Chapter 275: Mutual Slashing Tactics
"Turn on the pretend mode." When there was 1 minute left in this game, Meng Xu directly started his big move after receiving the baseline ball from Sean Elliott.
Just after Meng Xu forced the urge to take over the game just now, because the Lakers used a double bag clamp on Duncan who was in a no-ball state, the basketball never reached Duncan's hands, and the basketball was finally shot by the vacant Mario Elie after continuous transfers, but Mario Elie's mid-range shot failed to hit, and the Lakers were Robert Hawley, after a clean 3-point shot, the Spurs are now 4 points behind the Lakers.
"Spurs are in danger now." In just 2 minutes, the Spurs went from leading by 6 points to trailing the Lakers by 4 points, not only the fans at the scene, but even Michaels, the commentator of the game, was shocked by the Lakers' sudden wave of 3-point rain, and the Spurs failed to score in just two rounds, and the Lakers played a 10-2 small climax.
"Robert is such a big heart player, he was born for the playoffs, for this kind of big scene." After seeing the bench on the court, he hit 3 points in a row to help the Lakers overtake the score, but Robert Hawley, who was still calm and calm, also expressed his appreciation to Magic Johnson. Robert Hawley, who is just 30 years old this year, has been in the regular season since he left the Rockets and got a big contract with the Lakers, his data in the regular season has dropped sharply, and his young age gives people a feeling of eating and waiting for death, but at the critical moment of every key game, Robert Hawley is still unrelenting, and he is still the key Mr. who is extremely feared when he is in the Rockets.
Just when Magic Johnson and Michaels were still talking about Mr. Key Robert Hawley, Meng Xu advanced the ball through the half court at a very fast speed, because there was no timeout, Popovich and Steve Cole were standing on the sidelines, shouting at Meng Xu in the field almost at the same time.
"Meng, you're finished." When he saw that Meng Xu wanted to attack with the ball by himself, this time Kobe Bryant also strengthened his defense against Meng Xu, almost clinging to Meng Xu's body, and at the same time, Kobe also wanted to use some trash talk to distract Meng Xu.
After Meng Xu's eyebrows were raised slightly, he didn't pay attention to Kobe's provocation, but made a feint that wanted to break through to the right side, and then took the opportunity to lower the center of gravity of his body, and then changed direction to the left. The difference between the two teams was reduced to just one point.
"Meng Xu's 3 points are very beautiful, and he can combine breakthroughs, dribbling, and shooting, this series of actions is so perfect, only Meng Xu can do it in the active league." When Meng Xu hit the basketball, looking at Meng Xu's elegant movements and stretched figure, Michaels Meng Chui's true colors were undoubtedly revealed.
"It's very aesthetically pleasing, indeed." Johnson, the magician on the side, also nodded in agreement.
"Defend, defend, defendγγγγγγ" With 52 seconds left and the Spurs still trailing by 1 point, the Lakers' offense is undoubtedly very crucial, and the fans at the Alamo Sports Center are also chanting defensive slogans in unison.
The Lakers' offense this time is also very patient, in the case of O'Neal being caught without the ball, the basketball has been passing in an orderly manner, and when the Spurs' defensive focus is on O'Neal, Kobe and Robert Hawley, this game did not score 1 point Hores Grant, after receiving a pass from Ron Haber, hit a shot, and with 35 seconds left, the Lakers once again extended the lead to 3 points.
Meng Xu quickly rushed to the front court with the ball, Meng Xu dodged Kobe's defense, made a 3-point shot, and the ball went in. Just after the Lakers were only 5 seconds ahead, Meng Xu equalized again, for Meng Xu, he never pinned the hope of winning on the opponent, so when there were 35 seconds left in the time, through a quick attack, scoring a goal was Meng Xu's only choice, as for what to consume 24 seconds and then equalize, in anticipation of the opponent's mistakes, or to defend the last few seconds, this hope of winning is no longer a choice in his own hands, Meng Xu will never think about it.
After Meng Xu equalized again, Phil Jackson used the Lakers' last timeout of the game with 29.6 seconds left, and the two teams had the same score and each had an offensive opportunity, so this last tactical arrangement was particularly important.
"Meng, no matter whether the Lakers' offense can score this time or not, we still have one chance to attack, so this last shot is up to you." After arranging the team's defensive tactics, Popovich pulled Meng Xu to his side alone, at this time, Popovich also knew that unless he replaced Meng Xu now, Meng Xu would definitely choose to vote for this last attack, so it is useless to say more now, Popovich can only cheer Meng Xu a little.
