Brown is still very correct in this idea, and Kobe Bryant does need to rest more than before.

He is 34 years old this year.

At the age of 31, he could keep Westbrooks scoreless for an entire quarter in the playoffs.

This season, because he lost his position in defense, I don't know how much he was salivaed by Li Liang.

On game day, the Lakers arrived at the Chesapeake Center, home of the Thunder.

On the way to the locker room, Li Liang, Nash, and Kobe Bryant walked side by side.

From the moment they got in the car, they were talking about perimeter defense all the way.

Veterans like Kobe Bryant and Nash, it stands to reason that they have played so many games, what else to discuss in a regular season?

Listen to the coach's arrangement.

But Li Liang doesn't think so, Mike Brown just makes a few blind arrangements, or does he play the inside line unchanged?

The Thunder kept Perkins just to deal with the Lakers' interior line.

What about the outside defense? How to solve this point in Westbrook?

As a person who has given too much for this team, Li Liang took the initiative to talk to Kobe and Nash. ”

Anyway, as soon as he turns on the hair dryer, his teammates will listen to good and bad things.

Talking about it, Kobe Bryant and Nash felt that Li Liang's words were very reasonable, the outside defense was a problem, and the offensive strategy was too rigid.

Although the Lakers won more and lost less, they dug holes at an unfavorable start several times, and then filled the holes later.

It's okay once or twice, but the more times there are, the game will inevitably get harder and harder.

If Li Liang is in the No. 3 position, he can still help defend from the outside, and now Li Liang is in the No. 4 position, and he has to take care of both the inside and outside, and the pressure will be great.

"Steve should be allowed to attack more, and it is not enough to have Kobe Bryant as a firepower point on the guard line. Originally, the defense couldn't keep up, and the offense didn't put pressure on the opposite side, didn't it let the opposite side play casually? I don't think it's a problem with physical strength, so I can let Du Hong share it more. Anyway, I just think that we need to increase the number of shots in the back line...... Boss I didn't mean you, I said Nash. ”

When he arrived at the door of the locker room, Li Liang was still expressing his opinions and opinions.

He felt that if the defensive holes in the back line could not be filled, then they should not be filled at all.

Isn't it over when the offensive end is back?

Nash has been underwhelming since returning from injury.

There were only a few highlights in each game, giving Howard an open catch, hitting the ground and making a clever pass, and occasionally making two mid-range and three-pointers.

It is basically impossible to rely on him to support a team's half-court offense, and it is a waste to let him be a fixed-point pitcher.

Therefore, Nash's overall role is a bit chicken, and Brown is also afraid that he will be injured, basically more than 20 minutes per game.

If the Lakers have a reliable point guard on the bench, it will be okay to share the time with Nash.

But Blake was injured, and his poor form at the start of the season made him lose Mike Brown's trust.

There's one Dujon left, one Morris, basically the worst point guard bench in the league.

Instead of trying to find a way to contain the opponent, it is better to turn the passive into the active, play the offense, and let the Thunder follow the rhythm of the Lakers

Nash and Kobe felt that what Li Liang said made sense.

The so-called three stinkers, the top Zhuge Liang.

Now it's three Zhuge Liang, can you be smarter than Mike Brown?

However, Kobe, Nash and Li Liang are different, Li Liang has any ideas, and he sprayed directly at Brown.

The two of them were still human beings, and they knew to save some face for Brown.

Therefore, the three of them quietly discussed outside the locker room how the tactics should be played after the opening.

Originally, Brown's tactics on the offensive end were relatively open, except for asking for more Howard to feed the ball, there was no specific routine for players to run.

Play freely, see the moves, and use your vast experience on the pitch to beat your opponents.

As for me...... I'll cheer you on and call a timeout.

The three of them discussed and discussed before they went into the locker room to change clothes.

Li Liang opened his duffel bag, and everyone's brows furrowed.

"What's that, Bruce?"

