In an interview, when the reporter wanted Kobe to describe himself as an animal, Kobe Bryant said the answer: Black Mamba.

The Black Mamba is a highly venomous snake in Africa, fierce and aggressive, with a killer nature.

And now Kobe Bryant is a highly toxic black mamba in an attacking state.

Yao Ming constantly led the Rockets to attack on the inside, but Kobe Bryant was unstoppable on the offensive end.

The "Zone" in the anime still has physical limitations, but the real Kobe seems to be tireless.

At halftime, he alone had scored 30 points, and under his leadership, the Lakers also led the Rockets 67-52 at halftime.

Although it was Game 1 and it was at home, the Rockets were already in adversity after halftime.

This is the first time since entering the playoffs.

If you continue to play at this pace, the Rockets will definitely lose.

At halftime, Tang Tian watched his players in the locker room.

They gasped and were a little overwhelmed.

They played at their usual normal pace, but Kobe's strength made it impossible for them to even feel the loss of the game.

"Just give up?" Tang Tian glanced at his teammates.

No one spoke, and the locker room was silent.

"Kobe Bryant is a black mamba, fierce, aggressive, so you're scared?"

But still no one spoke, no one wanted to give up, but no one knew what to do.

Single-defense, packing, and even clinging to the limit of catching, everything they can have been done.

"But did you know that there is another creature in Africa that even the black mamba has to retreat from?"

The team members all looked up at Tang Tian at this time.

"Honey badgers, creatures that look so small that they may not even reach a person's knees, feed on poisonous snakes, and are not even afraid of leopards and lions, because of what? Because they are sure of victory?

No, many of them end up being killed by their opponents.

Because they're stupid?

No, in fact, they know how to use sticks as ladders and work with black bears, and they are one of the most intelligent creatures in Africa.

What's the reason for that?

Because they are fearless!

In their minds, there is only one thought, if you don't accept it, you do it! Even if you die in the end, you won't regret it at all!

Because that's how they survive!

The black mamba shows its sharp fangs and shows a cold light, which makes people timid, but can honey badgers be afraid?

No!

Are you scared?

Nor will it!

I need you, everyone, to be fearless, to pull those fangs out, can you do it?! ”

Tang Tian's voice grew from small to loud, and the blood of the team members was stirred up little by little, and by the time he said it to the end, everyone was already enthusiastic.

A little honey badger is still like this, what is there to be afraid of in this group of big men!

"Ron, you started in the second half, I don't want you to defend Kobe, I don't want you to beat him, but I want you to beat him, fearless, can you do it?"

"I'm the best at this!" Artest patted his chest hard.

"The others, Changxi, Yi, T-mac, I need you to wrap up at any time, Yao, guard the basket, the game has just begun, I need you to work together to tear the Black Mamba to shreds."

"Phew!" The team shouted.

Half-time returned, and players from both sides came on one after another.

The Rockets made a substitution, with Artest replacing Battier.

"I remember Kobe Bryant saying in the pre-game interview that he was stronger than last year, and now it seems that this sentence is modest." Barkley in the commentary seat said with his mouth wide open at this time.

"yes, I feel like he's in a completely different dimension than the other players, and the only other person who would give me that feeling is Michael Jordan, and I don't think it's weird if the Rockets lose tonight." Kenny Smith nodded.

"Aren't you talking nonsense, the Rockets are already 15 points behind, and they have made all the attempts, replacing Artest is the last resort, but obviously, Battier can't prevent it, Artest's movement speed is not as good as him, this adjustment is just a comfort to himself."

"People always have something to look forward to." Smith said with a smile.

While the two were talking, Fisher had already held the ball through half the court, and then handed the ball to Bryant.

Kobe Bryant catches the ball and faces Artest.

Facing different defenders and using different defensive strategies, this is a top scorer's natural sense of smell.

Artest is much stronger than Battier, but much slower, and a head-on break is the most suitable option.

Dribbling, crotch, cross-step.

Bryant's sense of rhythm is still perfect, and the explosion in the first half is not accidental, but he has reached this strength.

Artest didn't retreat, he opened his arms and went straight up.

Although he might be shaken, he didn't back down.

Bryant shifted to the left, and he was so fast that he passed Artest in one step.

But at this moment, Yi Jianlian from the inside line rushed out and blocked his way.

At the same time, Artest also quickly returned to the defense.

It's a bag clip!

Bryant reacted quickly and passed the ball to Pau Gasol on the inside for the first time.

Big Gasol wanted to make a mid-range jumper after receiving the ball, but Yao Ming predicted it in advance and had already turned and saved.

He was about to pass the ball to Bynum, but Yi Jianlian had already withdrawn to the inside and opened his arms to interfere with his passing route.

Without half a second of hesitation, the Rockets' defensive rotation was seamless!

The Lakers' offense stalled.

Gasol turned his back and tried to get the ball back to Kobe.

But at this time, Artest opened his teeth and claws, and Kobe Bryant was entangled and bitten together without the ball, and Kobe couldn't get rid of it.

There was not much time to attack, and Pau Gasol chose to turn and lean back.

Yao Ming's tall figure pressed up.

"Bang!"

Pau Gasol's shot is wide.

The Lakers' offense was in vain!

The scene followed, and there was a burst of cheers.

Team Rocket, it's down!

And what's even more exciting than defending a shot is the fighting spirit of the Rockets.

They weren't frustrated by being 15 points down at half-time and could even feel that they were fighting harder than ever.

Fearless!

The Rockets' offense, Maddy and Yi Jianlian blocked and dismantled, and received Yao Ming's pass.

"Bang!"

The ball was a little shorter and went out of the basket.

Bynum turned around to collect the defense, but at this moment, Yao Ming was a pillar of optimism, picked melons above his head, grabbed the rebound in the front court, and turned to play the board.

"Bang!"

The ball bounces into the net.

The Lakers serve the baseline ball.

The Rockets directly changed the full-court press at this time.

Fisher was pestered by Billups and didn't have a chance to catch the ball, and Bryant ran over.

Ariza saw the opportunity to pass the ball.

"Smack!"

At that moment, Artest pounced on the ball, then landed and hugged it.

Kobe reacted quickly and followed to the ground to grab it.

In the scramble, Bryant touched the ball out of the bottom line.

Ball possession of the Rockets!

Artest was pulled up from the ground by his teammates and yelled excitedly.

The cheers at the scene shook the sky.

In the face of adversity, Team Rocket began to explode!