118-116, the Lakers regained the lead through Tang Qian's alley-oop dunk.
But 31 seconds before the end, the Lakers' main point guard, No. 10 Steve Nash, fell to the ground.
Gary Vitti ran up to take a look, his face suddenly darkened, and he said: "Steve, your right ankle is in bad condition. It's probably..."
"I guess the ligament is torn?" Nash endured the pain in his right foot and said, "It's okay, I already expected it."
"That's not all. Your right knee seems to be in bad condition, with some redness and swelling. However, we have to go to the locker room for a detailed inspection before we can make a preliminary determination." Nash nodded, without too much fear.
Feeling, because he has been playing basketball for a long time and has become an "old bone", so even if he is reimbursed for the season, he can accept it calmly and not worry too much about the future. Lakers No. 10 was put on a stretcher.
Before leaving, he glanced at No. 24 and said apologetically: "Bryant, I'm sorry that I can't stay on the court anymore. I'll be looking after you later, please."
Kobe nodded seemingly calmly. He didn't say much, but in Steve Nash's eyes, it was better than his passionate words. The latter also nodded his head, and then fell down like Li Tuo.
On the stretcher bed.
Without warning, the Lakers were missing a general, who was also the most important part of the entire Mike D'Antoni system. Now, the gluer who glued "F4" is gone, not just Mike D'Antoni.
The tactical system of the Lakers is about to disintegrate, and the Lakers' "four kings" have also lost their last buffer zone.
"Steve, you..." If you want to say who Mike D'Antoni trusts the most in the Lakers and the entire league, it is undoubtedly the Canadian man lying on the stretcher now. It is also because of his existence
, D'Antoni has the confidence to take over the Lakers and slowly implement his own system and tactics. Once Nash leaves, D'Antoni's most powerful supporter in the Lakers no longer exists.
He suddenly had a strange feeling that his future was "dark".
Steve Nash didn't know what Mike D'Antoni was thinking. He lay on the stretcher and comforted: "Mike, believe in Bryant, believe in Kobe, believe in the Black Mamba, we will win."
After a period of "turbulence", the Lakers replaced Steve Blake, who had just returned from injury.
Although Blake plays the ball very steadily and has accurate outside baskets, he is only a functional player and a functional point guard. If he wants to replace Steve Nash in the team, it will be even harder than reaching the sky. Even
With Paul's strong defense, dribbling was extremely difficult. As a result, it was natural for the Lakers to have Kobe hold the ball in the backcourt and dribble through the half court.
This virtually increased the physical burden on 24, but fortunately, this game was over with only 31 seconds left.
But before that, the Lakers had to withstand a wave of offensive counterattacks from the Clippers.
No one wants to accept a big reversal, so the Clippers' game can be said to be one where everyone is spirited, brave, and focused, but basketball belongs to five people after all. Blake's defense may be slightly better than Nash.
But the improvement was limited, more because he was younger than Nash rather than because of his strong defensive skills. In this way, Paul started the power play mode, feinting in disguise, and then shooting a jumper from outside the three-point line.
Brush~
Chris Paul's three-pointers have always been very good, but it seems that his shooting percentage is not as good as Steve Blake's. That's because he is rarely absolutely open, and he has a strong ability to shoot from the top. This is
There is something that an ordinary empty turret cannot do.
It is also one of the key factors that distinguish whether you are a star or an ordinary role shooter.
To put it bluntly, even though Steve Black has made more than 40% of his three-pointers this season, if Kobe, Paul, Anthony, McGrady and others are asked to serve as open turrets, their shooting percentage will not necessarily be worse than his.
Just doing this would be a waste of resources, because they all have the "powerful offensive ability" that players of the former type will never have.
For example, right now, that is.
Chris Paul changed his direction to feint a three-pointer. Even if it opened up a certain amount of shooting space, it was completely different from a real open space. But he just shot it with his hand, leaving Steve Blake helpless.
