basketball scientist

Ke Yan vaguely remembers that his first game after coming to the Lakers was at the Key Arena. Last season's runner-up Lakers challenged the "League Boss" SuperSonics away. At that time, everyone was more optimistic about the Lakers.

But now, his first playoff game with the Lakers is also in Seattle, facing the same opponent, it has to be said to be a kind of fate.

In the regular season, the two teams drew 2:2, and the overall strength is almost the same.From the perspective of the scene, the Lakers have a slight advantage, but the Sonics have home court advantage in the playoffs, which is also a factor that needs to be taken into consideration.

"Welcome to NBA04-05, the first round of the playoffs, the supersonics vs. the lakers at home!"

After the host gave an exciting shout, there were deafening shouts and screams from the supersonic fans, and the people of Seattle burst out with boundless enthusiasm!

The team has not entered the playoffs for many years. Before the start of this season, it was also regarded as a weak team. No one was optimistic about their ability to enter the playoffs. The champions of the Northwest were also more optimistic about the Timberwolves and Nuggets. Unexpectedly, McMillan led the team to play incredible basketball, and the team created a miracle!

Seattle's home ball color is white and green, and fans are wearing white and green jerseys to cheer for the home team in this game tonight.

"Supersonic will win!"

"BEATLA!"

"we are the champion!"

"Be careful QJF!"

The atmosphere in the key arena was extremely hot, and the boos of Kobe, Odom and others were deafening when they played.

Neither Ke Yan nor McMillan adjusted the starting lineup at this time, and changing formations on the spot is a taboo for military strategists.

"This is the first time you have experienced the playoffs, right?" When the players took their positions on the field, Hamblen teased Ke Yan to help his "playoff virgin" relieve the pressure.

"I can't help it. I'm a natural head coach, but God has to let me be an assistant coach for two years." Ke Yan was not so nervous. The Rockets and Suns in those two seasons, to put it bluntly, "the gods can't be saved."

Anderson jumped the ball to win, and the Lakers went first.

Kobe held the ball frame in the middle, Ray Allen came up to mark, Kobe went to the right and forced a breakthrough, Lewis made up the defense in time, Kobe forced a three-step layup and missed under the interference, Jerome James protected the rebound.

Supersonic offense, Ridnor and Radmanovich play pick and roll, the Lakers switch defense, the ball is passed in the middle, Atkins has no ball defense and fails to keep up with Radmanovich. Hit the 3-pointer!

The Lakers attacked, and Atkins took the ball to the frontcourt and gave it to Kobe. The latter received the ball on the left side, suddenly made a three-pointer, and missed it with a little force.

The Sonics’ offensive rhythm is not fast. The players pulled away, and Ridnour and Lewis picked and rolled again. Forcibly turned around and shot but failed to hit.

Butler grabbed the rebound and pushed the offensive and defensive transition immediately. The Lakers made a fast break on the third line. After Kobe and Butler contained the Sonics' defense, Atkins received the ball and scored an easy layup.

Supersonic offense, Ray Allen's flexible off-the-ball movement made it very difficult for Kobe to follow up. What's even more frustrating is that the time lost by bypassing various pick-and-rolls was still used by Ray Allen. The latter's lightning-fast shots made Kobe's efforts In vain, Ray Allen made a long two-pointer (5:2)

Kobe received the ball at halftime, and Ray Allen extended to the three-point line to lead the defense.At this time, Odom raised the three-point line to fake a pick-and-roll for Kobe.Odom had a three-pointer, and Radmanovich didn't dare to neglect, and followed him, even taking Jerome James to expand slightly to make a protection.

At this time, there was an obvious loophole in the supersonic penalty area defense. Butler suddenly cut into the penalty area with the help of Anderson's defense. buckle! (5:4)

Ke Yan and Kobe made an agreement, Ke Yan allowed Kobe to work hard for the scoring champion in the final stage of the regular season.At the same time, Kobe needs to be more obedient in the playoffs. When the score is behind, he can play whatever tactics he should. Even if Ke Yan asks him to play pick-and-rolls, he has to be obedient.

With the supersonic attack, the Lakers continued to expand the defense line very wide, which allowed Jerome James to find an opportunity in the interior. He played a time difference, opened Anderson, and then easily wiped the board and scored.

Jerome James is also a contract year this season, and he needs a good performance to win a big contract.The supersonic speed's "star" lineup is just right for him to use his strengths in interior defense and rebounding. From time to time, there will be opponents like the current Lakers. The expansion is obvious, and the interior leakage is clean. He took the opportunity to steal the chicken.

The Lakers were attacking, and the Sonics had a tight defense. Kobe forced his way into the basket and missed a layup. He glanced at the referee and saw that he didn't respond, so he got up and chased angrily.

After playing in the playoffs for many years, Kobe has a deeper understanding of the playoffs.Not only is the home atmosphere more intense, but the referee's penalty scale is generally more inclined to the home team.