"Is the fruit you put in your bag rotten?"

"Did you raise a skunk?"

Then everyone saw that Li Liang took out a pair of socks from his duffel bag.

It turned out to be the smell of a pair of socks!

"Hey, Bruce, it's time for you to change your socks, what's wrong with you? Didn't wash it? Kobe Bryant couldn't help but ask, this taste is really a little spicy to the eyes.

Li Liang smiled and said, "This is my lucky sock, I have to wear it to have a good performance." Don't worry, just put on your shoes. ”

Li Liang changed into this pair of socks and put on Durant for the fifth generation, and the smell disappeared.

Li Liang himself breathed a sigh of relief, fuck, is this a little stinky? My brain stinks!

This pair of socks that can reduce the probability of ankle sprains was washed by Li Liang yesterday and dried and put in a bag bag.

A few days ago, there was a faint smell, how to finish a few games, it became more and more stinky.

If you continue to stink like this, you will not be able to beat the game in the future, and you will be able to take off your shoes directly, and you will be able to find the opponent's stinky basket.

However, if this is done, it is estimated that the referee will blow two technical fouls in a row and punish Li Liang.

……

At 7 p.m., at the Chesapeake Center, this battle between the Lakers and the Thunder is about to begin.

After the Spurs, Grizzlies, and Pacers, the Lakers are in another tough battle.

Oklahoma fans aren't the same as Houston's, with the Thunder being the darling, with spectators arriving early to cheer on their home team.

Although Oklahoma is a small city, small cities have difficulties in small cities, such as the difficulty of attracting big-name stars, the team's salary budget is insufficient, and so on.

But small cities are also good in small cities, that is, the fans are enthusiastic and the ball market is hot.

The Thunder are the only professional team in Oklahoma's Big Four leagues.

With the popularity of young stars like Durant and Westbrook, it's only natural that fans are enthusiastic.

For this kind of enthusiastic, hot, and crazy small city away, Li Liang wants to say, come a little more!

This kind of competition is the best time for him to collect rage points.

Tonight's national anthem was sung by a fat black singer in Oklahoma with a beard.

I don't know if his appearance will make Thunder fans miss it a little.

From beginning to end, Kobe Bryant had a serious face.

Before the start of the game, he walked up to the technical table and sprinkled some magnesium powder on his hands.

He's not like Garnett who likes to choke people with magnesium powder, and he's not like Jaime who has nothing to do.

Seven months ago, it was on this court that Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, but the team was eliminated.

Kobe Bryant has done his best, under the high-intensity defense of the Thunder and under the long arms of their forward players, he has hit the interior again and again, making difficult shots.

The team still inevitably lost, and it was a crisp defeat.

On the opposite side are three young people full of talent, and in front of them the once powerful Lakers, like an old zombie.

Two years ago, the season when the Lakers completed two consecutive championships, the Lakers and Kobe Bryant could still teach these stunned youths a lesson.

In just two years, it was the son who beat Lao Tzu, and the Lakers were pressed to the ground and rubbed.

Of course, Kobe Bryant couldn't swallow this breath.

The two sides take to the pitch and the game is about to begin.

The Lakers' starting point is a shot with four stars, and Li Liang stands on the court with a crossed waist, with a posture of "Lao Tzu is the core".

The Thunder's starters are the same as last season, with Perkins, Ibaka, Durant, Sefrosa, Westbrook.

It's just that the fat guy is gone from the bench and becomes Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb.

Li Liang glanced at the whole Thunder team, and said in his heart that they all looked like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, a contract foreman, a poker-faced thug, and an African dancer.

It's also that Sefrosa looks more thoughtful, if you rely on your appearance, Lao Tzu will beat you alone, and you don't need Kobe to show your face.

Opening scene Ibaka and Howard jump ball.

Monsters used to be the ones who could kiss the basket, but Ibaka was just as good at jumping, and he was younger.

