"Toot!" The Lakers opted for a timeout.

In just two minutes, the Lakers' game showed signs of falling out of control.

O'Neal was frantically trapped, and a large number of forwards directly gave up their defenders to cut the ball, even if they couldn't break the ball, they had to make O'Neal make free throws.

Big Ben 3 shot 0 in the big book, which was magnified and vacant. Hard-nosed to shoot two handjobers, as well as a lame layup, the layup was also missed by the interior defense.

Malone pulls to the outside and pulls Big Ben's defense out. Then Brian Russell, who played the No. 4 position, made consecutive open shots because O'Neal squatted under the basket.

Lakers 4:11 Jazz!

I was beaten with a small climax at the beginning!

Harris made a quick decision to replace Ben!

Big Ben's fate may usher in a lot of negative ripple effects, but in the current situation, the Jazz's small lineup. Big Benga O'Neill, such a combination is simply sending to death!

Replace Big Ben and replace Horry.

At least the Lakers' own offense won't have problems, and O'Neal has room to attack. Even if you play against the Jazz, you don't necessarily know who wins or loses.

Silver Fox Harris's substitution is remarkable, at least 80% of the league's coaches dare not respond to such on-the-spot changes. It is still possible for them to change the formation after careful analysis off the field.

Replace the big book, who will defend the opposite Ma Long?

You can't let Kobe Bryant go to top Malone again, Kobe Bryant was injured last season. Kobe Bryant is already the son of the Lakers management, and at this time Harris dares to call Kobe to guard against Malone, and Jerry West's dismissal letter will be on Harris's desk tomorrow.

For a while, Harris didn't think of a solution, because he didn't expect Malone to play center at all in his rehearsal. It's up to the players to deal with it themselves.

"Finally there is no slug!" Malone looked at Ben who was substituted and breathed a sigh of relief. He never thought that a rookie, no, a sophomore draft would cause him such a big problem.

Malone would rather wrestle with Barkley Rodman than fight Big Ben. Strong or second, the willpower of that undrafted draft is too tenacious!

"Pass me the ball!" Malone said to Stockton.

"Understood."

The next ball Jazz hits Malone!

The Lakers' defensive formation is a bit scattered, and they are like playing the Spurs, and they don't know how to rotate centers who can pull out and shoot.

"Huh!" O'Neal crouched under the basket, Horry didn't fill in, and Malone hit an accurate mid-range shot.

Then the Jazz infinitely beat Malone this point!

Because of O'Neal's squatting defense, he didn't want to defend against the bad problem of blocking and pick-and-roll at all, and Horry had to go back and forth between Russell and Malone.

A single defense Marlon Horry can't prevent it! Spread your energy out of your mind!

Malone was 9 of 14 in a single quarter and scored 24 points!

The Lakers also trailed the Jazz 23:30.

If it weren't for O'Neal's more stretching offensive space after Horry came on the court, and he scored consecutive points, this point difference would have been even more terrifying!

After careful calculation, after Big Ben went off the court, the score between the Lakers and the Jazz was 19:19. The Lakers didn't lose points either, but the scene of Malone scoring like chopping melons and vegetables on the field, coupled with the enthusiastic cheers of the fans at the Triangle Center, made the Lakers' scene embarrassing!

"It worked!" Stockton sat on the bench and was very happy.

"That's right, John." Jerry Sloan nodded.

"The next thing is to compete with the offensive firepower of both sides, since no one can defend against the other, then we have to shoot three more points! Karl can play more corners when you get the defensive focus, and Richie and Bryan are both on standby in the corner. ”

"Understood."

"This game must be won!" Stockton was unequivocal.

...

"Malone plays center, and the effect is surprisingly good!" Kenny Smith was amazed.

"If the opponent's inside line can't be pulled out, the effect of Malone playing the center will be so devastating! If it's a highly mobile center, then don't be afraid. ”

"How many centers in the league are stronger than Malone?"

"It's like... Not really. ”

At present, the center of this era, the most dynamic is David Robinson, even if he is an admiral, his speed is slower than Malone. Olajuwon, who is at his peak, may be able to keep up with Ma Long's speed, and high-level and dynamic centers like Warcraft and thick eyebrows are so scarce in this era.

Even in later generations, a big man with thick eyebrows who runs almost as fast as a defender is seen once in decades.

"The Jazz are abandoning their original defensive system and going all out to attack."

"The Jazz's original defense is also the existence of the top five in the league, and Jerry Sloan's courage to be able to abandon it so decisively and start anew is admirable."

In the second quarter of the game, the benches on both sides did not play for too long.

One is because the game is too crucial, the players on both sides are screaming to continue playing, and the coaches of both sides can't afford to lose!

If the Lakers lose, the opening streak will be in vain.

If the Jazz lose, the system that Jerry Sloan created will be considered a failure.

You need to know how much pressure it takes to abandon the traditional center and let a 2.06-meter offensive power forward top center position need to endure! In addition to the management's doubts, Malone is definitely not willing to fight with those inside beasts.

So the substitutes and starters of both sides began to rotate quickly, and without a few minutes of rest, Malone returned to the court again.

And Malone came on the court, and the Jazz's offense ushered in a wave of outbreaks again!

Stockton and Malone began to tandem outside shooting, and Richmond hit consecutive three-pointers!

"The Big Three! Richmond's three points made the Big Three finally look star-studded! ”

"In the second quarter, 4 of 6 three-pointers were made! It's so accurate! Richmond flayed his counterpart Eddie Jones, who seemed to hold a grudge against him in the last game. ”

"Jones this season is also a 17+5+4 quasi-All-Star player, especially his role on the defensive end is really obvious, many people have rumors that Jones will be selected as an All-Star as the Lakers' three leaders!"

"Shaq, don't pass it on!" Bryant saw O'Neal caught in the bag and directly shouted at him not to pass the ball.

Just stare at Marlon!

"Good!"

In the next ball, O'Neal received the ball and turned directly, took the burly Malone to the ground, and then hung on the basket and roared angrily.

Malone sat on the ground, he really didn't want to play against O'Neal, but since Sloan asked for it, he also stiffened his head.

Although the defensive end was blown up by O'Neal, Malone on the offensive end was still unstoppable!

“2+1！ Malone deceived Horry and made a foul to score 2+1! ”

"Karl Malone deserves to be the MVP, this game is completely liberating! Scored 37 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 turnovers in the half! ”