Countercurrent and become a superstar

"Haha~ O'Neal made 5 of 1 shots in the first half and only scored 5 points. His performance was too bad.

Even if he was angry with himself, he had to work hard in the second half of the game.

On the left side of the basket, O'Neal repeatedly grabbed the position. Walker, who was guarding him, could only keep moving forward to defend, preventing O'Neal from easily catching the ball.

Finley on the outside also pressed on Kobe's right side.

Kobe couldn't pass the ball, so he chose to dribble to the left to break through. Tan Yang's defense rushed over, and together with Finley, Kobe's breakthrough was locked within the two-point line.

It cannot be said that the Mavericks' defense was completely successful. It can only be said that the Lakers' outside shooting was unable to open up the situation. The Mavericks were able to defend the two-point zone unscrupulously..."

O'Neal's "one star, four shots" system cannot be used at all, and the OK combination's connection also has no room to display. As for using three-point shooting to test the Mavericks' defense?

The Mavericks can't wait for the Lakers to try more.

After all, there is a high probability that the Lakers will die if they try, and they will not regard their three-point shooting as alive.

On the commentary table, Barkley shook his head and sighed.

"In the second half of the game, who would have thought that the Mavericks would use defense to control the OK combination's offense?

Two bottles of poison were placed in front of him. Mavericks drank them all, but nothing happened.

Next, let’s see how the Lakers broke through offensively?
Oops, Kobe stepped down and dribbled back continuously, and then dribbled to the right to break through.

The Mavericks' chain defense appeared. Josh Howard on the right came to help defend, trying to block Kobe's breakthrough within the two-point line with Finley and shoot away from the basket.

Kobe was not used to them, he pulled it out, he shot, oh no, he threw the ball to the right basket, Malone caught the basketball and immediately drove the ball to the basket..."

Boom, swish—!
The knife falls and the ball goes in.

Karl Malone stepped forward, took the ball from Kobe, beat Nowitzki under the basket, and sent the damn basketball into the basket.

41 to 52! !
The score difference became 11 points.

"Ma Long is indeed the lubricant of the Lakers!
When O'Neal couldn't catch the basketball in the paint and Kobe was being targeted by a strong defense, Malone took the ball and hit the basket to score, teaching the Mavericks' defense.

His Malone's attack firepower is also deadly..."

Off the court, Nelson's face remained calm.

Asked if this was a ball released by the Mavericks, it was a forewarning that it would lose points!

So, don't panic.

The rhythm of the game is controlled by their Mavericks team.

There was a transition between offense and defense, and it was flank cover again to unlock Nowitzki's offense.

"Use Dirk Nowitzki!

Qin Yang faked a pass, he dribbled the ball in, he looked to the right, and then passed the ball to the left... Oh no, he chose to go up by himself and showed off a small throw in horseback riding and archery..."

Swish-!
With the knife in his hand, Tan Yang's shot was also bloody, penetrating the Lakers' defense.

"too easy!

Under Qin Yang's control of the ball, the Lakers' defense was dismembered again.

I can’t guard against it, I can’t guard against it at all…”

41 to 54! !
Still 13 points.

come on!

Hurt each other!
"O'Neal finally, finally caught the basketball!

The Mavericks' defense immediately shrank back and executed a three-man attack tactic.

O'Neal chose to face the man, and then the whistle sounded..."

Beep——!
Walker and Finley, who shrank back, greeted O'Neal in the face, sending O'Neal to the free throw line without any hesitation.

"This is a free throw!" On the commentary table, Kenny Smith wanted to laugh.

"Some people are asking for advice. Next, let's see if O'Neal standing on the free throw line can withstand the test..."

Bang-dang——!
O'Neal missed the first free throw.

Swish-!
Although the second free throw was made, the score question turned into a 50-50 situation, and it was the Mavericks who made the profit.

42 to 54! !
The score difference became 12 points.

Outside the court, Nelson showed a satisfied smile. He liked to watch O'Neal's amateurish free throws.

Anyway, if you can't guard O'Neal, just cut him off. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

O'Neal's dominance is only in the penalty area.

Once outside the restricted area, the shark is useless, this is common sense!
In transition, the Mavericks attack.

"Nowitzki moves to the top arc!

Tan Yang immediately threw the ball over, caught the ball, and lifted it up. Nowitzki raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper. The shooting rhythm of this shot was very good, and it looked like it was going to go in.

Bang-dang——!
God is not on Nowitzki's side. The basketball was halfway in, but it still jumped out..."

“If the iron doesn’t hit, the Mavericks don’t have to panic!
Although basketball is not about calculation, the Mavericks' tactical execution is also ruthless..."

In other words, after the "shark-cutting tactic", with O'Neal's 50-50 free throw performance and the ball changing hands three times, the Mavericks only needed to hit one three-point shot to offset their "lost points" at the free throw line.

Such a layout, because of the three-point strike, is not very harmful, but it is extremely insulting.

"The Mavericks' defense against O'Neal was completely on target.