The ball was first dialed by Ibaka, and the ball flew into Perkins' hands, and the Thunder had the ball.

The race is on.

It's really not the same as Houston's home stadium.

As soon as Westbrooks got the ball past halftime, the whole court shouted "OKC".

The sound is wave after wave, and it feels as if it is about to fight the last attack.

Serge Ibaka made a cover for Westbrook at the top of the arc, and Westbrook slotted in with his left hand straight down the middle!

Li Liang reacted quickly and immediately switched defenses closely, but Westbrook's explosiveness was really strong.

Howard came over to make up for it, and Westbrook made a grounded pass to Perkins, who was let go.

Perkins didn't catch the ball and was knocked out by Howard.

The ball goes out of bounds, the Thunder's possession.

It can be seen that the Lakers players are very focused tonight.

Against a normal team, these old guys might relax a bit.

A strong team like the Thunder, the biggest competitor in the West, will go all out from the first second.

The shouting of OKC at the scene still did not stop, and it looked like Thunder fans were going to shout for a night.

Compared with the compactness of the Lakers, the Thunder are a little loose.

Serving the sideline, Westbrook and Durant failed to catch the ball in two consecutive high covers.

Sefrosa threw the ball to Ibaka, who didn't catch it well and the ball went wide.

Can Li Liang, who is opposite Ibaka, let go of this opportunity?

He lunged forward and reached out to touch the ball.

Ibaka put his arm around Li Liang to protect the ball.

Li Liang turned his head and sprayed at the referee: "Foul, can't you see it?" Fouled! ”

The referee didn't blow the whistle, it was just the beginning, and it wasn't time for him to play.

Ibaka handed the ball to Westbrook and almost missed twice, leaving the Thunder with little time to attack.

Westbrooks catches the ball with less than 5 seconds left to attack.

Against Nash, he rushed forward with the ball and then pulled a three-point shot from outside the 3-point line on the left side!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, playing is fierce!

Although his shooting posture is stiff and disjointed, his hand feel is quite accurate.

He scored 43 points in Game 4 of this year's finals, relying on his consecutive zombie pull-up jumpers and almost single-handedly riding the Savior.

The ball hit the basket with a "swish", and the Thunder relied on their individual ability to score the first point when the two passes were unfavorable.

That's where the Thunder are so powerful, when the tactics don't work, they don't need the tactics, they just let the players play on their own.

From this point of view, the Lakers are actually not far behind, and we are seniors, okay.

Nash dribbled the ball past half court and handed the ball to Kobe Bryant first, and immediately two Thunder players came over and made a trap situation.

Kobe Bryant calmly distributed the ball to Howard in the high post to make a transition, and when Perkins left, Howard passed the ball back to Kobe.

Howard sank inside, and Li Liang was brought up to cover for Kobe Bryant at this time.

The Thunder's defensive reaction mechanism is very sensitive, and before they can start to block and dismantle, two people have already forced Kobe Bryant.

Nima, is this looking down on me?

Kobe Bryant and Li Liang made a fake cover, and Li Liang suddenly rolled over and cut into the basket.

Kobe Bryant threw the ball high, Li Liang did not dribble after receiving the ball, jumped directly, and picked up the basket with his right hand!

Perkins on the other side still wanted to come over to seal it, but it was too late.

Perkins didn't stand firm when he landed and almost fell on his heels, I, Li Liang, am so easy to cover?

The ball was discussed by the three of them before the game, knowing that the Thunder's defensive attention must be on Kobe Bryant and Howard.

So, he used Li Liang's point to open up the situation.

Some time ago, the teams came up with a way to find someone to make a match for Li Liang and stared at Li Liang.

When he's on the bench, it works.

The Lakers are on Li Liang, and I can also play a tactical point on my side.

But Gasol was injured and Li Liang played the starter, and the situation was different.

It is impossible for the Thunder to let Durant make a redemption, which is a waste of physical strength.

