Chapter Twenty-Six: The Dragon Fights
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The three-pointer who shot against the two was just the prelude to the second quarter!
In the next two rounds, Yang Yili scored five more points on a burst shot, while the Lakers only scored two points in three rounds. The Hornets relied on Young's eight points in three rounds to set the score at 40:34, leading the Lakers by six points.
It was the first time the Hornets had taken a consistent lead since the opening of the game. But after just three rounds and less than two minutes, D'Antoni couldn't hold on. Steve and Antoine did not play a role in restraining Yang Yi at all, but let the fat man act recklessly, which disappointed him greatly.
Kobe Bryant couldn't sit still off the court, although he felt that his body had not been fully rested, but Yang Yi's call for wind and rain on the court aroused his strong fighting spirit.
Beep!
Another timeout, Yang Yi stopped the game again. This time, Kobe Bryant went on personally.
In addition to Kobe, what should the other Lakers players do or what to do, Nash They are still resting off the court!
Kobe Bryant's purpose for playing is self-evident, it is aimed at fat people.
D'Antoni's tactics were not tightly executed, and the trap tactics were forced to be canceled, leaving Bryant alone against the fat man.
Soldier against soldier, general against general, a dragon battle is about to begin.
Yang Yi stood on the court and didn't move, but he felt Kobe's oncoming momentum. He knew he was about to get rid of the annoying double bag and replace it with a showdown with Kobe.
It's kind of interesting! David Stern sat in the box and watched the showdown that was about to break out between the two, thinking with great interest.
Kobe Bryant and Yang Yi are both the top scorers in the league at the moment, and a confrontation is sure to make people's blood pump.
Stern is not a simple fan, he is not a star chaser, the duel between Yang Yi and Kobe Bryant made him see not only the supergiant confrontation, but also the development order of the league, a kind of inheritance of the old and the new.
As a business league, the MBA needs not only ordinary players, but also superstars like Kobe Bryant who can support the league's portal, and they are indispensable key figures in the league's promotion of NBA culture to the world. Because of their existence, the alliance can survive for a long time.
Fortunately, the league is now in full swing. All kinds of stars are in a state of blowout, constantly breaking out. The 96 generation has not yet come to an end, and the 03 generation is still the mainstay of the league, but the rookies behind it are constantly spewing out amazing combat effectiveness. It's a good thing for both the players and the league, and it's a win-win situation for both sides.
When Stern was thinking, the game on the court did not pause because of his thinking, and the duel between Yang Yi and Kobe Bryant slowly unfolded.
Yang Yi did not give in and went directly to Kobe. On the court, only he and Kobe Bryant are equal, and no other players can do it.
Kobe Bryant dribbled the ball rhythmically, and he thought about how to deal with the fat man as he dribbled. Obviously, a back-to-back hit is not a no-go. Yang Yi's tonnage is there, and there is no difference between backhitting him and backhitting his original partner Ao Fat.
What's more, the fat man's extra-long arm span makes it a lot more difficult for Kobe Bryant to hit his back. It's one thing to be able to move the fat man with his back, and it's another thing to be covered with a backbeat.
While thinking about it, Kobe Bryant soon discovered a flaw in the Hornets lineup. Dealing with Yang Yi does not mean that he must directly use his body against Yang Yi, on the court, using all available means to score is the quality that a super scorer should have.
Taking advantage of Blake's pick-and-roll, Bryant quickly dribbled through from Young's right side. Miller came over to make up for the defense, but was shaken away by Kobe Bryant's feint.
There is not a single defender within a two-step radius, and if Kobe Bryant makes a jumper at this time, it will not be a problem to score two points safely.
But he didn't, and while he got two points quickly, he just got two points. He must use this ball to boost the morale of his players and let his teammates know that the Lakers' boss is here, and they don't have to be afraid of Yang Yi's strong scoring ability!
Without hesitation, Kobe Bryant quickly dribbled two steps forward, instantly rose to the ground, and rushed to the basket with the ball in one hand.
Backup center Lance Thomas saw Kobe Bryant's direct dunk, and he flew up from the left side, ready to press down Kobe's inevitable dunk.
Thomas' idea is great, but who is Kobe? For so many years, this situation has not been encountered a hundred times but eighty times, and it is extremely experienced in dealing with it.
At the moment when Thomas pressed up, Kobe Bryant saw the opportunity, pressed Thomas's shoulder with his left hand, and his body isolated him from the possibility of blocking himself, and poured the ball into the basket fiercely.
Beep!
The referee's whistle is blowing!
Shooting foul, one free throw.
Poor Thomas, who originally wanted to give Kobe a pegboard hat, didn't expect to pay a foul and let Kobe Bryant hit three points successfully.
Swish!
With a knife in his hand, Kobe's textbook free throws can be called a model of free throws in the league, and the free throws hit steadily, adding three points to the Lakers with one offense, and the score was 40-37.
The sword is not old! The Black Mamba is indeed the superstar of the league, and his shot is extraordinary.
Yang Yi witnessed the process of Kobe Bryant's dunk of Thomas after being blocked by Blake, and admired the middle-aged Kobe's hard work.
Obviously, Bryant had the opportunity to shoot when unmarked, but instead of doing so, he chose to attack the basket and boost morale. This is what a team leader should do, and although Kobe Bryant has some shortcomings of one kind or another, his dedication to basketball and desire to win are beyond his reach.
Perhaps, I can learn something from him! The fat man bit his lip and thought to himself.
Since getting the system, his basketball path has been smooth sailing without too many setbacks. This is incomparable to Kobe, who has tasted all the ups and downs.
Yang Yi held the ball and advanced to the front court, and standing in front of him was Kobe, only Kobe. The rest of the Lakers' players are all in their own positions, clearly organized, stable and not chaotic.
This is the order of a regular game!
Yang Yi held the ball with his back to Kobe, and he clearly knew his strengths and weaknesses. Although his ball-control attribute reaches 81, it is too different from the league's top point guards who are integrated with the ball. He only needs to rely on his own tonnage to eat Kobe, which is his most advantageous advantage in Kobe.
"Haha, Kenny, The One and Kobe Bryant are facing each other for the first time in this game! It's exciting, it's a fight for the dragon! Kobe Bryant just hit a three-pointer through a pick-and-roll, and I know how The One will deal with Kobe. ”
"How to deal with it? Charles, you wouldn't want to say that The One is going to use your big ass against Kobe! Seeing Barkley's stunned face, Smith couldn't help but sarcastically.