Healing Basketball

Chapter 257 257. The Invincible Shark!
After the pre-match interviews, the two teams were doing their own preparations, and no one communicated with the other.

The relationship between the two teams is really as bad as it needs to be, and it is no problem to describe it as the same situation.

In 5 years, this is the 4th time the two teams have met in the playoffs!
Originally, the grievances were deep, but after the regular season this season, the hostile atmosphere between the two teams became more intense.

A topic that the TV commentators are discussing now-how many times will Kobe be thrown up in this series?

The pre-match preparation time is over, and the referee notifies the two teams to start the game.

The warden began to prepare for running and throwing up Kobe... this time he made a choice that went against his habit all season.

"Damon Stoudemire, 30 years old, 178 centimeters, 78 kilograms, PG, ability rating 80, offense 86, defense-, three-pointer 84, mid-range shot 85, layup 82, speed 95... matching degree 35 %, because the host has learned layup skills from it and learned it, the matching degree is increased by 15%..."

After spreading the magnesium powder evenly, Liu Xiu walked back to the bench and said to Little Flying Squirrel, "From today on, you will be called Mamba!"

Little Flying Squirrel: "???"

The warden: "...it's okay, you think I've lost my mind."

Little Flying Squirrel: "Oh, okay."

"..."

Sure enough, he, the warden, didn't even have the qualifications to give others his nickname.

With a thought, confirm the copy, and the system prompts.

"The great magician:
game status.

Copy objects:

Teammate: Damon Stoudemire, trait transformation talent: super speed, bonus effect: when the host launches a counterattack, it always starts at the fastest speed, and the fastest speed +2 during the counterattack.

Opponent: Kobe Bryant, characteristic conversion talent: stamina leap, because the host has the buff 'Mamba player', additional copy talent: center booster.Bonus effect:..."

The flying squirrel version's speed is not bad, it is the characteristic of the flying squirrel, and it is related to counterattack.

Just looking at the panel, it must be that Randolph's post-up bonus is much stronger, but playing the Lakers is still in the playoffs, so Liu Xiu chose to try a new one.

On the court, Liu Xiu's uneasiness, restlessness, and excess excitement all calmed down.

The preparations that should be done are ready, let's play!Let's fight!

……

The first two teams came to the field.

The Trail Blazers sent a starting combination of Liu Xiu, Ruben Patterson, Miles, Randolph, and McDyess.

The Lakers sent a starting combination of Payton, Kobe, Fox, Malone, and O'Neal.

This time the Trail Blazers didn't even pretend, anyway, they couldn't fool the Lakers, so they had a showdown - we dare not play iron and blood against you.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, the game began. O'Neal narrowly beat Myers to win the jump ball, and the Lakers went first!
O'Neal hits the first down with McDyess on and smashes the ball into the hoop before Myers shrinks in place!

As expected, Miles picked up the ball and sent it out, and Liu Xiu tried his best to speed up under Kobe's defense.

The counterattack failed. After halftime, Liu Xiu controlled the rhythm. While waiting for his teammates to settle down, he said to Kobe who was sticking to him: "You still come to defend me? Aren't you afraid of getting tired and vomiting?"

Kobe was already very familiar with Liu Xiu's mouth in such an awkward tone, so he was so angry that he retorted... Before he could speak, Liu Xiu made a beautiful one-handed ball, pulled horizontally to accelerate, and made a diving breakthrough!
Kobe was distracted for a moment, not noticing that someone moved to his left rear, and was blocked when he wanted to move laterally!
Liu Xiu used the cover to break through. Kobe's physical fitness is really good, he was blocked for a while, and after bypassing the pick-and-roll, he still chased behind Liu Xiu.

But the opportunities Liu Xiu needs are enough, let's move on in Europe!
Liu Xiu crossed to the middle in one step, and then made a sharp change of direction to the right sideline of the three-second zone, throwing Kobe away.

But the Lakers don't panic, they still have O'Neal... O'Neal was a bit slow!
Liu Xiu made a layup with a European step!
O'Neal's loss of frame protection felt very subtle. In the eyes of others, he was a bit slow, but in fact he made fast enough moves and take-offs.

In fact, Liu Xiu was a beat faster than O'Neill thought!
Liu Xiu didn't wear the 'Little Overlord's Knee Pads' in G4 with the Grizzlies, but he did this time!After a week of rest, he has completely gotten used to the bullet speed being increased by a whole notch!
O'Neal was surprised by the subtle changes in Liu Xiu's layup, and the fans cheered for Liu Xiu's [-]-on-[-] goal over the OK team.

What the Lakers coach Zen master cared about, but Liu Xiu didn't even notice it-the top arc pick and roll!
Malone's most neglected ability in the Lakers is the pick-and-roll.

The rookie pick-and-roll talent on the opposite side is much better than Kobe, Payton, Fisher and others. It seems that there is no trace of active development, but after a season, he has been able to use the pick-and-roll skillfully at various positions.

When it comes to the offense of the Lakers, the inside advantage is so great, of course they must continue to dig.

McDyess was indomitable and Randolph was actively fighting, but O'Neal's skills were far better than people's impressions, with a flexible right turn and a small hook with his left hand to throw the ball into the basket.

In the transition between offense and defense, Liu Xiu advanced to the frontcourt and used Miles to cover the breakthrough. This time the Lakers were prepared, and Malone expanded to defend against the pick-and-roll.

