NBA: Sharks at the peak, guard the basket!

Chapter 405 The Best Defensive Level Talker!

US time, April 5.

Game [-] of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Seattle SuperSonics officially kicks off.

Two hours before the game, the Lakers held a tactical meeting, emphasizing the importance of defense.

In terms of offense, Lin Hong is still the team's first offensive point, but the offensive tasks of several other points are also very important.

The head coach Yinhu finally said: "We have already won an away game. As long as we win this away game again, we will take the absolute initiative. After returning to the home court and getting the match point, the Western Conference finals are basically in sight, so in the g2 game we It must be taken."

At the same time, the Sonics also held a tactical meeting.

"Lin's efficiency is very high, we can't let him go, we must restrict him enough."

After listening to the assistant coach's opinion, coach George Karl looked thoughtfully at Wen Baker aside: "Wen, what do you think?"

Vin Baker's face is not very good-looking. As an All-Star power forward, he needs to double-team with his teammates. This is a kind of humiliation in disguise for him, which means that the team does not trust his defense.

At the same time, it also shows that the team attributed the loss of the G1 game to his unfavorable defense against Lin Hong, which he cannot bear.

"If you have to do that, you have to live with the consequences."

Vin Baker frowned directly, staring directly at George Karl.

He was new here, and he didn't have much respect for George Karl.

"What are you referring to?" George Karl frowned and looked at each other.

"Teaming Lin Hong means relaxing control over Dennis or Eldon, and relaxing the suppression of the Lakers' perimeter. What consequences do you think there will be?" Vin Baker said coldly.

"But if we let Lin Hong go, we won't win." George Karl frowned.

"But I don't see it that way." Vin Baker said expressionlessly.

There was a dispute between the head coach and the core of the team, which made the atmosphere tense in an instant.

The Sonics players looked at each other, but they knew who they should support.

Of course it was manager George Karl, not freshman Vin Baker.

You must know that Rainman Kemp has been given up by the boss. Once they fall out, it shouldn't be too difficult to trade another Vin Baker.

At 07:30, the two teams announced their first starts.

There were not many changes in the lineups of the two sides, but in view of Lin Hong's crazy suppression of Vin Baker in the previous game, all fans focused their attention on this inside contest.

"The Sonics lost the first game, and this game will definitely be desperate. In short, this game should be more difficult for the Lakers."

In the TNT live broadcast, Albert shook his head and smiled.

Kenny Smith curled his lips disapprovingly: "If the Sonics want to win, Vin Baker and Gary Payton must play with high efficiency at the same time.

Lin Hong played very efficiently. If Vin Baker had only an inefficient performance, the Sonics would have no hope of winning. "

Albert continued: "Kenny, for the lineups of both sides, the Lakers do have an advantage inside, but the strength comparison on paper is not comprehensive."

Kenny Smith shook his head and expressed disapproval: "The results of the first match show that the combination of Dennis and Lin is more efficient.

They play more around the rim rather than just shooting outside.

Jump shots allow them to play more easily and have a greater attack range, but in terms of efficiency, they are somewhat unsatisfactory. "

At eight o'clock, the game begins.

"dududu~"

With a whistle, Lin Hong won the jump ball again, and it was the Lakers who launched the first round of offense.

For the current Lakers, the offense basically revolves around Lin and Ke. Eric Snow advances with the ball, Robert Horry responds with a high pick-and-roll, and Lin Hong stands on the edge of the penalty area and waits.

Speaking of it, Lin Hong's height is the best for picking and rolling, but Silver Fox has his own considerations.

If the shots from other positions are missed, Lin Hong and Rodman, the two rebounding champions, are double guaranteed, and the team's offensive rebounds can be guaranteed.

After all, there are no weak teams in the playoffs.

After the pick-and-roll cooperation, Eric Snow broke into the inside, Jose Hawkins came to the defense, and he returned the ball at a tricky angle to Robert Horry who ran back after the pick-and-roll.

"Bang!"

Mr. Key's first strike, after all, the first time is not very critical.

Although Robert Horry has a stable mid-range shot, no one can hit every shot.

The basketball bounced out of the basket, and Schrempf, as the defender, naturally rushed to the basket to grab the rebound before Rodman.

With the previous collision, Vin Baker didn't dare to take any chances, and used all his strength on the card position.

Because the fight for rebounds is often in an instant, Lin Hong was blocked by his opponent and delayed for a while, and the rebound was won by the flat-headed brother Schramff.

Offensive and defensive conversion.

Bryant started pressing directly from the backcourt, eyeing Payton.

Kobe moves faster, after all, Payton is not a speed point guard.

"Gloves, do you have low self-esteem?" Kobe stood in front with a smile, talking trash.

"Why do I feel inferior?" Peyton replied.

"You must know that I am bigger and tougher than you." The corners of Lin Hong's mouth curled up.

Peyton choked, and said angrily: "Fart, I'm bigger than you."

