Chapter 107: Five Little Deaths (Ask for Subscription~)

In the Lakers game, most of the time, Phil Jackson sat on the sidelines, neither commanding loudly nor roaring at the referee, just watching quietly, and coming to a tactical backlash from time to time.

Looking at Coach Brooks again, he was so anxious that he almost went up to play by himself, and the reaction of the coach on the sidelines also explained the situation on the court.

After more than 4 minutes in the first quarter, the interior of the Thunder team was completely blown up by Gasol and Bynum, and the twin towers were the Thunder.

Gasol, in particular, not only forced Jeff Green in the low post, but also frequently provided assists to his teammates.

That is, Bynum can't do his hand work and spit out the cake twice, otherwise the Lakers are currently hitting all the shots.

I couldn't bear it anymore, Coach Brooks asked for a timeout, Kostic was already invisible on the court, the offensive end couldn't get in at all, and the defensive end couldn't contain Bynum, and he was completely blown up.

The most important thing is that the Thunder actually have a lot of outside opportunities, but Jeff Green was iron today, opening with a 1-of-4, causing the Lakers' Gasol to defend smaller and smaller.

"Guys, brace yourself and shoot resolutely, Green, don't hesitate, the open space must be resolute, we have to open up the offensive space on the court."

Coach Brooks can only serve chicken soup to everyone at this time, and the bankrupt version of the triangle offense can't play at all in the face of the genuine version, because the Lakers have excellent defensive resources.

Artest and Kobe Bryant only need to fight on the top defense, let you break through, and enter the twin towers of the frame guard waiting for you, plus today's referee blows the penalty scale is relatively loose, and the foul really doesn't give the whistle.

Li Ze is also a little emotionally bored, he plays very reasonably, the whole team plays very reasonably, but he can't shoot when he gets a chance, he doesn't blame Jeff Green, there are more confrontations on the defensive end, and it's normal for the offense to be too iron.

The Lakers are currently leading 14-9 and playing extremely efficiently, and the Thunder's 9 points are all outside points except for a breakthrough by the turtles.

"Russell, Kevin, Kayce, increase your aggressiveness, we can't fall behind too much in the first quarter, let go of the play!"

Coach Brooks finally told the trio that this is to play completely by talent, and the tactics can't stand it.

Li Ze and the three also nodded, Since the coach allows it, then they can play a little more freely.

"Russell, you have to play Fisher, pay attention to their help defense, play the ball quickly, attack a little more resolutely, shoot from a distance, and we have a chance to get long rebounds."

Li Ze talked to the turtle turtle about the game strategy again before going on the court, and the rookie turtle was still very obedient to the coach, so he was a little restrained at the beginning.

"No problem, Bro, this style of play is like going back to UCLA, don't worry!" Turtle Turtle said confidently.

The corners of Li Ze's mouth twitched when he heard this, the university turtle turtle attack is a grenade pass after the breakthrough, coupled with the middle distance that is sometimes ineffective, the defensive end is very hard, but unfortunately it often misses.

After the timeout, after the turtle dribbled through the half, facing the defense of the old fish Fisher, two steps away from the three-point line, he began to accelerate, changed direction in front of the right hand dribble, resisted Fisher's defense, and made a quick stop jump shot at the free throw line.

"Whew..."2-pointer scored.

"Oh! Russell managed to destroy Filscher's defense, the lad is really powerful! Fisher's legs seemed to be frozen in place. ”

Kevin Harlan laughed and teased the performance of the old fish Fisher.

The Lakers' offense is still unhurried, after Kobe Bryant came out to catch the ball, Gasol lifted up to block and dismantle, Li Ze squeezed through dexterously, but Gasol received the ball again, turned around with his right hand, and hooked his left hand.

Jeff Green did his best, and it really couldn't be prevented...

The Thunder served quickly, and after Li Ze dribbled through the half, Turtle and Durant began to run in figures-of-eight, and the three of them continued to pass the ball from the outside, and Kostic and Jeff Green also pulled up to the line to cover.

After the turtle received the ball, he suddenly accelerated, and Jeff Green did a very solid cover this time, allowing Fisher's pursuit to be a step slower, facing Gasol's long arms and pressing hard.

"Smack..."

"No problem, Russell, go ahead!"

Li Ze hurriedly shouted twice, he had to break through resolutely, and if he could make a foul, he would earn it.

Seeing that there was not much time to attack, Li Ze served on the bottom line, ready to let Durant take the pot, gave his teammates a look, Durant covered out from the outside, and took the pot jumper.

"Huh..."Long 2 points scored, and Li Ze added another assist.

But in the next few minutes, the difference still couldn't be narrowed, the Lakers' twin towers were too stable, how to play, and Kostic had already committed two fouls.

