Chapter 604: Turning the Tide of the War!
In this game, James found Wharton before the game, mainly talking about the last game, he wanted to play the full four quarters.
At first, Wharton refused, but eventually agreed.
One of the problems the Lakers face now is that they are not completely sure of winning against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The previous game was tied 3:3 because the Lakers couldn't win this opponent right away.
The main reason is that when James played in the third quarter or the second quarter, the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Philadelphia 76ers in scoring.
Coach Lu said "pass the ball to James" at every turn, which is not completely unreasonable.
With LeBron on the court, and without him, the game is completely different.
Wharton's insomnia during this period was much worse, and Li Feng, a player, was really scary in the game.
In the past few seasons, the coaches of other teams, just watching Li Feng's games, feel that this player is not easy to mess with.
And Wharton is the one who has personally walked through two full seasons with Li Feng as his assistant coach for the Warriors and head coach of the Lakers.
It can be said that I know Li Feng quite well, when Li Feng was still a rookie, was the Milwaukee Bucks weak?
At that time, the Bucks were also at the bottom of the league, but in the end they won the championship!
What's more, the current Li Feng is no longer what it used to be!
19:17 in the first quarter! Both teams have fought hard for defense!
In the second quarter of the game, LeBron was temporarily put down by Wharton for 2 minutes, and then continued to play, Li Feng played more than 3 minutes in the second quarter of the game, and the rest ended until the end of the first half.
50:41! The sky above Staples Arena resounded with the fierce cheers of the fans!
The Lakers are finding their groove on the court, and now they're going to take down the Philadelphia 76ers in one go.
Lakers fans also seem to see that LeBron, who has only rested for 2 minutes so far, seems to be going to play to the end in the next game!
If that's the case, then in the last game of the season today, the Lakers will be really stable!
The two teams had the same halftime break, and the players went back to relax, some sleeping, some playing games, and some listening to music.
When the break came back, the managers of both teams sat on the bench and watched their players come back.
In the third quarter, the Lakers' lineup was Zubac, Randle, James, Fultz and Pope!
The Philadelphia 76ers are Embiid, Saric on the other side of the list, Booker, Li Feng and McConnell!
It can be said that the third quarter of the game will basically determine which side will win tonight's game.
Whether the Lakers can win steadily will be more obvious.
That is, to open the score distance again, or to maintain such a point difference, the basic problem is not big.
At this time, the camera shows the Lakers bench, Thomas Jr. is sitting on the bench, next to Coach Wharton.
Thomas was also a little excited today, because he didn't win a championship in his years with the Boston Celtics.
But this season is different!
It's likely that the team will get a championship ring straight away!
It's something that a lot of players dream of!
And the Lakers management is still more important to Thomas Jr. in terms of player evaluation this season.
Walton also mentioned this to Thomas, and if the Lakers win the championship, Thomas is likely to stay with the team next season!
Then follow LeBron to win the Lakers' third consecutive championship!
Pope came to the front court with the ball at this time, James got his pass, and in the third quarter, the little emperor planned to pass more balls, so as to save some physical strength.
It didn't take long for Zubac to score after receiving a pass from LeBron!
The offensive and defensive conversion speed on the Philadelphia 76ers' side is up immediately!
After McConnell got Saric's serve, he was cut off directly!
LeBron got up straight after cutting off his ball, and scored with a tomahawk slam dunk!!
The fans at the scene immediately boiled! 54:41! James made the trademark downward press move.
The camera shows Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brown on the sidelines.
At this time, Brown looked at the game with a blank look in his eyes, and his emotions were somewhat up and down.
He wants to win, and he really wants the team to get this championship trophy!
But the Lakers' overwhelming momentum seems to make the Philadelphia 76ers ...... It really just collapsed.
It seems like an inevitable consequence. The Lakers are really fighting this time!
Then the 76ers didn't score on the offense, James didn't look back, and after receiving Randle's pass, he went to the front court and hit a three-point shot directly!
When Brown raised his arm to signal a timeout, he just found Li Feng looking at him.
Li Feng shook his head at his head coach, meaning not to call a timeout.
The nearest referee looked over and Brown put his hands in his pockets and told the referee that he didn't want the timeout.