You can say that. This is the ability of a star. Key goals and tough goals will make you feel powerless.
118-119, there are 24 seconds left in the game. Paul's calculation of this ball is accurate. Even if the Lakers score, the Clippers still have a chance to win the game. That's why he used the seconds to grab
Attack three points.
"Awesome! As expected of Chris Paul! His three-pointer gave us the lead again!"
As expected, Kobe went to the backcourt to hold the ball for the Lakers. Paul saw this and continued to apply pressure throughout the game, hoping to steal the ball from the former, thereby directly ending tonight's "Los Angeles Derby". But who is Kobe? The current "King of Killers" in the league
", he made a lot of buzzer-beating shots. This situation has long been commonplace. So he pressed for time, took his time, protected the ball with a half-back push, and safely transported the basketball to the Clippers.
halftime.
The Clippers did not switch defenses and still used Paul man-to-man.
One is Paul's determination to win, and the other is that the Clippers' No. 2 position really doesn't have any strong defenders, so it's better to use Paul to help. After all, there are only 24 seconds left, right?
The Lakers also know the "routine" very well. They spread out in all directions, creating enough space for Kobe to display.
Kobe glanced at the 24-second timer on the Clippers' backboard. He did not rush to attack, but slowly consumed time in the top arc. The defender Paul did not dare to act rashly, because everyone knew how much the guy in front of him had.
Terrible critical lethality.
The 28 Cluth.shots in his career, which is also a key hit, are a buzzer beater in a broad sense. They are exactly the same number as Michael Jordan and are tied for the first place in history. But the real buzzer beaters are buzzer beaters, commonly known as buzzer beaters.
In a narrow sense, it is similar to the goal that beat the Heat. After the goal is scored, the game time returns to zero, and there are no seconds left, not even 0.1 seconds. This kind of goal is not as many as 28 in Kobe's career.
, about 8 to 9. But this number is scary enough. It is said on the Internet that Joe Johnson has the most buzzer beaters. This should be a false rumor. At least Kobe has more than 6 times. And with the arrival of Tang Qian, the historical trend is looming.
No deviation, Kobe had one extra buzzer beater last season, and in the future... there will be more. Why? Let’s not mention it for now.
But Tang Qian has a very famous saying:
"Because Kobe is my teammate, but Jordan is not."
Just when Paul was counting the time and Kobe's offensive steps, No. 24 suddenly took off without any warning!
What? This place is still two or three steps away from the three-point line, right? Are you making a move right now??? Did you make a mistake???
Paul wanted to jump to block, but there was a 15cm height difference between him and Kobe, not to mention the difference in wingspan and maximum reach. So he missed an opportunity, and if he tried to make up for it later, it was basically useless.
Powerless.
"Bryant actually shot from such a distance??? What is he doing??? He is gambling!!!" The next second later, there was a "swipe" sound, which made the Clippers'
The on-site commentator Lars Flowerr was speechless.
Go in? Go in? He actually put in???
Yes!!!
After seeing this scene, Mike D'Antoni, who was originally very high-spirited, suddenly shouted with an excited expression.
Even though Chris Paul was mentally strong, he was a little dazed at that moment because the opponent's attack was too unusual and unpredictable. With only one point behind, the game was about to end, who would go?
Choosing to shoot a three-pointer instead of a two-pointer? What’s more, it’s a long-distance, large three-pointer? What is the circuitry in this guy’s head made of?
Is there no such thing as hit rate or success rate in his mind?
After Kobe landed, he showed no sign, as if the goal was a given, and then quickly retreated to the Lakers' half.
121-119, the Lakers regained the lead by 2 points.
Tang Qian was also confused by No. 24's attack method. He did not expect No. 24 to be so bold and courageous.
If the investment is not made, then there will be pressure from outside public opinion tomorrow...
