Basketball Dragon

Chapter 282

For Kobe, it's useless to score as many defenses as he wants to score. It's just that if the effect is too low, it will definitely drag the team down, but as long as he is determined, he will not be confused.

As soon as the second game came up, Kobe was extraordinarily decisive on the offensive and defensive ends.

Although the hit rate is not high, it can definitely score and cause damage.

After Li Hai hit the first goal, he was naturally guarded, but unlike Kobe, Li Hai was usually used to seizing fleeting opportunities unless it was the last moment.

This kind of opportunity is often obtained with the help of teammates. It is different from Kobe's persistent self-created opportunities, a screen or off-ball running. If there is no opportunity, Marbury and others can complete the offense.

The first quarter was still tense. It was impossible for a team of their level to tell the winner immediately.

Bryant's efforts have also seen results, the Lakers still lead in the first quarter, although only leading by 2 points.

But when he went down to rest, the situation suddenly changed.

The strength of the Knicks often makes people very helpless. When Li Hai goes to rest at the first point, it may be the most dangerous time for the opponent, because no one knows what Crawford will do.

It was an unreasonable continuous scoring, which made the previous hard work of both sides seem like a joke. Crawford sometimes scored too easily.

But as a teammate, Li Hai knows very well that this is the result of his countless practice sessions. Crawford just plays differently from some players, but he has put in much more effort than many others.

This is why the Knicks often take advantage of rotation time, and it all comes from the efforts of the players.

After Kobe came on the court, he immediately opened fire and led the team to chase points. The Knicks knew his rhythm very well and chased him without hesitation, which slowed down Kobe's efficiency.

On the Knicks' side, Li Hai also stepped up his offense, and his efficiency was even higher than Kobe's.

By halftime, the Knicks were leading by double digits.

During the intermission, the Knicks clarified their tactics and resolutely flanked Kobe.

When the Lakers fell behind, Kobe would often carry the team on his shoulders. The only way to face such a team is to prevent the core of the team from dying.

Just like with the Cavaliers, the more the core does, the less the team knows what to do when the core is limited.

Kobe’s offensive choices are not the same as James’s. He often ignores defensive attacks. Many times, being able to hit is very morale-boosting, but it is also dangerous when hitting iron, especially when encountering a team of the Knicks. Will not let go of any opportunity.

To be honest, Kobe's efficiency is not bad even if he is flanked. He would definitely win an ordinary team, but the Knicks are definitely not an ordinary team.

Under their defense, the Lakers have some problems in their connection. Kobe's competitiveness is one thing, and other players' lack of courage to stand up when Kobe is under strict defense is also a big problem.

The Knicks currently have no players who can replace Li Hai, but if Li Hai is blocked, someone from them will definitely stand up.

Gasol came to the Lakers for a short time, and he was not able to play the core strength of the inside at the critical moment.

In the third quarter, the Lakers did not recover the score, but the gap further widened.

At this time, their substitute players did not disappoint. Both Vujacic and Farmar hit three-pointers, but the Knicks' substitute players still showed their strength.

Kobe rushed to the court after only a short break, and once again took over the team's offense.

Li Hai followed suit, and then began to defend Kobe wholeheartedly. Now that the team is leading, Li Hai's strategy is to give up scoring. He must restrain Kobe.

Even if he was behind by more than ten points, Kobe still had high morale, and his excellent offensive skills made it difficult for Li Hai to block.

But Li Hai could bear his temper and always kept pestering Kobe, even if he was raped or fouled, he would not waver in the slightest.

There is no full-court defense against Kobe, just to do our best in the most critical section.

"It's really difficult. Kobe's shot was too high. Li Hai successfully defended again."

"Kobe hits a tough shot, but the gap between the Lakers and the Knicks hasn't closed."

"Kobe hit a three, but...time was running out, and the Lakers started foul play."

"Fisher missed a three-pointer, and the Lakers are powerless."

At 108:97, this time Kobe scored 35 points and Li Hai scored 28 points, but it was the Knicks who won.

Kobe doesn't want to admit defeat, but this is strength. Next is the home court of the Lakers. They must win, otherwise they can only watch the Knicks win the trophy.

"Win the game in one go, don't give the opponent any chance."

Before the start of the third game, Li Hai told all his teammates that it doesn't matter if the opponent wins once, he doesn't want this kind of heart to appear in the finals.

"Yes, lads, be a little more eager for victory, forget about the damn away game, we can take the outside voices as cheers for us." Larry Brown also said loudly.

In the sound of cheering, the Knicks players rushed out of the locker room full of fighting spirit.

Kobe was full of murderous intent at the beginning of the game, and he didn't care about hitting the first ball, and started the scoring mode directly.

Each player has different characteristics, and the current state is Kobe's strongest performance.

Gasol also cooperated with Kobe and put all his energy into defense. Gasol may suffer from a single defense against a strong inside line, but assisting in defense and interference is very good.

Maybe it was too much force, the Knicks players were just average, and Randolph missed the first two shots.

Li Hai began to directly ask for the ball on the offensive end. The 3rd position of the Lakers is their weak position. When the team is leading, he can focus all his energy on defense. Now when the team needs someone to stand up and score, he is even more It is irresistible.

"Li Hai counterattacked directly after getting the rebound. His speed is really too fast, and he directly killed a dragon to complete the score."

"There is really no one in the Lakers who can limit Li Hai. Maybe they should let Kobe try... This time Li Hai didn't make a breakthrough. He just pulled up and hit a three-pointer."

"On the offensive end, Li Hai's skills are relatively simple, but very comprehensive. No one knows whether he will shoot or not, and no one can predict when he will shoot. It would be great if the Lakers put more pressure on him."

"Both Li Hai and Kobe scored in double figures. It seems that today will be a scoring battle between the two, which makes people look forward to it."

(End of this chapter)