The two sides played tepidly in the second quarter, and Kobe Bryant was in good shape today.

So the Lakers' offense is relatively simple, which is to let Kobe do attack.

Kobe Bryant learned the lesson of the last game, and he shot when it was time to shoot.

He didn't play much today, scoring 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 1-of-2 three-pointers, and 4-of-4 free throws in the first half.

Li Liang stayed on the court, contributing a 3-pointer, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds.

There is no doubt that Mike Brown forgot Li Liang on the court again and had no intention of replacing him at all.

Brown simply rotated Gasol, Howard and Ci Shiping.

When Gasol and Howard were on the court, Li Liang played small forward.

When Ci Shiping paired another inside line, Li Liang played as a power forward.

This made Li Liang want to scold his mother.

You let me defend the outside line, I have a hand, you let me top the inside line?

Griffin: Can I withstand it?

Li Liang's [basic defensive ability on the inside] is only 20 points, and the [top defense on the inside] has risen from 20 points to 25 points after strengthening his physical fitness.

These points are simply not enough.

But after resisting for a while, Li Liang really withstood it.

Without him, because Griffin's back play can't work, and now the back singles of NBA interior players are useless!

As far as Li Liang's interior defensive ability is concerned, in the 80s, you will be beaten by small forwards like Aguirre, Worthy, and Dantley, so that your mother doesn't know you.

In the 90s, you have to be staggered by forwards like Mason, Oakley, and Larry Johnson.

Put it now?

Blake Griffin has a griffin-like body, but the low-post technique is not very visible.

Not to mention Little Jordan, he can't do anything, he just grabbed a few frontcourt rebounds, and Li Liang really couldn't stand it.

There was no way, Li Liang could only foul him and send him to the free throw line.

In the first half, Li Liang was fouled three times, but the Lakers overtook the score and led by two points at 54:52.

Because Little Jordan twice attacked the frontcourt board that was bound to enter, he was hugged down by Li Liang.

If you miss a single shot from the free throw line, if you hit both, the Clippers will take the lead.

After halftime, in the crucial third quarter, Paul began to push hard.

He scored just four points in the first half and scored back-to-back points at the start of the second half.

Blake's defense was really "I tried my best and I really couldn't keep up." ”

Paul, who suffered a major knee injury, showed his versatile attacking skills.

After a succession of interspersed moves, a precise mid-range hand will make all your defensive set-ups go to naught.

If you want to flank?

Sorry, the assist adds one.

Paul scored six points in a row, plus an assist, to help the Clippers play a 9-2 mini-climax and overtake the score.

Mike Brown immediately called a timeout.

The Lakers' defense is really unwatchable.

The point guard position is too flawed.

But for the time being, Kobe Bryant can't be allowed to play against Paul.

Bryant had to put more energy into the offense.

Moreover, in the second half, Kobe Bryant's hand fell back and began to gradually become the familiar Kobe.

Missed two consecutive outside jumpers.

Brown looked at the bench and said he couldn't help it, he was going to go to Bruce Lee.

Now Li Liang has become Mike Brown's aspirin.

If it doesn't work, go to Li Liang.

The score on the court was 56-61, and the Lakers went from leading by two points to trailing by five points.

Li Liang sighed, and at halftime, Mike Brown emphasized the defense, but it didn't work.

The Lakers' defense still has a lot of problems.

Although they won the first two games, they were all hard-won, and their offense was also piecemeal.

The Lakers still have a long way to go if they want to be a superpower team this season.

As soon as the timeout ended, Bryant finally passed the ball on the offensive end.

He's passing the ball again!

After Bryant hit the inside, he attracted two defenders and distributed the ball to Howard.

Howard scored a heavy dunk on the basket.

It was Howard's first dunk of the game.

He struggled a little bit today, and the fast pace of the Clippers made him uncomfortable.

No, he just scored, and the Clippers served quickly in the backcourt.

The Clippers have replaced Lamar Odom, the Lakers veteran.

He controlled the ball and advanced through the half, handing it over to Paul.

Then do the pick-and-roll with Paul.

Odom's form plummeted after he was traded to the Mavericks last season.

His lazy performance on the court hurt the Mavericks and was eventually bought out.

He's back in Los Angeles this season, and he's coming to the Clippers, where his dream began, and Hollywood is more suitable for him.

Li Liang was against Odom, of course he was not stunned in his heart.

Over the years, Odom has not made any qualitative leaps in technology.

And since last season, his form has really not been as good as before.

After Paul and Odom blocked, Li Liang chose to switch defenses, and he asked Blake to mark Odom.

This is the first head-to-head duel between Paul and Li Liang in this game!

Li Liang lowered his center of gravity and focused 100% of his attention, staring at Paul's steps.

He knows this is the best point guard in the league, and one who is not careful will be tricked.

Paul's eyes didn't look at Li Liang at all, but stared at the field to observe.

This is an essential quality of a good point guard.

Paul activated, and his right hand directly slammed Li Liang!

Li Liang's footsteps are fast, but he still can't keep up with Paul's footsteps!

This is Paul, after all.

Li Liang directly gave way to a position, otherwise he would block the foul.

Paul has already passed Li Liang, and in front of him is the three-second zone and the basket.

And Howard.

Howard is coming over to help defend it.

