The start of the game was not good for the Mavericks.

But it turns out that this is not the worst of all.

Nowitzki's dummy layup was blocked by O'Neal.

Although O'Neal was reluctant to go outside, Phil Jackson devised a new set of defensive tactics for him, calling it "Shaq Guarding the Basket."

As the name suggests, let O'Neal stay around the three-second zone, and leave all the defense on the outside to his teammates.

This tactic looks a bit clumsy, but it works well.

The Lakers attacked the frontcourt again, and the Mavericks also adjusted their defensive formation and put on a 2-3 joint defense to protect the basket.

However, after O'Neal hit the ball with his back, he quickly distributed the ball to the moving Kobe.

Bryant catches the ball and shoots from mid-range.

"Huh!"

The basketball is firmly in the frame.

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O'Neal's passing has been overlooked because of his strong individual attacking ability.

But in reality, his passing is among the best among the big guys.

Divac is known for being a big man who can pass the ball, but in reality, he has not averaged as many assists per game (3.7) this season as O'Neal (3.8).

In the past three seasons, O'Neal has averaged nearly four assists per game.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 30-20, and the Lakers had taken a double-digit lead.

O'Neal scored 12 points and Bryant also scored eight.

On the broadcast seat, Su Qun understood what Zhang Weiping said before the game at this time.

O'Neal is too explosive physically, and his ball quotient is too high, knowing what kind of physical condition and what kind of play.

This big shark, except for injuries, has nothing to stop him.

Of course, there is Kobe, at the beginning of last season, when O'Neal was on the court, Kobe Bryant did not grab the shot, so that O'Neal had a good time.

It wasn't until O'Neill was off the field that he started to take it all in.

As a result, O'Neal will pass the ball to Kobe Bryant with a pack.

A balance has been found between the OK combinations, and it is not for nothing that the Lakers have been strong this season.

And the misfortune is not a one-way street, in the second quarter off the bench, Kukoc sprained his ankle while defending.

While both Sun Hao and Nowitzki were confident before the game, the situation was precarious for the Mavericks.

Nelson Sr. didn't mean to go to Nowitzki early, after all, it was just a regular season game.

"King."

After hesitating for a moment, he walked to the end of the bench and shouted.

Wang Zhizhi stood up as soon as he heard the voice.

Although he hasn't played for a long time, he looks like he's always ready.

This attitude is the same as before.

However, it is this detail that makes old Nelson have a lot of good impression of Wang Zhizhi.

He deliberately called out to Wang Zhizhi when he was about to run to the technical table.

"Communicate more with your teammates on the defensive end."

After listening to this, Wang Zhizhi nodded again and again.

Nelson Sr. didn't say much, but it was a great encouragement to him.

Old Nelson finally patted Wang Zhizhi on the shoulder.

If you want to say that among the people who hope that Wang Zhizhi can play, old Nelson must be the top-ranked one.

A big man who can have a stable mid-to-long range shot is his favorite type of interior line.

Wang Zhizhi appeared on the stage, and the game continued.

At this time, the lineup on both sides of the field.

On the Lakers side, Lynch Hunter, Kobe, Devin George, Walker, Stanislav Medvedenko.

On the Mavericks' side, Van Exel, Bale, Nahoola, Wang Zhizhi, Bradley.

Van Exel's three-point shot missed.

Back on his head, Bryant singled out Bale and then turned around and hit a back-to-back shot.

Van Exel's layup was chased by Bryant.

The Lakers played defensive counterattacks, and Bryant quickly attacked the front court to receive a pass from Hunter and dunked in the air.

As soon as the second quarter came up, the Lakers played an offensive climax under the leadership of Kobe.

The margin has come to 14 points in a blink of an eye.

Kobe Bryant was also a little excited, and he turned around and glared at Bell coldly after the empty catch.

The expression seemed to say that Bale's so-called Kobe Terminator was a joke.

Van Exel didn't have a three-point shot after shaking off Hunt.

The Mavericks' sixth man was in poor form tonight.

Old Nelson called Sun Hao up and told him to prepare to play early.

Sun Hao stripped off his training clothes and walked to the technical table, waiting for the dead ball time on the field.

The Lakers attacked the frontcourt, Kobe Bryant broke through the bag with the ball again, he distributed the ball to Walker, and Walker received the ball and made a layup.

The Lakers played a wonderful game.

Kobe Bryant is also proving that he is not only a great scorer, but also a good passer.

However, at the moment when Walker made a move, a figure chased after him and shot out at the moment he shot.

