The quarter lasted about 10 minutes, and the score on the court was 22-28, and the two sides began to enter the rotation one after another.

Carlisle and Jackson both used only eight players in the rotation.

On the Wizards' side, Hamilton and Maddy stayed on the court and were replaced by Mutombo, Hayes and Tyronn Lue.

On the Lakers' side, Sun Hao, Ariza, and Mourning stayed on the court and replaced them with Finley and Horry.

In possession of the ball by the Wizards, Maddy did not hold the ball anymore, but stood on the wing to contain it.

Obviously, he started to defend Sun Hao, and in the second half of the quarter, he mainly attacked, and his physical consumption was very large, and staying on the court was more about containment.

The actual offensive core of the Wizards on the court at this point is Hamilton.

This man who ran and vomited his own dog, making Kobe Bryant "unable to complain", at this time he went around the court for a circle and a half and then shook off Finley to catch the ball.

"Huh!"

Basketball hollow pocket.

The Lakers' offense, Sun Hao is also playing containment.

Finley was the main point of attack for the Lakers on the court at this time, but unfortunately his breakthrough layup was interfered with by Uncle Mu and did not score.

Uncle Mu grabbed the rebound, and the Wizards played a defensive counterattack.

Hamilton took the lead, left everyone behind, and received a long pass from Lue for a layup!

The fast attack speed stunned the others.

You know, Hamilton has been playing for almost a full quarter.

Even Sun Hao couldn't help but complain when he looked at Hamilton's back: This guy must have two physical strength slots!

In history, Sima Yi successfully picked peaches after surviving all the awesome figures of his time, and Hamilton began to be a big brother after successfully boiling the superstars on the field to the point of running out of physical strength!

Finley received a pass from Sun Hao in the front court.

This time he took advantage of the opportunity and scored a layup after dodging Mutombo's block.

After experiencing the Yao shark duel and Sun Mai PK, the game entered the time of Hamilton and Finley.

This kind of competition is a visual feast.

In the last attack of the Wizards in this quarter, Hamilton once again successfully got rid of Finley, and scored another 2 points with a fake layup after receiving the ball!

Although he didn't have much of a chance to perform under Van Gundy before, he was reborn after arriving at Carlisle and was the team's unbeatable three-man leader.

And don't think he doesn't have scoring explosiveness, in history, he can be the top scorer on the Pistons at this time, averaging 20+ per game!

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 28-30.

The Lakers lead, but the lead is negligible.

In a quarter of the game, whether it was the performance of the players on the field or the psychological game between the coaches, it was all shown, and the fans enjoyed watching it.

And fans quickly discovered that the excitement wasn't just for one session.

In the second and third quarters, both sides saw the moves, and the fight was not lively.

At the end of the third quarter, the two teams were tied at 88 and returned to the same running line.

The outcome is unpredictable, and it may be a matter of a few rounds, or even one or two rounds.

It is precisely because of this that the spirit of the managers and players on both sides is highly concentrated.

It was said that the first game was just a trial, but everyone realized that the side that won the first game would have a very big psychological advantage in the series.

In other words, both sides will go all out to win the first game.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the rotation on both sides was once again expanded to ten!

The high-intensity confrontation caused both teams to be very physically exhausted, including the number of fouls compared to normal games.

However, the same thing is that the two sides still alternate in the lead and are deadlocked.

Carlisle looked at the situation on the field, holding his chin in his hand thoughtfully.

This quarter lasted for more than 4 minutes, and the two sides successively switched back to the main force.

It was at this moment that Carlisle called a timeout in advance.

This timeout was called very suddenly, not only the fans and Brin and others in the commentary seat, but even Jackson was a little confused.

In the first round after the timeout, the Lakers still started with O'Neal attacking on the inside, as they did in the opening game.

However, just as he was digging Yao Ming and turning around to make a shot, Second Uncle Huo, who assisted in the defense, directly gave a foul in advance and sent him to the free throw line.

O'Neal goes to the free throw line.

The first penalty is missed.

The second free throw, after stumbling on the edge of the basket, was lucky enough to roll in.

One of two free throws, not bad for "Big Shark".

Looking back, Maddie and Yao Ming continued to play blocking and dismantling, and Maddie broke through to the basket and slipped over to wipe the board to score the ball.

Fresh off the pitch, Maddie said he was fit.

