Compared to G1 and G2, the Lakers' offensive rhythm tonight was faster and more fierce.

It also relies on Doon's playmaking skills, as well as O'Neal and Malone's interior twin towers to protect rebounds and attack the basket.

The Lakers scored a lot of points from beyond the three-point line and inside the restricted area.

Although Doon's three-point shot was temporarily sealed, Fisher's hand slowly warmed up.

Larry Brown didn't believe Fisher could shoot the Pistons to death, but Fisher threw three-pointers into the basket one after another, which also made Larry Brown thrill.

Not to mention, the Pistons' interior rim protection problems, and the foul accumulation speed of Roaring Tianzun.

Seeing that the first quarter had only played more than 4 minutes, and the Lakers had already played a 7-point lead at 12-5, Larry Brown could only call a timeout first.

In order to limit Fisher's three-point shot while also taking care of defending Doane, the Pistons had to reuse Prince to defend Doane.

In fact, Prince can't guard against Doon, after all, Doon plays the pick-and-roll.

Like G1 and G2, Doon used cover to get rid of Prince's defense, either breaking through Big Ben and feeding O'Neal and Malone, or going straight to the outside three-pointers.

When Doon's shooting and playmaking skills can be fully displayed, the difference in points on the court will naturally widen further.

However, the good times did not last long, and Fisher went down after playing for more than eight minutes.

As soon as Doon came to form, he shot 2 of 4 three-pointers, scored 6 points and 2 assists, and because Payton didn't have a basket, the Pistons began to defend him again, and had to give up the ball to Kobe Bryant to hold the ball.

Bryant played more than 8 minutes and only touched the ball once or twice, but he played strictly according to tactics and did not rush to shoot.

Now that he has won a large number of balls, he naturally immediately released his long-suppressed desire to attack.

However, it is a pity that as soon as Kobe Bryant scored a mid-range, the Pistons mobilized defensive resources and used Prince to defend Kobe.

In the last game, Prince's single-handedly defensive Kobe Bryant was quite good.

What's more, as long as Kobe Bryant takes the ball and doesn't pass the ball out anymore, the Pistons can continue to mobilize defensive resources and trap Kobe.

The Pistons also took advantage of Kobe's preference for singles, and began to cut off the inside and outside connections between Kobe and O'Neal, and at the same time clamped Kobe on the outside.

Facing the Pistons' bucket formation, Kobe Bryant just signaled his teammates to pull away, but did not choose to pass.

However, tonight's Kobe Bryant clearly found his form early, as well as his own shooting rhythm.

Even under the bag of two or three people, Kobe Bryant at the end of the first quarter still blocked the gods and the Buddhas, shooting 3 of 6 shots, 1 of 1 free throws, and scored 7 points in a single quarter.

Don't look at the scoring efficiency doesn't seem to be very high, 6 shots are only 7 points, but looking at the shooting rate, it's a little scary! 50%！

is obviously a well-known Los Angeles blacksmith in the United States, but as soon as he arrived in Detroit, the city of automobiles, he suddenly put on Jordan's vest.

This made the Pistons fans at the scene very uncomfortable!

Jordan was tortured by the Pistons Bad Boys Army for three years, and the shooting rate did not exceed 50%, and when the Pistons were killed, the shooting rate soared directly to about 55%.

The hope that the Pistons would win three consecutive championships to cast a dynasty was shattered, and then hibernate for more than ten years before there was a comeback this year and another glory.

However, now, Kobe Bryant actually scored 7 points in a single quarter with a 50% shooting rate in front of the Pistons' proud iron bucket formation!

In Jordan's words, averaging 30 points per game is simple, as long as you score 7 points per quarter, two or three layups, plus two or three free throws, and one of them explodes in one quarter, it's fine.

Normally, a layup is easier than a mid-range shot.

Today, Kobe Bryant's 7 points in the first quarter mainly relied on shooting, which shows Kobe's unstoppable state.

In this regard, Larry Brown during the intermission could only emphasize defense again and again, allowing the Pistons Five Tigers to further increase their physical confrontation.

"Don't be afraid of fouls, we're playing at home!"

"We need to come up with a more aggressive defense and make the Lakers' players scared!"

"Don't worry, as long as we don't foul maliciously first, Carl Malone won't elbow, and the whole league is staring at him!"

"Rashid, you can put pressure on them with your big voice, and the referee won't blow the whistle on you anymore!"

In fact, without Larry Brown opening his mouth, the Pistons have all tried their best to defend.

The action tonight was obviously bigger than the night before, but I just didn't prevent it.

If it is said that the three points of Doane and Fisher were not prevented, it is understandable, after all, it is the opportunity given by the Pistons themselves.

Next, when it comes to Kobe's unreasonable mid-range, it really makes the Pistons five tigers suffer and have a headache.

