nba championship predators

Chapter 78 The Way to Win ([-])

So the Lakers' starting lineup becomes:

Center: O'Neal
Power Forward: Robert Horry

Small Forward: Fox

Shooting guard: Kobe

Point Guard: Lynch Hunter

The Lakers' paper lineup this season is very strong, and the OK combination on the offensive end is unstoppable. After Lynch Hunter joins, there are no shortcomings on the defensive end.

But Zhao Ke happened to know another way to beat the Lakers - to turn the OK combination into an oK combination.

During the Lakers' three consecutive championships, O'Neal's offensive efficiency was actually higher than Kobe's, and O'Neal's offense also had the additional effect of killing the opponent's inside line.But as Kobe grew up, his occupation of the ball became higher and higher, until he surpassed O'Neal.At the beginning, there were not many overtakes, and O'Neal's possession of the ball did not drop too much, and the OK combination could also maintain the superficial sweetness; later, Kobe averaged 23 shots per game, while O'Neal only had 18, and O'Neal began to complain publicly; later, O'Neal's shot rights dropped to 14, and the OK combination fell apart.

In fact, super inside scoring is very exhausting. As the core of one's own inside, the whole game is spent fighting with one, two or even three muscle sticks of the opponent, grabbing rebounds, guarding the basket, and scoring.People's physical strength is always limited, just like Yao Bi, he was very fierce in the first three quarters, but his physical strength often couldn't keep up in the fourth quarter.So apart from Chamberlain in ancient times, modern super insiders such as Olajuwon, David Robinson, Duncan, Patrick Ewing, and Karl Malone have never averaged more than 21 shots per game throughout their careers.The same is true for O'Neal. His most efficient scoring range is between 18-20 shots per game. If the number of shots is too low, it will hurt his touch, and if he takes too many shots, he will be tired...

In fact, O'Neal didn't occupy Kobe's possession too much, but Kobe was growing, and he couldn't wait. He needed the scoring leader and the status of the team. He needed the ball. Look at Kobe's career.But during the three consecutive championships, Kobe's average shots per game were only 23, 25, and 17.9, which obviously did not satisfy Kobe.

And what Kobe needs is the possession of the ball from O'Neal, not from role players such as Fox, Horry, and Grant. To be precise, he needs to prove his status by increasing his possession of the ball and weakening O'Neal's possession of the ball.

So another way to beat the Lakers is to reduce the efficiency of the OK combination by turning OK into oK: let O'Neal take less than 14 shots, let Kobe take more than 25 shots...

The game started, and Zhao Ke faced Kobe.Opposite this annoying kid, a few months ago, he was still guarding the beast of the drinking fountain, but now he is a strong contender for the scoring title. Kobe has a feeling of unreality.

Zhao Ke also felt the same, but unlike Kobe, he was quite happy to see Kobe.If it weren't for Kobe, he wouldn't be here to enjoy the cheers and applause.This time, he will have a good fight with the famous black mamba!
In the team meeting before the game, Zhao Ke once again obtained the right to fire unlimitedly.The team has no pressure on their record. The Knicks, who currently have 44 wins, have almost locked in a playoff spot in advance. Last season's 44 wins were enough to rank fourth in the Eastern Conference.Jeff Van Gundy and his teammates wanted to see what skill pack Zhao Ke picked up in the devil training camp.This time Zhao Ke did not refuse, he was tortured in the training camp for nearly two months, now it was his turn to torture others.

"Kobe, I feel hot today, and I may score 72 points." Standing beside Kobe, Zhao Ke said solemnly.Kobe glanced at him, but didn't say a word, the 2B boy was much happier.

"Hey, the second boss. Did your boss allow you to shoot three-pointers today? I can shoot three-pointers, because I am the boss of the Knicks!" Zhao Ke continued to be angry with Kobe.

Kobe's eyebrows twitched, but he still didn't speak.

"I'll stay at the top of the arc, hit a three-pointer, you must guard it!" Zhao Ke pointed to the floor under his feet, and said with certainty, and then he received a pass from Billups.

Before Kobe posted it, Zhao Ke took off and shot.

With a 100% hit rate, as soon as the ball is shot, Zhao Ke turned around and left, and at the same time raised his hands, celebrating in advance! 100% is a good thing. You can celebrate in advance as handsomely as Arenas, without worrying about embarrassment like Nick Young.

There was a cheer at Madison Square Garden because the goal actually went in.After playing for more than half a season and being suspended for two months, the fans finally realized the importance of Zhao Ke, but the fans in New York are arrogant and they still look down on Zhao Ke, so the cheers he received were not very enthusiastic.

But Zhao Ke is already satisfied, at least the home fans won't boo after scoring a goal.

Zhao Ke said to Kobe with a grinning face, "Thank you for releasing the water, let me just say, with our relationship, no matter what, you have to let me go!"

Who released the water!Who are you related to?
Kobe's face was getting darker and darker, but he didn't speak, and his intuition told him that he must be the one who suffers if he speaks.

The Lakers attacked, Zhao Ke did not stalk Kobe, Kobe had room to catch the ball.Kobe asked Lynch Hunter for the ball, but they ignored him and lobbed the ball to O'Neal.

Zhao Ke took the opportunity to ridicule Kobe again: "I thought you were the second in charge, but I didn't expect to think highly of you, but you are not. Are you ranked fourth or fifth?"

Kobe gritted his teeth and didn't speak, just didn't speak.

Zhao Ke continued to talk cheaply: "It's unlucky, my defensive skills are so good, and I was assigned to defend a role player who couldn't even get the ball!"

While speaking, O'Neal turned over and made a jumper, and Ben Wallace relied on his tyrannical strength to squeeze O'Neal away to get a rebound.

The disadvantage of the Lakers' current lineup is that there is no way to guarantee offensive rebounds. Robert Horry, who plays power forward, is floating outside the three-point line.

Big Ben got the rebound, stabilized a little, and threw a long pass to Billups for a fast break, but Lynch Hunter was too fast and caught up.

Billups was forced to slow down the tempo, waiting for everyone to get in position, and finally handed the ball to Zhao Ke.While dribbling the ball, Zhao Ke said to Kobe: "I'm going to break through from your left this time. You should go and tell your boss to help you defend. You won't be able to defend."

Kobe still didn't speak, his pupils flashed a murderous look like a black mamba.

Zhao Ke skillfully dribbled the ball and made a breakthrough towards Kobe's right. Kobe quickly moved laterally, but he pulled the ball back again and broke through from the left.Kobe was half a step too late to catch up. With the cover of Ben Wallace, Zhao Ke scored two points with an easy three-step layup.

Zhao Ke shouted to O'Neill: "Come and help defend, your little brother can't defend me!" The veins on Kobe's neck popped up, and he almost couldn't help strangling this cheap-talking guy to death.

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