NBA bench saves national team

When warming up before the game, Kobe did not do too much strenuous exercise, but just stood outside the three-point line and practiced some three-pointers.

One after another, the basketballs crossed arcs one after another, swishing into the net.

The audience also kept exclaiming after watching it.

It has been nearly half a season since he was absent from the battle, but Kobe's state still looks good.

I just don't know what kind of performance I can perform in the game.

After all, he is already a veteran who has played for 18 seasons, and he has not played for half a season.

Now that he is back directly in the Western Conference Finals, the intensity of confrontation is not comparable to that of the regular season.

I don't know if Kobe can stand it.

soon.

The pre-match warm-up is over.

The starters of both sides came on stage.

The starting lineup of the Lakers is Gasol, Antetokounmpo, Qin Feng, Kobe, Lowry;

The Spurs starting lineup is Splitter, Duncan, Leonard, Danny Green, Parker.

jump ball.

Splitter took the basketball out and the Spurs took the lead in attacking.

After Parker dribbled the ball for half the court, he did not pass the basketball to Duncan, the absolute dominant point. Instead, after finishing the pick-and-roll with Splitter, he broke through to the restricted area to attract the defense, and passed the basketball to Danny Green on the perimeter. hands.

The latter catches the ball and directly jumps and shoots a three-pointer.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

The Spurs hit a three-pointer at the start.

This is very rare.

The big screen shot showed the Spurs coach Popovich standing on the sidelines. He folded his arms around his chest and stared sharply at the court without any expression on his face.

It fits the image of an iron-blooded coach very much.

Since there is no response, it means that the players are playing according to Popovich's arrangement.

Arrange the tactics of three-pointers at the beginning.

Popovich, who has always hated three-pointers, is very bold!

Lakers offense.

Lowry dribbled the ball past half court and passed the basketball to Bryant in the low post.

The audience was excited and even stood up to applaud Kobe.

This is Kobe's first attack after missing a game for several months!

I saw Corvo bend his knees, sink his shoulders like he did in the past 18 years, and then skillfully make a shaking fake move. After shaking Danny Green, he turned around and jumped up high, completing a signature fadeaway jumper.

The basketball arced high.

Boom!

Out of the basket.

All the technical moves are perfect, but the final shot is slightly weaker.

The audience also continued to applaud Kobe.

Kobe shook his head and turned back to defend.

"It can be seen that Kobe is still looking for the feeling of the game, especially in the Western Conference finals, it is even more difficult."

On-site commentator Barkley said.

"Don't worry! Dude, I bet Kobe will get back to his competitive form soon! As a natural fighter, he will never lose his weapon! Not even if he is injured!"

"This is Kobe!"

O'Neill said seriously, without a funny tone, but unprecedented seriousness.

At the same time, those days of fighting side by side with Kobe also appeared in his mind.

I still remember that when the finals reached a critical moment, Kobe had a sprained ankle and was unable to play, but he insisted on playing with the injury in the next game, and carried, helping the team win a very crucial game!

As a result, the Lakers won the championship that season.

Throughout Kobe's entire career, he fully deserves the word "fighter".

Kobe, who has an almost paranoid desire for victory, can tolerate himself becoming a burden to the team after returning from injury?

Impossible.

The Spurs fought back.

After Parker dribbled the ball for half the court, he broke through Lowry's defense by changing direction twice in a row. When he got in, he used the stunt spinning top and went to the basket to hit the basket.

5: 0.

The Spurs took a 5-point lead.

Lakers offense.

This time it was replaced by Qin Feng's singles.

Compared with the Spurs, the Lakers' offense is relatively simple, not because they can't play complex tactics, but because they don't have to.

After all, the team has two superstars who can solve many game problems.

Only when playing five small lineups again, or when Qin Feng was strictly defended by his opponents, the head coach Steve Kerr would arrange some relatively complicated tactics.

Qin Feng held the ball at the top of the arc, facing Leonard's defense, his expression also became serious.

After more than two years of growth, Leonard is already a top defender in the league, and he is no longer Xiaomengxin who was bullied by Qin Feng at will.

Qin Feng can clearly remember that in the world before time travel, this season, when the Spurs and the Heat met in the finals, Leonard basically restricted James' performance, which brought a lot to Lao Zhan. troubled.

The Spurs also relied on their strong team strength to defeat the Heat in the finals and won the championship.

