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Chapter 282 Kobe's Counterattack

Being able to limit Kobe's scoring to only two points in the first quarter, Channing was very satisfied and scored 9 points for his defensive end.

Of course, there are many reasons for this. Gasol felt hot at the beginning, so he gave up more shots to Gasol. In the second half of the game, Kobe wanted to take over the game and confront Channing, but he had a hard time. Forcibly singled out, so the scene looks a bit miserable.

Kobe scored only two points in the first quarter, which was rarely seen by the Lakers for many years. Lakers fans looked at Channing on the bench with horrified eyes, and had a deep impression of this guy's terrifying single-defense ability. impression.

After Gasol rested, the Lakers' offensive center of gravity was more biased toward Kobe. Perhaps because the touch hadn't recovered, Kobe failed to make consecutive long-range shots, and the Lakers fell into a scoring drought.

And Yao Ming led the Philadelphia team to play very well. Without the restraint of Gasol, Yao Ming displayed [-] kinds of martial arts and beat Bynum in various fancy ways. .

The Philadelphia team gradually opened up the score, and Channing continued to rest with peace of mind. The second quarter started, and Cheeks still maintained the lineup configuration at the end of the first quarter.

On the Lakers side, after Phil Jackson continued to suffer for 3 minutes, he couldn't bear to put Gasol back on the field.

Gasol's supplementary defense made Yao Ming's singles very difficult, but the Philadelphia team also seized the opportunity from the outside.

The birdman Anderson, who was discarded by Gasol, played the role of covering the wall. Belinelli moved in various snakeskin positions, and cooperated with Yao Ming to score two three-pointers.

Halfway through the second quarter, the Philadelphia team had opened up the point difference to double digits. Cheeks looked at his watch, and it was time for substitutions again.

Uncle Mu made a grand debut to replace Yao Ming, Ibaka replaced Birdman Anderson, Pietrus replaced Battier, Channing replaced Belinelli, and Lowry replaced Dragic.

Facing the Lakers' three-high insiders, the physical strength of Philadelphia's inside players is also faster. Only Yao Ming, Ibaka, and Birdman Anderson can't make it through the rotation. Tombo sent out, hoping that Uncle Mu can withstand the last five or six minutes of the first half.

As for the point guard, both the offensive and defensive strength of the Lakers far exceed the normal regular season level. Cheeks is worried that Livingston's body will not be able to keep up, so he should be more careful in using him. Enter Livingston.

This is also a kind of protection for the players. Coach Cheeks has always been very caring about the players.

However, such a rotation lineup also caused Reggie Miller and Charles Barkley to be puzzled.

"I noticed that in this game, Coach Cheeks will separate Yao Ming and Channing and let them lead the team separately. Going up is a high-intensity confrontation, trying to drag the Lakers down with wheel battles."

"Yes, this tactic has indeed played a very good effect. Birdman Anderson and Ibaka, Battier and Pietrus, in these two important positions, the Philadelphia team has many players with similar strength. Two sets of lineups can be formed without distinction between starters and substitutes, with Yao Ming and Channing leading the team respectively."

"Looking at the Lakers on the other hand, the strength of the starting five tigers is absolutely top-notch, but the bench lineup is very shabby. Jordan Farmar, Vujacic, Luke Walton, Chris Mim, except for the super sixth man Lamar Odom In addition, the strength of other substitute players is very average, facing such a strong opponent as the Philadelphia team, Phil Jackson didn't even dare to let Kobe take a break."

"This is indeed a hidden danger. The closer to the second half, the more favorable the game is to the Philadelphia team. For the Lakers, they must seize the opportunity of the full main lineup to attack and try to establish a lead, otherwise it will be dangerous."

Phil Jackson thought the same way. In the last five or six minutes of the first half, he dispatched a full starting lineup of Kobe, Gasol, Bynum, Trevor Ariza and Fisher, and told the players to attack with all their might, and as soon as possible. Smooth out the double-digit lagging points difference.

The timeout ended, the Lakers attacked, and facing Channing's defense again, Kobe suddenly changed his style of play.

Beckoning Ariza for a pick-and-roll, Kobe no longer singled out Channing. The timeout just now made Kobe sober.

Facing Channing, who was surrounded by his body, one-on-one was definitely not the right choice. Kobe began to use the pick-and-roll.

The most important thing when defending pick-and-rolls is the cooperation between the two defensive players, switching defenses?Don't switch defenses?It is a test of the defense's judgment and tacit understanding.

Pietrus is very confident in his defensive strength. He has been on many teams in the NBA. He has always played the role of a defensive vanguard on the wing. After coming to the Philadelphia team, Pietrus is only the third in the team. The No. [-] defensive option, whether it is Channing or Shane Battier, is better than Pietrus' defense, and even Pietrus had to accept the role of a substitute.

This also inspired Lao Pi to be competitive. When he encountered a rare opportunity to defend Kobe, Lao Pi was definitely unwilling to give up.

"Change! Change! I'll deal with Kobe!"

Hearing that Pietrus was so determined, Channing decisively followed Ariza away, and he chose to trust his teammates.

Kobe glanced at Pietrus with cold eyes, then looked at Ibaka who was ready to double-team inside, and suddenly made a three-pointer.

If Kobe does not enter the three-point line, Philadelphia will not double-team, and Channing and Ibaka will not need to double-team. They all trust Pietrus' defensive strength.

After all, the success rate of making a strong three-pointer against Pietrus is definitely not high.

However, the goal went in.

This is Kobe. Although his fadeaway jumper often hits the iron, and his long-range three-pointer is not as good as top shooters like Ray Allen, once he finds the touch, Kobe is the most terrifying killer. , Twist the waist into a twist and fold it into three parts, he can get in no matter what.

Channing went over and patted Pietrus on the butt, and gave some encouragement to his teammates. Facing Kobe who started to convulse, Pietrus had tried his best.

On the defensive end, the Lakers, who were all attacking, also gave Channing and Kobe the same defensive treatment. After the pick-and-roll broke through, Gasol was delayed in front, and Kobe chased after him. Channing had to choose to pass the ball.

Fortunately, Ibaka did not disappoint Channing, and made a steady hit from the open mid-range.

"Good job!"

Channing has never been stingy in complimenting these rookie teammates. Ibaka is the first-round pick that Channing personally selected, and Channing also has high expectations for this guy.

Excellent mobility, good confrontation, rebounding and single-defense capabilities, if Ibaka can develop an open mid-range shot as soon as possible, then the Philadelphia team will not be afraid of anyone inside.

(End of this chapter)