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Chapter 359

"MVP! MVP!"

There were bursts of cheers at the Staples Center, Kobe made a free throw and the Lakers overtook the Thunder 13-10.

The central big screen gave a reminder: In the past 46 minutes and 13 seconds, the Lakers played a 2-[-] offensive climax and hit four consecutive three-pointers, which made the Thunder's strategy of sticking to the paint zone ridiculous, especially when Perkins missed the library. that time.

As the referee gave the ball, the cheers turned into defensive shouts, and Su Yang simultaneously raised his hand to remind the audience to defend.

It is a basic operation to defend the whole court after free throws. The main purpose is to prevent the opponent from playing a fast break. You need to be more careful when encountering the Thunder.

I once thought that Westbrook rushed straight after catching the ball, like a four-wheel-drive car that was loosened. Mike Roberts, suddenly received the ball and took off.

Seeing the situation, Mike Roberts took the initiative to avoid it, and Westbrook's whole body seemed to be swinging a sledgehammer, smashing buckles.

Boom!The basketball exploded into the net, and the timer above the ball rack was shocked to the point of shaking, and the time display only took 3.9 seconds.

"It's so fierce..."

Su Yang sighed: Westbrook used his excellent physical fitness to the extreme. After Kobe was delayed, the other Lakers players really couldn't defend them. It was too late for zone defense and double-teaming. They could only watch Westbrook dribble the ball from the backcourt Rushing to the frontcourt, showing violent dunks.

The lead defense of the audience was not guarded, which was a big blow to the momentum of the Lakers. Fortunately, Westbrook rushed like that, and the index soared.

The Lakers were easy to attack, and they delayed the start. Su Yang shouted at the same time to remind: let Kobe go to the top of the arc to hold the ball.

It was determined before that Kobe should go to the top of the arc to hold the ball, because that kind of offensive threat is much greater than that of Artest holding the ball at the top of the arc, and Kobe hit two consecutive three-pointers just now, and the touch is very hot, which is more conducive to the Thunder reducing the paint area blockage.

In the blink of an eye, the Lakers started with the zipper tactics, and Kobe successfully got the ball at the 45-degree three-point line on the right.

After passing the ball, Curry used the screen to cut to the bottom line, and then used the oncoming Artest to cover and shift to the left.

With that kind of movement, the Thunder must not only pay attention to Curry's catch and shoot, but also beware of Kobe's offense with the ball. The key points are located in the left half of the court. Can't see the opportunity to double-team.

Without linkage and complementarity, the Thunder's defensive threat has plummeted. If it is only about sports and single defense, Sefolosha is better.

Just when the Thunder generals were confused, Mike Roberts mentioned 45 degrees to the right and set up a wall to block Sefolosha.

Kobe took the opportunity to start and break through on the right. He stopped and raised his hand one step inside the three-point line, as if he wanted to sacrifice his signature move.

Ibaka, who was only planning to help with the delay, saw Kobe raising his hand, and immediately stepped forward. Sefolosha also jumped up and waved his hand to try to block the shot. Both of them were obviously heartbroken because of Kobe's two three-pointers. If you are afraid, you must interfere in time.

Who would have thought that Kobe did not take a shot, but put down his hands, hit the ball towards the paint area, and simultaneously disassembled the air-cut Mike Roberts, grabbed the basketball, took another step, and the whole person took off in the air. The quasi-basket slashes and dunks vigorously.

The basketball went into the net, 15 to 12.

There were cheers in the arena, and assistant coach Mike Brown said slightly intoxicated: "Our offense is as beautiful as an art painting..."

Snyder smiled lightly when he heard the words, and Su Yang nodded slightly.

Compared with Westbrook's one-stop dunk before scoring two points, the Lakers also scored two points for dunking this time, but the five players of the Lakers, from the serve to the final score, either pull through the running position or cover the wall. Participate in the attack.

The difficulty of scoring is very different. Westbrook's dunks seem to be desperate, while the Lakers' dunks are like holding a team training game.

The offensive and defensive transitions on the court, the Thunder went up and down twice, and Westbrook crossed the ball from the right wing to the top of the arc, and then stood still and waited.

Perkins took the ball at the top of the arc and immediately turned to the left, obviously without any observation, just playing according to the predetermined routine.

At the same time, Durant raised his hand and pushed back, leaving aside Artest who was close to the interference, and with the help of Ibaka's cover, he strode to the left.

Mike Roberts immediately moved his body slightly according to Su Yang's arrangement, delaying Durant's running position, increasing Durant's physical consumption, and trying to disrupt Durant's offensive rhythm. The movement was quite concealed, and the strength would not be blown away. foul.

The main physical exertion, accumulated over a long period of time, is very likely to make Durant miss his shot in the fourth quarter.

