Chapter 259: Provoking Durant
Kobe's outburst was no worse than Garnett's back then. Ranwen? ??.? r?a?n?? E?n 'netGarnett scolded the big baby Davis and cried when he was in the Celtics.
Kobe Bryant pulled Zhao Wei down in the locker room, scaring no one else to dare to enter.
When Zhao Wei came out of it, his face was very ugly, and he was obviously taught a lesson. This is the first time Zhao Wei has been taught a lesson by the Lakers.
In fact, Zhao Wei's ugly face was not because Kobe scolded him, but because Kobe Bryant meant what he said. There is no shortage of good players in this league, but they lack killers, the most cold-blooded, selfish killers. Killers never give up opportunities to the enemy or even their teammates in key games and critical moments.
By this time, the Warriors had a 3-0 lead over themselves. There was no pressure at all. They only need to win one of their next four games to qualify easily. Winning one game in four games is nothing short of an easy thing for the Warriors. The Lakers want to turn the tables around, and 100% of them think it's a dream.
Even most of the Lakers' players think so.
Zhao Wei brought everyone together.
"I know what's going on in your hearts. At the same time, I want to tell you what I think, the reason why I'm trying so hard to make the playoffs is for the Warriors. If we give up now, then we don't deserve that highest glory at all. Even later we have grown. Because we backed down in our own most difficult times. I also want to prove to the world that basketball is about hard work, not as simple as using talent to get results without challenge and hard work. They deviate from the meaning of competitive sports itself. I'm going to tell them that. After Zhao Wei finished speaking, he left the locker room directly, leaving a room of silent people.
Zhao Wei's last words sounded at the door.
"You can give up, but I'll fight until the end of the next game."
The fourth game was again played in Los Angeles. Staples was in a very low mood tonight. Even Lakers fans think tonight could be the team's farewell game of the season.
They are very pleased that their team has been able to compete in the face of so many big changes over the course of the season and fight back until they make the playoffs. They are also delighted with the change in management, and they have finally stopped disappointing people and successfully brought in Porzingis and LaVine.
But they also have their disappointments. It was their team's first playoff trip, and unfortunately they didn't win a single game. They lost an average of 20 points per game in three games. Their team still has a long way to go. to show the strength to compete for the championship.
When Zhao Wei entered, he noticed a difference. It was as if the flames of war were burning in everyone's eyes. The raging flames made Zhao Wei clearly feel their inner thoughts. They didn't give up, and they didn't give up either. We are a team. We're not going to end our game like that.
Today's Lakers wore a special jersey. This was specifically requested by Magic Johnson. It is the version of the Lakers gold jersey that Magic Johnson wore when he led the Lakers. Magic Johnson also has high hopes for everyone, hoping that everyone can show the feeling of the original Lakers performance moment through this jersey.
The opening Warriors were very relaxed. After back-to-back figure-eight runs, Thompson dribbled through the ball to Green at 45 degrees.
Green first tried a three-pointer to try his touch. Surprisingly, Green actually threw a three-no-stick.
The Lakers' offense is very different. Everyone was holding their breath. Zhao Wei passes the ball to LaVine. LaVine made consecutive moves to break through and then split the inside line to Ingram in the bottom corner.
The Warriors were very quick to make up defense, and Durant had already pounced.
Ingram took advantage of the situation to Zhao Wei, who was forty-five degrees above.
At this time, there was no one in front of Zhao Wei, and Curry ran into the interior early to help the opponent defend. In Curry's opinion, Zhao Wei has talent, but his offense has not been developed. In the previous games, he didn't play very well on the offensive end. And he's an assist-first player at heart. Therefore, Curry subconsciously relaxed his defense against Zhao Wei.
But at this time, Zhao Wei received the ball. Zhao Wei's eyes were cold, showing a completely different competitive state from the previous three games. The moment Zhao Wei got the ball, he didn't observe the position of his teammates in advance as usual, and whether he could give it to his teammates who were in a better position than him.
All he had in his eyes was the basket.
