The Lakers had an advantage at the beginning of this game because they still used the old method of staring at their opponents on the 24th.
It's not Wade, but the person in charge of the Heat, the only core of James' system, Miami No. 6.
To be honest, since Kobe discovered the scene and scale desired by the referee or above, he has become more and more "excessive", and many moves are even hand-g moves. Compared to James who only plays hand-g moves. After playing under the rules for a season, Kobe has experienced the Hand-g rules for a long time. He even practiced for several seasons under the more stringent Hand-g rules in 2000. So Kobe has a lot of experience with the Hand-g rules. It is far more adaptable than LeBron James. Note that this does not mean offensively, but defensively. Kobe's understanding and use of Hand-g is much better than James's.
Therefore, James was really "miserable" by Kobe.
Because he now understands that No. 24 has made up his mind to suppress himself without data, but also to win and win. For No. 24, his biggest wish now is to win the championship and wear the sixth gold medal in his career. Championship ring. As long as this goal can be achieved, No. 24 can risk anything!
James does not have this idea and spirit at the moment. After all, he is still young and has not experienced the mood and ups and downs that Kobe had after tearing his Achilles tendon last season. Therefore, he does not have this awareness now.
What is enlightenment? It doesn’t mean that you just want to do this. That would be too tarnishing the word enlightenment.
The so-called awakening is a deeper mental preparation and mental state. In fact, Kobe only realized this level after a serious injury. Before the serious injury, he may not have done this to "harm others and not benefit himself", but after a serious injury, The period after that, that experience, the period of being ridiculed and ridiculed by all parties, the period of psychological pain and despair, were all a process of his psychological transformation.
During those days, Kobe once made a fierce vow in his heart, that is...as long as he can win the championship, he is willing to give everything!
Scores? Rebounds? Assists? Basic data? Advanced data? NONONO! As long as I can win again! I am willing to give up everything! As long as I can win again! Just once again! Just stand on top of the world again!!!
Why is it said that "articles hate life"? It's not that happiness and contentment cannot be improved, but if you want breakthroughs and qualitative changes, or a strong turning point, especially in the spiritual aspect, then the period of pain and darkness is the time. Your "source of muse". After all, everyone has bad natures and seven deadly sins. If you are too happy and smooth, your mental improvement will be slow.
Without this experience, Kobe would definitely not have realized this to this extent.
Tianchao Sports Channel.
"Look at Kobe's defense, James is obviously not used to it! This is fatal for a superstar!" said Yu Jiada. "LeBron's desire for the championship, not to mention other times, has been so far in this series. , I think it is lower than Kobe Bryant." Yangyi also said: "I saw something in Kobe that Kobe didn't have before."
"Everything is for victory!"
"James has to make changes! Otherwise he will be in big trouble!"
James finally gave up his plan to catch the ball in the high post. He finally started to follow the advice on the Internet and adopt a low post attack to get the ball. This is actually correct, because in the low post, James will be closer to the basket.
Only then can he make better use of his weight and tonnage to suppress Kobe's defense. Besides, James during the Heat era can be used as an inside post. With a body of 270+ pounds, even many inside players can't reach it. Therefore, the back-up
At this time, James can take more advantage of his natural advantages in weight and strength.
"LeBron turned to the low post to get the ball. This was a very correct decision. He should have done this a long time ago, so that his physical advantage could be maximized. You must know that Kobe is nearly 40 points behind him.
Pounds. I think this change will be the biggest turning point in this series." The Heat's on-site commentator Tony Florence said this, but the development of things was not what they thought. Because James hit Kobe on the back.
, it’s terrible, Kobe is very accurate in his footwork judgment and back-up movements. He is accurate in his defensive movements and his footwork judgment. This suddenly fully reflects his ability of nearly 20 years of basketball career. James played this ball
It was flying, the action was awkward, and he did not get the right to add penalties for defensive fouls.
James obviously increased his strength on the next ball, trying to directly crush Kobe with his back, but at this time, Kobe directly made him an offensive foul.
To be honest, James and Kobe have played against each other so many times in the past, and the data on post-ups have also been listed, and the effect is very poor. As of 2013, his post-up statistics against Kobe were 0.33 points per round and a shooting rate of 20%. What's more, now
No. 24, who was fully at his peak and compressed his offensive energy to defend him? Forget it, a few rounds later, James wanted to play a back-up again, but this ball directly missed. The biggest problem with James' back-up was exposed, that is
His turnover rate on the back is at a historical level!
The turnover rate in post-up singles is more than 10% all year round, whether in the regular season or the playoffs, which illustrates a problem.
