NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 101 [No Hesitation]

At the end of the third quarter, the score between the two sides came to 86:84.

The Sonics lead by only two points.

In the first half of the third quarter, the Sonics used their three-pointer tactics to catch up with the score and complete the overtake.

Later, after Zen master sent a small lineup, the Sonics' three-point shooting tactics were restricted. They decisively began to use their height advantage to play, and the effect was good.

After Lu Yusheng left the field, the reason why the Lakers were able to bite the score was because Kobe started his unsolvable offensive mode and scored all kinds of incredible goals.

"Mark, which side do you think has a better chance of winning this game?" Standall asked.

"It's still not easy to say. Logically speaking, Kobe is in superb form now, and the Lakers should have a good chance, but the potential crisis for the Lakers is that in the third quarter, Zen Master let Kobe play for too long."

Mark Jackson said bluntly, "In the second half of the third quarter, the reason why the Sonics did not open the score is because they were still unable to limit Kobe's terrifying offense, but the problem now is that Kobe has wasted too much If the Lakers can't let him rest in the first half of the fourth quarter, it's hard to say whether Kobe can stand up and dominate the game in the end."

"But I feel that with the current situation on the court, Zen Master might not dare to take Kobe off to rest. After all, the current offense is completely directed at Kobe. If Kobe is replaced to rest, there will be no offensive tactical core on the court. ’ said Standall.

"And if Lu is replaced, the Sonics will continue to use his shooting problems to target him, and it will still be a big problem."

"This is indeed a difficult problem, but I think Zen master will definitely let Lu play."

"why?"

Mark Jackson said, "Zen Master never let Kobe play too much time. Even in the difficult situation of last season's playoffs, Zen Master will allow Kobe to get enough rest. This is his protection. And, I think Lu should also be given opportunities, young people should be given more opportunities to face setbacks, so that they can grow faster."

Mark Jackson's guess was accurate. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Zen master really replaced Kobe and let Lu Yusheng reappear.

Of course, the bad news is that Odom and Bynum were also replaced.

After all, they are the main force, and it is unrealistic to keep them on the bench.

"Now the pressure is on the Lakers. Their big man lineup defended the Sonics' three-pointers before. The effect of defending the Sonics' three-pointers was terrible. Whether it can change now, I think it's hard to say."

Mark Jackson said, "On the offensive end, their pressure is even greater. After all, Kobe is not on the court, especially Lu, his pressure will be even greater. If his shooting problem affects the Lakers' offense, the Sonics If the point difference is widened, then the game will be hard to say."

"Yeah, I hope he can find a way to break the targeted defense that the Sonics gave him." Stendall said.

The Sonics' offensive round.

Seeing that the Lakers replaced Odom and Odom, the Sonics were very decisive and immediately organized their three-pointer tactics.

Ray Allen, Lewis, and Lucidno, these three pitchers, began to constantly find teammates to screen off the ball and create space for them to shoot!

Lu Crednor took the initiative to come over and perform an off-ball pick-and-roll with Lewis, and Lu Yusheng yelled at Odom, "Switch!"

Odom also understood, and immediately switched defenses.

But unexpectedly, just after Odom switched to Luc Credno, Muhammad came out from the inside again and picked up a pick-and-roll for Luc Credno.

The pick-and-roll was very solid. Bynum, who was defending Mohammed, wanted to switch defenses with Odom at the first time, but after all, the movement speed of his feet was too slow, which still gave Lucidno a certain shot space!

Ray Allen's ball arrived quickly!
In desperation, Lu Yusheng gave Bynum a hard push from behind, pushing him in the direction of Lucidno!
This boost just made Bynum rush to the front of Luc Crednour who was shooting.

He jumped to block the shot in a hurry!

Although he didn't cover it, with his height and wingspan, he still interfered with Lucidno's three-pointer.

Hard work!
In the slow motion, everyone noticed the detail of Lu Yusheng pushing Bynum hard, and the audience couldn't help laughing.

Standall laughed, "The defense of this ball looks really funny. I didn't expect Lu to help his teammates defend in this way."

Mark Jackson also said with a smile, "These insiders of the Lakers moved too slowly today. When Bynum switched defenses, he couldn't keep up with Luc Crednour. This is outrageous. Fortunately, Lu pushed Give him a hand, otherwise this three-pointer may be scored."

On the defensive end, Lu Yusheng is not too afraid. Even with today's scumbags, he can command them to defend.

But when it came to the offensive end, Lu Yusheng immediately lost his mind. Although he had already made up his mind when he went on the court, he didn't know if he could succeed.

The Lakers play pick-and-roll tactics.

However, the Sonics defended the Lakers' pick-and-roll tactics. They didn't go forward to delay Lu Yusheng at all, nor did they double-team him. They just resolutely retreated and let him shoot.

They decided that Lu Yusheng didn't dare to shoot at all.

In this way, the pick-and-roll tactics that Lu Yusheng has always been good at are almost invalid.

But this time, what the Sonics defensive players did not expect was that,

Lu Yusheng didn't hesitate at all, he just pulled up and voted! ! !
Supersonic inside players try to jump up to interfere with Lu Yusheng!

This is what Lu Yusheng got from the Zen master.

As Zen Master said, the shooting difference between him and Kobe lies in his shooting confidence.

Faced with Ray Allen's three blocked shots, Kobe's shots were still stable, and his technical movements were not deformed at all, because he believed in his heart that these three people would never be able to block his shots.

As for Lu Yusheng, because he had the inner demon of not being able to make a shot before, a little interference from the opponent can completely distract him from his shooting.

In fact, whether it was Baron Davis of the previous Warriors or the big man from the Supersonics, they all gave Lu Yusheng enough shooting space, and it was impossible to block Lu Yusheng's shot.

Therefore, what Lu Yusheng has to do is to focus on shooting the ball with all his heart.

Just like the unguarded shot in practice, it's enough to just focus on the shot itself.

Therefore, Lu Yusheng shot the ball very resolutely and decisively, without any other distractions, and just simply completed the shot.

However, this ball...

Rinse out the basket.

"Oh, no," Stendall lamented, "I thought I was going to score this goal. I felt that the strength and angle were just right, but unfortunately I still didn't score."

Mark Jackson said, "Although Lu didn't score this goal, what is different from before is that he shot this ball very decisively without any hesitation. I think this is a good sign. If you want to make a ball, you must You have to dare to vote."

"But the goal is still missed. I am a little worried. Will Lu lose confidence completely and become more hesitant. If that is the case, it will be bad."

However, Stendall's worries were unnecessary, because the next round of the Lakers' offense, when Lu Yusheng and Walton picked and rolled, and the Sonics' defense was still shrinking, Lu Yusheng did not hesitate at all and still shot directly. !

……

(still still today)
(End of this chapter)