Zhao Wei raised his hand for three points, and the ball hollowed into the basket. This ball is swearing the arrival of a different Zhao Wei.
The Lakers took the lead in scoring the first point of the game, which was much more than expected. Especially Zhao Wei got this point in front of Curry in Curry's way.
Curry turned around and shot two three-pointers in front of Zhao Wei in a row, and his strength was small. This kind of shooting is a bit incredible for Curry to shoot like this. But many people didn't notice how desperate Zhao Wei's defense was just now. He stood in front of Curry very well, and his block was very good, Curry was forced by Zhao Wei, and his shooting had actually raised his arc.
And Zhao Wei's performance is not over yet. He's going to show people his attitude towards the game from the start.
Zhao Wei took the ball from Randle's hand and immediately launched an attack. Fast-moving forward courts. Zhao Wei didn't even concede the ball past the second man's hand. Zhao Wei went to the top of the arc and Porzingis did a simple block. Zhao Wei didn't even completely get past Curry.
Curry was right behind him. Zhao Wei suddenly jumped and shot, and it was a three-point shot. Zhao Wei's handling of this ball obviously exceeded everyone's expectations, including Curry.
Curry didn't brake in time and hit Zhao Wei's back headlong. Bumped Zhao Wei into it, and Zhao Wei got three free throw shots.
The on-site commentary is unreasonable. Zhao Wei: This is not the original Zhao Wei. Zhao Wei seems to be possessed by Kobe. All he has in his eyes is the basket, and the way he plays is no longer the kind of reasonable textbook way of dealing with it. His movements were completely unexpected by anyone. If people judge Zhao Wei by the way he played, they will completely fall into Zhao Wei's trap.
Zhao Wei seems to be here to slap the host's face today. After scoring six points in a row, Zhao Wei did not continue to attack frantically, but launched a crazy defense. Kobe, who was sitting far away in the audience, smiled and nodded. Zhao Wei has already shown his attitude on the offensive end. Then there's the defense.
Zhao Wei was almost like kraft candy sticking to Curry's body. The Warriors seem to be all hands on deck, but if you look closely, you'll see that most of the offense has been done by Curry.
After Curry missed two consecutive three-point attempts, he wanted to take a two-point run to find his touch first. The tactics are very beautiful. Curry first retreated outside, and suddenly ran back. But he didn't expect Zhao Wei's reaction to be so fast. Zhao Wei rushed over almost at the same time as Curry. You must know that Zhao Wei was started after Curry. Curry made a mistake under Zhao Wei's interference.
The Lakers quickly took an 8-0 lead. Although the lead is not much, it may be half a minute for the Warriors. However, this is already the biggest point difference between the Lakers and the Warriors in this series.
However, Curry deserves to be the star of the red and purple in the past two years. His ability to regulate is so strong that it's no wonder he can challenge James for the position of the number one man in the league.
In the next few offenses, Curry tried to score three points again, but Zhao Wei's defense was not out of position at all. Curry missed two more three-pointers. Curry suddenly changed his offensive approach. He began to break through to the inside. Curry is fast, but power and bounce aren't what he's good at. But he's very quick and smart. Curry knew that Zhao Wei's body was better than his own. After Curry broke through, he always used feints to dodge and move and then shoot. Although it looks difficult, the whole body is under Curry's control, which does not affect his shooting percentage at all. After Curry hit three consecutive breakaways, he successfully chased the score back.
However, Zhao Wei's early defense was a success. Because he didn't let Curry score a three-pointer. Three points are Curry, Warriors, the biggest killer.
After the first two minutes of the game, both the Lakers and Warriors were on the verge of hitting the basket. Because Zhao Wei couldn't shoot after scoring six points in a row at the beginning. And no one else's shots were scored. The Lakers' shots were all overpowered. Just like the Lakers team is now, every player has a fire in their hearts, which erupts under the leadership of Zhao Wei. However, this did not immediately translate into effective force. Everyone didn't adjust their strength well, so they shot with too much power. The Warriors, on the other hand, are completely relaxed, and their shots are all small power.
