NBA: The man who passed the ball to Yao Ming

Kobe raised his eyebrows, obviously very dissatisfied with Zhang Jinshui's response, he wanted to say something more, but the referee's whistle sounded again.

It was already 7 o'clock in the evening. With the referee throwing the ball high in the midfield, the focus of the Houston Rockets' away game against the Los Angeles Lakers finally began.

Relying on the advantage of bullet speed, the young Andrew Bynum first helped the Lakers grab the ball.

After Smush Parker took the ball into the frontcourt, he handed the ball to Kobe, who was obliquely 45 degrees on the right, and it was McGrady who was defending Kobe.

In the stands of Staples, there was a burst of cheering and cheering immediately.

At this time, Kobe's face was very serious, and he no longer had the friendliness he had when talking with McGrady before the game.

He directly turned his back to McGrady, dribbled the ball for three steps into the three-point line, then swayed his shoulders from side to side, disrupting McGrady's defensive rhythm, turned around and jumped high, completing a back that Zhang Jinshui is all too familiar with jump shot.

2: 0.

After Kobe scored a goal, he stepped back and raised his chin at McGrady to show provocation.

In the stands of the Dead Press Arena, there was a burst of cheers like a tsunami.

After the offensive and defensive transition, Zhang Jinshui dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. Yao Ming didn't take a position in the interior, but ran to the left to help McGrady leave space for singles. Zhang Jinshui naturally handed the ball to another player today. Protagonist Maddie.

McGrady took the ball outside the 45-degree three-point line on the left side, with the signature lazy smile on his face, his eyes were dull, as if he was about to fall asleep.

But his first breakthrough to Kobe's right was still sharp.

When Kobe moved to the left rear, McGrady suddenly stopped and jumped up, and with a signature unreasonable pull-up jumper, he shot the ball flat and quickly into the basket.

2 to 2, McGrady helped the Rockets equalize the score.

The commentary, represented by Big Mouth Barkley and Kenny Smith, immediately became excited.

The confrontation between Kobe and McGrady is undoubtedly what they want to see most when they pay attention to this game.

And this round is just the beginning of Kobe and McGrady's big fight.

In the next few minutes, the two continued to entangle each other on both offensive and defensive ends.

Here Kobe used Odom's pick-and-roll to break into the inside and made a successful throw, and McGrady used Yao Ming's pick-and-roll to reach the inside and carry Odom's defense for a strong layup.

Here, Kobe pretended to break through with the ball, and suddenly lobbed the ball back for an assist, turned around and bypassed Chuck Hayes' Odom, and the blue succeeded, while McGrady barely broke through Kobe's defense and entered the inside line, and Yao Ming who followed up with the assist Form a one-handed slam dunk.

In the first 6 minutes of the game, both of them were the absolute offensive core of their respective teams.

其中科比7投4中，罚球2罚2中，拿下10分2助攻，麦迪7投3中，命中一颗三分球，再加上2罚2中，拿下9分2助攻1篮板。

而两队的比分，也很焦灼地从2比2，打到8比7，又打到了15比15。

The Lakers fans in the stands were all excited, and the commentators on the sidelines were even more hooked.

Such toughness between top forwards and guards, which lasted for as long as 6 minutes, is definitely worth the ticket price for all those who came to watch this game before.

But at this time, because neither side called a timeout, the referee automatically blew the official timeout, interrupting the hurricane between Kobe and Tracy McGrady.

When the two teams returned to the court again, McGrady had been left on the bench by Van Gundy, and it was Sprewell who was replaced.

The dialogue between Tracy McGrady and Kobe is certainly the focus of the game, and it will be enjoyed by all spectators, but Van Gundy will not change the rhythm of the Rockets' game in order to cater to the taste of the public.

What's more, in the first 6 minutes, unlike the Lakers who only had Kobe as their main attack, the Rockets actually had more offensive weapons. Letting McGrady and Kobe fight in the first 6 minutes can be regarded as Van Gundy and other Rockets. The public's utmost care was taken.

Van Gundy gave Zhang Jinshui very clear instructions before going on the court, focusing on Yao Ming and cooperating with Yao Ming internally and externally to open up the situation.

However, as soon as Zhang Jinshui returned to the court, he discovered new changes in the Lakers' defense.