The Lakers then gave the ball to O'Neal, who saw the opportunity this time and turned to the other side to shoot.

But just before he made a move, Yao Ming gave a foul in advance!

I couldn't see anything in one round, but after two rounds, I could already see what kind of tactical deployment Carlisle had just made in that pause.

This is...... Slash shark tactics!

A somewhat unconventional looking hacking shark.

The reason why it is unconventional is because shark slashing tactics need to meet certain conditions.

One of the most important is that the team must have 4 fouls in a single quarter.

Because there are only 4 full shots, a simple off-ball foul can send the target to the free throw line.

Otherwise, it can only be effective when the opponent makes a move, otherwise it will be a meaningless foul.

For example, in history, Popovich once fouled O'Neal at the beginning of the game on O'Neal's birthday night.

That foul shot was known to many people, but it didn't actually put O'Neal at the free-throw line and had little impact on the game.

That's not where the Wizards' unconventions are.

Carlisle, of course, was clearly considered.

The confrontation on the court is fierce, and there are a lot of fouls on both sides, and the time for early and late cuts will not be too bad.

And Yao Ming, who is the main defense of O'Neal, has a good foul control tonight, counting the foul just now, it is only the third time for a person.

So even if the person assisting in the defense fails to foul, Yao Ming can still choose to foul to complete the shark cut.

O'Neal goes to the free-throw line again.

He adjusted his breathing.

First penalty, deflected.

The second penalty is still deflected.

This time, O'Neal played steadily and missed both free throws!

The scene erupted in cheers.

In these two rounds, O'Neal made 1 of 4 free throws, and the Wizards' shark-cutting tactics worked very well!

Of course, more importantly, the Wizards themselves scored the ball on the offensive end!

99 to 95!

Don't underestimate this wave of 4-1, the Wizards are slowly taking the initiative in the game!

On the sidelines, Phil Jackson pondered.

Carlisle's tactics, as in the opening, were creative.

Now he's going to have to make a multiple-choice question, replacing O'Neal to avoid another hack, or choosing to trust O'Neal to keep him on the court.

The choice of the former Lakers' interior strength has declined, and the choice of the latter is entirely based on O'Neal's free throw status and the Lakers' own defense.

Either way, the Lakers look like they're going to lose.

Carlisle, though young, is no easier to deal with than Popovich before him.

After hesitating for a while, Jackson didn't stand up, which meant he chose the latter.

He chose to trust O'Neal and the Lakers' defense.

And, of course, Sun Hao.

"Toot!"

The whistle sounded again.

This time, because the Wizards had already committed 4 fouls in a single quarter, O'Neal was fouled before halftime.

O'Neill's face was a little unhappy, but this kind of scene has been experienced a lot, and there is nothing to be done.

Sun Hao walked over at this time and patted his arm as a sign of encouragement.

O'Neal goes to the free-throw line again.

He adjusted his mind and breathing.

Still is...... Two penalties missed!

It seems that he can't find the word for his free throw tonight.

"Phil better replace Shaq."

Brin, who was in the commentary seat, gave the Lakers a move at this time.

But Jackson made a decision and didn't change it easily.

Sun Hao turned his head and saw that Jackson still didn't mean to adjust, and directly reached out and applauded to mobilize the defensive enthusiasm of his teammates.

Just like he did against the Suns in the Western Conference finals.

Everything is born once and cooked twice.

The Lakers players also instinctively remembered the scene when they played the Suns before, and the defensive enthusiasm was obviously increasing.

Maddie's dry pull after the pick-and-roll was interfered with by Ariza's struggle, and the basketball smashed out of the frame.

O'Neal grabbed a defensive rebound.

Then, again, fouled.

He held the ball and his brow furrowed, and the big one could have stuffed a pen.

If he is a Chinese, he must say at this time: there is no end!

Sun Hao walked to the "big shark" again.

And unlike the previous one, which was just a simple clapping, he walked forward with O'Neill and gave him psychological counseling:

"You know a player can only foul six times a game, and now there's a lot of time before the game, they can't last long, as long as you can score one, they won't dare to foul you easily."

Sun Hao's analysis hit the nail on the head.

Unconventional tactics mean that fewer people are used.

The reason why there are few people who will use it, in addition to the fact that this tactic is not known, there is also a very important reason that there are more or less drawbacks.

