The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 178 [Seize the initiative]

In the arena, most of the fans cheered for the Lakers, calling Kobe's name.As expected before the game, after entering the playoffs, fans are more inclined to the Lakers, and some fans who also pay attention to the Clippers have turned their backs, hoping that the Lakers can win the championship this season.Many people think that if the Clippers play well in the last game, they can completely avoid the Lakers, and there is no need for brothers to fight each other. The first round encounter between the two teams is all the Clippers' fault.

In fact, even if the two teams are brothers, they still have the relationship between Rocky and Thor...

Ye Feng did have a few star fans, Adam Sandler, Hugh Jackman, Gabriela and others all came to support him, and Paris Hilton also changed to support the Clippers.It is probably said that the remarks about helping Kobe have a child were not responded to, which hurt her self-esteem.It is normal for Kobe not to respond. Once someone with a family has a relationship with her, it is not far from the end.

TN*T broadcasted the game live. At the same time, China Central 5, TV stations in Europe, South America and other countries also focused on the game. Fans all over the world are paying attention to the game.Ye Feng's provocation was too intense, people wanted to know the result of this series.There are two possibilities. One is that the Clippers are eliminated, and Ye Feng's declaration before the game becomes a joke. He is likely to be regarded as a person who speaks loudly and does not know what is good or bad.The second is that the Clippers created a black eight miracle, upset the Lakers and advanced to the next round.As long as the Clippers win, Ye Feng will become the league's top superstar.If the Lakers are hacked, Kobe will be in serious trouble. The whole world knows that the Lakers lost in a favorable situation. Not only will he bear the responsibility for the loss, but he will also be completely overwhelmed by Ye Feng and lose his position as the number one star in Los Angeles .

Charles Barkley was very excited to be able to explain on the spot.He said with headphones: "Listen to the shouts here, most of them are people who support the Lakers and Kobe. This round of the series will set a new record anyway. The record of the Clippers' consecutive away games is not known. Play 4 away games, or 7 away games."

Kenny Smith smiled and said: "The Lakers are the flag of Los Angeles. For decades, the Clippers have never received corresponding treatment. Even if they share the same arena, the Lakers are also the owners of Staples. When the Lakers played just now The cheers were so enthusiastic, but the Clippers players reacted more calmly when they came out."

Barkley said with a smile: "Ye Feng slapped Kobe hard in the interview, but he didn't get booed. It's rare. Los Angeles fans have recognized him. But the nickname of 'Big Mouth' should be given to him. That's right, I've never been like that."

Smith said with a smile: "Ye Feng's performance this season is amazing. He is also on the list of candidates for the most improved player. He may be elected. This season he has completed a leap from a rookie to the core of the team."

Barkley said sternly: "I admire this kid more and more now. He is the only one in the league who dares to say to the camera, 'Of course I'm better than Kobe'. Based on this alone, he is already better than many people. He is crazy enough and ruthless enough!"

Smith laughed and said, "Didn't you dare to say that you were better than Jordan?"

"That's compared to Jordan. If I were playing in this era, if the reporter asked me, I would say what Kobe is..." Barkley started talking nonsense again. This is his biggest characteristic and the reason why he is popular as a commentator.

The game is about to start. Players from both sides stepped onto the court. The Clippers sent Love, Hayes, Smith, Ye Feng, and Tony Allen.Hayes made his debut in the first playoff game, which made people shine.

Lakers side is Bynum, Gasol, Ariza, Kobe, Fisher.

Kobe and Smith stood together and gave Ye Feng a hard look. He already knew the content of the pre-match interview.Ye Feng smiled slightly and asked: "Kobe, won't you play against me?"

Kobe was almost mad.The other Lakers players also felt that Ye Feng was a bit too decisive, and he really did everything he could to win.

With that interview, both of them had no way out and had to win, and Kobe's pressure was even greater.Kobe's defender was Josh Smith, and Ye Feng handed it over to Ariza.Now Jackson is even more convinced that Ye Feng's provocative intention is to irritate Kobe, make him lose his calm judgment, and score desperately to destroy the team's internal and external integration.This is how the Clippers win, it is difficult for them to defend the Lakers inside.

But Kobe didn't match up with Ye Feng, as if he was retreating. Before the game started, the momentum of the Lakers was weakened by three points.

The game started, Bynum won the basketball, and the Lakers went first.In the frontcourt, Fisher passed the ball to Kobe. As soon as he caught the ball, Ye Feng was close to him.This is a method learned from Artest to reduce unnecessary consumption. It is impossible to prevent Kobe from receiving the ball throughout the game. He has to conserve his energy and play well in the entire series.Kobe dribbled the ball laterally, and the audience shouted for one, hoping that Kobe could overwhelm Ye Feng's arrogance, but Kobe passed the ball to Ariza on the right. sol.Hayes tops behind Gasol.

Height 215CM vs. 198CM, the seemingly disparate confrontation began.In fact, Gasol has a lot more headaches against Hayes than against Love.Hayes' only defensive weakness is his height. Even O'Neill has to struggle to resist him, and he can keep up with his quick steps if he wants to break through.Hitting Hayes is almost only a jump shot.In the league, the people Hayes is most afraid of are Nowitzki and Zach Randolph. The mid-range shots of those two are too accurate, and he can resist the other insiders.

