ace marshal

Chapter 783 Kobe Bryant ([-])
The first half of the Los Angeles Derby between the Lakers and the Clippers in the 08-09 NBA season opener has ended.

The Clippers unexpectedly led the defending champions 51:44.

Throughout the first half, the Clippers' young players, including the No. [-] pick Harden, played very well. They almost didn't waste any opportunities on the offensive end, and they also did their best on the defensive end.

In short, under the leadership of Lan Shengli, the team has a new life that is different from the past.

On the other hand, the Lakers played more difficultly.

Although the triangle offense is still sharp, the team's defensive end is not doing well. Several big-name players in the team are out of shape, except for Kobe of course.

The newcomer Artest's offensive end is still passable, but the defensive end and the team's incomprehensible situation gradually appeared, especially the time he watched Johnson hit a three-pointer, which completely made Kobe angry.

Bryant also quickly brought this anger to the locker room at halftime.

"We can't play like this. We don't look like a defending champion at all. We can't lose our desire to win the game just because we won the championship~!!"

"We should show a better state, show the strength that a defending champion should have, and show the spirit of winning~!"

"We have to pay attention to our opponents, they are already two quarters ahead of us~!! Tonight's opening game, I don't want to lose~!!!"

Kobe's series of lectures made his teammates and Zen Master listen in silence.

No matter what game, no matter when, Kobe is the most competitive one in the Lakers, and the state of desire for victory is at an extreme.

"Give me the ball on the offensive end. It doesn't have to be a pick-and-roll to play that Harden. I have the same confidence as Hill. On the defensive end, you just guard your own people. I don't want to see players like that again!! , don’t deserve to wear a Lakers jersey~!!”

Seeing that his teammates were silent, Kobe continued talking.

"I had problems defending a few times in the first half, and that situation will not happen in the second half~"

Artest finally responded.

"The gap of seven points is not a problem, everyone should tighten their minds, adjust their state, and win~!"

The Zen master also spoke here.

"You should have scored that goal directly through the alley-oop, wasting such a beautiful assist from me, really~"

"You hung the ball too far back. If I did an alley-oop, it would be quite embarrassing if I didn't score~!!"

"The result is that you are still blocked~"

Unlike the tense atmosphere in the Lakers locker room, the atmosphere in the Clippers locker room is very harmonious and relaxed.

The team members chatted and laughed.

"Papapa~, everyone be quiet, listen to me~!!"

Here Lan Shengli quickly returned to the locker room.Clapped his hands and said.

"Everyone played very well in the first half and implemented the content assigned by the coaching staff. It is good to continue to implement this style of play in the second half. If the opponent continues to use the triangle offense on the defensive end, we will pay attention to protecting the basket or adopt zone defense. When the time comes Just look at my gestures, continue to play pick-and-rolls with Jordan on the offensive end, open up the space, and shoot when there is an outside opportunity~”

Lan Shengli deployed.

The 10 minutes of the intermission passed quickly.

The second half of the game is about to begin.

"A character like Kobe must be dissatisfied with the state of the team in the first half of the game. He will definitely take practical actions. Prepare for difficulties~"

Lan Shengli looked at Kobe whose eyes became very firm, and sighed.

Sure enough, after the start of the second half, the Lakers did not adopt a triangle offense. Instead, Kobe took the ball and hit Hill with his back, and the other four players moved to the other side.

"This kind of offense depends on Kobe's shooting percentage. Let alone Hill, even the best defender in the league can hardly restrain Kobe~"

Lan Shengli shook his head and sighed.

Low center of gravity, back hit, shoulder swing, spin to the baseline, fadeaway jumper.

Very consistent, very iconic Kobe-style post-up.

Although Kobe also had such a back hit in the first half, he was not as determined as he is now.

Hill can only hold a candle to it.

"Swipe~!!!"

The ball is firmly hollowed into the net.

"Yeah!!!"

Although the Staples fans haven't all come back yet, the cheers have come one after another.

They knew what it meant for Kobe to enter the state as soon as he came up.

"Quickly serve~!! Quickly hit~!!"

Here Lan Shengli reminded.

"Quickly return to defense, quick~!!!"

Seeing that the Clippers quickly sent the baseline ball, Kobe immediately yelled to remind his teammates.

Although the Clippers quickly pushed to the frontcourt, the Lakers had already completed their defensive positions, and the Clippers had no chance to play a fast break.

Seeing this, Hill gave the ball to Harden.

Harden took the ball and immediately signaled Jordan to do a pick-and-roll.

A high-quality pick-and-roll blocked Kobe again, and Harden challenged Bynum, who was shrinking inside.

But just as Harden hugged the ball and was about to carry Bynum to complete a layup, a player in a purple and gold jersey suddenly appeared in front of Harden.

After a closer look, it was Artest.

Artest saw the timing, his hands were like pliers, he directly hugged the ball in Harden's hand, relying on a stronger core strength, he broke it abruptly.

Harden was thrown straight to the floor, and Artest made one of the best defenses of the game.

It seems that Kobe's lecture during the halftime break made Artest wake up.

This is a great thing for the Lakers.

Artest very calmly gave the ball directly to Kobe.

The Lakers took the opportunity to play fast break directly.

Kobe dribbled the ball forward quickly, and Hill followed him inseparably.

But Kobe, who has entered offensive mode, ignores the existence of defense.

After dribbling the ball twice with his back on his back, Kobe directly turned around halfway, leaned back slightly, and shot a three-pointer~! !
Hill still didn't make any defensive response. Perhaps Hill guessed that Kobe would make such a shot, but he didn't know how to defend such a shot~
"This,,, this is too difficult~~"

Lan Shengli watched, shook his head and sighed.

Such shots are really difficult for others, but for Kobe, these are normal shots.

"Dangdang~, brush~"

The ball bounced twice on the basket and went straight into the net.

Kobe brought the vigor of the intermission to the field, and scored five points in a row like a machete cutting vegetables. The point difference was only 2 points, and there was only one goal difference.

"Dum~!!!"

Here Lan Shengli saw that Kobe had already activated the "unsolvable mode", so he called a timeout very cautiously.

"It's not easy to do it now~"

(End of this chapter)