Reborn as Kobe - Chapter 172

The schedule was too tight, and the Lakers flew back to Los Angeles that night to prepare for the fourth game, with only one day off.

Old Nelson did not arrange training the next day, just let the players return to the main. Until now, everyone has no secrets. It is purely a contest of state and perseverance.

Kobe stayed at home and watched the news. The media was all about the analysis of the final results of the Lakers and Rockets games.

The general view is that the Lakers can win the game at home, while some believe that the Rockets have a greater chance of a comeback.

Kobe knows that the final result with the Rockets actually depends on the performance of the inside. If Olajuwon is in good condition, there is a great possibility that the Lakers will be forced into a dead end.

In the East, the Knicks and the Pacers have drew 2 to 2, but Kobe knew that the Pacers were already at the end. To put it conscientiously, this season’s playoffs are a rare moment for Van Gundy’s highlights. Since losing Ewing’s love, Vandy’s is like a dead man. The tactical arrangement and on-the-spot command can be called a generation of famous marshals. Madman Sprewell also played the peak of his career.

In fact, compared to the defending championship, what makes the Lakers management panic is Kobe’s contract. Many media are now hyping Kobe and O’Neal about the news of the league world. Now all team management is crazy, including league traditions. Haoqiang, are actively contacting Kobe himself.

Everyone is not stupid. As long as he signs Kobe, he will not lose money no matter how big the contract is. His commercial value is too high.

On the morning of the 8th, the Lakers only had a simple shooting and running training and it was over. There were no other practice items.

Old Nelson summoned the players, boosted morale and said: “The game is up to now, we must not take it lightly. The Houstonians will do their best tonight, and we must resist the pressure.”

“Sure victory!” everyone shouted together.

Old Nelson said loudly: “Play our style, don’t be influenced by any external forces.”

This game was cruel, and the desperate Rockets taught people what is the iron will.

The Lakers’ offensive power is still strong, but under the leadership of Olajuwon, the Rockets reduced their rhythm, played steadily, and defended with the Lakers. Duncan turned into a flying demon, and Barkley tried his best to stop him.

Because the Rockets used the advantage of the number of insiders to desperately consume O’Neal and Barkley, both of them could not run until the end. What’s bad is that the Lakers’ outside players’ shooting feel suddenly cooled down in the fourth quarter. After Kobe took the ball and was helpless to enter singles mode, Rudy Tomjanovich cunningly replaced Bowen and Jackson. The big defensive titans doubled Kobe.

The defensive end of the Lakers is not inferior to their opponents, the two teams have been grinding until the last minute to decide the winner.

Duncan caught the ball after the pick-and-roll, squeezed O’Neal’s dunk, and widened the point difference to 6 points.

The Lakers were forced to use foul tactics, and Nash made two free throws to seal the victory. 103 to 108, the Lakers lost at home and the Rockets brought the suspense back to Houston.

The Lakers had problems with the offense at the last minute, and to make matters worse, Eddie Jones was injured.

Jones’ physical condition has begun to decline this season, but he is still brave and fearless on the court, actively fighting, coupled with rich experience, the previous few games have successfully limited Carter.

However, the reduced season increased the chances of injury for veterans, and Eddie Jones was unfortunately recruited.

After playing for more than 7 minutes in the fourth quarter, the Rockets Duncan grabbed the offensive rebound and prepared for the second offense. After the defense, Jones wanted to steal the ball, but unexpectedly slipped and fell directly to the ground, spraining his ankle.

After inspection, Eddie Jones’ injury is not serious, but needs to rest for more than a week, this round of the series will definitely not play.

After a day off, the Lakers moved to Houston and the two sides began the sixth game.

This time the old Nelson has strengthened his rotation, hoping to make up for the lack of perimeter defensive end after Jones’s absence through running bombing and full-court pressing.

Nowitzki, Mobley, Lewis and other rookies play very confidently. Although their abilities have not yet reached the maturity stage, they are not too bad in terms of shooting.

Both teams are fighting very well. Although Mobley faced Carter at a disadvantage, he still clenched his teeth. Carter was stronger and faster, but unfortunately not mature enough and easy to get hot heads. Mobley barely broke with Carter.

Bryant increased his personal offense in this game, and made several difficult fallback jumpers in the face of double-teaming.

There is no way. In the Compaq Center, O’Neal once again encountered foul troubles, so that the Lakers’ interior was completely at a disadvantage.

Ray Allen’s three-pointers in this game only shot 30% from the field, which was much lower than the previous few games. This is also the result of the Lakers’ lack of containment after O’Neal went off the court.

The Lakers strengthened the rotation in the fourth quarter, but they were still four or five points away from their opponents.

Only three minutes before the end of the whole game, the turning point of this series of games appeared.

O’Neal attacked and cut into the basket. Kobe passed the ball at the right time. The pass was a bit high. Olajuwon jumped up and scrambled. Both fell to the ground. Olajuwon wanted to try to stand up, but failed. mtlnovel.com~ was carried out of the field on a stretcher. The TV picture showed the veteran close-up, the big dream lying on the stretcher burst into tears, the fans stood up and applauded, the Houstonians know that they can play until now, Olajuwon, the team’s banner is the most important contribution.

The Rockets clenched their teeth to the end, eventually beating the Lakers 87-85 at home, with a total score of 3 to 3, and the two teams reached the tie-break.

The results of the post-match inspection showed that Olajuwon’s leg muscles were torn and he needed two months of training. This season, he will be reimbursed.

Los Angeles’ tiebreaker, because of the lack of Olajuwon, O’Neal broke out completely and played the hottest performance of the season. He played 41 minutes in the game, shot 20 of 28, 11 of 16 free throws, scored 51 points and 15 rebounds. Because of O’Neal, Bryant scored only 16 points in this game, but sent 22 times. Assists.

In this game, the Lakers defeated the Rockets 112 to 107, with a total score of 4 to 3, reaching the finals.

In the East, the Knicks have eliminated the Pacers with a total score of 4 to 2 two days in advance and will compete with the Lakers for the O’Brien trophy.

The Lakers and the Knicks entered the finals, which simply made David Stern’s heart happy. New York and Los Angeles can be regarded as the most prosperous and entertaining international cities in the United States. The sensation caused by the duel between the representative teams of these two cities can be imagined.

Before the game, the management of the Lakers and the Knicks both made winning statements at the same time, saying they would never fail Los Angeles or the Knicks.

It is said that more than 250 media outlets around the world have sent more than 1,000 people to these two cities, and more than 90 TV stations are sure to broadcast the finals.

There are no major international competitions this year. The championship has almost attracted the attention of the whole world.