That is, Kobe really switched positions with Smush Parker on the defensive end as he said before the game, and came to Zhang Jinshui.

"Hey, Huaguo boy, I announce that you should stop thinking about passing the ball comfortably in this game." Kobe said to Zhang Jinshui very stinkingly.

Did Zhang Jinshui smile and didn't speak, but his heart was ups and downs to the extreme, not at all as calm as the surface.

On the one hand, he was filled with emotion because he could play against the resurrected Kobe;

However, when Zhang Jinshui received a baseline serve from Chuck Hayes in the backcourt and tried to push forward in front of Kobe, he immediately felt tremendous pressure.

In the past 7 years, Kobe, a superstar who has been selected to the league's first team three times, two times to the league's second team, and two times to the league's third team, has never relaxed his requirements on the defensive end because of his height. Selected to the league's defensive first team three times in five seasons is the best evidence.

Under his close defense, every step of Zhang Jinshui's forward dribble seemed a bit restrained.

This kind of defensive strength is definitely something that Zhang Jinshui has never encountered since he entered the NBA. In his feeling, even the Heat's older glove Payton is at least two grades behind Kobe.

Zhang Jinshui's ability to handle the ball with a value of 75 is really not enough.

He stumbled to the frontcourt with the ball, and before he could raise his eyes to see Yao Ming's position, he was already staggered by Kobe, and then the basketball in his hand was copied by Kobe, and he rushed to the frontcourt at a high speed, easily completing the game. A counter-attack layup.

16:14.

In the stands of the Staples Arena, there was a tsunami of cheers immediately. The cheers were not only admiration for Kobe, but also a mockery of Zhang Jinshui.

Even Kenny Smith in the SB commentary on the sidelines began to look dignified, and he said worriedly: "The Lakers used Kobe to defend Zhang Jinshui. Kobe is suppressed, and if Zhang Jinshui is suppressed, the Rockets' offense may also have a big problem."

"Yes, Kobe's perimeter defense is definitely the first in the league, not to mention that he has all-round physical advantages over Zhang Jinshui." Big Mouth Barkley agreed.

"It seems that Kobe is a real touchstone. He can test how much Zhang Jinshui weighs." Lahm, the SB host who has been quiet for a while, finally found the opportunity to speak loudly this time .

Big Mouth Barkley and Kenny Smith looked dissatisfied at this funny guy. How did he have the nerve to say that Kobe is the touchstone?

If Kobe is used as a touchstone, there are absolutely no more than five backcourt players in this league who can come out and take two steps.

However, even if Kobe is used as a touchstone, Zhang Jinshui is not completely incapable of fighting back. After all, he still has an arsenal of weapons.

At this time, Zhang Jinshui's ears were ringing with the familiar metallic system voice: "When one-on-one is intercepted by the opponent, do you want to trigger [Tit for Tat] and intercept one of the opponent?"

"Trigger!" Zhang Jinshui shouted with his mind.

However, the Rockets still need to complete an offense before they can use tit-for-tat on Kobe.

Zhang Jinshui once again took over Charl Hayes' baseline serve in the backcourt, and Kobe, like last time, got stuck directly in his path.

Although I really don't want to admit it, Kobe put too much defensive pressure on Zhang Jinshui.

Zhang Jinshui could feel Kobe's long arms constantly waving on both sides of him, as if he was ready to shoot at any time to intercept his dribble.

At the same time, Kobe's defensive footsteps are constantly changing direction, which also makes Zhang Jinshui not dare to make breakthroughs, not to mention that Kobe's tall body is in front of him, making it very inconvenient for Zhang Jinshui to observe his teammates' running positions.

When Zhang Jinshui, who scored 120 points cautiously, finally dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, he began to stumble again.

At this time, don't mention any organized offense, Zhang Jinshui can barely pass the ball to Sprewell, who is within his line of sight on the right.

At this time, the Rockets' offensive time was more than half, and Sprewell didn't dare to return the ball to Zhang Jinshui, who was still under Kobe's tight defense. He barely broke through the attack, and under the defense of Andrew Bynum, he finally popped out.

This is undoubtedly another successful defense of Kobe against Zhang Jinshui, which finally led to the failure of the Rockets' offense.

In the stands of the Staples Center, there was another burst of cheers.

