The two teams have made personnel adjustments.

The Trail Blazers sent out a combination of Flying Squirrel, Liu Xiu, Harrington, Raheem, and McDyess.

The Lakers sent a combination of Fisher, Kobe, Luke Walton, Horace Grant, and O'Neal.

As the playoffs approach, Jackson will let the OK combination play more to get a feel for the situation, while the other two veterans will rest more.

Looking at the opponent's lineup, Zen Master was sure that the opponent would start by shaking him!

He was cursing MMP in his heart, but the Zen Master's expression remained calm and he felt as stable as Mount Tai.

He made targeted arrangements. The rookie who scored 14 points in the first half must have some ideas. He knows the 13th overall pick very well.

Entering April, this rookie is averaging the highest number of shots per game in the league, surpassing Tracy McGrady!

The Trail Blazers dote on their rookie so much, and they will definitely create tactics for him to produce good data, even though he is so far ahead.

After the timeout, Kobe stepped to the free throw line.

He felt a little bad. The Zen master's arrangement was definitely correct, but he didn't know why he felt that the rookie opposite would not be what they expected...

Kobe made two free throws, 11 to 25, and the point difference was reduced to 14 points.

The Trail Blazers attack and Liu Xiu advances with the ball.

He observed that the expressions and movements of the Lakers players when defending were not impatient at all, and thought that they were indeed a dynasty team with rich experience and strong ability to withstand pressure.

According to the details of the opponent's defensive position, Liu Xiu passed the ball to the little flying squirrel and began to perform the assisting control task.

You knew it was like this! Kobe actively pressed towards Liu Xiu.

Kobe shouted to change defense, and he continued to guard Liu Xiu's off-ball movement like a mad dog, biting Liu Xiu's touch.

Liu Xiu used McDyess's cover to come out and receive the ball, and Luke Walton switched defense in place!

Liu Xiu immediately released the ball. Harrington rushed to the basket and passed the ball to Rahim on the right side of the free throw line. Rahim hit a high jump shot!

Kobe picked up the ball and passed it to Fisher and then ran upfield, thinking what kind of broken rookie he was!

He can actually be as calm as that idiot in San Antonio when it comes to playing basketball.

Such a brutal start, if you say you are a supporting role, then you will be a supporting role.

As everyone knows, Liu Xiu was able to stay calm after watching the main system interface of 'Provisional Ability Evaluation 86' and 'Ability Evaluation 77' several times during the pause.

Fisher advanced to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Luke Walton at the top of the arc.

Because Kupchak retaliated against Bill Walton, Luke Walton's training volume increased significantly. Although his talent is completely incomparable with that of his father, he also has his own unique talents - high golf IQ, strong tactical understanding, and vision.

Well, he has excellent support. After becoming the main substitute in March, he averaged 5.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, which is quite good.

Luke Walton distributes the ball to Shark O'Neal!

McDyess went around and was blocked by O'Neal's arm. When Raheem stepped forward, O'Neal had already received the ball. McDyess was almost hanging on O'Neal and still couldn't stop him!

The big shark brutally hangs someone on the partition!

Different from the flashy scoring by the Trail Blazers just now, the Sharks scoring is so simple!

And no one thought there was anything wrong. Even the referee thought it was an ordinary goal and no foul was awarded.

After dunking, O'Neal exhaled, took two steps, and then retreated quickly.

We had long expected this to be the case. The playoff Sharks, who were still at the tail end of their peak, were completely incomparable to the O'Neal they had played against before the All-Star break.

But McDyess and Raheem, who were flanked and dunked by the opponent, still felt uncomfortable.

O'Neal's style of play is so shocking!

However, seeing Liu Xiu reaching out to receive the serve, McDyess and Rahim gradually calmed down.

Liu Xiu advanced to the frontcourt and came steadily. He saw that the opponent's defensive strategy was aimed at him, so he naturally had to take advantage of it.

The Little Flying Squirrel mainly attacked, Liu Xiu assisted in control, Harrington responded in transition, Rahim found the starting point on his own, McDyess picked and rolled without the ball and responded to the mid-range shot, and started a brisk game around the threat of Liu Xiu's 14 points in the first half of the quarter. Smart attack!

The Lakers' overall strategy is to press the tempo. Since the Trail Blazers refuse to play iron-blooded defense, then the Lakers have to do it. They have this ability. If the opponent doesn't want to play tempo, they must play if they can.

The current lineup of the Lakers is an OK combination. The style of play during the three consecutive championships is unstoppable. The strongest duo in the league may be the strongest duo in NBA history.

The Lakers' ability to press the pace is indeed great. The Trail Blazers failed to bring up the speed and fell into a positional battle. The Lakers had the upper hand.

