Chapter 104: Extra Time (Part II)

"Bryant, pretty whistle, if it weren't for you we'd be home by now!" Mike. Brown watched from the sidelines, and the "little heart" was about to pop out, if nothing else, mainly because the impact of the yellow-green war was too great, and he couldn't afford to lose.

Although he has signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, his position as head coach is still not secure.

Without it, coaching the Lakers is not an easy task, Los Angeles is a glorious big city, and the Lakers are not very bad for money, which can be seen from the luxury tax over the years. But this "not bad money" also has the problem of "not bad money", that is, lack of patience. If the team in the small city can tolerate Mike. Brown spends a season tuning the team, and the bottom line for the Los Angeles Lakers is half a season, or even less. If your coaching record is not up to par and does not meet the needs of the fans and management, then the roll and leave can happen at any time.

For this, Mike. Brown was already aware of it.

And the team is only 14-11 so far, which is obviously not satisfactory to the people of Los Angeles, so he, the 22nd coach of the Lakers, actually has a hard time every game. It's okay to say that the "yellow-green battle" can be said to be a "feud", especially in the finals in recent years, so that the fans of the two cities have long become "opponents", and no one wants to lose to the opponent.

If tonight's game is lost, then the "mountain and tsunami" after the game, Mike. Brown has a headache just thinking about it.

Sometimes he really admires the previous coach Phil. Jackson, because coaching in this environment, is not only a test for the head coach at the tactical level, but also the ability to withstand pressure at the psychological level. And he Mike. Brown, obviously, does not have the kind of Taoism of a "Zen master", so in the face of the key battle, I can't help but feel a little weak in my heart.

I finally got the position of head coach again, but I don't want to lose it so easily! Otherwise, you have to go to the TV station as a guest guest and be a "little commentator" with no sense of existence.

Moreover, he knows that he is "unlikeable" with the Los Angeles Lakers, even if Kobe Bryant. Bryant supported him on the surface, but in fact he was also unhappy with him in the mainland. After all, he joined the Lakers and was not the Flyers' favorite candidate, the latter's favorite candidate was Brian. Shaw, it's not like he doesn't know this.

So once the record is not ideal, then it is only a matter of time before you get out.

Who knows Kobe. Bryant just nodded slightly, and then walked straight to Andrew. Bynum's side said, "You idiot, don't you understand me??? Can't you see that people have such obvious intentions to make fouls??? What do you do with your head on your neck??? ”

The reason why Kobe Bryant is so impatient is entirely because of the significance of the yellow-green battle.

Even if the Mavericks won the championship last year, it was still not in Kobe's sight, because he felt that if it weren't for his injury, the breakthrough power was almost zero, and it would be impossible to lose last year's series, even if last year's Mavericks were really terrible, he still hasn't changed his opinion. So last offseason, he went to Germany to do the immature PRP, commonly known as platelet-rich plasma therapy, the purpose of which is to repair his knee with all his might, so that he can take revenge when he encounters the calf again. So since the Mavericks are not in his eyes, who is his imaginary enemy? The answer, of course, is the Green Shirts.

Boston Celtics.

Why not Miami's "new Big Three"?

Because Kobe Bryant doesn't look down on the "new Big Three" over there at all, he feels that last year's loss will definitely stimulate Boston's green blood and then make a comeback. So the theme of this year's finals is still "Yellow and Green Wars"!

Therefore, losing to Boston, this is something that Kobe Bryant cannot tolerate!

But Andrew. Bynum is different now from before, in the past, he was able to settle down in the face of Kobe's reprimand, and nodded obediently. But now, with the continuous improvement of his ability and the continuous surge of data, his temper has gradually amplified.

"Bryant, do you need to accuse me like that? Look at my stats, 7-of-14 shooting, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks, if it weren't for me, the team would have lost a long time ago! "Andrew. Bynum looked at Kobe Bryant and said directly.