So Qin Feng knows very well that this round of the Western Conference finals series will be difficult to play, even if Kobe comes back, it will be difficult to play, because the Spurs are really strong.

At this moment Leonard also looked dignified, extremely serious.

He will never forget those games where Qin Feng was brutally tormenting him.

Qin Feng dribbled the ball, suddenly sped up the rhythm, changed direction continuously and used the change of rhythm to break through from the right, but just took a step, then pulled back, took two steps back, and opened the distance with Leonard, Gained enough shooting space, and then threw the basketball.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

Immediately there was warm cheers at the scene.

Qin Feng's performance is still stable!

The Spurs attack.

Parker organized the offense at the top of the arc.

Other players actively move.

Leonard ran from the downline around the screen to near the free throw line, and after receiving a pass from Parker, he stopped for a jumper.

Swish.

hit.

In these two seasons, Leonard has not only continued to improve his defensive ability, but also his offensive ability has grown enough, especially the jump shot after receiving the ball, and his personal post-up singles, which are very stable.

no doubt.

Leonard's improvement is the ceiling of the Spurs' strength!

The Lakers fought back.

After Lowry dribbled the ball for half court, he broke through the penalty area after playing a pick-and-roll with Gasol, attracting the defense to pass the basketball to Kobe, who raised his hand and threw a three-pointer.

Boom!

Strike the iron again.

"Didn't make it again! Kobe's offensive state hasn't recovered yet!"

Barkley said worriedly.

"Don't panic! The game has just begun, and Kobe still has time to find his own state."

O'Neill said, his expression was very relaxed, and he was not worried about Kobe.

The Spurs set off a defensive counterattack.

Leonard took the lead and quickly ran across the half court. After receiving the basketball, he headed to the penalty area with a sullen head.

In fact, there are better offensive options, that is, Danny Green has already run to the 45-degree three-point line on the right, as long as Leonard passes the ball back, it will be an open three-pointer.

For an elite shooter like Danny Green, this three-point shot is a surefire one.

But it's a pity that Leonard didn't pass the ball, because at this stage he still doesn't have the ability to handle the ball, he can only play the role of offensive finisher, and cannot become the organizer of the team's offense.

When he reached the penalty area, Leonard wanted to lay up, but found that Qin Feng had followed him, just one body behind him.

Afraid of being blocked, Leonard held it high and hit it high. He jumped up and did not pick the basket, but threw the basketball out.

If it was a basket, it would definitely be blocked by Qin Feng, but if it was a floater, then Qin Feng would be unable to block it, but Leonard caused the most interference.

bang.

The basketball bounced out of the basket.

Missed a hit.

The Spurs also wasted the chance of this defensive counterattack.

Popovich on the sidelines also shook his head helplessly.

Leonard, who is still a third-year player, cannot be expected to accomplish more things on the court. Obviously, fast breaks and passing are not what he is good at, and it is understandable that he failed to score.

But Leonard has shown the potential of a superstar.

Popovich is very optimistic about Leonard's future career, and he expects this player to make solid progress until he becomes a superstar with excellent offense and defense.

After Qin Feng grabbed the rebound, he dribbled the ball quickly and quickly, Leonard once again showed his defensive instincts, followed Qin Feng closely, and did not give him a chance to shoot at all.

So Qin Feng passed the basketball to Kobe after breaking through the penalty area.

Kobe Bryant shot a three-pointer from the outside again.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Finally hit.

The audience chanted Kobe's name, and many fans imitated Kobe's celebration.

For them, nothing is happier than watching Kobe play.

Kobe played 18 years in his career, and they only watched 18 years.

18 years!

How many 18 years can there be in life?

18 years is enough for a baby to grow into an adult, and for a young man to become a middle-aged uncle.

The time is too long.

And Kobe has been with them all the time.

This has become a habit!

"Man, great job! Beautiful three-pointer! Your comeback is so reassuring!"

Qin Feng said to Kobe with a smile while returning to defense.

"I won't stand by for such an important game in the Western Conference Finals! Although I am an 18-year veteran, I still have fuel in my fuel tank!"

Kobe said seriously that his fighting spirit is still extremely strong.

"Of course! You are still the omnipotent Kobe!"

Qin Feng said.

This is of course not a compliment, but the truth.

You must know that Kobe was a man who shot 50 balls and scored 60 points in a single game in his retirement two years later!

With Kobe's three-pointer, the Lakers also approached the score, only one goal away from overtaking the score.

