NBA opening draw to twilight Shaquille O'Neal

Chapter 866
Wang Zelin is looking forward to the series with the Lakers, and the Trail Blazers players are also looking forward to it. After all, the opponent is the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the two super giants in the NBA. Its head star Kobe Bryant is even vaguely known as "the greatest NBA player in the first decade of the 21st century". How can young Trail Blazers not be excited to play against such a legendary player?
At the same time, there is another highlight in this game, that is, Kobe and Carter, two super guards who were famous in the league at the beginning of the century, finally met for the first time on the playoffs stage.

Kobe has played for the Lakers for 20 years in his career. His honor was born. He is the most accomplished shooting guard of the four major shooting guards at the beginning of the century.

It's just that, for these two playoff veterans, Kobe has always played in the West, while Carter has played in the East most of the time, so the two have never met on the playoffs stage.

终于到了本赛季季后赛第二轮，96年选秀的13号秀科比和98年选秀的5号秀卡特，分别在37岁高龄和39岁高龄的生涯晚年，迎来首次交手。

Young fans don't think it's anything, Kobe has a big name and a high honor, and they have long been familiar with it.

But Carter, some young fans even got to know Carter for the first time through the highlights of Carter's career played on the big screen before the Trail Blazers game. Only then did they realize that the No. 15 veteran at the end of the Trail Blazers bench was so Dior when he was young!
For many old fans, this wave of hype before the league game is undoubtedly another wave of memory killing.

Obviously, this wave of operations by Bald Touhua is absolutely perfect, which can be regarded as weakening the impact of Durant's departure from the team to a certain extent.

On the Lakers side, Kobe has also been looking forward to playing against the Trail Blazers in the playoffs for a long time.

Two years ago, when Kobe was full of ambition and planned to lead the Zijin Army to hit the championship again, he was defeated by the Blazers in the first round and was embarrassingly eliminated 0-4.

For the proud Zijin fans and players, that is an out-and-out shame.

So tonight, the Purple and Gold Legion aims to avenge the previous shame and avenge the Blazers' sweep.

At the same time, Kobe now knows that the structure of the league has already changed. The Lakers management introduced Paul this season to help him complete his dream of the sixth championship in his career!
Kobe has long been the unshakable second shooting guard in history. He knows that no matter how hard he chases at this stage, he will not be able to catch up with the high-ranking black brine egg.

Of course, it would be great if he could win more championships, equal to that black stewed egg in terms of the number of championships.

In addition, looking at the opponents he is about to face, as a veteran super giant spanning the 90s, the first decade of the new century, and the second decade of the new century, Kobe feels sincerely ecstatic that he can still compete with the best players of the new generation in the playoffs!

Perhaps, compared to the championship, the best team and so on, Kobe at this age has already seen it, and his mentality has gradually changed to enjoying the fun brought by basketball and the excitement brought by intense games.

Tonight, there happened to be an opponent on the opposite side that made Kobe very excited-Wang Zelin!

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At 19:58, the referee signaled both sides to enter the field first.

Wang Zelin looked at the five Lakers players who were walking on the field in the opposite rest area, ready to enjoy the baptism of the Rose Garden Arena!
The Trail Blazers are still the regular starting lineup: Lillard, Button, Batum, Aldridge, Wang Zelin.

On the Lakers side, they sent the strongest lineup of Paul, Kobe, Derek Williams, Gasol, and Roy Hibbert.

In addition, there are two bench gangsters, Louis Williams and Brandon Bass, on the bench, as well as veteran Caron Butler, who was recruited to the Lakers by Lakers general manager Kupchak in the middle of the season like Derek Williams.

It was revealed that the introduction of Caron Butler was Kobe's idea, and after the veteran left the Kings and joined the Lakers for the second time, with Kobe's help, he quickly regained his passion for the game, and his state has also improved. He averaged 8+4 per game in the regular season and 7+3 per game in the playoffs.

Opening jump ball.

Wang Zelin and Hibbert came to the middle circle. The latter looked bitter, probably because he knew he was going to suffer tonight.

"Snapped!"

The referee threw the ball into the air, the ball jumped to Wang Zelin, and Button and Batum immediately came down from the two wings.

