NBA: I'm really not a point guard god

The second half begins.

Bryant still obeyed coach Phil Jackson's arrangement.

On the defensive end, Kobe still marks Zhou Yao.

On the offensive end, Kobe took on more of the task of sorting out the team's offense.

52: 49.

The Lakers still have a 3-point lead.

But everyone knows that the advantage of 3 points is not safe at all. If the opponent can play smoothly, the overtake can be completed soon.

Jackson's judgment on the Wizards is basically correct, but the script has not been completed as he envisioned.

The Wizards' roster hasn't changed much.

It was just that Hamilton, who was the most active runner in the first half, was replaced by Arenas.

In the second half, the Wizards really started the offense with Jordan holding the ball.

It's just that it wasn't Jordan who ran the Wizards' offense.

It wasn't the triangle offense that Jackson had in mind.

Instead, Jordan played singles with the ball directly.

Barkley played well in the first half, but was also exhausted physically.

Now the offensive end mainly relies on Jordan's singles with the ball.

On the defensive end, Zhou Yao, Arenas, and Jordan teamed up to block the Lakers' perimeter.

It became very difficult for O'Neal to get the ball.

Though O'Neal turned every ball he caught into a score.

But Barkley still got ample rest time on the court.

Yes, just let Barkley rest on the court.

Jordan succeeded in singles frequently, and he didn't even need Barkley and White to grab offensive rebounds.

The pressure suddenly eased a lot.

The Lakers' offense was intermittent.

It doesn't look like the Lakers are losing much on the field.

But the Lakers couldn't stop Jordan's offense.

Kobe defended Zhou Yao very well.

But although Zhou Yao ran very actively, Jordan and other players basically didn't pass him the ball very much.

Kobe just felt as if he was doing a useless switch back and forth.

6 minutes.

Kobe scored 2 points.

O'Neill scored 7 points.

Jordan scored 13 points.

61: 62.

The Wizards even completed a go-ahead.

At first, Jackson was delighted to see the rest of the Wizards have absolutely no chance to score.

In his view, Jordan is constantly playing singles without hesitating his physical strength.

At the age of 39, there are always times when he can't bear it.

However, continuous singles must also ensure continuous defensive strength.

Jordan still didn't mean to be tired.

Zhou Yao was restricted by Kobe, and the Wizards as a team couldn't connect their offense at all.

But Jordan alone turned the Lakers' defense upside down.

If the fight continues like this, I am afraid that Jordan will not be exhausted, and the Lakers themselves will be beaten to death by Jordan alone.

The lesser of two evils.

If Zhou Yao wants to continue connecting teams, let him do so.

Even if Zhou Yao gets a few more assists, it's better than letting Jordan beat the Lakers to death by himself.

Moreover, this game is something the Lakers must win.

The next game is the Wizards' home game.

Moreover, there has never been a big score 3:0 in the history of the NBA and it can come back.

2: 1.

The two sides each have two home games, and some play.

3: 0.

Even if they win the next game, it is impossible for the Lakers to win the series.

Jackson ordered a change of play.

On defense, Kobe went to guard Jordan.

On offense, Bryant cuts down on ball time.

No longer responsible for sorting out the team's offense.

Rather, it serves as the endpoint of the offense.

O'Neal added pick-and-roll coordination.

At the same time, O'Neal can leave the basket and ask for the ball.

Increase the connection between inside and outside lines.

Then use O'Neal's almost unsolvable physical advantage to squeeze back to the basket bit by bit.

Playing like this would make O'Neal very uncomfortable.

It will also consume a lot of his stamina.

However, O'Neill himself knew it.

The game has come to closing time.

It's not the time to mess around with his temper.

Regardless of whether it will make him feel tired.

It doesn't matter if it makes him feel uncomfortable.

Has won two championships in a row.

If it wins in a few years, it will be a dynasty team with three consecutive championships.

And the Lakers have already reached the finals.

Just a hair's breadth away from establishing a dynasty.

Faced with such a temptation.

Even if O'Neill is uncomfortable, he will not complain.

……

really.

The effect of the tactical change was immediate.

Kobe's single defense against Jordan still cannot be completely restricted.

But it is impossible for Jordan to score easily.

The basketball passed through many times, and finally it was given to the inside center White.

And Whitt wanted to face the basket to shoot, but O'Neal firmly pressed it down.

Fisher catches the ball and wants to initiate a fast break.

But the Wizards are not slow to return to defense.

Fast break did not play.

Fisher put on a posture to try to break through.

Arenas blocked in time.

Fisher gives the ball to Fox.

Fox's breakthrough has also been modest.

Just come to the free throw line.

Give the ball to Kobe again.

Zhou Yao immediately put pressure on Kobe near the three-point line.

And Kobe seems to want to break through, but he is not in a hurry to break through.

Zhou Yao is not too worried about Kobe shooting three-pointers.

Although Kobe's career three-point shooting percentage is not low.

However, Kobe's three-point shooting percentage this season is only 25%, and his production is not high.

Basically, unless there is a particularly suitable opportunity, or the game reaches a critical moment, you have to shoot a three-pointer.

Kobe Bryant rarely took the initiative to shoot three-pointers this season.

In contrast, Kobe's ability to cause damage after breaking through is too strong.

Kobe can go straight to the basket.

Either pass the ball or score directly.

Bryant can also not break to the basket.

Direct jumper.

Kobe's fadeaway jumper is not as good as Jordan now, nor is he as good as himself later.

But it is already astonishingly powerful.

However, Zhou Yao also has some experience in defending Kobe.

It's not that Zhou Yao's defense against Kobe can be foolproof.

In fact, Zhou Yao only needs to make Kobe less comfortable when he wants to score.

Especially when he wants to hit the mid-range shot.

Time is running out.

Kobe really began to try to break through.

Zhou Yao was already prepared.

Staring at Kobe.

Bryant moved from the right side of the court to the center.

Zhou Yao also followed closely.

Kobe stopped.

Zhou Yao also stopped immediately.

Kobe couldn't get rid of Zhou Yao.

Forcing a shot is obviously not the best option.

Can pass the ball, but the position of his teammates is not ideal.

Kobe moved on.

Zhou Yao followed closely.

Unexpectedly, he bumped into O'Neill.

It's not even close to the free throw line.

O'Neal ran so far to run a pick and roll for Kobe.

Zhou Yao lost his position.

Arenas immediately defended up.

If no one guards.

Shot here, Kobe's hit rate is still very high.

But I didn't want Kobe to choose to pass the ball at this time.

It's Fisher outside the three-point line.

That is, the person who was originally defended by Arenas.

The basketball crashed into the basket.

64: 62.

Jordan managed to catch up with the score, and suddenly the Lakers took the lead again.

Jordan glanced at Collins off the court.

The coach obviously wanted to call a timeout.

And Jordan signaled him to wait...