As a shining jewel on the West Coast, the night view of Los Angeles is beautiful, and it can bring people an indescribably wonderful feeling, which makes people enjoy it.

The night breeze is cool, surging in the air, gently stirring the lights of Los Angeles.

The outline of the city is crystal clear, and on Figueroa Street, a building that has had a huge impact on Los Angeles and the whole of California, stands out as the Staples Center.

At this time, the arena seemed to be heated by high temperatures, and the hot vapor was steaming and erupting, mixing with the cool night breeze, bringing a different kind of allure.

Under the heat wave, bursts of cheers mixed with commentary want to attract people's attention in the nearby space.

This is the source of the whole world's heartbeat tonight, the seventh game of the Western Conference semifinals, the crucial and much-watched tie-break.

The enthusiasm of the fans shows that the game is still going on, and there are no longer a few people watching the game outside the arena, judging from the jerseys they are wearing, they are almost all Kobe Bryant or Lakers fans.

That's the home court, and it's where the Lakers' confidence and belief lie.

"Since the stadium was built in '99, there have been so many successful seasons here, and there have been historical superstars like OK, and that's what the arena is all about.

The Lakers have been through too many tough games but have been successful in the end, and that's what inspires the players who come after them. Obviously, as long as you play in this arena, it means that the Lakers have the biggest advantage. ”

At this time, the game has reached the last quarter.

Less and less time means that the game is slowly coming to an end, and at the same time, the series that can only be described as spectacular is coming to an end.

The dedication and concentration of both sides to the game are getting bigger and bigger, and the game has once again reached a new level on the basis of excitement/intensity, and has entered the biggest climax.

With 8:11 left on the clock, the score was 76:73, and the Lakers led by three points.

The coaching staff and players on both sides all had serious expressions, and no one was relaxed.

Whenever the opponent has the ball, they will hold their breath and be nervous about whether the opponent will score.

Obviously, the game has reached this point, and no one knows what will happen and what the outcome will be.

The game is extremely intense, and the pressure on the players is naturally doubled, which is not a small test. Of course, for Brooks and Chu Xuan, it was also a time to test them.

"Bryant, you need to go inside, that's going to give you a chance to make a foul."

Chu Xuan beckoned to Kobe, the situation on the court was a little bad, the Lakers had not been able to score in three consecutive rounds, and in these three rounds, the Lakers' offense was all shooting.

Obviously, the Thunder have understood the Lakers' intentions from the third quarter of the game, and have begun to guard the outside line and put defensive pressure on the Lakers players' shots.

The Thunder's defense is really good, and in the playoffs this season, their defensive efficiency has been very high. Therefore, when the Thunder wants to defend, the effect is undoubtedly very good, and it can cause very big trouble to the Lakers.

Therefore, when the outside offense is blocked, Chu Xuan's plan is to let Kobe Bryant play, use his skills to break through inside, and resolve the dilemma. Of course, the reason why Kobe Bryant was chosen instead of the inside line is entirely because of the game now.

You know, the game has entered the final minutes of the game, and the last minutes of the entire series.

At times like these, the psychological pressure on players is undoubtedly enormous, and this is the time to test the performance of the stars. And the Lakers, the veteran is undoubtedly the best choice.

Kobe got up from the bench and got up to communicate with Chu Xuan.

"It's a good idea to push inside, but I need big guys who can open up space and I want Steve to be on the outside."

Nash? The former two-time MVP, although he is 40 years old, at a critical moment, he is of course Chu Xuan's best choice.

Chu Xuan nodded: "Of course there is no problem, in the last few minutes, Paul and Steve will stay on the court." ”

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Fans can't help but find that when the two sides are deadlocked, it seems that the Lakers' side is asking for a timeout.

Last time, Chu Xuan took the initiative to ask for a timeout, changed to a lineup of 1 inside and 4 outside, and won the advantage in a strange way.

