Chapter 65
In the opening game of the 09-10 season, no one expected it to be so intense.
First of all, it must have something to do with the Lakers' untidy roster, and Gasol's absence has greatly weakened the integrity of the Lakers.
The Lakers had no one to play effectively with Randolph on both ends of the floor, forcing Artest to defend Randolph in a bad position, which gave Thorton a chance.
In addition to the key pass just now, Thorton also scored 11 points by stealing chickens throughout the game, and the Clippers scored four double-doubles.
The key figures on the Clippers' side are Randolph and Curry, who has scored 24 points, the highest on the team.
While he played a bit solo in the game, perhaps scoring was the most important thing, and with the Clippers having no other consistent scoring spots, Randolph's low-post offense was the foundation for the whole team to withstand.
And Curry's two three-pointers in the final moments made the game suspenseful.
On the Clippers' bench, Dunleavy first praised Curry's three-pointer, "Shooting beautifully, doing a very good job!" ”
But then he criticized: "But your first three-point shot was a bit hasty, you scored, a good shot, if you don't score, we may be able to explain this time." ”
Curry nodded, but he was still secretly refreshed in his heart, and if he had the opportunity to shoot that kind of sudden attack three-point in the future, that was his style of play.
Manager Smart will support him anyway.
At this time, Min Congda was in a hurry, thinking: "What tactics will the Lakers use in the end?" Using Kobe Bryant to attract the bag clip and then play inside would be the safest option. The Clippers have a big hole on the bottom of the defensive flank, Artest or Odom is ambushed, and Kobe Bryant attracts the defense in the high post, passes the ball to the inside, and catches the ball and rushes to the basket is also a very good choice. ”
"Even if you don't score, with Bynum's high point, the Lakers have a chance to attack twice."
Min Congda has already arranged the tactics for the Lakers in his heart, and as long as Thorton is still on the court, the Clippers' wing defense will always be a problem.
Davis and Curry lack enough defensive coverage and pressing, Dunleavy will definitely arrange for them to target Kobe Bryant, and even Randolph on the inside may pull out to assist, and the real guardian in the three-second zone is only Karman.
"But the elder Deng is expected to replace Curry and let Gordon? It's not bad, but Gordon has a problem defending. ”
Min Congda was thinking about it, and Dunleavy unexpectedly replaced Curry with Gordon for this crucial defense.
The Lakers' timeout also ended, and Odom served the sideline ball, which was given to Kobe, who held the ball at the top of the arc and faced Gordon, who was defending him.
"Very good, Gordon replaces Curry, although Gordon is better defensively than Curry, but he has a problem, which is fouling! This kid has five fouls on his back, and he definitely doesn't dare to take it lightly. When the foul count arrives, and the opponent is sent to the free throw line for another foul, Gordon will definitely be careful. ”
"Kobe can take advantage of this weakness, break through, attack by himself, or as he just thought, give the ball to the inside, the bottom line has a chance, Artest is ready to cut into the basket, Kobe Bryant...... Dig the groove!! How do you just throw three points!! ”
Just when Min Congda designed various reasonable tactical options for Kobe, Kobe faced Gordon and chose a strong three-point shot at the top of the arc!
As soon as the ball was shot, the arc was a little straight, hitting the front of the basket, the rebound was grabbed by Carman, and the Clippers had a chance to equalize the score!
Min Congda sat in the audience with his mouth wide open, his heart was full of puzzlement, why didn't Kobe choose to break through this ball, or share the ball with his teammates?
What does it mean to dry pull the top of the arc directly? If you don't want to break through, you can pass the ball, or play a match, wouldn't it be more comfortable to catch the ball and then shoot?
Barang Davis held the ball past half court and then called a timeout with the final 26 seconds left in the game.
If the Clippers score, they have a chance to equalize or even overtake!
The Stamp fans are in a calm mood, after all, there are too many such dramas here, and everyone is used to it.
Kobe Bryant will always give fans a little suspense, maybe the best result will not be given until the last minute, and of course, it may also be GG.
Min Congda still couldn't understand Kobe's choice, he leaned over and asked Stern, "Why didn't Kobe pass the ball just now?" ”
Stern looked at Min Congda with a surprised expression and said, "Biography? Then he's not Kobe Bryant, you don't know him well enough. ”
Min Congda smiled, I have an understanding today, if I lose tonight, Kobe's name will be recorded in the small notebook.
The timeout ended quickly, and Dunleavy replaced Curry on the court, apparently using Curry's three-point threat to stretch the Lakers' defensive lineup.
