Chapter 80: A Magnificent Performance

This summer, Philadelphia moved from First Union to their new arena, the Wachovia Center.

New arenas, new stars, new coaches, everything is new.

This greatly stimulated the local ball market, and the First United Center of this game was hard to find and full of seats.

In such a rich basketball atmosphere, the game between the Lakers and the 76ers continued.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Lakers led the Philadelphia 76ers 44-38 away.

The Lakers possessed the ball, and Bryant received the ball and dribbled across half court. He looked around, and it was time.

The show time is about to begin!

The 76ers' choice to defend Kobe Bryant in the first half was Allen Iverson, and Johnny Davis thought that Allen Iverson's defense in the first half was very good, and the midfielder praised Allen fiercely.

Bryant took very few shots in the first half, and Johnny Davis credited with Iverson.

Kobe Bryant and Iverson have not exchanged a word throughout the game, but their eye collisions are everywhere.

Two players who are always full of fighting spirit, and their offensive and defensive collisions have attracted a large number of cheers from the audience.

When Kobe Bryant dribbled again to the 76ers half, Iverson clearly felt that Kobe's momentum was different.

If Kobe Bryant's momentum in the first half is a rock, he will maintain the team's operation without mistakes.

Then the current Kobe Bryant is the sword in the stone!

Showing only one-twelfth of its blades, its sharpness stung Iverson's eyes.

"Are you finally going to attack yourself?" Iverson muttered to himself, Kobe Bryant didn't have any desire to attack in the first half, and Iverson made 12 crazy shots!

Iverson is provoking Kobe!

It's just that Bryant's defense made his provocation go to waste, and his 3-of-12 shooting percentage made Iverson a little uncomfortable.

Now, Kobe Bryant is not only defensive, he has to work on the offensive end.

Kobe Bryant took possession of the ball to the top of the arc and waved: "ISO." ”

O'Neill thought to himself, okay, I showed so many balls in the first half, and you can play if you want to play in the second half, anyway, I'm happy.

Last night, the wind was a little noisy, and the big diesel engine was a little unbearable!

Iverson stared at Kobe Bryant and didn't dare to take it lightly.

What will Kobe Bryant do with this ball?

Kobe Bryant did it in a way that no one expected.

Behind the dribble turn the back turn, arch, arch, arch, arch!

Every time Kobe Bryant arched, Iverson took a step back, and the difference in strength between the two was too great.

Arch to the penalty area and turn over and hit a jumper.

Iverson was stupid.

The sideline coach was stupid.

The fans in the stadium were also stupid.

What does the coach think is Kobe Bryant and this back-to-back offense? It looks like tactics are going to be adjusted again.

What the fans are thinking is, bullying people Isn't this this, how much taller are you than Iverson, and you still use a step-back jumper?

It's like an adult beating a child, and you have to use a unique skill!

Boos erupted.

Kobe Bryant didn't care, and the efficiency of playing Iverson alone was the highest. Without wrapping up, Bryant hit 80% from the field with his back in front of Iverson.

If he breaks through head-on, Iverson's lateral movement is too fast for Bryant to shake him off. It is difficult to create the perfect space to shoot, and the efficiency must not be as high as this.

And Kobe Bryant hasn't used his back-to-back singles technique in the game for a long time, Kobe Bryant has some itchy hands, you must know that Kobe's main offensive method in the later period is his back.

In this life, because of the lack of strength, the opponents are all swing men with big muscles to defend Kobe, and it is rare to find a thin defender like Iverson.

After Bryant attacked three times in a row, using the same tactics, the same way, and the same shots, the 76ers chose to take a timeout.

Iverson kicked the chair on the sideline hard, damn Kobe.

"Stackhouse, you and Allen switch guards!" Johnny Davis had no choice but to lay out a new defensive strategy.

"Okay, Coach. I'll crush Kobe's bones! Starks still remembers the humiliation of being beaten up when Kobe Bryant came to the tryout in the summer, when the team's coach was John Lucas.

Now that Starks has a different coach, he feels a lot stronger next to Johnny Davis.

It's time for a shame!

Back on the court, Iverson fed Coleman, who hit a layup on top of Campbell.

Bryant holds the ball, and Starks bites it up.

"It's finally my turn! Kobe Bryant: I'm going to knock you out to the bone today! ”

Kobe Bryant's indifferent face, how can his subordinates be brave?

Starks thinks he's getting stronger, but Kobe Bryant is stronger now!

Bryant's dribbling rhythm has been adjusted, no longer a fast dribble with a low center of gravity, but instead straightens up, opening and closing wide.

The elevation of the center of gravity can explode faster, but it is also easier to get tackles!

Bryant's dribble put contempt for Starks on his face.

"Damn!" Starks couldn't stand Kobe's mocking dribbling style, and wanted to steal when he pounced.

Still so frizzy.

Bryant dribbled behind his back to avoid Starks' pressing, swapped dribblers, changed his center of gravity, and accelerated his start in one go.

When Starks tried to get back into defensive position, Bryant was already a few steps away.

Kobe Bryant went inside and jumped.

Coleman came to the defense, jumped straight up with his hands on the platform.

This is a standard defensive stance, with a vertical jump that guarantees no encroachment on the attacking team's cylinder. At the same time, he is tall enough to interfere with outside players.

But he met Kobe.

Glide through the air to dodge Coleman.

Pull the rod and lick the basket to score.

“WOW。” It's a beautiful ball, and it's impossible to score without perfect ball control, coordination, and airiness.

The boos in the arena finally began to be mixed with applause, and many Phillies began to applaud Kobe.

"Eddie, let's switch guards."

"Okay."

Bryant came to Starks.

Don't you want to get back on the field?

I'll give you a chance.

Gives you opportunities on both ends of the floor.

Starks understood what Kobe Bryant meant and asked Iverson for the ball.

Iverson hesitated and passed it to him.

Starks tentatively walked to the right, which was pretty standard.

But Bryant was unmoved.

Seeing this, Starx directly converted the tentative step into a breakthrough.

Bryant stepped to the left and quickly found a defensive position.

Starks' breakaway was blocked, and he turned his back and tried to hit Kobe Bryant.

Bryant still pressed his left hand against Starks' hipbone.

Starks arched twice, the effect was not a number, and Kobe Bryant only stepped back slightly.

Damn, this kid's strength has also gotten stronger!

Helplessly, Starks rolled over and jumped. He had no other offensive options.

Bryant waited for a long time, jumping up at the same time as Starks as he turned.

Boom!

Clean and neat caps.

Starx fell to the ground.

Basketball slid to the 76 team halfcourt.

Kobe Bryant looked down at Starks.

This moment freezes.