"Smack!"

In the incredible eyes of the fans at the scene, Wang Zhizhi chased and blocked Walker's goal!

Moreover, he also took advantage of the situation to win the defensive rebound!

There was a stirring at the scene.

On the Lakers' bench, Phil Jackson was also very surprised.

The Mavericks have two Chinese players, but there is actually only one.

This is the impression of most of Wang Zhizhi, the second Chinese player to land in the NBA after Sun Hao, basically has no sense of existence.

But the presence of this ball just now went from 0 to 10 in one fell swoop.

It's still not very high, but at least it's reminiscent of the Mavericks having a second Chinese player.

Sun Hao was already ready to play, but after seeing the success of the defense, he sat down temporarily.

The defense was wonderful, but it wasn't too surprising.

Because Wang Zhizhi had blocked David Robinson at the beginning.

Although the physical confrontation is not strong, his arm span is there, and his defensive talent is not bad.

The Mavericks attacked the frontcourt, and Van Exel finally realized that he didn't feel good and switched to playmaking.

Wang Zhizhi fell outside the three-point line on the right side after blocking Bell.

Walker on the other side was not familiar with him and did not expand out.

Van Exel's ball was given to Wang Zhizhi, and Wang Zhizhi raised his hand and threw it.

The moment he made a move, he could see confidence in his eyes.

"Huh!"

Basketball hollow into the net.

Wang Zhizhi hit his game and the first three-pointer of the regular season this season!

After the goal, Wang Zhizhi didn't do anything to celebrate, but his eyes were a little red.

People only know how to cherish after they have lost.

He waited too long to get this opportunity again, and after taking it, he was a little emotional.

A short whistle sounded from the sidelines, and Sun Hao came on to replace Van Exel.

Sun Hao high-fived Van Exel when he came on the court, and then went over and patted Wang Zhizhi on the shoulder.

Although Wang Zhizhi wasted a lot of time because he didn't listen to his advice.

But there are two sides to everything, at least in the past year, Wang Zhizhi has practiced three points.

Bryant continued to go heads-up with the ball in front of the court, and the shot after the emergency stop was deflected off the basket under the interference of Bale.

Although he doesn't deserve the nickname "Kobe Bryant Finisher" given by Nelson Sr., Bell is indeed the Mavericks' best defender on the outside.

There was a scramble under the basket, and Wang Zhizhi and Walker protected the defensive rebound after confronting each other.

It can be seen that he has improved a lot in the confrontation compared to before.

Old Nelson's expression changed greatly.

Originally, he didn't expect much from Wang Zhizhi, but Wang Zhizhi's performance in these few rounds made him happy.

Wang Zhizhi has finally made progress.

Sun Hao burst into the front court to Bale, and Bale's bottom corner three points did not score.

However, Bradley used his height to pick up the offensive rebound, and then gave it out after seeing Wang Zhizhi empty.

Wang Zhizhi took three points after receiving the ball.

This time the basketball smashed out of the frame and missed.

However, Bradley grabbed a second offensive rebound.

If you want to say that the only shortcoming of the Lakers team now, it is probably that O'Neal does not have a reliable substitute.

Bradley gave the ball to Sun Hao this time, and Sun Hao's shooting feint was too far away from the help defense, and then gave the ball to Wang Zhizhi.

And after giving the ball, he motioned for Wang Zhizhi to continue throwing.

It's a trust.

Wang Zhizhi habitually shook it after receiving the ball, but it turned out to be a bit of a waste of opportunity, and Walker had already pounced.

However, he dribbled and then retreated to three points before shooting.

"Huh!"

He made his second three-pointer!

"Roughly, pretty!"

On the broadcast seat, Zhang Weiping couldn't help shouting.

I judged all the situations today, but I didn't expect Wang Zhizhi to have such an outstanding performance.

These few rounds make people feel like they are in a dream.

"It's almost ready!"

Su Qun also sighed.

He's based in Dallas, so he knows how hard Wang Zhizhi practiced after that preseason game.

The performance of this paragraph can be expressed with bitterness and sweetness.

Sun Hao also high-fived Wang Zhizhi during his retreat.

"You wasted an assist on me."

Sun Hao said with a smile.

If Wang Zhizhi had received the ball and shot it directly just now, he would have been able to get one more assist.

"I'll make it up next time."

Wang Zhizhi seemed to be in a good mood, and even joked with Sun Hao.

Wang Zhizhi's surprise shot allowed the Mavericks to survive this bench transition safely.

The Mavericks also played better in the second half of the quarter than in the first quarter.

