Starting from the last bus in the NBA

In the fifth game, the game returned to Seattle again.

Before the game, the Supersonics prepared very well, and they put a lot of energy into this game.

It's no wonder, holding the match point and playing at home, they definitely hope to solve the game directly.

As for the Lakers, they are on the edge of the cliff.

Because of the gap in score, this game is not really a battle of Tianwang Mountain.

But, for the Lakers, this is a life and death battle.

"Supersonic, supersonic..."

"Fuck the Lakers, fuck the Lakers..."

Before the game officially started, the enthusiastic cheers of SuperSonics fans echoed in the Key Arena.

The Lakers and the Sonics are also old rivals.

In recent seasons, the two teams have met many times in the playoffs, which can be described as a big battle.

Of course, the grievances between the two parties are more than that.

The last time a team completed two consecutive championships and was preparing for a three-peat championship, it was the Lakers.

It was at that time that the supersonic speed was born, and it rose all the way under the leadership of Wang Hao's words.

In the face of the Lakers' three consecutive championships, the Sonics were even more relentless and directly completed the impact.

Countless Lakers fans still remember the heartache of broken dreams at that time.

Not only the fans of the Lakers, but also the players of the Lakers feel the same way.

That's three consecutive championships!
But this time, the Lakers' opportunity for revenge has come, and countless Lakers fans hope to exchange it back.

Nowadays, there are actually several players who have experienced that broken dream, including the OK combination and Fisher.

However, revenge is not so easy.

At least supersonic, absolutely do not want to see such a thing happen.

With the whistle of the referee, the game began.

The Lakers took the lead. O'Neal was double-teamed in singles inside and immediately gave the ball to Karl Malone.

But this time, the Lakers obviously learned to behave.

Karl Malone didn't delay, and directly chose to split the ball again and gave the ball to John Stockton.

John Stockton has quick eyes and quick hands, and quickly found Kobe who was open, and Kobe caught the ball and shot.

"Shh!"

The long two-pointer hit steadily, and the Lakers took the lead.

What's the best way to deal with infinite switching?
Of course, it means passing the ball more and faster. No matter how fast a person runs, he can't be as fast as the ball.

More importantly, the defensive side is passive in response, and it is a late attack.

If the offensive side can do a little non-stick ball, and can grasp the best passing opportunity every time.

No matter how good your rotation is, no matter how fast you run, it is useless.

In fact, it's a bit like the Kings' Princeton system.

What this system requires the most is not the strength of the players, but the tactical execution of the players.

Tactically, it is very important that players move the ball and run more.

To be honest, the Lakers are not very suitable for this tactic.

Whether it's O'Neal, Kobe, or even Karl Malone, they all have the ball to play at their best.

It's not that they can't play off the ball at all, it's just that they can play at their best with the ball in their hands.

The Lakers have indeed made changes, but how well they can do it is still undecided.

It's the Sonics' turn to attack.

Gary Payton dribbled the ball halfway, and Wang Hao tried to get the ball from a low post.

After several seasons of training, Wang Hao's muscles became visibly stronger.

In the first two seasons, his body was enough to deal with the confrontation of the third position, and now it is not a problem.

Standing behind Wang Hao, it feels like Kobe has become smaller.

Kobe's defense is indeed very tough, but some problems cannot be solved by hard work.

For example, confrontation.

Since the series, this has been a big problem for the Lakers, defending Wang Hao's low-post offense.

Kobe has proved with facts that he can't guard against it.

There is no way, it is impossible to watch Wang Hao score infinitely in singles, he can only find someone to double-team.

Karl Malone came around from the baseline immediately, and even blocked Wang Hao's front passing route.

However, Kirilenko is not dead, he is constantly moving and finds an opportunity to catch the ball.

The Lakers also want to play rotation defense, but unfortunately, the seniors really can't do it.

At the end of the rotation, O'Neill's side, Michael Reid was empty.

No way, O'Neill stepped on the line of the three-second zone and had no plans to go out at all.

In fact, this is what he does all the time.

It's rare to see O'Neal rush to the outside to interfere with the opponent's shots. He basically shrinks to the basket.

Why do you do this?
Naturally, because the inside line is more important, O'Neal will benefit more from staying inside.

In today's NBA, this is indeed the view that the interior is a relatively more important area.