"Data? Can you eat your data if it's good? Can you help your team win with good stats? Kobe Bryant's voice raised and said, "I'll tell you!" There is no use for data! Because the ultimate goal of playing basketball is not to make you compare stats, but to win! It's about winning, you know!! ”

"Bryant, you don't have to lecture me here! I'm also a man with two championship rings, and I don't need you to accuse me! The owner of the nunnery also refuted loudly, not giving face to the team boss at all.

This guy has a really low EQ!

Tang Qian sat on the side and watched, silently defining in his heart.

“ha? are.you.serious??? Are you sure??? Kobe Bryant said in an extremely mocking tone: "In 08, you sat on the sidelines in a suit and watched the game, just say that during the period of two consecutive championships, what are your playoff statistics?" 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in '09, 8.6 points and 6.9 rebounds in '10, you dare to say that you are the one who has two championship rings??? Kobe's voice suddenly turned sharp and said: "With your bullshit data, the sum of two years is not as strong as Paul's one year, and you dare to speak loudly here??? I'll tell you Andrew. Bynum, if you lose tonight, I'll make you look good! ”

"You know I do what I say!"

Kobe Bryant slightly mentioned his momentum, and the owner of the nunnery immediately said, "Yang. Impotence", not to mention anything else, in terms of his two consecutive championship data, even the team's sixth man can't compare, whether it is scoring or rebounding, by Lamar. Odom exploded. Even Derek. Fisher was better than him, and at that time, he was at best the seventh man of the team who played a lot of minutes, and there was really nothing to boast about. Especially in the 10-year big battle with the Green Army, it was expected that he could make more contributions on the inside, but in the crucial fifth game, he played 32 minutes and only handed over one rebound. Yes, you read that right, it's just just one rebound, and Jordan. Famar and Vujacic grabbed as many rebounds. In the face of this "appalling" performance, the Lakers immediately reduced his playing time for the remaining two games, and until the end of the tie-break, he was never able to play more than 20 minutes in a single game.

As a 7-foot power center, you can't score a lot, but you can't miss a rebound!

Especially in such a crucial game, you only grabbed 1 rebound, which is a bit "crazy".

So since that war, Kobe Bryant has never been optimistic about this "middle two boy".

"Bryant, this ......" Mike. Brown was also frightened by Kobe's scene, and just when he didn't know what to say, Kobe Bryant turned his head and said: "Coach Brown, continue to lay out the tactics, I'm just teaching the team a lesson. X that's it. ”

"Oh, okay, okay, now that we're tied with each other, the remaining five minutes are a restart. My plan was made by Derek. Fisher is in control, Bryant you are the main attacker, if the opponent comes forward to pack, give the ball to the inside to play, or do a second inside and outside transmission can also be. In short, in this overtime, we try to slow down the tempo, not to fight for the offensive ball, just to fight for the success rate. "Mike. After Brown finished speaking, he drew a few more tactical lines on the tactical board.

"So who will play on the inside?" Bryant asked.

"Josh. How about McRoberts? Although he is 6 feet 10 inches tall, he also has a certain accuracy from the outside three-point line, and when he cooperates, the offensive options will be relatively diverse. "Mike. Brown said one of them.

"No, McRoberts's inside line is too soft, and it may be useful to play with other teams, but with the Green Shirts, you can only be used by the other party and completely blow it up!" Bryant shook his head in disagreement.

"Okay, actually, I think so too, but Bryant, now that Bynum is fouled, if we don't use McRoberts, there is no other interior player to choose from, is it that at this juncture, we also have to use a 'big four small' lineup?" Mike. Brown Road.

"One big and four small? No. Bryant stretched out his hand and suddenly pointed to the end of the bench and said, "We use him." ”

"He? That 'Ten Day Player'? "Mike. Brown looked over and looked surprised.

"Yes, that's him." Bryant. Brian nodded.

……

"China is hot, you will play for the ball later." Mike. Brown walked in front of Tang Qian.

"I'm scrum? Let me play? Tang Qian was slightly stunned.

