Chapter 38: James' Counterattack Against Coach D!
The timeout ends and the game resumes.
The Lakers attacked first, and Kobe Bryant sat in the low post and faced James' defense again.
At this time, the Heat fans on the sidelines no longer have the confidence they had at the beginning.
After the baptism of Kobe's fairy balls in the first half of the first quarter, these Heat viewers felt weak when they saw Kobe Bryant getting the ball.
At this time, James, who seemed to have collapsed a little when he just paused, was unusually calm.
He has been cornered by Coach D's machinations!
He's already in the pit, he's got no way back!
If you want to save face, you must not let Kobe Bryant keep shooting in front of him like he did just now!
After returning from the timeout, James' defensive intensity became even greater. 、
Kobe Bryant felt it too.
After receiving Artest's pass, Kobe Bryant was suddenly squeezed by James and almost didn't stand firm.
Under normal circumstances, when an offensive player encounters such a collision, he must adjust the offensive rhythm.
But Kobe Bryant is strong because of his super balance.
Although I am older and my athleticism has gone down, my balance is still there.
Following James's impact, Kobe Bryant actually turned to the left, and what is incredible is that this is still a pretended left turn breakthrough!
After this feint, Kobe Bryant immediately pulled his body back, you thought he was going to shoot immediately after pulling the ball, and then, Kobe Bryant faced the oncoming James, a breakthrough to the right, and then a step back!
This series of dazzling and picturesque actions, the Heat fans who saw the scene were stunned and forgot to boo.
It can only be said that Heat fans still have to learn in this regard.
Look at the Boston fans in the last game, no matter how picturesque Kobe's actions were, they were all the same boo.
The fans of the Heat felt like they had never seen the world when they saw Kobe's picturesque offense.
However, seriously speaking, James and Wade are indeed not like Kobe's style of play.
The two are strong, but the painting style is really different.
Therefore, they usually rarely see Kobe Bryant's world.
What's more, Kobe Bryant's series of actions just now can score the top ten goals in Kobe's career.
Kobe Bryant's explosive power is indeed not as good as his peak now.
But he has polished his technique to be more mellow and picturesque.
Brush it up!
After a series of picturesque foreplay, the sound of basketball brushing the net into the net is particularly beautiful.
After the hit, Bryant faced the silence of the scene and James's stunned eyes, and Howard's jealous expression was about to go crazy.
Didn't say much.
He just cherished the golden bracer on his right hand.
"It's back! It's all back! ”
No, you used to be better!
"This, is this really a 35-year-old Kobe?"
James looked at the Lakers No. 24 in front of him who was surrounded by Lakers players, and he was already a little skeptical.
His defense was really, really good.
This is not James's boasting, his defense just now is indeed very good.
Otherwise, Kobe Bryant wouldn't have made so many picturesque feints in a row, and in the end he could only make a strong shot.
It can only be said that Kobe Bryant entered.
It's not that James has a problem defensively.
It should be said that it is precisely because James's defense is so good that Kobe Bryant's goal just now looks so picturesque and shocking.
So much so that even O'Neill, who was in the commentary seat at this time, couldn't say anything.
"Shaq, this is 35-year-old Kobe, what do you think?"
“……”
"Shaq, you have always said that you are the one who knows Kobe Bryant, and now I think that Coach D knows Kobe better than you, hahahaha......"
“……”
It can only be said that Barkley is indeed very bad.
Well, revenge, no matter how bad it is, it's normal.
"I originally thought that Kobe Bryant and James' heads-up showdown was evenly matched...... I didn't expect it to be such a result......"
Kenny Smith watched the heads-up showdown between Kobe Bryant and James that was being played out on the court at this time.
There really is a feeling that I am not dreaming.
In the media, when it comes to who is stronger in the NBA.
The number one in the major media is definitely Jordan.
Then the second one is very controversial, and both James and Kobe Bryant have supporters.
After the fourth, it was the turn of Durant, Maddy, Anthony and Iverson and others.
Because Kobe Bryant and James are both active, plus both are aiming to surpass Jordan.
So there has always been a lot of controversy about who is the stronger player in the heads-up between the two.
But now......
If it weren't for Coach D's words before the game, it is estimated that they would still be discussing who has the stronger heads-up ability between Kobe Bryant and James.
Is this a notch?
Considering James' status and power in the league, Kenny Smith naturally couldn't have said it so directly.
"We really live in a world full of vanity, and we need to keep our eyes open all the time......
The NBA Spring Festival Gala battle between the Lakers and the Heat has received a lot of attention.
Popovich and Phil Jackson are the NBA's star head coaches watching.
Durant, Kyrie Irving, Anthony......
Of course, these superstars are also paying attention.
Even Jordan was watching the game in front of the TV at this time.
It can only be said that this stage is indeed too big!
Anyone as big as anyone wants to dance on it.
Anyone as big as anyone is crazy about it.
