If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 219 Believe
After winning the Lakers again, Thunder coach Brooks was very happy.

He proudly said: "We can play different styles of basketball games. We want to control the rhythm, but we can handle it if the speed increases."

Lakers coach Jackson was a little unhappy. He said: "We didn't do a good job defensively. Our offense played very well, but whenever we want their offense to go wrong, they can always find other ways. As the West Number one, the record-setting teams, they're not in vain, but we're going to try to stop them."

He also criticized Odom, "Odom must come forward, this is the bottom line. We need him, he is a good low defender, but he must also hit the shot."

Coe said after the game: "We haven't done our best yet, we can do better, and we must do better, we can't continue to lose that damn game."

Yi Jian said: "Going to the away game will be more difficult, but our fighting spirit for victory will not change. We need to win in the West, and there are two more games."

The media once again praised Yi Jian's performance, believing that his efficiency will lead the team straight to the championship.

"In Yi Jian's eyes, there is only the championship left!"

In the third game of the series, the Thunder did not take it lightly, but they still lost.

It's not that Kobe is too explosive, but that the role players of the Lakers have made meritorious deeds.

When the scores of the two teams were tight in the first half, it was Artest who made a three-pointer.

When it came to the second half, Kobe was locked up by the Thunder. It was the Lakers' substitute players Farmar and Odom who played well, plus Gasol, who helped the Lakers win a round.

In fact, there is a bit of luck, but it also shows that a team with superstars cannot be completely restricted.

To limit Kobe, there will be some omissions on the other side.

The Thunder will give priority to restricting Kobe no matter what. Even if the Lakers have a role player to break out, they will still give priority to restricting Kobe.

After all, Kobe is the real threat to the opponent, but the outbreak of role players requires luck.

In a series, it is impossible for role players to break out in several games.

The Lakers also give priority to defending Yi Jian, but the Thunder's role players are stronger.

Of course, there is actually a cracking aspect, that is, superstars ignore defense.

In the end, Yi Jian will play more aggressively.

In the case of leading the series, he didn't give up completely. This kind of mentality is not good.

After the Lakers got back a game, Brooks said: "We did not play the performance I hoped for on the court, but I still believe in the players."

"Every game in the playoffs is important. I'm looking forward to the next game. Let's see what happens. We won't have a losing streak, even in the playoffs."

Losing streak, the Thunder have not appeared this season.

Mayfair Jackson praised the team's performance. He said: "This is the meaning of the team. We have good talent and great depth. These guys must perform. We can't completely count on Kobe. Tonight I'm just relieved that we're playing well together and we're both happy for each other."

Coe said after the game: "Our bench players are really amazing. Simply put, that's why we are different tonight."

"We have to play like this, we have to show that we want to win. They always try to limit me, double-team or whatever, I don't care at all. But if I want to be more calm and help the team with everyone, I can definitely do it." do it."

"We will also win the next home game."

Gasol revealed, "Kobe has injuries in many places on his body, but every time he just shrugs and let everything pass, his heart is strong enough, this is Kobe."

After the game, Yi Jian said decisively: "I don't know what will happen in the next game, but I can guarantee that I will use all means to win the victory, no matter how difficult it will be."

The fourth game came soon. After the Lakers pulled back a round, the fans of both sides fought more fiercely, but ordinary fans felt that the Western Conference Finals was more interesting.

The duel between superstars is full of highlights.

By this time, the Thunder and the Lakers were familiar with each other, both in terms of lineup and methods.

To win the game, it depends on the performance and the ability of the stars.

In this game, the Lakers took strict precautions against Yi Jian at the beginning.

Not completely flanked, but flanked most of the time.

The Lakers' offense is to use Kobe to attract the defense, and then create opportunities for others.

Having won a game with this trick, the Lakers will definitely continue.

But even so, it is impossible for the Thunder to relax their defense against Bryant.

At the beginning of the game, Yi Jian blocked Gasol twice and made a kill with the offensive rebound.

Even with a pincer attack, it is difficult to completely restrain him.

Superstars are not so easy to deal with.

Relying on Yi Jian's performance, Thunder quickly took the lead.

But the Lakers are still relatively calm this time, and Kobe continues to encourage his teammates and organize offenses.

Maybe it's because the home basket is more familiar. After the Lakers survived the previous offensive downturn, Fisher came to feel and helped the Lakers catch up with the score gap.

Lowry can definitely limit Fisher, but the Thunder's defensive focus is not here. Lowry often needs to help defend Kobe, so he gave Lao Yu a chance.

When the opponent's role players feel good, the Thunder's defense will return to normal.

At this time, other role players of the Lakers may get a chance, but Artest and Bynum did not grasp it, and the Lakers did not go as smoothly as they played.

It is certain that they were lucky to play, and now is their normal strength.

Fortunately, Odom performed well after playing, otherwise he would be stepped down soon.

After all, when Yi Jian didn't score so many points in this match, the performance of other Thunder players was not bad.

Both Durant and Lowry played well, and the two teams also had an advantage for a few minutes, and the atmosphere on the court became more and more tense.

Kobe couldn't help it in the second quarter. Although the Lakers were not behind, they couldn't gain an advantage.

If the Thunder are the first to break the deadlock and win the match point, the Lakers will be in danger.

So Kobe only maintained his patience for a quarter, as long as the Lakers' role players are not strong, he will not be able to bear it.

He has been very patient on the court because his teammates have performed well, otherwise Kobe would not care about any tactical arrangements, and the only thing he believes in is himself.

"When it comes to the away game, the Thunder's bench performance is not so good. They are still young."

"But Yi Jian is still very good... Yi Jian is really fierce. I think of the situation last season. Yi Jian will definitely do what he says and help the team win."

"Must, we will always believe in Emperor Yi!"

(End of this chapter)