If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 33 The Lakers' Moment of Weakness

"Kobe missed a three-pointer, and the Supersonics protected the rebound and started to counterattack."

"The Supersonics had a good rebound today... Oh, Yi Jian directly forced Odom to complete the dunk."

"It's so exciting, Odom didn't even react, and let Yi Jian squeeze past him with the ball. It can be seen that Yi Jian's sprain has no effect."

"It's Yi Jian again, Odom's willingness to defend doesn't seem to be strong."

When Kobe played Wushuang, his teammates often seemed dispensable.

On the contrary, there are some teams played by the Sonics, but Durant doesn't feel very good.

"Both Yi Jian and Durant are here, the Supersonics will play well."

"I feel that the current Supersonics are not far behind the strong teams."

"The Supersonics really have a promising future. In terms of talent, they are not comparable to other rebuilding teams."

The two teams played inextricably at the beginning, and the substitute lineup also performed well.

The collision of offensive teams will not be cold on the scene.

Szczerbiak feels pretty good during this period. He is an experienced player, and if he is in good condition, he can basically support the Supersonics' rotation period.

In addition to Wilcox, you can also touch with many teams.

The Sonics have lost rebounds but won games before. This can be said to be the opposite. They have an advantage in rebounds, but it is difficult to lead the score.

Obviously, when the Lakers were weakest in the season, they were not so easy to deal with.

"Pass the ball to me more." At this time, Yi Jian also did his part.

When the opponent's inside line is not strong, it is his opportunity to make a big kill.

In fact, in the first half, Watson, Ridnor and Yi Jian cooperated in the pick-and-roll tactics, and they were relatively successful.

Odom can spout a few words of trash talk, but it is difficult for him to actively defend the inside.

The Lakers also tried to let Turiaf defend, but this one was a bit chaotic and active. He couldn't help but make extra moves in defense, and then sent Yi Jian to the free throw line.

Kobe was very dissatisfied, and he had a heated exchange with his teammates, so he almost came over to defend himself.

In terms of scoring, Kobe also scored in double figures for two consecutive quarters.

In this regard, I really have to admire Kobe.

Many of his points are singles with the ball, and the physical exertion alone is incredible.

Many players, given him the opportunity to take so many shots, couldn't do it.

When Kobe hit a three-pointer in the second quarter, the Lakers almost opened the score.

Fortunately, the Supersonics stabilized, and Yi Jian and Durant played together at the critical moment.

Yi Jian dunked down again, but Durant got a chance of misalignment and hit Fisher.

So at the end of the first half, the two teams returned to a half-baked state.

Back in the locker room, when coach Carlesimo was analyzing the situation in the first half, Yi Jian kept reminding his teammates that the Sonics still have the advantage inside today, and they should try to get the ball to him better.

Today, Durant's shooting percentage is not as good as Kobe's, but Yi Jian is still relatively high, and this is where the advantages of inside players lie.

On the Lakers side, Kobe looked serious, he already felt that his teammates were a little unreliable.

In the second half, we can only continue to increase our efforts.

After playing in the third quarter, Kobe played more singles, making all kinds of difficult shots.

It's just that he never hit from outside the three-point line.

Bryant can hit difficult [-]-pointers, but overall, his shooting percentage from beyond the arc is mediocre.

In fact, the key is that Kobe's playing like this will cause the other role players of the Lakers to feel nothing.

Wear them once in a while and they won't hit.

This will lead to a vicious circle, as long as opponents seize the opportunity, they can push the Lakers to a desperate situation.

The Supersonic's ability to seize opportunities is not that strong, but it is still possible to take the opportunity to take the lead.

Yi Jian's efficiency is still as high as ever, and the Supersonic's rebounds continue to be online.

Cool!So just attack as hard as you can.

Not only did Yi Jian benefit, Collison also played domineering inside, with all kinds of offensive rebounds. Those who didn't know thought it was Howard.

Durant was completely taken away in the third quarter.

Durant is also a little upset, he actually still wants to compete with Kobe.

But on the surface, you have to pretend to be calm.

Yi Jian didn't point it out, and said with a smile: "Keep working harder, and we will take down the Lakers together."

"Well, this is on our territory." Durant said casually.

But his acting skills are average, and everyone can see his desire.

At the beginning of the final quarter, the Lakers still let Kobe take a good rest for a few minutes.

The head coach of the Lakers is very familiar with Phil Jackson. He didn't say that it was wrong for Kobe to play too many singles, but he guided it tactically.

First let Kobe see that when he is not on the court, role players play better.

Then let Kobe be the end point with peace of mind, and don't do everything by himself.

Odom is a little bit late this time, so let Wharton do the transfer.

The Lakers renewed Wharton's contract in the summer because this guy understands tactics well and plays smarter.

However, after Gasol, who has a better golf quotient, came, these small advantages of Wharton became less important.

After all the main players of the Lakers played again, they also played well for a few minutes.

Wharton dealt the cards, which was not bad.

However, they lost another backcourt rebound.

Kwame Brown can also be regarded as a defensive insider, but the protection of rebounds is really just average.

It is not without reason that the title of the number one scholar of parallel imports has hung on him for many years.

Collison broke out in a wave, scored 2+1, and beat his opponent.

Yi Jian also took the opportunity to score, making the Supersonic seem to have twin towers.

After this wave, the Sonics stabilized their lead, and the time came to the last few minutes.

Kobe couldn't take it anymore.

play tactics?What bullshit tactics?
It's better for him to play with the ball, so Kobe started again.

He should be the two irons, and gave the Sonics a chance to expand their lead.

However, Kobe is a real superstar.

He immediately scored two goals in a row, which proved his strength.

The score fell into a stalemate again, and the Sonics took a slight lead, but as a rebuilding team, it is likely to be directly settled by Kobe at the last moment.

The last time the Lakers won the game, it was almost a similar rhythm.

When the two teams hit the critical moment, the team with strong stars is more stable psychologically.

Teammates will believe in Kobe, and fans think Kobe has a chance to do it.

The point is, as an opponent, you will often have such thoughts.

Therefore, the defense is easy to mess up, and Kobe, who is full of confidence, is really likely to end the game with a superstar.

Just when Kobe hit a three-pointer again, the Sonics felt a deep crisis.

If they don't respond offensively, the advantage will go to the Lakers.

"Don't worry, they can't guard me."

Yi Jian's aura of being able to handle everything really gave his teammates confidence.

Then he said to Durant: "If you have a chance from the outside, you should shoot decisively. I will always believe in you."

Durant suddenly had the urge to die for his confidant.

(End of this chapter)