57:41! Li Feng looked at the score on the spot, and his pressure was also a lot greater.
After receiving a pass from his teammate Booker, Li Feng slowly came to the frontcourt.
Fultz and Pope were going to defend Lee, but the ball was on to McConnell.
LeBron went over and slapped the ball hard with a bloody cap!
Li Feng directly picked up the basketball, got up and hit a long-range three-point shot to hit the basket!!
James: "Li Feng, I'll let you lose tonight!" ”
Li Feng's three-point shot just now angered the little emperor, LeBron directly held the ball to the frontcourt, and with Booker and Saric on his body, he dunked Embiid to score points!!
Li Feng did not spray each other with James.
He knows his team is at a disadvantage. The main thing to do now is to catch up with the score as quickly as possible.
Li Feng got the basketball again, and the Lakers fans on the scene couldn't sit still at this time!
Many stood up, and the "defense" on the scene became louder and louder!
It seems that the vast majority of people in this arena tonight want to rush to the court to stop the players of the Philadelphia 76ers on the floor.
LeBron directly asked Fultz to switch defenses with himself.
He used to play against Li Feng, facing the defense of the little emperor, and Li Feng finally passed the ball to McConnell.
Now the Lakers' defense almost pushes you down and gets the ball over half the court!
McConnell felt he didn't have much chance to score this time and just passed the ball out.
Li Feng jumped up immediately after receiving a pass from his teammates, and hit a three-point hollow hit when his posture in the air was seriously deformed!
59:47! The Philadelphia 76ers are starting to chase points!
The Lakers' side immediately became nervous at this time, and the other players on the Philadelphia side couldn't open the situation, and Li Feng is now starting to lead the team in person!
LeBron is really angry this time! In the finals, Li Feng wants to fight him?!
He was almost blocked by James to an eight-second violation, and Simmons was already warming up on the sidelines.
Kuzma doesn't know if he'll be able to come back, and Booker isn't going up to a big point.
Then Randle's shot didn't! Saric got the rebound and Brown was about to call a timeout.
Bring Simmons on the court to replace Booker. Lopes wanted to go up to the game, but Wharton refused outright.
At this point, Kuzma appeared from the hallway and returned with two staff members.
The players here in Philadelphia are in the spirit right away!
Brown: "Kuzma, don't talk yet, if he can play now, I'll listen to you." ”
Doctor: "We just had a third check-up and Kuzma is ready to play now"
Brown: "Okay, I see. Kuzma! Rest well! ”
Kuzma: "Oh! ”
Li Feng: "Now that James is eyeing me, our chance has come!" No matter how the other party fights, I have to crack the way! ”
The teammates on the field were very excited when they heard what Li Feng said! Li Feng immediately passed the half.
Then LeBron really ran over! Simmons got the basketball, went straight past Fultz and then got up and hit a three-point shot!!
Wharton's anxious expression appeared on the big screen at this time, competing with the champion Fultz, obviously Simmons, the champion of the previous year, was better in experience and state!
James got the basketball directly, and finally let Saric get 1 of 2 free throws after receiving a foul!
This time, LeBron did not directly hit the basket, and the Philadelphia 76ers also knew that the little emperor's physical fitness had begun to decline.
But at this time, the Lakers' side couldn't open the situation for a while, and they needed James to break through!
......
The third quarter is over, 75:70! The Lakers actually became the backward side at the end of the third quarter.
LeBron shook his head and walked back, he didn't expect today's game to be played like this.
But fortunately, he still had confidence at this time, and immediately took a white towel and draped it over his shoulders, and LeBron sat on the bench and began to rest.
Wharton mainly briefly talked to Thomas Jr. and Lopez about how to play the next game, and then immediately came to James and communicated with him briefly.
Brown: "It's the last quarter. In this section of the game, how to play and what is the final result.
The choice is yours. And no matter what turns out of the fight, I don't blame you. ”
After saying me, Brown pointed to Kuzma and asked him to play the rest of the game, and McConnell returned to the bench and sat down.
After a quarter of the game, McConnell was already sweating profusely at this time!
The lineup on the Lakers' side in the fourth quarter was Lopez, Randle, James, Pope and Thomas!