The Spurs attack.

After Duncan received the basketball in the penalty area, he directly hit the rebound and shot.

Hit steadily.

It has to be said that the Spurs have too many offensive options.

Among the starting five players, except for Split's offensive ability, the other four have good offensive ability and each has its own characteristics.

Of course, the two veteran superstars Duncan and Parker are the most stable.

In an excellent offensive state, the Spurs have always maintained their lead. Although only a few points, the Lakers just couldn't overtake the score.

The two sides stalemate for more than half a quarter, and the two head coaches began to adjust the lineup.

For the Spurs, Popovich replaced Duncan, Parker, and Splitter with Manu Ginobili, Mills, and Diaw.

I have to say that the depth of the Spurs' lineup is really deep.

It's so deep that you can't reach the bottom.

And the team has a lot of people who can organize the offense. In addition to Ginobili and Parker, there are also players such as Diaw and Mills.

Especially Dior, when the nba was about to fail, he had a second spring with the Spurs. He performed very well, and his skills were comprehensive, and he could affect the game in all aspects.

The Spurs offensive round.

Diaw held the ball at the top of the arc, watched his teammates move, and with a flick of his wrist, passed the basketball to Danny Green, who had just ran out of the open space, and the latter raised his hand to throw a three-pointer.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

Another attack with a tacit cooperation of the team.

"Wonderful pass, wonderful three-pointer! I have to say that the Spurs have really played team basketball to the extreme this season!"

Seeing this, Barkley couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Yeah! Smooth offense, exquisite teamwork, the Spurs are really good!"

"This team's basketball is pleasing to the eye!"

O'Neill also said, his eyes shining.

He had a hunch that this would be a very, very exciting series!

Are the Lakers finally meeting their opponents?

on the field.

Lowry holds the ball at the top of the arc, breaks through to the penalty area after consecutive disguises, and then passes the ball to Butler outside the three-point line. The latter continues to hold the ball and break through, and then divides the ball again.

After Morris received the basketball, he shot a three-pointer from outside the three-point line in the right corner.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Also hollow into the net!

The Spurs attack.

It was the team working together to find an opening, and Ginobili made a mid-range hit.

You come and I go, both sides are still on par.

The audience couldn't help but exclaimed that it was wonderful, and they didn't dare to show their atmosphere.

The fans who watched the game in front of the TV or from the Internet were equally nervous and their hearts were pounding.

The first quarter ended quickly.

30: 30.

The two sides are tied!

After a short intermission, the game entered the second quarter.

The two sides are still in rotation.

However, the Lakers' bench lineup is obviously not as good as that of the Spurs, and after two or three minutes of playing, they gradually fell into a disadvantage.

Ginobili and Diaw played very well and played an excellent offense.

On the Lakers side, Butler and Morris' performances were not very stable, and their shooting percentages also plummeted.

The Spurs took advantage of this opportunity to gain the lead.

After playing for a few minutes, Lakers coach Steve Kerr took the lead in replacing Bryant.

Kobe, who appeared again, also found an offensive state and began to score consecutively.

Finally, the situation was stabilized and the Spurs were not allowed to open the score.

In the second half of the second quarter, after Qin Feng came back, the Lakers' mental outlook immediately took on a new look, and their offensive ability was also improved to a higher level.

The Lakers began to counterattack to chase points.

After a small climax, the score was tied again.

At this time, there are only 40 seconds left before the end of the half-time game.

Each side has an opportunity to attack.

The Spurs attack.

Parker held the ball at the top of the arc, and after playing a pick-and-roll with Duncan, he stopped suddenly near the free throw line and shot a mid-range shot.

Lowry jumped up and tried to intercept, but still missed.

But Qin Feng didn't know when he came behind Lowry, jumped up and touched the basketball with his fingers.

bang.

The basketball bounced out of the basket.

After Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound, he finally had a chance to show his ability. He dribbled the ball quickly and quickly. After halftime, he saw Leonard was standing in the penalty area and was ready to fight. So Antetokounmpo turned back to find Qin The wind passed the basketball over.

With no one defending, Qin Feng stopped outside the three-point line and raised his hand to throw a three-pointer.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

In an instant, the audience cheered.

Popovich on the sidelines is very helpless, this is the personal ability of a superstar, it can't be stopped at all!

"One defense and one attack, Qin Feng shows his super dominance!"