Chapter 105 [In a desperate situation]
Author: Can play the harmonica
The game has come to the last two minutes!
The SuperSonics lead the Lakers by 5 points 110 to 105.
During this timeout, Jackson once again replaced Odom and Bynum and replaced them with the smaller lineup they had used before. The center was still Mihm, who was more mobile.
Playing this lineup in the last two minutes of the game is actually a bit risky.
This lineup is too short and rebounding is not guaranteed.
You know, at critical moments in the game, rebounds are extremely deadly.
A key rebound will directly determine the direction of the game.
But Lu Yusheng also understands the difficulty of Zen Master. Odom and Bynum are completely out of shape, even though they have actually worked very hard subjectively.
But that's only subjective.
Their poor state makes it too easy for the SuperSonics to score three-pointers. If the Sonics can score a few more three-pointers in the next time, there will be almost no suspense in the game.
"Listen, in the next round, you will not give them any three-point shot opportunities. In addition, you have to fight for every rebound. Everyone must try their best to fight for it. Do you understand?"
Zen Master emphasized rebounding, which is indeed the key to determining the outcome of this game.
The game continues!
After playing again, the Lakers attack.
Triangle offense.
Lu Yusheng ran out to provide an off-ball screen for Kobe. After the screen, he switched defense and became SuperSonics No. 1 Luke Ridnour to defend Kobe!
Walton immediately passed the ball to Kobe.
Of course, Kobe will not let go of this kind of absolute advantage.
But Lu Yusheng estimated that the Sonics would not be able to sit back and let Kobe Bryant wreak havoc on Luke Ridnour.
This is basically giving points to the Lakers.
He concluded that the Sonics' wing players would definitely double-team Kobe.
Sure enough, when Kobe was holding the ball to hit Luke Ridnour, the SuperSonics' Lewis and Wilcox's center of gravity was gradually approaching Kobe.
Lu Yusheng was well prepared. When they double-teamed Kobe, he immediately used Aaron McGee's screen to get rid of Ray Allen.
Sure enough, when Kobe carried Luke Ridnour onto his back and entered the free throw line, Lewis, who was closest to him, immediately stepped forward decisively to double-team Kobe!
In an instant, Lu Yusheng took advantage of Ray Allen's unpreparedness and quickly cut towards the basket with the help of Aaron McGee's screen!
As long as Kobe passes this ball to Lu Yusheng, Lu Yusheng can score!
But what Lu Yusheng didn't expect was that when faced with Lewis's decisive double-team, Kobe did not intend to pass the ball, but suddenly turned around and shot from behind!
Lewis and Luke Ridnour took off together to block the shot!
Facing the two people's blocks, Kobe's body was almost in the extreme backward state and he threw the ball!
Score in!
This goal instantly ignited the hearts of the fans at Staples Center, and their cheers almost lifted the roof of the arena!
"Oh my God!" Standall exclaimed, "This ball is really incredible. I feel like Kobe's body seems to have been completely flat in the air. How did he find it accurately in such extreme physical conditions?
basket and put the ball in?”
"Feeling, this kind of shooting is based on feeling," Mark Jackson said, "But what surprises me more is not the difficulty of this shot, but Kobe's physical strength. This guy is really a complete physical monster. He today
He used his personal ability to support the team for almost the whole game. He has scored so many difficult goals in the past. I have always said that his physical strength will be the key to determining this game, but he didn't.
To think that under such circumstances, this guy could actually make a shot of this level of difficulty is really incredible to me."
As for Lu Yusheng, although he was also amazed by the difficulty of this shot, he felt really uncomfortable.
That ball was exactly the same as the previous one. As long as Kobe passed it, he and Odom could easily score.
But Kobe still didn't pass the ball. Of course, you can't question a scored shot. After all, he scored.
However, Lu Yusheng felt that this would make his teammates feel a little disappointed.
Especially, just now he fully predicted that the Sonics would double-team and ran out of space.
This somewhat dampened his enthusiasm.
The next time he faces this kind of situation, he may wonder whether he should move or not.
Anyway, I can't catch the pass.
After this goal was scored, the score difference once again came to three points.
Sonics offense!
As expected by Zen Master, the Sonics saw that the Lakers had put on a smaller lineup aimed at their three-point shooting tactics, and they immediately changed their strategy and handed the ball to Wilcox, asking him to single out Aaron McGee.
Wilcox has an absolute advantage, and he also has solid offensive skills at the basket. There will be no problem in defeating McGee alone.
But this tactic has been targeted by the Lakers before. When Wilcox faced harassment from Lakers defense players, he would hesitate to attack and release the ball very slowly.
But during the timeout just now, coach Bob Hill specifically improved this tactic.
When Wilcox took the ball and played alone, except for center Mohammed, the other forward players all moved out near the three-point line, giving him enough space to play alone.
In this way, the Lakers' wing defenders will not be able to harass Wilcox.
Sure enough, this tactic worked immediately. Facing Aaron McGee's single defense, Wilcox easily scored the ball!
The difference between the two sides returned to seven points again.
"Now the Lakers are in trouble. Although their current lineup can limit the SuperSonics' three-pointers, they can't defend Wilcox's single shot under the basket. And now there is only more than a minute left.
With a five-point lead, the Sonics don't need a three-point shot so urgently, they just need to ensure that every ball is scored steadily," Standall said.
"Yes, I understand Jackson's difficulty very well. To defend against three-pointers, you can only let the opponent two points. There is no other way. In fact, the key lies in Odom. If Odom does not sleepwalk today, the Lakers can easily deal with it.
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"Now what do you think the Lakers should do in this situation?"
"I can't think of it. Just because of this point, the Sonics currently have an absolute advantage in tactics. I'm afraid Lakers fans can only pray for a miracle. Of course, with that man on the court, anything can happen.
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On the court, Lu Yusheng dribbled the ball and advanced past half court.
His mind was also rapidly thinking about how to break the SuperSonics' current tactical advantage.
The offense is easy to say, but on defense, when all their forward players are pulled out, it is impossible for the Lakers to help defend. Wilcox plays Aaron McGee, which is basically giving away points.
There is not much time left. If this continues, the game will be lost.
Lu Yusheng gritted his teeth. In this case, I am afraid he can only take a gamble!
Well, he made up his mind that when he was in a desperate situation, he might as well give it a try!
Chapter completed!