Getting a high score of 40 points in the finals, in the entire history of the NBA, few people can do it, and even the current Kobe has not done it, but Sun Zhuo completed this achievement ahead of Kobe.

After this game, Sun Zhuo gained two more potential points, and Sun Zhuo still added all the potential points to the dunk.

Being able to change history and defeat the Pistons makes Sun Zhuo feel a sense of accomplishment, Larry Brown is not only his opponent in the finals now, but also his opponent in the Athens Olympics in two months, when he arrives in Athens, Sun Zhuo will not have such a strong opponent, Sun Zhuo must cherish the opportunity now.

After the game, the Lakers' locker room was full of jubilation.

"It was so enjoyable to win today! You didn't see Larry Brown's terrible face at the end of the game, haha, they thought their defense was the best in the league, but today we took more than 100 points on their turf! Sun, you are indispensable! O'Neill said excitedly, reaching out and patting today's hero Sun Zhuo.

Sun Zhuo scored 40 points, which can be said to have completely stolen the light that originally belonged to O'Neal and Kobe, but O'Neal didn't mind, at least it wasn't Kobe who stood up to save the team, and O'Neal didn't treat Sun Zhuo as a competitor of FMVP.

Kobe's jealousy was a little heavier, after the game, everyone was praising Sun Zhuo, plus Sun Zhuo and Mike Shinda's song was so popular, this game can be said to make the whole world remember Sun Zhuo's name, Kobe's edge was completely covered.

However, Kobe Bryant didn't think that Sun Zhuo had the intention of grabbing FMVP, after all, Sun Zhuo's data in the first two games were average, if Sun Zhuo really had this ambition, he would have exposed all his abilities in the first game of the finals, how could he be 20+ in the first two games.

Moreover, Kobe Bryant thinks that Sun Zhuo's outburst has a lot of luck in it, he grabbed too many rebounds and too many steals, so he got a lot of offensive opportunities.

In the next few games, the core of the Lakers is still Kobe and O'Neal, and Kobe and O'Neal both believe that Sun Zhuo's average data per game is unlikely to threaten the two of them.

Therefore, in the next two days, Sun Zhuo got along well with Kobe Bryant and O'Neal.

……

After losing Game 3, the Pistons were not in much better shape, and Larry Brown kept a straight face in the team's second day of practice, making the Pistons the best defensive team in the league, but this one, suffered a complete rout.

LARRY BROWN HAS A GOLDEN PHRASE CALLED "PLAY THE RIGHT WAY", DO THE RIGHT THING, JUST AS JODAN INSISTED ON "DO THE RIGHT THING IN THE RIGHT WAY", THEY HAVE A GREAT AND CONSTANT PHILOSOPHY.

But what is the right thing to do in today's situation?

Just when Larry Brown was extremely melancholy, a guest came to the arena, and his appearance caused all the Pistons players to stop their movements, and when they saw this man, they were just as respectful as they were to see their coach, if not more.

"Long time no see." Popovich suddenly appeared in the Pistons' training gym, smiling and walking towards Larry Brown, very respectful and humble, without showing the slightest Spurs championship coach.

"Oh, why are you here?" Larry Brown was also surprised to see Popovich and shook Popovich's hand.

"I'm here to learn from you." Popovich said modestly.

Larry Brown smiled, "Don't say that, you're already a successful coach." ”

The two chatted for a while, and Larry Brown and Popovich went to the office and chatted alone.

Larry Brown sighed: "As you predicted before, Sun, the rookie, is indeed a problem, if it weren't for his crazy performance in the third game, it would definitely be us who took the lead 2:1 now, and I was thinking about not letting the game go back to Staples." ”

Popovich also said with a serious face: "Is there any countermeasure now?" ”

Larry Brown said: "His three-point shooting rate in the bottom corner is terrible, but in other positions the three-point shooting rate is average, and even a little afraid to shoot, I will still let Hamilton or Prince defend him alone, not let him speed up, not let him threaten the basket, in the last game his 40 points actually did not score a few goals were strong, many of them were particularly good opportunities, the next game he will not be so lucky." ”

Popovich nodded: "I'm sure you'll do a good job defensively, but, offensively, Sun seems to have seen through your routine." ”

Larry Brown frowned: "It's really nerve-wracking that this guy dares to give up his position and go for a steal block, and he can guess it right every time, and our players don't notice it every time." ”

Popovich smiled and said: "Since he likes to take the initiative so much, to steal and block, then you should welcome him very much, don't forget, he is just a rookie, not accurate prediction, can win." ”

"What do you mean...... Causing him to foul? Larry Brown understood what Popovich meant, and instead of letting Sun Zhuo frighten them on the court, it was better to find a way to get Sun Zhuo off the court.

After all, Sun Zhuo played in the NBA in his first year, and although his scoring ability is already very good, he is still a rookie in terms of controlling turnovers and fouls.

Moreover, if the Pistons want to deliberately create Sun Zhuo's fouls, even if Sun Zhuo is a veteran for many years, he can't bear it.

Larry Brown said: "Hamilton can make 3-4 fouls per game, let him step up the offense, and then lure him a little bit more, it's not difficult for him to make six fouls, and, since he likes to predict so much, I can create some offensive traps for him, doesn't he like steals?" Then wait for him! ”

"I'd love to see your tactics now." Popovich smiled.

"You seem to be looking forward to us beating Sun, a rookie, as for you to attach so much importance to it? To be honest, his strength is nowhere near as good as Allen Iverson as a rookie. Larry Brown doesn't quite understand why Popovich is so concerned about Sun Zhuo.

"In the series against the Spurs, he didn't show his pace, and that, for me, is a shame," Popovich said. ”

Larry Brown nodded, finally understanding that the proud Popovich had been hit by Sun Zhuo's "hidden ability".

……

June 13, 2004, G4, Auburn Hills Palace Stadium.

This game will probably determine the direction of the series, once the Lakers win one more game, they will get the match point, and the Lakers who get the match point, plus the home court advantage in the last two games, can basically lock the win, so this game is crucial for the Lakers.

By the same token, the Pistons have to prevent the Lakers from getting a match point on the Pistons' home court, and they have to fight for a tie and then return to Los Angeles with a 3-2 lead, and even then, they may not be able to secure a victory, as the last two games are the Lakers' home court.

Before the game, Larry Brown told all the players that they must cherish the little home game they have left, and they will miss it all when the game moves to Los Angeles.

After the players on both sides entered, everyone still looked very serious, only Sun Zhuo looked relaxed, as if the outcome of this game did not matter to him.

"Do you want to continue to use the Tournament Repeat Challenge Card for this one? If you continue to use it, it doesn't matter if you win or lose in the next game. Sun Zhuo's calm and calm attitude is not at all like the first time to participate in the finals.

"This guy Sun, he doesn't seem to be nervous at all, does he think they can beat us this time? It's too wishful thinking! Rasheed Wallace glanced at Sun Zhuo on the other side, and he still remembered the last time Sun Zhuo made him commit six crimes.

"Rasheed Wallace still seems to hate me, well, go talk to him." Sun Zhuo also saw Rashid Wallace and walked in his direction.