In the third quarter, Olajuwon alone dominated the rhythm of the game, and the 5-point difference at the end of the half was once stretched to 14 points by Olajuwon, and Kobe Bryant hit two super difficult points, including three points and 2 + 1. In the end, the difference was reduced to 8 points.

At the end of the third quarter, Houston 87:79 Lakers.

Olajuwon scored 27 points in the half, shooting 11-of-15.

11 points in the third quarter, 4-of-7. So far, he has scored 38 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks and 1 steal.

It's still a full performance of dominance, but Kobe Bryant has seen his fatigue. Olajuwon is already at the end of the crossbow! His scoring efficiency began to decline, even if he still had a shooting rate of nearly 6 percent, compared to the exaggerated shooting rate of nearly 8 percent in the first half, it was still a significant decline. After all, he is a 34-year-old veteran, Olajuwon can carry the team to such a point alone, the physical consumption is very significant, and the opportunity that Kobe Bryant wants to wait for is gradually coming!

At the end of the third quarter, Kobe Bryant was silent, scoring 25 points with his own score, 9 of 17, and there was no exaggerated high shot, Kobe's offense was completely integrated into the Lakers as a whole. Although Kobe Bryant's scoring efficiency is not as good as Olajuwon's, it is definitely a pretty high efficiency for the outside and for always facing two defenders. Especially Kobe Bryant is cruising outside the penalty area, his score is not in the penalty area except for fast break or air cut, in such a situation, he can still play more than 50% of the shooting rate, which is enough to show that Kobe's outside offensive skills have also reached the extreme.

Bryant's offensive options are unique in history, and he's truly proficient, and attention is mastery, not just the offensive skills that all outside players need. Like Olajuwon, Bryant has honed every skill to the extreme, which allows him to choose different offensive defenses for different defensive setups. At the same time, it will also adjust according to its own feel, if you feel good, you will shoot more far, and if you feel bad, you will be closer to the basket to attack.

In this game, Kobe Bryant faced the defense of two heavy players such as Jim Jackson and Barkley, so Kobe's choice was to hand over the ball to Horry and Eddie Jones when they were on the floor, and play an off-ball running offensive role. When the bag is not decisive enough and forms a gap, Kobe Bryant will also quickly play singles.

Kobe Bryant's stats at the end of the third quarter were 25 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. Both offense and defense were very balanced, and Jim Jackson was completely discarded by Kobe Bryant in this game. He almost became an invisible man on the offensive end, this is Kobe's power, he can not only dominate the game on the offensive end, he can also dominate the game with defense! This game is a very typical example, because of Rudy Tomjanovic's targeting, Kobe Bryant really can't directly dominate the game with offense.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, 87:79 If it is not worth it in the future, a few three-pointers can easily catch up. In this era, an 8-point margin means that all 3-4 offensive chances need to be hit, and the opponent has not scored during this period to complete the catch-up. In this era of fierce confrontation, it is not easy to do it.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Rudy Tomjanovic thought again and again, but still ripped Olajuwon down, this game has played 32 minutes so far, only 4 minutes of rest in the second quarter, if you continue to play the fourth quarter, it will be too serious for the 34-year-old veteran's physical consumption.

"Coach, I'm going to play the fourth quarter." And Kobe Bryant on the other side, his eyes are full of desire to win, and he is bound to win this game!

"Hakim will rest for a while, why don't you wait for him to play, and you play together?"

"I'm going to put him on the field, it's time to close the net." Bryant's face was calm, but the fire in his eyes made Harris involuntarily nod his head in convincing. When Kobe Bryant walked onto the court, Harris realized what had just happened, and he was persuaded by an 18-year-old rookie?

On the other side, on the bench in Houston.

Olajuwon looked at Kobe Bryant, who was back on the court, and angrily hammered his thigh. Damn, is the score you worked so hard to pull away going down the drain again?

"Coach, the next dead ball, replace me!" Olajuwon's tone was unmistakable, and Rudy Tomjanovic shook his head, still reluctant to agree.

In the two rounds of Olajuwon's absence, Kobe Bryant used the front of the body to change direction in a row, broke through the face frame, and scored under the basket to complete a difficult layup. The bulky Jim Jackson and Barkley, Kobe Bryant has a lot of ways to break through them, even if it is a double bag, Kobe Bryant is confident to get to the basket.

87：83。 After only two offensive and defensive rounds, Houston couldn't stand the attack, and the score difference returned to 4 points.

Olajuwon returned to the pitch and swayed left and right with fantastic feet to score the ball.

Kobe Bryant's eyes narrowed, and the steps of the 'big dream' seemed to be a little staggering.

"Eldon! Pick-and-roll! ”

Bryant was ready.

Face Olajuwon!

Soldier against soldier, general against general, now is the time to challenge the big dream head-on. It was a risky move, but Bryant was never afraid to fail.

Pick-and-roll! Swap defenders!

Olajuwon waved his hand and also asked Barkley, who was preparing to help defend the bag, not to come.

Since you dare to challenge me! Then I'll give you a fair one-on-one chance.

Olajuwon's slender but powerful body lowered his center of gravity, and his eyes were firmly fixed on Kobe.

For many years, Hakim can't remember when there was no outside line in the league who dared to challenge him head-on. Those who challenge themselves are all fanned to the ground, and even Michael Jordan is in full swing and will avoid the restricted area when he encounters Houston.

The basketball in Bryant's hand swung under his crotch, and he also leaned over slightly.

This goal is very significant, and the direct dialogue between the two team bosses will affect the morale of all the players present. And it's a very big impact.

"Olajuwon switched to Kobe Bryant! Kobe Bryant faces the challenge of Hakim! Kobe Bryant has given us a lot of shock! His courage to challenge Hakim is something that young players should learn! Thompson's anticipation was one of excitement.

"I think Kobe Bryant is a bit big about this goal, what if Kobe can't score? Facing the best defender of the opposing team is not so rational, although the benefits are great, but the risks are equally amazing! ”

Maybe that's why Kobe Bryant was able to establish himself in MLB and become a superstar at such a young age? What is to blame for facing the most horrific predicament, rather than choosing to run away from it, as most people would do? ”