Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 294 Tough opponent

"Hey, did you hear that, CJ, hurry up and use all your strength, don't let Damian carry everything by himself." The Trail Blazers coach wanted to grab McCollum's collar.

Literary youth McCollum didn’t know what to say. It wasn’t that he didn’t try his best in the first two games. In fact, the Blazers’ double guns had already matched the Lakers’ backcourt in a certain sense. Lillard and McCollum didn’t score much. Similarly, Kobe and Yuan Qingshan didn’t score high. The reason for the team’s loss was entirely inside.

This is the evil result of letting Aldridge go in vain. If he was there, Towns might not be so arrogant.

"Don't you want to say something?" the coach turned to Lillard.

"No, if you have time, it's better to think about how to break the Lakers' pincer defense."

Lillard's tone was a bit cold. After Aldridge left, he didn't believe in anyone anymore, and he became a lone hero.

Beep, the buzzer sounds.

"Anyway, let's do it, if you don't want to go fishing in despair!" The coach patted McCollum, and then clapped his hands, which could be regarded as encouraging the players.

Both players return to the field.

Under the encouragement of the coach, McCollum seemed to have regained his motivation and ran like a desperate man.

It worked, Bryant couldn't keep up after a few possessions, and McCollum ran out of the open for the first time in two and a half games.

Lillard passed the ball immediately, and McCollum shot with open hand and hit a three-pointer.

"This game looks good!" Reggie Miller exclaimed: "The Blazers seem to have found a way to deal with the Lakers."

McCollum was the player who ran the most without the ball in the league last season. This kind of player who can't die is the nemesis of veterans. Kobe can strangle him at critical moments, but he can't follow the whole game unscrupulously. His body does not allow it.

It's a pity that the Lakers have no one available at the second position.

The Blazers smelled blood like a shark, and concentrated the ball as much as possible on McCollum, hoping that he could consume Kobe.

In fact, it was very successful. In just 4 minutes, McCollum scored 6 of 3 and scored 7 points.

Scott quickly called a timeout and asked the Lakers to increase the speed of the defensive rotation. Yuan Qingshan had to make up the defense as soon as possible, and then switched defenses sequentially starting from Nick Young.

This rotation method has high requirements for big men. Fortunately, the Lakers' inside duo is very mobile and can defend against small players. Therefore, after being beaten 8-0, they adjusted their defensive strategy and stopped the bleeding in time. Relying on Towns' performance to stabilize the score, they still led by 6 points at the end of the first half.

In the eyes of the magician, it is not that the Trail Blazers have not found a breakthrough. They just underestimated the talent of the Lakers' starting lineup.

Another key point for the Lakers is Yuan Qingshan. When the Blazers are on the same side, Yuan Qingshan can even take care of Lillard and McCollum without the help of his teammates.

Yuan Qingshan has a talent that all head coaches would be envious of. There are many outside players who can play well in offense, but few are so good at defense, especially this is a rookie with a child labor contract for several years.

The more the magician looked at Yuan Qingshan, the more he liked him, and he couldn't wait to become the CEO of the Lakers.

After several years of depression, the Lakers finally ushered in new hope.

Maybe I and Jenny can really start another Zijin Dynasty!

At the beginning of the second half, McCollum was still running tirelessly all over the field. Kobe gritted his teeth and followed closely. After the intermission, his physical strength seemed to have recovered, and he was able to ensure that he always kept within two steps of McCollum without giving any space.

The head coach of the Trail Blazers rubbed his forehead, and the hope that was finally ignited was about to be shattered again. Is there any way to get back the victory?

At 4 minutes and 15 seconds of the third quarter, Scott replaced Kobe after the ball was dead, and Artest played.

Nick Young fell to the second position, and there was only one task, running hard with McCollum.

The Blazers began to struggle on the offensive end, wondering whether they should continue to play McCollum or hand the ball back to Lillard.

