Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 295 Advantages
296. Advantages

"bet?"

Among TNT's three major commentators, Barkley is the most shameless, and O'Neal is the weirdest.

If it were Kenny Smith, honestly, he didn't seem to have that much fun.

However, this guy is not making trouble on the bright side, but fanning the flames secretly.

Every time Barkley speaks big words, Kenny Smith must be fanning the flames.

Every time Barkley and O'Neal argue, it must be caused by this guy.

No, he obviously grasped Barkley's lifeblood.

Hearing this, Charles Barkley's eyes lit up immediately, and his background as an old gambler burst out instantly.

You know, this guy can become good friends with Michael Jordan.

Anyone who can become friends with an old gambler must be another gambler.

Barkley said with a look of surprise: "Bet? Oh, Gary, don't you know that I am the number one bettor in the NBA?"

Kenny Smith smiled and said nothing. He was no stranger to Barkley's pretentious and habitual offender.

"Okay, my dear gambler, let us guess who will win this game?"

Hearing this, Barkley hesitated.

He likes to talk big, but that doesn't mean he's stupid. What's going on now, the Lakers are more than ten points behind.

Moreover, this is the home court of the Supersonics, and the Supersonics look like a rainbow!
In this case, the Lakers have little chance of winning.

Don't look at his good words, he believes that O'Neill can handle everything, and Phil Jackson can solve all problems.

To put it bluntly, this is just his pride in not admitting defeat.

No matter how good O'Neal is, even if Phil Jackson knows how to win, things are not so absolute.

Even Michael Jordan can't win every game, why should you?
Put simply, Barkley isn't as confident as he sounds.

It's just that they have already uttered harsh words, and it is impossible to admit cowardly at this time.

"Bet, of course it's okay, the NBA's No. [-] gambling king can't lose."

"Okay, Charles, how do you say you bet?"

"Let's just take a gamble, who can get the higher score? Kobe, or the king? I think it's Kobe!"

Hearing this, Kenny Smith was speechless. Can you be more shameless?
The Sonics' defensive strategy is obviously to limit O'Neal, and then slightly relax the perimeter defense.

Among the Lakers, who gets more opportunities when O'Neal is restricted?
Naturally Kobe.

In the first half, the problem has already been explained. 15 shots in the half are already exaggerated.

That is to say, the Supersonic's defensive flexibility is very good, and Wang Hao and Gary Payton kept an eye on Kobe.

This makes Kobe's efficiency a bit low, and now he has 16 points in the half.

As for Wang Hao, his performance in the first half was definitely not bad, and his efficiency was even much higher than that of Kobe.

He made 9 of 5 shots, but with only 2 free throws, Wang Hao scored 13 points in the half.

The three-point gap is not that big, but the chances are quite obvious, and it is estimated that the same will be the case in the second half.

"Well, I believe Wang's three-point shot will solve everything."

Although a little uncertain, what Kenny Smith said was extremely firm.

I didn't know, I thought he was really a fan of Wang Hao.

In fact, Kenny Smith can also change the way of gambling like Barkley did, and if it doesn't work, just play tricks.

It's just that, as a more professional commentator, Kenny Smith certainly can't do this.

Barkley is shameless, and O'Neal makes money.

This has indeed attracted a large number of fans, but not everyone likes it.

O'Neal and Barkley gained a lot of popularity because of this, so why is Smith the Big Three?
Just because he is more able to control the rhythm.

He knows when to let Barkley speak up and when to let O'Neal make money.

All he needs to do is control the rhythm of the court, just like he once did as a point guard.

Kenny Smith agreed to Barkley's bet not because he believed in Wang Hao, nor because he was sure of winning.

It's just because he thinks the topic is almost over.

Next, the TV station needs to broadcast advertisements, and after the advertisements is the next game.

The second half of the game is about to start, and players from both sides have already appeared in the player channel.

What adjustments did the Lakers make in the second half?What was Phil Jackson's solution to the problem?
All the TV broadcasts are talking about this topic.

Wang Hao didn't know either. In fact, the entire Sonics team didn't care too much.

Instead of focusing on what your opponent does, focus on your own problems.

