Chapter 152(1/2)
Author: Can play the harmonica
In the first quarter, Yao Ming and Kobe were the first to set the tone.
Kobe has a strong desire to attack today and has been constantly attacking Sean Bathir from the beginning.
And even when facing Bathir's defense, he still won many times.
This made Battier obviously annoyed. There was no problem with his defense, and he was obviously more focused on defending against Kobe.
But the reality is that no matter how you prevent it, you can't.
Even the Eye-Closing Technique was used, but it just couldn't be prevented.
This time, Kobe scored another fairy goal under his extreme defense, which attracted cheers from Lakers fans at Lian Toyota Center.
Bathir returned to defense, shook his head repeatedly, with a very depressed expression.
Yao Ming patted his shoulder behind him, "It's okay, brother, we are not behind in the score, we have been scoring."
Indeed, although Kobe had a good feel today, Yao Ming and McGrady both performed on the Rockets, which led to the whole team scoring, and was not inferior to the Lakers at all in the scene.
On the court, Yao Ming held the ball at a low post again, and McGrady went out to catch the ball through his teammate's pick-and-roll.
Yao Ming passed the ball to McGrady immediately, and Kobe quickly made up for defense!
He sticks to McGrady, giving him no room for breakthrough!
McGrady held the ball in one hand and made a fake shot.
But Kobe didn't eat at all, and he was still vigilantly staying in front of McGrady!
This classic offensive and defensive shot made Lu Yusheng on the field extremely excited and also made the fans on the scene extremely excited!
McGrady started dribbling and made several fake moves in a row, but Kobe's defense was airtight and did not give him any chance.
At this time, Batilli brought up and started pick-and-roll.
McGrady took advantage of Bathir's pick-and-roll and quickly passed Kobe in one step and rushed into the inside!
McGrady's first step in breaking through was like Kobe, which was very exaggerated.
Because of the large stride, you can basically take a position beyond the defender in one big step.
In the case of pick-and-roll, not to mention that when Kobe turned around and chased the defense, McGrady had already entered the inside.
Odom rushed up to make up for defense!
McGrady didn't kill him, just pulled him out!
What a white horse spear!
Lu Yusheng couldn't help but sigh off the court that the shooting posture was really beautiful.
It is said that Kobe's shooting is picturesque, but Lu Yusheng always believes that McGrady's shooting beauty is no less than Kobe.
Swish!
Hollow hit!
Kobe ran to the basket and just picked up the ball that fell from the basket, and slapped the ball on the floor with anger.
Obviously, Odom's backup defense was obviously a beat slower, and he was very dissatisfied with it.
But Lu Yusheng felt that even if Odom made up for this ball in time, McGrady would likely score directly.
After all, the star who uses dry-pull as his signature move is not afraid of the defense team McGrady.
However, as soon as McGrady scored, he turned around and the Lakers attacked, Kobe immediately returned a jump shot that was almost at the same position.
Mason smiled, "This kind of ball looks so exciting. The signature stars of both sides are racing back and forth. I really hope to watch such a game every day."
"So you mind if I said the previous games were boring?" Barkley said. "Compared with such games, those previous games were more boring than NBDL games. Don't underestimate the NBDL. Although they are the NBA's sub-league, sometimes they can play very exciting games."
"Hey hey hey, brother, if you want to be punished by the NBA, don't implicate me, okay?" Mason said.
"What are you afraid of? I'm telling the truth," said Barkley. "If they have time to punish us, why don't they find ways to rectify the garbage teams, so that they can be a little energetic and play well."
"Okay, brother, this topic ends here."
Mason didn't want to continue talking about this topic with this big mouth. The league's fine is not a joke.
He has been fined before following this guy, so he doesn't want to get into trouble again.
"Yes, but Mason, I feel that you and I may lose the bet." Barkley said.
"Why? Lu Ke hasn't played yet."
"Is he still necessary to play?" Mason said, "Bryant's desire to attack is so strong tonight. What if he plays? The score is so anxious, is there a chance for him to take action?"
"This is not necessarily the case," said Mason. "Lu plays as a substitute, and he has time to lead the team alone."
"Come on," Barkley said, "It's not that I haven't watched the Lakers' game. Kwame Brown is the starting point guard on the surface, but in fact he is a substitute. Lu is the starting point guard of the Lakers. He is playing with Kobe at the critical moment."
"Since you know that he has the strength to start, that is, even the Zen master recognizes his strength, what reason do you still dislike him so much?"
