the great gatsby

Chapter 572 I'm so angry!
The starting lineup sent by Coach Jogel is: Mark Conley, Vince Carter, Matt Barnes, Zach Randolph, and Mark Gasol.

The starting lineup for the Lakers is: Gatsby, Kobe, Joe Johnson, Aldridge, and Jokic.

This lineup has been used in the latter part of the regular season. Jokic can replace Gasol. He is faster and younger, and he can carry the defense in the interior better. After all, his body is there.

Aldridge and Gasol jumped the ball. Gasol first gave the ball to Conley. Conley held the ball for half court and found Gasol. Gasol held the ball at the free throw line. Carter cut and received the ball. , was about to get strong, but was slapped down by Kobe and cut the ball, Jokic quickly controlled the ball.

Gatsby had already rushed to the frontcourt, Jokic sent the ball with one hand, and the ball flew to the frontcourt like a missile. Barnes hurried to catch up, but Gatsby was too fast, and he dunked the ball directly.

0: 2!

Cheers erupted at Staples Center.

The Lakers can't be fast enough, but Gatsby is fast enough. Once he finds a fast break opportunity, it will be difficult for the opponent to guard against him.

Barnes looked worried. He had bragged with his teammates just now, and he was given a fast break when he came up.

Conley quickly passed the half court and beckoned for a pick-and-roll. He aimed at Jokic. Although Jokic was good enough in offense, he was at a disadvantage when he had a small defense.

Gasol went down, Gatsby didn't follow, and directly flanked Conley. Conley is an excellent guard and low-key, but even against a guard like Chris Paul, he is not at a disadvantage. Gatsby and Jokic Odd's pincer attack did not make him panic, Jokic moved a little slower, he found space to hit Gasol Jr., and Gasol Jr. made a throw.

2: 2!

Gatsby held the ball for halftime, and Barnes kept harassing him. Gatsby didn't care, and kept observing the positioning of his teammates. He just used his body to protect Barnes from the attack. Barnes is 201cm tall and weighs 103kg. , He has an advantage in defending Gatsby in terms of size, but his strength is not good enough to cause trouble for Gatsby.

Gatsby saw that his teammate was in position, and while protecting the ball, he raised his hand and gestured. Jokic quickly dragged the pork belly up to help Gatsby block it. Barnes squeezed through, and Gatsby seized the opportunity to pass Barnes. With half of his shoulder, Gasol accelerated and rushed over. Gasol quickly chased inside, Gatsby threw the ball into the air, Jokic cut the ball with his hand, and the basketball obediently fell into the basket.

2: 4!

Jokic's touch is too soft!

"Perfect cooperation! Barnes didn't prevent Gatsby's breakthrough. Gatsby rushed in. When other people flanked, everyone else would be emptied. Jokic, a young man, also has a good sense of smell. It highlights Gatsby's personal ability!" Yang Yi laughed.

Director Zhang said with a smile: "Gate's current ability is much better than when he first entered the league. It is not only the improvement of physical fitness and skills and tactics, but also this kind of experience. He is getting better and better now. It is more than enough. You must know that their current opponent is the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies can be called the toughest shield in the league, but this shield is still full of mistakes in front of Gatsby. It is a pity that Barnes, the defense he relies on for survival It's hard to work against Gatsby."

Barnes' complexion became even worse. It was a fast break before, and it's normal to be unable to defend, but this ball was a face-to-face breakthrough with the ball. Although it was a pick-and-roll, he squeezed through, but Gatsby still scored an assist. , and looked at ease, this is not something he Barnes can accept!
Kobe looked at Barnes, who had a very bad expression, and couldn't help laughing. He thought of the days when Barnes was against him. Barnes was an extremely tenacious opponent. Although he couldn't guard Kobe, Kobe had to He said that Barnes had caused him a lot of trouble, but now that he was so weak in defending Gatsby, Kobe couldn't help laughing.

Barnes gave Kobe a hard look. They had worked together in the Lakers, but Kobe laughed at him, and he couldn't stand it.

I'm so angry!
Gatsby didn't take it seriously. He had to face the toughest opponents in every game. He had long been accustomed to the various violations his opponents made against him. He sent the strongest defenders to target him, and so did Barnes to defend him. Normally, Barnes can't guard against it. It is estimated that Tony Allen is also ready to make a comeback.

Gatsby's ignorance made Barnes even more angry, but there was really not much he could do on the offensive end, so he had no choice but to settle in the corner and be a corner shooter.

Conley dribbles cautiously. Gatsby's quick hands are no worse than Paul's, and Gatsby's height and wingspan are even better. If you don't pay attention, you will be intercepted.

He was thinking about how to get past Gatsby. The pick-and-roll with Gasol just now had an effect. Conley beckoned, and Gasol immediately went up to grab it. Conley quickly returned the ball to Gasol, and Gasol shot from the free throw line. Unfortunately, it hit the front frame and bounced out. Aldridge caught Randolph and grabbed the rebound.

Gatsby went to look for Ade for the ball, quickly passed halftime, and positioned himself at the top of the key to wait for his teammates to get in position. As soon as Jokic entered the three-point line, he turned around and blocked Gatsby first. Gatsby suddenly After making a breakthrough, Barnes was caught and slowed down a step. He went to pursue the defense. He was not too anxious. He believed that his teammates could help him. Sure enough, Conley shrank in and stood in front of Gatsby. Gatsby made a sudden stop and did not give Conley a chance to foul. Instead, he turned around and found a chance to pass the ball. He passed the ball to Kobe in the corner. Kobe took an open three-pointer and hit it!
Cheers at Staples Center!
2: 7!

Kobe's current duty is mainly as an open three-pointer. When necessary, he will swim on both wings to find opportunities to cut or play singles. It has to be said that Kobe has rediscovered his position. This season, his efficiency is the highest in his career. Three-pointers The hit rate reached 42.1%, which is a sharpshooter-level three-pointer, but this has something to do with his sharp increase in open three-pointers.

When he was at his peak, there was no such good opportunity to shoot. Now Gatsby's arrival has released Kobe. Whether it is a shooter from the three-point line or a low post, it is the most relaxed environment in his career. There is no such space when working with O'Neal, because the sharks still drag space after all.

As soon as the Lakers came up, they attacked the inside first, and suddenly attracted the inside to the three-point line, which made the Grizzlies feel unprepared. Then they remembered that the Lakers' three-pointers were not free. Although the number of points made is not the top three, it is at least the top five, and the shooting percentage is the third highest in the league. It can be seen that the Lakers are very good at three-pointers.

Barnes' face was as black as paint, it was pitch-black—so angry!

(End of this chapter)