"That's right, that's it, I hope you behave well." Mike. Brown doesn't really believe in yellow athletes, but at this point, he can only "treat a dead horse as a live horse doctor". Because Kobe. Bryant is right about one thing, at least this Chinese still has height, isn't it?

It's better to have height than not to have one, Mike. Brown thought about it and agreed.

Damn it!

Josh. McRoberts glanced at Tang Qian and said very unhappily.

"China hot, your task later is to defend the basket, guard the restricted area, and try not to miss the defensive rebound, understand?" Kobe Bryant instructed Tang Qian before jumping the ball.

"yes, I see." Tang Qian nodded and replied.

To be honest, even if Kobe Bryant doesn't say it, he will do it, because with his current scoring ability, it's okay to dunk, and if he wants to hold the ball and force a single, it's a fool's dream!

This is self-aware, and Tang Qian still has it.

So as soon as Kobe Bryant said this, he immediately nodded in agreement.

"Ha~ Asian boy, are you here to dance with me? Do you think you can win? Kevin. As soon as Garnett saw Tang sneaking on the field, he immediately threw out trash talk.

"I don't know, maybe." Tang Qian replied.

"Maybe?" Garnett smiled and said, "NONONO~ It's impossible!" You're not going to be able to get the ball in front of me, I promise. ”

"KG, don't talk too much." Tang Qian's eyes looked at the lean Garnett and said, "Now you are not young anymore, are you?" ”

"It's true, but it's more than enough to get you~!" Garnett proclaimed with confidence.

Is it?

Tang Qian also smiled in his heart and said, "Then let's try it!"

Compared with grabbing rebounds, scramble is a job that relies more on physical fitness, KG You are a 76-year-old person, am I still afraid of you?

Beep~

The game begins.

As the referee threw the basketball, Tang Qian and Garnett bounced up at the same time, straightened their arms, and slapped the basketball in the sky.

Since it was overtime, it was very meaningful to be able to win the right to attack first, and it could improve the morale of the team.

Syllable~

In the end, it was the big yellow hand that touched the basketball first, Kobe Bryant. As soon as Bryant got the ball, he immediately pushed forward.

Thunder. Allen rushed over from the side and was about to stick to the defense, but unfortunately Kobe, who had accelerated, changed hands and put Ray. Allen's defense dodged and then went straight into Boston's interior and scored a one-handed layup.

90-88, the Los Angeles Lakers took the lead first!

"Well done." When Kobe Bryant came back, he pointed at Tang Qian and said.

"Kevin, what's the matter with you? Why didn't you get the ball? "Paul. Pierce looked at Kevin. Garnett asked.

"Sorry, Paul, that little bullet is fast, I'm a little careless." Garnett shook his head apologetically.

"Forget it, Kevin, anyway, now that the Lakers' starting center has been called off, we will definitely win tonight by concentrating our firepower on the inside!"

"Well, leave it to me, that Spaniard can't guard me." Garnett said.

Sure enough, after switching to the Boston Celtics offense, the basketball was hung to Kevin who was on the inside without saying a word. Garnett. Garnett reached out to catch the ball and pressed hard against Paul behind him. Gasol snapped, then immediately pivoted with his right foot, stepped with his left foot, and threw his hand in the forward turn.

This move turned around and shot at the top of the person, and it was extremely sudden, coupled with KG's height and long arms, and the bullet speed was very fast, and the Spaniards couldn't quickly defend in place as soon as it was displayed. et kevin. After Garnett had already made a shot, he blocked it a little "to no avail". However, the result has long been impossible to change.

Brush~

The basketball obediently went into the net, 90-90, and the two teams were tied again.

Then, both teams began to strengthen their defense, and for three full minutes, either the iron or the shabu-shabu, in short, did not send a single ball to the basket. At the critical moment, it was "Truth" Pierce who stood up, don't look at his speed as if he was not very fast, but he just shot it, and with a "brush", the three-point shot was forcibly thrown in by Ci Shiping.

“MD! It's all in? What a hell! "Defending Paul. Pierce's Tzu Shiping complained loudly.

"There's one minute left, Mehta, I'll come around and help me cover later." Kobe Bryant said to Ci Shiping.

