Chapter 282: One Blow
For Kobe, many times it is useless to score as many defenses as possible, but if the effect is too low, it will definitely drag down the team, but as long as he makes up his mind, he will not be confused. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
As soon as the second game came up, Kobe Bryant was particularly decisive on the offensive and defensive ends.
Although the shooting percentage is not high, it is definitely capable of scoring and causing damage.
After Lehi hit the first shot, he was naturally guarded tightly, but unlike Kobe, except in the last moments, Lehi is generally used to seizing fleeting opportunities.
This kind of opportunity is often obtained with the help of teammates, and unlike Kobe's persistent self-created opportunities, a screen or running without the ball, Marbury and others can complete the offense if they don't have the opportunity.
The first quarter was still scorching, and a team of their level could not be separated at once.
Bryant's efforts also bore fruit, and the Lakers still led in the first quarter, albeit by only 2 points.
But when he went down to rest, the situation changed all at once.
The strength of the Knicks is often frustrating, and when the first scorer, Lehi, goes down to rest, it may be the most dangerous time for the opponent, because no one knows what Crawford will do.
It was an unreasonable streak of scoring that turned the previous desperate struggle of both sides into a joke, and Crawford's scoring sometimes seemed too easy.
But as teammate Lehi is well aware that this is the result of his countless practices, Crawford just plays in a different way than a bit of a player, but puts in a lot more effort than many people.
This is the reason why the Knicks often take advantage of rotation time, and it comes from the hard work of the players.
After Kobe Bryant came on the court, he immediately opened fire and led the team to chase points, and the Knicks knew his rhythm very well and did not hesitate to chase and intercept him, which slowed down Kobe's efficiency.
On the Knicks' side, Lehi also strengthened his offense, and his efficiency was even higher than Kobe's.
By halftime, the Knicks were leading in double digits.
At halftime, the Knicks made their tactics clear and resolutely pinched Kobe.
When the Lakers were behind, Kobe Bryant would often carry the team on his shoulders, and the only way to face such a team was to prevent the core of the team.
Just like in the game against the Cavaliers, the more the core is done, the more the team doesn't know what to do when the core is restricted.
Kobe Bryant's choice of offense is not the same as James', he often ignores the defensive strong offense, and many times it is very morale-boosting to be able to hit, but it is also very dangerous when he hits the iron, especially when he encounters a team of Knicks' level, he will not let go of any opportunity.
To be honest, even if he is flanked, Kobe's efficiency is not very bad, if it is an average team, he will definitely be taken down, but the Knicks are definitely not an ordinary team.
Under their defense, the Lakers' connection has a certain problem, Kobe's competitiveness is one thing, and the other players are not able to stand up when Kobe Bryant is heavily defended is also a big problem.
The Knicks don't have a player who can replace Lehi right now, but if Lehi is killed, someone of them will definitely be able to step up.
Gasol has been with the Lakers for a short time, and he has not been able to play the strength of the interior core at the critical moment.
In the third quarter, the Lakers did not chase the score back, but the gap widened further.
Their bench players didn't disappoint at this time, with Vujacic and Famar both hitting three-pointers, but the Knicks' bench players also played their part.
Bryant only had a short break before rushing on the court, and once again took over the team's offense.
Lehi also followed on the court, and then began to defend Kobe Bryant wholeheartedly, and now that the team is ahead, Lehi's strategy is to give up scoring, and must limit Kobe.
Even after falling behind by more than a dozen points, Kobe Bryant was still scrappy, and his excellent offensive skills made it difficult for Lehi to block.
But Lehi can endure his temperament and always maintain his entanglement with Kobe, even if he is ** or fouled, he will not waver in the slightest.
Without the main defense of Kobe Bryant, he just tried his best in the most critical quarter.
"It's so difficult, Kobe Bryant's shot is too high, Lehi has another successful defense."
"Kobe Bryant hit a difficult shot, but the gap between the Lakers and the Knicks hasn't narrowed."
"Bryant hit a three-pointer, but ...... Time was running out, and the Lakers began foul play. ”
"Fisher missed a three-point shot, and the Lakers were powerless."
108:97, this time Kobe Bryant scored 35 points and Lehi scored 28 points, but it was the Knicks who won.
Kobe Bryant didn't want to admit defeat, but that's the strength, and the Lakers' home court came next, and they had to win it, or they would have to watch the Knicks win the trophy.
"Win the game in one go, don't give the other side any chance."
Before the start of the third game, Lehi and all his teammates said that it was okay to let the other team win once, and he didn't want that kind of mentality to appear in the finals.
"Yes, lads, a little more hungry for victory, forget the damn away game, we can take the sound from outside as a cheer for us." Larry Brown is also a loud voice.
Amid the cheers, the Knicks players rushed out of the locker room full of fighting spirit.
At the beginning of the game, Kobe Bryant was full of murderous energy, and he didn't care about the first shot of iron, and directly started the scoring mode.
Each player's characteristics are different, and the current state is Kobe's strongest performance.
Gasol also cooperated with Kobe Bryant and put his energy completely on defense, Gasol may suffer a loss on the strong interior line with a single defense, but the interference of the help defense is very good.
Maybe it was a little too hard, but the Knicks' players were just in average form, and Randolph started with two missed shots.
Lehi began to ask for the ball directly on the offensive end, the Lakers' No. 3 position is their weak position, he can put all his energy on defense when the team is ahead, and now when the team needs someone to step up and score, he has no hesitation.
"Lehi counterattacked directly after getting the rebound, his speed was too fast, and a dragon went straight in to complete the score."
"There's really no one in the Lakers who can limit Lehi, maybe they should let Kobe try...... This time Lehi didn't break through, he just pulled it up and hit a three-point shot. ”
"On the offensive end, Lehi's technique is relatively simple, but it's very well-rounded, and no one knows if he shoots or not, and no one can predict when he shoots, if only the Lakers put a little more pressure on him."
"Lehi and Kobe Bryant both scored double-doubles, and it seems that today will be a scoring battle between the two, which is very exciting."