However, the Lakers are also well aware that the Bulls have a strong bench lineup.

Therefore, in order to cope with this, the Zen master arranged for Hinrich and Odom to lead the second lineup, and Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to lead the starting lineup.

In the first quarter, Kobe Bryant was provoked by Doon to attack and indulged in singles, and Pau Gasol lacked the ball and did not play a high role on the offensive end.

The Zen master also knew what was going on on the court, so he took down Pau Gasol in the middle of the first quarter, and waited until the last three minutes of the second quarter to put Pau Gasol back on the court.

Under the careful arrangement of the Zen master, Da Gasol also played the level of an all-star level player in the way of staggered peak travel.

The Lakers also relied on more interior scoring to offset Doon's efficient scoring on off-peak travel.

At the end of the first quarter, 25-28, the Bulls only led by 3 points for the time being.

However, the ball was in the hands of the Bulls at the beginning of the second quarter, while Doon continued to lead the second team.

As soon as he came up, Doon relied on breaking through the middle distance to help the Bulls extend the difference to 5 points.

In this way, the Lakers will have to use at least two rounds to erase the point difference.

After Doon scored, the Lakers grabbed the baseline ball and tried to play a fast break, which was a way to consume the physical strength of Doon and others.

Doon took the lead in returning to defense, and the other Bulls bench players were not slow to return to defense, and the Lakers could only continue to play positional battles.

As a result, Hinrich continued to play with Pau Gasol, but the Bulls' forward attack came in time, and Hinrich was forced to pass to Odom, who pulled away to the weak side.

Odom took the ball and attacked the basket, but Doon made up for it in time and flew the ball away.

Because the basketball didn't fly far, Doon jumped again, took the ball out of the air, and then turned around and attacked a dragon.

Seeing this, the Lakers players on the court could only immediately return to defense.

Hinrich saw that Doon's fast break could not be blocked, so he could only use tactical fouls to destroy Doon's ball.

Doon reacted quickly and tried to make a three-point shot and make a shooting foul.

However, tonight is the Finals, and this little trick of stealing chickens and dogs can still be used in the regular season, but now it doesn't work very well.

So, the Bulls returned to the sideline.

As soon as Doon got the ball, Hinrich and Vujacic immediately stepped forward to pinch the ball.

I have to say that Kobe's importance is reflected in this.

Even if the offense will come up and drag down the Lakers' offense, Kobe's defense is still very important to the Lakers.

Hinrich's outside defense is certainly very good, but as a small guard to defend against a big forward like Doon, it is a food delivery and a complete point delivery!

In the Lakers, only Kobe Bryant can keep up with the lateral movement, not afraid of Doane's breakthrough, and at the same time can use his arm span and bounce to slightly limit Doon's shooting.

However, now, the Lakers are on the second lineup, and there is a lack of Kobe Bryant on the court, so Doane must send two people to limit it.

After Doon was pinched, although there was still room to shoot, and it was not impossible to shoot three points by relying on his height, in order to win, Doon still chose to pass the ball to other teammates with better offensive space.

With Webb on the sideline receiving the ball, he immediately slipped to the bottom of the basket, then drew the defense under the basket and passed the ball to Milicic, and the Bulls relied on the pass to establish a two-point advantage again.

One thing to say, it's comfortable to play with veterans who are experienced in the game.

The Bulls can get a veteran base salary, more than one million a year for nothing, to a veteran star like Webb who still has oil in the tank, this wave is really profitable.

Webb is able to hold the ball, handle the ball, pass the ball.

And Webb also knows that his physical condition has declined, and many times he can't fight hard.

It just so happens that Milicic has talent, and the stage of the finals is just right for such a young man to play.

As a result, Webb successfully activated Milicic and became the second man on the Bulls team to master Milicic's instruction manual.

That way, Doon doesn't have to pay too much attention to Milicic.

And as the Bulls continued to widen the point difference, Kobe Bryant off the court was also a little unable to sit still.

Although at the beginning of the second quarter, the Lakers also had Hinrich, Odom and Da Gasol leading the team, and the Lakers were not without anyone who could score.

However, Bryant is not on the court, and the overall temperament of the Lakers is just a little worse, in short, it does not look like a championship-level team.

The Zen master quickly noticed the situation on Kobe's side, and in order to relieve the crisis on the Lakers' court, the Zen master took the initiative to call a timeout for the first time.

After the timeout, Bryant naturally returned to the court, but Hinrich, Odom and Pau Gasol did not stop there.

Obviously, the game situation has entered the most familiar to Lakers fans, the main part of the Zen master's death.

Many people criticize Zen masters for relying on stars to win games, and even in the regular season, they frequently play the main team, excessively consume the physical energy of the stars, and increase the hidden dangers of injuries and illnesses of the stars.

However, it must be admitted that the main force is able to win!

What's more, now everything is not a problem.

After all, it's all in the finals, it's impossible to watch the substitutes lose points, and the main team is sitting on the sidelines and indifferent, right?

Stars are there to play crucial battles!

Even Leonard, who is dubbed with the smirking terms of "tired card rest" and "card not playing", often rests in the regular season, and the dragon is not the end, and the playoffs are often filled to the death, and then play at the super level of the league ruler.

Not to mention, a physical monster like Kobe!

The Lakers need Kobe Bryant, not only because Kobe can score, but also because of Kobe's tough attitude.

Kobe Bryant is a player who integrates offense and defense, and his mental attributes are full again.

Even if he couldn't score, it would be enough for Doon to drink a pot.

You must know that Kobe Bryant's defense is good, not only because of his rich defensive experience, but also because of his physical talent and defensive aggression.

The Zen master can rest assured that Kobe Bryant will defend Doon alone, because Kobe will do everything possible to stalk Doon.

Many stars have lost in the heads-up with Kobe Bryant because Kobe Bryant has rich experience in playing iron and knows how to use physical strength and fighting spirit to destroy opponents.

However, if Kobe Bryant wants to defeat Doon, it will not be so simple.

Doon is not afraid of going head-to-head with Kobe, and he is not afraid of going head-to-head with Kobe.

After all, Doon knows very well that as long as his teammates go all out and don't drop the chain, then even if he and Kobe Bryant are in tune, they can win the game.

What's more, Kobe Bryant can't redeem him.

Doon can't score, but he can still hold the ball to create a threat and pass good balls to teammates, but Kobe Bryant can't play like Doon.

Kobe Bryant still gave the ball to Hinrich and chose to trust his teammates.

And Hinrich went to connect the team and let Gasol play at a better level.

However, the strength of the other players of the Bulls still came into play.

Comparatively, the Bulls are the more experienced side in the Finals.

At 47-58, the first half was played, and the Bulls had built an 11-point lead. (End of chapter)