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Chapter 506 tit for tat
In the second half, James did not rest again.

He is used to it. If it weren't for such a star, the Lakers would never have entered the finals.

However, under the wheel battle between Leonard and Antetokounmpo, James' shooting was completely unstable.

James has excellent physical strength and his shooting is not bad, but the two don't go well together.

And to kill inside, the Knicks' inside defense is very powerful.

Jokic's ability to protect the frame is not that strong, but when he is on the court, James can't keep rushing in against people, no matter how strong his physical strength is, he can't stand it.

James and Kobe felt okay when they played again, and they hit the iron when they hit each other.

During the rotation in the second half, the Knicks' offense took advantage again, and they took the lead.

When the Knicks just took the lead, James was actually very calm, but after a few breakthroughs and his teammates missed the outside line, James was obviously a little anxious.

Facing the team coached by Zhang Sixin, he still has some shadows.

After Kobe played in the final quarter, he was also a little anxious.

Kobe's personality has always been like this. He can take his time in front, and he doesn't care so much about leading, but he will be a little impulsive if he falls behind at the end of the quarter.

"Concentrate and defend well." Zhang Sixin always reminded the players.

The players have been working hard all the time, and Zhang Sixin said a few more words, in fact to give them a boost.

In the finals, Zhang Sixin finally sat on the sidelines less leisurely.

It's not that the Knicks will be at a disadvantage, but the Finals will feel different.

Take down the opponent, become the strongest in the season, and then turn around chicly, it feels pretty cool.

"James had a chance to shoot a three-pointer. He paused for a while and still shot, but unfortunately he missed."

"Kobe forcibly pulls up against the defense, this is his style, hey, almost..."

"James and Kobe encouraged each other, they were talking about something, but time was running out."

"Green's three-pointer, Green is really an amazing player, he always sends out key performances when everyone is about to forget him."

"Antetokounmpo's inside cut, he is about to foul... His free throws are just average... It can only be said that he is also a big heart, and he made both free throws."

"Kobe was fearless. He pulled up forcibly and was about to get fouled. He has seen all the big scenes. The score gap between the two teams is actually not that big, and the Lakers still have a chance."

"Leonard still hits mid-range shots against James, what a cold-blooded killer."

"The Lakers missed the three-pointer again, and they have put on a full offensive lineup."

"It's already the last minute, and the Knicks are still leading. Someone has long said that after the team coached by Zhang Sixin takes the lead, they are at their most stable."

The Lakers asked for a timeout, and all their soldiers were already serious.

Zhang Sixin did not take the opportunity to talk about tactics, but praised the players.

"Don't worry, we are better than the Lakers. You can win the game as long as you play normally. Don't be too nervous, and don't take it lightly. I believe you can do it."

The Knicks were able to do it. The Lakers wanted to bet on three-pointers after playing again, but their three-pointers were really not good.

The Big Three missed shots one after another. They were unwilling to use foul tactics, which directly allowed the Knicks to expand their lead to nearly 10 points.

The game was won without accident.

The outcome is actually the last quarter, and the Lakers' shooting percentage was a bit worse at the last moment.

After the game, Zhang Sixin said easily: "This is the result of the hard work of the whole team, and I am no exception to the victory."

Leonard also said, "I fully trust my teammates, which allows me to focus more on defending James, and I have no worries."

Lakers coach Scott said bluntly: "We actually played well. James and Kobe both performed well, but we didn't grasp it well at the last moment. We will sum up our experience, and then we will win."

The second game is three days later, with plenty of time for both sides to adjust.

The Knicks are still working on some details. The coaching staff needs to let the players know what to do and let them improve their confidence.

Madison Square Garden, met again, neither side changed their starters.

Zhang Sixin is aware of the situation of the Lakers, and they really have no way to change.

Of course, they might play Kobe or James at the [-]st position, and then take a gamble by putting Nick Young in the starting lineup.

But that's hard to produce results. Sixth-man players want the ball, and the Lakers don't have enough balls.

In the second game, the two teams faced each other defensively, and the Lakers didn't have a smooth start this time.

They also played more cautiously, James and Bryant both reduced peripheral shots.

Even if Gobert gave two big hats in the first quarter, the two still went inside to kill.

Kobe still has more mid-range, James is just rushing to play.

DeRozan is also attacking, they want to kill Knicks players.

The Lakers can't help it either, they are a bit worse at shooting, and now they are starting to fight for the bayonet.

As players with status in the league, James and Kobe have a very strong desire for victory.

The Knicks did have fouls, but not to the extent of exaggeration.

The Knicks' high defensive intensity is more due to the talent of the players and team defense, not pure action.

Zhang Sixin doesn't care what tactics the Lakers play, anyway, they respond to changes with the same.

In this game, Kobe also increased his playing time, and the Big Three of the Lakers can be said to have played against it.

Anyway, in the finals, the old man also fought hard.

To be honest, the 37-year-old Kobe still has oil.

With the Lakers playing the main force, the Knicks didn't take advantage of the rotation this time, and the score between the two sides was very tight.

The Knicks have also increased the playing time of some players, but they are not as exaggerated as the Lakers. They still rely on playing some wheel battles, starting with Lowry and Leonard staying on the court more.

And Leonard started to go crazy in the second quarter. Facing James, he was still young and energetic.

Although Leonard is not as demanding as in previous games, he is also a proper All-Star on the offensive end.

His mid-range is no worse than James or Kobe.

"The game was really exciting. The two teams did not concede an inch. It seems that the Western Conference as a whole is still stronger. It is not so easy for the Lakers to break out of the Western Conference."

"It can't be said that, the Lakers must win a game first. The Knicks always seem to have spare energy. Maybe they don't, but the team coached by Zhang Sixin is really impressive."

"It feels like the Lakers have reached their limit, but the Knicks will increase their intensity in the second half."

"Looking forward to the superstar moment, Corvo will explode."

As Lowry missed a three-pointer at the buzzer, the two teams were evenly matched in the first half, almost the same as they were on the field.

The game was very exciting, and it can be said that it saved the ratings.

(End of this chapter)