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Chapter 208 The First Battle of the Finals!
TD Waterhouse Center Arena.

On the commentary stage, broadcast live by TNT radio, the finals, Barkley and Kenny Smith, as well as Mike Breen and Mav Albert commented together.

Calling up the starting list, Barkley's eyes lit up, as if he had discovered something, he said with a smile.

"Magic starting five, McGrady, Jackson, Hill, Duncan, John Ameche.

O'Neal, who played the starting center all season, did not start.

Moreover, Armstrong, who was a surprise player in the Eastern Conference finals, also did not start.

Therefore, I guess the head coach Li Mu is the homework of the Eastern Conference Finals, just like using Armstrong to deal with Iverson, Amici will deal with O'Neal.

If that's the case, I won't be sleepy.

Defeating O'Neal is the league's biggest problem.

As the former head coach of the Lakers, the one with the most experience must be Li Mu. "

Mike Breen nodded, and then said, "The Magic has changed, and it must be that the head coach Li Mu has his own ideas.

Next, let's take a look at the Lakers' starting lineup.

Billups, Kobe, Lewis, Big Ben, O'Neal.

Unlike the starting lineup that won the championship twice before, Phil Jackson put superstar Lewis in the starting lineup.

Lewis' three-pointers and organization can provide Jackson's triangle offense with the desired offensive space.

Bowen was sent to the bench, his defense is very good, but his offensive ability is a headache.

There is nothing wrong with sending him to the bench. The Lakers lineup is full of talents. "

"The matchup between the new head coach of the Lakers and the former head coach is very interesting.

Kobe vs McGrady.

O'Neal vs. Duncan.

It's also worth looking forward to
Next, turn the time to the live broadcast! "

"The 00/01 season, the first game of the NBA Finals, officially begins."

midfield.

The bald-headed referee held the ball, beeped, the whistle sounded, and the basketball was thrown into the sky.

Duncan and O'Neill looked up and jumped up almost at the same time.

There is no suspense, O'Neal is fat again, Duncan beat O'Neal and scored the first attack for the Magic.

McGrady dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, saw Billups top defense, did not make a strong play, and passed the ball to Duncan.

Catch the ball, turn around, jump up, raise your hand for a two-point jump shot...

Big Ben and hairstyle, he is only 2 meters 06, he has outstanding jumping talent, did not expect that Duncan played so simply, half a beat slower.

The basketball arced as he flew up to block the shot.

Boom, swish—!
After the basketball hits the board, it gets into the net.

0 to 2! !
"Duncan was so steady.

The Magic were able to make it to the Finals thanks to Duncan.

Head coach Li Mu has a lot of ideas to find Daben's height to play.

Big Ben's defense is not weak, more and more like Rodman. said Kenny Smith.

"Next, look at the Lakers' triangle offense.

Billups frontcourt, gave the ball to Lewis, and cut out to the left three-point corner.

Lewis, Billups and O'Neal, in the right area, form an offensive triangle.

Both Billups and Lewis are capable of three-pointers, and O'Neal is invincible in singles in the low post.

The Magic are not good at defending, unless Billups and Lewis are allowed to aim for three-pointers from the outside. "

On the field.

Jackson keeps up with Billups, and Lewis is watched by Hill.

Lewis lobs to O'Neal.

Bang-!
He caught the ball with his back, slammed it hard, knocked Amici into the air, turned around and dribbled a step, jumped up from the basket, and with a bang, his whole body hung on the basket.

2 to 2! !
Lewis, Billups and O'Neal formed a simple one-star two-shot lineup.

The offensive space of the Lakers was immediately vacated.

Next, is the star's personal scoring feast.

If Bowen and Lewis are replaced, the Magic's defense is likely to become, emptying Bowen and pinching O'Neal.

The triangle offense requires players who can shoot.

Just the first ball, it is fully reflected.

Of course, being able to shoot and stretch the space is just the simplest premise.

The Magic attack.

McGrady still handed it over to Duncan.

Lewis assisted in the defense and flanked Duncan.

It's not that I don't believe in Big Ben's defensive strength, but that Duncan is the regular season MVP.

Big Ben, who has a flaw in his height, is obviously worried about single-defense.

Duncan sent the ball out, Hill raised the ball a little, regardless of whether Lewis was shaken or not, and quickly broke through to the inside.

At this time, Lewis's weakness of nonsense was targeted by Hill.

The speed was too slow, and Hill faced Kobe's defense and made a close-range air challenge.

With this shooting height and speed, no one can block the shot.

Swish-!
2 to 4! !
"Duncan and Hill, this combination of inside and outside, has a tacit understanding." Mafu Albert explained.

"Next, the Lakers attack.

Billups continued to pass the ball to Lewis, cut out to the corner of the three-pointer, and pulled the Magic's defense to the right area.

Seeing Amici's defense around the front, O'Neal expanded out and gave way to the penalty area.

Lewis gave the ball to the left..."

Bryant catches the ball and puts himself in an offensive triple-threat stance.

With a feint, McGrady's defensive center of gravity shifted, and was immediately caught by Kobe. He changed direction in front of his body and accelerated to break through to the inside.

McGrady fought and retreated, standing in front of Kobe.

Duncan emptied the big book and rushed over. Before forming a pincer attack, Kobe had already twisted his waist, jumped up, stayed in the air, raised his hand for two points and shot a jumper...

The whole shooting action is as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water.

McGrady quickly jumped up to block the ball, he didn't want to block the ball, he just wanted to interfere and cover his eyes.

Swish-!
Kobe made a precise hit.

4 to 4! !
In the 00/01 season, Kobe was also a killer in the playoffs, not losing to Iverson at all.

In the Western Conference Finals, he averaged 33 points per game, and even O'Neal was eclipsed in front of Kobe.

The state is so good that it is difficult for the four Yang Hua San Iron to appear, and they did not lose face to the four major shooting guards.

"Kobe hit solid.

His playing style has the style of a general, and he has the strength to be the head of a team. " Barkley said inexplicably.

Outside the arena, Li Mu nodded.

Jackson has something.

It has improved Kobe's heads-up ability a lot.

Tactically, offense with the ball has increased a lot.

The Magic attack.

McGrady went up the court and didn't pass the ball to Duncan.

Suddenly a three-point jumper shot...

Billups was caught off guard.

Of course, with McGrady's physical talent, even if he arrived early, he still couldn't prevent him.

Bang-dang-!
McGrady's three-point strike.

Duncan and Big Ben jumped up at the same time.

"Rebound, got by Duncan.

When it landed, O'Neal rushed over, and Duncan turned around and hit the board..."

Boom, swish—!
Dodging the block, Duncan made a second attack and scored the basketball under the basket.

4 to 6! !
Lakers offense.

Billups went up the court and handed the basketball to O'Neal.

Miraculously, the Magic actually let Amici single out.

Amici, who is 2 meters 08 and weighs 126 kilograms, also looks fat.

However, in front of O'Neill's 140 kg Big Mac body, he is still just a younger brother.

Bang-!
Blocked the first time.

Bang-!
With the second chisel, Amici was overwhelmed immediately.

Breaking through the space, O'Neal turned around and was about to force a layup.

Amici hangs on O'Neill like a stupid bear.

beep~~
The referee's whistle sounded.

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(End of this chapter)