As long as the supersonic speed does it according to the established rhythm, everything is not a problem.

"Di!"

With the whistle of the referee, the second half of the game began, and another round of competition between the two sides officially started.

With the Supersonics' offensive possession, Gary Payton faced Lynch Hunter with the ball and suddenly broke through to his right.

Lynch Hunter didn't dare to be careless, and hurriedly followed.

It's just that, just now, he stepped out and bumped into a person suddenly.

Lynch Hunter almost fell to the ground, it really caught him off guard.

He didn't even notice the pick-and-roll, let alone notice that it was Wang Hao's pick-and-roll.

And at such a moment, Gary Payton has gained room for a breakthrough, and then quickly entered the inside line.

Kobe had no choice but to choose to keep up with Gary.

As for Wang Hao, it is natural to hand it over to Lynch Hunter at this time, if he does not ask him to defend him, at least he must not lose his position.

It's a pity that the confrontation just now made it impossible for Lynch Hunter to keep up with Wang Hao immediately.

But at this time, Wang Hao has quickly pulled away to the other side.

It has to be said that Kobe's speed is very fast, even if Gary Payton got a breakthrough space, he was caught up by him in a daze.

However, at this moment, Gary Payton suddenly jumped up and threw the ball out.

The direction of the ball is obviously from Wang Hao.

Without any delay, Wang Hao, who was outside the three-point line, quickly chose to shoot after receiving the ball.

Lynch Hunter came a step late, even if he stretched his body as much as possible, he still couldn't disturb Wang Hao.

"Shh!"

This level of defense, for Wang Hao, is no different from normal training.

With a three-pointer, the Sonics continued to expand the point difference.

The 16-point difference undoubtedly made the Lakers fans a little desperate. The team has come to the brink of losing.

Also desperate, and Charles Barkley.

What do you mean, this game has just started, and Wang Hao's personal score has already caught up with Kobe?

It's okay to lose the bet, but the problem is that he has already used cheating methods, but if he still loses, then there is a problem.

Everyone is a face-saving person. Is he so shameless?
Kenny Smith was very happy: "How is it? Charles, as I said, don't underestimate Wang."

Charles glanced at Kenny Smith speechlessly, disdainful, as an old man, who doesn't know who?

When they were still playing games in the league, the Rockets had a lot of battles with the Sonics.

As Gary Payton's opponent, Kenny Smith was also tortured. This guy is not very friendly to Gary Payton.

"Kenny, it's too early!"

Charles Barkley is really helpless. He thinks the Lakers will win. The situation of the Lakers is very bad now.

He bet that Kobe could get a higher score, and now it seems that it is a bit difficult!

It is very frustrating to lose no matter what!

The Lakers players naturally know that the current situation is very bad, and they will lose if they are not careful.

The Lakers didn't dare to be careless, and quickly cheered up, especially O'Neal, who didn't want to lose.

No, after returning to the inside this time, he was stuck in his position. Just as PJ Brown was about to let go, the Lakers' pass followed.

According to Phil Jackson's arrangement, in order to pass the ball to O'Neal, Lynch Hunter directly chose to hang the pass.

Needless to say, the effect is very good.

O'Neill's body is too thick, even if PJ Brown sticks it up with all his strength, there is still a big gap.

Coupled with O'Neal's jumping ability, in this case, it is easy to catch the ball.

Moreover, once the ball is received, it is to face the basket directly, and scoring is not too easy.

Without giving Wang Hao a chance to double-team, O'Neal directly dunked with both hands, as if he was going to drag the basket off.

"Come, come again!"

O'Neill looked up to the sky and roared, as if he was going to climb the big plane of the Empire State Building.

However, before he finished venting, the Supersonics had already counterattacked at the fastest speed.

O'Neill's face turned black, and he hates this kind of thing the most. He has played a wonderful shot, and he hasn't vented yet, and he wants to go back to defense!
Fortunately, this time, O'Neal suffocated to help defend, and rushed to the outside in time to prevent Lewis' mid-range jumper.

Needless to say, such a large lump of meat is rushing towards the face, and such an oppressive force is really not easy.

The successful defense this time seems to have given the Lakers another opportunity to close the score.

