21 to 17. Hayes scored 15 points of his own. On the Lakers' side, Bryant scored seven points.

"Chuck rarely competes with opposing stars. In today's opening stage, Gasol was singled out, and now he is facing Kobe Bryant. With this momentum, he doesn't plan to play Game 5. Barkley said.

"It's not very little, I don't think he's been too big with people this season. This season, his points per game average is nearly half lower than last season, and many people are almost forgetting that he is very capable of scoring. At this time, he suddenly exploded, leaving the Lakers unable to find a way to defend. Miller laughed.

"Come on, Kobe. Why don't you dare to go against me? If you want to score, you have to be happy. What kind of ability is it to hand over defense to teammates? Hayes ran to the Lakers half court and yelled at Kobe.

Bryant didn't answer. Butler saw Hayes's provocation and responded, "I ......"

As soon as the word "I" was spoken, Hayes immediately accelerated and ran sideways, causing Butler to swallow the words back into his stomach. Butler was forced to adjust his breathing and take a step slower.

'It's so tight, I still have to catch the ball this way!' Hayes receives a pass from Rondo. Take the ball and turn around and face Butler.

Hayes glanced at the sweaty face that was very close, smiled slightly, lowered his center of gravity, took a step with his right leg holding the ball with both hands, shook his right shoulder, and the right hand holding the ball changed direction violently, his body tilted, and his left leg stepped out and rushed inside.

Butler's center of gravity tilted slightly, and when he saw the true direction of Hayes's breakthrough, he was already half a beat slower.

Butler turned and chased forward. There is no blocking, no defense, he is too far away, and he must catch up.

Hayes made a screeching stop, his shoes and the floor screeched, and the momentum of the forward rush was completely stopped, and he was nearly two steps away from Odom under the basket, who would have been exposed if he had made up for it.

Odom decided not to make up the defense, and Hayes bent his knees and raised his hands.

A large hand appeared above Hayes's head, and Butler jumped up from behind to block it.

Hayes didn't jump.

"Hell!" Butler let out a reluctant roar and slowly fell from a height, he was deceived.

Hayes didn't jump until then, but Butler didn't jump head-on, so he couldn't make a foul. Hayes flicked the basketball out of his wrist and hollowed it into the net. 23 to 17.

Hayes continued to score.

Barkley asked, "How many points did Chuck score?" ”

Kenny Smith flipped through the records. Sigh: "17 points." The first quarter is only halfway through. If the Lakers still can't stop him, maybe he will break the record again. ”

At this time, Bryant received a pass from his teammate. Hayes didn't dwell too much on Kobe Bryant, allowing him to receive the ball comfortably. He's ready to go head-to-head with Kobe, and there's no need to expend his energy without the ball. Today he is going to completely crush Kobe.

'At the Olympics, I may not be your opponent alone. But your strength has already reached its peak, and it is the best result to be able to maintain it without regression. I'm still improving, and now I'm more able to use my quick reflexes to defend breakaways and breaks, and you're left with a jumper in front of me. Hayes said to himself. He was still smiling and full of confidence.

Hayes' smile made Bryant feel uneasy. No opponent wants to see Hayes' smile. It's more tiresome than Duncan's expressionlessness, and Hayes feels unfathomable, as if he always has the strength to spare. When an opponent overwhelms you and puts on a "small example, I'll let you" expression, it's a big blow to the confidence of a superstar.

Bryant staggered with both feet and rushed to the basket with the ball at full speed. The Bobcats' inside line has been emptied by Gasol and Odom. Bryant made a big arc to the right and got to the right side of the basket. After turning around, Kobe Bryant didn't pause at all, got up and picked up the ball to the basket.

Hayes was a little slower than Kobe, and seeing that Kobe had gotten up and made a layup with a low hand, regardless of whether he would foul, he jumped up on his side and threw himself at Kobe Bryant.

Bryant shrank back, pulled his right hand back, and then switched his right hand to his left, and the air lever dodged Hayes's block. Kobe Bryant's momentum was weak, and he reluctantly pulled the ball out of his left hand.

The ball flicked on the basket after hitting the board, but it still fell in. 23 to 19.

Bryant scored, and the audience erupted in cheers.

"The stars of the two teams are going head-to-head at this moment, and after Kobe Bryant shook Hayes, he came to a very difficult pull-up rod to change hands and hook the basket!" Johnson looked at the slow-motion camera and quickly explained: "The Lakers are not to be outdone." ”

"Kobe's waist and abdomen strength is really strong! Despite the fact that he is already 30 years old. Joan Barry sighed.

"Kobe Bryant's ball is beautiful, but it's too difficult. He's done everything he can to evade Chuck's defense, and Chuck still looks easy. Barkley said.

Miller laughed: "Let's see how the Lakers defend a ball, the Bobcats still have the upper hand." ”

"Kevin! Obstruct! Hayes shouted.

Durant understood and immediately gave Hayes a cover. Hayes received the ball high and the man who defended him after switching defenses became Kobe.

Bryant was very uncomfortable with the switch to Hayes. Hayes had several times with his back to him in the last game, and he couldn't resist it. Looking at Hayes, who was about to turn his back after receiving the ball, Kobe Bryant felt a trace of fear in his heart.

This fear made Kobe Bryant take a small step back, and he didn't intend to fight Hayes closely.

As soon as Hayes saw Bryant retreat, he immediately stepped back and exited the three-point line at the top of the arc and made a step-back jumper. Kobe Bryant hurriedly jumped up to interfere and slowed down.

The ball is hollow into the net again. Hayes felt great and unstoppable today. 26 to 19.

"It's your turn. Come and hit me one! Hayes looked at Kobe Bryant and said with a smile.