Van Gundy on the sidelines had a stern face, but he still clapped his hands vigorously and shouted to Zhang Jinshui: "Zhang Jinshui, don't be affected by this ball. Occasional setbacks are normal. Play your defense well next time."

"No problem!" Zhang Jinshui shouted loudly, not only responding to the coach, but also helping himself and his teammates.

The offense and defense switched, and it was the Lakers' turn to attack. According to the Rockets' defensive matchup, Sprewell was about to run in front of Kobe, but Zhang Jinshui took the initiative and said, "Brother Yang, let me defend Kobe with this ball."

Sprewell hesitated for a moment, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll let you try once. But with your physical condition, it's a bit difficult to defend against Kobe, so don't be too strong. If you can't defend this time, take the next shot." Just replace me next time."

"Okay, I'll try one round, and I'll replace you in the next round." After explaining to Sprewell, Zhang Jinshui ran up to Kobe.

Boss Ke immediately sneered and asked: "Why, young man, you are not convinced, and want to give me back on the defensive end? Are you overestimating your defensive ability?"

Zhang Jinshui said with a smile: "I didn't overestimate, I just wanted to give it a try. Doesn't this give you a chance to teach me how to be a man?"

"That's fine, I'll teach you how to be a man."

After speaking, Kobe ran to the right side of the Rockets' three-point line at a 45-degree angle.

He raised his hand, and Smush Parker, who dribbled to the frontcourt, immediately passed the ball over.

After receiving the ball, Kobe turned his back directly to Zhang Jinshui, just like McGrady in singles before.

The difference in height and weight made Zhang Jinshui look particularly small in front of Kobe, just like a misplaced singles after the Lakers adopted pick-and-roll tactics.

Everyone on the Rockets' bench, including Van Gundy, frowned, obviously not optimistic about Zhang Jinshui's defense against Kobe this time.

Kobe even used the measurement of murder to the extreme. He turned his back to Zhang Jinshui and said deliberately: "Next, I will dribble the ball to give you two steps, and then turn left and fall back to make a jump shot. Even if you know my trick The offensive line still can't prevent me."

"Really? Good! Let's..."

Before Zhang Jinshui finished speaking, he suddenly moved.

What he wanted was that Kobe was waiting for him to speak and was not ready to launch an attack. He went directly to the basketball in Kobe's hand from the side and back like a lion fighting a rabbit.

Although Kobe's ball-protecting posture is already very standard, Zhang Jinshui has the special effect bonus of "Tit for Tat" after all. He just pulled out the basketball from Kobe's hands. Moreover, the ball was very clean, not at all. Touch Kobe's hand.

In the Staples stands, there was a burst of boos immediately, questioning that Zhang Jinshui had fouled the ball, but the gesture given by the referee was very clear: the game continues!

After Zhang Jinshui controlled the ball, he immediately accelerated towards the Lakers' hinterland.

However, what Zhang Jinshui never expected was that Kobe's defense speed was abnormal. When Zhang Jinshui reached the three-point line, Kobe was already neck and neck with Zhang Jinshui.

Under the disadvantage of physical fitness, Zhang Jinshui would not dare to layup directly in front of Kobe.

He turned around and tried to regain space to attack the basket with the ball.

But Kobe's defense was too good, he was only temporarily thrown away by half a step, and then turned around to block Zhang Jinshui.

Who would have thought that the chance to counterattack with the purple badge [Tit for Tat] would be blocked again.

Zhang Jinshui couldn't help being a little impatient. He didn't wait for his teammates to come up, and immediately used a change of direction to try to break through Kobe, but the ball was blocked by Kobe's stretched out hand.

In the stands, cheers were louder than ever before.

Who would have thought that a steal that could have helped the Rockets get off the ground, but brought the Rockets' morale to a new low.

In these few rounds, Zhang Jinshui was really overwhelmed by Kobe on the offensive end.

With a whistle of "beep", Zhang Jinshui turned his head. It turned out that Van Gundy called a timeout in order to protect his mentality.

Zhang Jinshui's heart skipped a beat, and when he walked to the sidelines, seeing Van Gundy trying to comfort himself, Zhang Jinshui said directly: "Coach, don't worry, I'm fine, let me calm down for a minute, I'll have a way to deal with Kobe on the offensive end later. "