Kobe scored 13 points in 12 shots in a single quarter. Kobe's efficiency was very impressive. In the second quarter, he made 4 of 12 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 5 free throws, scoring 13 points.

At halftime, Kobe shot 7 of 21 from the field, a 33% shooting percentage, and just scored 21 points.

However, 17 out of 47 have happened, so it’s not a big deal.

Moreover, Kobe scored 21 points on 7 of 21 shooting, which was already very efficient for the Lakers. Yao Ming's shooting rate dropped to 3 of 7. In the second quarter, Kobe scored 13 points on 12 shots, while the rest of the Lakers shot 9.

Shooting, I only got 5 points! These five points also included Yao Ming's two free throws, which is 1 of 9 shots from others!

The Lakers only made 13 shots in the half. Of course, the Hawks were about the same, with fewer free throws and only 14 shots.

However, such an inefficient game did not make it less enjoyable to watch!

At the end of the half, the fans were eagerly waiting for the second half of the game between the two teams.

So hot!

Yao Ming was getting angry while taking turns with Kwame Brown, Rasheed Wallace, and Mourning, and the confrontation between the elbows under the basket was extremely fierce.

Of course, the most popular one is Liu Mang!

The combined blocks of Odom, Yao Ming, and Wang Zhizhi are just equal to the blocks of Liu Mang alone.

Liu Mang showed abilities that he has never shown before. People are very curious about where Liu Mang's limit is!

Originally, in this game, Yao Ming was the absolute killer of the Lakers, even more dominant than Kobe. For him to beat Kwame Brown or Mourning was as easy as drinking water. 3 of 4 in the first quarter was the best.

prove.

But in the second quarter, after Liu Mang allowed the Eagles to have "three centers", Yao Ming was restricted!

If it weren't for Kobe Bryant throwing the ball more than a dozen times in one quarter, the Lakers might have fallen far behind.

After all, the Lakers only have three real stars. Kobe has 21 points, Yao Ming has 10 points, and Odom has 4 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. The Lakers are supported by these three.

Of course, this is the case in playoff-level games, and the Hawks' scoring is mainly concentrated on Liu Mang, McGrady, and Jason Terry.

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At halftime, Liu Mang returned to the locker room, sat in the corner, closed his eyes and recalled the details of the first half while his memory was still fresh.

In the second quarter, Yao Ming focused on blocking and grabbing rebounds, Kobe Bryant's mid-range offense, Odom's versatility, and the problems his team encountered on the offensive end... Mainly, Liu Mang wanted to put that kind of

Remember the feeling when defending! Remember as much as possible!

Coach Kruger saw Liu Mang sitting in the corner with his eyes closed and did not disturb him. He asked everyone to take a break in the first few minutes. The half-time break was 15 minutes and a few minutes of tactical planning was enough.

Regarding Liu Mang's performance in the first half, coach Kruger once again felt the kind of shock that he thought he was used to.

Liu Mang's performance on the defensive end today made Coach Kruger feel even more incredible than when he saw Liu Mang score 90 points.

Liu Mang can score high scores. This has been proven for a long time, but 90 points is terrifying.

And defense...

Liu Mang's defense has never been so easy!

The main reason is that Liu Mang's defensive prediction in the three-second zone is completely different from before!

The coaches and players have very different thinking points. Liu Mang is strengthening his memory of his defense at the basket and looking for ways to block Yao Ming, while Coach Kruger and Mike Woodson are discussing something a little different.

When there were six or seven minutes left in the intermission, the players had gone to the toilet and eaten some high-calorie food. Their tense nerves had also eased a little. Instead of relaxing, they had relaxed their nerves.

Relax your tense nerves.

Coach Kruger tapped the tactical board, and the players slid the small bench next to Coach Kruger.

"We defended very well in the first half, and we will continue this defense in the second half, but there are some changes in defense, Mike..."

Coach Kruger handed the tactical board to Mike Woodson, who drew on the tactical board and then said: "Ace, in the second half, you go here..."

"ah……?"

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The halftime break is coming to an end, and players from both teams return to the sidelines to stretch their bodies and prepare to start the second half of the game.

The third quarter is the key. Although it does not mean that if you take the lead in the third quarter, you will win, but taking the lead in the third quarter will undoubtedly establish a good psychological advantage.

The physical fitness of the players on both teams is not a big problem. The Lakers rotate six players in the frontcourt and have plenty of rest time. Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Odom, and Chris Mihm, and the Lakers' four-person rotation inside, the physical fitness is fine.

Small forwards Luke Walton and Devin George also have no physical problems.

Although the Lakers' defense line can almost be regarded as having no substitutes available, Kobe is an individual player. Fisher and Kobe are paired together, and the consumption is not high, and they can play the entire game.