"Bibi."

"Boy, you can't guard against me today!"

Payton sank his focus and hit Kobe with his back. Although he couldn't see the expression on his face, he could feel his anger.

Can't help?
Why can't I prevent it?

Kobe doesn't believe in evil, but he also knows that Payton's backs are very difficult to guard. After all, to become a superstar, every golfer's quotient is amazing.

And Payton is a leader among defenders, and his offense is even more stable like an old dog.

But so what...

Lin Hong's right hand suddenly stabbed Peyton's bottom.

Although Payton is familiar with this technique, he didn't want his lower body to be dug out, so he quickly dribbled and took half a step back.

But at this moment, Kobe suddenly took a step forward, took Payton's right hand and stabbed towards the basketball.

"Oops!"

Payton's body tilted, and the ball instantly escaped the control of his palm.

The next moment, when the ball became a free kick, Kobe gritted his teeth and knocked Payton away with all his strength, almost knocking over the opponent directly. After grabbing the ball with a flying lunge, he immediately launched a fast break.

"Damn!"

Payton cursed angrily, got up and chased after him, but he was too far away, and could only watch Kobe enter the paint with the ball, and then kicked off.

"Bang!"

Flying up with all their strength, under the tomahawk-style dunk, there was a silence at the Sonics home court, and then there were huge boos.

After landing, facing the boos, Kobe shrugged indifferently.

2:0, the Lakers took the lead.

"Be careful! Concentrate your energy and don't make unnecessary mistakes again."

Sonics coach George Karl roared.

The Sonics attack, this time finding Vin Baker.

Lin Hong was very active in defense, pushing up and down, with a black elbow from time to time, pushing Wen Baker to a position two steps away from the paint area, and continued to exert pressure for a while.

Vin Baker received the ball, but Lin Hong always defended him close to him. He couldn't stand up at all. He couldn't turn around and face the basket, so he could only pass the ball back.

Payton held the ball and made a pick-and-roll with Schramf.

"Gloves, you can't run."

Lin Hong didn't switch defenses, bypassed Schramf, and followed Payton.

"Fuck, it's like a dog's skin plaster that can't be shaken off!" Peyton cursed secretly.

Suddenly, he made a false throw, tried to shake Lin Hong, and then rushed in.

But Kobe was unmoved, this is the three-point line, you Payton have the ability to shoot three-pointers?

Payton only took a strong step, but was blocked by Kobe, and then Kobe went into a physical confrontation again.

Payton had to withdraw from the three-point line again and called Schramf's pick-and-roll.

Schramff came behind Kobe, and Payton immediately used the wall to break through with the ball, but Rodman might be able to defend five positions, so he immediately switched defenses and quickly followed Payton.

"Whoosh!"

Payton passed back, Schramf caught the ball, and was one step inside the three-point line for a jumper.

But the pass was too obvious, and Kobe reacted quickly, quickly took a step, and with a "snap", he sent the Lakers' second steal in the opening.

"Clap clap clap..."

The Lakers bench gave Kobe a round of applause.

The Supersonics quickly returned to defense, and the Lakers failed to make a fast break, so they switched to positional warfare.

Lin Hong did not enter the basket in the low post on the left wing, and his hook shooting rate here was very good, so Vin Baker did not dare to let him go.

Bryant held the ball on the three-point line, took two steps back, suddenly activated, and began to break through from the right side with the ball.

Payton moved laterally in time to get in front.

However, Kobe did not slow down. He changed direction a little, but increased his strength, accelerating and striding past others.

"boom!"

Peyton moved sideways again, and the two touched instantly, and the shoulders hung directly.

"how is this possible!"

The moment the confrontation occurred, Payton knew he was in trouble.

Under the huge impact, the upper body was knocked backwards, but the footsteps failed to keep up. The two legs were twisted together, and then one rolled over and hit the floor directly. Fortunately, the face brake was used to stabilize the road. .

Kobe's body stopped, but under the strong inertia, he broke into the three-point line one step further, and quickly killed towards the elbow area.

Vin Baker can only come up to defend, while Schramff is on the front right side of the basket.

At this time, Kobe saw Lin Hong in the low position on the left wing moving towards the basket, and immediately changed direction to avoid Schramf in front. At the same time, the moment the ball was pulled up from the floor, he slammed towards Lin Hong a push.

Lin Hong received the ball, held the ball with one hand, and without any hesitation, stepped forward to meet Wen Baker.

The height of the jump even surpassed Vin Baker's head. His right arm holding the ball pressed against the opponent and slammed into the basket fiercely.

At this moment, Lin Hong was like a ferocious flood beast, and the violent aura made people hold their breath involuntarily.

"boom!"

The next moment, there was a violent basket explosion sound.

"Oh hoo!"

The Lakers bench boiled instantly, like a volcano erupting, and Ben vigorously waved the towel.

"This beast!"

Peyton shook his head helplessly. It was really difficult to deal with the violent flow of talent. He suddenly missed his former teammate Yuren Kemp.

