Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 293 Lakers

Especially Wang Hao, who is already a top star in the NBA.

This season, after a month of fighting, Wang Hao averaged 32.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.

In addition, he averaged 2.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.

The perimeter defensive gate formed by Wang Hao and Gary Payton can limit the perimeter offense of most teams.

As for offense, the Sonics averaged 105.7 points per game this season, second only to the Kings.

It's just that the Kings' defense is not enough at all. They win purely by scoring more.

In addition, the Supersonics also have a very good statistic, that is, the control of mistakes.

You know, as a fast-paced offensive team, their turnovers are only 11.8 times.

In the entire league, there are only two teams that can keep the average turnover below 12 times per game.

The other is the Mavericks, which is also a team that advocates offense.

While reducing turnovers, the Sonics were able to force opponents to 15.5 turnovers per game.

This is the benefit of the supersonic perimeter oppressive defense.

Of these 15.5 turnovers, as long as 10 of them can be converted into a transition attack, it will be at least 20 points!

The Sonics have never been a team that can only attack, and their defense is not bad at all.

Before the game even started, the level of attention had already climbed to the extreme.

No, on the training day of November 11, countless media appeared in the Sonics training hall.

For the media, the NBA naturally needs all kinds of satisfaction, so it prepared a special interview session.

"Wang, Shaq said he would settle the fight easily, what do you think?"

Not only the Sonics, but the Lakers will only enjoy more attention. After all, they are the championship.

Gary Payton and Wang Hao have a good relationship with O'Neal, but it's only outside the court.

If you step onto the basketball court, no one will be polite.

"Shaq is very confident, but it's not what Shaq said with his mouth.

However, even if it is the defending champion, it is impossible to make the opponent admit defeat with a single sentence.

I won't throw in the towel, the Sonics won't throw in the towel, and Seattle won't throw in the towel. "

Another reporter asked: "Wang, you have lost to the Lakers for two consecutive years, so what about this year?"

Speaking of this, it is really frustrating.

Just entered the league, just in time for the Lakers' dynastic period, and they meet each other in the playoffs every time.

The final result can be imagined.

It's just that, the first time, the second time is fine, the same failure, Wang Hao does not allow the third time.

"There is an old saying in China that there are only three things. I believe that this season will definitely have a different result."

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After the reporter left, Wang Hao could feel that the atmosphere inside the team became a little more serious.

The defeat in the Western Conference finals last season, although the Sonics were holding their breath up and down, but the pressure was not small.

Losing all the time might become a habit.

For example, the Trail Blazers led by Draxler, such as the Lakers led by Elgin Baylor.

In fact, even the jazz team led by two old monsters is the same.

After losing again and again, it may be difficult to win back.

Although this is just the regular season, it is equally crucial to the Sonics.

It's about confidence and morale within the team.

On November 11, Wang Hao got up as usual, ready to go to the team's training hall.

There is no training session this morning, but the tactical lesson prepared by the head coach, today's targeted tactical arrangement.

Different opponents have different strengths and weaknesses, and these are places that can be targeted.

Sometimes, a week of hard training is not as good as a proper tactical arrangement.

In the age without mobile phones, Wang Hao could only get used to reading newspapers.

Turning to the sports page, as expected, the major media are all paying attention to the game between the Sonics and the Lakers.

Of course, the Lakers are the focus.

Kobe and O'Neal have occupied the covers of several media, and occasionally Wang Hao and Gary Payton will be there.

"This little hand snake really can't speak!"

Wang Hao watched the ESPN news, which was a report about the game, and also interviewed Kobe.

"Sonics? For the championship to come, we don't need to pay attention to any team, all games are the same."

If you can't talk, talk less!

However, although Kobe's words are ugly, they also make sense. This is the low position of the championship.

As a winner, there is no need to pay too much attention to the loser.

Of course, Wang Hao believes that this is what Kobe said on the bright side, the Lakers can't really be so arrogant.

Not to mention the Sonics, even other strong teams in the playoffs deserve enough attention from the Lakers.

After all, who can say for sure about the game?
On November 11, this much-anticipated game came as scheduled.