Lillard advanced quickly after receiving the ball and did not pass it immediately, because the Lakers were mentally prepared for Hibbert's failure to jump the ball and retreated early.

At the same time, Kobe and Derek Williams immediately followed Button and Batum closely, and were ready to cut off the passing line. Although Lillard speeded up, his mind was very clear.

At this time, Kobe shook off Hibbert and played a pick-and-roll with Ladd. After the pick-and-roll, he immediately cut into the penalty area, and Lillard threw the ball high.

"boom!"

Gasol's defense was slow, and Wang Zelin succeeded in the alley-oop.

Wang Zelin helped the team win the first attack, and there was a huge cheer from the audience.

The cheers were like a tsunami and a huge wave, sweeping towards the Lakers players.

Amidst the sound waves, it seems that every step is going against the wind, which is extremely difficult.

At this moment, even Kobe and Paul, who were seasoned, didn't look dignified.

"Nice job! But you should wear it higher next time, you know I can."

Wang Zelin retreated immediately after landing, and smiled after high-fiving Lillard.

Lillard nodded again and again, and quickly joined the retreating team.

Offensive and defensive transitions, the Lakers attack.

Due to Kobe's performance of 28.5 points per game in the first round, the Trail Blazers were extremely afraid. Lillard did not dare to let go of Paul, and Batum wanted to defend Derek Williams. The perimeter defense was restricted.

Fortunately, the Lakers' starting center Hibbert has limited offensive methods and lacks speed and explosive power, allowing Wang Zelin to distract and pay attention to Kobe.

But Wang Zelin's focus is ultimately within the three-point line. At this time, Kobe has changed his game style and switched to a large number of off-ball shots. In the past two seasons, his partners Rondo and Paul have honed his superb off-ball running skills.

Don't forget, this black Mamba was once the king of the Western Conference finals and one of the most experienced players in the entire Western Conference playoffs, so it is naturally not so easy to be held down.

Paul controls the court from the perimeter while observing the positioning of his teammates, especially the weak side.

The weak side, now the left side, with Gasol in the left corner and Kobe at 45 degrees from the arc.

Suddenly, Gasol started to run to the paint, attracting everyone's attention, but at this time, Bryant also suddenly moved to the corner.

Just when Barton was about to pounce, he was blocked by Gasol. Paul saw the opportunity and immediately gave it to Kobe, who decisively pulled up the three-point line from the left bottom corner.

"Shh!"

The basketball is hollow through the net, and the three-pointer is effective.

3:2, the Lakers lead.

"Hey, the Lakers played well, using Gasol's cut to attract the Blazers' defensive attention, and then when Kobe ran to the bottom corner, he also helped to block the defender, allowing the Lakers to get this open opportunity."

Zhang Lili said in surprise.

Ahem, how could the Lakers' game be without him?

"Both sides played very well in the first offense, but the Blazers didn't do a good job defending this time. Will they make any changes!" Yu Jia asked.

Trail Blazers attack.

In the same style of play, after the pick-and-roll, Wang Zelin ran to the basket, Hibbert and Derek Williams double-teamed, and Batum was emptied.

Batum didn't ask for the ball, and followed Derek Williams into the paint, entangled him, and set a screen for Wang Zelin.

As for Aldridge and Button, both were pulled to the flanks, the former on the left and the latter on the right, both pulled beyond the three-point line.

Taking advantage of the entanglement between Derek Williams and Batum, Wang Zelin used his faster movement speed to get out of the basket.

At this time, Lillard's pass came in.

Wang Zelin received the ball and saw that Hibbert was covering him from behind. He immediately turned around and was about to break through the latter and hit the gap behind him.

When Hibbert saw it, he quickly retreated to a reasonable collision zone going south. This is exactly what Wang Zelin intended to turn around. The Lakers don't have many insides available, so his first goal now is not only to score, but also to cause damage.

When Hibbert retreated, he immediately followed up. After dribbling, he carried the latter and began to hit the basket with his back.

At this time, Derek Williams squeezed Batum away and rushed over.

Wang Zelin backed Hibbert in an instant. The latter weighed 122 kilograms and could be regarded as a first-tier player in the league, but he was still inferior to him.