James' post-up skills are very rough. It's clear that his technique is rough, but thanks to his weight and strength, his crushing post-up play is still very good against lightweight players and role players. But he can be a master of back-up defense.
, that’s a bit taken for granted. Why is the turnover rate so high? Because his low-post footwork and technical connection are too poor, making it easy for opponents to judge the direction of his back.
The last problem is that James himself does not believe in his back-up ability at critical moments.
Anyone who has watched his game knows that James still chooses to attack facing the basket at critical moments. He rarely chooses to solve problems with post-up singles at critical moments. So now he is suddenly asked to play in key post-up situations?
Kobe, the master of back-to-back hits, has only one end, and that's this.
My abilities and mentality are all not up to par.
In the first quarter, the Lakers led the Heat by 5 points, 20-15. Both sides had their leading scorers blocked, so it was really difficult to score. The Heat basically relied on role players and Wade to score, while the Lakers
It relies on Gasol inside to instigate. Tang Qian was unlucky tonight, losing 28% of his status in one breath. It seems that the "inner demon" will finally struggle with his fate.
After losing 30% of his competitive status, Tang Qian's offense has almost returned to the level of an ordinary blue-collar player, unable to display the scoring ability he should have had. So this is why he is so eager to get rid of his "inner demon"
The reason. Otherwise, it’s really too fucked up! Those who gave him N.N.D were only inspired by the playoffs!
He doesn't want his performance to shrink every playoff time.
In the second quarter, the Heat took advantage of most of Tang Qian's absence. Wade had a small explosion and scored 15 points in a single quarter. There was no other way. Gasol also tried his best, but it was difficult for him not to explode.
Stop Wade's inside attack. Besides, Wade's condition has obviously improved in this quarter.
One goes and the other goes, Gasol is having a little difficulty, which is normal.
However, Gasol himself was quite strong on the offensive end. He also contributed 8 points. At the same time, the protection of backcourt rebounds was quite good. Basically, the Heat did not get a few offensive rebounds.
Chris Bosh also took advantage of this gap and made three mid-range and long-range shots.
At halftime, 41-45, although the Lakers were 4 points behind, the situation did not make the Heat happy.
Because No. 29 of the Lakers was bound to stay on the court most of the time in the second half. At that time, Bosh became a "waste point" and could not play any role. So at the moment, the Heat's biggest breakthrough point is not
James, instead of Bosh, has become the "Flash" Wade who has suffered a severe decline in this year's playoffs.
He is the only one among the Big Three who is relatively comfortable at this point. At least the blockade is not as serious and terrible as James and Bosh. His performance tonight will also determine the fate of the Heat.
In the third quarter, the Heat indeed allowed Wade to gain more possession of the ball, and Wade attacked with the ball from the wing.
He didn't worry too much about the defender Jordi Meeks in front of him. A triple-threat fake move completely deceived the latter's center of gravity. Then Wade stepped into the Lakers penalty area in one step.
Inside.
At this time, no one can help Gasol. Kobe and James have no time to think about it. Don is hiding behind the three-point line to guard Chris Bosh. The rest of the defense is below the standard line, so
, Gasol can only rely on himself for this ball. If he can block it, the Lakers can block it. If he can't block it, the Lakers can't block it.
"Dwayne broke through, forced a layup, straightened his waist slightly in the air, fought, shot, and the ball went in! In! The scorer is the Flash! The Flash wakes up tonight! The Flash is full of power tonight!"
Damn it! Gasol shook his hand in displeasure. He felt like he still had some leftover power to play the ball.
"You can't guard me! Spaniard!" Wade said pretentiously after scoring a goal. In fact, he was also under a lot of external pressure in the playoffs. Due to injuries and decline in form, Wade's performance has been obvious since the regular season this season.
Due to his old age, many people began to criticize Wade, so Wade also needs a performance like this to prove his ability.
Especially now that both James and Bosh are in a stage where it is difficult to exert force, this is the time for him to express himself.
If the team wins all the way because of my outburst, then... let's see who still underestimates me!
Wade was like a miracle helper. In the third quarter, he started to score goals non-stop, and there were also some very difficult goals. Gasol's face became more and more ugly. The Spaniard has such a problem, his self-confidence and
His mental will is easily shaken, so he needs to be constantly encouraged. A person with this kind of personality is destined not to be the team's boss.
The Heat were already 8 points ahead of the Lakers, and it was Wade who got the ball again. Judging from his intention, he wanted the team to open up, and he wanted to start individual singles. Wade was in good condition tonight, and he swept up the ball.
Her performance in one game was unfavorable, but Gasol was just the opposite of her, playing far worse than the previous game.