"There is only 1 minute left in the game, everyone guard against Kobe, don't let him shoot easily!" Doug. Rivers reminded loudly from the sidelines.

"Keep an eye on Kobe! Can't let him score key goals again! "Ray. Allen is almost an inch, sticking to Kobe, from the front court to the back court, and has always refused to relax a bit.

In fact, playing the Los Angeles Lakers, like playing the Chicago Bulls back then, basically everyone in the world knows who will stand up and who will shoot key shots, so there is no problem with the Green Army's defensive strategy. Seeing this situation, Ci Shiping, who had already "said hello", immediately moved, quickly lifted it out from the three-point line on the right side, and then stood by Kobe's side.

"I want to help him block and dismantle, but there is no door!" Pierce, who had been paying attention to Ci Shiping for a long time, moved closely, no, the effect of Ci Shiping being raised to make a wall was not achieved, but it made Kobe Bryant fall into the double encirclement!

In desperation, Kobe Bryant could only hand over the ball to Ci Shiping, who was also a bold man, and when he saw that there was no defense in front of him, he immediately got up and shot three-pointers. But tonight, Ci Shiping's shooting didn't feel very good, and the overall shooting rate was only 16.7%! In this state, this empty three-point shot also collapsed out of the basket and bounced high.

"Rebounding !!"

The Lakers players all understand that they are now 3 points behind, and if the opponent grabs the backcourt rebound, then this game is almost a foregone conclusion!

Because of the 24-second offensive time, the opponent will definitely drag out before shooting, which is the "unspoken rule" of the basketball game.

So this offensive rebounding is crucial!

But throughout the overtime, the Lakers' rebounding situation can be said to be a mess, and after KG is fully powerful, it is difficult for either Gasol or Tang Qian to touch the shadow of the rebound. Defensive rebounds are a little better, offensive rebounds, almost don't even think about it, because the Green Army is guarding a "Green Goblin" under the basket. If you want to get an offensive rebound, you can't do it unless you take down the opponent!

"Hey, boy, you want to grab a rebound with me too? Your cultivation is not enough! Garnett sneered at Tang Qian.

Damn, Garnett's ability to protect the basket is really amazing~ I feel like I am "calling the wind and rain" in the NBDL for rebounding, and as soon as I get here, I am completely dumbfounded, and I can't exert any power!

However, this is my first NBA game~

Is it going to end in losing~

No, no!

I want to win!

I want to win!!

I want to win!!

But how can you snatch the rebound from the powerful KG?

Tang Qian's mind moved, and suddenly said in Garnett's ear: "KG, do you remember, at the American Music Awards celebrity party that night, I saw you flirting with a California hot girl, I wonder if your wife Brandi will be happy if she finds out?" ”

w,what??? What did you say???

A trace of consternation appeared on Garnett's face, but before he could ask anything, Tang Qian took the opportunity to step his body forward, turning into a momentum that went hand in hand with Garnett.

Shi.t~ This kid is cheating on me???

Garnett is also an "old Jianghu", so he reacted immediately, dispelled distracting thoughts, and resisted Tang Qian again in one hand, preventing him from having another chance to advance.

But even so, compared to just now, Kevin. Garnett still lost a large part of the card advantage, and suddenly, the physical confrontation under the basket increased.

Asian boy, I won't let you get away with it!

That's what Garnett was saying.

This rebound, I'm going to take it off! No one can stop me!

This is Tang Qian's heart.

Seeing that the height of the basketball was enough to touch it, Tang Qian pressed his feet and suddenly exerted force, and instantly rose high into the air as if he had stepped on a spring piece. The KG next to him did not show weakness, he slightly took a half wrong step forward, and then kicked up on the ground, straightened his arms, and grabbed the orange basketball in the air.

This half-step forward is a slight wrong step, which is a super high skill at the moment of grabbing the board, once used well, it can turn losses into profits and quickly seize part of the position and card position advantage. But if you want to master it proficiently, without 7~8 years of hard work, it is impossible to perform it, and only an "old Jianghu" like Garnett can react on the spot, and the body can react instinctively.