Then he stomped on his left foot, turned around, and took another step forward with both feet, and suddenly burst up, and with a bang, he dunked Hibbert.

Seeing this scene, Derek Williams, who was coming to help defend, was also frightened, and hurriedly stepped on the brakes, and then he heard the referee's whistle, and Hibbert was fouled by the thug.

"And one!"

The audience next to him screamed excitedly, and Wang Zelin's buckle instantly ignited their enthusiasm.

"Good shot! Beautiful dunk!"

"The Blazers will win! Come on, Wang, beat the opponent!"

"Wang, give it another buckle! Let the people of Los Angeles know whose territory this is!"

In the Rose Garden Arena, all the fans were in a frenzy. O'Neill and Nu Riyue, who were sitting in the front row, stood up even more excitedly.

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At the same time, the headquarters of the Golden State Warriors, in the player lounge.

Coach Kerr gathered the Warriors players who had no fight today to watch today's game.

Seeing that Wang Zelin started the game with an alley-oop dunk, and the second one was a brutal 2+1, all the players and the head coach turned their attention to BoGte.

BoGte was a little uncomfortable to see, and sighed: "Why are you looking at me? That guy is a monster, I can't handle it alone!"

Thompson shook his head, and couldn't help saying with emotion: "This guy should go to fight with the four major centers in the 90s of the last century. It's a foul in this era!"

Green waved his big black arm, and his rough voice sounded: "We are the invincible team in the Western Conference this year. It doesn't matter if that guy is strong alone. Basketball is a sport of five people. As long as we have firm belief, we will definitely be able to beat him." them!"

The primary school student who is the boss of the Warriors is still confident and smiles lightly: "Okay, let's concentrate on watching the game. The Spurs will not come tomorrow. Those old guys are not so easy to deal with."

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Rose Garden Stadium.

The sidelines cheered one after another, and the Lakers players on the field were silent.

Gasol on the other side of the basket was silent. Wang Zelin shocked him, and at the same time, some unfriendly memories appeared in his mind.

"Beautiful! Hibbert thug foul." Yu Jia roared excitedly.

"You sent such a guy to guard against me, it's ridiculous!"

Ignoring Hibbert who was dunked to the ground, Wang Zelin turned his head to look at the other Lakers players, and roared out with a ferocious expression.

As soon as this remark came out, the anger of the Lakers players was immediately detonated, and everyone turned their attention.

If eyes could kill, Wang Zelin would have died eight hundred times.

It's a pity that the murderous eyes of the Lakers players didn't have any impact on Wang Zelin. Standing on the free throw line, he steadily made extra free throws and scored 2+1.

5:3, the Blazers lead by two points.

Kobe glanced at Hibbert, shook his head, and walked over to communicate.

"Roy, I need you to stand up to the king, don't give him too much shot space, you can do this, I believe in you." Kobe said.

At this time, Hibbert also realized that there was a problem with his defense. He shouldn't be so weak. He should be tough so that he can face that damned No. 36 head-on.

"Don't worry, Kobe, I will do it, I promise." Hibbert nodded.

Next, the Lakers attacked again.

Since Kobe was in a better state today, everyone else looked for Kobe and passed the ball to him.

After Kobe received the ball in the low post, facing Button's defense, he chose his usual post-up singles.

After a half-turn, a small throw under the basket scored the ball.

At 5:5, the two sides tied.

"Yes!"

On the sidelines, the young coach Luke Walton clenched his fists and screamed after seeing Kobe score.

On the court, Kobe also turned his head and glanced at Wang Zelin provocatively behind the camera.

The eye contact between the bosses of the two sides was also captured by the director and played on the big screen.

Wang Zelin shook his head secretly.

No way, Barton faced Kobe, and the gap in strength was a bit big.

Don't forget, Kobe here did not suffer from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Although he is old, when he used the system test before the game, he found that Cory still had a comprehensive strength evaluation of 90 points.

Compared with when he was young, the Black Mamba's defensive deterrence is far less than back then, but the offensive damage has not dropped too much.

Purely speaking, the degree of threat to the Trail Blazers, as the Lakers' current No. 93 star in the team, Paul, who has a score of [-], is far less than Kobe.

(End of this chapter)