It's a pity that the Lakers obviously forgot that this truth only applies to other teams in the NBA.

It's not the first time the Lakers have faced the Supersonics, and they have obviously suffered more than once.

It's a pity that the Lakers know that the Lakers just don't change.

Of course, with Phil Jackson's coaching ability, it is impossible not to see such ills clearly.

It's just that it's not that he is unwilling to change, but that O'Neal really can't do it.

Not only O'Neal, Yao Ming is the same.

If it can't be done, then there must be a price to pay.

Michael Reid shot for the first time in the whole game, but he didn't mean to be cold-handed at all, and pierced his heart with an arrow.

"Shh!"

The three-pointer was hit steadily, and the state of the Sonics is also not bad.

I have to say that the new second in charge of the Supersonics is indeed very trustworthy.

The Lakers' offense is still the same tactic as before.

It's interesting to say that the Lakers and the Sonics both chose similar tactics in the opening stage of the game.

Use your strong points to attract double teams, and then quickly move the ball to look for open shots.

What the Lakers did was actually a helpless move.

Because the Supersonic's defense has been determined, they will inevitably choose to double-team this defensive tactic.

This is the most conducive to the supersonic defensive system to play.

Although the Lakers are the dominant offensive team, they can only be forced to respond.

In terms of supersonic speed, it does so purposefully.

Paul Westphal can imagine that the Lakers will definitely not give up easily.

In the history of the NBA, especially the history of the Eastern and Western Conference finals, few teams have been able to come back from a 3:1 deficit.

In the entire NBA history, it has only appeared three times.

What's interesting is that these three times happened in the Eastern Conference finals, and the Western Conference finals have not yet appeared.

That being the case, the supersonic naturally does not allow such a thing to happen.

Paul Westphal had a hunch that the game would not be too easy, so he made preparations in advance.

Since it is necessary to fight a tough battle, it is natural to rely on Wang Hao at critical moments.

So ensuring his physical fitness, especially allowing him to play more easily in the opening stage, is the key.

After the game started, don't look at Wang Hao's main attack.

In fact, he is only the starting point of the offense, and other players in the Sonics need to take on more scoring tasks.

As expected, today's game was extremely fierce, and no matter which team it was, it was difficult to take an absolute lead.

The scores of the two sides rose alternately, and no chance was given.

Whether it's the Lakers or the Supersonics, they all understand that at this time, they can't relax.

Once a flaw is revealed, the opponent will definitely leave and seize it, and expand the score in one fell swoop.

With the Sonics' timeout over, the game resumed.

I don't know why, although there is air conditioning in the arena, but at this moment, the key arena seems a little hot.

This is because everyone's passion and emotions are venting.

4 minutes and 34 seconds, this is the time until the end of the game.

83:81, this is the point difference between the two teams.

Just a difference of two points, that is, a problem of one ball, is really not a gap.

The timeout ended, and all the main players of the Sonics returned.

It's just that at this time, the Lakers have a double guard lineup of John Stockton and Fisher.

No way, the Lakers paid too much in order to gather the four kings of the lineup.

The lineup of the entire team is actually a bit hard to say.

Among the entire team, Fisher is the first pitcher, but also the first scorer off the bench.

There are only 4 minutes left before the end of the game. The Lakers naturally have to arrange the most suitable lineup.

For the double-teaming of the Supersonics, the outside line continued to shoot.

The game continued, the Sonics' offensive round.

Gary Payton gave the ball to Wang Hao, and then he entered the inside, ran from one side to the other, and immediately asked for the ball.

That's right, after Wang Hao left the low post, Gary Payton needed to enter the inside as a ball-holding point inside.

It's just that it was Fisher who followed him.

To be honest, although Gary Payton has a unique skill in low-post singles, but Fisher has enough tonnage, so he is really not afraid.

Wang Hao thought about it, and instead of passing the ball to Gary Payton, he signaled him to come out and catch the ball.

Gary Payton didn't waste time, and immediately came to the three-point line to receive the ball.

But at this time, a lot of attack time was actually wasted, only enough for one chance to organize the attack.

Wang Hao also acted immediately, taking the initiative to pick and roll Gary Payton.

That's right, this is the unique skill at the bottom of the supersonic pressure box.