"Who else……"

Lin Hong vented the excitement in his heart to his heart's content. His adrenaline had already exploded, and if he didn't vent it, he was in danger of bursting.

4: 0.

At the same time, Kobe was unwilling to be alone.

"Hey, Gary, what happened to your old face, who hit it? Was it the floor?"

Kobe deliberately stood in front of Payton and asked in surprise.

Peyton was panting with anger and yelled: "Don't talk to me, dog, your bad breath makes me unable to eat for three days."

After spraying, he pushed Kobe away to catch the ball.

When advancing to the frontcourt, Kobe chased after him with a smile.

"Old man, you are too slow!" Kobe showed eight big white teeth.

"It's really lingering!" Peyton gritted his teeth with hatred.

He is not faster than the other party, and the trash talk doesn't seem to take advantage of it. What does this make him do?
"boom!"

Taking advantage of the breakthrough, Payton put an elbow on Kobe's chest.

Kobe gasped, but still gritted his teeth and continued to fight with his body.

"Are you a mad dog?"

"Then you're a piece of shit."

Payton had no choice but to retreat, but the right road was blocked, and he pulled to the top of the arc again, and Kobe chased him again.

At this moment, Schramf suddenly cut and rushed to the paint area from the right wing. Rodman didn't keep up with the rhythm and slowed down a step.

Peyton saw it.

Kobe didn't see it, but he heard the sharp scuffing of his sneakers on the left rear side, and immediately judged that an opponent was cutting inside.

In the next second, he immediately took a step to the left, blocking Payton's passing angle.

"Damn it!"

Payton still passed the ball.

Losing his chance for a scalpel pass, he threw a lob that went over Kobe Bryant to Vin Baker.

After receiving the ball, Vin Baker took a step forward and broke through the bottom line. At this time, Lin Hong, who was retreating, immediately turned around and followed, and began to squeeze the former with his body from the upper side, squeezing towards the bottom line.

His tonnage is at least 15 kilograms larger than that of Vin Baker, and his strength is also greater. With this squeeze, the latter's center of gravity is immediately destroyed, and he can only force a jump shot.

Under Lin Hong's block, Vin Baker's shot was deliberately angled outward. His position was already close to the bottom line, and this shot was almost a negative angle shot.

After the ball avoided Lin Hong's block, it hit the edge of the backboard directly, and after rebounding, Lin Hong took off and grabbed the board.

"Beautiful! Lin made a great defense."

In the TNT live broadcast, Kenny Smith smiled unabashedly.

"The Supersonics failed to succeed in the first three offenses. There is obviously a problem with the offensive tactics. We should call a timeout and make timely adjustments."

"And the Lakers are blooming internally and externally, and they played very proactively at the beginning."

Albert analyzed.

At this time, the Lakers advanced the frontcourt, and the angry Payton went directly to the means.

"Fack, dirty bastard!"

Kobe elbowed Payton off him, glaring.

This guy touched his body around, making his goosebumps fall all over the floor.

"I didn't do anything!" Peyton said innocently.

"Special!"

"boom!"

Furious, Bryant immediately turned around and dribbled the ball and started punching Payton on the back.

Payton stretched out his right elbow and put it against Kobe's lower back, and stretched out his left hand, pinching and twisting hard on Kobe's soft waist.

"hiss!"

Suddenly being attacked, Kobe's efforts were affected.

The next moment, he hit back again.

But this time, Payton suddenly withdrew the stool.

"Oops!"

Kobe staggered and quickly stabilized his center of gravity, but Payton had already scrambled sideways to steal his ball.

Bryant narrowly regained control of the basketball, and Payton was behind again. With six seconds lost, he quickly passed the ball to Eric Snow on the right wing.

Eric Snow paused for two seconds after receiving the ball, and then suddenly made a movement of getting up and picking up the ball, which shook Jose Hawkins up, and then immediately leaned over to break through with the ball.

When he reached the right elbow and saw Schramf blocking the front, he immediately chose to stop and throw.

"Good guy!"

"boom!"

In order to avoid being blocked, Eric Snow turned up the arc of his shot.

"Backboard!"

When the ball was still flying in the air, Lin Hong predicted that the ball would not hit, and it landed on Wen Baker's side, and immediately ran over to trap the opponent behind him.

Sure enough, the basketball was short and rebounded after hitting the basket, which was exactly the direction of Vin Baker.

"Snapped!"

Lin Hong grabbed the ball hard.

Kobe rushed into the paint, ran past Lin Hong, took the ball and quickly ran to the right wing.

He ran out of the paint, and Horry flickered out of his field of vision.

In the next second, his ball disappeared and flew towards Horry covertly.

At this time, all the defensive attention was on him. It wasn't until Horry took off that the Supersonic players realized that they had been fooled.

"Shh!"

Splashes appeared and Horry hit two points.

"..."

(End of this chapter)