26 in a row?

Do the Lakers want this win?

The answer is absolutely yes, this ball must be won.

No matter how you look at it and what you think about it, the Lakers have to complete a 26-game winning streak.

So do the Lakers have what it takes to beat the Timberwolves? Judging by the first half of the game, there was such a possibility. However, if the Lakers don't improve their performance, there is definitely a lot of risk in getting this victory.

However, for the members of the Lakers, they do not have any cowardice, let alone the psychology of losing.

Just like Chu Xuan's confidence, everyone believes that it is only a matter of time before they defeat the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves don't have the absolute strength to compete with the Lakers.

As for Adelman, the available people under his command are definitely not comparable to Chu Xuan.

Therefore, after arriving in the locker room, Adelman began to think carefully about the strategy for the next half of the game. It can be said that he is faced with an important choice, and the game has reached a turning point.

And if you choose to make a mistake, then this game, the Timberwolves' idea of giving the Lakers a head-on attack will come to naught.

According to Phil, Chu Xuan is not used to scoring with individual players, and he has always emphasized overall team attack. Just like Kobe, he has now begun to participate too much in organizing attacks, and only Chu Xuan can let him make this kind of transformation. Given their style of play, I should probably have started with Phil's tactics. ”

After calming down, Adelman regretted that he hadn't taken Phil Jackson's advice, which led to half-time deficit.

However, it is not too late, and the Timberwolves are now only 3 points behind. After thinking about it, Adelman decided to change the defense against the Lakers next.

And on the other side of the arena, in the Lakers' locker room.

A group of players gathered around Chu Xuan, their expressions at this time were not as relaxed as before, they were all listening carefully to the team's first assistant coach Phil Webber's analysis of the first half of the game, and then thinking about it separately.

Chu Xuan looked around and nodded silently in his heart. He's developing the tactical literacy of the Lakers players, and he's going to make these guys always think about the game, which is definitely a very good practice for the Lakers.

Especially for the likes of Knoll and Antetokounmpo, learning to think about the game and have tactical literacy will definitely be a great benefit to their careers.

Especially the serious and solemn appearance and reaction of the players at this time made Chu Xuan extremely recognized in his heart.

It seems that although everyone in the Lakers has the confidence to win, there is no one who is arrogant, complacent, or relaxed.

This is definitely a positive sign for today's game.

"Phil, I think we can try to shoot more in the corner, which is where their defense is weakest. Then it's about taking advantage of the transition gap in their defensive runs to make shots. I think these are two good ways to attack, and I hope you can think about it. ”

Webb kept talking, and when he stopped, Jeremy Lin, who had been silent and thinking, immediately spoke.

"Huh? Which link is the conversion? Phil Webb wasn't surprised by Lin's opening.

Jeremy Lin has this habit, and he has a nickname for "tactical experts" with the Lakers. This guy always likes to give advice to the coach, just like some diligent and inquisitive student always asks 100,000 whys.

After hearing this, Jeremy Lin took the tactics board from Webb's hand and began to imitate the Timberwolves' defensive movements, then pointed out the weaknesses in the defense, and constantly put forward suggestions for cracking this defense.

About three minutes later, Jeremy Lin convinced Phil Webb.

When Phil Webb handed over the decision to Chu Xuan, Chu Xuan's face was completely full of smiles, and Jeremy Lin's talent in tactical understanding has always been highly appreciated by Chu Xuan.

"That's it, but we'll have to prepare a backup plan number two." Chu Xuan groaned slightly and spoke.

"How?" Phil Webb asked.

"It's simple, when necessary, give the offense to Kobe Bryant, and he's going to be the game-finisher. You know, against the Timberwolves, a brutal offense is the best way to subdue them. ”

******

In the second half of the game, as soon as the two sides fought, Chu Xuan immediately noticed the difference in the situation.

The Timberwolves' defense has actually changed, and they are trying to defend the players who play a role in the Lakers' roster. Then there will be a certain amount of defensive pressure on some players who have the ability to attack independently. Of course, the main purpose of the Timberwolves' defense is obviously to disrupt the Lakers' group offense.

However, after Chu Xuan judged this situation, he did not immediately make changes.

Because, the situation on the field is still unclear, he needs to see the specific battle between the two sides before making plans.

After all, as the head coach, Chu Xuan still understands that blind change can sometimes mess up.

However, only 3 minutes later, Chu Xuan immediately called a timeout.

In the arena of the target center, the atmosphere was extremely hot, and the enthusiasm of the fans was ignited, and the Timberwolves played a wave of 10:3 offense, but led the Lakers by 4 points.