At the end of the first quarter, the two sides were tied at 20. For the performance of the two teams in the regular season, such a score is indeed a bit of a basket.
"Hehe, that's what you're going to do. No matter what the score is, you're going to kick their ass to me. Bryant came to the bench during the break and shouted at the crowd.
In the second quarter, after the start of the game, the two sides came off the bench. Zhao Wei was replaced. Zhao Wei didn't take a break in the first quarter and continued in the second quarter, so it looks like he was going to play a 48-minute rhythm?
Zhao Wei is playing with the bench, and the Warriors' bench is playing with Durant and Thompson.
Such a lineup is against Durant.
"Do you think you can beat us if you fight hard? The difference in strength is something you can never surpass. Durant sneered at Zhao Wei disdainfully.
"So what. Strength? You thought you were second in the league. Zhao Wei also countered with disdain.
"Ever? I'm still number two in the league. Durant sneered.
"Brother, are you dreaming? Will the second in the alliance betray his brother to join the third in the alliance? Zhao Wei smiled, "What about the second? You're just standing still. Four years ago, James was number one in the league and you were number two in the league. Four years later, James is thirty-two years old and still the number one in the league. You're 28 years old, how about you? The second seems to be Curry? Thompson, Westbrook? Or Harden? It seems like so many people haven't mentioned your name. You're nothing more than a coward trying to keep your own data. ”
"Coward?" Durant blushed.
Zhao Wei ignored him. Zhao Wei faced Durant and didn't make too many moves. Zhao Wei broke through Durant head-on.
Durant's long arms and legs interfere a lot.
Zhao Wei suddenly turned around at the free throw line and turned into a back hit to Durant. After dribbling the ball twice, Zhao Wei suddenly turned around and threw a backward jumper.
The amplitude of the flinch is very large. The action is very similar to Kobe. One of Zhao Wei's actions sparked a frenzy among fans. One of his actions made people feel nostalgic for Kobe.
Durant is tall and has long arms, and if other players shoot backwards in front of him, Durant may be covered by Durant. But Zhao Wei's height and arm length are not weak at all.
Durant can't cover Zhao Wei. After Zhao Wei's hand was about to block the ball, Zhao Wei had already shot. The arc of the ball is not high, but it spins very quickly.
The ball clicks on the back edge of the basket because the ball spins inward, so the ball simply bounces into the basket at a faster speed.
"Do you dare?" After the goal, Zhao Wei provoked.
"Dare? Why don't you dare? Durant responded loudly.
The duo turned the game into a solo show. The two are one-on-one with each other, and it is harder to shoot than the other. Zhao Wei didn't fall into the disadvantage.
At this time, the rhythm of the two teams seemed to be chaotic under the leadership of the two. The rest of the Lakers suddenly felt like they were coming. Clarkson, Llarry Nans, Nick Young and Black. Four people came into play.
Especially Nick Young. Nick Young is a master of chaos in his own right. He likes this kind of game without rhythm the most. Moreover, Nick Young has a very rare trait, and when he encounters opponents who are stronger than him, he will exert extraordinary strength.
Klay Thompson hasn't hit a three-pointer yet. Nick Young started his own three-point pattern.
Nick Young was completely unreasonable, Klay Thompson was in front of him, but Nick Young just dared to shoot in front of him. Dangdang! Three three-pointers. Nick Youngsheng threw in two.
The third didn't go in, but Blake threw an arm and a powerful upper body squeezed Rooney out of the inside.
Jump up and grab the ball with one arm. Blake scores on a two-arm dunk.
The Lakers instantly extended the score advantage to eight points. At this time, Durant was fighting with Zhao Wei because of his fighting style. Durant's psychology has changed. Because Zhao Wei is a rookie, he has nothing to lose. Durant, on the other hand, has faced all sorts of doubts this season.
Durant's psychological ups and downs are Zhao Wei's opportunity.
Zhao Wei's shooting is getting more and more feeling. Consecutive pull-up jump shots, Zhao Wei's continuous shots.
Before halftime, the Lakers finally stretched the score to 15 points. (To be continued.) )