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Chapter 14 Li Mu is the only flaw!
Showdown, stop pretending!
That's right, the Lakers will attack the Rockets' backcourt next, playing a full-court press.

Mobley got the ball from the bottom line, but couldn't send it out.

Because, even he could see that Dixon couldn't get past Billups' press.

"Rocket, need to call a timeout.

The Lakers made a move, and the two backcourt double rookies alone obviously couldn't stand it. "

As soon as Mike Brin's voice fell, Tomjanovich called a short timeout as if he heard his inner voice in the Rockets' coaching area.

"Good job!"

"Ben, what does it feel like to fan a big dream?"

"The steal and dunk just now are so cool."

"..."

The Lakers' substitute players stood up and applauded and celebrated with the main players who had just left the field, showing a good team appearance.

Li Mu didn't talk about tactics, and directly pointed out the Rockets' adjustments, "The Rockets' backcourt is too bad, what adjustments can be made?
Except for Pippen to play point guard, no one else can stand it.

Even if Pippen plays point guard, our tactics will still be the same, and I bet Pippen won't be able to last 48 minutes physically. "

"Lakers, you don't need to save your strength, you have been resting for more than half a year.

In this game, the Rockets are fighting against the bench and hard power, no matter how they struggle?How to adjust it?

The team that wins in the end will definitely be called the Lakers. "

On the Rockets side, Tomjanovich said to the two rookies, "Listen. This is the real NBA league. Wake up from the paradise of the NCAA arena!"
You guys have a lot to learn, so clear up your mood as soon as possible, I won't replace the two of you, as for how you fight, it all depends on your hard work. "

After finishing speaking, his eyes moved to Pippen, and Tomjanovich said calmly, "Scott, from now on, the basketball will be controlled by you."

Pippen nodded, his face very calm.

it's time to!
Time to get the all-around Pippen on the line.

……

The timeout expired and the game resumed without substitutions on either side.

On the field.

On the sideline, Pippen received the basketball, protected it from being snatched by Bowen, swung it left and right twice, and then dribbled forward.

He is the originator of the point forward. Throughout his career, he averaged 5 assists per game.

Except for the defender, only Larry Bird has more assists than him now.

That big bird is a contemporary superstar.

Advance to the flank, break away from Bowen's entanglement, snap, hit the ground, and accurately send the basketball to Barkley's hands.

Finally, finally catch the ball.

It's been the offensive performance of the Lakers before, and now it's finally my turn.

Barkley received the ball and put on an offensive three-threat. His style of play is also very versatile.

Take a look at Ben Wallace, who is defending him, and immediately turn around and hit back.

Don't ask, the ass is big enough.

He dribbled the ball and leaned against Big Ben with his back, and sat with his butt arched.

Barkley's face was a little ugly, but he couldn't squeeze it.

Big Ben is rooted in the ground like an old tree.

"Hey, Barkley's ass trick didn't work.

Come on, Barkley still has a unique skill, he pushed it up, and directly stepped back and shot a jumper! "

When Big Ben threw out, Barkley jumped to a good height, and the Flying Pig didn't come for nothing.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc, and with a swipe, the basketball passed through the net.

2 is better than 6!

Barkley's goal allowed the Rockets to stop the bleeding in time.

Li Mu shook his head, knowing that there was nothing wrong with it.

Big Ben's defense has been perfected, but Barkley's offense is still successful.

This is the role of a superstar, and it is so unreasonable.

Billups took the ball to the frontcourt and found that Dixon was a little nervous and his defensive position was a little tight.

With a blank face, suddenly, the ball was pulled up, and Billups made a cold three-pointer.

Dixon was caught off guard, but reacted quickly, and threw himself at Billups who was shooting.

Snapped--!
Dixon threw his body too hard and hit Billups' right hand after he had finished shooting.

Unable to contain his body, he knocked Billups to the floor.

The fans and spectators at the Great Western Forum arena were in an uproar and cheered.

"Go in! Billups' three-point shot goes in.

The referee's whistle sounded at the same time, which is a gesture for valid goals and penalties.

3+1! !
So beautiful, Lakers!
At the same time, it was too cruel for the Rockets. "

"The Lakers are in the backcourt against the Rockets, and they're a blast on both offense and defense!

The outside competition between the two sides is not at the same level at all. "

"Don't forget, the inside of the Lakers also has a big killer, the Sharks who are entering their prime."

"Judging from the start of the current game, this season, the Lakers have integrated offense and defense, with a thick and strong lineup.

Well, except for the position of head coach, the Lakers have almost no weaknesses in their pursuit of the NBA championship. "

"..."

Li Mu burst into applause on the field, but he didn't know that the commentator had already regarded him as a flaw in the Lakers' championship.

