If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 148
The Thunder's defensive strategy against Kobe was very successful. The tactic of flanking is a fool's version of strict defense.

Throughout the first half of the fourth quarter, Kobe just hit a shot from outside the three-point line, and didn't even have a chance to make a phone call at other times.

Kobe still believed in his teammates at this time, but the Lakers players were really a bit lazy.

The Lakers' defense against Yi Jian was also very successful, resulting in the offense of both sides in the final quarter depending on the rest of the team.

Durant played a big role, and by the time the final quarter was over half, both sides changed into the decisive battle lineup.

The Lakers are four starters plus Lamar Odom, and the Thunder are all starters.

When the decisive time came, the defensive strategies of the two teams remained unchanged.

I would rather let other players get some opportunities, but also resolutely double-team the opponent's team's strongest point.

Yi Jian and Kobe are trying their best to help the team at this time.

In addition to trying to attract defensive attention, Yi Jian can actually do more, that is, grab rebounds.

The Lakers rebound better than the Nuggets, but they still don't have a top rebounder.

Yi Jian has some advantages in this regard.

The point is, he doesn't need to crush the Lakers inside, as long as he can help the team get some benefits.

In addition, Lopez can actually make a difference in the paint.

The Lakers finally stayed on the court with Odom instead of Bynum, so the strength of the inside line is actually the Thunder's advantage.

And Odom's omnipotence is limited at this time.

At the critical moment, the ultimate ability is needed, the stars are all in the bag, and other players need to show what they are best at.

Defense, stability and other abilities are still the biggest support for core players.

Odom's ability is actually a bit of a waste.

This is the state of the Lakers this season, not perfect.

In the final minutes, Durant's shooting also had problems.

It's a pity that the Lakers' players are even better, and Gasol even missed two free throws.

There is no doubt that under high-intensity confrontation, all-star players also consume too much and their efficiency drops.

The advantage of the Thunder is still in the interior. Yi Jian grabbed a very important rebound twice, and once again gave the ball to Lopez, and Lopez also caused damage.

Therefore, in the case of problems with both outside shooting percentages, the Thunder maintained their lead and tended to expand their lead.

Kobe had no choice but to force his shots against the defense.

But there was no shot for a while, and Kobe also needed to adapt, but now there is not much time.

After two mid-range misses, Kobe saw that the score gap had reached 5 points, so he began to try three-pointers.

He hit one three-pointer, but also missed one.

Kobe's three-pointer is actually not good, but at the critical moment, it feels very threatening and amazing. This may be the temperament of the only superstar.

But, this is not enough.

Yi Jian hit another long two-pointer from the outside line, completely hard power.

Lakers fans at Staples Center feel their hearts stop beating.

Every time Yi Jian touched the ball, he put a lot of pressure on them.

"It's so unfair, how can there be such a good player, so big and so flexible, it's unscientific!"

"The pincer attack can't stop Yi Jian from scoring, he's too strong."

"It would be great if such a strong player joined the Lakers."

When the time entered the last 2 minutes, Kobe scored another three-pointer, but the Thunder still took the lead.

When the time entered the last minute, Kobe hit a difficult mid-range shot, but the score still did not catch up.

Unlike Kobe, who was strictly guarded, other players on the outside of the Lakers actually had a chance.

It's a pity that Fisher missed two three-pointers. His shooting percentage was pitifully low. However, at the last moment, Lakers coach Phil Jackson still believed in this veteran, which led to the Lakers' loss.

At the last moment, the Lakers chose foul tactics.

Lowry made one of two free throws and Yi Jian made two free throws, but the Lakers' offense failed.

108:102, the second game of the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder won.

Under many restrictions, Yi Jian still scored 35 points and 13 rebounds, completely invincible.

After the game, Thunder coach Brooks already had the airs of a famous coach. He said: "It is very difficult to win away games, but we did this. This will be a very long series."

As a key figure in winning the game, Yi Jian said succinctly, "After losing the first game, we showed our tenacity."

He talked about Durant's performance, "In the first game, his shooting percentage was not high, but it didn't affect his confidence. He did a good job today. We need such a brave Duran every night. special."

Zen Master Jackson summed up some of the problems in this game, "We didn't grasp some shooting opportunities, and we were punished in the end."

"I'd be mad to see them miss some shots."

Kobe is still full of confidence, "Now they have regained the home court advantage. Now it's time to go to Oklahoma to see if we can do the same. We should be an away dragon team, there is no reason not to do it .”

The Lakers took a long time in the Western Conference semifinals before, so there will not be a lot of adjustment time in this round of the series.

Two days later, the third game of the series started at the Thunder's home court.

At home, the Thunder were in full swing and took the lead.

But in the game between the two teams, it seems that the team that gains the advantage first will always have some bad luck.

With several starting players of the Thunder performing well, the team had problems in the final quarter.

In fact, the situation was similar to the previous win. The Lakers pinched Yi Jian in the final quarter, but this time the rest of the team did not stand up.

There was a problem with Durant's shooting percentage in the final quarter, but Lopez fouled too much and ended up.

Lopez is actually not the type who is prone to fouls, but he went all out in the game, and unfortunately was sent off because of his lack of strength.

At the critical moment of this game, the Lakers' outside players seized the shooting opportunity, it's that simple.

The same opportunity, different results, resulting in different endings of the game.

This is the status quo of the two-team series, and everyone has a chance to win.

It's just that the Lakers are more used to certain situations. The Thunder's youngsters were full of confidence before the game, but they still couldn't withstand the pressure during the game.

They blamed themselves a lot after the game, but with Yi Jian's encouragement, they quickly gathered their fighting spirit.

This is young people, full of vitality and a lot of uncertainty.

After winning the game, Lakers coach Zen Master Jackson was also very happy. He said: "If you rely on Kobe completely, he will be very tired, but other people in this game gave him enough support."

Kobe was also very excited, "Their boos helped me a lot, I promise, what I said was true. I was so tired that I couldn't feel my legs, but when they started booing, I realized Where are you and what do you need to do?"

(End of this chapter)