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Chapter 886 The Price of Growth (Part [-])
"M~V~P~!!"

"M~V~P~!!"

"M~V~P~!!"

In the Staples Center, Kobe, who was about to make a free throw, accepted the shouts and cheers of the fans.

Although it is at the Staples Center, after all, this time is the home court of the Clippers, it is really incredible that Kobe can still enjoy the feeling of "home court".

After all, the Clippers have lost seven games in a row, and the defending champions are still Los Angeles teams. Of course, the fans support the stronger side.

If this game is not against the Lakers, I am afraid that the Clippers' home attendance will be difficult to guarantee.

So in this way, Kobe indirectly became the Clippers' box office guarantee.

What's more, when the Lakers fell behind by a big score in the first half, Kobe led the team to catch up, and it really played an "MVP" level performance.

"Swipe~!!"

Kobe's free throw hit steadily, and the Lakers have already overtaken the score.

The game time has come to the end of the third quarter.

"Swipe~!!"

Fortunately, the Clippers were able to respond. With the help of Jordan's pick-and-roll, Harden directly made a resolute three-pointer.

Harden's shooting was not greatly affected by the shot before Kobe chased him.

This is Harden's 20th point in this game, and Harden has a chance to score 30+ points.

The two sides started to play anxiously in the third quarter. After the point difference was tied, the Clippers players also calmed down, "forgot about the scoreboard" and focused on each round.

The Lakers, on the other hand, have some ideas of "eat a fat man with one bite", and want to use a devastating method to expand the lead and accept the game as soon as possible.

The intense atmosphere of the third quarter continued into the fourth quarter.

The Lakers' outside shooting in this game was not very ideal. Except for the three-pointers scored by Artest and Kobe, outside shooters such as shooter Vujacic and Fisher did not make three-pointers.

So the Lakers have not been able to widen the point difference.

"Swipe~!!!"

While speaking, Kobe suddenly fired from the outside and hit a long shot, which directly caused Lan Shengli to call a timeout.

With this three-pointer, the Lakers have already led the Clippers by 6 points.

Perhaps for Lan Shengli, it is acceptable for the Lakers to score a three-pointer, but it is unacceptable for Kobe to score.

"Johnson, you switch to defend Kobe, give him physical confrontation, make him uncomfortable, and let him make difficult shots as much as possible. Artest, if he shoots from the outside, let him shoot, as long as he recovers the basket , Just protect the rebounds, play more patiently on the offensive end~!!"

Lan Shengli urged the team members in an eager tone.

"Hill holds the ball from the top arc, Johnson screens near the free throw line, Harden uses the screen to come out to catch the ball, and then Johnson immediately goes down and walks away the defender, Harden finds an opportunity to pass to the inside, or shoot ~!!"

Lan Shengli continued to draw and explain the tactical board.

After all, it is now 6 points behind, and it is necessary to score quickly to stop the Lakers' offensive climax.

"Defense~!!!"

"Defense~!!!"

Back from a timeout here, the Clippers attacked, and most fans chanted "defense."

The home team is attacking, and the fans are shouting for defense. This scene may only be seen in the "Los Angeles Derby" between the Clippers and the Lakers at Staples.

However, the players of the Clippers are very focused. Everyone performs their own duties and executes the tactics arranged by Lan Shengli.

Here Hill dribbles, Johnson blocks Kobe, Harden runs inside and catches the ball.

Johnson took advantage of the situation and ran towards the basket.

When Kobe saw this, he immediately switched defenses, reminding Artest to step forward to defend Harden.

But Artest seems to want to flank Johnson with Kobe, because Artest sees Harden in a posture ready to pass the ball.

Just when Artest was hesitating, Harden dribbled the ball and retreated beyond the three-point line, giving up the pass-based tactics that Lan Shengli arranged before, and directly shot a three-pointer.

Seeing this, Fisher on the side could only make supplementary defense.

But the block from the side seemed a bit superfluous. Not only did it fail to interfere with Harden's shooting, but he also had physical contact with Harden in the air.

"Eh~!!!"

Harden is an "acting school". After being hit by Fisher, he yelled and fell sideways to the ground.

The ball is still flying toward the basket.

"Beep~!!!"

The referee hesitated and blew his whistle.

"Swipe~!!!"

At the same time, the ball went into the net hollow, and Harden had a chance to score a "3+1".

"Oh~!!!"

Harden sat on the ground and roared.

Artest paid the price for his hesitation, Lan Shengli's offensive tactics succeeded this time.

"You should make it up~!! Why don't you make it up~?!, I can guard against Johnson~!!"

Kobe frowned, looked at Artest angrily, and asked.

For Kobe, who is extremely strict with the team, he will definitely not allow the team to make such a big mistake on the defensive end.

"My question~!!"

"My question~!!"

Artest looked regretful and waved to Kobe and Zen Master as a gesture.

"Swipe~!!"

Harden made an extra free throw and scored four points in one round. The point difference was only two points, and there was only one goal difference.

In the following games, both sides played very cautiously and focused on defense. The Lakers relied on Kobe to maintain the lead.

The Clippers, on the other hand, rely on more dangerous offenses again and again to barely maintain a one-ball point difference.

While talking, there were only 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter, 89:86, the Lakers led by 3 points, and the Lakers attacked.

I saw Kobe relying on his personal ability, after consecutive back hits, he directly shook Johnson away and went to the inside.

Facing Jordan's ferocious supplementary defense, Kobe made a very calm judgment and threw the ball directly towards the basket.

"Duang~!!!"

The inside high point Bynum jumped high, and after receiving the ball, he directly smashed the ball into the basket.

"Yeah~!!!"

The Clippers' home court once again became the Lakers' home court. Accompanied by fierce cheers, Lan Shengli called the penultimate timeout of the game.

The Lakers have already led by five points. If the Clippers want to reverse, they must score in the next attack, and they must score quickly.

After discussing with the assistant coaches, Lan Shengli immediately took the tactical board and knelt down in front of the players.

"There are 38 seconds left, we are behind by 5 points, and we need to play two rounds, so we must score a goal in the fastest time for our next attack, two points and three points are fine, get it~!"

This time, Lan Shengli did not use a hasty tone, but spoke to the players in a very calm and calm state.

(End of this chapter)