Billups stood at the free throw line, made free throws steadily, and scored 3+1.

2 to 10! !
The Lakers took an 8-point lead at the start, and they played against the Rockets on both ends of the offense and defense.

……

Great Western Forum.

VIP luxury viewing room on the third floor.

Lakers owner Buss Sr. and general manager West are watching the game.

Seeing Billups' performance of just 4 points, Old Buss had a gentle smile on his face.

"That's Chauncey Billups with the Knicks?
Ball handling, playmaking, passing, threes...all seem to be good.

In these few rounds, at least he was much better than Nick. "

West nodded and replied with a smile, "Coach Li Mu said he only liked his defense and organization.

Now it seems that we have far underestimated Billups' strength and potential. "

"Then train it well. After Johnson retired, the strength of our point guard line for the Lakers was too bleak.

I don't see any hope of a championship at all.

On the contrary, this Li Mu really brought many surprises to the Lakers, at least in terms of people, he has a really good eye.

Ben Wallace's defense just now seems to have a good foundation and can hold Barkley.

In the next game, if we meet the Jazz and Karl Malone again, it shouldn't be so miserable, right? "

Indeed, Ben Wallace's defense is really good, but this is a question, because when you see Ben Wallace's offense, I don't think you will say that.

"I heard Coach Li Mu said that Ben Wallace can become another Rodman.

If Rodman has [-]% to [-]% strength, the Lakers have found a treasure. "

……

On the field.

Pippen dribbled to the wing again, and Bowen bludgeoned, to no avail.

His defense is that kind of technical interference style.

Against technical players, his candy-like defensive bite can have a good defensive effect.

Pippen's nickname is 'Batman', which is relatively well known.

And Pippen has another nickname, called Bison.

You can tell by the nickname how strong Pippen's body is. Now Bowen is really not strong enough in front of Pippen.

Being forced by Pippen with physical strength, Kobe came over in time to help defend.

Snapped--!
With a hit to the ground, Pippen quickly passed the ball to Mobley, and Kobe frantically turned back to defend.

Mobley has a three-pointer, but he is a solid three-pointer. When there is an open space and no defensive player in front of him, he dares to shoot.

A precise mid-range shot is one of his three magic weapons.

At this time, Olajuwon on the inside came out, and Mobley quickly passed the ball.

Olajuwon caught the ball with his back and singled out O'Neal.

Turning around to face the basket, he lifted the basketball, took a step with his left hand, and came to the three-second zone.

He suddenly turned around and shook his shoulders, and lifted it towards the basket. Before O'Neill could shake it, he turned his left foot as the axis, turned his right foot to the right, turned halfway, and lifted the ball to make a false shooting posture.

O'Neal suffered a disadvantage, this time he didn't jump, but his body instinctively shifted the defensive center of gravity.

enough.

With nimble steps, Olajuwon turned around and went to the left for a layup. With a sling in the air, the basketball flew to the basket. O'Neal's block was long overdue.

With a bang, the basketball went into the net.

4 to 10! !
Finally, Dameng used the legendary "dream footsteps" to shake off the defense and scored a layup.

At the age of 36, the kung fu in his footsteps is still familiar.

This stunt in the future is about to disappear, so Olajuwon decided to start a class to teach it.

There are many stars who signed up, such as: Yao Ming, Howard, Kobe, James, Josh Smith, McGee and other stars.

If you want to practice this skill, you don't have to come from the palace.

However, you must be technically versatile and have good physical coordination.

Howard and Josh Smith, failed to practice well.

A monster without shooting, no matter how coquettish the moves are, the defensive players will not be fooled, it is easier to use the body to force them.

Josh Smith can only hit the basket, can't practice his back, so he just shot a three-pointer.

McGee and James also failed to practice successfully.

James is very versatile, his coordination is not good, and his back-up skills cannot be practiced.

In the end, only Yao Ming got a glimpse of the way, but Kobe practiced perfectly and even surpassed it.

Not to mention Kobe, Yao Ming combines his own Shanghai tango, occasionally showing stunning dreamy footsteps.

Anyway, I learned it, but I didn't use it much. Later, I found it was not practical.

In the end, it is better to gain weight and take the route of obese.

Catch the ball and turn around, open the space, and shoot jumpers, basically hitting every shot.

The dreamy footsteps, no matter how gorgeous and dazzling, even scored a layup and scored only two points.

One trick, simple and unpretentious, is also two points.

Don't ask, asking is to save energy and put it on the offensive end.

Looking back, Billups went up the court and gave the lob to the inside.

O'Neal received the ball and slammed it hard, but the hexagonal center Olajuwon still couldn't stand it.

Turn around, get up, and dunk hard with both hands.

4:12.

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(End of this chapter)