And this time, when he took the initiative to change again, the hearts of the fans on the scene were much less questioning, and more began to be convinced.

You must know that the Lakers can play a tie-break, and the player's play is one thing, but the coach Chu Xuan's unruly coaching is also a very important factor.

Obviously, every change of the coach has their intentions.

And as a fan, you should enjoy the excitement of the game and then expect the team they support to win.

After the timeout, the Lakers' lineup changed to Gasol, Nash, Kobe Bryant, and then Jeremy Lin and Noll.

Chu Xuan let Jeremy Lin and Knoll be present, mainly because Jeremy Lin is good at breaking through and his style of play is relatively selfless. As for using Noll instead of Whiteside, it is because Noll has better basket protection than Whiteside.

On the first offense after the timeout, Bryant held the ball and attacked inside, and with the help of excellent technology, he made a foul on Lamb and scored 2 points for the Lakers through free throws.

Kobe's toughness shows his hunger for victory, he needs to win, and he wants to go far this year.

And as an opponent, the Thunder team is certainly not to be outdone.

Durant appeared calm, he received a breakaway from Westbrook and hit a three-pointer to color.

The fact that each side scored an attack made people realize how terrible the superstars are under pressure, and it is clear that they are all trustworthy.

Under pressure, the success rate of both sides is not low, and every goal is extremely exciting.

Nash's presence on the floor did make a big difference, and his two shots after getting rid of the opponent were all hits, igniting the enthusiasm of the fans in the stadium.

And the Thunder's offense mainly revolves around Dewey's two young men.

Their style of play is very clear, that is, Westbrook breaks through more inside, allowing Durant to get more shooting opportunities.

That's where the Lakers' excellent rotation defense developed this season comes into play.

The Lakers players basically didn't lose their position, and Knoll's help defense played a big role, and his defense of Wei Shao was quite successful, allowing the Lakers to see an opportunity to increase the score.

Soon, after four or five rounds, the score of the two sides became 86:78, and the Lakers' lead reached 8 points.

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The Lakers' lead didn't last long.

Brooks immediately changed the lineup, and he let Durant play the No. 4 position, changing to play 1 inside and 4 outside, which achieved great results.

In just three minutes, the Thunder successfully launched a wave of 10:4 offensive to narrow the gap to 2 points.

Originally, Chu Xuan expected that the Lakers would be able to have another offensive climax and completely establish an advantage.

However, who would have thought that the Thunder would successfully counterattack, making the game suspenseful again.

"You're not going to have the last laugh."

Successfully forcing Chu Xuan to call a timeout, a cold smile couldn't help but appear on Brooks' face. With two players like Durant and Westbrook, he has a lot of confidence to win. And now that the score difference is only 2 points, it is really impossible to determine who will kill this deer.

The Staples Center was filled with tension, with many fans clasping their hands in front of their chests and praying.

The desire for a championship makes them hope that the Lakers can win, and as long as they can win and advance to the Western Conference Finals, then their goal is undoubtedly closer.

"Kobe, Kobe, Kobe!"

The scene chanted Kobe's name, and at this time, in the hearts of fans, Kobe Bryant was their greatest reliance and hope. Over the years, Kobe Bryant has rarely let them down, and this time they hope too.

The fiery sound wants to reverberate in the stadium and reach everyone's ears.

Kobe Bryant's face couldn't help but show unprecedented pressure. He wanted to win the fight, but he wasn't sure, because the opponent was really strong.

However, Kobe Bryant will not lose any self-confidence, he will fight until the last second, and he firmly believes that God will favor him and be on his side.

The player's demeanor was fully watched by Chu Xuan, obviously, everyone was under great pressure, and no one could remain calm.

However, at times like these, mindset is undoubtedly the most important.

"Don't think it's a tie-break, don't think it's the last moments of the game.

You just have to think about how to do your best to play the rest of the time.

This is the time to test the mentality, who can be relaxed, then the initiative will be held in the hands of whom.

