547. The Defense Without Saying a Word
The Lakers called timeout again! The game entered the official timeout stage!
The last time Jackson called a timeout was not because of the score, but because Kobe wanted to curse.
This time the Zen master called a timeout not because of the score, but because the opponent's state was beyond his imagination.
When did Rahim respond so calmly? He actually noticed Kobe Bryant coming up to defend him from the side. This was not bad. The key is that Rahim's response strategy was not to rush inside when the shot would be recovered.
Instead, he calmly found an open teammate... The Trail Blazers' $7 million was so worth it!
The Zen master wants to imitate Popovich and curse.
What Zen Master didn’t know was that this was just the ‘exclusive version of playing for the Lakers’ Rahim, and he had to receive Liu Xiu’s pass.
Liu Xiu was also surprised.
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Opponent: Kobe Bryant, Feature Transformation Talent: Center Booster, Bonus Effect: When inside teammates receive a pass from the host, they will be calmer when making choices, and there is a certain probability that it will be easier to find the shooting rhythm or passing rhythm.
(Note: The degree of calmness and the probability of finding a rhythm are affected by factors such as the compatibility and tacit understanding between the inside player and the host, the strength of the inside player...)"
Raheem was deemed an inside teammate!
Last season, before Kobe was retired, when Liu Xiu played against the Lakers, he copied Kobe and had the extra "center booster" talent. At that time, Randolph, Varejao, Kwame Brown, and McDyess could all trigger this
Human talent, but Raheem never triggered it.
This year, Raheem finally took the trigger after playing as a power forward!
Let me tell you, the best effect is to trigger this talent with Raheem! It is better than working with Randolph, McDyess and others.
Liu Xiu thought about the playoffs. The Lakers have a healthy Kobe, so there is no problem in entering the playoffs. This guy is a bit ruthless in the playoffs. If he really encounters it, even if he has an advantage in the record, it will be a big problem. This time, he will face Lashi.
Mu cooperates to trigger the 'center booster' effect, which makes Liu Xiu feel more protected.
Putting this aside for now, Liu Xiu took out the nutritious vegetable juice in his backpack. When he was thinking about how to play next, he heard the coach replaced him!
After returning from the timeout, the Trail Blazers sent out a combination of Payton, Ray Allen, Delfino, Raheem, and Kwame Brown.
The lineup structure is not bad. Payton and Ray Allen, who swapped teams two and a half years ago, play together as teammates on the back line. This scene of Liu Xiu is probably enough for the media to hype... But these are not important, he actually played first
He was replaced after half the festival!
Feeling the warden's confusion and dissatisfaction, the coach explained: "When you return to the point guard position, you need to understand how the other point guards on the team partner with your teammates. Although your ability to switch styles of play is perfect, you also need to
Re-understand your teammates from a point guard’s perspective.”
Liu Xiu nodded, indicating that he understood.
The nervous vice president next to him had a question mark on his head.
He was worried that the old man's operation was too radical, and felt that there should be a step-by-step process, but the coach insisted on coming directly. He was very worried that Liu Xiu would be dissatisfied, but Liu Xiu agreed directly, not because he was angry and sarcastic, but sincerely
Focus on observing the performance of your teammates...
Players in the 21st century are really confusing! The vice president once again lamented that he really does not have the talent to be a coach...
On the other side, the Lakers sent a combination of Smush Parker, Juan Dixon, Kobe Bryant, Brian Cook, and Wang Zhizhi.
Brian Cook of the 2003 class actually became the main force, which made Liu Xiu of the same class feel incredible. What's even more incredible is that Smush Parker is the main substitute on the point guard line.
Juan Dixon is okay at catching and shooting. He averaged 1.1 three-pointers per game with a 35.7% three-point shooting rate for the Wizards last season, but he has no other advantages. He is 191 centimeters tall and weighs 75 kilograms.
Defense.
In this lineup, Wang Zhizhi's frame protection, shooting response, and high post support are reliable.
At this stage, the Trail Blazers' lineup advantage was very obvious. However, in the next 5 minutes or so, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers with a 13-12 half-quarter score.
After the first quarter, the Trail Blazers only led the Lakers by two points, 28-26!
Because the Lakers have Kobe!
After the first quarter, Kobe made 4 of 7 shots, including 1 of 1 three-pointers, plus 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 13 points and 2 assists in a single quarter!
Outlaws, Delfino, Ray Allen, Payton... Maurice Cheeks tried them all. Kobe reversed the wheel and defeated all the Trail Blazers defenders by himself!
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The opponent's Deron, Odom, and Butler were all absent. Instead of widening the point difference, the Trail Blazers were narrowed by the opponent by 1 point.
Morris-Cheeks' first reaction after entering the intermission was to be thankful!
Fortunately, the official replaced Liu Xiu during the timeout. In the situation just now, even if Liu Xiu was present, the situation would not be much better.
In 5 minutes and 3 seconds, he scored 12 points. Maurice Cheeks felt that the players did a good job on the offensive end. Who knew that the opponent could score 13 points?
Kobe's strong personal performance brought a huge impact to the Trail Blazers players.
Ray Allen attended the Kobe Bryant training camp and was mentally prepared. Raheem was shocked. He had previously thought that Iverson was strong enough in singles and should be the strongest after Jordan.
But Kobe played like Jordan came tonight!
At this time, the one who calmed down the teammates was Liu Xiu, who did not play in the second half of the first quarter.
Seeing Liu Xiu biting into a delicious-looking candied haws, his teammates subconsciously thought that the reason why he didn't have an advantage was because Liu Xiu was resting and the opponent's strongest player was still on the court.
During the adjustment period between sessions, Maurice Cheeks made a decision that everyone felt was safe and reassuring, and sent out a combination of Liu Xiu, Payton, Outlaw, Kwame Brown, and McDyess.
Soon, the second quarter started, and the Lakers took the lead.
Deron received the serve and advanced. The other four players on the Lakers were Kobe, Luke Walton, Odom, and Chris Mihm.
As soon as Deron passed the center circle, he was stuck by Liu Xiu who said, "What a coincidence we are playing together again."
The Trail Blazers pressed the defense in the half!
Deron glanced at it and saw that the Trail Blazers had strengthened their defensive confrontation!
Liu Xiu's defense was rougher than in the first quarter, but Deron protected the ball more steadily. He was no longer timid and fearful, nor was he easily angered by Liu Xiu's words or actions.
After advancing to the frontcourt, Deron handed the ball to Luke Walton at the top of the arc, and then ran inside.
Liu Xiu followed Deron closely, and Deron went to help Kobe stop the pursuing lawless gangsters!
Deron wears shoes with a tonnage of 191 centimeters + 93 kilograms, and the pick-and-roll execution effect is excellent, but Liu Xiu and the Outlaws switch defenses immediately, and neither Deron nor Kobe has an open opportunity, and Liu Xiu and the Outlaws are even more defensive
rough!
Mainly Liu Xiu's defense against Kobe, the confrontation between the two was like a fight!
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Chapter completed!