The Thunder team's pre-game preparations were sufficient, whether it was tactical response or strategy, but even Tang Tian didn't expect that Kobe would play so explosively, or that this should not be the performance that the 35-year-old Kobe should have at all.

He paused several times to adjust, and the Thunder team played to the effect and approached the point difference, but every time he was about to overtake, Kobe Bryant threw two fairy balls into it, and forced the point difference to open up again.

It's like a person is about to surface, and then forcibly pressed down again.

And Kobe's tenacity really explains what it means to be a mamba bone, he maintained the efficiency of the whole game, and only rested for 2 minutes.

In the end, Kobe Bryant set a new NBA playoff scoring record for a 34-year-old player, shooting 17-of-32 from the field, scoring 43 points and 5 assists, helping the Lakers narrowly defeat the Thunder 101-96 on the road and win the first game of the series.

"His performance was phenomenal and he showed us all his hunger to win." When talking about Kobe's performance after the game, Tang Tian did not hesitate to praise him.

It's true, not to mention the scoring ability or anything, this physical strength and endurance are not comparable to ordinary players.

'But it's just one game, so we won't panic and we'll be in shape for the next game.' After complimenting, Tang Tian still said in a calm tone.

In another room, reporters flocked to the room, all of whom were shocked by Bryant's performance tonight.

"An incredible game, Kobe, you scored 43 points, it was a fantastic show, how did you do that?" ESPN's reporters couldn't hold back their excitement.

"43 isn't a lot, right?" Bryant said with a smile.

There was a burst of laughter from the reporters below, but no one thought there was anything wrong with this sentence, 43 points is a high score, but it is really not much for Kobe.

'I just put all my energy into the game, I believe in myself and my team, and the end result proves that our hard work is worth it and can be translated into success.' After laughing, Kobe Bryant said seriously.

"Will you stay focused in the next game? Or do you think you can still score so much? The reporter asked.

"Of course, why not?"

"I'm not even tired at all." After Kobe Bryant finished speaking, he added with a smile.

The Lakers won the first game of the series, and the entire league was shaken.

It was the eighth win in the West against the first in the West, and it was in the first game, which meant that the Lakers had the home-court advantage from the Thunder!

The media coverage after the game was overwhelming, and the major commentators also collectively discussed it.

On TNT's latest show, this is simply their best fodder.

Barkley, Smith, and O'Neal have already begun to discuss it with impatience.

"Man, this is the eighth vs. first victory in the West, and we won't forget that the Memphis just completed the Black Eight Miracle two years ago, and now we have to do it all over again?" Barkley opened with a pitched pitch.

"Is Black Eight so worthless now?" Smith also said with a smile.

"Kobe, Kobe, we all know that Kobe is a great player, he is now more mature than before, and his mental quality is stronger." O'Neal and Bryant have long since reconciled, and now their relationship is even closer than expected.

"But honestly, I think the Thunder will respond quickly in the next game, after all, they are the first in the West, and they have three MVP-caliber players, and Don, I really can't imagine them losing the series." Smith spoke at this point.

"Stop, Kenny, stop! That's what you said two years ago at this time, how do you put it, they've got Tim Duncan, they've got Parker and Ginobili, they've got Popovich, how could they possibly lose the series? Barkley mimicked Smith's way of speaking.

"Don't do that!" Smith shook his head at Barkley's words.

"To be honest, although Kobe Bryant is less likely to play this kind of performance in the next game, I think the Lakers still have a big chance, the Thunder roster is still too young, they rely on that momentum when they play, if the Lakers do a better job of defense in the later games, I think they will drag the game into a tug-of-war, and then experience will determine the direction of the series." O'Neill showed his professional side at this time.

"Shaq's analysis makes a lot of sense, and the Grizzlies did the same two years ago, they pulled the Spurs into the interior struggle, brought their own rhythm, and then bit by bit they wore down the Spurs and finally won the game." Smith chimed in.

"yes, guys, that's why the Lakers are the last team they want to face in the top half, they're really not that easy opponents to deal with, and I think if this game continues, we really have a chance to see the Black Eight again." Barkley concluded by saying.

Both Smith and Barkley nodded in agreement.

TNT's program has received a lot of responses from fans, and the analysis of the big three of the program group this time is still very reasonable.

Although the Thunder team is strong, if they can't do it all at once, the probability of being blacked out is really not small, and they have now lost their home-court advantage, if they lose the next game, then the black-eight is really close at hand.

The pressure and public opinion from the outside world were like dark clouds, gathering over the city after the first game, lingering.

However, Tang Tian behaved very calmly, and still organized the team for daily training as before.

Before the start of training, he also held a meeting with the coaching staff as usual.

"Are we going to put Harden in the starting lineup?" Wharton spoke.

"I think we can try, our problem now is that we can't get up to speed, with Harden here, we will play more offensively, play offense instead of defense, and bring the Lakers into our rhythm." Stevens agrees.

"No, we're going to think about defense." Tang Tian shook his head.

"We have to consider the mood changes of the players, and the offense is giving both sides a chance, and in comparison, if we choke Kobe, the Lakers don't have much offensive ability." Tang Tian continued.

"But we tried to pinch in the last game, and Kobe Bryant has a lot of experience, and he plays the ball very quickly." Wharton took over, he and Kobe Bryant were teammates, and they knew Kobe's personal ability very well, although sometimes the offense was paranoid, but he really wanted to pass the ball, which was not bad at all.

"Yes, we tried, but we did it wrong in the last game, and if we had to let go of one person to wrap up, the one who was sent off should never be Pau Gasol, but Ron Artest." Tang Tian continued.