In a hurry, Durant headed hard at McRoberts directly, made an emergency stop and stopped at the left corner, raised his hand to catch the basketball thrown by Sefoloza from the left wing, turned around and shot high, and easily flew Artest, who was catching up with all his strength, turned to release the ball to the right side step by step, bowed his shoulders and lowered his center of gravity, kicked his left foot vigorously, and rushed to the left elbow area in two big strides.

Artest couldn't catch up at all, McRoberts hurried up to make up the defense, and Gasol tacitly shrunk to cover the frame.

But Durant made a sudden stop and pulled out arrogantly, ignoring Mike Roberts, who was leaping forward, and threw a mid-range shot with a super high arc.

bass!The basketball went into the net hollow, 15 to 14.

The boos of the audience stopped abruptly, all the players on the Thunder bench stood up and cheered, and Su Yang complained silently in his heart.

"Pervert..."

If it is said that Westbrook forcibly overtook and completed a one-stop dunk from the backcourt to the frontcourt, he relied on his super physical fitness, then Durant's goal this time can only be described as abnormal. Han, after catching the ball, he exploded and started immediately, and also played the emergency stop and fallback that required the highest stability. That is not the physical quality of a normal human basketball player.

Although I have seen Durant's crazy show operation many times, every time I see it again, I will still be shocked.

After thinking about it, the Lakers launched a counterattack.

It was still a zipper tactic, Kobe received the ball at the top of the arc, and Curry, who passed the ball, used the screen to move from the bottom line to a wide range.

The Thunder still adopted a man-to-man defensive strategy, and Westbrook quickly squeezed past Mike Roberts and Artest to cover and catch up.

Curry ran to the left corner, slowed down and changed lanes to face the three-point line, and seemed to be preparing to use Gasol to cover the outer cut again.

That kind of potential running position is a common option for the zipper series of tactics. After the guard receives the ball, he then cooperates with the inside in a pick-and-roll.

Westbrook continued to chase without thinking, but Curry suddenly stopped and turned around, changed into a V-cut, and went straight to the basket.

The incident happened suddenly, and it was difficult for Westbrook to catch up. If Curry successfully catches the ball, it will definitely be an easy layup or shot.

Ibaka hurriedly shrunk towards the basket, thinking that even if Mike Roberts received the ball, he could return to the defense in time to interfere.

Perkins also shrunk towards the basket, thinking that he should not only interfere with Curry's layup, but also prepare to get stuck and compete for potential defensive rebounds.

But neither of them expected that Kobe passed neither to McRoberts nor to Curry, but to Gasol, who took the opportunity to slip quietly to the left elbow.Seeing this, Westbrook hurriedly turned around and swooped, but Gasol made a steady mid-range shot, and the basketball slammed into the net.

"Yeeeeee!"

Cheers erupted at the Staples Center. In the TNT commentary seat, O'Neal pretended to be emotional: "If Kobe had passed the ball to me like just now, I would not have left the Lakers. We would have won the championship again. I wonder if Su Yang How to convince him."

Barkley laughed: "Stop bragging, we all know you were sent away by the Lakers. Los Angeles fans love Kobe even more!"

"Do you understand the game?" O'Neal slowly raised his right hand, "I have four championships, I must know better than you."

Kenny spread his hands: "Kang Muang! Let's talk about the game. The Thunder currently score mainly through their strong physical talent, and there is no offense that exceeds two screens. The Lakers currently mainly rely on strong tactical moves to score, except for Curry. There's only one screen on the pull-up [-], and at least two screens on every other play...they're two extremes."

Between the talks, the game reached 2 minutes and 19 seconds left in the first quarter. The Thunder took advantage of Kobe's free throw and replaced Westbrook with Fisher.

Su Yang saw Westbrook leaving the field, knowing that the opportunity was coming, he immediately turned around and waved to Sessions and Jeremy Lin to come on stage.

Mainly in accordance with the rotation habits of Thunder coach Brooks, in such a close game, Durant and Westbrook will usually only have a short rest at the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second quarter, and then let the two play for the second half. Give time to rest.

The Thunder will have a few minutes supported by Harden alone, and that is the best chance for the Lakers to establish a lead.

Not to mention that after establishing an advantage, they will definitely win, but at least in the second half of the scene, they will be much calmer when facing the Thunder's three young players taking turns to attack their talents.

"I suggest that in the next few minutes, we will focus on the Princeton offensive system..." assistant coach Mike Brown suggested.

Su Yang nodded in agreement. The Lakers were too accurate on the perimeter before, and the Thunder has loosened control of the paint. It is true that the combination of Gasol + Diaw + Barnes + Jeremy Lin + Sessions can play the Princeton system, and more Attack Thunder's back door.

By the way, it also gave assistant coach Mike Brown a sense of accomplishment. After all, he was the one who led the Lakers' Princeton-related tactics.

(End of this chapter)