"You can't guard me! You can't guard me! Haha~" After Wade scored another layup, he finally began to taunt Pau Gasol unscrupulously: "The shit in the last game was not lucky.
Walk twice! The Lakers lost because of you! You know? Because you couldn’t guard me!"
Gasol was a little erratic again. Fortunately, Kobe pushed him from behind and said in a low and steady voice: "Don't be disturbed, Paul, he is not the Wade he used to be. You can guard him."
"Me? Can I?" Gasol asked, somewhat confused. "Well, you can, because you are the most important teammate of my Kobe Bryant career."
"Am I the most important teammate in your career?" Gasol repeated.
"Sure. Of course. Is there anything to doubt about this?" Kobe looked at Gasol and said succinctly: "Play hard, you are Pau Gasol. You should not have a share of all my solo championships."
Huh?" After saying that, he walked away on the 24th. He knew that Gasol would support him. Although countless people in the outside world thought that Gasol was "soft" and "Gasol's sister-in-law," Kobe knew.
That's just one side of him.
There is another side to the Spaniards, which is...
Tianchao Sports Channel.
"The situation of the Lakers is not good now. I didn't expect that Wade, who had been silent for so many games, suddenly broke out. Now without Kobe to block it, the Lakers will probably have a hard time. After all, we all know the overall situation of the Lakers.
The defense is actually not very good." After Yu Jiaqiang finished speaking, he said eloquently: "This is because the Lakers' outside defense is very bad, and Tang Qian, the pillar of inside defense, has been transferred out again, which has caused an imbalance in both internal and external defense. At least they have
There is no third spot left to defend Wade."
"Well, do you think the Lakers can turn this situation around now?"
"We must start with defense, and the Heat are currently playing Wade first, and the Lakers' first defensive point is Wade."
"Then Gasol needs to work hard."
"Yes, Wade's main means of killing is also to finish at the basket, so just make the mid-range shot. Breakthroughs and finishing at the basket must be pressed down. Otherwise, Wade's condition will only get better and better."
"Then let's look at this ball. Gasol scored with a hook, and the Heat attacked. Oh, and sure enough, it was given to Wade. Wade caught the ball on the wing, and then held the ball to prepare for the attack. Wade broke through with the ball, and Mi
Chris's defense was so bad, he was thrown away with just one fake move."
"It's actually a miracle that the Lakers can reach the finals this season. From my point of view, they have too many defensive problems. If it weren't for Tang's potential inside support and making up for leaks everywhere, the Lakers would have averaged more than Kobe Bryant.
Scoring points is of no use. Meeks defending Wade is like giving away food. If he practices for another ten years, he will not have the defensive power." He said with enthusiasm: "If the Lakers are going to lose tonight, it will be Wade.
I can’t control it anymore.”
"But having said that, the Heat have the Big Three. Tang Qian was pulled out to guard Bosh, and Kobe Bryant went to block James. The only one we can count on now is Pau Gasol. At least his defense is still online. The rest are
There’s no need to count on it.”
"Wade went to the basket, Gasol went to the basket to cover up, and the two collided head-on in the air!"
American Airlines Center, Lakers half-court basket.
"Don't waste your efforts, you can't defend me! I am the No. 2 position that can be matched by Kobe Bryant at his peak!"
"Who do you think you are?" Wade said: "Do you think you are your teammate No. 29? You can't!"
Gasol was originally affected by Wade's "trash talk", but when he glanced outside the corner of his eye and saw No. 24 watching him quietly there, he suddenly felt a surge of strength in his chest.
Is this the "power of a husband and wife"? It's not something that "brother basketball" can have anyway, so that's understandable.
Gasol withstood Wade's impact with the ball, then took out his right hand and blocked the ball in front of Wade.
Being blocked? Wade himself couldn't believe it. After all, he just beat his opponent so hard that he couldn't fight back.
Well, this is your strength, Paul, you are as good as anyone else.
Kobe took the opportunity to hit a fast break ball. James fouled during the blocking process and forced the fast break ball on the 24th.
Swipe ~ also hit the free throw ~ 2+1 success ~
Starting from this ball, the Lakers slowly reversed the situation. Gasol began to work hard on the defensive end, which brought the Heat's offense to a standstill. Seeing the Lakers catching up with the score step by step, the Heat fans at the scene were all excited.
I couldn't bear it anymore and started shouting loudly from the sidelines: "Hey, what did you do? We didn't buy tickets to come here to see you lose so miserably!"
"Can you afford our tickets??? LeBron! Dwayne! Chriss!"
The faces of Miami's Big Three darkened.
PS: There is one more chapter, I will never break my promise~~~