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After hearing Cousins' assurance, Vogel nodded with satisfaction, then patted Cousins ​​on the shoulder, and said:
"Your task is very heavy, pay attention to fighting him, and protecting yourself!"

After finishing speaking, Vogel waved his hand to signal the players to rest.

At this time, the Philadelphia 76ers were on the bench.

Because the Philadelphia 76ers played well, Rivers didn't make any major adjustments. He just encouraged the players and focused on filling Embiid with a large bowl of chicken soup.

Rivers is also worthy of being a master of chicken soup. Embiid, who was still panting heavily, was obviously a little more excited after hearing Rivers' words.

Rivers was very relieved to see Embiid, who was in a better state of mind, and then took the tactical board and focused on some tactics for creating singles space.

Obviously, Rivers still wants to use Embiid's fiery touch to continue to let Embiid continue to play singles.

Embiid enjoyed the feeling of the team boss's unlimited firepower. Hearing Rivers' arrangement, Embiid nodded and agreed, patted his chest to ensure that he could complete the task.

After a simple arrangement, the game restarted and players from both sides returned to the field.

Philadelphia 76ers possession.

Harden advanced the ball to the frontcourt, and after reaching the top of the arc, he made a tactical gesture.

The 76ers players who saw this tactical gesture moved one after another, and the entire offensive formation was instantly pulled apart.

At this time, Embiid also quickly ran to the free throw line to receive the ball.

After getting the ball, Boucher immediately stuck it to Embiid's face, without giving Embiid a single shot.

Facing Boucher's defense, Embiid murmured in his heart.

Why did this defensive strategy change so much all of a sudden?

After muttering, Embiid moved quickly.

Switching to a back-up state, Embiid carried Boucher and went inside.

Under the gap in physical fitness and strength, it is still very easy for Embiid to back Boucher.

But after reaching the inside, Embiid found that Cousins' defense came immediately.

In the interior, a double-teaming trend quickly formed.

Cousins ​​and Boucher, two big men, are both over 2 meters tall and have even longer wingspans.

The four long arms are raised high, enveloping Embiid.

The inside line forms a double-team, and the 76ers teammates on the outside line must have vacancies. Of course Embiid knows such a simple truth.

But at the same time, Covington, James and Brogdon on the outside of the Lakers are watching, quickly judging Embiid's passing route in their minds.

Moreover, Embiid still has four long arms covering his head at this time. How easy is it for Embiid to pass the ball in such an environment?

Moreover, Embiid's passing ability is not that good compared to his other abilities.

But no matter how difficult it is, Embiid has to move. He is now in the three-second zone. If he doesn't move, he may be called an offensive three-second violation.

Looking quickly with his eyes, Embiid quickly passed the ball in his hand.

And just as the basketball was spinning in the air, a big hand quickly confiscated the ball!
That's right, it's James.

He cut off Embiid's pass quickly with his eyes and hands, and then quickly took the ball and made a fast break.

Near the three-point line, James took a big step, and after getting a little closer to the basket, James directly exploded the ball for three steps, smashed the tomahawk and dunked, and successfully scored two points!

Seeing this, Embiid shook his head helplessly.

The ball once again returned to the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Harden waved at Embiid, signaling Embiid to run to a low position.

Seeing Harden's gesture, Embiid nodded, then moved quickly to the low post.

To Embiid's surprise, it was not Boucher who defended Embiid this time, but Cousins.

To be honest, Cousins' defensive ability is definitely not strong now, and he can still be seen with his tendons, which can be regarded as a defensive meat shield.

Embiid also knows the characteristics of Cousins. At this time, facing Cousins' defense, Embiid decisively stuck in his position and reached out for the ball.

Harden saw Embiid's gesture, and then noticed Cousins ​​​​behind Embiid. He froze for a moment, and then quickly passed the ball to Embiid.

In Harden's view, letting Cousins ​​defend Embiid, isn't this a reward?

In fact, as Harden thought, after Embiid received the ball, he continued to test his back.

At this time, Cousins, at the moment Embiid received the ball, he immediately stuck to Embiid, defending Embiid very intently, and focused on defending Embiid's shooting, forcing him to go forward. inside line in.

Seeing Cousins' defense like this, Embiid also knew that he couldn't shoot the ball.

Even if Cousins' defensive footsteps are pulled further, this pair of physical talents and long arms are not for display. It is not easy to shoot with Cousins' long arms.

Therefore, Embiid simply lowered his center of gravity, and the ball protector stuck Cousins ​​and then turned inside.

Cousins' defensive attitude is very serious, but after all, the defensive pace is too slow. You know, as a center, Embiid's offensive pace is very fast!

In this way, Embiid successfully reached the inside and blocked half of Cousins.

It is not easy to layup directly from this position, so Embiid made another effort and hit Cousins ​​hard.

Although the collision opened up a little room for shooting, it was not easy. After all, Cousins' tonnage can be placed here.

But fortunately, Embiid's handwork was very good, and the goal was still improved.

Obviously, the energy consumption of this ball can be much greater than the previous outside shot.

Seeing this situation on the field, Lin Fei smiled slightly.

At the same time, he secretly praised Vogel in his heart.

I have to say that Vogel's lineup is really wonderful, and it has set a trap for Embiid invisibly.

The bait of this trap is Cousins!
You know, Cousins' poor defensive ability is known throughout the league.

Embiid must also know that Boucher will definitely interfere when the offensive end shoots from the outside, but if he makes a strong attack from the inside, he will be facing Cousins!

This is much easier to play, and the hit rate will not be low!
Therefore, Embiid's desire to play inside will also rise sharply. In this case, he will fall into the trap set by the Lakers for him.

That's right, it's easier for Embiid to attack Cousins ​​on the inside at this time, but attacking on the inside is very energy-consuming, especially facing a strong man like Cousins!

Since the start of the game, most of the 76ers' shots have been completed by Embiid. Now his physical strength has declined.

Not only that, but on the defensive end, Embiid has been repeatedly targeted by the Lakers, and his physical decline has become even more serious!

When Embiid's physical strength declines to a certain level, the Lakers only need to send Howard, who has a strong defensive ability, on the court. At that time, Embiid's inside attack efficiency may directly drop a lot!

At that time, even if Embiid chooses to pass the ball, it will not help.

Because of Embiid's crazy shots in the first half of the game, the teammates didn't have a few shots, and the touch must be cold, especially Harden.

As a big ball-holding core, Harden's touch is definitely not guaranteed without the ball in his hands.

At that time, the 76ers will collapse across the board.

The game on the court is like playing a big game of chess, and the coaches of both sides are like two chess players who are playing against each other.

And Vogel's set of serial traps has gradually lured 76ers coach Rivers to destruction.

The fact also developed as Vogel expected. Under the temptation of Cousins, Embiid frequently launched a strong attack on the inside with the ball. point.

But fortunately, the Lakers on the offensive end are still very powerful. With Brogdon's command and deployment, the point difference has not been widened too much!

The time lasted until the end of halftime, the Lakers trailed by 15 points, and the two sides entered the intermission.