Sweat was dripping from Bryant's face, and he suddenly felt a little powerless. Now Bryant's self-confidence has taken a heavy hit, and Hayes has scored 20 points so far in the first quarter. What does this mean? Didn't he try his best before?

Kobe Bryant has also scored 10 points, 10 points in a single quarter is already a very eye-catching performance for other players, but it is far from enough for Kobe, he wants to lead the Lakers to win the game, I am afraid that this game will have to score more than 50 points, otherwise it is not safe. This pressure has stopped him from having fun in the game, and in order to win he has to force himself to become a scoring machine...... 'Come on.' I'm going to beat you! Bryant picked up the ball in the backcourt and slowly dribbled towards the Bobcat halfcourt. The Lakers players immediately understood, and the running opened up the defensive Bobcats.

Only Hayes stood in front of Kobe. No matter how strong the opponent is, the most important work is always left to him.

The shouts of the audience immediately stopped, and everyone's eyes were focused on this place. Fans held their breath as they watched the showdown between the league's two powerhouses.

Can Kobe Bryant beat Hayes? People are going to find out in this game!

Kobe felt that at this moment, between heaven and earth, only the two of them were left.

"Whoever defends me, I'm convinced he's going to collapse before I break down." Kobe Bryant said suddenly.

Hayes didn't speak, just smiled. He was in a state of concentration, not distracted by Kobe's words, and if he opened his mouth to answer, Kobe Bryant would wait for the opportunity to start.

Kobe Bryant leaned low, the ball was handed to his right hand, and his body swayed from side to side.

No matter what feints you make, you can't fool my eyes. I'm so much quicker than you are. Hayes squatted slightly, looking at the basketball in Kobe's hand, motionless.

Not moving, it is obviously full of flaws, but in Kobe's eyes, Hayes has no flaws, he takes the ball to the left, and then changes to the right to dribble, Hayes is like having the ability to predict, blocking Kobe Bryant.

Bryant bumped into Hayes and couldn't get up, and at this point, his best choice was passing. But if it passes, it seems to prove that you have lost. So Kobe Bryant didn't pass it on. He dribbled twice with his back, shook his shoulder to the left, and turned to the right to prepare for a step-back jumper.

As soon as Kobe Bryant turned around, he felt a sinking in his hand and the ball was slapped down. Hayes didn't eat his feints and reached out to steal the ball as Bryant turned.

Hayes poked the ball forward and started quickly.

Kobe instinctively turned around, and what caught his eye was the huge No. 44 who received the ball and ran to the front court! Kobe Bryant didn't return to the defense in time, he looked at the referee hopelessly, but saw that the referee had no intention of giving a penalty at all, and was looking at Hayes intently.

'How did he cut off my ball?' Why is it so fast? Bryant felt his dignity being relentlessly trampled on once again. He's already lost.

The Lakers' quickest player to return to defense is veteran Fisher. He chased back at full speed and moved into the three-point line before Hayes. Hayes didn't go inside and hit a pullup jump shot from beyond the left three-point line. 29 to 19.

Kenny Smith said: "If Hayes had taken this ball inside to play Fisher, he would have been absolutely sure of scoring two points, and he actually chose to shoot three points. ”

"His faith was too much. If it was me, I would have shot three points. Miller sighed, "This guy is the real Black Mamba." He scored 23 points and shot 10-of-12, which was terrible. ”

However, Hayes' performance wasn't over yet.

In the next round of attack, Kobe gave up the breakthrough, he took a step after receiving the ball, and started a dry jumper, wanting to use the easiest way to deal with Hayes. He knew that Hayes' weakness was bouncing. With the right timing, Hayes can't get him.

Kobe, who can only shoot jumpers, is unlikely to lead the Lakers to victory over the Bobcats.

This ball, Kobe Bryant's rhythm was not well grasped, and the shot was missed. Gerard Wallace grabbed the backcourt rebound and handed it to Rondo. Rondo passed to Hayes in turn. Kobe Bryant and Fisher returned to defense. Hayes took the ball up front on his own.

Want a dozen two? I won't let you get away with it. Fisher and Kobe exchanged glances, and they had a tacit understanding of standing in front and back, blocking Hayes's way. If the two stand in parallel, Hayes may break through the middle, and the current position of Hayes and Ben will not be able to break through.

Hayes did not break through, he ignored Fisher, and shot from outside the three-point line! The ball is hollow into the net again. 32 to 19.

"Three threes in a row. OMG. Chuck is crazy! Now even God can't stop him. Barkley shouted.

Lakers fans collectively exclaimed.

Hayes single-handedly created a 9-0 offense**. Bryant didn't single out Hayes again, he passed the ball to Butler. Butler singled Durant and hit a turnaround jumper! 32 to 21.

Hayes missed a jumper. The Lakers attacked the position, and Kobe Bryant didn't attack again, but still passed to Butler. Butler took advantage of Odom to cover the breakaway and then passed the ball back to Odom, who hit a mid-range shot, 32-23.

The Lakers started chasing points, but the fans were a little disappointed that their leader had already lost. And Kobe Bryant seems to have lost the confidence to challenge Hayes. In fact, Kobe Bryant's choice was correct. Hayes is in full swing, and it is better to avoid his attack for the time being.

The offense can dodge Hayes, and the defense is really unavoidable.

After that, under the strict defense of Butler and Odom, Hayes's hand felt a little, and a minute before the end of the first quarter, he grabbed a frontcourt rebound, and the second offense caused Gasol to foul and hit both free throws!

Before the end of the first quarter, the Bobcats made one last offense, and Hayes hit another long-range three-pointer!

Hayes scored 31 points in the first quarter. The Bobcats led the Lakers by 13 points at 43-30.

(To be continued)