Ma Long is good at both pick-and-roll and pick-and-roll defense. Liu Xiu couldn't move, but he saw McDyess's movement and hit the ground to pass the ball.

McDyess catches the ball and makes a mid-range shot against Fox's defense...

There is no dunk shooting rate as high as shooting. McDyess has a strong first shot at the start.

Randolph rushed to no avail, turned around, O'Neal caught the ball and made a strong attack, and was pulled down by Miles who was defending.

The referee whistled and O'Neal got two free throws!

O'Neal showed off his biceps and walked to the free throw line amidst the boos, when he suddenly heard a question-"Shark, you have a very good temper, isn't that high school student's movements similar to those of criminals? Why don't you hit him? ? Don't worry, I won't help him."

The referee wanted to give the warden a whistle on the spot.

The one with the most emotion was naturally Miles——what are you going to do, Warden?what to do!

O'Neill was stunned for a moment, then laughed a few times, full of pride, the first free throw... went in!
Liu Xiu's mouth puffed up—up!In vain.

The big shark himself knows this.

However, this gave other people on the field a new understanding of O'Neal, which they hadn't noticed before.

Looking back now, O'Neal played normally singles, and most of the opponent's defenses basically committed fouls.

And the action of the opponent being blown is more or less likely to be a criminal or at least a technical foul.

It's just that everyone is used to it.

When it came to O'Neal's second free throw, Randolph, McDyess, Malone, Kobe, and Liu Xiu on both sides of the three-second zone began to block positions frantically.

Liu Xiu's words did not disturb O'Neal, but the desperate rushing posture of Malone and Kobe's teammates did affect O'Neal.

O'Neal's second free throw bounced off the neck of the basket.

Randolph and McDyess got stuck, and Liu Xiu grabbed a defensive rebound.

5 to 2, the Lakers start relying on O'Neal to occupy an absolute advantage.

In the next few rounds, the Lakers were also dominated by O'Neal.

It's rare to meet a team with such a weak center position as the Trail Blazers in the West. Of course, we have to make good use of O'Neal.

In the beginning, O'Neal scored consecutively and sent a second pass to Kobe who cut in to complete the OK connection. In less than 5 minutes, O'Neal made 6 of 4 shots and 4 of 2 free throws. He scored 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block!

Under the leadership of O'Neal, the Lakers played more than 4 minutes and led the Trail Blazers 14 to 9 by 5 points!
The Trail Blazers tried their best to resist, but they couldn't bear the ferocity of the big sharks at all, so they could only call a timeout.

O'Neal returned to the bench. How many years has it been since he played so well in the playoffs in the West for the first time. Before, he could only play 10+ in a single quarter easily in the finals!

Now O'Neal and the Lakers feel like returning to the three-year finals from 2000 to 2002. In those 3 finals, a total of 15 games, O'Neal averaged 36.74 points per game.

The entire Lakers team has also entered into that rhythm. Kobe and Fox are too accustomed to this way of winning. First let O'Neal beat the opponent to doubt life, and then collectively reap the game and brutalize the opponent!
……

Back from the timeout, both teams made personnel adjustments.

The Lakers sent a combination of Fisher, Kobe, Fox, Malone, and O'Neal.

The Trail Blazers sent a combination of Liu Xiu, Derek Anderson, outlaws, Raheem, and Spantonia.

The Trail Blazers attacked, and Liu Xiu gave the ball to Raheem. Raheem turned around and passed Malone to a close range. Taking advantage of O'Neal's unpreparedness, he made a layup!
When it came time for the Lakers to attack, Fisher advanced to the frontcourt and passed the ball to Kobe, and his work with the ball was completed.

Even when the Lakers saw that Momonga and Raheem were substitutes, they felt that the Trail Blazers were too rambunctious.

However, who is more reckless than signing Payton and Malone naked together with a salary of 600 million US dollars?
After Kobe lobbed the ball to Malone who was in a high position, he cut in from the wing, Fisher went to the sideline, Fox raised to the top arc, O'Neal pressed to the inside... The triangle attack started!
The opportunity came from Malone. Malone received Kobe's setter from a high position on the left side of the free throw line, and the mid-range shot... missed!
Rahim protected the defensive rebound and passed it to Liu Xiu, who counterattacked.

Fisher actively came up to stick to Liu Xiu and followed closely. Liu Xiu's idea of ​​consuming Kobe in all directions fell through, and Fisher, who was 185 cm and 92 kg, was consuming Liu Xiu in turn.

Zen master had been prepared for this matter long ago, and had already guessed that Liu Xiu would use Kobe's 'stress response' as a breakthrough.

Regardless of whether Kobe has a psychological shadow or not, Zen Master has to guard against it.

Kobe did not refuse such an adjustment, it's not a shame to win.

However, instead of Fisher, Liu Xiu did not avoid Fisher's confrontation when the opportunity to counterattack had been lost, but took the initiative to push forward against Fisher!
This caught the Lakers by surprise, Liu Xiu advanced to the opposite three-point line, and it was too late for Fisher to withdraw.

Liu Xiu pulled horizontally to change direction, easily got rid of Fisher and broke into the inside line!
Ma Long had a good sense and moved ahead to supplement the defense, but Raheem was empty, and after receiving Liu Xiu's ball from the bottom line on the right, he made a mid-range shot...and hit it again!
(End of this chapter)