Ibaka is even worse, if he keeps staring at Li Liang, the inside line will be empty.

He and Perkins have a stake, a defense, and they have to go together.

So, this trick that Popovich came up with was cracked at once.

Hey, Mike Brown is really a wizard, he didn't do anything, he hurt a person, he broke a tactic.

Both sides scored their first attack.

Subsequently, Durant received the ball in the low post and hit Li Liang one-on-one.

The task of defending Durant tonight was undoubtedly placed on Li Liang, and Ci Shiping was asked to defend Ibaka.

The Thunder's two interior lines, one does not attack, and the other does not attack with the ball, so the defensive pressure is not so great.

The defensive focus is still on the outside.

Durant made a tentative move, and finally chose a Golden Rooster independent back.

Missed, Nash grabbed the rebound and launched a counterattack.

Li Liang immediately got down quickly and ran to the bottom left corner.

Nash passes the ball to Li Liang, who receives the ball and wants to throw.

Durant chased after him and flew up and jumped!

Teasing you, feints.

Durant flew straight off the baseline.

Li Liang adjusted the dribble and made a three-point shot in the bottom left corner!

Hit! Five points in a row in the opening game!

Li Liang made a three-point gesture towards Nash.

This is the way of playing in the Suns back then, with a V-shaped attack and a seven-second shot.

The Lakers started with a lot of energy, and both goals were scored by Li Liang.

Mike Brown sat firmly on the Diaoyutai off the court, but he was actually a little confused in his mind - was this how I set up the opening tactics? Doesn't think so...... No matter what, it's all scored, what's the matter.

The shouting of OKC at the scene finally stopped.

But the Thunder's counterattack came quickly, and it was Westbrook again.

After Severoza dribbled across half court, he made a cross cover with Westbrook.

Immediately passed the ball to Westbrook, this time he switched positions, 45 degrees outside the three-point line on the right side, caught and thrown!

Westbrook didn't hesitate, Nash couldn't do anything about him.

"Huh!" Return in!

In the opening game, the turtle made two three-pointers in a row, and obviously he was also excited and in shape tonight.

After that, Ci Shiping missed a three-point shot, and Ibaka also missed a mid-range jumper.

Howard got the rebound, and both sides played fast for the first three rounds.

Nash needs to take the ball a little steady...... I'm steady, I'm steady!

Howard blocked Westbrook with a block at the top of the arc, Perkins didn't defend it, and Nash had a chance at the top of the arc and shot it himself!

The three-point shot from the front, the farthest distance, but the most positive shot!

Also enter!

Nash hit a three-pointer and the Lakers were in excellent form from the outside tonight.

Mike Brown pushed his glasses, which is a credit to me for organizing shooting drills.

After the goal, Kobe Bryant and Nash high-fived, two old guys, playing against talented young people, finally a little bit of a long-lost sense of enthusiasm.

The Thunder counterattacked, and they ran a UCLA Cut tactic.

Durant pretended to cut into the air and took the Lakers defense inside, and Sefrosa ambushed in the bottom right corner.

As soon as the Lakers contracted, Ibaka made another block, and Sefrosa was empty.

Westbrook passes diagonally to Sefrosa, and the Swiss catches the ball with a three-point shot from the bottom corner, and it also hits!

Both sides started with a good offensive game, and they have already made five three-pointers.

At 8:9, the Thunder still led by 1 point.

At this time, Kobe Bryant finally couldn't help it.

Without any tactical coordination, he received the ball outside the three-point line on the left side, and against Sefrosha, he tentatively stepped with the ball.

There was little preparation for the move, and he made a three-point shot.

The ball stabs like a sword into the basket and hits!

An "oh~" sound can be heard throughout the arena.

The three Zhuge Liang on the outside, the three people with three three-pointers, and the young man on the opposite side were on the bar.

Mike Brown is still wondering, what tactics did I lay out? It's a good effect.