Li Ze looked at Kobe Bryant in front of him, and couldn't help but complain in his heart:

"It can't be a stand-in, it's so reasonable... Say okay, take the ball, do that! ”

Kobe Bryant was very selfless in the first quarter, that is, the transition ball, to the interior attack, he threw two balls, all hits, the big guy didn't say a word on the court, and the defensive end gave you up to confront.

During the long timeout in the first quarter, the Thunder had already returned from a swelling state of mind, and they were beaten so badly that Kostic was going to doubt his life.

"Ibaka, try to control the foul when you get on the court and protect the rebound!"

Coach Brooks really has no interior players available, so he can only send the rookie Ibaka on the court.

"I see, Coach!"

Ibaka has actually been improving, after all, with Li Ze's [Defensive Core] badge bonus, coupled with the gradual increase in game experience, he is no longer as frizzy as in the previous games.

"Sergi, just interfere with their shots, don't cut the ball, Collison can't play, the inside line depends on you!"

Li Ze said in Spain next to Ibaka and explained the coach's words in detail.

Ibaka gave Li Ze a thumbs up, indicating that he completely understood.

After the timeout, the Lakers attacked, Gasol stood at the free throw line, Artest covered out and received the pass, and pulled it out directly outside the three-point line...

"Bang...", iron.

The long rebound popped up, Li Ze picked it up smoothly, and immediately launched a conversion attack, Turtle Turtle and Durant were accelerating wildly, noticing that Kobe Bryant wanted to come up and interfere, and immediately passed it to Turtle Turtle.

After receiving the pass, the latter threw it into the sky, although the pass was a little higher, but it did not have much impact on Durant, jumped up to catch the ball, and buckled his hands in the air!

"Oh!!"

The Staples audience also let out an exclamation that the counterattack was too fast.

"Excellent transition offense, that's the offense the Thunder need the most, they have to run!"

Reggie Miller has been giving the Thunder ideas, and he wants the game to be a little more exciting.

Perhaps seeing Ibaka on the court, Bynum suddenly indulged in low-post singles at this time, and was interfered with by Ibaka and missed consecutive misses.

Li Ze knew that the opportunity was coming, and in the offensive round, he first blocked and dismantled and then faced Gasol with a strong three-point shot.

In the next round, facing Artest's defense, after dribbling under the crotch continuously, he pretended to break through with his right hand, suddenly dribbled behind his back, and then changed direction with a crotch dribble, and retreated to shoot a three-point jumper.

"Uh-huh!!..."

The three-point shot was scored again, and Artest was kneeled by Li Zehuang again...

scored consecutive three-pointers, and the Thunder overtook the score 21-20, and the turtle and turtle excitedly bumped their chests with Li Ze to celebrate.

Phil Jackson got up at this time, gave the Lakers a gesture, and then calmly continued to lean back tactically.

In the next round, Li Ze was completely speechless, Kobe Bryant came to the low post to single him again, and his uncle was going to beat him back!

Clicked twice, choked Li Ze enough, and then watched Kobe Bryant roll over and score a backward jumper.

"That's how men play, Boy!" After the score. Kobe Bryant didn't forget to pretend to be an X to Li Ze, and turned around and left after speaking...

"Haha, it seems that Kobe Bryant wants to educate the rookie, maybe he has to be serious, Kobe rarely takes the initiative to attack in the first quarter."

The offense made Kevin Harlan laugh.

In the last few minutes of the first quarter, Kobe Bryant came hard, chasing Li Ze on the defensive end, and continuous singles on the offensive end, and the score suddenly opened up again, because Durant became more and more iron in the first quarter.

34-25, the Lakers' shooting rate in the first quarter was too high, almost all the balls were scored, and Kobe Bryant made a force in the last few minutes, 5 of 5, and easily scored 10 points.

During the interval, Durant depressedly covered his head with a towel and silently replenished water.

In front of the Lakers' tacit defensive rotation, Durant couldn't break through, and his shots were frequently iron, and he shot 1 of 6 from the outside, which was basically invisible.

Li Ze was also depressed, with Gasol, he couldn't wrap Kobe Bryant at all, and if he defended alone, the opponent would hit him with his body and strength behind his back.

Especially Kobe Bryant has feints in every action, and if he is not careful, the other party will lean back.

Thinking about it, I really can't beat it, the inner twin towers are terrifying!

Originally, Li Ze wanted to break through and make fouls, but he angrily sent 2 mistakes, this version is allowed to touch porcelain at all, of course, it may also be that his skills are not good and the porcelain power is not enough.