"Before the game, many people said that Coach D was crazy, and I think he is the most sober person in the world."
Popovich finished with a smile, and Budenholzer next to him nodded frantically.
This move is too strong!
It's really a really interesting thing.
Before the game, many people said that Coach D was crazy.
But this Coach D, who seemed crazy before the game, is now driving the Heat head coach Spo and the Heat big man James in the game crazy.
Now that James is on top and on fire, Spoelstra can't do anything.
He didn't have any power to pull James back.
It can only be figured out by James himself in a certain period of time, he and Kobe are different.
However, James' heart is too high now.
Let's just say that after defeating the Thunder Youth Army to win the championship last season and winning the double MVP, James's black spots were all whitewashed.
Now James is leading the Heat team to soar, ranking first on the MVP list, and the media in the United States no longer blacks him, but shouts that he is the first in the league, flowers, applause, all of which are coming to him.
Not to mention James, but any individual, in the face of such a situation, the spirit will be very, very high.
Especially people like James who have been hurt, especially want to prove themselves.
And on this big stage of proving himself, not only did he not prove what he wanted, but he proved what he didn't want.
Who can stand this?
So after the timeout came back, the Heat didn't change their style of play, or James was on the court with a space lineup that suited him to try to help James prove himself.
Seeing this, Budenholzer shook his head.
As far as the Heat's space lineup is concerned, even if James can prove himself, the Heat will not be able to beat the Lakers.
Don't say that Kobe Bryant is crazy now.
Even if Kobe Bryant is in poor shape, he misses all the single James shots on the outside, and Howard and Gasol can kill the Heat inside like a fish in water.
The space lineup that James brought was originally the most suitable for attacking quickly, but now it is caught in a single duel with Kobe, that is, a positional battle, and his own advantages cannot be brought into play at all.
Such a small space lineup, and the Lakers' twin tower lineup to play positional offense, isn't this suicide?
No matter how big the space is, James' first thought is to go heads-up, not to break through the ball, and those shooters in the Heat don't have many opportunities, and even if they have the opportunity, they will disrupt the offensive rhythm because of James's hesitation.
The more Budenholzer thought about it, the more he felt that Coach D was indeed a god when he used the nonsense of Heat reporters to mess with the Heat and James before the game.
Budenholzer watched the game with shock.
Bringing the Lakers, a team that is a dog team, and a team that will be crushed by the Heat in a head-to-head match, to play against the Heat, this ......
"Bobo, Coach D is amazing!"
After a heartfelt sigh, Budenholzer asked again.
"Bobo, will the Heat lose this game?"
"No, it won't."
"......" Popovich's answer, leaving Budenholzer dumbfounded.
Now that James is on top, the Lakers are pressing the Heat to play, no matter how you look at it, the Heat is about to collapse?
And Coach D is so powerful...... Can you not seize the opportunity?
"I know James, I know the Heat, James is very smart, he knows what a stop loss is, and the Heat, it's really not that this Laker can fight God, even if there is one quarter left in the game, the Heat can beat the Lakers, and now, the game has only been played for one quarter."
“……”
Popovich's words silenced Budenholzer again.
Yes, as long as James stops his losses in time, this Heat is still not something the Lakers can beat.
And right now.
On television, the Heat asked for a timeout.
And it was a timeout that James with the ball called on his own initiative!
"LeBron James actually took the initiative to ask for a timeout!"
"That's what makes LeBron James different and strong."
Popovich smiled, not at all surprised.
Seeing the smile on Popovich's face at this time, Budenholzer was stunned for a moment.
I'm afraid the whole world doesn't know that Bobo has been studying the Heat and James for a long, long time......
"Perhaps, Bobo can also be like Coach D and bring surprises to the world!"
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James himself asked for a timeout, which really shocked the audience at the scene and in front of the TV.
Even the three commentators on the scene were very, very surprised.
"Maybe there's only Coach D in the world with a Ji-joo smile on his face when he sees James asking for a timeout."
"I'm really curious if there is anything in this world that surprises and surprises Coach D."
"Coach D is probably the most reassuring manager for the players, and I like that!"
The game went into a timeout again.
Du Kang knew that after this timeout, the game would go completely differently than before.
James will wake up from the state above.
Although the Heat's spatial formation remains the same, James will play very smart, and he no longer thinks he can kill the aging Kobe, and the Lakers' defensive pressure will increase greatly.
James will still play Kobe, but he can't play Kobe's round, and he will give the ball to Wade.
And Wade can really make it!
Wade's stop-and-go mid-range shot after breaking through one step was simply incomprehensible in the face of this Laker.
Howard was pulled away by Bosh.
Bryant was pulled away by James.
The only two defensive points that the Lakers have now are not in front of Wade.
One-on-one, Wade can kill the current Los Angeles Lakers from the top of the city to the end of the city.