Relying on Liu Xiu's tactical choices, detailed adjustments, and pacing within the tactics, the Trail Blazers worked hard to resist the Lakers' counterattack.

And Liu Xiu has been looking for opportunities. He also wants to score and keep his threat.

There will definitely be opportunities. After the Lakers have been playing auxiliary point, the defensive mood and emphasis will definitely change. He seized the fleeting opportunity. He felt hot in the second half of the first quarter tonight. Scored another 5 points.

At 11 minutes and 44 seconds of the first quarter, the Lakers chased the score to 26-35, and the half-quarter score was 17-10.

On the last possession of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers had the ball.

The Lakers wanted to keep the point difference at single digits to end the first quarter. Seeing that Liu Xiu had already scored 19 points in a single quarter, they were sure that Liu Xiu would score 20+ points in a single quarter. Even Kobe felt that Liu Xiu would come up with this goal himself.

But Liu Xiu took the right time to break through in singles and then split the ball!

The little flying squirrel caught the ball from the wing and hit a three-pointer!

38 to 26, the Trail Blazers ended the first quarter with a 12-point lead, withstanding the counterattack of OK, the strongest duo in history!

With 7 of 10 shots, including 2 of 3 three-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws, Liu Xiu scored 19 points in a single quarter!

…

"What? You want to replace me? The three of them won't fight?"

Returning to the bench, Kobe exploded on the spot after hearing the Zen Master's arrangement.

The Zen master responded: "Their situation today is quite special. Their touch is too good. We don't have to fight hard with them in this state. Rest is more important. I will arrange enough playing time for you to ensure your condition."

Kobe was very dissatisfied and shouted: "Where is the record? Where is the ranking? Just don't care?"

The Zen master has a headache. Couldn't this little blacksmith just be lazy?

Although this was what he admired most about the little blacksmith, sometimes situations like this would occur that gave him a headache.

You can't say that they don't care about winning or losing in the last few games, right? If they win one or two more games, they will be able to secure fourth place in the Western Conference. They will have a first-round advantage, and there is no need to fight for the top three.

If I had known earlier, I would have taken a rest. I wanted to explore the Trail Blazers' strength in the last two games. What if they were in trouble in the playoffs... It would be really troublesome.

However, Zen Master also has a way to deal with Kobe: shut up and don't speak.

No, Kobe complained a few words and prepared to sit down.

However, I am not afraid of a god-like opponent...

Malone showed positive performance and comforted Kobe: "The rookie on the opposite side felt great tonight. Let's be lazy and don't let him get high scores when he beats us."

The Zen master turned his head and sighed, and let Kobe continue to go up.

If you can't speak, don't speak!

Zen Master was speechless. They were so strong this year, and the biggest instability was caused by the mouth of Ma Long, a 40-year-old veteran.

really……

"Being lazy? You deserve not to win the championship. I'm afraid he will get high scores? If he can get high scores, why can't I?"

After Kobe finished speaking, he walked directly onto the court.

…

The Lakers replaced Fisher, Kobe, Fox, Brian Cook, and Medvedenko.

The Trail Blazers sent out a combination of Liu Xiu, Ruben Patterson, Outlaw, Randolph, and Dale Davis.

Trail Blazers players looked at the opponent's rotation with questions on their heads.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the Lakers used a brisk style of play that was completely different from the first quarter, catching the Trail Blazers off guard!

In just over 4 minutes, Kobe made 3 of 5 shots, including a breakaway dunk, a catch-and-shoot jumper, and a single three-pointer. He scored 7 points and 2 assists, leading the team to a 14-9 run, chasing the score to 40-40.

47, narrowing the point difference to 7 points.

The Trail Blazers called a timeout to discuss it, and they probably guessed what the Lakers were thinking.

Although they don't understand something, since the other party wants to attack, they will accompany them!

On the Lakers side, when Master Jackson is in a bad mood, he has to have some fun.

First of all, Kobe needs to let out his emotions so that his offensive lineup can move forward.

It would be even better to win, so the tactics must be planned well and make full use of Kobe's ability, who is entering the prime period of his career; on the defensive end, limit the scoring of the rookie on the opposite side. Since he is playing offense, Jackson still believes that the rookie on the opposite side will not be calm and take more shots.

As for the way to have fun - rush to attack and destroy the opponent's rhythm-pressing ability that has gradually entered the state recently.

He could see that the rhythm of the Trail Blazers was controlled by Liu Xiu, a rookie, just like Duncan of the Spurs, who played with a steady style.

Can you use this game to influence this rookie's style of play?

Well worth trying.

Who says only veteran players like to torture rookies?

The coach loves it too!
To be continued...