Such a focus battle, of course, must be broadcast live across the United States, and there are even many TV broadcasts overseas.

The fans in Seattle were also very strong, stepping into the arena one after another, making the entire key arena plunged into a sea of ​​green.

What's the matter, there is something wrong with this color.

The only good news is that the jersey only needs to be worn on the body, not on the head.

It can be said that joining the supersonic directly solved Wang Hao's idea of ​​wearing a helmet.

This game can be described as sparks hitting the earth.

The Sonics topped the record list with a record of 16 wins and 1 loss, followed by the Lakers.

At present, the record of the Lakers is 14 wins and 1 loss, ranking behind the Sonics only because they played fewer games.

Moreover, since the new season, the OK combination is in very good condition, averaging 30+ per game.

However, this also illustrates a problem.

That is, the Lakers rely more on the OK combination. Once there is a problem with the OK combination, it will be a big problem.

This season, the Lakers have made a lot of changes.

First of all, Cobra Grant was abandoned, but the Lakers did not have much reinforcement at the power forward position.

In the previous game, the player who partnered with O'Neal inside was called Masaki Walker.

A player who played as a substitute for the Spurs last season and averaged only 5 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Of course, Masaki Walker is just a fake starter. At the fourth position, the Lakers start and Robert Holly.

However, Robert Hawley cannot play the role of Grant.

The inside line the Lakers need is a player who can help O'Neal share the defense.

After all, as we all know, O'Neal is not a very active defensive player.

Unless someone wants to dunk in front of him, otherwise, he seldom takes the initiative, but more passively.

With O'Neal's physical talent, he has never won the rebounding and blocking shots, which already shows the problem.

To say the biggest change for the Lakers, there is another one, and that is the introduction of a small point guard Hunter Lynch.

On the one hand, it is naturally to strengthen the shortcomings of the point guard line. In addition, it is also to have a point guard who can keep up with Iverson.

Needless to say, although history has changed, the Lakers swept the digital team in the finals last season.

It's just that Iverson is still in the game, causing huge troubles for the Lakers.

Of course, the main reason is that Fisher was injured and fractured twice within a year, so he could only find a substitute.

"Di!"

As the referee's whistle sounded, the game officially began, and the Lakers' starters all appeared.

Needless to say, the OK combination of O'Neal and Kobe is naturally needless to say. On the front line, Reagan Fox, who won the championship last season, partnered with Massaki Walker.

As for position control, Fisher is still the first choice, but he can only play as a substitute for the time being.

He went to the German orthopedics department twice within a year. In this case, even if he returns from injury, his playing time is estimated to be limited.

Today's situation is that Lynch Hunt replaces Fisher in the starting lineup.

Unsurprisingly, in the first round of the scramble, O'Neal firmly gained the upper hand and succeeded in jumping the ball.

Don't look at O'Neal's lack of active defense, but this guy is very concerned about the issue of possession of the ball.

Lynch Hunter dribbled the ball for half court, but he handed the ball to Kobe before half court.

It can only be said that Kobe is not in this position today.

Now the Lakers' tactics, the first thing to look for is naturally O'Neal, the team leader.

O'Neal went on a rampage all the way, and PJ Brown tried his best to stop him, but he was not O'Neal's opponent at all.

Without any effort, O'Neal at this time has already suppressed PJ Brown and reached out for the ball.

Lynch Hunter didn't dare to delay, and wanted to pass the ball immediately.

Wang Hao was immediately disturbed, but Lynch Hunter's pass was very steady and he didn't give a chance at all.

That's right, in today's defensive arrangement, Paul Westphal still let Gary Payton face Kobe first.

In fact, Gary Payton has been very effective in restricting Kobe in the past few seasons in the game against the Lakers.

Wang Hao, on the other hand, needs to focus more on offense in the first half.

At the same time, he can also give full play to his ability to assist defense in a large area.

For the defense of O'Neal, the Sonics have long been prepared to give the ball to O'Neal, and then double-team.

O'Neal actually has the ability to pass the ball, and he averaged more than 3 assists per game more than once in the season.

It's just that he is very similar to Kobe, it's not that he can't pass it on, but it depends on whether he is willing to pass it on.

