godfather in black

Chapter 69 070: Kobe Killer

070: Kobe Killer

"This goal...scored...it's incredible." Smith seemed stunned by the scene just now, and then Smith resumed his tone and continued: "It is still possible to throw such a ball in a state of haste and loss of balance. It can be seen that Bryant's usual basic skills."

Barkley went on to say: "The referee's whistle sounded at the same time, 3+1! Bryant once again performed a miracle. In the first quarter, we only saw the contest between Webber and Duncan, and it seemed that he had been forgotten. But, in the first quarter In the end, Kobe will forever remember him in those who forgot him."

Yes, the goal was scored.Bryant's ultra-long-range buzzer three-pointer actually made it, and it also caused a foul by Manu Ginobili.

Ginobili looked down, watching Kobe complete the penalty shot.The dejected Argentine Yaodao returned to the bench, and Popovich did not speak out to blame. "Manu, I know you're crazy again, but it's not your fault. We need your spirit. It's only four points. There are three quarters left in the game. You can answer them with 24 points, can't you?"

Ginobili watched Popovich in silence for a long time, then he clenched his fists and his eyes became sharper.There is no need for language, Popovich knows, and the Spurs players all know that the Argentine is angry.

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Even though Kobe played bravely at the end of the first quarter, the Lakers still fell into a disadvantage after the start of the second quarter.Facing the Spurs' tough defense, the Lakers' offense was completely passive.It's like a boxer trying to punch, but he hits the cotton with a punch, and there are needles hidden in the cotton.

The Lakers' fight against the bench lineup can be said to be a complete failure. Sasha Vujacic has been in a state of sleepwalking since the game against the Bulls, and Walton was unable to pass even the ball defended by Brent Barry.The offense of the Lakers' substitute players relied entirely on Odom alone. Fortunately, Odom did not become the "Sleepwalker" today. He scored 7 points by himself, helping the Lakers temporarily bite the score.

"Sir, our substitutes are not as good as our opponents in terms of experience and strength." Brown-Shaw said very worriedly.Qin Tao also looked worried, "The point difference is not too big now. That old guy Popovich is not a light-saving lamp. Now they are two games behind the Suns in record. If they beat us, the team's The morale will definitely be boosted." After Qin Tao finished speaking, he glanced at Brown sitting on the bench, "This is my last secret weapon, and he is the only one. Popovich doesn't know it yet. '

Every attack, the Spurs pass the ball to the most appropriate place to shoot.Every time they defend, the Spurs will surround the Lakers' ball-handling players layer by layer. When the Lakers' players dribble the ball into a dead end, the Spurs' counterattack opportunity will come.The dull game made the fans drowsy. Fortunately, Kobe and others are coming back again.

In the fifth minute of the second quarter, Qin Tao replaced Kobe Bryant and Kwame Brown.As soon as Kobe was on the court, Popovich sent Bowen up.

"Kobe's performance was greatly restricted by that old guy!" Brown-Shaw said helplessly.

Qin Tao looked at the man who found his career destination in San Antonio at the age of 30, with emotion and hatred.He lamented that it was difficult for Bowen to meet his confidant, but at the same time he hated it. Why didn't he come to Los Angeles?Today, the Lakers' lineup is basically complete, and what they lack the most is a defensive master on the front line.

"Kobe's killer deserves his reputation!" After Bowen made another mistake in defending Kobe, Qin Tao had to lament that Bowen's defensive skill is indeed well-deserved.What if he is black?Is Johnson-Stockton black?But his statue stands forever at the gate of the Energy Solution Center to guard Utah, inheriting the spirit of Utah's iron and blood.

In 2 minutes of playing, Kobe made zero shots from four shots.The Spurs seized the opportunity to quickly expand the point difference. Barry, Horry, and Bowen each hit a three-pointer, and the point difference between the Lakers and the Spurs was instantly widened to 13 points.Qin Tao made a pause gesture to the referee.Although Qin Tao didn't like calling a timeout, he had no choice but to call a timeout in this situation. If he didn't do anything, he would fall into hell!
"Try to move the ball to the inside as soon as possible. Bryant, you mainly play a restraining role on the outside and don't let the opponent have a chance to shrink the defense." Qin Tao pointed to Brown, "except our tactics start from the inside, Brown you play on the inside Sitting strong, split the ball when you are double-teamed, and you come out to pick and roll Bryant, understand? If this continues, their three carriages have been sitting on the sidelines, and we will become more and more passive."

After rearranging the tactics, the Lakers' offense went much smoother.Although Kobe Killer has a lot of experience in defending fast and not too strong guards, but when the Lakers have an advantage inside, he can't play a big role alone. His biggest role is defense rather than offense.Although he let Kobe play hand-in-hand, the Lakers still relied on Brown's dominance in the interior to regain the situation.

"Brown played very smartly today! The timing of splitting the ball and hitting hard is very good." Smith said seriously.

Barkley also nodded, "If Brown can be like today every night, then in the near future, the NBA will have another terrifying inside player."

This time, Smith and Barkley were surprisingly on the same page.Glancing at each other, Smith said, "I feel like Brown is the one who decides the outcome tonight."

"I feel the same way." This time, the two stood on the same front again.

54 to 52, the Lakers chased the point difference to only two points.With Brown's smart pick-and-roll and passing, Kobe suddenly broke out and scored six points in a row, and caused Bowen to foul twice.Popovich never expected that the champion of parallel imports who has been criticized by others suddenly exerted his strength.He quickly called a timeout.

With 3 minutes left in the halftime game, Qin Tao knew that the Spurs' GDP would come back after this timeout, and the Lakers could only do their best.With the Spurs' three carriages on the court at the same time, their defense will be even more terrifying. Duncan's ability to step forward to defend within the three-second zone is indeed a headache.However, Bowen, known as the "Kobe Killer" in this quarter, was fouled twice, and he couldn't let go, which may be good news for the Lakers.

In any game with the Spurs, the score will not be high.In the last 3 minutes of the second quarter, the two teams scored 4 points and 3 points respectively.The Lakers made a three-pointer from Kobe Bryant at 45 degrees to the left of the three-point line, plus Odom's two free throws.And the Spurs just hit a super long-range three-pointer by the Argentine demon knife.

At the end of halftime, 57 to 56, the point difference is only one point...

(End of this chapter)