On the Lakers bench, Phil Jackson didn't ask Kobe Bryant why he made a strong shot instead of a tactic, he knew Kobe, Kobe Bryant must have his own ideas for doing this, and Jackson was willing to let the players play according to their own ideas.
Kobe's idea is very simple: "Just Curry's kid made one, and I want ......to score one."
Dunleavy set up a Randolph high post to block and pick-and-roll, Davis received the ball, and Curry acted as an ambush to open up space in the bottom corner.
Curry replaced Thorton, so Gordon remained on the court, and the Clippers played a three-guard combination to open up the space on the court.
Serving on the sideline, Carman gave the ball to Davis, and it was not Kobe Bryant who defended Davis, but the old fish Fisher.
Who is Kobe staring?
He's staring at Curry!
Curry used two three-pointers to finally win the opportunity to play against Kobe Bryant in this game.
This is an affirmation of Curry, and it is also a huge pressure on Curry.
Kobe Bryant couldn't put Curry a step away like Fisher, and he stared at Curry from the bottom corner.
"Can you still shoot threes? Is it still possible? "Kobe Bryant didn't forget to mentally attack Curry.
"Who made a three-point shot and missed, who was it?" Curry also caught fire and shot back directly.
The ball was sent to Davis, and the Clippers made a crucial shot.
Curry began to run away, using nimble footwork and cover to get rid of Kobe's defense.
Kobe Bryant started as a kraft candy defense when he was young, and now that he is older, his legs and feet are not as good as in the past.
Curry's range of movement was so extreme that Kobe Bryant couldn't keep up a little bit.
"Oh no, what are you doing staring at Curry? Curry is just an ambush, running away...... Finished! ”
Curry ran all the way in the frontcourt, knocking out all the Lakers players, and Kobe Bryant was still happy.
Gordon used Curry's cross-cover, slipped to the baseline, and used Randolph's block to shake off Artest.
Then the right side of the 45 degrees received a pass from Davis, who pretended to break through in the middle, and adjusted the ball slightly, and shot three points!
"Don't enter, don't enter, don't enter!"
Min Congda shouted in his heart not to score, but the ball hit the basket with a "bang", and Gordon hit a three-point shot!
The Clippers overtook in the last minute! At 89:88, the Clippers turned the game around, leaving only the Lakers with seven seconds to go.
Min Congda, who stood up, sat back in his seat dejectedly, with a sigh in his heart, Lakers, Lakers, why are you so unlucky?
Stern saw Min Congda's slack look, and said: "Smart, the game is not over yet, the Lakers have Kobe, you should be careful." ”
That's right, Stern is right, the Lakers have Kobe, there are 7 seconds left, maybe there will be a lore!
Min Congda cheered up again, and at this time the two sides entered the final game, with continuous pauses, one for you and one for me.
At the last minute, it took 15 minutes to finish, Min Congda was restless, and he didn't know that he thought he was gambling.
After repeated pauses and psychological games, the game ushered in the final decisive moment.
It was still Odom who served the sideline ball, and the Clippers defended Kobe Bryant tightly, and the double bag was sandwiched.
As a result, Odom did not give the ball to Kobe, but passed it to Fisher at the far end!
Fisher catches the ball, shakes off Thorton with a feint, and rushes under the basket to throw a shot at Randolph!
The decisive goal!
The ball spun around the basket and fell out of the hoop and was grabbed by Chris Carman for the backcourt rebound!
Carman threw the ball to the front court before the opponent fouled, and Curry received the ball and dribbled like a monkey to avoid Kobe's foul.
At this point, the lights for the end of the game come on and the game is over!
The score was fixed at 89:88.
The Clippers narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by 1 point on the road and won the first victory of the new season, and Curry threw the ball high into the air!
A small number of Clippers fans in the arena cheered, and the players were even happier than Christmas!
They hugged each other and enjoyed an unexpected victory, enjoying the rare status of a Los Angeles winner.
Ida was so happy that she almost jumped up, but when she saw Manager Smart sitting in her seat without moving, she immediately restrained her smile.
"It's just the first game of the season, the Lakers don't have a full roster yet, and there's still a long way to go...... It's still Manager Smart who can calm down. ”
She didn't know that under Min Congda's calm appearance, there was a turbulent heart.
"No. 2 bald head, I don't share the sky with you, if I have the chance, I must abolish you, I must abolish you."
"If you can't defend against it, forget it, and you can't shoot in the end? Have you ever blocked a gun for your head coach or given birth to a baby, can you stay on the field forever? ”
"Calm down, calm down, and go to the press conference, calm down...... Laugh, smile... Woooooo