The NBA's opening sling against Chris Paul

Chapter 60 The Battle of Wisdom among Coaches
41 to 43, the two sides faced each other for multiple consecutive rounds. Kobe scored 11 points and 4 assists in the half quarter, leading the score. Coach Hollins had to call a timeout.

"Don't fall into the opponent's rhythm, he is trying to induce you to play according to their rhythm." Hollins beat the disciples.

However, he also knows that no one can stop Kobe who is fully fired, and he can only pray that his teammates can't make shots when they are open.

Kobe is the kind of person who can distribute the ball even when he feels hot, especially when his career reaches the No. 16 year, his leadership temperament makes his performance on the court more mature.

Coach Hollins once again resorted to a three-guard formation, with McConley, Li Ming, and Bayless playing together. Gay at the small forward position was placed at the fourth position, and a faster-moving Arthur was added inside. Or Pondexter.

"Mark Gasol and Zach Randolph are sitting off the court at the same time, let's see if the Lakers can use this time to further widen the point difference." Van Gundy has no confidence in the Grizzlies lineup.

In his eyes, Hollins gave up his murderous fists and completely abandoned his big center. Such a lineup will be completely passive against a team with inside behemoths like Howard and Gasol.

However, Drexler, who is also a defender, has a different understanding. His reason is simple. The three guards of the Grizzlies all have the ability to hit the basket, while Gay is facing the opponent's center player. Time footsteps also have an absolute advantage.

As long as you don't fall into positional warfare, you won't be too passive, but there will be unexpected consequences.

This is like when the heavy armored soldiers on the battlefield meet the opponent's cavalry, once they open up in the open, the mobility of the cavalry can be fully reflected.

Sure enough, after the substitution, the Grizzlies increased their speed significantly. After halftime, they threw a simple pick-and-roll, and quickly settled down to defend regardless of whether they made it or not.On the contrary, the Lakers worry about gains and losses, and sometimes appear timid in order to deliberately take advantage of the inside, wasting several opportunities to open outside.

Zen Master Jackson made a time-out gesture like a coach.

"Let's see what changes Phil will make." Van Gundy praised Zen Master's adaptability.

Sure enough, with a wave of Zen master's hand, Howard and Gasol were removed, Earl Clark and Chris Duhon were taken, and Antawn Jamison went to the fifth position, a more refined small lineup.

The coaches of both sides have used their on-the-spot command and wisdom to the extreme. Sometimes they are so meticulous in a certain round that when the ball is dead, they will even replace a defensive player or a big player to grab rebounds, and then do it again when the ball is dead next time. replace it.

This game is a bit like gossip pushing hands. With the ever-changing situation on the court, there is no completely fixed system, and they are all tricks and tricks.

"Chris, you take charge of Conley." Kobe drove the newly replaced long Chris Duhon to Conley's side.

Yes, after all, he is just playing, energetic, and can stick to the opponent's locomotive.

Kobe was in charge of marking Bayless, who was relatively weaker. Standing in front of Li Ming was Clark, who was also a stunned young man, but at the moment he was full of energy and his eyes were shining.

Conley dribbles outside the three-point line, watching his teammates move and looking for opportunities.

Bayless roamed the baseline, waiting for an opportunity.Li Ming shook Clark away with a fake move, and opened his hands to ask for the ball.

Conley's pass was simple and affordable. After receiving the ball comfortably, Li Ming raised his hand and shot without waiting for Clark's reaction.

The trajectory is very positive, and it hits the net. This is a three-pointer.It seems that Fat Toutuo's three-point card is quite easy to use.Li Ming looked at the rookie in front of him with a smirk.

However, the speed of the Lakers is not slow. Just when the Grizzlies are still coordinating to supplement the defense, Chris Duhon from the outside has already made a three-pointer, and there are also.

This time, it looked better, and it was completely opposite to the mountain. The two sides seemed to be looking at each other in a mirror, and you came and went.

You vote for me, and I vote for you.You use the pick-and-roll to dunk in this round, then I will use the pick-and-roll in the next round, bounce to the outside and throw a three-pointer.

Although this style of play is beautiful and passionate, it is very energy-intensive and usually does not last too long. After several rounds of mutual attacks, Conley called a timeout for a tactical foul.

Yes, they need to take a breather after the end of the game and arrange a targeted defense. After all, this is the Lakers' home court, so they won't get any advantage if they play like this. This is the result the Lakers want to see.

"Coach, it's not an option to go on like this." Li Ming said out of breath.

"Wow, this kid has already started meddling in the coach's affairs?"

"When is it his turn to point fingers?" A few rookies on the side looked at him with disgust, waiting to see his jokes.

"The opponent, Pau Gasol, has a strong shooting ability and coping ability. If he doesn't play, we can rest a little longer for Marc Gasol." Hollins didn't blame him, he also had his own ideas.

After all, Gasol has just returned from injury. In terms of employing personnel, he must look deeper as a coach.

"Tony, you'll go up later, you just need to entangle the opponent who is holding the ball, don't stare at Kobe Bryant." Hollins looked at Tony Allen.

"Mike, come down to rest and save your energy for the second half." Although the Lakers' morale is high at the moment, Hollins is not afraid at all, and he has even started to save his strength for the second half of the decisive battle.

The referee blew the whistle and the players entered the field. Li Ming patted his head. He wanted to take advantage of the last four minutes to regain the field.

Here Zen Master really took Gasol and replaced Earl Clark, who had only played for a few minutes.

Bayless pushed forward with the ball, and Li Ming reached out for the ball from outside the three-point line on the right.

Li Ming received the pass, but Chris Duhon didn't dare to let it go, and stuck close to him.

"This kid is much easier to deal with than the former Nash and Ci Shiping." Li Ming first put the ball on the left, and then he pulled the ball back to the right, and Du Hong staggered and lost his position.

Li Ming took advantage of the situation and pulled back beyond the three-point line, and shot it calmly. The ball flew in the air like an airplane entering the clouds, and it went straight into the net.

This action is a bit like the step-back jump shot that was very popular later, but the action is simpler and more concealed.

Kobe pushed forward with the ball himself. He called Gasol to get stuck inside. He stepped into the free throw line and raised the ball high. Dash into the basket.

There was applause at the scene, and bursts of applause came from the studio. This ball is so freehand. If Jordan's ball is called stretching, then Kobe's ball is an intoxicating landscape painting.

46 to 51, the Lakers still lead by five points.

(End of this chapter)