This man's will and self-confidence are really terrifying! No wonder in the history of the NBA, only the god of basketball Michael Jordan can compare with him! With this move, he not only boosted the morale of his team, but also lowered the morale of his opponent, killing two birds with one stone.
!
The Clippers requested a timeout, but Vinnie DeNagro couldn't think of any effective and feasible tactics.
It was Chris Paul himself who forcibly calmed down, said a few words of encouragement, and then resumed playing.
Kobe Bryant? Black Mamba? You are indeed powerful, and you can be called a master of arts. You are bold! However, since I am a player of the Clippers, I will defeat you! Let LAC become Los Angeles from now on
Facade!
After the timeout, in order to save attack time, the Clippers naturally chose to serve the ball from the frontcourt. The entire Lakers team was also watching eagerly, preparing to try their best to destroy the Clippers' last attack!
Why do the main players always play on the field at the last moment? A large part of the reason is that the main players are much more resistant to pressure than the substitutes, so the people who can be sent on the field at the last moment are all players who are deeply trusted by the head coach.
Tang Qian was honored to stay on the court at the last minute. Mike D'Antoni had no intention of letting Dwight Howard replace him.
Tang Qian was slightly moved by this kind of trust.
Because once he performs poorly, the head coach's employment and formation will definitely be the first to be questioned and bombarded.
Paul still got the ball away from Steve Black, and then he slipped into the Lakers' paint.
Is it because Blake doesn't work hard or fulfill his responsibilities on defense? No, in fact, he has put out 100% of his defensive energy, but facing Chris Paul in the 2012-2013 season, he is completely inadequate.
"Block Paul! Block Paul! Don't let him take the shot easily!" Mike D'Antoni stood on the sidelines and shouted loudly. Looking at it, he was really no easier than the players on the court.
"Come on, Chris Paul, come and have a showdown with me?" Tang Qian rushed back to the Lakers' inside line first, then opened his arms and said to the opponent. How did Chris Paul choose? He didn't pass the ball
, just glanced at it, and continued to go deeper, as if he was going to have a head-to-head confrontation with No. 29 of the Lakers! And this is what Tang Qian wants the most!
With his current defensive ability, even if Chris Paul wants to force himself inside, he will definitely not get a favor. After all, the No. 1 position is the No. 1 position, and his scoring ability cannot be compared with other positions. Paul's scoring average this season is even more
Less than 17+, only 16+ points. If Tang Qian is on the inside, he is at least 80% sure of a successful defense.
"Paul collided with Dongfang Tong under the basket, and he took a shot...oh~ The angle of the shot was extremely poor. It was still about ten centimeters away from the Lakers' basket. Paul made a mistake!" But he hasn't finished yet!
, the next moment, Tang Qian felt something was wrong. It was obviously an impossible basketball. Why was there a confident smile on the corner of his opponent's mouth? He didn't understand.
boom!
And a second later, the explosion of the Lakers' basket gave Tang Qian the answer.
Looking back, who was hanging on the Lakers' basket if it wasn't Blake Griffin?
Beep beep~
And underneath him, Spaniard Pau Gasol, No. 16 of the Lakers, was half-riding.
Score extra penalty!AND.ONE!
"Use the exact words of the player you just left the field." Chris Paul said: "As the No. 1, everyone in the court is my shooter!" Tang Qian looked up at the big screen replay, and it turned out to be a shooter.
Board air pick!
I still underestimated Chris Paul!
This is actually because Tang Qian has too high requirements for himself, because shooting is okay, but it is really impossible for you to prevent breakthrough points. Because the ball is always faster than people, and the person in front of him is an active league player.
The first point guard's passing skills are unquestionable.
Griffin hit the free throw into the net, and the Clippers once again took the lead, and the Staples Center was filled with excitement.
121-122, there are only 4.7 seconds left in the game.
The Lakers called a timeout.
The Lakers' tactics during the timeout are very simple, that is, leave it to No. 24 and Kobe to handle it.
