"9:4"

The game goes on like this, and the game also rises alternately.

The Sonics are trying to speed up as much as possible, but after all, the Lakers are the defending champions.

When prepared, their retreat was also very timely.

Later, the SuperSonics simply replaced Ewing and directly pushed P.J. Brown to the 5th position, while Lewis switched to the 4th position.

The speed has improved, but when it comes to defense, O'Neal can't defend.

With PJ Brown's small body, as long as O'Neal gets the ball, he can't guard it.

However, the restrictions on Kobe have some effects.

In the first quarter of the game, Kobe made 1 of 4 shots and only scored 4 points. His efficiency was already very low.

Popovich, who had probably gone home to fish, was screaming in his heart when he saw Kobe's performance.

If I had such an outside combination, the Spurs wouldn't be swept out.

The first quarter ended at 27:23.

The SuperSonics only lead by 4 points. Such an advantage, with more than half an hour left in the game, is actually just that.

Until the second half of the second quarter.

Although the Sonics increase their rhythm just for fast breaks, in fact, they also increase their physical energy.

Especially for O'Neal, who weighs so much and keeps running back and forth on the court, you can imagine the consumption involved.

Even Kobe Bryant was gasping for breath under the turns of greetings from Gary Payton and Wang Hao.

From the very beginning of the game, the SuperSonics wanted to use the rhythm of the game and wear down their opponents through physical confrontation.

Basketball games are like this, you are always more active when attacking than when defending.

Especially on the wild court, whenever you want to defend, there will always be someone with their hands on their hips unable to run.

But when the team is about to attack, they are instantly full of energy and can run faster than anyone else!

Taking advantage of this period of offense, the SuperSonics successfully opened the score to 9 points.

Unfortunately, during the last attack, Kobe and O'Neal completed the connection and scored in an alley-oop.

Otherwise, the point difference is 11 points.

Even though the difference is only two points, there is still a difference between a single-digit point difference and a double-digit point difference.

Let's look at O'Neal again. When he was about to return to defense just now, he couldn't even take a step, as if there was lead hanging from his legs.

As a result, now, when I play alley-oop, I can jump quite high, and I don’t feel tired anymore.

With a 9-point difference, we returned to the locker room.

Paul Westphal was very satisfied and kept cheering for the players to win the score in one fell swoop.

Unexpectedly, the situation changed dramatically in the second half.

"Kobe gave the ball to O'Neal, O'Neal wanted to attack, and the SuperSonics double team followed.

O'Neal, O'Neal didn't hit hard, he gave the ball to Fisher in the left corner.

Fisher's three-pointer...is there!"

In the live broadcast of CCTV, Sun Zhengping's passionate commentary sounded.

Zhang Weiping also said quickly: "As soon as this goal was scored, it was a lead. The SuperSonics must cheer up.

In fact, the Sonics can't be entirely blamed. They played well and the Lakers were in great shape.

Especially O'Neal and Kobe, no matter how hard they fight, it's impossible for one person to guard them.

It has to be double-teamed by two people, or even three people, to be able to defend it."

…

"Beep!"

The referee's whistle sounded and the Sonics requested a timeout.

There were 6 minutes and 35 seconds left in the third quarter, and the score between the two sides was 68:70.

In less than 6 minutes, the Lakers had a scoring climax at 10:21.

Especially at 8:0 in the opening game, the SuperSonics were almost defeated, thanks to Wang Hao's timely response with a three-pointer.

"Okay, okay, everything is fine, listen, the game is not over yet, and we have not lost yet.

Falling behind? Yes, we did fall behind by 2 points, but what's the big deal? We can fight back.

Our offense is fine, but remember, if you defend well, those guys can't make shots all the time."

…

At this point in the game, there is no need to make any tactical adjustments.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with the Sonics' style of play, but they are just a little confused by their opponent's abnormal ability.

"Wang, Gary, you are the core of the team, you must show your momentum.

Very good, in this attack in the next game, you two will pick and roll, remember, score the ball!"

In fact, the Sonics had a trick up their sleeves, which was useless even in the game against the Kings.

That's right, it's the pick-and-roll cooperation between Wang Hao and Gary Payton.

Taking out the trump card at this time, it can be seen that the situation is not that easy.

On the scene, it was okay, just two points behind. The key is the momentum. The SuperSonics' momentum is a bit low now.

There is no way, no matter who you are, you will be discouraged when you see your opponent's shots are useless and your defensive efforts are of no use.

Returning to the game, Gary Payton caught the ball in the backcourt. When he reached the top of the arc and beyond the three-point line, he immediately moved.

He quickly came to Fisher's side and made a gesture to pick and roll, which made Kobe a little wary.

They had faced this move during the regular season, and to be honest, they couldn't resist it.

Sure enough, Wang Hao took advantage of the situation and made a block. Just when Fisher was about to go around the pick-and-roll, he immediately opened it.

Kobe had no choice but to switch defenses.

However, just after Wang Hao opened the ball, he first made a gesture to go out of the three-point line, and then rushed to the inside.

Yes, it was actually a fake move just now, but it was this fake move that directly threw Fisher away.

As for Wang Hao giving Fisher a gentle push at the moment of getting rid of him, it was actually a very routine action.

Because Wang Hao and Gary Payton were both in appearance, everyone's attention was attracted.

O'Neal's position is also slightly outside.

Now it's better, Wang Hao has directly penetrated the inside, and Gary Payton's pass has also caught up.

Reagan Fox jumped up as hard as he could to stop the ball, but Wang Hao, who jumped high, took the ball away from his head.

Then he hit the basket hard.

"Alley-oop!"

The host at the SuperSonics home stadium cheered loudly, constantly boosting the morale of the fans at the scene.

The fans at the scene were also very energetic, cheering and shouting constantly, and they were all very passionate.

Sure enough, dunking is the best way to boost morale.
Chapter completed!