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Chapter 163 Stimulating Kobe
In the two tiebreakers in the Eastern Conference, Iverson sent a career-high 16 assists to help the team narrowly beat the Raptors by 1 point.

In another game, the Bucks eliminated the Hornets and entered the Eastern Conference finals with the outstanding performance of the "Three Musketeers" and their blue-collar center Alvin Johnson.

"I didn't expect the Warriors to enter the Cell Finals. Tell Zhang, I will kick his ass hard, hahaha." O'Neal was asked about his views on the Western Conference Finals, and he was full of confidence.

Kobe had the same attitude, "I'm ready to beat Zhang."

Their confidence is not unfounded. The Lakers have not lost a single game in the playoffs. They basically rotate seven players in the playoffs. Unlike teams with no rotation, they don’t need so many rotations. O’Neal and Kobe has adjusted his state and physical strength very well, and he has full physical strength to control the situation on the court.

They don't think the Warriors can stop them. They are not afraid of the Warriors' moves against the Spurs.

At this time, Zhang Chen made a fatal complaint, "I don't know if the unreliable fat man has practiced free throws well."

The current O'Neill is basically invincible inside whoever catches and destroys. Dare to say that O'Neill is unreliable, only Zhang Chen has defeated them in the finals.

However, free throws are indeed O'Neal's sore spot. Lakers coach Phil Jackson also stood up, "I think Shaquille's free throws are much better than the Warriors' inside. Sorry, I don't even know that they are at the fifth position Who it is, maybe I remember wrong."

While several insiders of the Warriors were greatly stimulated by hearing this, their head coach Dave Cowens also gave a strong response. The latter two coaches reached an agreement in the distance, admitting that they would not take the lead in using slashing tactics , as if it were not the first to use nuclear weapons.

However, such a verbal admission is of no use. If they feel that they have a chance, both teams will probably cut it if they want.

In the first game of the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors also tried to speed up to make O'Neal exhausted, but the result was not as good as expected. With the growth of Derek Fisher, the Lakers felt more and more like a powerful team with inner strength. There are outside qualified role players.

Zhang Chen is currently playing at the third position. In order to ensure the team's offense, Larry Hughes is responsible for defending Kobe, and the Lakers did not let Kobe defend him.

Larry Hughes' defense against Kobe was absolutely above average. Kobe's shooting percentage in this game was not very good, but at the critical moment, the weakness of Larry Hughes' strength was highlighted, and it was impossible to limit Kobe's power.

Resting for many days did not cool the feel of the Lakers. On the contrary, the Warriors, who had fought hard for 7 games in the Western Conference semifinals, felt very average. At 94:103, the Warriors lost the first game at Staples.

After careful consideration, Zhang Chen still felt that he should be replaced to defend Kobe. In the case of pinching O'Neal in the paint, Kobe was the Lakers player with the most shots. Except for O'Neal, the other players took less than half of his shots.

The key point is that a player like Kobe with very comprehensive skills happens to be the only one who is more suitable for defense. Every ability is good, and every ability is not strong like the earthlings.

"Larry, I'll defend Kobe next time."

"Zhang, is my defense too bad?" Larry Hughes clenched his fist and seemed to be a little excited, but soon he let go of his fist, and there was a feeling of loneliness in his eyes. The real situation of the last game was that His defense against Kobe was less than successful.

In fact, Zhang Chen was unwilling to attack Larry Hughes. Not allowing him to defend would also lose some of his value, but everything is for victory, and his characteristics are still at a disadvantage against Kobe.

Zhang Chen smashed Larry Hughes' chest with his fist, "Why are you looking listless? This is a change in tactics. Do you understand? Who told you not to train your muscles to be stronger. Now you need to strengthen your offensive skills." If you can draw a foul from that fat guy on the other side, we can definitely win the game."

Without letting the opponent's main defense, Larry Hughes can only use his breakthrough skills. Although O'Neal is strong, there is only one person after all. Their main power forward Horace Grant and backup power forward Robert - Horry's defense is not a strong point. If he seizes the opportunity to hit the basket, he may really reap unexpected benefits.

In just a few minutes after O'Neal was off the court, the Lakers played a small lineup, that is to say, they never played with a backup center. If O'Neal had a foul problem, the Lakers would drop a few grades. Their current tactics are not as good as O'Neal's. It exists and cannot be opened at all.

The chance of this success is not high, but it can also cause the opponent's concerns. The key is to limit the strength of the opponent's inside and outside lines. What is the triangle offense? kobe.