The Philadelphia 76ers are Embiid, Saric, Kuzma, Li Feng and Simmons.
At this time, among the players on both sides, James and Saric will be a little lacking in fitness.
But at this time they were two of the best players of the game.
The Lakers also have to rely on James to win, if he is off the court, the opponent will definitely be crazy during this time!
In the previous games, the Philadelphia 76ers took advantage of this and won 3 games against them until now!
The fans at the scene shouted wildly at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the game!
Now the Lakers are in danger! Thomas Jr. quietly went out to the frontcourt, and soon passed Li Feng directly, and missed his three-point shot, but Brooke got a rebound!
LeBron received his pass and then jumped to Kuzma for a 2-pointer!
The Lakers fans at the scene immediately cheered! 75:72!
The difference between the two teams at this time is not large, Simmons relied on his good breakthrough ability and rushed directly to the frontcourt, Li Feng was immediately restricted by Thomas Jr. after receiving his pass!
However, Simmons reacted relatively quickly and came over directly, Li Feng relied on Simmons as a cover, and immediately jumped up and hit a three-point shot!
LeBron asked Kuzma over, and the two immediately battled each other.
But in terms of confrontation, Kuzma obviously suffered, and soon James directly let his pants get a foul, and then hit all 3 free throws!
78:75! The players on the scene fought hard, and the fans in the audience became extremely crazy at this time!
They're basically thinking about when the Lakers are going to win the championship right now!
Iverson and Kobe Bryant, who were on the sidelines, seemed quite calm.
From time to time, there is a look of talking and laughing, which seems to be out of place with the crazy fans behind him.
Thomas: "Defensively, we have to keep up!" ”
James: "That's for sure! Randall!! Defend Embiid and Saric for me! Can't let them get even 1 point! ”
Randall: "I see!! ”
Then Li Feng crossed the half court and rushed towards Thomas Jr., but this time Thomas Jr. cut off Li Feng's ball!
Then he rushed directly to score a layup, but Li Feng slapped the basketball on the rebound!
Kuzma received a pass from Li Feng, and after Simmons got Kuzma's ball, he changed direction and accelerated directly past LeBron!
At this time, Simmons couldn't stop it, so he simply rushed in, and then fell out of the arena with López!
The referee awarded Simmons an offensive foul! The score is invalid!
Simmons was on fire right away! The three referees on the scene also walked in the direction of Simmons at this time.
Seeing this, Li Feng hugged Simmons, who eased his mood a little under Li Feng's persuasion.
Then LeBron passed half court and scored directly with one hand!
Li Feng dribbled the ball across the half court, and then let James, who came to make up for the defense, foul, and came to Li Feng next to the free throw line, and hit all 3 free throws!
LeBron felt like he was slumping in fitness at this point, but now the whole team needs him.
Shortly after the ball came to the front court, the basketball flew to Thomas Jr.
Under the bag of the Philadelphia 76ers, Thomas missed a three-point shot, and Kuzma ran to the front court immediately after getting the rebound.
Simmons jumped up to shoot after receiving his pass, and Randle picked up a foul at the same time.
Simmons made it 3+1 after scoring the ball!
85:77! Seeing that his team was already 8 points behind, Wharton immediately asked for a timeout!
At this time, the Philadelphia 76ers lineup reflects the characteristics of fast and stable movement, and the players on the floor are quick to score!
Saric was also very efficient and consistent today!
Wharton: "James, can you still hold it now?" ”
At this time, the head coach of the Lakers regretted a little, and he shouldn't have listened to James before the game and let him play for so long.
James: "Absolutely"
Wharton: "It's the last quarter, we can't afford it, and if the difference is too much, we won't be able to catch up.
Therefore, in the following games, I ask you to be sure to focus on breaking points!
Thomas attracts the attention of his opponents, and in terms of scoring, Brooke and James both go to score more points.
If the opponent defends too hard, distribute the ball to Pope......"
Unlike the Lakers' tense assignments, the Philadelphia 76ers rested the entire timeout.
Brown didn't say anything new about the game, as he said at the end of the third quarter, just sat there and looked at the game in a daze.
He's waiting for the start of the game and he's waiting for the end of the game.