Coach Brooks is also worried, the interior line is not right at all, and the Lakers will rotate in the second quarter, and there will definitely be a height on the court, which is still a problem that cannot be solved.

"Guys, cheer up, it's an all-American live, play your aggressiveness, Green, you rest in the second quarter, Soflosa, and get a chance to make a decisive shot when you get on the court."

Coach Brooks directly sent his own five deaths, Turtles, Riches, Soflosa, Durant, and Ibaka.

Since Jeff Green can't defend and iron, let's switch to an outside line, try the touch, and don't defend at all.

The Lakers Gasol was still on the floor in the second quarter, while the rotation lineup brought in Jordan Farmar, Shannon Brown, Josh Powell, and Ramar Odom.

The Lakers' lineup is still inside and out, Odom and Gasol can dominate the ball, and the defensive end is not at a loss.

Sure enough, after the Lakers continued to play Gasol after they came on the court, the immature Ibaka basically had no resistance and couldn't prevent it at all, coupled with Odom's threading the needle, the Lakers combined inside and outside to play a wave of 12-4.

Coach Brooks had no choice but to call a timeout, and Li Ze was already scratching his head, except for him and Turtle Turtle who scored two goals, his teammates were all iron.

Obviously, there are vacant opportunities on the outside, but they just can't shoot, and everyone is iron against the wind, which is really a "five small deaths", go up and end the game directly.

"Sorry guys, I'm in terrible shape today!"

During the pause, Durant whispered sorry to everyone, after all, if he wasn't too iron, this game would still be played.

"Don't blame yourself, Bro, we're tired of logging, everyone has bad times, it's not a big deal, it's just a regular season game."

Li Ze comforted out loud, the game is 5 people, and you can't play badly with your teammates CBA...

"Don't be frustrated, guys, the game isn't over, stick to our game plan, Kevin, keep shooting, don't care about the stats!"

Head Coach Brooks continues to encourage everyone.

Li Ze looked at the Lakers' bench, the other party was still calm, and there was no joy of winning:

Maybe the Lakers players don't see the Thunder as an opponent at all, and in their hearts, the Thunder are still the same team that was last season's fish belly.

First in the league? It's just a joke...

At Staples Arena, the live DJ is leading the audience to play some small games to liven up the atmosphere, and everyone is smiling happily, knowing that their home team will win again.

Li Ze looked around and secretly made up his mind in his heart: "Next time, we must not lose like this!" ”

The game continued, but there was no longer much suspense, and the main forces of both sides played into the third quarter, and the last quarter also completely entered garbage time.

Commentator Kevin Harlan and guest Reggie Miller are also commenting on the game.

"As an experienced player, Reggie, what would you like to say to the young Thunder team, they all look a little frustrated."

There was nothing left to explain on the court, and Kevin Harlan began to talk about some off-topic conversations.

"I just want to say don't care too much about winning or losing a game, it's just a regular season game, the Lakers are the defending champions, and the Thunder should be prepared to lose before the game."

"At the same time, I also want to give some advice to the lads, add some strength training appropriately, use your body well, don't rely too much on talent, and superstars should also start from defense."

Reggie Miller hopes that these talented players on the Thunder team can calm down and develop good basketball habits, and the old-timers mostly like talented young players.

"That's great, I'm sure the guys will take your advice, and I'm sure the Thunder will get better and better!"

For the rest of the day, commentator Kevin Harlan was still talking about gossip and the game was running out of news.

In the end, the final whistle blew, 108-88, and the Lakers defeated the Thunder at home, continuing their winning streak.

After the game, the players on both sides briefly greeted each other, and Kobe Bryant found Li Ze and said with a smile:

"Do you want to attend my bootcamp this offseason?"

Li Ze was stunned for a moment, and then replied with a smile:

"I want to defeat you completely before I go to your training camp, trust me, I'll learn those tricks of yours soon!"

"Haha, I'm looking forward to that day, don't make me wait too long."

Kobe smiled and patted Li Ze's shoulder, and the two exchanged pleasantries again before saying goodbye and leaving.

In the locker room after the game, everyone on the Thunder team calmed down the mood of losing, and Durant asked curiously:

"Kayce, what did Bryant talk to you about? You're both laughing so happily. ”

"It's nothing, Kobe Bryant invited me to his training camp in the offseason, but I declined."

Li Ze said casually while changing clothes.

"Why, it's definitely good to train with Kobe, your technical styles are similar."

Hearing Li Ze's words, the turtle asked curiously.

"I want to beat him first, otherwise Kobe Bryant will definitely keep preaching in training camp!"

Li Ze shrugged his shoulders and explained briefly, but at the same time secretly complained in his heart:

"Mamba disciples? The real boss doesn't need this kind of title..."