So, all you need to do now is to take your heart easy. ”

Chu Xuan kept himself calm as much as possible, and used the most bland voice to do ideological work for the players.

Of course, the effect is certainly not too big, after all, in this kind of atmosphere, it is difficult for players to not be affected.

However, for Chu Xuan, it is necessary for him to do this, he wants to make the players feel dependent.

"You see, we are surrounded by our people, and this is our territory. Opponents want to take away the victory on our turf? Absolutely wishful thinking. Now we are still in the lead, and the initiative is in our hands. We need to try to score a goal as quickly as possible, maybe a three, maybe a two. In short, the faster and more we can do it, the closer victory is to us.

As it turns out, the opponent's focus will definitely be on the outside, which allows them to be very efficient. It's a big opportunity for us and they definitely think we're going to play inside. So, when you get on the court a little later, put the offense out of the paint, shoot and believe in your crosshairs. ”

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On the big screen above the court, the individual performances of Kobe, Durant, and Westbrook appeared.

Durant has scored 26 points, while Westbrook has scored 25 points, and the two of them combined for 51 points, which is a very good performance, which is about 60% of the Thunder's team.

On the Lakers' side, Bryant scored 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting, and also had eight assists and six rebounds.

Kobe Bryant played very selflessly, and at his age, he realized the importance of the team. So, when he's on the pitch, he's not just attacking, and a lot of the time, he's going to pass the ball to teammates who are better positioned.

It can be said that today's Kobe Bryant is more like a team leader.

As for Chu Xuan, he prefers the current Kobe Bryant, because he can give everything to Kobe Bryant with complete peace of mind and let him decide the game.

Under everyone's gaze, Kobe Bryant attacked with the ball, and Durant went to defend him.

This is a rare scenario in this game, and before, Chu Xuan and Brooks both deliberately did not let the two face each other directly.

And now, the game has entered the decisive moment, and the competition between the two people is naturally inevitable.

Durant's defensive coverage is great, and his long arms pose a great threat to Kobe.

Faced with this situation, Kobe Bryant naturally did not choose to break through head-on, but hit Durant with his back in the high post.

I saw Kobe Bryant taking advantage of the time difference under continuous feints and turns, and his signature turn-over jump shot was successful.

The basketball swiped over the net, causing a violent cheer.

At 92:88, the Lakers led by four points.

It turned out to be a very crucial score.

Because, in the next few rounds, neither side scored again.

With just 31 seconds left, the Lakers maintained the score.

In this situation, the home team saw the hope of winning, and the fans were very excited, looking forward to the final result, and they all felt that it would be a result that would satisfy them.

With a 4-point lead, if the Lakers can defend against the Thunder's offense, then victory is undoubtedly in hand. 1:3 down to complete the big reversal? Will this really become a reality? ”

While the commentator was speaking, a statistic appeared on the big screen at the scene.

In the entire history of the NBA, only eight teams have come back from 3-1 down to advance, with the most recent being the Suns, who reversed the Lakers in the first round in 2006.

It's the same Lakers, it's just that in that series, the Lakers were reversed. And now in this series, the Lakers have the possibility of reversing others.

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The Lakers are very likely to turn the series around, especially after Durant hit a three-point shot and the Thunder fouled Nash to the free throw line.

Although Durant then hit a three-pointer, it was too late, and the Thunder were gone, and there was no chance of winning.

When the final whistle sounded, the scene was full of jubilation, and the Lakers players were extremely excited and celebrated in ecstasy.

And the faces of the Thunder players were full of loneliness, unwillingness, and disbelief.

Durant and Westbrook were obviously hard to accept, and as soon as the game was over, they walked into the players' tunnel without saying a word.

"Wow, God, the Lakers really won, 96:91, the Lakers defeated the visiting Thunder at home, and won the series 4-3. It was truly an incredible achievement, as the Lakers became the ninth team in history to come back from 3-1 down to advance. (To be continued.) )