It's still the same old way, give the ball to O'Neal.

It's just that PJ Brown made adjustments in time, and instead of continuing to advance, he kept pestering.

It's just that the huge power gap between the two sides makes PJ Brown's entanglement less effective.

What's more, it still depends on the defense of other people.

This time, Lynch Hunter didn't hold the ball anymore, but immediately handed the ball to Bryant.

Bryant's threat is enough to deter the supersonic double team.

Of course, the premise is that Kobe is willing to pass the ball, and O'Neal is also willing to pass the ball when he is double-teamed.

Obviously, in the first half, neither of them did a good job in this regard.

Phil Jackson focused on solving this problem during the halftime break, and Kobe naturally didn't dare to compete.

He gave the ball to O'Neal immediately, and O'Neal was observing and looking for opportunities.

Gary Payton was also polite, and he jumped at the first time when he found the right time, double-teaming first.

If it was the first half of the game, there is nothing to say, O'Neal must have come by himself.

It's just that, what Phil Jackson said at halftime made him calm down, and he didn't just think about himself.

"Trust your teammates with your mouth and give the ball to your teammates. Only when they are threatening enough can you get a chance."

Even Jordan, under the persuasion of Phil Jackson, can give up the ball, let alone O'Neal.

In fact, as an insider, O'Neal is not obsessed with the ball, what he needs is the right to end.

Now that you are double-teamed and have no chance, then just hand over the ball, that would be fine.

Without too much delay, O'Neal immediately threw the ball to Bryant.

It's just that, before Kobe could make a move, a figure had already rushed over and appeared in front of Kobe.

That's right, it was Wang Hao.

The Supersonic's defense, in addition to being extremely oppressive, is his fast rotation.

Lynch Hunter was emptied, but Michael Reid can help defend in place at any time.

Although this is the case, it's just that what Kobe should do is pass the ball.

After all, only by transmitting the ball can the Supersonics' defense be constantly mobilized and opportunities found.

It's just that, for Kobe, one-on-one, isn't this a big open space?

Without any hesitation, Kobe chose to break through.

Of course, his choice is not wrong. After all, if you really give the opportunity to others, even if there is an empty seat, you may not be able to get in.

In this case, it is better to do it yourself.

Kobe is very fast, stepping out with one step, he gained a physical advantage.

It's just that, Wang Hao is not bad, he hastily exerted a physical confrontation on Kobe to prevent him from breaking through too easily.

Coupled with the advantages of height and wingspan, he almost completely covered Kobe, and he was still trying his best to get the ball with his left hand.

Needless to say, with the increase in physical confrontation, Kobe was really overwhelmed, and it was a bit difficult to be squeezed.

Not only that, Wang Hao's fingertips actually touched the basketball, although he failed to snatch it, but Kobe let it go.

Barely regain control of the ball, but Kobe has no chance to continue to break through.

At this time, Rashad Lewis also quickly double-teamed.

In this case, passing the ball is obviously a better choice, but it is not Kobe Bryant's choice.

Kobe jumped up with all his strength, leaned back, and threw the ball with difficulty.

During the confrontation, the body was unable to fully maintain balance, and it floated backwards to make a shot.

As you can imagine, the shot went out of the frame.

Little blacksmith achievement +1
Because it hit the front of the rim, the basketball bounced out and just landed on top of Wang Hao's head.

In this case, he would naturally not miss it, grabbed the rebound immediately, and then immediately launched a fast break.

Kobe sat on the ground because it was too difficult to shoot, and there was no way to stop Wang Hao.

Reagan Fox reacted promptly and caught up immediately.

Just when he was hesitating to foul, Wang Hao had already made a move.

It's just that he didn't choose to layup, but casually threw the basketball near the basket.

Reagan Fox hurriedly turned his head, hoping to get the ball back.

However, the moment he turned his head, a figure suddenly rushed over and leaped high.

That's right, it's PJ Brown.

As for O'Neill, this time has just crossed the halftime, a bit late.

After all, the O'Neal of today is no better than the O'Neal of the Magic period, who was able to play fast breaks.

Flying into the air, PJ Brown took the basketball with both hands and slammed it hard toward the hoop.

(End of this chapter)