“BEAT LA！ BEAT LA！ BEAT LA！ ”

Delta Air Lines Center, where the Lakers and Jazz will play G3 in the first round of the playoffs.

When the Lakers starters came on the court, the Jazz fans immediately chanted in unison to put pressure on the Lakers players.

Even when Jazz legend Karl Malone appeared as the Lakers' starting power forward, the shouts of the fans did not stop.

Obviously, Jazz fans know very well that this season's Jazz has reached a life-and-death juncture.

If they can't hold on to winning this game, then the Jazz will be completely eliminated by the Lakers, and it is likely to be a sweep!

The gap between the first place in the West and the eighth place in the West is too big!

In the face of a super team like the Lakers, a civilian team like the Jazz who relies on Sloan's support, it is difficult to find a win.

However, as soon as G3 started, Jazz fans at the scene immediately ignited hope.

I don't know if the Lakers players were really scared by them, or if the highland climate of Salt Lake City had an impact on the Lakers players, in short, the Lakers performed poorly in the first quarter.

"It seems that the brothers have released their pressure! But what's going on with Kobe Bryant? ”

As a member of the Lakers, Doon naturally knows why even Malone, who has been in Salt Lake City for so many years, has to start "adapting" to the climate of Salt Lake City again.

The starters are like this, and the substitutes may be weaker after a while.

What surprised Doon a little was that Kobe Bryant was the first to leave after the banquet before.

Which one is stronger in Los Angeles?

If you understand, don't ask.

In short, Kobe Bryant made 1 of 5 shots in the first quarter, which scared Doon to pass the ball to Fisher, who came off the bench, and didn't dare to pass the ball to Kobe Bryant again.

16-23, the Lakers lost by 7 points in the first quarter, and it didn't get better in the second quarter.

Doon performed a little better, but the Zen master suddenly adjusted his playing time, and only played 5 minutes with a substitute in the second quarter, and Doon went down to rest first.

Whoever has a hot hand and who is off, Doon can also see that the Zen master is cooperating with Sloan to play tacit ball.

The Lakers' main playing time has been reduced to a certain extent, and the Jazz's defensive intensity is not as strong as in the first quarter.

It can only be said that in front of the real money of millions of tickets at home in the playoffs, no one can remain unmoved and alone.

The Zen master is the head coach, but it is also inevitable that he will be influenced by the management.

It's no wonder that the Zen master won so many championships with the Lakers, and insisted on leaving immediately after the contract ended, even Aunt Jenny didn't want it.

"If there will be tacit balls, then why are there still people who are always swept?"

Doon doesn't know much about it, so he can only slowly observe and learn and accumulate playoff game experience.

83 to 91, the Lakers and Jazz's G3 played much faster than G1 and G2, almost half an hour earlier.

After the Lakers lost to the Jazz by eight points, the entire team quickly returned to the hotel to rest.

It wasn't like losing in the regular season – either the Zen master took everyone to meditate and relieve the pressure of the game.

Either there is an important game to be played in the future, and the Zen master has to say something straight to the heart, whip into the heart, and motivate the morale of the team.

Since nothing happened, the Lakers players were happy to relax, returned to the hotel, and rested early.

Anyway, after checking into the hotel away, the Lakers team leader adopted a closed management of the players.

In addition to listening to music and playing games in each other's rooms to pass the time, the players can only go to bed early.

The time soon came to April 27, Delta Air Lines Center, the Lakers and Jazz G4 started again.

changed the Lakers players who had just arrived in Salt Lake City and looked like they were tired, and finally showed the level they should have.

However, the Jazz players who just won a victory are also full of momentum and will not let it go at all.

Therefore, it is better to be cautious when thinking about the next round of opponents in advance.

Relying on O'Neal's 11 points in the first quarter, the Lakers won 26-24 and won the Jazz by 2 points for the time being.

In the second quarter, the Zen master also made a new adjustment, so that Kobe, who only had three shots in the first quarter and only scored 2 points, played with Doon to lead the bench lineup.

This season's Doon and Kobe Bryant are undoubtedly the league's No. 1 wing combination.

Although it is not at the level of peak Jordan and Pippen, it is enough to make the rest of the league drink a pot.

Sloan also knew the power of Doane and Kobe Bryant at the same time, so he could only enter the mode of playing the main force in advance and continue to fight the Lakers.

However, in the defensive counterattack led by Doon, the Lakers still seized more opportunities and extended the margin to about 5 points.

Halfway through the second quarter, Malone and O'Neal returned to the court, and the Jazz, who were not physically strong enough, were suddenly defeated by the Lakers.

O'Neill was as violent, as in the first quarter, not at all as soft as the last game, like a salted fish and refused to move.

With the shark splash on the basket again and again, not only the big white bear, but also other Jazz interior players were beaten by O'Neal.

54-46, O'Neal, who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in the first half, helped the Lakers take an 8-point lead.

And Kobe Bryant, who was in this game, was still under the arrangement of the Zen master and continued to lead the bench with Doon at the beginning of the third quarter.

Relying on Doane to attract defense, Kobe Bryant finally stepped up to take over the game, shooting 5 of 7 in a single quarter and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 13 points, laying a solid foundation for the Lakers to win G4.