After Wang Hao failed to intercept Lynch Hunter's pass, he reacted immediately, and immediately double-teamed the moment O'Neal received the ball.

To be honest, at this time, if O'Neal is willing to pass the ball, Lynch Hunter actually has a chance.

It's just that, seeing Wang Hao appearing beside him, O'Neal's first reaction was not to pass the ball.

Rather, one hit two, what a great opportunity!
See, the habit of a little hand snake, to some extent, also has O'Neill's reasons.

O'Neal suddenly exerted strength, trying to fly PJ Brown directly, and then completed the finish.

The fact is also true, under the impact of O'Neal, PJ Brown couldn't bear it at all, and kept scoring back.

However, just as O'Neal got up, a palm cut to the ball firmly and firmly.

O'Neal's protection of the basketball is not bad, but Wang Hao's attack is too fast.

This season, Wang Hao has a steal rating of over 85. So far, he has averaged 2.2 steals per game.

O'Neal yelled, hoping to attract the referee's attention and win a free throw.

It's a pity that the scene just now happened right under the referee's eyelids, and everything was clearly seen.

Wang Hao took control of the ball immediately without any delay, and just rushed forward.

It wasn't just him, Gary Payton and Michael Reid had already rushed out the moment Wang Hao made the steal.

Lynch Hunter wanted to stop Wang Hao, but unfortunately, his body was knocked away by Wang Hao in an instant.

In an instant, a three-on-two situation was formed.

Reagan Fox followed closely behind Michael Reid, but Kobe was very bold thinking about getting closer to the basket.

Very confident, this is a plan to defend against two.

In fact, at this time, what Kobe should do more is to stop Wang Hao and force him to pass the ball.

As for Gary Payton, just let it go, after all, it is a three-pointer, maybe it has improved?

It's just that this is Kobe Bryant, he just wants to choose one or two, and fly with both.

Seeing that Wang Hao was about to attack the basket, Kobe tentatively pressed forward, but still maintained the possibility of returning to defend Gary Payton.

Sure enough, Wang Hao suddenly pushed the ball in the direction of Gary Payton.

Kobe looked like he had succeeded, and was about to return to defense immediately, but when he turned around, Gary Payton didn't have the ball in his hand!

It's on a fake fax.

There was no need to look back, only to hear a bang, and Wang Hao dunked with both hands in front of Kobe.

2:0
It was just a small mistake at the beginning. Kobe didn't care, and neither did the Lakers.

The game continued, and the Lakers' tactic was still to find O'Neal.

Still the same routine as before, Lynch Hunter passed the ball steadily, ensuring that the ball was handed over to O'Neal.

Wang Hao's double team kept up again, but this time, Wang Hao didn't go to the end all at once, but went in a little bit tentatively.

Seeing O'Neal's return pass, he immediately retracted it and took it easy for a while. If Lynch Hunter was in the legend, he would naturally go in again.

For this kind of in and out, Wang Hao is very good at it.

Seeing Wang Hao's extremely quick return to defense, Lynch Hunter didn't have the rhythm space to make a move.

However, as an old player, he is also very experienced. At this time, it is necessary to mobilize Wang Hao and let him keep coming in and out.

Lynch Hunt passed the ball to O'Neal again.

Fearing that the passing route would be intercepted, he deliberately gave a high ball, and he chose a lob pass.

However, at the moment when Lynch Hunter passed the ball, Wang Hao suddenly jumped up in front of him.

Everything seemed to be well-rehearsed, and Wang Hao, who jumped high, directly intercepted the ball with both hands.

Before Lynch Hunter could react, Wang Hao had already dribbled the ball away from Lynch Hunter and rushed towards the Lakers halfcourt.

On the other side, the Kobes who had just come up from the bottom line and were about to respond were dumbfounded.

No, I'm afraid you two are not undercover agents!

It's not incomprehensible to make a mistake at the beginning, but two in a row?
Although he was puzzled, Kobe played it back immediately without any delay.

Moreover, Peter Pan is worthy of being Peter Pan, this speed is really not an exaggeration.

In fact, Wang Hao has a physical advantage, but he was caught up by Kobe.

(End of this chapter)