"No problem, look at me." Meng Xu patted his chest and assured Popovich that Meng Xu was still afraid that Popovich would not be at ease, Meng Xu smiled and said: "Coach, you can prepare your speech at the press conference now, or go back to the locker room to take a shower first, and then come out and cheer for victory with us in 2 minutes." β
Popovich was obviously amused by Meng Xu as well, but Popovich didn't speak, but patted Meng Xu on the shoulder.
After the game restarted, Grant had just sent a throw-in in the midfield, and Kobe, who originally wanted to shoot quickly, heard the referee's whistle before he could jump up, and turned his head to look, only to see O'Neal standing in place with a forced face, and Meng Xu was already coiled on him. Originally, the Spurs expected that the Lakers would most likely use up the 24 seconds, and then leave the Spurs about 6 seconds to do so, but after the game restarted, it was not the case. In Phil Jackson's view, even if you leave the Spurs a second of time, it is not safe, so the Lakers' strategy is to finish an attack as quickly as possible after a pause, so that the Lakers will have a chance to shoot a killer shot, and even if this offense fails to score, the Lakers still have a chance to implement foul tactics, but if the Lakers really have 6 seconds left for the Spurs after they have used up 24 seconds, then the Spurs, who have the strongest ability to shoot key shots and kill Meng Xu, will happen to anything. And Meng Xu also fouled O'Neal immediately after seeing the Lakers' intentions.
"What is Meng Xu doing?" Steve Cole on the sidelines has not seen through the Lakers' intentions yet, so after Meng Xu fouled O'Neal, Steve Cole was also a little dissatisfied, or Steve Cole was already dissatisfied with Meng Xu, a thorn who disobeyed his discipline.
And Popovich obviously saw through Phil Jackson's plan, so although Meng Xu did not follow the defensive tactics arranged in advance, Popovich still did not have the slightest dissatisfaction at the moment, just frowned slightly, looked at Phil Jackson, who was still chewing gum in the distance, sitting there motionless, and at the same time complained in his heart, "This old boy is really difficult to deal with." β
"Hey, big guy, smile, don't you think your current posture is funny?" Just when O'Neal executed the free throw, Meng Xu stood on the edge of the paint area, the closest position to O'Neal, chattering and shouting at O'Neal, and at the same time, with Meng Xu, the earth-shattering boos resounded in the Alamo Stadium, and O'Neal's two free throws ended up with only one goal.
"Kobe, don't let that kid make a move." Just when Meng Xu was holding the ball through the middle circle and preparing to attack, Phil Jackson, who was sitting on the sidelines, suddenly rushed to the sidelines and shouted at Kobe Bryant, who was defending Meng Xu, and as soon as Phil Jackson's words fell, Kobe immediately fouled Meng Xu.
"I'll go, this KFC." After being fouled by Kobe, Meng Xu is now looking at Phil Jackson on the sidelines, and he is also very unhappy, does this guy know that I have opened up? I'd rather let me make two free throws than let me shoot.
"In this game, whether it is the Lakers or the Spurs, I think their tactics are so weird, obviously they don't need to foul, but they have started to use foul tactics." Looking at the game that was normal just now, it began to get out of control after a timeout, and Michaels is also confused now.
'These two teams, and the two managers on the sidelines, are the best in the league, so it's normal for anything to happen in their games. Magic Johnson's words at the moment, as if he were answering Michaels, and like talking to himself, Michael can't see through the reason, Magic Johnson can still see a clue, the Lakers also want to take the initiative in their own hands, but Meng Xu saw through, so Meng Xu stopped the Lakers' intention by sending O'Neal to the free throw line. Phil Jackson, on the other hand, was afraid that Meng Xu would pump the wind like he did in the regular season again, so he would rather give Meng Xu two free throws than let Meng Xu shoot another 3 points.
Just when Meng Xu executed the free throw, Popovich quietly called David Robinson to the sidelines, in Meng Xu's two free throws, the Lakers just sent the baseline ball, David Robinson immediately fouled O'Neal, in the last moments of the game, the Spurs and the Lakers once again staged a mutual cut tactic, and finally relied on Meng Xu's higher free throw shooting rate, the Spurs defeated the Lakers 108-104 at home, and won the first victory in the Western Conference finals.