There is not much time to think about other things, and the second game of the Western Conference Finals will begin immediately.

The starting lineup of the Warriors has changed slightly compared to the semifinals, mainly because Cummings has been replaced at the point guard position. Blaylock can't keep up with the young Fisher.

Point Larry - Hughes, small forward Zhang Chen, power forward Jamison, center Dampier.

The Lakers' starting lineup is point guard Fisher, point guard Kobe Bryant, small forward Rick Fox, power forward Horace Grant, and center O'Neal.

The first offense was the Lakers who won the jump ball. They skillfully split the ball to the side and then passed it to O'Neal.

It was Dampier who defended against O'Neal behind the back. The center of the Warriors was not very good at attacking and bouncing, so he would often lose by jumping the ball. However, as the No. 96 pick in 10, he was the first in the Warriors before. With a high salary, it is impossible to be incapable.

He is tall, big, and powerful, which is the capital of the inside. When playing against the Spurs, Duncan and David Robinson are both masters who can break through the mid-range shot. It is very difficult for him to defend, but facing the current league The first center O'Neill, on the contrary, he should be more conspicuous. It is a bit difficult for O'Neill to drive his butt from the outside to the basket.

There are only a few people in the entire league who can slightly block O'Neal at his peak. That's why Dampier later called himself "the second center in the Western Conference" when he was proud.

O'Neill sat inside twice, and Larry Hughes rushed over to pinch. O'Neill immediately passed the ball to Fox, who was facing him, and Larry Hughes rushed to Fox again. The ball was passed back to O'Neal.

In the Lakers, O'Neal's first choice for singles inside is to double-team and shoot a three-pointer. It is very common to pass out and then pass in like this. Throws the ball to the hoop.

The ball missed from a little distance, and Jamison rushed forward and took off the rebound.

This can be regarded as a relatively successful defense for the Warriors. This is also the reason why the two sides were relatively easy to position at the beginning. O'Neal's position is not very deep. Even so, only Dampier can do this. His physical strength is not as good as that of O'Neill.

So when Dampier is not on the court, the Warriors can only pinch or foul for the first time.

The Warriors' offense is naturally initiated by Zhang Chen. As for whether he ends it, he has the right to judge. The Lakers player who defends him is Rick Fox. The Lakers' defense against him generally does not pinch him when they hold the ball from outside, but Breakthroughs will definitely have insiders come to defend, low singles will treat him as an insider, and someone will come to pinch when he is close to the three-second zone.

He didn't pinch him like the Spurs, naturally because Fox is also a good defensive player, and he has an advantage with a high weight.

But that's for ordinary players. For a top player like Zhang Chen, as long as you can't keep up with one aspect, he can score in front of the defenders.

The quick-started breakthrough saw that everyone was going to pass by Fox's side. When the Lakers' inside line was ready to make up defenses, he suddenly pulled the ball back. Fox's center of gravity was suddenly unstable. Zhang Chen With an open front, he jumped up and hit two points easily.

During the return visit, he naturally stuck to Kobe.

The Lakers’ style of play is that Kobe organizes the offense and shoulders the burden. Larry Hughes is at a disadvantage due to his body and cannot defend in all aspects. But Zhang Chen is different. He is very familiar with such players, and his physical fitness is among the outside players. Also top notch.

"Zhang, you are finally here to defend, but even if it is you, it is impossible to restrict me like before." Kobe's eyes were full of fighting spirit, and he was very satisfied that Zhang Chen came to defend him.

For Larry Hughes, he has some disdain at all, and defeating Zhang Chen to avenge his shame is his goal.

And this season, his shooting power has increased greatly, and he can finally fight Zhang Chen as he likes.

"Are you sure you are ready." Zhang Chen smiled.

His smile, of course, was regarded by Kobe as a provocation. After receiving the ball from Fisher, Kobe planned to let Zhang Chen get to know him again.

Cross dribbling, sudden cat waist acceleration, the whole movement was done in one go, smoother than before, even though Zhang Chen reacted quickly, the opponent still squeezed to his side.

A half-turn fake, and then a fadeaway.

For this offense, Kobe is quite satisfied, the rhythm of dribbling is smooth and smooth, and the shooting is also very sensitive. At this moment, he stimulated 100% of his energy.

"Impossible..." Kobe froze while still in the air.

The ball was actually touched by Zhang Chen's fingertips, how could it be possible.

The Warriors got the ball, Zhang Chen smiled at Kobe and shook his head.

Is it irony, disdain, regret, or...Kobe feels like he's going crazy.

(End of this chapter)