What the??? Why is he stuck in my place again??? It's only a small part, but it's really stuck!!

How did he do it???

Tang Qian was a little surprised, but unfortunately he didn't have time to think about it now, because the competition for rebounds is a matter of seconds, since he has already jumped, it is equivalent to opening the bow and not turning back, either victory or defeat!

Oops, this rebound, it might be hard to get it! His card position advantage has worked!

Perhaps only ......

Fuc.k!!! Give up your sister!! This ball is old. The son must be snatched over!!

You have to grab it!!

While~

Vaguely, Tang Qian's mind seemed to hear something, but he didn't have time to pay attention to it, he roared violently, and with his right arm that was stretched to the limit, he vigorously wrapped it, and then landed on the ground with a muffled sound.

ball, I grabbed this rebound???

The touch between his hands told him that he had succeeded!

"Hot, pass !!"

Bryant's figure suddenly appeared in the left corner.

Tang Qian immediately passed the ball.

Bryant. Bryant shoots in the open space and hits a three-point shot from the bottom corner!

93-93, the two teams are tied again!

There are only 16 seconds left.

Boston asked for a timeout.

"Well done! China Hot! Pivotal offensive rebounds!! Ci Shiping shouted loudly towards Tang Qian.

"Ha, haha, luck, just luck, Mr. Pease." Tang Qian also said happily.

"NND, what's your name Mr. Pease??? Just rush at you for this offensive rebound, and you'll call me Meta in the future! ”

"But ......"

"What else? Oriental people are modest and polite to the ink! This is the United States, it's the United States, so you have to do everything the American way! Ci Shiping said with a big grin.

"OK, then I remember, Mehta." Tang Qian replied.

"Ha~ Isn't that right? That's how you call me from now on! Remember! Ci Shiping patted Tang Qian's chest with satisfaction and said.

"Well done!" Kobe Bryant, who had just made a key three-pointer, also came over and said.

"Mr. Mamba, you have won the prize, and it is all relying on your three-point shot that we can catch up, and I am just a small effort, it is nothing." Hearing Kobe's praise, Tang Qian immediately said modestly and cautiously.

"No, one thing is one thing, if you didn't grab the rebound from KG's hands, then there would be no way to talk about this three-pointer, this thing, you deserve to be praised." After Kobe Bryant finished speaking, he said: "But tonight's game is not over yet, only if you win in the end, the so-called data is meaningful, do you understand?" ”

"I understand!" Tang Qian nodded heavily in agreement.

"Well, 16 seconds left, come on, Chinese boy." Kobe Bryant patted Tang Qian's arm, then walked over to talk to Mike. Brown discussed the next team to execute the tactics.

"China is hot, your **** luck is good!" The owner of the nunnery also "couldn't bear the loneliness", and came over to say to Tang Qian.

"Generally average, it's better than you anyway." Tang Qian looked at Andrew. Bynum, grinned.

……

Beep~

In the last 16 seconds of extra time, the referee's whistle sounded.

"Rajan, do you remember Coach Rivers' arrangement?" When he played, Paul. Pierce vs. Rajan. Rondo asked in a whisper.

"Don't worry, I've memorized everything, as long as you don't make mistakes, I won't make mistakes!" Rajan. Rondo Road.

"That's fine, I've worked hard all night, and if I lose, I'll be annoyed!" Paul. Pierce said.

Boston went on the offensive and it was Rajan. Rondo breaks through with the ball?

This was unexpected by everyone, because everyone knew that Rondo's mid-range jumper was unstable, so he rarely had his share in hitting key shots. But today......

The Lakers were caught off guard and let Rajan. Rondo drilled straight into the top arc and then made a layup with a master on his left hand.

95-93, Boston regained the lead!

“Yes!!! Well done!! Rajan!! The Celtics shouted excitedly.

In just 5 seconds, Boston completed the goal.

There are 11 seconds left in the game.