Without Nash, his "proud disciple", Mike D'Antoni's tactical system was instantly exhausted, because obviously, Steve Blake couldn't afford to run his tactics. So Mike D'Antoni simply didn't do anything.
Without stopping, he simplified the tactics and gave full power to the team's No. 24.
This may seem like a "no solution," but in fact, Mike D'Antoni did the right thing. The more critical the moment, the more complicated it is to abandon complexity and return to simplicity. Let's not talk about Kobe's illustrious reputation. Although there are many players this season,
Although it has fallen down, it still maintains a high position. The ball just now is proof.
After the timeout, the Clippers replaced Matt Barnes again and asked him to guard Kobe. Paul was too short. Even if he had strong defensive skills, he could not withstand Kobe's forced pull-out. So he changed
Get Barnes, who is 201cm tall, and ask him to hinder Kobe's shot.
There is absolutely nothing to say about Barnes' defensive enthusiasm. Even if it was Kobe, he was not afraid. He surrounded Kobe with all his strength during the service process, just to prevent the latter from easily receiving the serve from the front court. But at this time, Tang Qian stood
He came out and helped Kobe set a screen, and then Barnes hit him hard against the wall.
"Take up defense, make up defense! I'm blocked!" Barnes yelled as soon as he bumped into Tang Qian.
Someone from the Clippers immediately stepped in, and he was power forward Blake Griffin. At this last moment, there was no way to make a mistake, as long as he could defend Kobe and interfere with Kobe. Anyway, it only took 4.7 seconds.
It will pass in the blink of an eye.
Facing Griffin, who was much taller than himself, Kobe didn't even think twice. He forced a breakthrough, tried his best to shorten the distance between himself and his opponent's basket, and then... made an emergency stop and jumped up!
"Don't try to score goals!!!" Griffin is also a person with explosive physical fitness. Even if his "arms are a little short", he still has amazing athletic ability. He once blocked Nowitzki's "Golden Rooster Independence" head-on.
, it can be seen from this. But in the final time, let alone Griffin in front of him, even Bill Russell, even Michael Jordan, could not stop the Lakers' No. 24's obsession with shooting.
Emergency stop, dry pull + backward shot.
And leaning back???
Griffin also gritted his teeth and pounced. Anyway, for the last ball, unless it was a flagrant foul, the referee would basically not blow the whistle again. This is also the basic "hidden rule" of NBA penalties. Referees cannot influence the outcome of the game.
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To be honest, Griffin's ball jumped very high and his timing was good, but it still didn't cover the Lakers' ball No. 24. Because Kobe increased the time in the air and the amount of backwardness, which made Griffin
The blockade was eliminated invisible. But the problem is that Griffin's blockade was avoided, but because of the increased hang time and backward range, his body also completely lost his balance. If it was only when he was young, he
He could still barely control it, but now, at almost 35 years old, he could no longer stabilize his body. In this case, Kobe shot and the moment the basketball was released, a red light appeared on the Clippers' backboard.
light up.
It's impossible to score! His body is completely out of balance!
Blake Griffin had just thought of this when the high-flying basketball accurately penetrated into the Clippers' net.
Brush~
Buzzer!
Killer!
2 points are valid!
If it were normal time, Griffin's ball would still be a bit of a foul, but the game was over and the referee did not make any further calls.
Lakers No. 24 hit the ground hard, but the posture was still the same as when he shot just now.
There wasn't much emotion on his face, it was too cold to be true.
123-122, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers in the same city, and their winning streak continued!
PS: This is the first update, there is another update, the promised outbreak will not be less ~ Don’t worry~
I'm afraid some new book friends don't know, so Xiao Zi will say it again. Xiao Zi has to go to work during the day, so her usual writing time is after dinner. If she has to break out, it's at night or early in the morning. I hope everyone can understand~
Thank you all for your support, Xiao Zi continues to code the second chapter, which will be updated in the early morning~ If you can’t wait, you can read it when you get up tomorrow morning~