O'Neal is in the penalty area and can't dominate at all..."

Next, the Lakers' offense.

O'Neal caught the basketball under the basket and was beaten by three people again.

"O'Neal didn't make any more waves, he passed the ball to Payton who came in through the air.

Just catch the ball, jump up, raise your hand and take a two-point jumper from close range..."

Tan Yang could only care about helping to defend O'Neal, but he was destined to not care about Payton's defense and could only listen to the gunshot.

Bang-dang——!
“No hit!!

The opportunity came up, but Payton still failed to score a two-point shot from close range..."

The closer you are to the basket, the higher your shooting percentage?
Pooh!
Lu Xun's words are true, but truth sometimes fails.

Later, the Lakers did not believe this evil.

Payton received Kobe's pass, continued to break through with the ball, and made a two-pointer from close range...

Bang-dang——!
“Tough again!!
Payton's offense also stretched his hips.

Hey, Payton worked too hard. He bounced up quickly and got the missed basketball back again.

He landed and wanted to make a last-hit shot, but was flanked. There was no room for attack, and the Mavericks blocked the penalty area.

Payton chose to distribute the ball and found Devin George outside the 75-degree three-point line on the right.

He was completely free, lifted the ball, jumped up, raised his hand and took a three-point jumper..."

The Mavericks swarmed toward the basket, but the shooting opportunities from the outside were as wide as the sea. Josh Howard could only bet on Devin George's shot and just wait outside.

Bang-dang——!
"OMG!!

Still couldn't score.

In the second half, the Lakers' outside shooters still couldn't find their shooting touch..."

Immediately afterwards, Kobe did it too!

He attacked with the ball, broke through with the ball, made emergency stops, and made two-point pull-up jumpers. His shooting movements were so beautiful that he still made a clanging sound.

“The shot still missed!
The Lakers grabbed another rebound, and Malone immediately forced a follow-up shot after landing, and now..."

Bang-dang——!
The strike missed.

Malone's offensive state also has no surplus.

……

Bang-dang——!
……

Bang-dang——!
In the third quarter of the game, the Lakers' outside and outside offense were not good, and their inside and inside offense was not strong. Their continuous shot attempts were all messed up.

Kobe made 8 of 3 shots, Payton made 5 of 1, and Devin George made 5 of 1... There was no way to provide fire support from the outside. O'Neal's own "one star, four shots" system could not open up the situation. The Mavericks could resolutely shrink and attack. O'Neill.

O'Neal, who needed space, fought hard, but only made 2 of 1 free throws, 4 of 1 free throws, and scored 3 points. Although the Lakers grabbed the rebounds, O'Neal grabbed 8 rebounds in a single quarter, which was almost all. Grab the hemp.

It's just a pity that no matter how many offensive opportunities there are, it's useless if you can't make a shot.

In the third quarter, the Lakers only scored 19 points. Fortunately, the Lakers didn't know how to attack, and the Mavericks didn't understand either, and they only scored 17 points.

At the end of the first three quarters, the score was 58 to 69. The Mavericks entered the fourth quarter with an 11-point advantage.

Bang-dang——!
"It's over, Kobe still can't find the feel for his shooting."

……

"Next, let's take a look at Payton's three-pointer from the corner. Is this ball going to happen..."

Bang-dang——!
The strike missed.

The Lakers' outside line still couldn't open up the situation in the fourth quarter, and then the Mavericks could focus on O'Neal, forming a closed loop...

Om-!
After scoring 15 points, in the fourth quarter of the game, the Lakers' F4 combination continued to stretch their hips, looking like they were shooting themselves.

The Mavericks' offense was quite mediocre, scoring only 21 points, but it was enough to kill the Lakers.

The score was 73 to 89. The Mavericks had the last laugh. With a 16-point advantage, they went on to defeat the Mavericks and take a 2-0 lead.

O'Neal made 11 of 4 free throws and 16 of 6 free throws. His shooting was simply outrageous. He scored 21 rebounds and 14 points. His performance was nothing short of terrible.

佩顿10中3，三分4中2，进账8分6篮板，德文乔治7中1，马龙5中2……

The only one with outstanding statistics was Kobe, who shot 24 of 10, 4 of 1 three-pointers, 10 of 7 free throws, and scored 28 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. His efficiency was quite average.

Hong Kong, in this game, the Mavericks' offensive firepower is not brave, but it is enough. All the Lakers' F4 has problems, and it is difficult for them to lose.

……

The big score was 2-0, and the next day the North American sports media adjusted the winning rate of both sides to -.

Mavericks six, Lakers four.

The Mavericks are vaguely optimistic about advancing. After all, they have home court advantage.

In the subsequent G3 and G4 games that moved to the Staples Center Arena, the so-called experts were slapped in the face.

The Lakers were at home, with scores of 100 to 89 and 92 to 87. They also played two games in a row, pulling the big score between the two sides to 2 to 2, and the two sides returned to the same starting line.

