Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 385
The Lakers' last game in November will be an away game against the San Antonio Spurs.

After winning the championship, the Spurs continued to strengthen. While retaining the starting lineup and main rotation of last season, they also introduced veterans such as Nick Van Exel, Michael Finley and Robert Hawley to supplement the depth of the lineup.

In terms of the number of All-Stars alone, the Spurs rank first in the league.

Faced with the opponents who lost in the Western Conference finals last season, the Lakers are ready to fight, especially Garnett. A few months ago, he could only lie on the injured list and watch Duncan show his power on the court. The enemy is out of the game with hatred, and now he is back to health, even if it is a regular season, he must go all out.

For the Spurs' twin-tower lineup, Don Nelson also adjusted the starting lineup of the Lakers. Lamar Odom will make his debut on behalf of the Lakers for the first time, and Artest will serve as a substitute.

The Spurs' starting lineup is a lineup that has been used frequently this season, Tony Parker, Michael Finley, Tayshaun Prince, and Duncan and Rasheed Wallace.

The Lakers jump to the ball, Billups holds the ball at 45 degrees, Odom and Garnett both pull high and set a double screen for Bryant.

Since the two insiders have shooting range, Duncan and Rasheed Wallace had to expand the defensive range. After bypassing Odom's screen, Kobe suddenly changed direction and went straight to the basket.

Duncan reacted back to the defense immediately, blocking Billups' passing route, but Garnett took the opportunity to bounce to the top of the arc, received a pass from Billups, and was unguarded. Step back to the three-point line, aim for the basket, and hit.

If it was two seasons ago, Garnett would have chosen to take a long two-point shot for this ball, but under Jim's subtle influence, he has begun to accept playing in a "more efficient" way.

The Spurs attacked with very simple and rough tactics. Duncan stuck Odom in the low post and reached out for the ball.

Parker passed the ball, and Odom positioned himself to block Duncan's turn to the baseline, trying to force him into the middle, where Garnett was ready to help.

Billups also received very close, choosing to let go of Parker's three-pointer and double-teaming Duncan.

Rasheed Wallace pulled out of the three-point line, Duncan forced his way to the middle, Garnett immediately defended, and Duncan, who attracted three defenders, threw the ball to the outside line, Rasheed Wallace received the ball, In return for an open three-pointer.

Kobe sent the baseline ball, and Wade started to play quickly. The Spurs were very disciplined, and the team retreated quickly. However, Wade raced against time and forcibly pushed the positional battle into a fast break. After passing Finley , under the interference of the chasing Rasheed Wallace, he took off forcibly and hit a layup with the lever.

The Spurs also insisted on their own style of play. Parker launched an offense through the pick-and-roll seven seconds after halftime. After receiving the ball, Duncan faced Odom and made a half-hook shot. Sid Wallace took the opportunity to grab an offensive rebound and made a tip-in.

Both sides want to bring their opponents into their own rhythm. Regardless of whether the Spurs score or not, as soon as the Lakers get the ball, Wade or Kobe will forcefully push the speed and try to make a transition attack. Pull the inside line to a high position, empty the Spurs' inside line, and then make a breakthrough; the Spurs are playing steadily, preferring to give up the opportunity for a fast break, but also handing the ball to the inside line to attack the Lakers' weakness.

The Lakers focused on Duncan. Shifu made 5 of 2 shots and 4 of 1 free throws in the first quarter, scoring only 5 points. On the contrary, it was because Rasheed Wallace and Parker were often targeted by strategic empties. , The efficiency is not bad, Parker 7 points, Rasheed Wallace 9 points and 5 rebounds.For the Lakers, Wade became a sharp-edged figure. He made 7 of 4 shots in a single quarter and scored 11 points. Garnett scored 7 points. Kobe Bryant didn't make many shots. He made 2 of 1 shots and scored 2 points.

After the first quarter, the two sides tied at 26. For the Lakers, this score is a bit low, but for the Spurs, 26 points scored by the opponent is already very high.

In the second quarter, the Spurs replaced the starting lineup with a rotation lineup composed of Ginobili, Van Exel, Glenn Robinson, Hawley and Oberto. The Lakers also made adjustments. Artest and David · Lee debut, the backcourt was replaced by Steve Blake and Kyle Korver, Bryant remained on the court.

The Twin Towers are gone, the Spurs' style has changed, Ginobili and Van Exel are both unrestrained players, and regardless of Glenn Robinson and Hawley, Fan Maniac and Yaodao both like to play with the two old fritters. The Lakers played against each other and asked them to play tactics one by one, but it killed the nerve attributes of the two.As soon as they came up, Van Exel and Hawley tried to cooperate with an air cut, but Hawley made a pass error and was intercepted by Artest. The Lakers counterattacked, and Korver settled outside the three-point line. To Kobe's ball, a hit hit.

But on the defensive end, Korver and Blake had nothing to do with Ginobili. The Pampas Eagles rushed to the inside with a seductive pace, and faced David Lee with a coquettish throw. .

At this stage, Kobe became the Lakers' main attacking point without hesitation. He stayed powerless in the first quarter just to gain an advantage in the transitional period.

Ginobili also had nothing to do with Kobe. Fei Xia attacked with his back, and Holly could only come to help defend. Kobe immediately found the emptied Artest, who made an empty cut layup.

After the tempo accelerated, both sides made more mistakes, and the Spurs' shooting percentage also declined. The rookie David Lee performed well. Since the Spurs' Argentine center Oberto had no offensive ability, David Lee's poor defensive weakness was covered up. , and in the fast-paced game, his offensive talent and excellent rebounding ability were fully displayed. After only 4 minutes in the second quarter, he continued to eat cakes under the basket, scored 6 points and 5 rebounds, and the Lakers gradually Gained the upper hand and once led the Spurs by 7 points.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Popovich hurriedly replaced the main players except Finley in advance, and put on the winning lineup to play the last 8 minutes of the first half with the Lakers.

When the main force came up, David Lee's defense was not enough. Duncan swallowed him alive and gave him a slap in the face. Don Nelson hurriedly asked for a timeout and made substitutions and adjustments.

Bryant was replaced to rest, and the Lakers started with the other four and Ron Artest.

The Lakers attack, Wade and Odom play a pick-and-roll, go right to break through, Rasheed Wallace and Ginobili double-team Wade together.

Wade passed the ball behind his back and gave it to the dismantled Odom, who stepped forward and broke through, ready to take off and attack the basket.

Duncan rushed to help defend at the first time, but the left-handed magician turned halfway in the air, passed the ball behind his head chicly, and distributed the ball to the follow-up Garnett.

Unguarded, Garnett stormed up and dunked with a one-handed tomahawk.

(End of this chapter)