Such a powerful Wade made Ham next to Du Kang stunned.
"How do I feel like this game is Wade going head-to-head with Kobe?"
“……”
Dukang didn't speak, but James, who was passing by with the ball, almost walked because of Hamm's words.
Then James glared at Hamm angrily.
That look made Hamm tremble.
After all, the number one person in the league who is now recognized by the media, Ham as a mere assistant coach, is indeed nothing in front of James.
Seeing Hamm's funny appearance with a big neck and a thick neck, the more he looked at it, the more Du Kang wanted to laugh.
It's not that he laughs at Hamm's looks and temperament, but that he ......
"I didn't expect you to have a hand in James's mentality."
This assistant of his is really not a man of eloquence and a black heart.
When these words came out of his mouth, it was very surprising.
Could it be that Hamm is the kind of weapon that specializes in dealing with James?
Or how could it be so coincidental that he said that sentence, and James passed by with the ball so coincidentally?
Although James habitually likes to dribble the ball diagonally into the box from near the touchline.
But it's also a coincidence.
"It always feels like you're going to have a bad relationship with James in the future."
“……”
"Just kidding."
After Du Kang finished laughing, Hamm also smiled bitterly.
He is a small person, even if he is led by Du and struggles for 20 years, he will not be able to have any intersection with a player like James.
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Dukang withdrew his gaze from Hamm and looked back at the arena.
After the timeout, because of Wade's efforts, although the Lakers still had the advantage on the court, the game did fall into anxiety.
"LeBron, you can fight if you can, give me if you can't, I will support you!"
Wade sat with Blake, and after hitting a very nice step-back jumper, he smiled and gave a thumbs up to James, who had just passed the ball to him.
Wade looks relaxed now, this Laker, for him, is really what he wants, he can play as much as he wants.
Facing the praise of his friend Wade, I thought back to the words of the Lakers assistant coach just now.
James couldn't be happier at this point in any way.
Although he knew Wade was well-intentioned.
also knows that this is the only possibility for him to get back on the field.
He can also see it now, one-on-one with Kobe Bryant, he can't soar.
With the same thirty shots, he will be beaten by Kobe.
But Kobe Bryant took thirty shots, he took fifteen shots, and he was confident that his shooting percentage would definitely be higher than Kobe's!
As long as the Heat wins this game, his shooting percentage is higher than Kobe's, and the number of assists is not low, he doesn't think that the media will think that he lost to Kobe!
As for what the fans think, does it matter?
Coach D said that the statistics of basketball games are not important, but the dedication of players in the game is important.
But in reality, the data is eternal, and the performance of the players in the game will fade over time!
It was because he was in the position of the first person in the league, he cared too much about being recognized by everyone, and he cared too much about the opinions of those fans, so he became Coach D in this game!
It's too late to stop the loss in time!
The key to this game is to win, it's the hit percentage, it's the data!
Protecting the hit rate is something he can do on his own.
But to protect the victory, this one needs Wade.
As for the data, whether it is the data taken by Kobe Bryant or the data taken by the Lakers bench players, can the statistics be seen?
Although thinking about the words of the Lakers assistant coach just now, James was disgusted, but he still smiled and high-fived Wade.
With Wade's help, the first quarter was over, and the Lakers had the advantage, but not much.
28 to 24.
With such a score, a team like the Heat can flip it around as soon as it exerts its strength.
Therefore, when the second quarter of the game was about to start, the Heat fans who were shocked by Kobe Bryant became excited again.
"Huh? Will LeBron James play the full game this game? ”
Seeing that James was still on the court with Haslem, Moneymos, Battier, and Noris Cole in the second quarter, the three commentators on the scene were surprised.
The Heat fans at the scene were even more excited.
The two assistant teachers next to Du Kang were frightened.
Just Kobe Bryant for 12 minutes, and now can you continue to do it?
This physical strength is really scary!
Du Kang was not frightened, but looked at Nash and Yi Jianlian with a smile.
"Are you ready?"
The two didn't speak, just nodded.
But the look in their eyes told Du Kang that they were ready.
"Come on!"
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looked at the Lakers No. 11 who was hugging Du Kang at this time.
In James's eyes, this Chinese power forward is a mobile database, and any data can be obtained on him.
Wins, Hits, Stats!
This Chinese is the 'data' among the three treasures that help him find face in a roundabout way!
This match is definitely one of the most disgusting matches of his career!
Almost, his mentality is about to collapse, it's really almost!
really made a wrong step and was almost killed.
If it weren't for his wit, any black man would have been broken by Coach D's mentality and poisoned.
"Sean, wait a minute, I'll play the number four position!"
James had spent a lot of time at the No. 4 spot with the Heat, and Battier didn't feel much of it.
What was lost in Kobe Bryant must be recovered from other places.
Coach D, that makes sense, right?
Hehe......
"Coach D, I'll let you know who the last person is who has a broken mentality!"