At the moment, in addition to stepping up, it seems that there is really no way to prevent an outside superstar like Kobe Bryant who is extremely accurate in shooting and is getting more and more in shape.

The problem is that the first quarter is 29 to 19, a 10-point gap in a single quarter!

If the Pistons can't get the score back in the next two quarters as soon as possible, they will only repeat the mistakes of G1 and G2.

Once the difference has not narrowed in the fourth quarter, it will inevitably be dragged to death by the Lakers to lower the pace of the game and cut the game.

But this can't be helped, the Lakers' defense is not bad, the Pistons Five Tigers are against the Lakers' defense, and the offensive end is only about 20 points in a single quarter.

If the Pistons want to reverse the score, they can only use their best defense, with tougher and more iron-blooded defense, to give the Lakers a go.

However, at the beginning of the second quarter, Kobe Bryant still maintained a good hand.

Kobe himself still likes physical confrontation, Prince took the initiative to engage in physical confrontation with Kobe, and instead of being unhappy, Kobe Bryant enjoyed it.

In 2 of 4 shots, Kobe Bryant scored 4 points with 4 shots at the beginning of the second quarter, and the shooting rate was still stable at 50%, as if he had eaten a five-to-five buff.

However, this made O'Neill, who had been running back for more than 3 minutes, a little dissatisfied.

"Kobe, you shouldn't be alone, you should pass the ball to everyone like Doon!"

"Didn't I help the team score and help the team stay ahead?"

Kobe Bryant's shooting tonight is extremely accurate, and he naturally has more confidence to speak.

In fact, Kobe Bryant and O'Neal have already made it clear about grabbing FMVP.

Although Doon's stats are the best at the moment, after tonight's game, who has good stats is not necessarily.

Bryant believes in his feel tonight and believes the Pistons won't be their match.

After all, no one cares about their 2-0 team, and it is understandable to study the opponent in the next round in advance.

Now that Kobe Bryant has reached the finals, it is not particularly outrageous to study the FMVP attribution.

It can only be said that it is not a family that does not enter the door.

Now it just so happens that O'Neill thinks the same way.

O'Neal knew that Kobe Bryant was going to compete with him for FMVP, and he could only not continue to let Kobe continue to play like this.

So there was some passivity, and the speed of the defense did not slow down, but in the offensive round, O'Neal took the initiative to give up the low post and ran to the weak side of the bottom corner to squat.

Originally, the low position on the weak side should have been Ma Long's, and Ma Long's position was occupied by O'Neill, and Ma Long could only go to the weak side at a 45-degree angle to open up space.

Kobe Bryant saw that the strong side was emptied, but he felt that there was more room for attack, and he could directly hit his back in the low post.

However, because O'Neal actively moved away from the basket, the low-post threat was temporarily removed, so the Pistons had more defensive resources, which could further enhance the breakthrough limit of Kobe Bryant and the interference of shooting.

If Kobe Bryant faces Prince, Billups's bag, then he can still find a chance to shoot, but Big Ben and Roaring Tianzun are also sandwiched, it will be very troublesome.

After being blocked, Bryant tried to play a low-post back-to-back and turn to break through, but found that the road under the basket was blocked, and he could only pass the ball to Fisher at the top of the arc.

Fisher didn't touch the ball for a while, and his hand was already cold, and after Duang's sound, the Pistons got another chance to chase the score.

As the difference narrowed to 5 points, the Zen master finally called a timeout, chose to replace O'Neal, and signaled that Kobe Bryant should share the ball and play a little more team.

However, the Lakers obviously increased the space point of Grant, but because Kobe Bryant didn't pass the ball, he was still insisting on going his own way.

At the same time, Grant also has no way to protect the rim like O'Neal.

In the end, instead of widening, the margin narrowed further.

Zen Master can't solve the trouble caused by the Pistons' defense, and can't he solve the trouble caused by Kobe's offense?

There was another pause, and the Zen master directly pressed Kobe Bryant.

The ball was back in Doon's hands, but with Bryant not on the court, Hamilton suddenly became unguardable.

Billups's hand happened to explode again, scoring two three-pointers in a row, and Doon could only pinch Billups first.

The captain of the fire is not so easy to play, and even when O'Neal is back on the court, the Lakers are playing a little hard.

By the end of the second quarter, the score was 44-46, and the Pistons led the Lakers by 2 points.

It can only be said that if you want to win the championship, it is not as easy as everyone thinks.

The Lakers may not need Kobe's offense, but Kobe's defense is indispensable.

After the start of the third quarter, the Zen master did not continue to force Kobe, but re-sent Kobe Bryant to the court.

Of course, everyone on the team supported Doon with the ball, except for Kobe.

(End of chapter)