Gary Payton broke through immediately, Fisher forced Wang Hao away, and quickly caught up with Gary Payton.

As for Kobe, he was not attracted to Gary Payton.

No way, there was a more threatening guy standing in front of him, which made him dare not be careless.

Wang Hao actually didn't perform very well today, and he only got 21 points in the game.

Compared with Kobe's 23 points, they are actually a little bit worse.

However, Kobe will not be careless at all. Such an opponent needs to go all out at all times.

There was no double-teaming, but Gary Payton failed to break through to the inside line in one fell swoop.

Because the Lakers had been prepared for a long time, Karl Malone had already settled in advance, blocking Gary Payton's route.

If it was a few years ago, there would be nothing to say, Gary Payton would definitely choose to play hard.

It's a pity that Gary Payton is not too young now.

In recent seasons, we can actually see that Gary Payton's offense is constantly weakening.

In addition to turning and falling back in the low-post singles, he has more choices, all of which are mid- to long-range jumpers.

Sure enough, Gary Payton returned the ball to Wang Hao again.

However, Kobe's defense was still very tight, and he really didn't give him any chance.

The attack time was surprisingly only 5 seconds.

Wang Hao didn't delay either, since there was no room for a direct attack, he could only choose to make a breakthrough.

He suddenly slapped the basketball and stepped out in a big step. Just when he was about to break through Kobe, it was Kobe's fast movement that blocked him.

Kobe judged his breakthrough route correctly, and this breakthrough failed.

The failure of the breakthrough does not mean that the attack failed.

Wang Hao was indeed ready to make a breakthrough at the beginning, but the basketball game is ever-changing, and he needs to make choices at any time.

At this time, his choice was to take a step back, come outside the three-point line, and shoot directly.

A step-back three-pointer.

Although Kobe blocked Wang Hao in the defense just now, he suffered a little in the confrontation.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for Wang Hao to retreat calmly and make a move.

To be honest, this was definitely the only chance just now.

Even if Wang Hao hesitated for another second and let Kobe adjust, he would not even have a chance to make a move.

Kobe tried his best to make up for it, but unfortunately, it was still a bit late.

Seeing the basketball fly out from Wang Hao's fingertips and go straight to the basket, everyone's eyes were instantly attracted.

"Have it!"

Paul Westphal has stood up from the bench and raised his hands in a celebratory gesture.

From Wang Hao's shooting movements, to the flying posture and arc of the basketball, that feeling came.

"Shh!"

Sure enough, the Nets hit the basket steadily.

86:81
Phil Jackson could no longer sit comfortably on the bench, he whistled and was making arrangements.

The Lakers' offense, this time, O'Neal did not continue to ask for the ball inside.

John Stockton gave the ball to Kobe, Kobe held the ball, and O'Neal mentioned the high post to play the pick-and-roll.

The cooperation of the league's top inside and outside lines is definitely the ultimate move of the Lakers.

In fact, such scenes have been rare in recent seasons.

The main reason is that the conflict between O'Neal and Kobe has long reached the point of being irreconcilable.

If it weren't for the common eyes of the championship, it is estimated that the Lakers would have fallen apart.

O'Neal's pick and roll completely blocked Wang Hao.

As for PJ Brown, he hung his body directly on O'Neal and tried his best to prevent him from entering the inside.

When Wang Hao avoided O'Neal's pick-and-roll to chase Kobe, Kobe had already made a breakthrough.

Wang Hao hurriedly chased after him, seeming to have forgotten the point.

Without waiting for Kirilen to help defend, Kobe decisively chose to make a shot after getting the chance to make a shot.

Honestly, Kobe is Kobe.

In fact, this opportunity can be better, continue to rush in, and directly disrupt the inside line of the Supersonics.

At that time, whether it is passing the ball or ending the offense by him, it will not be a big problem.

But Kobe just made a shot, highlighting his confidence.

"Shh!"

The fact is, Kobe Bryant proved that he has such strength.

The pace of normal games is slow. Today, the Lakers not only slowed down the pace, but also did a good job defensively.

It's just that the Sonics have been looking for opportunities.

Wang Hao failed to block Kobe from behind. After landing, he immediately asked Kirilenko to give him the ball.

Kirilenko's reaction was also extremely quick, passing the ball to Wang Hao, who left to speed up.