Liu Mang's physical fitness is fine for the Eagles, and there are more players in other positions who can be rotated, so that's no problem either.

Judging from the current situation of this game, it is basically certain that it will go to the end, so it is crucial to establish a little advantage!

Yao Ming is shooting on the court to improve his touch, and it feels like someone is always staring at him!

Yao Ming played more than 6 minutes in the first quarter and 11 minutes in the second quarter. He controlled his playing time well. The main reason was that Yao Ming's style of play became simpler in the second quarter. He only guarded the basket on defense and was responsible for physical combat on the offensive end. Although his hand felt

It was affected, but hand-to-hand combat and confrontation are things that Yao Ming is good at, and the overall consumption is not large.

After ten minutes of intermission, Yao Ming continued to play in the third quarter and played the first half of the game.

But he felt an evil gaze, and he knew who it was without looking back!

Soon, the second half of the game began.

The Hawks sent out a lineup of Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, Iguodala, Josh Smith, and Rasheed Wallace.

The Lakers sent Fisher, Kobe, Luke Walton, Odom, and Yao Ming to play together at the beginning of the game.

The Lakers attack first.

Fisher received the serve, advanced to the frontcourt, and handed the ball to Kobe on the left side of the top arc. Kobe faced McGrady and was defended by McGrady and Prince. Kobe became happier as he fought.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! However, the Eagles’ defensive position was beyond the Lakers’ expectations!

Josh Smith, Rasheed Wallace, and Liu Mang are all around the three-second zone, almost surrounding Yao Ming. They are a little far away from Odom and Luke Walton. There is a way that Josh -

It feels like Smith is guarding two people!

Odom and Luke Walton on the right side of the basket both have good shooting space.

Kobe resisted the urge to face McGrady and passed the ball to Odom. Josh Smith immediately moved toward Odom. At this time, Luke Walton stepped up to help Odom block Josh.

-Smith and Odom circled from the right mid-range to the baseline and broke through towards the basket!

Odom was so tall that he was intimidating when he rushed up. Josh Smith bypassed the pick and roll and chased Odom.

Rasheed Wallace did a very good job on defense this time. He was in an excellent position under the basket. He could go back to prevent Yao Ming from catching and shooting, and he could also interfere with Odom. Josh Smith could also take it back.

Choose to cover Yao Ming or flank Odom.

At this time, the serious Odom has excellent offensive organization skills, and his vision is beyond that of ordinary point guards, and he throws the ball towards the free throw line!

Lead people with the ball!

After Luke Walton picked and rolled, he went to the high post and cut in from the middle. He received the ball at the free throw line and rushed to the left side of the three-second area. Yao Ming was stuck under the basket, Rasheed Wallace and Josh Smith.

They are all on the right side of the three-second zone. Luke Walton is equivalent to facing an empty basket and flying to throw...

"Snapped……"

A No. 1 emerged from the crowd! Fanning Luke Walton's throw out of bounds!

A clean hot pot!

Luke Walton saw that the other big men were all attracted by Odom and Yao Ming, but he didn't notice that there was an insidious 1.93 meter player hiding in the crowd, ready to defend at any time!

The sixth block!

Fans watching the game couldn't help but cover their eyes.

It's too awful!

Originally, the Hawks' defense at the basket was not weak. They had Rasheed Wallace and Kwame Brown who were good at single defense, Mourning, and Josh Smith, a master of assist defense, and now they have Liu Mang...

It’s so difficult for the Lakers to score at the basket!

The referee signaled the ball in the frontcourt, and there were 4 seconds left for the Lakers' attack!

Kobe and his teammates quickly discussed it together. Liu Mang was thoughtful when he saw this scene...

Odom sent a baseline kick and it was lobbed into the hands of Kobe, who was leaning against McGrady in the high post. Kobe passed the ball one step beyond the free throw line. Yao Ming blocked Iguodala who was about to pursue him. Fisher took one step beyond the free throw line.

, just caught the ball and took off for a long two-point shot...

Liu Mang had already prepared his defense. He guessed that Kobe would definitely look for Fisher at this time!

Liu Mang blocked the shot towards Fisher, and Fisher was forced to lean back by Liu Mang. His shot arc was very high, which was very different from ordinary players!

Under Liu Mang's interference, Fisher forced his back shot and hit a long two-pointer!

"Ding... I'll be the vanguard! Feature: Lao Ji Fu Fang trigger, from Derek Fisher."

The first shot he made in the third quarter was Fisher, who made 1 of 4 shots in the first half and only scored 3 points!

However, although Fisher made the shot, Liu Mang's defense around the three-second zone felt terrible!
To be continued...