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Chapter 34 Starts "Shark Cutting" (today's first update)
After both sides sent out the second team, the game finally played "normally". After all, the Heat's substitute players are not very used to the rhythm of running and bombing, and the long-range shots are not so accurate.

On the Lakers side, Kobe started the singles mode. He shot from inside and outside and continued to attack with the ball.

Eddie Jones on the Heat's side also confronted him tit for tat. They were all at the All-Star level. Who's afraid of Who?
If it is the "Black Mamba" after 2005, there are very few people in the league who can match it. It can be said that they can be counted on one hand.But now it is 2000, and Kobe is still far from his peak.

This can be seen from his average of 22.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game last season. Kobe at his peak was more than this kind of performance.

This season is the fifth season of his career. He has averaged 40 minutes per game and can get 29.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

Looking at the data alone, it seems that he is no different from his peak period, but senior fans know that Kobe has not yet practiced the "big killer" fadeaway jumper in the future, and most of the offense is still based on breakthroughs.

It can be said that Kobe in this period is actually similar to LeBron James in the "childhood". The breakthrough is indeed sharp enough, but the long-range shot is really unreliable.

Like most players, Kobe is not a rookie or peak player. He was just a substitute in his rookie season, averaging only 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

He made great progress in the second season, averaging 26 minutes per game, scoring 15.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists, but he is still a substitute—what is the sixth man not a substitute?

In the third season, Kobe finally entered the starting lineup, averaging 37.9 minutes per game, scoring 19.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

For example, Vince Carter, who averaged 25.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season, led the Toronto Raptors to the sixth position in the Eastern Conference;

In the second half of this quarter, the Lakers did not dare to pass the ball to O'Neal, because passing him would also be fouled by the opponent and sent to the free throw line.

As we all know, although "Shark" is mighty and invincible, his free throws have always been his Achilles' heel. This time he "lived up to expectations"... he missed both free throws.

O'Neal hasn't run back yet, but both Grant and Horry are 208cm tall, which is logically enough to protect the backcourt rebound.

In this way, the Heat launched a fast break whenever they had a chance. Although the hit rate was not particularly high, the offense was quite smooth, and the offensive and defensive rhythm was very fast.

Looking back, the Lakers once again passed the ball to O'Neal to hit the inside. This time, before he reached the basket, Coswell hugged him directly.

That's good enough for a third-year player, but others of his generation have done better.

Kevin Garnett averaged 22.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5 assists per game last season. His performance was quite comprehensive, and he also led the team to sixth place in the Western Conference;
Allen Iverson is even better. Last season, he averaged 28.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, directly leading the team to fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

"Kenny, it seems that Pat is going to 'cut a shark' today?" Barkley laughed with great interest, "It seems that he has nothing to do with Shaq!"

On the Lakers side, as long as O'Neal gets the ball close to the basket, someone from the Heat will always come forward and foul him.

If the opponent's defense speed is fast enough, they will also adjust their tactics to a half-court offensive run and bomb, that is, the five players on the field will look for opportunities by constantly moving and passing the ball. Once there is an open or misplaced opportunity, they will shoot without hesitation.

Throughout the second quarter, O'Neal made only 14 of 6 free throws and scored only 2 points in the sports game. That goal was still scored against a foul, but he failed to make the extra penalty.

"Doo..." It's impossible not to call a foul on this ball!
This kind of action is like wrestling, how can it be like playing basketball?
O'Neill was so depressed that he had no choice but to walk to the free throw line.

于是科比获得了更多的进攻机会，不过他的进攻效率却不高。第二节后半段他上场仅4分钟，4次出手仅命中1球。加上前面的表现，他半场总共20投8中，其中三分球5投1中，加上罚球2投2中拿到19分3篮板3助攻。

In this way, the players on the Lakers are center O'Neal, power forward Grant, small forward Horry, shooting guard Ryder and point guard Fisher.

But this rebound was snatched by Marley. He didn't delay after snatching the rebound, and quickly passed it to Carter on the other side. Carter scored 2 points with a knife in his hand.

"Beep..." Another foul.

Obviously, the young and energetic Kobe is no longer willing to sit only as the second head of the team... He wants to take the boss's seat from O'Neal.

The Lakers requested a timeout, replaced Kobe, Medvedenko, Fox and Harper, and replaced O'Neal, Fisher, Grant and Isiah Ryder.

"That's right... If Alonzo was on the court, the Heat wouldn't be so passive!" Smith said solemnly, "Although Alonzo can hardly restrain Shaq, he is still much better than other centers!"

Turning around, Grant took off the rebound and immediately passed it to Hardaway. Hardaway ran as fast as if he had a small motor on his leg. When he reached the frontcourt, he opened his hand and made a three-pointer... The ball was short and hit the front of the basket.

科比与琼斯单挑了整整八个回合，最终科比8投5中砍下10分，琼斯8投4中得到8分，热火和湖人暂时以38:38打平。

In fact, if you have to PK, Uncle Mu, Deng Daida and Mourning are still slightly inferior to O'Neill. "Peak Shark" is so incomprehensible, facing him, it seems... there is no other way but to "cut the shark".

O'Neill made one of two free throws this time, and Coswell's foul once again achieved his goal.

The four major centers in the 90s were Olajuwon, Robinson, Ewing and O'Neal. Now, except for O'Neal, who is at the peak of his career, the other three have gradually aged and lost their courage.

Since the start of this season, Kobe has played very hard, wishing to score 30 or 40 points every game, and his current scoring average is higher than that of O'Neal.

"Running and bombing" does not mean that every ball has to launch a fast break. The Heat's "fast whirlwind" in this game is just a slow retreat against O'Neal.

Among the current inside players in the league, it is estimated that only "African Mountain" Mutombo, "Stone Buddha" Duncan and "Iron Man" Mourning can face this "big shark".

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What makes Kobe feel the most heartbroken is... everyone is the boss of the team!

After O'Neal came on the court, he would naturally have to play the ball. When he dribbled the ball, he pushed his butt backwards, and Coswell was ejected two meters away with a "ahhh!"

It was too late to say it, and then it was too late, I saw Coswell jumped over and directly hung on O'Neill.

The Heat also made personnel adjustments. Jones and Fowler were replaced, Grant and Hardaway were replaced, and they played double point guards.

Of course, O'Neal is in full swing right now, not to mention the current Kobe, even if Jordan was pulled into this Lakers team three years ago, it may be difficult to shake O'Neal's status.

The Heat launched a fast break again, this time Hardaway missed a breakthrough layup.The Lakers turned around and continued to feed O'Neal, but Coswell made another foul, and O'Neal made one of two free throws.

O'Neal's performance in the second quarter was not good, but his performance in the first quarter was explosive, scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists in the half.

热火这边琼斯得到16分2助攻，哈达威12分6助攻，格兰特8分7篮板，梅森8分8篮板，王大林14分4篮板4助攻。

At the end of the half game, the Heat temporarily lead the defending champion Lakers with 64:60, which can be regarded as a moderate upset.

And he scored 64 points at halftime, which also set a record for the Heat's halftime scoring this season.

(End of this chapter)