Reborn as Kobe - Chapter 115
On May 18th, the second game between the two sides began on time. The Lakers changed their starting lineup, allowing Campbell to play in the fourth position with O’Neal partner inside, and Horry became a substitute.
The Jazz was surprised by the Lakers lineup, but they did not come up with a good way to deal with it. Campbell’s mid-range basket is good, and can also limit Malone in single defense. It is very difficult for the Jazz to break through the inside line guarded by the Lakers twin towers. , Rebounds are also difficult to guarantee.
With the running-in of a season, the rotation of the Lakers’ different combinations is getting better and better, but the Jazz missed a three-pointer in this game.
In the first quarter, the Lakers weren’t hitting a high percentage. Kobe was double-teamed, and the number of assists and shots were restricted. The Lakers lead the Jazz by only two points 21-19.
In the second quarter Horry and Van Exel took the bench, and the other three were Fisher, Joan Barry and Campbell.
Four outside players can shoot three points. Horry and Campbell have one offense and one defense. The rebounding is also well controlled. The Lakers’ mixed lineup instantly blasted the Jazz.
Horry made two consecutive three-pointers from the bottom corner, and Fisher, Joan Barry and Van Exel also made one three-pointer each.
The Jazz was dizzy by the three-point rain from Hurao, and Sloan had no choice but to replace the main force in advance. But what embarrassed Sloan was that the Lakers’ mashup lineup was deadlocked with the Jazz, and the two sides played and interacted with each other, but this is not good news for the Jazz who is exhausted on the expedition.
Five minutes later, the Lakers replaced the main force. Kobe, O’Neal and others, who had the advantage of physical strength, played very aggressively and broke down the Jazz’s defensive barrier in an instant.
If it is the peak of Malone and Stockton, although they can’t block the Lakers 100%, they can also explode with the Lakers to the greatest extent; if it is the Jazz at the beginning of the season, there will be no physical problems, plus the rejuvenation of Hornace Ke, may not have the ability to teach with the Lakers.
O’Neal assisted by Kobe, coupled with other teammates’ restraint on the Jazz defense, he relied on the unparalleled impact of the jazz to beat the Jazz’s penalty area to pieces, and the basket was almost smashed by him.
In the third quarter, the Lakers shifted their offensive focus to the outside. Bryant continued to break through and score the ball. Jones, Van Exel and others got a lot of open positions. Several people also seized most of the opportunities without Kobe’s efforts. In vain, the Lakers led 18 points into the fourth quarter.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Sloan used a shark-slashing tactic. Old Nelson immediately replaced O’Neal with Campbell, while Kobe moved to the fourth position again.
The Jazz tried their best on the offensive end. On the other hand, the Lakers played well. Although O’Neal was a little dissatisfied with being replaced early, his depressed mood was relieved a lot when the Jazz were beaten so embarrassed.
In the second half of the final quarter, in order to strengthen the offense to catch up to the score, Sloan almost evacuated the inside line and only let Malone sit to the basket. The Jazz’s offensive end was opened, but the formation was too big and the defense dropped sharply, which also caused Huren. When the opportunity came, the two sides made a three-pointer.
In the last minute and a half, the Jazz chased the score to single digits, but Kobe made two consecutive long-range three-pointers, extinguishing the Jazz’s last hope. Sloan replaced the main force and surrendered in advance.
In the final 123 to 108, the Lakers beat the Jazz by 15 points, leading 2 to 0 in total.
Bryant’s performance in this game was very eye-catching, shooting 13 of 21, 6 of 1o on three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, 37 points, 3 rebounds and 18 assists. ·
O’Neal played 35 minutes, 15 of 22 shots, 3 of 10 free throws, 33 points and 17 rebounds.
On May 22, the two sides moved to the Utah Plateau for the third battle. With the right time and place, coupled with the Jazz’s life, finally achieved a victory at home. In this battle, the Lakers lost only three points, 108 to 111.
Since then, the Lakers never gave the Jazz a chance. They defeated the Jazz 117-101 on May 24th and 121-98 on May 26th. They eliminated their opponents and entered the final with a total score of 4-1. Also avenged the revenge of last season.
The major media were not surprised by this result and praised Hurao’s strength. The media will see the wind turn the rudder and step on the low.
People are very realistic, especially the U.S. Emperors. They won’t be troubled by influential celebrities, and they will even do something to maintain the reputation of celebrities in order to achieve the purpose of making money.
The funny thing is that this time, there is another wave of presence. Now the leader who has just gotten out of the debt crisis is just in high spirits. He said in a high profile that if the Lakers defeat the Bulls led by Jordan, he will go to participate later. The pageant president.
Everyone in the Lakers made this lunatic a joke, but Kobe knew that in the future, after the rise of China, the people would personally push this lunatic to the presidential throne after the rise of China. The move, until the moment Kobe was reborn, the madness of the commander continued.
The Eastern Conference finals were more intense, the Lakers eliminated the Jazz second, and the Pacers and Bulls battled 3 to 3.
The Pacers showed exceptional resilience, their play styles were also very flexible, combining inside and outside. The offense was very impressive.
Reggie Miller had gone crazy, Jordan personally defended, but he couldn’t restrain his three-pointer. Nearly 43% of the three-pointers shot, making Miller a demon-like existence.
Larry Bird, the most famous player in the history of the league, draws on the play styles of the Lakers, Rockets, Spurs and other teams, and sums up a flexible set of offensive tactics inside and outside. www.mtlnovel.com~ Three-pointers played tricks.
Jaylen Rose, Derek McKay, Mark Jackson, and even Rick Schmitz all made three-pointers from the outside. Fortunately, the league’s outside defense can be used now. Three-pointers are just a supplement to tactics. Has not yet become the decisive factor of victory or defeat, Larry Bird is subject to the limitations of the times, and still believes in the theory that the closer the basket is to the basket, the higher the shooting rate. After Jordan and others adapted to the Pacers’ play, the victory Ping also began to bow to the Bulls.
On May 31st, the seventh battle between the two sides started in Chicago.
Reggie Miller’s hand suddenly became cold, and the Pacers’ other main players also fell into foul trouble.
Jordan and the others took the opportunity to storm the basket. Barkley even beat the Pacers’ inside barrier Rick Schmitz to leave the game with six offenses one minute after the start of the fourth quarter. The Bulls’ home game was 88 to 83 difficult. Eliminated the opponent and advanced to the finals.
Stern, who was hiding in the office of the president and staring at the TV screen, finally showed a relieved smile at the moment the final whistle sounded.
Reborn as Kobe