this kind of points per game was in the 1999-00 season, when he was injured and only scored 15.6 points in the finals.
His fans couldn't accept it, and he himself couldn't accept it, so on this joint, the Black Mamba stood up on his own.
Of course, there are also people who are unwilling. He is Andrew Bynum. He always feels that the inside is his territory now. If he wants to attack and kill, he should start. Why is it the turn of "Old Kobe"?
?The head of the nunnery is a little confused.
But tonight, he still has a more important thing to do, which is to completely suppress Tang Qian, the substitute player on the same team, and no longer give the latter a lot of playing time and performance opportunities.
The nunnery owner's mind is so small, so small that it makes people laugh.
For the sake of one's own selfish desires, even the team's key games can be messed up.
If it's the regular season, you can just do it for fun. As long as you don't go too far, no one will take it seriously.
But now, it is the playoffs, and the Lakers are already trailing 0-2 by a big score? If you are still doing this, no wonder you will quickly decline in the future and become a "free agent" without a ball to play in your twenties.
At the beginning of the third game of the series, the Lakers had a good momentum. Kobe made consecutive shots and Gasol made consecutive shots. At the end of the first quarter, they led the Thunder by 8 points, 23-15. But the Black Mamba left the game.
In the end, I was still not satisfied because Andrew Bynum only made 1 of 4 shots, a 25% shooting rate, which was a big hindrance to the Lakers.
Tang Qian did not get any playing time in this game. As soon as Mike Brown saw that the momentum was good, he immediately fell into his old habits and nailed the five main players to the field like nails.
"Bynum, can you be careful? How many have you been covered with?" Kobe sat down and drank a sports drink and said to the nunnery owner. "Isn't it just two? What's all the fuss about? Really." The nunnery owner
Hearing this, he didn't feel ashamed at all, but complained in a low voice. Unexpectedly, this complaint was ignored by Kobe. The Black Mamba angrily cursed: "What? What are you talking about? Why don't you do it again?"
Can I tell you to try again?"
"I..." The nunnery owner wanted to say something back, but was forcibly interrupted by Mike Brown: "Okay, okay, Bryant, now is not the time for internal friction. While the situation is good, I think we should work together.
We need to consolidate our leading advantage.”
"Well, that's right, Mr. Brown, as long as some people have more brains under the basket." After hearing this, Kobe did not directly deny Mike Brown face, because he knew that the team's first priority now is to win.
Rather than internal strife.
Hey~ What are you holding on to? Isn’t it because you are the boss of the team? When I become the boss, see how I deal with you!
The nunnery owner looked at Kobe and thought with a Y.Y expression.
In the second quarter, the situation changed. The Thunder launched a counterattack, and Kobe's shooting touch dropped. He made three consecutive mid-range shots, all of which missed the basket. This gave the opponent a chance. Russell Westbrook took advantage of Kobe's slight
During the gap when his attention was reduced, he worked hard, opened up and closed, and scored 12 points in a single quarter. It was very different from the 25% shooting rate in the first quarter, and he was completely different. Seeing this situation, Kobe also changed.
The tactics began to force the Thunder's inside attack, and they made 7 of 7 free throws. This was the attitude of the Lakers on the 24th in this quarter. This was very painful for James Harden, because the time when Kobe was exerting his strength was exactly the time when he was on the court.
6 minutes and 58 seconds, 3 personal fouls, which was gained by Harden's defensive end. But fortunately, he had a good touch. He made 2 of 2 three-pointers and made 1 free throw, and he also scored 7 points. But the game time
There was still half a game left, and he didn't dare to pay for a personal foul easily.
This is the benefit of breakthrough and destruction. Although there are only 2 free throws on the surface, secretly, the increase in the number of personal fouls is the biggest hidden danger. If Harden's number of personal fouls reaches 5 or even 6, then the Thunder will
Even if the super firepower network is cut off by one-third, the benefits to the Lakers are self-evident.
Tang Qian played for 2 minutes and 59 seconds in this quarter and got 2 rebounds and 1 steal.
27-32 in a single quarter, the Thunder's offensive firepower gradually showed itself.
"Steve, good job, keep up the three-point shooting~" After returning to the home locker room, Mike Brown patted Steve Blake on the shoulder and said. Because in the second quarter, this guy made 2 shots.
A three-pointer and 6 points scored gave the Lakers a shot of reassurance. Otherwise, the situation might have deteriorated instantly and the half-time lead would have been lost.
"Bryant, you have to pay attention to yourself. If you are injured, the team will be completely destroyed." After Mike Brown finished speaking, he walked to Kobe's side and said. "I know, Mr. Brown, I will do it myself."
Controlled." As soon as Kobe finished speaking, Andrew Bynum whispered with "revenge": "Yeah, controlled to the point where the opponent scored 12 points in a single quarter, which is really amazing."
"What did you say?" Kobe turned his head and glared angrily.
"Nothing, just telling the truth." The nunnery now respects Kobe less and less. He just feels that the No. 24 in front of him has hindered the future of his team. "You still have the nerve to talk to me? Tell me, you
What's the shooting percentage in this quarter? How many points did you score?" Kobe's roar made the nunnery's face darken, because in this quarter, his performance was still poor, making 1 of 3 shots, and once again only scored 2 points.
"No matter how bad I am, I'm still better than you!" The nunnery's head got hot and she shouted: "What's your shooting percentage in this quarter? 0%! You have the nerve to talk to me???"
Add level 3 to this idiot!
Tang Qian's words are the voice of everyone in the Lakers team. I have seen stupid people, but I have never seen such stupid people. This sentence is problematic in both public and private matters, and in terms of emotion and reason. From a rational point of view,
To put it bluntly, Kobe missed three shots and chose to actively break through and kill the inside. It was originally the right choice. Moreover, he made 7 of 7 free throws and scored 7 points with a 100% free throw rate. The efficiency was very good. From a human perspective,
It makes Andrew Bynum even more idiotic. In the playoffs, he publicly questioned the team boss and the team's soul. If he can still hang out with the Lakers in the future, there will be trouble. After all, he is a human being and his patience has limits.
, from players to coaches to management, all levels are disgusted with his stupidity.
Kobe raised his head and gave the nunnery a cold look and said: "If you still want to play for the Lakers, just shut up. If you don't want to stay with the Lakers, just keep talking." The nunnery owner wanted to be "tough."
A little, but facing the cold gaze of Black Mamba, he couldn't help but hold his throat and tried to open his mouth several times, but no sound came out.
Seeing that Kobe Bryant successfully suppressed the "internal strife", Mike Brown stood up and said: "Bynum, your protection at the basket needs to be better. Of the 19 rebounds in the first half, you only accounted for 3. Isn't it a bit too much?"
Less?" This is Anzhu's playing style, which is extremely emotional. As soon as the offensive state is not good, the defensive efficiency immediately drops sharply, even worse than ordinary role players.
"Paul, you take more shots in the second half. Kobe needs your support from the outside." This was the first time that Mike Brown publicly expressed his support for the Spaniard. Gasol immediately nodded happily and said: "I understand, Coach Brown, I will do a good job."
!”
Seeing Gasol and Mike Brown "singing together", the nunnery owner suddenly felt resentful in his heart.
I am the future of the team!
None of you can stop me!
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