Coach Lee

Chapter 704 Defeat like a mountain

On the sidelines, everyone on the Lakers looked solemn.

Obviously they are leading by 3 points, but looking at their expressions, it looks like they are behind by [-] points.

Phil Jackson also roared loudly.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, we lead by 3 points, they only have 4.4 seconds, as long as we hold 4.4 seconds, the victory is ours."

"And, obviously, their ball must go to Lee. We're too good at defending the ball!"

"Kobe, Payton! Both of you double-team Lee, don't care about the server, just double-team Lee."

Direct double-teaming, this is the change brought about by the legalization of joint defense,

In previous games, it was not allowed to leave one's own defensive object, but now it is possible.Even if you have five people to defend one person, that is allowed.

beep!
The pause was over soon.

The Nuggets waited on the sidelines early.

On the other side, Phil Jackson didn't forget to explain something and pulled the players back.

It turned out that I saw the lineup of the Nuggets. Nan, Blake, Korver, Jackson, Milicic, one big and four small, all can shoot three-pointers.Therefore, Jackson also replaced Medvedenko with a smaller man, Fisher.

After repeated urging from the referee, the Lakers finally entered the court.

On the court, the Nuggets players stood apart, obviously wanting to run tactics.

But for the Lakers, it was obvious that Payton and Kobe directly double-teamed Li Nan, and Li Nan had already been tampered with by two people before he started serving.

Just at this time,
beep!
The whistle sounded again.

Timeout for the Nuggets!

George Karl on the sidelines picked up the drawing board and called the players to come back quickly.

The Lakers players surrounded Phil Jackson.But Phil Jackson didn't have anything to say, and what he had to say had already been said.

They can only wait and see.

Phil Jackson didn't know what the other side was going to do either.

beep!
The timeout is finally over.

The Nuggets are still those people, but this time, they are not scattered as before.

Looking at the Nuggets crowded into a sandwich on the field, Phil Jackson understood that George Karl must have made adjustments just because of Kobe and Payton's off-ball double-team defense.

beep!
Phil Jackson used up the final timeout.

If a timeout is not called, according to the tactics of the Nuggets just now, the Lakers' defense is likely to be messed up.Phil Jackson had to make adjustments.

"Listen, this way."

Both sides used up their final timeouts, and the coaches on both sides attached great importance to the last ball.

Especially the Lakers.They have now stepped into the gate of the semi-finals. It would be embarrassing if they were still pulled out.

The atmosphere at the scene was very warm.

The coaches on the sidelines were all cheering for their disciples.

The audience at the scene and the audience in front of the TV can clearly feel the tension at the scene.

beep!
Players from both sides played again.

This time, it is really the last time to appear!There is no way out for either side.Success or failure is all in this ball.

On the field, the Nuggets still used the previous tactics, with Stephen Jackson serving, and Milicic, Li Nan, Blake, and Korver huddled together in order.

Kobe and Payton double-teamed Li Nan on the left and right, and started to stare at Li Nan before serving.

beep!
The referee blows the whistle again and the game begins.

Blake rushed out first and took Fisher away.

Everyone knows that this is a cover-up, and no one will care about Blake.

Korver starts and Fox follows.

However, at this time, Li Nan also moved.

As soon as Li Nan moved, Kobe and Payton followed.

As a result, Li Nan took advantage of this opportunity to cover Korver.

Fox was blocked by Li Nan, Kobe and Payton.

Korver sprinted from the crowd.

Something unexpected happened.

Just Stephen Kerson sent the ball straight to Korver!
Why did you pass the ball to Korver?Many people can't figure it out, but the commentator at the scene knows.

"Korver's three-point shooting percentage reached 50% this season, and he is definitely a three-point shooter that cannot be underestimated."

At the top of the arc, Korver opened his hand and shot without any hesitation.

Everyone in the court is staring at the ball.

"In, in, in!"

"No, no, no, no!"

Two voices sounded in the hearts of many people.

The people who don't want to let it in are naturally the majority.

Then, the basket rejected the ball knowingly and wittily.

Bang!
Did not enter!

Say it's too late, then it's fast,

The backboard bounced too fast and directly hit the heads of Milicic and Malone. Someone flicked it, and the ball landed in Li Nan's hands.

Li Nan was a little above the free throw line at this time, without any hesitation, Li Nan turned and walked out.

Kobe's eyes are quick and his feet are fast, and he blocked it quickly.

As soon as Li Nan stepped out of the three-point line, he jumped up and twisted his body in the air.

Kobe also rushed forward quickly.

The basketball flew through Kobe's fingertips dangerously, and even the ball was brought a little bit by Kobe's nails.

The ball just flew out.

beep!
The red light came on and the 48 minute timer was up.

Everyone is watching the ball.

There was no question of whether to score or not, the ball went straight into the net.

Whoosh!
105-105
The friction between the basketball and the net made a heart-pounding crisp sound.

It's a favorite of the Nuggets, but a lament for the Lakers.

Overtime!

"Oh oh oh!"

"Brother Li, you are too good."

"Brother Li, I'm sorry, I didn't throw the ball in."

Everyone on the Nuggets hugged Li Nan, celebrating this excellent shot at the buzzer.

The Lakers are looking bad.

How did this get evened out?Shouldn't it be?

Everyone on the Lakers was a little frustrated.

He fought for the whole game, but he was still caught up at the end.

The Lakers fans in the stands were also in a bad mood, but they still chose to trust the Lakers players.

"Overtime is definitely our win!"

"It's okay, it's okay, we still have F3!"

"Kobe will definitely bring the Lakers to win the game!"

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However, in overtime, the situation was unexpected.

As soon as overtime came up, the Nuggets suddenly turned to the guest and launched a fierce attack.

Under the leadership of Li Nan, the entire Nuggets team suddenly went crazy and launched a fierce attack on the Lakers.

The Lakers wanted to stop their opponents, but they couldn't stop them anyway.

Li Nan often encountered double teams, but the Lakers defended him, but they couldn't defend others.

Milicic and Anderson took turns bombing the Lakers' basket, while Jackson and Korver hit corner three-pointers several times.

The Lakers were defeated like a mountain, and the game suddenly lost suspense.

Bang!
With a three-pointer missed by Kobe in the middle circle, the game is over!
120-110
Li Nan scored 52 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists.Sure enough, as some experts analyzed before the game, as long as Li Nan scored 50 points, the Nuggets would not lose.

The Nuggets eliminated the Lakers with a big score of 4-3. In this way, the Lakers players can go home and start their summer vacation life.

After the game, Gary Payton was not in a good mood. After paying tribute to his opponent, he left directly. In the locker room, Payton didn't stay too long.The speech before the game was really his last speech with the Lakers.

O'Neal politely sent blessings to his opponent, that smile was much brighter than his in the Lakers locker room.

Seeing Li Nan and Jordan tightly hugging each other, Kobe pursed his lips tightly, enjoying himself
(End of this chapter)