NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 98 [Again! 】

At the beginning of the second quarter, Zen master followed Lu Yusheng's suggestion and replaced Odom and the "little princes of nightclubs" with a small lineup to target the Supersonic's three-pointer tactics. Immediately played a good effect.

Coupled with the conflicts within the Sonics' own team, the Lakers overtook the score at halftime.

Zen master obviously felt that the Sonics' morale was weak, so he decisively decided to deploy the main lineup at the beginning of the third quarter, completely opened the score, and quickly accepted the game.

But it never occurred to him that when the third quarter started, the situation on the court changed suddenly.

Lu Yusheng sat on the sidelines to rest. He had already accomplished the task entrusted to him by the Zen master.

He also believes that this game should be won.

He also noticed the conflict on the Sonics bench just now, but he didn't expect that it was the conflict between the opponent's coach and Ray Allen.

For the coach Bob Hill, Lu Yusheng didn't have much impression in his previous life. He didn't expect him to look gentle, but his temper was so hot.

Lu Yusheng believes that this kind of open conflict with his own star on the field is really not going to do it, because in this case, the team will definitely deal with the coach first.

Sure enough, after the start of the second half, Lu Yusheng noticed that the opponent's coach Bob Hill was not present.

In this case, he felt that in the second half of the game, the Sonics would have given up their armor early on.

Unexpectedly, at the beginning of the third quarter, Lu Yusheng found that the situation on the court did not seem to be as he expected, and the Lakers quickly opened up the point difference with a destructive momentum.

Moreover, the state of the Sonics players does not seem to be as negative as he expected.

On the contrary, they played much more seriously than in the first half.

On the offensive end, the Sonics began to re-play their three-point shooting tactics.

When the Lakers' main lineup came up, the height immediately became higher, and the mobility was obviously insufficient.

Although Odom and the others had already obtained a whole section of rest time, their performance was not much better than before, and their reactions and movements were still slow.

Therefore, the Blazers' three-pointer was able to open again.

On the defensive end, they began to restrict Luke Walton. When Luke Walton supported the ball, the others immediately adopted defensive tactics to ensure that the Lakers would not be given an open shot.

This greatly limits the success rate of the Lakers' triangle offense, and they can only rely on Kobe to continue to use his super personal ability to score.

As a result, the situation on the court instantly became a replica of the first quarter. The Sonics made three-pointers all over the place, and the Lakers only relied on Kobe's one-ball strike.

The Sonics quickly caught up with the score and overtook it in one fell swoop!
Stendall exclaimed, "I didn't expect this situation on the court at all. We all thought that the Sonics would gradually collapse in the second half. After all, even their coach Bob Hill didn't appear on the sidelines. The Lakers The team would have established the victory in the third quarter, but unexpectedly, after the halftime break, the Sonics suddenly seemed to be full of momentum and regained their advantage!"

Mark Jackson said, "It's hard for us to know what happened in the Sonics' locker room during the intermission, but from their performance after the opening, it is indeed a bit incredible. The power is extremely high, and even the defense looks much more active than in the first quarter."

Bob Hill sat on the sidelines, watching the performance of the Sonics players on the court, and couldn't help feeling a little dazed for a while.

These guys...

They... actually played strictly according to the tactics he arranged during the halftime break, and even the strategy of defending the triangle offense was completely implemented according to Bob Hill's strategy!
What's happening here?
Could it be that Coach McMillan told them something?
This is impossible, McMillan has been with himself just now, and it is impossible to have time to say something to them.

Bob Hill sat a little confused on the sidelines.

Zen Master was also confused. He glanced at Lu Yusheng who was sitting next to him, and said, "Lu, with the current situation on the field, what do you think is our problem?"

"The problem is the same as in the first quarter. The mobility of our players on the court is too poor. Although they are tall enough, the movement speed and reaction of Odom and the others are too slow to prevent their three-pointers." Lu Yu Sheng pointed out without hesitation.

"And looking back, when we were attacking, they used a strategy of actively switching defenses, which made our triangle offense completely impossible."

The Zen master asked, "Is there any solution?"

Lu Yusheng glanced at him, did the old man use him as an assistant coach?
"Yes, when Walton is supporting the ball, the Supersonics adopt a strategy of switching defenses, so let Odom and Bynum go to the small man to cover. After the screen, it will form a big advantage, but the problem is ...In their current state, even if they are big and small, can they score?"

The Zen master nodded, "These guys don't even have the strength to try. I'm afraid there is no hope for this match. Lu, how is your physical strength?"

"I'm fine, I've rested for quite a while." Lu Yusheng said.

"Then you go and call Aaron McGee and Mim. During the next timeout, the three of you will come on and replace those soft-legged shrimps."

Zen master instructed, "Just play according to your previous thinking, use a small lineup to target their three-pointers, as for the offensive end...Let Kobe decide what tactics to play."

Lu Yusheng nodded.

During the official timeout, Lu Yusheng and the others immediately appeared on the stage, replacing Odom and the others again.

Standall said, "Mark, I found out that although Smush Parker is the starting point guard of the Lakers, in fact, Zen Master obviously trusts Lu more. Every time the Lakers have a crisis on the court, Zen Master will immediately Send Shang Lu to fight the fire."

"I'm afraid this is no longer an open secret." Mark Jackson laughed.

"But Smush Parker must feel uncomfortable? How can I say that I am also an old player who has been in the NBA for some years, and now he is completely overshadowed by a rookie..."

"No, no, Doyle, you are mistaken, Lu did not cover any of his light."

"is it?"

"Because Parker has no light at all."

"Oh, no, Mark, you are a bit too sharp, can you be a little more tactful?" Standall laughed.

"No, I've been very tactful, and I'm going to point out his poor performance in the playoffs last season. This season, he will play well with the ball. I don't think Zen Master will take into account what he thinks in his heart. Now he can leave. Anyway, I have a point guard like Lu in my hands, so what is there to be afraid of?"

"Well, although Mark's point of view is a bit sharp, but Lu did prove in the first half that he can save the team from fire and water. Now the Lakers are in trouble again. Let's see if the super rookie of the Lakers can still Unleash his inconceivable magic again."

(End of this chapter)