But the basket was empty.

As long as Paul passes the ball to the ground, Jordan Jr. is a violent dunk.

He's going to pass the ball.

However, a hand from behind hit!

"Smack!"

The hand hit the ball, rubbed Paul's hand, and directly knocked the ball away!

After Li Liang lost his position, he actually followed and stabbed the ball from behind!

But at this time, the referee blew the whistle and blew Li Liang's thug for a foul.

The audience sighed, then booed.

Li Liang immediately jumped violently, turned on the hair dryer and sprayed wildly at the referee!

"I'm on the ball! Hit on the ball! How do you foul! ”

Li Liang has already committed four fouls.

The referee tonight was Benny Adams, and when he saw Li Liang's outburst, he felt a sense of oppression in his heart.

For a moment, Adams didn't react, and was stunned.

At this time, assistant referee Kevin Callert stepped forward and advised Li Liang to calm down.

The power of the hair dryer is powerful, and now the NBA has zero tolerance, and when he yelled like this, the referee didn't even give T, which also shocked others.

Paul stepped forward and said, "Did he scold you so much that you wouldn't give T?" Umpire? Are you scared? ”

Li Liang said to Paul: "Don't get cheap and sell well, you know that I didn't hit your hand, I stole you, this is a good steal." If you know each other, just keep your mouth shut and go to the sideline ball, OK? ”

Paul glared at Li Liang with wide eyes, the corners of his mouth were just a sneer, and he didn't say anything more.

Kobe Bryant walked to the sideline and said to Paul, "Shut up, play, this guy is a special case, Rodman's kind." ”

Bryant mentioned Dennis Rodman.

Rodman is the kind of person who can always be forgiven even if he does something out of line.

Because everyone thinks that's how he should be.

It's like he, Kobe, should keep shooting.

Li Liang had four fouls on his back, and Brown wanted to replace him, but Li Liang said: "Don't let me go, don't!" I can fight a little longer. ”

Li Liang is angry, and he always thinks that he has not committed a foul.

Because when he was playing against Paul, Li Liang used [steal success rate improvement post (b)], which increased the steal success rate by 5% in 8 minutes.

Although the numbers are very insignificant, Li Liang was very focused on that goal, and he took the initiative to give way to Paul Tu, just to pull out his ball from behind.

Just a little bit.

Brown really didn't replace Li Liang.

Who else can you change if you change Li Liang? With Jamison or Ci Shiping?

The slow steps of the two men would have been killed by Paul.

Anyone can see that the beginning of the third quarter is the time when the two sides decide the trend of the game.

Li Liang continued to stay on the court and completed the Lakers' defense.

Griffin holds the ball and pushes inside and is pressed down by a big hat from Howard.

The Lakers fight back.

Li Liang chose to go fast, he received a long pass from Kobe Bryant and made a layup!

This is Li Liang's first fast-break score since entering the NBA.

He's still fast.

And after receiving the ball, go straight to the basket, without dribbling.

After the fast attack was successful, Li Liang did not return to the defense, and directly played one-on-one with Paul in the front court.

Lead the defense!

The audience stood up and applauded.

There is no doubt that this is a knight duel between Li Liang and Paul.

This is what NBA viewers love the most.

What's more, Li Liang is still a rookie, and he is really courageous.

But soon fans discovered that Li Liang had not only courage, but also skills.

His follow-up defense skills are very good, at least he will not be accelerated by Paul, and then chase frantically behind his ass, and finally ask his teammates to help defend.

Of course, it is impossible for Li Liang to break the ball from Paul's hand.

All he can do is put pressure on Paul to make his offensive playmaking less effortless.

The application of this pressure has an effect.

The Clippers' offensive efficiency began to decline, and Paul could no longer move around the Lakers.

At the same time, the Lakers have accelerated the pace of counterattacks and no longer blindly grind positions.

Bryant made two consecutive long passes to his teammates and counterattacked.

The score was approaching to 60:63.

The difference is only three points.

Li Liang is still the leader of the whole court to defend Paul.

Paul was annoyed by Li Liang's kraft candy for several rounds in a row.

He has seen a lot of such defenses, so he naturally has his own way of dealing with them.

After Paul dribbled past half court, he began to take the initiative to find physical contact with Li Liang.

At the same time, he kept making small movements in his hands, trying to make Li Liang's foul.

Li Liang fouled 5 times again.

Li Liang opened his arms and did not touch Paul's body, and used his body to keep contact with Paul.

Both were on the verge of fouling.

But Li Liang seized an opportunity.

Paul nudged Li Liang with his arm.

Li Liang fell backwards and sat on the ground with his ass!

"Beep!"

The referee's whistle blew and Paul was whistled for an offensive foul!

Paul frowned and muttered a few words to the referee, then shook his head helplessly.

Damn, this kid is such a thief?

Was this his third NBA game?

Of course the answer is no, but you don't know.

Li Liang, who succeeded in making a foul, got up from the ground and roared angrily.

Stamps' Lakers fans applauded him and bargained for Paul, which was not easy.

Negro called a timeout, and Kobe Bryant stepped forward and touched Li Liang's shoulder, and said softly: "Well done, this guy is really annoying." ”

Li Liang showed a bright smile and thought to himself, it turned out that they were all superficial brothers.