According to the usual practice of NBA teams, it is very wrong to grab time like this, and it should be consumed until the end before making a shot. But now this Boston team is known for their iron-clad defensive system, so they have the confidence to defend against all the opponents' counter-attacks.

The Lakers also called a timeout and chose to serve in the front court after coming up.

The arrangement of this ball was originally given to Kobe. Bryant's, but the Green Army is extremely familiar with the Lakers' routines, so from the beginning, they didn't plan to let Kobe receive passes. Paul who passes the ball. Gasol had no choice but to settle for the second best thing and passed the basketball to the second "old fish" Fisher. Why not give Ci Shiping? Because compared to the charity that is easy to "twitch" in the head. World. Peace, or Fisher, who is accustomed to seeing big scenes, is more secure.

But Paul. There was one person Gasol had overlooked at this time, and that was P.G. Rondo in Boston.

Rajan. Rondo's average steals per game in the first two seasons were around 2.3, which is a very scary number! And because of his height, people often misestimate his actual control. AS A PG WITH A HEIGHT OF ONLY 185CM, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT HIS ARM SPAN COULD REACH A TERRIFYING 213CM? THE 28CM HEIGHT ARM SPAN DIFFERENCE IS JANE. Rondo's defensive weapons, steals, delays, blocks, everything!

Paul. Gasol estimated the space and distance and turned the basketball towards Derek. Fisher threw it over.

However, just as the basketball was halfway through the flight, Kobe Bryant stood to the side and shouted, "Be careful, be careful, Rondo, Rondo!" ”

Derek. Fisher is old, he was born in 74, he is approaching 38 years old this year, and if he wants to use his experience and mental quality to shoot key shots, that's okay. But if you want him to react faster than Rondo in '86, that's a lot to think about! So "whoa" a little bit, in Derek. Before Fisher could fully react, Gasol's sideline pass was stolen.

And the person who stole this pass was none other than Boston's PG, Rajan. Rondo.

It's over, it's over......

Lakers head coach Mike . When Brown saw this, his heart suddenly went cold.

He can already smell that tomorrow there will be an "overwhelming" accusation and a swarm.

Lost the yellow-green battle, and the results speak for themselves.

Win~

This is Rajan. Rondo's first thought after breaking the ball.

He looked up at the time, there were only 6 seconds left anyway, and he made a layup just enough to draw a perfect end to the game.

It's a pity that the germination of this idea will make Rajan. Rondo, regret a whole half season!

Because at the moment when he was laying up with one hand, a hurricane blew from behind!

Then under everyone's astonished gaze, Rajan. Rondo's inevitable layup was nailed to the rebound!!

Pegboard Cap!!

"Catch, Bryant!!"

With a loud roar, Tang Qian passed the basketball out against time.

Bryant jumped high and took the long pass from the backcourt.

And at this moment, there are 3 seconds left in the clock!

"Defend, go over and wrap Kobe Bryant right away!" Kevin. Garnett reminded loudly on the inside.

Paul. Pierce dropped his defender and pounced on the right side of the three-point line.

But after all, it was still a step too late, and Kobe Bryant made an emergency stop to meet Ray. Aaron's face, **** shot!

Three points!

Yes, can I get in???

Even in the TNT live broadcast room, I felt the extremely tense atmosphere of the scene.

Can Kobe, the king of Los Angeles, bring them victory???

Kobe Bryant looked at the ball with a cold face, and said fiercely in his heart:

Of course.

Absolutely!!

Brush~

A moment before the red light came on, the basketball was in the basket.

Bryant. Bryant, the lore of Boston!!

Los Angeles Lakers, win!!

PS: Why was there one less shift last night? Because this little purple wants to write a big chapter, so that everyone can enjoy it directly!!

After 12 o'clock in the evening, there will be another chapter~

Now the 8,000-word chapter, ask for recommendations!!

THANK YOU SKELETON ORC AND BRYANT FOR THE BIG TIP, THANK YOU ~~~

There is also a real space, the Lakers also played overtime with the Celtics that day~~~