Otherwise, why are the players fighting desperately for home court advantage?Do you want to earn more ticket money for the boss?

On the Sonics offense, Lewis played Butler with a back-up single, and hit a jumper. The Sonics took a 5-point lead at the beginning. (9:4)

Kobe hadn't scored since the beginning of the game. Kobe was a little impatient. In the next round, he fell to the ground early. He used his physical advantage to suppress Ray Allen and then received the ball. He carried Ray Allen twice, turned around and forced a cut inside. Under James' interference, he hit the iron again.

He came to the Lakers in his first year as a rookie. Kobe has never missed the playoffs, so he has plenty of experience.However, what Ke Yan overlooked is that this is the first time Kobe has led the team to the playoffs as the "boss".

In previous games, Kobe was "chaotic", and there was O'Neal beside him to help him out.In today's league, except for Duncan, no one can match O'Neal's performance in the playoffs. With such a towering tree, Kobe's mistakes within a certain range can be covered up.

But now, Kobe has become the boss of the team, and the teammates around him need him to support them.In this case, he subconsciously did not complete this identity change, and he was a little too concerned about his offensive data!

The Supersonic team played a pass and cut cooperation. Ray Allen cut to the basket and scored a dunk. The Supersonic team played an 11:4 start. Ke Yan called a timeout directly, his face livid.

Kobe's complexion was also not good, and his eyes were stern. There is no doubt that he knew his problem.

"Being the boss is not about getting the most limelight, occupying the most shots, and making the most shots, but to be the psychological support of your teammates. Let your teammates understand that we still have Kobe!" In front of everyone, Ke Yan directly Reminding Kobe, "This is not only an identity, but also a responsibility. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, you should know better than me!"

"I think you need to calm down. I also have to take you off the court. For the sake of the Lakers, the team needs you off now!" Ke Yan glanced at Finley, who immediately took off his training uniform.

Kobe had better prepare for training, after all, his performance during this period was really not good.But was replaced directly?Contrary to Kobe's expectations.

Kobe's face was not good, he muttered angrily, and then shook off the towel around his neck to show his dissatisfaction.

However, Ke Yanniao didn't care about Kobe's emotions.

It's also related to the submission of the resignation report, Ke Yan is just as strong as he wants now, the world is big and I am the biggest!Put players on the field directly.

Finley played instead of Kobe. In recent years, he has transformed into an off-ball shooter and is more familiar with Ray Allen's running position on the defensive end. Compared with the young and vigorous Kobe, he can keep up with Ray Allen's pace.

On the offensive end, with such a positive running point, instead of playing alone, four players, no matter whether it is Odom or Butler, it is more comfortable to play.

Ke Yan's move of "advancing through retreat" caught the Sonics a little off guard. Odom and Anderson, two athletic insiders, played high pick-and-rolls. The latter went down and received the former's lob pass. , Radmanovich didn't keep up, and watched Anderson, catching the ball and dunking.

The Lakers' offense revived, and when the official timeout came, the score was 17:14, and the Sonics' lead was eroded to 3 points, even without Kobe on the court.

The commentator, who was a little worried that the Lakers' "civil strife" would affect the game, had nothing to say.

After calming down off the court for a while, seeing the team running the ball smoothly, Kobe's expression was still serious, but his eyebrows had already stretched a lot.Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Ke Yan made a gesture towards the other party.

"Enough rest?"

"I don't need to rest!" Kobe's mouth was still stubborn.

"Don't be lazy if you don't need to rest! It's time for you to play." Ke Yan patted Kobe's butt twice as a sign of encouragement, "Do you know what you should do?"

"Of course! I'll tear them apart!"

"You better be able to do it!"

Back on the court, everyone felt that Kobe was going to start his personal offensive mode, and he did pull the ball outside the three-point line early, and then. . . . . .Play a pick-and-roll with Anderson, attract the defense, dribble the ball to the baseline, throw the ball in the air, Anderson hits the ball, catches the ball in the air, and sends the ball hard into the basket!

Throughout the regular season, Bryant fought the pick-and-roll with his life, as if the more convenient offense of using the pick-and-roll would damage his reputation as a "top scorer."But when it came to the playoffs, he was left on the bench by Ke Yan for a while, and he suddenly "figured it out".

Where is this "science", Ke Yan has given Kobe Bryant "Ecstasy", right?

On the defensive end, Kobe ran without hesitation, fixed on Ray Allen, and finally successfully defended against an attack by the Sonics.Then on the offensive end, it was Kobe and Anderson's pick-and-roll. This time Kobe didn't pass the ball, but dribbled directly between Ray Allen and James, shaking off Radmanovich's supplementary defense, and went up. Counter-basket score!

This is Kobe's first goal in this game, and it is also the goal for the Lakers to overtake the score!

(overtime, late update, sorry. There is another chapter tonight)