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On Wednesday, February 2008, 2, the Lakers hosted the Hawks in Gasol's first game at Staples Center, and the crowd was packed with stars and guests.

"Let us welcome Pau Gasol to the Staples Center with warm applause, come on! Lakers country!" The live dj shouted loudly

Hawks starters: Mike Bibby (pg), Joe Johnson (sg), Josh Smith (sf), Marvin Williams (pf), Horford (c).

Lakers starters: Fisher (pg), Kobe (sg), Lee Kang (sf), Gasol (pf), Mbenga (c).

Mbenga and Horford jumped the ball in the middle circle, the Lakers got the ball first, Lao Yu dribbled the ball halfway, Gasol stood at the free throw line to support, Li Kang cut inside the basket, Josh Smith followed Afterwards, Li Kang made a reverse run, Gasol got the ball, Li Kang took the dunk, 0:2, Gasol and Li Kang completed the connection, and the Lakers took the lead and scored the goal.

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The Staples Center was boiling. With the arrival of Gasol, the Lakers' offense has been upgraded to a new level. People move the ball and the ball moves smoothly. With more people participating in the offense, Kobe and Li Kang can play more easily.

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The Eagles attack, Bibby advances with the ball, advances to the top of the arc, passes it to Joe Johnson, faces Li Kang's defense, takes a tentative step, turns around and hits Li Kang with his back, resists with his upper body, and finds that the top does not move. In the last second, a forced shot missed, and Li Kang received the rebound.

Li Kang quickly advanced with the ball, and signaled Gasol to pick and roll near the free throw line. Josh was blocked behind him. Gasol made a one-handed dunk, 0:4, and the Lakers led by 4 points.

In the next round, Joe Johnson held the ball for halftime, and Horford at the top of the arc covered it. Mbenga switched to defend Joe Johnson. He passed the defense with an acceleration, stopped in the middle distance, and made a steady hit. 2:4, the Eagles won a ball.

Kobe organized the offense with the ball, Joe Johnson defended, and marched to the free throw line. Kobe shook the defense with a fake move, and hit the shot with Joe Johnson's body, beep! ! , The referee whistled, Joe Johnson fouled, Kobe added a free throw, 2+1, Kobe made an extra free throw, 2:7, the Lakers temporarily led by 5 points.

The Eagles attack, Bibby quickly advances with the ball, and the old fish defense follows closely. The same tactics, Horford picks and rolls, Mbenga switches defenses, Bibby faces Mbenga's defense, taking it easy, strategizing, Horford Cut inside to the basket, Bibby quickly passed to Horford, facing Laoyu's defense, he made a mid-range shot, huh! ! , hit, 4:7, the Eagles returned a goal.

In this attack, the Eagles firmly grasped the weaknesses of the Lakers. The defense of Laoyu and Mbenga was the weakest link of the Lakers' starting lineup. Facing Bibby and Horford's inside and outside pick-and-rolls, there was no way. The post-match is also a big hidden danger, and it is easy for the opponent to catch the wrong position.

Lao Yu advanced with the ball and crossed the half court smoothly. Gasol at the top of the arc covered, Kobe and Li Kang crossed positions, and Mbenga covered Li Kang without the ball. With quick eyes and quick hands, Lao Yu quickly handed the ball to Li Kang. Li Kang raised his hand and scored a three-pointer, making a steady hit. At 4:10, the Lakers led by 6 points.

Everyone in the Lakers team participated in this offense. Kobe attracted the defense, Lao Yu passed the ball, Gasol picked and rolled, Mbenga screened off the ball, Li Kang shot, and Zen Master specially set up three-point tactics for Li Kang.

Based on the pass-and-cut tactics of the Warriors in his previous life, coupled with Kobe's restraint, Gasol's ability to respond, and Li Kang's three-pointers, he repeatedly discussed with Zen Master, Kobe and Gasol to formulate this tactic.

The Hawks Bibby advanced quickly, and Horford came to pick and roll again. The same Mbenga switched defenses. Bibby accelerated past the defense and went straight to the basket. Facing Gasol's block, a jelly layup succeeded, 6 : 10, the Eagles chased the point difference to 4 points.

Kobe advanced with the ball, Gasol moved to the free throw line to respond, and passed back to Li Kang. Facing Josh's defense, Kobe crossed the ball and changed direction to break through. Josh did not lose his position and kept blocking Kobe. On the breakthrough route, Kobe smiled lightly, pulled the ball back, combined the ball with a backward shot, beautiful and picturesque, and made a steady hit. At 6:12, the Lakers opened the score again.

There was no problem with Josh's defense on this ball. Kobe's side step back jumper, the defender could only sigh and watch the ball go into the net.

In the next round, Joe Johnson of the Eagles held the ball across the half court. The position at the top of the arc signaled Josh to cover. Kobe and Li Kang changed defenses infinitely, but they were still unable to get rid of their entanglement. In the last 5 seconds, Josh passed the ball to the bottom line. Bibby, facing Lao Yu's defense, forced a three-point shot, clang! ! , the ball hit the iron and missed, Gasol received the rebound and quickly passed it to Li Kang who was on the fast break. At 6:15, the Lakers led by 9 points.

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This goal instantly ignited the audience, the fans cheered and applauded thunderously!

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The Eagles requested a timeout. With 5 minutes and 10 seconds left in the first quarter, head coach Mike Woodson criticized Joe Johnson and Josh for their tactics. He clearly arranged for the dislocation of Lao Yu and Mbenga. This is the weakness of the Lakers.However, his two favorite generals want to challenge Kobe and Li Kang, the best forward defense in the league, and they are looking for a dead end.

Woodson understood that Kobe and Li Kang, the striker combination, are both offensive and defensive players. Only they can pick and roll to find the opponent's dislocation to play singles. No matter how the opponent picks and rolls, they will always defend against either Kobe or Li Kang, and no one can easily break through their defense.

Thinking of this, Woodson felt uncomfortable, and suddenly felt a little envious of Zen Master. During the Bull Dynasty, there were Jordan and Pippen, and now there are Kobe and Li Kang, plus Gasol, the Lakers can't win.

Back from the timeout, the Eagles took the lead in substitutions. Joe Johnson and Josh brought three substitutes. The Lakers had a normal rotation. Farmar replaced Old Fish, Vujacic replaced Kobe, Walton replaced Gasol, Dom replaces Mbenga.

Since having Lee Kang, Zen master has become more and more fond of using small lineups. Odom and Lee Kang will occasionally play the center position, of course, the premise is that the opponent does not have a strong center.

The Eagles began to focus on Josh. Odom defended him. If it was Li Kang's defense, he signaled his teammates to pick and roll to avoid Li Kang's defense.