the great gatsby

Chapter 567 If there is a loophole, there is a handle!
Both the Lakers and the Clippers use the Staples Arena, and the Lakers' honor hangs above it, which is so full that it almost covers the sky. If it were the Clippers' home court, the Clippers would cover those things with curtains, but tonight It is the home court of the Lakers, so the flag of the Lakers is flying in the sky.

Most of the arenas still have a lot of Lakers fans. The Clippers have been very strong in recent years, but if they want to overwhelm the Lakers in Los Angeles, this is not something that can be done in a day or two, not to mention that the Lakers are rising again now!
When Coach Doug Reeves saw Gatsby again, his face was proud. After all, he finally won the championship with the Clippers. Since Gatsby entered the league, his team has been blocked all year round. Tszby was suppressed. In the Celtics a few years ago, he was suppressed by the Knicks led by Gatsby. In the West, he was also suppressed by the Knicks. Well, it’s actually not counted. After all, they are not in the same division. It can be seen that they were beaten once Once, it was bad enough.

The Clippers severely suppressed the Lakers last season, and Rivers took revenge. This time the meeting, the league publicity was raging, but Rivers didn't think the Lakers could beat the Clippers. How strong the Clippers are. It's the confidence he played last season. The Lakers, a team with a lot of veterans, really don't pay attention to him.

James seems to be more energetic, much better than being depressed by Gates in the past few years, but it is impossible for him to catch up with Kobe or Michael Jordan. He may be strong enough, but If you want to say great, it may still be a bit reluctant, unless he can do more things next.

When he saw Gatsby, James was a little nervous. No wonder he was always defeated by someone again and again, which always caused a little psychological shadow.

Game start.

Clippers starters: Chris Paul, JJ Redick, LeBron James, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan.

The Lakers have the starting five: Gatsby, Kobe Bryant, Joe Johnson, Aldridge, and Pau Gasol.

Aldridge and Jordan jumped the ball in the middle circle. Jordan first allocated the ball to Paul. Paul stared at Gatsby with unabated fighting spirit. He had already won his first championship in his career. His ambition has decreased a lot, he is quite like a young Paul, but the fighting spirit in his eyes is even stronger.

All the enemies of Paul's life are here with the Lakers. Deron, who beat him when he was eating and sleeping, sat on the bench when he was young, and Gatsby, who suppressed him continuously in his prime, is here now. In order to get up and continue fighting, he must defeat Gatsby!

Paul beckoned, Jordan rushed up to the pick-and-roll, Paul broke through around Jordan, Gatsby chased to defend, Paul stuck Gatsby behind him, and watched the defense while protecting the ball. Paul is a top point guard, these skills are used Gatsby wanted to steal the ball, but this position was too unfavorable, so he simply defended sideways. Paul found a chance, Redick ran to the bottom corner along the three-point line, Paul sent the ball, Redick made a three-pointer and made a hit. !

James is defending Gatsby. Among the Clippers, James is the most suitable to defend Gatsby. Paul will definitely be blown up if he defends Gatsby. Redick's defense has never been good, so James can only play.

Gatsby saw who Paul was going to guard, and the Clippers arranged for Paul to guard Joe Johnson. Gatsby raised his hand, and Joe Johnson immediately went around to the low post. Gatsby passed the ball to that side, and Kobe caught the ball. Pass it straight in to Joe Johnson.

Joe Johnson catches the ball and turns around, avoids Paul's small movements, and hits a shot directly on Paul's head.

Forced the team not to play slow-paced and slow-paced backs, but the Lakers are not taboo. Every time the opponent has a small point guard, the Lakers will toss back and forth. As long as the efficiency is high enough, what rhythm is not rhythmic? It's the rhythm of the Lakers!

Coach Rivers frowned. He thought of the poor nature of the Lakers. Teams with small guards were always beaten like this by the Lakers. The point guard would post up whoever he was guarding. Natural disadvantage, no matter who you are facing, whether it is Kobe, Gatsby, or Joe Johnson, there is no way to solve this problem unless you are flanked.

The Lakers are forcing their opponents to attack. Once they attack, the Lakers' ability to conduct the ball and grasp the open end is enough to dismember the opponent's defense, and in the end they have to fight the Lakers for offense.

The Lakers have often defeated many opponents by relying on this trick, because you can’t just change the starting point guard, especially a core star like Paul, if you put him on the bench, he will dare to propose tomorrow. Believe it or not.

However, the Clippers also have an advantage. The Clippers' two insiders are both extremely athletic. They can use more insiders to help defend, which is better than other teams.

Rivers immediately yelled at Paul. Paul expressed his understanding and went to Griffin and Jordan to arrange defense.

Paul held the ball and gave it to James across half court. Both players needed the ball and could only compromise with each other. Facing Joe Johnson's defense, James directly carried the ball with his back, and Aldridge just moved to pinch. , James threw the ball, Griffin soared into the sky and dunked!

The Clippers are known as the city of lobs, even more so after James came, Griffin and Jordan vomited after eating cakes.

This is the strength of the Clippers, both internal and external, and the third position is the number one small forward in the league, comprehensive and balanced. This is where the Clippers feel daunting. Above are the Big Five.

But the Lakers don't care, even if you have all kinds of martial arts, you are not invulnerable after all. As long as your defense has loopholes, then you are not invincible.

Gatsby passed half court with the ball, Paul was going to go around the front to defend, Gatsby signaled Aldridge and Gasol to pull away, Jordan did not follow Gasol out, Gatsby passed the ball directly, Gasol A catch-and-shoot hit.

All five of the Clippers are great, but none of the five Lakers can be released, and there will be a price to pay if they are released.

James frowned, because he could see that he was in serious trouble. If Joe Johnson didn't flank, Paul would definitely be unstoppable. The Lakers pursued excellent space. Once flanked, other people would have open shots, just like Shorting Gasol is directly a CIC penalty.

Kobe can't let it go, Adelaide can't let it go, and of course Gatsby can't let it go, so in the end, can Paul only be allowed to defend alone?
So... Rivers immediately made another adjustment and asked Paul to go back and defend Gatsby. Anyway, Gatsby is not easy to defend, so let's play against each other to see who is more capable.

(End of this chapter)