At halftime, the score was 53-48, and the Lakers' lead was reduced to five points.

This point difference is perfectly acceptable for the Mavericks.

The two sides went into half-time.

Back in the locker room, Nelson Sr. was inspired by the first half and made adjustments to the tactical thinking of the second half.

Although the presence was not as quick as Carlisle's previous match, Nelson Sr.'s beer belly was also filled with ink.

Coming back in the second half, the starting points of both sides remained unchanged.

The Mavericks attack first.

After Nash gave the ball to Sun Hao, he signaled to pull it away, and he followed the ambush to the bottom corner.

Sun Hao holds the ball and faces Fisher.

Fox didn't dare to defend Sun Hao closely, and put half a step away.

However, Sun Hao didn't mean to attack directly, and Lafrentz on the inside pulled to the three-point line to block and dismantle it as soon as possible.

Fisher was blocked, and Sun Hao made a three-point shot after blocking and dismantling.

The moment he shot, he felt that his three-point grasp was greatly improved compared to before.

Well, that feeling is like, the basket is like the sea.

"Huh!"

With a crisp sound, Sun Hao's three-point hand rose and fell.

This scene, if it is an old fan of Sun Hao, it will be very familiar after seeing it.

Because when Sun Hao was in Europe, those big white bears didn't come out, and Sun Hao fought like this.

As long as the quality of the center's blocking and dismantling is not bad, this move can be called unsolvable.

That's what Nelson Sr. adjusted at halftime.

In fact, O'Neal's interior offense became more brutal after he gained weight, but he was unwilling to go out and couldn't defend the outside.

Although Phil Jackson came up with a "Shaq under the basket" defensive strategy, it was of limited practical use.

This season, especially into December, they have faced an opponent who has clearly restrained them? Kings.

The Kings' Princeton, when people move the ball, breaks the so-called "Shaq guarding the basket" very cleanly.

Especially the guard and center near the free throw line to block and dismantle the half-volley, O'Neal can't get out, one hit and one accurate.

Not to mention that now Sun Hao and Lafrenz are playing blocking and dismantling at the three-point line, and O'Neal can't get out.

As long as Sun Hao's investment is accurate, there is no solution to this tactic.

The game is also moving in the direction that Nelson Sr. was expecting.

Sun Hao's feeling outside the three-point line tonight is so good that he has no friends!

The Hall of Fame-caliber badge has improved his shooting consistency too much.

The Lakers were quickly overtaken by the score.

Phil Jackson didn't play any more of the game to the players at this time.

He was very sensitive to the game and went straight to the 3-2 defence.

can force the Lakers to use joint defense, and the Mavericks are among the few in the league in terms of offensive level.

However, the Mavericks have developed an offensive and defensive strategy in December, and the firepower is still undiminished.

When the two sides fight, it becomes a situation where no one can prevent the other.

"Hey, I'll just say, as long as the Mavericks shoot well, then anyone can beat it."

Zhang Weiping was radiant in the commentary seat.

His analysis is sane and sound.

But he definitely hoped in his heart that Sun Hao could win.

Both teams played until the very end.

In the first five minutes of the final game, the two teams were tied at 100, and it was an outright battle.

The situation is deadlocked.

Sun Hao went to whisper to Bell for a while at this time.

When Bell defended Kobe, he no longer just made moves, but also began to trash talk.

"Kobe, don't you feel it yet? The cheers of the fans before the game, as long as Shaq is there, you will never be the king of Los Angeles. ”

"No matter how hard you try to score, or even change the way you play for the team, it doesn't change that fact."

Bell's words made Kobe's expression change quickly.

In fact, Kobe Bryant is paranoid, but he is by no means a brainless person, otherwise he would not have become a "Pennsylvania Magic" last season, and this season he also ran in with O'Neal to find the most suitable way to play for the two.

But at this time, I have to mention Adi's trip to China.

When Sun Hao and his party were climbing the Great Wall, they were hinting to Kobe Bryant that the latter could become the king of Los Angeles.

Because Sun Hao knew that this was what Kobe Bryant wanted to do, and that was the seed that Kobe Bryant had long had in his heart.

What Sun Hao did was to let the seeds germinate.

Even before Kobe Bryant knew it, it had even grown into a small sapling.

As long as someone reminds you, it's hard not to notice.

Bryant started asking for the ball.

Bale's words are right, he has to be the king of Los Angeles.

He has to suppress O'Neal, whether O'Neill is there or not, because only then can he become the true king of Los Angeles.