The Lakers are very clear, grab the inside line on the opposite side and beat me to death.

Yuan Qingshan basically handed the ball over the center line and handed it over to Towns to deal with it, consciously retaining his physical strength on the offensive end.

Towns has a certain advantage in facing Aminu, whether he is backing the basket or facing the basket. The Blazers have no way to limit him.

At 8 minutes and 54 seconds of the third quarter, the ball was dead. At this time, the Lakers had extended their lead to 17 points, and the game seemed to be moving towards the rhythm of the first two games.

At the beginning, Reggie Miller said that tonight the Blazers would either win or lose. Now it seems that the probability of losing is relatively high.

The team had an absolute lead. Coach Scott decisively replaced the inside Shuangta and Yuan Qingshan at the same time. Kobe brought Channing Frye and others to the bench.

The three Lakers have been playing for a long time. If they don't find a chance to rest now, their physical strength will bottom out in the fourth quarter. If Lillard counterattacks at the critical moment, the substitute players will not be able to cope.

The head coach of the Blazers hesitated again and again, and took the opportunity to replace the two guns in the backcourt. They also had to save their physical strength for the final moment of the decisive battle.

Entering the rotation lineup, the advantage of the Lakers is gone. The Trail Blazers have Crabbe, Henderson and other chaotic masters on the bench. After Harkless restrains Kobe, the combination of Huertas and Anthony Brown in the backcourt of the Lakers is really not enough. The outside line keeps losing points.

Fortunately, Fry floated up an elevated turret outside the three-point line, and with Kobe's ammunition supply, he fired frequently, keeping the point difference at around 15 points.

If the point difference cannot be recovered, then every second of time, for the Blazers, the distance from failure will be one point closer. When the Lakers' third young man regains his strength and returns, he will be completely sentenced to death.

"Is there a comeback for the home team?" Barkley asked.

The magician and Reggie Miller shook their heads at the same time. On the visiting team's bench, Towns couldn't wait to stand up and cheer for his teammates with Thackeray. There was no fatigue on his face, only excitement.

Whiteside is similar, with his hands around his mouth and has been cheering for his teammates.

The Twin Towers have recovered, which is obviously bad news for the Blazers.

Only Yuan Qingshan's head was covered with a towel, and his expression could not be seen, but judging from his previous performance, he should have adjusted his state at this time.

Beep, the third quarter is over.

Scott looked up at the scorer: "Well, good!"

In the fourth quarter, Scott simply replaced Kobe and put on a pure substitute lineup.

The Blazers didn't dare to make a big deal, and Lillard made his debut again.

Director Li seized the empty space in the Lakers lineup and made two unreasonable three-pointers in a row. Here, Frye returned a second pass from Artest.

On the surface, Lillard held his head up and pouting his mouth, as if he was not convinced by anyone and was not afraid of anyone, but his heart was already starting to feel guilty. He didn't expect the Lakers to be so difficult to play.

Not only Lillard, but also commentators and fans have noticed Channing Frye's outstanding performance. Barkley called him the biggest X factor of the Lakers. With his own strength, he has alleviated the Lakers' disadvantage of weak bench lineup since the start of the game to a certain extent.

So Kupchak was pulled out by the fans to brag again, Hibbert was replaced by Frye, it was worth it, it was worth it!

Scott didn't let Kobe play again until the end of the game. Although Kobe didn't say anything, Scott could feel that he was gritting his teeth and struggling.

The double-digit point difference was maintained until the last second. What moved everyone was that Lillard did not give up until the last moment. Although the defeat had become settled, he was still dull and crazy output regardless of the cost.

In the end, even Yuan Qingshan had nothing to do with him, and he insisted on shooting three three-pointers in a row.

Yuan Qingshan admired Lillard's energy more and more in his heart. After the game, he took the initiative to approach him and wanted to hug him, but Lillard turned around and left with a cold snort.

(End of this chapter)