NBA: The start beat Kobe Bryant in his old age

Chapter 27 Cousins' Dismissal

The time came to 08:30 in the evening, and the game between the Lakers and the Kings officially began.

The starting players from both sides took off their training clothes and walked to the middle circle one by one while doing warm-up moves.

Kings starters: Rajon Rondo, Ben McLemore, Quincy Asch, Rudy Gay, DeMarcus Cousins.

The Lakers' starters are: Lu Wei, Kobe, Lin Tian, ​​Nance Jr. and Hibbert.

With the whistle of the referee, the jump ball in the middle circle started.

Hibbert and Cousins ​​both took off at the same time, but the ball was pushed out by Cousins ​​and Rondo received the ball.

Rondo is the league's top point guard and a well-known tactical master.

He dribbled the ball steadily to the frontcourt of the Kings, and at the same time shouted to direct his teammates to move.

Lu Wei is responsible for defending Rondo on the Lakers side.

Rondo asked Ben McLemore to play a pick-and-roll, and then rushed to the inside by surprise, but Kobe, who had already switched defenses, failed to keep up with Rondo.

Seeing this, Nance Jr. on the inside could only rush over to defend, but when Rondo was facing him, he suddenly grabbed the ball with one hand and made a pass behind him.

Nance Jr. thought that Rondo was going to pass the ball to Cousins, but he didn't expect that Rondo just made a fake pass.

The ball was not passed, and Rondo easily put the ball into the basket while Nance Jr. was distracted.

This is Rondo's signature layup move. He doesn't use it much, but it is extremely efficient.

The Kings gave the Lakers a blow from the very beginning.

There were warm cheers in the Golden No. [-] arena.

Hibbert at the basket quickly picked up the ball and passed it to Lu Wei.

Lu Wei dribbled the ball across half court and passed the ball to Kobe.

Although Kobe is a shooting guard, the ball for the Lakers is often in his hands.

Bryant has reduced his ball handling this season.

He didn't hit the first ball, but passed it to Lin Tian on the flank.

Lin Tian was facing Kings small forward Quincy Ash.

He has seen this player's data before.

This person is basically a fringe player. He has been in the league for several years, gets a basic salary, and roams around in various teams.

He is basically a fake starter in the Kings, and his playing time is not as good as a few substitutes.

The Kings sent such a player to defend themselves, do they have confidence in him?
Lin Tian didn't think too much, he began to change direction drastically.

He is tall and long-legged, and he changes direction erratically. Quincy Axi was soon shaken by Lin Tian's change of direction, causing his body to lose his center of gravity.

He broke through successfully and went straight to the inside.

Cousins ​​and Gay probably didn't expect their small forward to be passed so easily.

Coupled with the cover of Nance Jr. and Hibbert, Cousins ​​saw Lin Tian rushing to the basket and dunking directly before Cousins ​​had time to make up the defense!

The arena that was bustling just now became a little quieter.

The Kings served the ball. After Rondo dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, he did not break through. Instead, he passed the ball to Cousins, who was already in place on the inside.

After Cousins ​​received the ball, he used his physical advantage to forcefully squeeze Hibbert away, and then dunked the ball in a dry field.

His body has too much advantage over Hibbert!
Although Hibbert is only 30 years old, his injury has caused his state to decline steadily every season. He is no longer in the state of the Pacers.

The Lakers served, and Lu Wei chose singles this time, but the ball hit the iron.

Cousins ​​grabbed the rebound, he passed the ball to Rondo, and ran to the front court to ask for the ball. After getting the ball, he hit a two-pointer against Hibbert. Not only that, but also caused Hibbert's defensive foul. This is a standard 2+1!

After scoring this 2+1, Cousins ​​did not yell at Hibbert, but looked at Lin Tian near the three-point line.

Lin Tian was a little dumbfounded, but he actually liked Cousins' straightforward character.

It's just that Cousins ​​doesn't seem to like him very much.

Cousins ​​also made a free throw, and the Lakers fell behind by 5 points.

Kobe hit a single and hit the iron again. The basketball was grabbed by Gay and passed to Rondo in time.

Cousins ​​once again raised his hand inside for a position, and Rondo also gave him the ball.

After receiving the ball, Cousins ​​​​started his back play which he is quite good at.

When he dribbles the ball to a position where he can comfortably shoot, he is ready to shoot, and he has always been a surefire shot from this position.

Cousins ​​first made a jumping motion, tricked Hibbert and let Hibbert take the lead.

When Hibbert was about to hit the ground, he took off and threw the ball.

At this time, Rondo's voice suddenly came: "Be careful behind you!"

Cousins, who had already thrown the ball, didn't understand the situation at all, and he saw a big hand appearing above his head.

"Crack!" The big hand slammed the ball that Cousins ​​had just thrown!It hit Hibbert on the shoulder and bounced into Kobe's hand.

It wasn't until this time that Cousins ​​realized that it was Lin Tian who covered him!

Kobe picked up the ball and immediately dribbled forward, but he only took two steps when a gust of wind hit!Lin Tian ran directly in front of him!

Seeing this, Kobe hurriedly passed the ball to Lin Tian.

Although there were already two guards of the Kings under the basket, Lin Tian bypassed them with a standard European step and scored the ball.

This attack like a dragon made Cousins ​​​​still stunned.

He didn't expect to be blocked at all just now.

And the cap was taken from behind his back!It completely made him unresponsive.

When Lin Tian ran back to defend, Cousins ​​said in a deep voice, "Rookie, your speed is pretty good."

"Thank you for the compliment." Lin Tian smiled, "But I won't let you."

Cousins ​​smiled rarely: "I will score 40 points tonight! Your inside line is vulnerable!"

After finishing this sentence, he received the ball from Rondo again.

This time Cousins ​​was a lot more careful, always on guard against Lin Tian, ​​and then scored the ball against Hibbert.

After the Lakers served the ball, Lu Wei gave the ball directly to Lin Tian.

Looking at Lu Wei at the top of the arc and Kobe on the flanks, Lin Tian smiled helplessly.

There are basically no players who are good off the ball on their side, and Nance Jr. and Hibbert are crowded inside...

Lin Tian, ​​who is not too accurate for three-pointers, broke through to the inside after taking a small step this time.

Quincy Asch couldn't stop him at all and watched him rush inside.

Cousins ​​had already expected that Lin Tian would rush inside.

He was blocked by Lin Tian just now, but now he just wants to pay back.

But he didn't dare to go too far from the paint area, after all, he had to beware of Hibbert and prevent Lin Tian from passing the ball.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian had come to the paint area.

Facing Cousins, Lin Tian kicked the soles of his feet on the floor suddenly, and his whole body flew up instantly.

Cousins, who is 2.11 meters tall, smiled instead, and he also raised his hands and jumped straight away!It is bound to block Lin Tian's ball and regain the face that was just lost!
(End of this chapter)