Just like Carlisle used Maddie to defend Sun Hao at the beginning, it laid a foreshadowing for Maddie's physical fitness later.

If it weren't for Hamilton's excellent play at the end of the quarter, the Wizards would probably still be trailing the Lakers right now.

The same goes for shark slashing during this unconventional time.

It's good to let the main players foul too many in advance, and you can take the opportunity to pull the score away and establish an advantage.

Otherwise, if the Lakers survive this period and are still deadlocked at the last moment, the excessive number of fouls will be a time bomb.

At that point, the advantage is on the Lakers' side.

O'Neill was a little annoyed by the shark cut, but his mind was still clear.

After Sun Hao said the key point, he immediately understood.

And after understanding it, his whole mood relaxed a lot.

Wait until you get to the free throw line, don't say it, he feels like he can make free throws.

He adjusted his breathing.

On the first free throw, the ball slammed into the front of the basket and crawled in.

The second penalty turned out to be a hollow directly!

O'Neal, after making 1 of 6 free throws in the front, came a 2-of-2 free throw!

This made Jackson excited, and he stood up from the bench with a pout, and the excitement on his face was as if he had won the game!

But he should also be excited, because after he scored these two goals, it was Carlisle's turn to worry!

Especially, when the Lakers also defended Yao Ming's offense on the inside!

Because it means that the shark slashing foul just now is equivalent to giving the Lakers points in vain!

On the field, because Carlisle did not give instructions, O'Neal was fouled again.

At this time, O'Neal lost his psychological burden, and he hit two free throws and one hit.

Look at the scorer at this time, 99 to 98!

There is only 1 point left in the difference!

Carlisle got up at this time and made a tactical gesture, and the Wizards' shark-slashing tactic was halfway through.

This time, not only Jackson, but Sun Hao was also happy.

Because this means that the Lakers have nothing to lose, but the Wizards have thrown themselves into the foul crisis.

Yao Mai played blocking and dismantling tactics in the front court, and Yao Ming seized the opportunity this time and scored the ball with a breakthrough layup.

When the Lakers attacked again, the Wizards didn't foul again.

Sun Hao began to play blocking and dismantling with O'Neal, and after dismantling, he didn't shoot, but knocked the ball to O'Neal.

O'Neal rushed to the basket, the Wizards didn't dare to foul at will, O'Neal directly broke through with both hands and smashed the ball into the basket.

There was a stirring at the scene.

It's the same two points, but the visual impact is different.

Maddy went out with a three-pointer in the frontcourt.

Looking back, Sun Hao took the ball and burst into the basket by himself this time.

At this time, there is no need to say hello to Jackson at all, knowing that the Wizards have a lot of fouls, and the Lakers are all running to the frame!

Sun Hao's breakthrough was decisive, and Second Uncle Huo had no time to assist in defense and could only choose to foul block.

But this foul is already his fifth personal!

When Sun Hao saw the technical statistics, he smiled more happily than he scored.

Carlisle's tactics didn't work as expected, and at this point it became a matter of digging a hole for himself.

At this time, the game began to move in favor of the Lakers.

And after the Lakers played smoothly on the offensive end, the enthusiasm and effect on the defensive end were also increasing.

As a result, the Lakers went through a wave of 15-5 attacks and directly closed the game!

113 to 104.

After the final whistle, the Lakers players couldn't hide the excitement on their faces, waving towels and shouting in celebration.

Although there was no lore at the end of the game, it was as exciting as it was.

Waves of pleasure.

Of course, the fans won't be too happy.

After the game, Jordan briefly greeted Sun Hao and left the court first.

The two teams shook hands after the game, and Yao Ming said hello to Sun Hao, but Maddie left quickly after leaving the situation.

In this game, Yao Ming had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks, which was considered a normal performance, and it was much better than O'Neal's 22 points and 9 rebounds on the opposite side.

But Maddie was responsible for defending Sun Hao at the beginning, not to mention the lack of shots, and the shooting rate was average after the physical decline and only scored 21 points.

As a comparison, although Sun Hao is also weak in follow-up, he has more physical fitness and a shooting rate is not low, and finally scored a game-high 31 points.

So if anyone is going to be very unhappy tonight, he must be one of them.

Of course, the most unhappy person is definitely Carlisle.

Tonight's game is more like a process of paying his tuition fees for him.

The series had just begun, but he had to learn quickly.