Knoll gave Cousins the big hat was just a flash in the pan, and the gap between the two was there after all. Then, Cousins' desire to attack became even stronger, and he frequently began to attack Knoll.

In anticipation of this situation, Chu Xuan reminded Phil Webber to let the Lakers decisively change their defensive strategy.

In the end, under the Lakers' interior formation, Cousins' offensive efficiency was not very high.

To Chu Xuan's surprise, Wesley Johnson's hand felt like carbon in a boiler, so hot that the opponent couldn't parry. And Phil Webber seized the opportunity immediately, so he specially formulated several tactics for him. And Johnson also lived up to expectations, scoring goals frequently. By the end of the first quarter, Johnson had scored 16 points on all seven shots.

Apparently, Wesley Johnson had a dumpling in this game and he got a chance to break out.

In fact, Wesley Johnson was a widely favored player in the draft. Wesley, an Anthony alumnus, was selected to the NCAA All-American First Team in the draft, and he is in excellent physical condition, with a height of six feet and seven inches, an arm span of more than seven feet, and a blast of bounce...... In short, in today's era of "sporty strikers", he meets the standards in many ways. However, he has not been able to put up the performance that he expected.

Wesley and Cousins were drafted in the same year, and he was one spot higher than Cousins. Of course, that would only prove that he was starting from a high level, but now the result is that Cousins is progressing to All-Star caliber and Wesley is on the rise.

For Chu Xuan, his impression of Wesley Johnson was still stuck in the draft that year, and at that time, Wesley, who was wearing pajama pants, left a great impression on him.

And after Chu Xuan joined the Lakers coaching staff, he actually paid little attention to Wesley.

But today, Wesley's sudden outburst finally aroused Chu Xuan's interest, and he suddenly felt that he could try to tap the potential of this guy, after all, he was only 26 years old, and the Lakers just lacked available people on the outside.

Maybe with the right position for him, Wesley will be able to show a different look? Thinking like this, Chu Xuan couldn't help but get slightly distracted.

Wesley's 16 points in a single quarter brought a very big surprise to the Lakers, giving the Lakers a 14-point lead in the first quarter.

But, for the Kings, Wesley was just a role player after all and couldn't get their attention.

As a result of such disdain, Wesley scored six more points in the second quarter to finish with a brilliant performance of 22 points in the half.

22 points in the half, which was the first feat that Wesley had accomplished so far in his career.

Obviously, Wesley's outburst is likely to continue, which makes the Kings finally start to take it seriously. After all, they would never agree to let a role player score a few points against them to break a career record.

By the second half, Kings head coach Mike Malone changed his defensive strategy, and he began to have players mark Wesley while increasing the Lakers' perimeter defense.

I have to say that Mike Malone's coaching ability is as mediocre as the King's current record, and his on-the-spot command ability is a very big flaw, which also makes Chu Xuan begin to doubt his IQ.

Because, at halftime, the tactical core arranged by Phil Webb was Pau Gasol, who had not played much, and at the same time let Knoll also bear a certain weight in it.

You know, the Lakers' strength lies on the inside. And Mike Malone was blinded by a Wesley outburst and made a mistake in tactical arrangement, which really only reflects his coaching level.

"The Lakers didn't score below 30 points in the first two quarters, and that consistency was incredible. Their ball passing has gotten better, everybody has been able to score, everybody has been able to contribute what they're good at. This makes the game extremely simple, and I have to admit that although the Lakers roster is worse than before, its competitiveness is slowly getting stronger. ”

"Judging from the game, the Lakers' tactical arrangement is always just right. Throughout the first half, it was rare to see Lakers players with dead balls. Basketball is always on the way and always takes a shot when the most opportune opportunity is definitely a credit to the Lakers coaching staff. ”

"The first half of the game has laid the groundwork for the Lakers to win, and I think it's going to be difficult for the Kings to gain an advantage in a short period of time even if they make adjustments. Unless, of course, the Kings can break out. ”

*****

"What did you say to Knorr?"

Kobe Bryant asked Chu Xuan with doubts on his face.

At this time, the timeout of the third quarter had just ended, and before the players came on the court, Chu Xuan pulled Noll and said a few words, which made Kobe Bryant feel curious.

Hearing Kobe Bryant's question, Chu Xuan couldn't help but be a little stunned, but then he smiled and said, "I just told him to let him grab a few more rebounds." Then I will be able to win the bet with you. ”

When Kobe Bryant heard this, he immediately stretched out his hand and patted Chu Xuan, and laughed at the same time: "I knew you would do this, but I don't think you will succeed so easily." ”

The reason why Kobe Bryant said this is also based on some evidence. Because judging from the first half, Knoll's physical confrontation was so poor, which made him always stuck on the outside, and it was difficult to grab rebounds easily. Moreover, in the first half, he only grabbed 4 rebounds.

"Kobe, what you said is true, but I think Knoll can accomplish the amount I imagined." Chu Xuan said with great certainty.

Kobe Bryant couldn't help but wonder when he saw Chu Xuan's sworn appearance, "Why do I always think that you have already won the game?" ”

Chu Xuan suddenly laughed: "Because I have the ability to predict the future." ”

"Well, your explanation makes you look like a god, I'm an atheist, so I won't believe what you say."

Before Kobe Bryant finished speaking, a very surprising and exciting scene had already happened on the court.

Knoll grabbed three consecutive offensive rebounds in one round, and finally scored a rebound.

Looking at the timer, in Knoll's column, the number kept changing, and finally in the position where the rebound was recorded, the number became "7".

Kobe Bryant was stunned, he suddenly didn't know what to say, because he felt that this scene was too bloody.

And Chu Xuan seemed to be unconscious, and praised loudly: "Look, look, this is Nolens, his bounce speed and arm span give him an advantage other than physical confrontation, three offensive rebounds in one round, this is no one!" ”

In the cheers of the scene, Kobe Bryant came back to his senses and looked at Chu Xuan obediently, as if he was a little helpless.

"Chu, could it be that if I win, I will give you a sense of accomplishment? Well, seven, all he needs to do is get two more rebounds and you'll win the bet. ”

Chu Xuan grinned, smiling so sunnyly: "Kobe, it's not that I have to win you." You have to believe that God has arranged all this. ”