"Damn, I was overtaken by these guys."

After the game, Draymond Green was full of complaints, and the other players were also a little displeased.

Obviously, the guys were unhappy with the performance for those three minutes.

Chu Xuan's expression was calm, and he slowly spoke, "Draymond, this is not the time to complain. Moreover, we are not bad, it's just that their tactics restrained us. ”

Kobe Bryant and Nash both nodded when they heard this, as veterans, their tactical understanding is definitely very strong.

"Next, execute the second tactic. Then, I'll continue to think about other tactics in case I need them. Okay, stay confident, isn't this kind of heart-pounding game more fun? So, guys, you have to learn to fight hard, resist and go on the offensive with brutality. ”

******

On the field, Cory Brewer, who wears a hood, is extremely conspicuous, and this emaciated guy is stalking Kobe, and his flexibility and endurance cause Kobe Bryant a lot of problems.

However, for Kobe, he will not be under any pressure because of this. He's used to seeing too many defenders who are even more difficult to handle than Brewer, and he's used to seeing countless ups and downs. And how can he be deterred by Brewer's defense?

Thinking back to Chu Xuan's arrangement, Kobe Bryant had one word left in his heart, that is, do it!

And, brutally!

Hehe, then let's have a brutal wave. Kobe Bryant sneered in his heart, and the eyes that looked at Brewer at this time were also cold, and it was indeed time for him to behave.

As Chu Xuan said, he wants to be a terminator! It's a role he's used to.

"Kobe, come on. Look at how I steal your ball, I can easily get you. ”

Brewer's legs are spread out, he bows slightly, and his two long arms are like the tentacles of an octopus, as if he will hunt the prey in front of him at any time.

However, after hearing Brewer's words, Bryant responded to him with a cold smile.

Yes, it's a smile, but it's a cold and weird smile.

"Really?"

Kobe's muttered words didn't fall, and his steps had moved.

Brewer's nerves tensed all over his body, and his challenge came.

The basketball flashed in front of his eyes, and before Brewer could reach out, he felt a hard back hold against his chest.

Back! Step-back jumpers?

This thought suddenly popped into Brewer's mind, this is Kobe's best and most accustomed signature offensive method, and it is also the most difficult offensive method in the league to defend.

Sure enough, Kobe Bryant did want to come back and hit a jump shot.

Brewer did guess, but he didn't catch it.

Under the gorgeous footwork and dashing turn, Kobe Bryant's signature jump shot, the basketball drilled into the basket under Brewer's defense.

"Corey, are you sure?" Kobe Bryant whispered.

When Brewer heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, I'm sure? What do you mean.

However, Bryant did not give Brewer any chance to answer.

The Timberwolves attacked, Rubio broke through and was rewarded with a block by Whiteside, and then Antetokounmpo got the rebound, the Lakers organized the offense, and the basketball was rotated and fell into the hands of Kobe Bryant, who asked for the ball in the high post.

Seeing Kobe Bryant running close to the three-point line to ask for the ball, and still playing with his back to the ball, Brewer suddenly became nervous.

Obviously, Kobe's desire to attack has come up, and the pressure on him will undoubtedly increase a lot.

The Timberwolves' defense did not expand outward, and after Kobe Bryant got the ball, he directly singled Brewer with his back, and the situation was the same as the previous round, with Bryant hitting a large two-point shot.

scored two goals in a row, Brewer's face suddenly became ugly, and the reaction of the fans in the target center arena was also quite strong.

"Are you sure?" Bryant asked again.

When Brewer heard this, his mind was immediately full of confusion, am I sure again? What the hell does this mean?

"Do you feel like your head isn't enough? Hehe, I'll tell you the answer in the next ball. Without waiting for Brewer to speak, Bryant smiled again and ran away.

Under Kobe's slightly tall remarks, Brewer felt that he really didn't have enough IQ.

A round later, Bryant hit Brewer again, and this time, Brewer's defense was significantly better than before. However, the effect was still not good, and Bryant scored another jumper.

After scoring three goals in a row, Ko Rutong threw a bomb at the target center, and the stadium suddenly boiled.

The fans booed Bryant to create pressure.

"Are you sure you can stop me?" Kobe's eyes are like the eyes of a black mamba viper, which is breathtaking.

Hearing this, Brewer's mouth moved, but he was stunned and couldn't say anything.

Say to prevent it? How could he have spoken, could it be that he had prevented it like this?

"Hehe, the next time you speak, it's better to use your brain first. Sometimes it's a joke if you talk too much. Kobe Bryant looked grim.

Brewer was stunned by what he said until Adelman called his name. (To be continued.) )