Gasol dribbled the ball twice, the Clippers didn't mean to double-team the wing, and Ye Feng followed Kobe on the outside.Gasol turned around for a jumper and the ball went wide.Love got stuck inside and grabbed a backcourt rebound.

As soon as Love entered the interior, Ye Feng, Smith, and Tony Allen immediately stepped off. Love passed to Tony Allen, and the running and bombing began.Relying on talent to play fast, not making shots and grabbing offensive rebounds is the Clippers' magic weapon. Ye Feng scored 82 points by relying on this.This season, they rank third in the league in offensive rebounds and second in the league in field goal attempts. Only the Warriors, whose offense almost never lands, have taken more shots than them.

Allen passed to Ye Feng on the right, Ariza followed up, and Ye Feng passed to Smith who was in the middle.Smith, who runs powerfully, mostly relies on cutting layups or dunks.

Kobe's body is not as good as Smith's, he can't get stuck, and he can't foul. Smith takes the ball and follows Kobe in three steps, and goes to the basketball to score, 2-0.

The Lakers' offense still went inside according to Jackson's arrangement, this time it was passed to Bynum.Bynum singled Love on the left side, dribbled the ball to the middle, turned around, and scored with a hook shot. 2 to 2.

His hook was trained by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar himself, and his scoring ability has improved a bit compared to last season, averaging 14.4 points per game.

Love lost the ball first and was a little depressed, so he slapped the basketball hard.Allen shouted, "Don't worry, just get stuck."

As soon as Allen dribbled the ball past the center circle, he was pressed by the Lakers players, almost forcing him to make a pass error, and Ye Feng staggered to control the basketball.

The Lakers' halftime press was very smart. After halftime, Allen's only choice was to pass forward. No one behind him could respond. Passing back was a return violation.At the same time, Allen still has the possibility of returning the ball.Ariza was close to him, and Ye Feng couldn't turn around on the outside, so he stood still, and Allen ran past him, and he passed the ball.

Allen's speed is very fast, catch the ball away from Fisher, rushed to the three-point line, Ariza had to switch defenses, and Ye Feng moved to the high position at the same time.Allen made a quick stop and passed the ball back high.

Dislocation attack, Fisher defends Ye Feng. 185cm to 205cm, there is a difference of 20 centimeters, plus the arm span, the gap is so large that it cannot be made up. (Ye Feng has grown two centimeters in height and wingspan in the past two years)

He caught the ball and made a jumper! 4 to 2.

The Lakers are still in the triangle offense, Gasol pulls to the high position to support, Hayes defends, Gasol catches the ball with his back and one hand, sends the ball over Hayes' head, and gives it to Kobe.Kobe Bryant singles Ye Feng.

In this game, Thibodeau did not arrange a zone defense, but used the full-court man-to-man tactics common in schools to target the Lakers' offense.The triangle offense is to create singles opportunities for the stars. The Clippers are single defenses, and they can switch positions when encountering pick-and-rolls.

The best solution for defense is to press the opponent to shoot in unfamiliar areas. Kobe is accurate in every position, which is his strength.To defend him, you can't relax for a moment, you must try your best to block the shot.

Ye Feng was one step away from Kobe.If he were to fight someone else, Kobe would be able to pull directly, but facing Ye Feng, he might cover this distance.Based on this alone, Kobe felt more uncomfortable than usual. The players all pulled away. Kobe dribbled the ball with his left hand and led it to the middle. The ball changes direction to the right, ready to break the baseline.

Kobe often used this kind of breakthrough. Ye Feng began to observe when he was in the Lakers, and he also watched a lot of videos.At this time, if the defender forcibly blocks the breakthrough line, as long as there is physical contact, the referee may call a blocking foul if he touches Kobe.So he didn't block, but used the following method, raised one hand high, followed Kobe from the side, and followed him all the way to the basket.

To defend well, you must follow closely. Kobe leaned into the basket, took the ball with his right hand and jumped up in one step. Ye Feng also jumped up under the basket, ready to block his shot with his left hand.

Kobe pulled the bar in the air, retracted his right hand and flew to the other side of the basket, evaded the block and made a backhand layup, but another person flew up from the other side of the basket, Smith nailed the big cap and pressed the ball on the backboard, Haye Si turned from the high position in time, received the basketball and held it in his arms.

The audience was quiet for a while, Kobe was blocked on his first shot, and the fans were a little disappointed.The tactics Thibodeau arranged were all against Kobe.It doesn't matter if Ariza scores, Kobe doesn't want to get an easy shot, this is the goal of the Clippers.If Kobe passes the ball, the outside line will rely on rotation. Fisher and Ariza can shoot, but neither of them can score high.

What's even more damaging is that Thibodeau's main attack point at the beginning was not Ye Feng, but Kobe's Smith, who was in charge of defense.When Ye Feng was injured, the Clippers arranged the Eagles' offensive tactics for Smith.

Ye Feng caught the ball in two steps outside the three-second zone of the baseline, attracting Ariza's defense. Smith used Love's off-ball screen to throw off Kobe. As soon as he rushed up, Ye Feng passed the ball.Smith didn't stop taking the ball, striding away from Gasol, who was changing defenses, and went into the basketball. 6 to 2.

The Clippers made all 3 shots and took the initiative to start the game.

(End of this chapter)