Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 256
As soon as the second quarter came up, Reggie Miller hit a three-pointer to tie the game.

Since then, the Lakers have never taken the lead in the next game. Losing the absolute main force has an impact on the rotation and system. can be adjusted.

Although Billups played the best game of the finals so far with anger, 21 points, 7 assists and 4 steals, although Kobe still scored 28 points steadily, even though Artest topped the power forward position, stealing He scored a career-high 12 rebounds in the playoffs, and it was difficult to prevent the Pacers from winning at home.

O'Neal's 35 points and 16 rebounds made people see the bloodthirsty shark who almost won the loser's FMVP in last year's playoffs. Reggie Miller scored 18 points, Payton and Al Harrington scored 14 points each, and Ben The biggest contributor to the Pacers' victory in this game was Bruce Bowen, who scored 3 points and picked up 2 rebounds. Relying on his wonderful performance, he helped the Pacers seal the victory.

98 to 104, the Lakers defeated Indiana, and the total score was tied at 2-2.

Compared with the results of the game, people are more concerned about Garnett's injury.

Due to the Tianwangshan battle in Indiana, the team returned to the hotel after the game, and Garnett, accompanied by the team doctor, took a special plane back to Los Angeles overnight for examination.

There is a three-hour time difference between Indiana and Los Angeles. Garnett arrived at the hospital late at night in Los Angeles time, but none of his teammates had an early rest, and they all expressed their blessings to Garnett by phone.

The next morning, the examination results came out. Garnett's ankle ligament was torn and he needed surgery to repair it. The truce was about 4 to 5 months. The only good news was that there was no bone damage.

"No matter how they deny it, as long as they are not blind, they can see that this step was deliberately missed. I feel sorry for what Bruce Bowen did. He used to play for the Lakers and won the championship with us. I am ashamed of the decision to sign him and I am sure many players who have played with him will also be ashamed of being on the team with such a despicable player. Such unsportsmanlike things It should happen on the basketball court, by hurting the opponent to achieve the goal of winning, no one wants to watch this kind of game, and it may even ruin someone's career, of course, I don't think my players will be affected by this kind of dirty Knocked down by small moves, they will beat the Pacers on the court with dignity," Jim called a press conference as soon as Garnett's test report came out, denouncing Bowen's dirty behavior.

Other teams are also paying attention to the finals. Garnett's serious injury and reimbursement for the season are definitely big news. Many other players who suffered from Bowen's injuries also took this opportunity to express their views.

"I don't know if you noticed in the last game of the Eastern Conference finals, I had a chance to defend Reggie Miller's layup, but Bowen stomped my foot hard when I came back. The back heel, I was all focused on Reggie Miller, the referee didn't blow the whistle, at that point, there was no way I could stop and complain, but I lost my balance because of that kick, and it just happened. That happened, I didn't catch Miller, he made a layup, and we lost the game." Jerry Stackhouse stepped up first, and he faced Bowen in seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals , has the most say.

"That time, I caught the ball outside the three-point line and made a fake move. Bowen was pointed up. I was going to break through, but he didn't stop. No, I now think he did it on purpose. Just follow it like that. My face was kicked over, which is completely inconsistent with the laws of human body movement, and I once suspected that I was participating in a free kick game instead of a basketball game.” Garnett’s former teammate Wally Szczerbiak also showed his own experience, in the regular season In the middle, he was kicked directly in the face by Bowen.

"He knelt on the side of my knee countless times, stomped on my heel, surreptitiously elbowed me in the ribs where the referee couldn't see, stuck his stinky foot under my supporting foot time and time again. , all he did was not to guard me, I'm absolutely sure he wanted to destroy me! His filth is etched deep in his soul, every time he stretches his feet without thinking. The worst thing is that the referee turned a blind eye to it , After I was knocked down by him for the fifth time, I decided to teach him a lesson myself, but the referee sent me off!" The demigod Carter, who suffered from a broken foot, also made a speech. He and Gane Garnett has been a good friend since high school. Garnett entered the NBA after graduating from high school, and Carter chose to finish his college studies. Now that his friend is injured, Carter, who has always been good-tempered, can't bear it anymore.

"I used to think I was friends with him, until this year when we played against the Pacers, I scored 20 points in the first half, and the next game, he touched almost every bone in my body, and I almost told him He and I have no problem with my orientation. Many players play rough, but Bruce Bowen is definitely the last one people want to face. He doesn't even let his friends go. I am very disappointed in this." Sonics Ray Allen, who has always shown his image as a modest gentleman, also stood up and publicly bombarded Bowen.

"It's always fun to play against him. He's an excellent defender, but I always have to be careful that his limbs appear in some strange places so as not to hurt myself." Kobe, who has always been reticent, also simply threw out own opinion.

"Although I have only played in the league for less than a year, I have never seen such a dirty player. There are always several rounds in every game between me and him. In these few rounds, I must Only by suppressing my anger at all times can I control my emotions and not allow myself to be sent off for beating him. No matter what, we will win this championship trophy for Kevin. He has given me a lot of help in training. Teammates will not be indifferent to this kind of thing." While expressing his dissatisfaction with Bowen, rookie Dwyane Wade also showed his determination to win the championship on behalf of the team.

When voices from all walks of life were condemning Bruce Bowen's bad behavior, the Pacers chose to avoid the edge and refused to accept any interviews.

Regardless of whether they have a guilty conscience or not, in short, the Lakers lost one of the dual cores, which is definitely a major benefit for the Pacers.

Garnett underwent successful surgery the next day, and Jim and Kupchak visited him in the hospital.

And in Indianapolis, Karl Malone knocked on Phil Jackson's door.

"Coach, let me play, I will help the team win the championship."

(End of this chapter)