NBA: The start beat Kobe Bryant in his old age

Chapter 181 You can only pretend in front of me!

Such a leading edge is not too small.

In the away locker room, while the players were still resting on chairs, Scott took the tactical board and quickly arranged the tactics for the second half.

Since the first half was played well, the tactical arrangement for the second half did not change much.

Soon, the second half started, and it was Lin Tian who received the most attention from the Lakers.

Paul George's single defense against Lin Tian is not enough. Pacers guard George Hill is ready to double-team at any time.

Lin Tian passed the ball very calmly in the face of double-teams, either passing the ball to Kobe on the wing, or passing the ball to Howard.

Even if the two of them don't have a good chance to catch the ball, Lin Tian can still pass the ball to Clarkson and Tucker, both of whom have shooting ability.

Paul George's singles against Lin Tian, ​​although the hand feeling has begun to improve, but there is a feeling of isolation and helplessness.

Vogel adjusted his tactics in time to let the Pacers players play more outside. Paul George also began to find his teammates to seek cover, and the score slowly narrowed.

At the end of the third quarter, Duan Lintian had a rest, and Nick Young replaced him. When Nick Young came on the court, he said to Lin Tian: "Lin! Leave it to me!"

Lin Tian nodded: "Be careful, pickled peppers may not rest for a while."

Sure enough, Vogel did not arrange for Paul George to rest.

Without the restrictions of Lin Tian, ​​Paul George was resurrected with full blood!Where Nick Young could defend against Paul George, he was shot a three-pointer by Paul George.

In terms of height, Nick Young is at a disadvantage, and his body against Nick Young is no better than Paul George, not to mention his often distracted defense.

Even if Nick Young is not distracted today, he can't stop Paul George at all.

Paul George, who was extremely depressed by Lin Tian just now, finally found a place to vent.

Next, he scored another three-pointer and a layup against Nick Young, and the atmosphere at home was also lifted.

Nick Young finally returned a two-pointer and said to Paul George: "You can only pretend in front of me!"

Paul George was not angry: "I just can blow you up!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Tucker on the side patted Nick Young on the shoulder and asked Nick Young to play the fourth position, while he came to play the third position to face Paul George.

Although Nick Yang has a temper, he also knows his own weight. He didn't insist on continuing to defend Pickled Pepper, and handed over this task to Tucker.

Tucker's advantage is defense. Since he joined the Lakers, the Lakers' defensive ability has improved visibly.

If Lin Tian hadn't restricted Paul George tightly in front of him, he would have imagined that Scott would volunteer to defend Paul George.

Facing Tucker, Paul George held the ball in his hand, and he used crossover again to get past Tucker.

Unlike Nick Young, Tucker's defensive experience and defensive habits are very good. He used his extremely fast speed to keep up with Paul George's footsteps.

Paul George wanted to play back, but was blocked by Tucker's thick body.

No way, after collecting the ball, he could only use his height advantage to shoot a three-pointer!
Swish!The ball crashed into the net!

Whoa!

The audience cheered constantly. Since Lin Tian rested, Paul George has scored three three-pointers!He felt hot, and Lin Tian scratched his head and scratched his cheeks, wishing he could rush up again and continue to defend Pickled Pepper.

The ball returned to the Lakers. Nick Young got the ball and made a blind shot without waiting for his teammates to settle down. Naturally, he missed.

He shook his head dejectedly, and Scott on the sidelines almost jumped up in a hurry.

The initiative seems to be in the hands of the Pacers again.

After halftime, Paul George reached out for the ball. After getting the ball, he dribbled the ball outside the three-point line and jumped up to shoot.

Tucker didn't expect that Paul George would suddenly choose to shoot a three-pointer. He rushed over, and George took advantage of the opportunity to touch Tucker!At the same time, the basketball in his hand was also thrown out, but it was a three-point shot, but...

Beep!Whistle!

The referee blew Tucker's foul, and it was still a three-point foul!
Now Tucker can't sit still anymore!Immediately spread his hands and went to the referee and asked: "Where is this foul? It is obviously a very clean defense, okay?"

The referee didn't listen to Tucker's explanation, and started gesturing to the technical table, and then let Paul George stand on the free throw line.

Many home fans got up and danced excitedly.

On the Lakers bench, Howard showed a depressed look, and Kobe shook his head frequently.

Paul George's ability to make fouls is actually very strong. He averaged 6 free throws per game this season. This is because his shooting fakes are very realistic and can often deceive people.

Booker, the iron-blooded tough guy, was obviously deceived this time!
When Paul George made all three free throws, the Pacers actually overtook the score, and there were still 20 seconds left in the third quarter.

After the Lakers missed the last offense, they came to the intermission.

Coach Scott, a good old man, also rarely lost his temper with Nick Young: "Nick! Basketball is a five-person game! It's not your solo! That damn ball needs to work!"

Nick Young has been in the league for so many years, and many coaches have said such things to him, and his ears are getting callused.

But he also knew that if he had been more accurate just now, if Paul George hadn't scored so many points, he wouldn't have been blamed...

"Coach, it's my fault. I couldn't guard against Paul George." Nick Young honestly admitted his mistake.

Scott was very surprised. Nick Young almost never took the initiative to admit his mistakes. Even if he was really wrong, he has changed this season.

Lin Tian, ​​who had been sitting on the bench, stood up at the right time: "Coach Scott, let me play at the beginning of the fourth quarter."

If they don't play again, they may be overturned today.

Of course Scott has no objection, in fact he also thinks so: "Alright! Don't be in a hurry, stabilize the situation, and don't let them rush..."

hum...

Soon, the intermission was over, and players from both sides returned to the court.

Paul George on the Pacers took a break, and the Lakers played Clarkson, Nick Young, Lin Tian, ​​Channing Frye and Howard.

Except for Clarkson, several other players are over two meters, which can be regarded as a lineup of big men.

At this time, defending Lin Tian was an unknown striker named Chase Budinger.

Even Paul George can't guard against Lin Tian, ​​let alone a role player of the team.

Lin Tian returned to the court and began to take care of everything. He was like a fish returning to the water. He scored three goals in a row and overtook the score again.

In desperation, just over a minute into the fourth quarter, Vogel replaced George again, the Lakers also switched back to the main force, and the two sides began the final competition.

(End of this chapter)