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Chapter 212 Back to the same starting line!
Lakers offense.

Billups dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, observed the situation on the field, and made a breakthrough three-pointer.

At this time, there are more than 4 minutes before the end of the game time, and the Magic team is 3 points behind.

If this ball hits, it will be no less than Irving's three-pointer in 2016, which will kill the Warriors.

To be reasonable, Billups is very good at seizing opportunities and dares to make shots at critical moments.

His characteristics allow him to grow into a key player in the future.

The mental quality is very good, but he overestimated his three-pointers, and he is still the 'Tie Lu' occasionally.

Bang-dang-!
A three-point shot missed.

"Billups' shot selection is a little random.

At this time, it would be better to hand over the damn basketball to O'Neal or Kobe. "Kenny Smith shook his head and said.

The basketball, picked off by Duncan, dribbled a step, trying to push a quick counterattack.

Did not fight, fell into positional warfare.

Jackson dribbled to the frontcourt and split the ball to Duncan.

Bang-!
Grant, who replaced Daben, has a much worse defense than Daben.

A face-to-face encounter was overwhelming, and Lewis rushed over to flank him.

Duncan passes the basketball.

"Hill catches the ball, takes a look, raises his hand for a [-]-point jump shot...

Swish-!
Join the network.

94 to 94! !
Hill hit a three-pointer to tie the score.

The two sides returned to the same starting line. "

Offensive and defensive transition, the Lakers attack.

The Magic shrunk defensively.

Duncan guarded the penalty area, O'Neal mopped up, Hill, Maggette and Jackson encircled and suppressed the second division area.

Billups passes the ball to Kobe.

Outside the left three-point line, Kobe puts on an offensive three-threat.

Maggette used the snake tactics to put Kobe one step away.

Twist, jump up, and make a three-point jump shot...

By the time Maggette pounced, it was too late.

Bang-dang-!
Kobe Bryant turned three irons, and also missed the shot.

Grant turned around and caught Duncan under the basket. Unexpectedly, Duncan jumped up, a little in the air, landed and jumped again, and took off the basketball.

With Big Ben removed, the Lakers were punished.

If Big Ben is on the court, the ball will most likely be grabbed by Big Ben.

Grant is 2 meters 08. At the age of 37, his physical fitness has declined seriously, and he can't beat Duncan at all.

In other words, Daben's offensive ability is a bit weak, but other functions cannot be reflected by the offensive data.

Offensive and defensive conversion.

Jackson dribbles upfield.

Give the ball to Hill to play.

He lifted the ball and swayed a shot, changed direction in front of his body, started, accelerated, and passed Lewis.

Easily reached the inside, facing Grant's block, pulled the ball and made a layup.

After a physical confrontation with Grant, he hooked his right hand, and with a bang, the basketball was scored under the basket.

At the same time, the referee's whistle sounded, and Grant's thug was fouled.

and one! !
Hill clenched his fists in celebration.

The fans outside the stadium also cheered.

"Hill, another Hill goal.

He played a superstar performance, Lewis is still too young.

The small forward should go to Bowen. Although his offense is a bit weak, he can make up for it defensively.

Defense wins championships. "

Swish-!
Standing on the free throw line, Hill was not soft on his hands, and made a steady extra free throw, scoring 2+1.

94 to 97! !
In terms of score, the Magic went ahead by 3 points.

Phil Jackson frowned, but did not make any adjustments.

His on-the-spot adjustment ability is average, and most of the time, he falls asleep.

The nickname of 'Zen Master' did not come for nothing.

Fortunately, Billups played very smartly, instead of floating the unreliable three-pointer on the outside, he hoisted the basketball to O'Neal.

Bang-!
With a sudden force, he knocked O'Neal away, turned around, and made a layup, but was hugged by O'Neal.

beep~~
The referee's whistle sounded and O'Neal was sent to the free throw line.

Bang-dang-!
Swish-!
O'Neal played normally, 2 of 1 and scored 1 point.

95 to 97! !
Next, the Lakers showed their defensive strength.

Prevented the Magic's offense.

However, offensively, the Lakers also failed to score.

next round.

Wu Sheng Jackson was outside the three-point line, broke through the three-pointer and pulled out a shot, which caught Billups by surprise.

Swish-!
"bingo!!

Jackson's three.

At a very bad time, the Magic took a 5-point lead. "

Subsequently, Kobe's impact to the basket was mercilessly fanned out by Duncan.

Lewis grabs the rebound and immediately hits a jumper three…

Bang-dang-!
The basketball slider flew out.

The Magic counterattacked, and Maggette received Hill's point, broke into the inside, and forced a layup. Although he scored, it caused Kobe's thug foul.

Free throw line.

Bang-dang-!
Swish-!
6 points difference.

At this time, there is still 1 minute and 20 seconds before the end of the game time.

Phil Jackson called a timeout and wanted to play a three-point tactic.

The Magic cooperated very well and the defense shrunk.

Then, the Lakers' three-pointers, Kobe and Billups, shot all iron.

hum~~
With the sound of the buzzer, the game time is over.

The score was 108 to 104. After losing McGrady, the Magic still defeated the Lakers and scored 2 to 1.

In this battle, Duncan scored 29 points and 13 rebounds, and performed very well.

Hill scored 37 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds.

After two and a half quarters, McGrady scored 19 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds.

奥尼尔轰下31分10篮板4助攻，科比砍下27分5助攻5篮板，比卢普斯17分8助攻3篮板。

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On March 6, TD Waterhouse Center Arena.

G2 is played at the home court of the Magic.

Before the game, although the Magic team won the last game, they were not favored in the second game.

Basketball experts give [-]-[-] predictions.

Magic three, Lakers seven.

Don't ask, the question is that McGrady has a serious back injury and needs a 2-week truce.

In other words, McGrady can no longer play and will be reimbursed for the season.

The Magic started, Armstrong, Jackson, Hill, Duncan, Amici.

The Lakers started, Billups, Kobe, Lewis, Big Ben, O'Neal.

The first quarter of the game started.

The Lakers are attacking the point guard position.

Billups used his body to bully, crushing and beating step by step.

Let Armstrong become a question of sending points.

The point guard can't defend, and the center position can't be lifted by O'Neal.

Unfortunately, O'Neal's free throw was very accurate tonight.

The Magic wanted to kill the shark, but they couldn't.

The inside and outside line fell, and the Magic defended one thing and lost another.

In addition, Kobe is in super state and has shooting skills.

The snake tactic was put out, and Kobe beat him to the ground.

In the second quarter of the game, the rotation of the Lakers was impressive, and Ginobili was also in a very hot state.

After the first half of the game, the Lakers had a 15-point gap.

Second half of the game.

Duncan and Hill continued to show strong offensive and defensive capabilities.

However, the performance of the others was mediocre. They obviously wanted to win and were afraid of losing.

With a score of 107 to 101, the Lakers defeated the Magic by 6 points and tied the score 1-1! !
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(End of this chapter)