Although in the fourth quarter, the Jazz were still resisting, and O'Neal had a lot of physical exertion in the first three quarters, and he was a little unable to move.

However, why is Jazz not the end of a strong crossbow that cannot wear Lu Min?

Like G2, Doon, who had learned to allocate his physical strength reasonably during the regular season, once again stood up to show North American fans the explosive physical talent of the dunk king.

When the enemy is tired, I fight, and when the enemy retreats, I chase!

When the main force of the Jazz was not strong, Doon punched hard, causing the Jazz fans to feel numb.

The violent dunks that burst into the basket again and again made some Jazz fans exclaim.

is like Wei Shao at his peak, others can't run in the fourth quarter, Wei Shao just flies in the sky to play ball.

Even if Wei Shao's hit rate is not high many times, watching Wei Shao's game is still very shocking.

101 to 89, the Lakers have stars who can stand up and lead the team in every quarter, and the civilian Jazz is naturally not the opponent of the Lakers.

After winning G4, the Lakers are about to leave for Los Angeles.

Before leaving, O'Neill said in a post-match interview: "It's such a blessing to have Doon!

Doon, like Kobe, is the future of the Los Angeles Lakers!

We're going to win three more championships, we're going to be the best ever! ”

If the Lakers are not the first in the West, not a super team, or have won three consecutive championships before, many people may think that O'Neal is too arrogant, and it will be troublesome to play the Jazz who is eighth in the West.

However, judging from the current situation, O'Neill's wave is really not a princess selling melons, selling herself and boasting.

Kobe, Doon, O'Neal, can't this lineup be comparable to the Bulls Big Three led by Jordan?

The OK combination is enough to win three consecutive championships, and Doon's rookie season is so fierce, it can't be to hold back, right?

So, after the post-game interview was transmitted back to Los Angeles, many Lakers fans went around and fought with Bulls fans on the Internet, with the momentum of the Lakers being the best in the world.

In other words, in the same post-game interview, Doon also said: "I want to end this game early when I think of the fans in Los Angeles waiting for us.

Like Gary and Karl, I joined the Los Angeles Lakers just to win a championship!

I was an NCAA champion before I came to the NBA, and I believe that when I enter the NBA, I can become an NBA champion too!

I have a lot of ambitions, not one or two, not three or four......

The Los Angeles Lakers will become the league's No. 1 giant!

In my opinion, Phil is the best coach of all time, and Shaq is the best player of all time! ”

Doon is unwilling to go from the second oldest in the regular season to the third and fourth in the playoffs.

Doon does not deny that the Lakers in the playoffs are OK Lakers, but that doesn't prevent him from being the center of public opinion for the Lakers.

I got the news that the best rookie award was about to be announced, and Doon also took advantage of the fact that the second round of the playoffs had not yet started to add fuel to himself.

On April 28, the Lakers returned to Los Angeles.

When the bus arrived at the Toyota Center, it found a large number of fans at the door, and they spontaneously came to greet them.

Doon saw a lot of fans wearing his jersey, and it was clear that he was also quite popular.

However, Doon didn't have time to say hello to the fans.

Grabbing the car keys and heading to the underground garage, Doon got back on his car and went home for a day of rest.

It wasn't until the afternoon of the next day that the Lakers regrouped to start warming up, training, and preparing for the game.

It is worth mentioning that on this night, the Lakers learned in advance the opponent of the second round and can start researching, that is, the Sacramento Kings.

In the second half of the regular season, Webb's return did not take the Kings' strength to the next level, but rather somewhat disrupted the King's chemistry.

As a result, the Kings, who finished second in the regular season, were overtaken by the Timberwolves and Spurs one after another, falling to fourth in the West.

However, relying on the Princeton system, relying on the full strength of the Kings, and the Mavericks, who are also equipped with luxury, were still swept by the Kings 4-1 Gentlemen and entered the second round of the playoffs earlier than the Lakers.

On the third day, on the evening of April 30, the Lakers and Jazz G5 started again.

In the absence of water release and the home game, the Jazz are naturally not the opponents of the Lakers.

83-98, the Lakers won by 15 points, easily finishing the opponent in the first round of this year's playoffs.

In the entire series, O'Neal performed the best, averaging 17.8 shots per game, cutting 27.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.4 steals and 2.8 blocks.

In terms of scoring statistics, Kobe Bryant ranked second, averaging 17.4 shots per game, scoring 22.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.6 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Doon was third, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks on 15.4 shots per game.

As for Malone, he only averaged 14.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, which is only at the level of a starter.

Not to mention Payton, who can't even compare to Fisher, averaging only 4.2 points per game, and Fisher still has 6.8 points.

In other words, judging from the situation in the first round alone, Doon's influence in the playoffs is no weaker than Kobe.

This undoubtedly declares that Doon has established himself in the playoffs.

As long as O'Neal's state declines, as long as Doon helps the Lakers win the championship, Doon is eligible to challenge for the position of the Lakers' boss!

But before that, Doon still has to lift a trophy with James first.

[Congratulations on winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 03-04, you achieved the Rookie of the Year achievement, and got a chance to win the Rookie of the Year template lottery, is it a lottery?] 】

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