"No, this is a completely different thing. The reason why Zen Master valued him is because there is really no available point guard under the Zen Master. Even if I am in the Zen Master's position, I will also let Lu play the starter and will not use Simash Parker. This does not mean that Lu is so outstanding, it is purely that Simash Parker is really bad. He is not worthy of playing in the NBA at all!"
Mason shook his head helplessly, "You guy is such an old stubborn guy. I tell you, I can guarantee that you are definitely biased."
"No, actually I'm just watching the showdown between Kobe and McGrady today, and it has nothing to do with others. Lu is not enough to be the focus of my attention." Barkley said.
"Wait, I'm stubborn, I'll win this thousand dollars today."
On the court, the Lakers and Rockets played back and forth, which was exciting, but because the ace players on both sides performed well, they played more than half of the first quarter and the score was not widened.
When the official timeout was suspended, the score between the two sides reached 23:20, and the Rockets temporarily led by three points.
Yao Ming scored 8 points, and McGrady scored 8 points, but on the other hand, Kobe scored 18 points!
After this timeout, both sides gradually changed to the substitute lineup.
Lu Yusheng was replaced and faced off with the second team and the Rockets' substitute lineup.
"Oh, Mason, have you seen it? Your little idol, the league's future point guard nemesis is coming." Barkley quipped.
"Look, Barkley, your thousand dollars are going to be in my account," said Mason.
"Come on, Mason, I tell you, although the Rockets' substitute lineup is not strong, your idol will definitely not get twenty tonight, and he can pass the ball and score. He doesn't have the ability to score, and he doesn't have that ability at all." Barkley said confidently.
After Lu Yusheng came on the court, he took a look at the Rockets' lineup.
He faced Zhu Wan Howard, who was affectionately called Uncle Huo Er by Chinese fans.
Zhu Wan Howard is an experienced point guard, but this player really doesn't have any outstanding technical characteristics. He has certain passing ability and has a mid-range shot, but it is not very stable.
Uncle Huo Er's tactical execution is pretty good, but there is no way to do it. After all, he does not have the capital to be willful with the coach like Delong. If he is difficult to even execute tactics, he probably won't even be able to hit the ball. If he really wants to find any advantage from him, then there will be only experience and skill.
After all, since he started playing professionally, both in appearance and style of play, he looked like an old point guard who had been playing for many years.
There was no explosion, pure floor flow, and the stadium was really not very present.
This is almost the weakest opponent Lu Yusheng has ever faced since entering the NBA.
He came with the Zen master's military order.
Therefore, during this period of time, he must play with a substitute lineup.
The Lakers serve.
Lu Yusheng dribbled through half the game, and Zhu Wan Howard immediately stepped forward to defend.
Zhu Wan Howard's defense is very conservative, not like other black players, he is full of disdain for Lu Yusheng, a yellow-skinned player. He comes up and directly defends with various attempts to steal.
Of course, this is not because Uncle Huo respects Lu Yusheng. It is purely because he was scared by sudden fear, so almost any point guard is subconsciously taking two steps back.
Let the investment not make any sudden mistakes.
Lu Yusheng called Vujasic for pick-and-roll.
After pick-and-roll, Lu Yusheng observed the Rockets' defense. He unexpectedly discovered that the Rockets' defense was very disciplined in the pick-and-roll defense. Uncle Huo Er and Luther Haide directly double-teamed Lu Yusheng.
At this point, Lu Yusheng quickly understood that the Rockets had never studied his tactical characteristics before the game. If they had studied it, they would never double-team Lu Yusheng.
Lu Yusheng saw the opportunity and passed the ball directly into the crack of the person, which was passed to Vujasic!
Vujasic took the ball in one step at the three-point line, and there was no defense in front of the ball after receiving the ball, so he directly pulled out a jump shot!
But, the ball is short.
Lu Yusheng felt a little regretful.
"Barkley, have you seen how beautiful this ball is?" Mason said. "You have never made such a ball in your career."
"Please, I'm not a point guard, what should I compare with him?"
"No, I just want you to evaluate this pass," Mason said.
"It's really pretty, but it's useless," Barkley said. "That's not his score. Even because Vujasic didn't score the goal, he didn't even get an assist."
"Don't worry, this is just the beginning."
"Mason, I think you'd better transfer the money to me," Barkley smiled. "He can pass the ball, but his scoring ability is really not good, just admit it."
On the court, Uncle Huo Erdou dribbled the ball towards the half court, and Lu Yusheng went up to defend with his body.
To be continued...