In the G3 game, the F4 combination broke out in full force. All four players scored in double figures and combined for 84 points. They played a winning formula and the Mavericks did not lose unfairly.

Then came the G4 game. The OK combination showed unstoppable dominance. Kobe scored 35 points and 8 assists. O'Neal scored 21 points and 19 rebounds. His two thick legs worked hard and they scored 56 points together. What can you use to top it?
You can't stand it!

……

June 6, American Airlines Center.

Night falls.

At this time, the home court of the Mavericks was about to usher in the G5 King of Kings battle with the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The lights were bright and there was a sea of ​​people.

During the warm-up, Nowitzki and O'Neal chatted about a few cents in a businesslike manner.

The others did not join in the fun. The most important thing was to warm up hard and defeat their opponents later.

At this time, the starting lineups of both sides tonight were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.

The Lakers' starting five are O'Neal, Malone, Devin George, Kobe, and Payton.

The Mavericks' starting five are Nowitzki, Walker, Finley, Josh Howard, and Qin Yang.

This game will continue to be broadcast live on TNT radio. Barkley partners with Kenny Smith, and Mike Breen partners with Marv Albert to form the "Big Four" commentary team.

“It’s better to open the situation five to five!
If they all play here, no one will be surprised if they win.

Both teams have championship-worthy lineups.

Who will have the last laugh in the end depends on the on-the-spot performance of the players on the field. "

"The Mavericks have the home court advantage and there is a chance of winning, but not much..."

The game is on!

Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, O'Neal continued to beat Nowitzki and got the ball for the Lakers' first attack.

"Payton controlled the ball to the frontcourt and was still a tool man, handing the damn basketball to Kobe.

Then, Kobe threw the ball back to Payton, and then Payton lobbed the ball to O'Neal under the basket.

The execution of this triangle offensive tactic is called professional..."

Payton's off-ball perimeter, Kobe holding the ball on the wing, and O'Neal in a position under the basket form an offensive triangle position. When O'Neal receives the ball, it's a one-on-one opportunity.

Bang-!
O'Neal took the ball and swung it into the basket. Walker could only listen to the gunshot.

Bang-dang——!
"OMG!!

The first time I fired the gun, no blood was seen.

O'Neal's shooting skills are still too bad and he is nothing.

During the Mavericks' counterattack, Nowitzki took off the basketball and immediately passed the ball to Tan Yang. Then, he threw the ball to the frontcourt, and Josh Howard rushed to the frontcourt. The opportunity for counterattack appeared..."

Bang-dang——!
A goal that hit Huashan.

0 to 2! !
Josh Howard scored on a counterattack to give the Mavericks the lead.

On the commentary table, Barkley grinned.

“The Lakers deserved to fall behind at the start!!
The Lakers' twin towers had an obvious advantage, but they couldn't score, and their offense was too deep.

Whenever the Mavericks get a chance to speed up, it's just a score..."

Looking back, Kobe continued to pose a three-point threat with the ball, and then dribbled the ball to the left to break through.

"pretty!
It was Tan Yang and Finley's joint defense again, locking Kobe on the outside.

Hey, Kobe pulled it out, blocking the shot with a double fly, and he shot, oh no, it was thrown to the basket.

Payton, who came in from the air, took the ball and charmed Huanglong. The ball was there..."

Swish-!
I saw O'Neal blocking Walker under the basket, Payton rushed to the basket, just one pick, and the goal was achieved.

On the commentary table, Kenny Smith shook his head and sighed.

“The Mavericks’ defense tried their best this time, but they really couldn’t stand it.

The OK combination did not serve as the main attacker, but provided support to Payton.

O'Neal screened, Kobe broke through and passed the ball, and Payton made a cut to catch the ball. The Mavericks' defense could only watch the goal..."

2 to 2! !
Looking back, Qin Yang controlled the ball to the frontcourt and immediately directed the traffic.

“The ball went to Nowitzki who moved to the top of the arc.

Oops, Nowitzki feinted a shot and passed the ball back to Tan Yang.

What the hell?

Qin Yang shot, raised his hand and tried to test the Lakers' defense with a three-point shot. Is this ball possible..."

Bang-dang——!
The knife falls and the iron is struck.

This is not the offensive rhythm that Tan Yang is good at.

The idea of ​​shooting three-pointers is good, and he has some ability, but not much.

In the transition between offense and defense, Payton moved to the left after passing the ball.

"Kobe held the ball and broke through to the right. He went in. Oh no, he split the ball again. Devin George came in from the air and caught the ball. He shot from close range..."

Josh Howard cared about helping to defend Kobe, but he couldn't care about Devin George's air cuts, so he could only not regard his offense as alive.

Swish-!
“It’s still a hit!!

It's Kobe's breakthrough and passing ball again, which disrupts the opponent's defense. If the ball is released, it will kill him with one hit.

The Lakers started the game with great offensive firepower from the outside, but the Mavericks' game was dangerous..."

4 to 2! !
...(End of chapter)