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Chapter 338

Thunder coach Scott Brooks called a timeout, because in these few minutes, the Thunder completely messed up. This is a fixed problem of young teams. Difficult to stabilize independently.So at this time, the head coach should take action and call a timeout for the players to "adjust their status".

"Damn it! That guy tonight, why is he so good? Is he in a state?" Serge Ibaka complained loudly as soon as he came down, because he had nothing to achieve in this section, and only got one Poor stats for assists.So it is normal to feel uncomfortable. "20 rebounds, 7 blocks, 10 points and 3 assists! Shi.t~ Am I facing Dwight Howard? Shi.t!!!" Listening to Ibaka's complaints, Kendrick Parkin Si echoed: "Howard? I think this guy is even fiercer than Howard tonight! I would rather face Howard tonight than face him!"

"Kevin, that kid is in surprisingly good shape tonight, so don't be careless." Russell Westbrook faced Tang Qian the most times during the period just now, so he has the most say. "I can see it. The last playoffs seemed to be like this. Sometimes I played very well, and sometimes I played very badly. It seems that today is the time to catch up with the good state." Kevin Du Rand said: "But it doesn't matter, we just need to win in the end."

On the Lakers side, the fighting spirit is very strong. As the chaser who was behind by a big score before, the pressure is so great that it is difficult to describe briefly.But after tying the score difference, the situation was different. The huge pressure went to the Thunder instead.But when everyone was in a good mood, Dwight Howard, who was sitting on the bench, said, "Mr. Mike D'Antoni, the game time is running out, I think I can play, there is no need to worry about fouls It's over." After saying this, the atmosphere of the team became a little awkward, because anyone with a discerning eye could see that the score difference was able to shrink until they caught up, and that was all thanks to the relationship between No. 24 and No. 29 of the Lakers. .According to the normal NBA unspoken rules, they should continue to stay on the court.

After all, basketball is a competitive sport, and the final result is not about friendship, but about winning or losing.

And putting players in good condition on the court is also the simplest rule for winning.

The current record of the Lakers is very unsatisfactory, so they are quite eager to win and need to win. Once Howard said this, it seemed a bit out of date.Because if he knew the current affairs, he should shut up obediently now, and then sit on the bench honestly, waiting for the end of the game.But Howard opened his mouth to break this unspoken rule, and also destroyed the team atmosphere that the Lakers had just risen.

But Howard is not an ordinary person now, he is one of the league's superstar players, and has been ranked among the top five in ESPN's star strength list in recent years.It was second last year and third this year, which means that ESPN experts believe that "Warcraft" is now the top three players in the league, second only to LeBron James and Kevin Durant.Howard himself was also swayed by this kind of publicity. After a long time, he seemed to really feel that he was the top three star in the league.Therefore, he doesn't take Kobe very much, and this factor is also in it.

As one of the top three stars in the league, being able to play for the Lakers is already giving you face. You are only ranked sixth, but you still have to point fingers at me every day. I really don’t know what it means to be ashamed!
ESPN is now in the outside world, and is engaged in the issue of "Who is the leader of the Lakers?" Some people deliberately point the finger at Kobe Bryant, claiming that the sixth-best player in the league has become the "boss" of the third-best player in the league. ", this is really unreasonable.They claim that they should "set things right" and Dwight Howard should become the leader of the Lakers, so as to solve the root cause of the Lakers' poor record this season.

And who is the sixth?Who is the third?These are all the results of ESPN's own selection. Of course, they will not tear down their own signs, so vigorously defending Dwight Howard has become the only choice for "impure motives" to guide public opinion.Of course, this group of people is also very smart, and they did not engage in a "one-sided" strategy. They also hired a few "maintainers" for Kobe, but obviously, the number is small and the proportion is very small, and it is almost impossible to be Dwight . Howard's "Defender" opponent.

Tang Qian could only shake his head about this question, because he knew the facts in his heart. When Dwight Howard came to lead this "luxury Lakers", the result could only be worse.What is the third player in the league this season?

So Tang Qian has never been optimistic about Howard's "leadership". This was the case in the last 2012-2013 season, and it is also the case in this 2012-2013 season.He is just a "happy beast" who hasn't grown up, lacking the aura and temperament of the head of the team, but still "unwilling to be lonely", eyeing the position of the boss.So Howard's ending with the Lakers has been doomed from the very beginning.Later, the facts also proved that even if he changed his team, he would never be the team's first choice and first position.

There is a saying that Wes Unseld is right. Howard is just a "lucky guy" who was born in the right age. In fact, his personal strength is far from what the statistics show.

"This..." Mike D'Antoni hesitated for a moment, because the Lakers are in full swing now, and there is really no need for him to break through.Seeing some hesitation on the head coach's expression, Howard immediately continued: "Mr. D'Antoni, there are still a few minutes left in the game, and these few minutes are enough for the Oklahomans to stabilize and win the game. So I must play, and this is also for the good of the team, sir!"

Mike D'Antoni also played in the NBA when he was young, and with so many years of hard work and experience, he has enough vision to see through the "little tricks" in Dwight Howard's heart.But in this case, he can't dismantle it. After all, in name, he is now the team's No. [-] man.As for the basic face, I still need to maintain one or two for him.

"Dwight, the team is in good shape now, you should take a break for a while, don't disturb the momentum on the court." Before Mike D'Antoni could speak, Kobe Bryant opened his mouth first.These words may have been quite euphemistic and polite in Kobe's mouth, but it didn't sound like that to Dwight Howard.

"Kobe, what do you mean? Let me sit on the bench at a critical moment? Let the third-ranked player in the league be a spectator off the court?" He replied directly: "That's right, that's what I meant. I don't care if you are the No. [-] player in the league. I never believe ESPN's bullshit remarks. Moreover." Kobe looked directly at Dwight Howard and said, "Don't say He is the third player in the league, even if the second or first player comes to Los Angeles and the Lakers, he must accept my leadership, do you understand?"

Howard's height is a lot taller than Kobe's, not to mention the size and tonnage, the two are not of the same magnitude.But at this moment, under Kobe's direct gaze, he was at a loss.For a moment, he suddenly realized that the guy in front of him had been the league's well-deserved No. 1 for a long time, the absolute king!And what about himself?Don't look at being ranked in the top three in the league during this period, but in fact, they have never touched the number one throne.There is a difference between confidence and temperament. Kobe has the aura of a king. Howard has never touched the Larry O'Brien Cup, so he only has the aura of a strong man. There is a qualitative difference from the man wearing the No. 24 jersey in front of him. .

Howard gave up his plan to continue the confrontation with Kobe, because every time he would think of the 2009 Finals fiasco.If you want to prove that you are better than your opponent, there is another way besides statistics and honor.That is to stand on the highest stage of world basketball, under the eyes of everyone, and beat the opponent fiercely.

In a sense, the team he led lost to the team led by Kobe, so it was always difficult for him to completely harden himself in front of Kobe.But to decide who gets on and who gets off, there is another person on the team who is more authoritative, and he is the head coach Mike D'Antoni.So Howard turned around and said to Mike D'Antoni: "Mr. D'Antoni, what do you say? Are you not going to let me play?"

Howard's slightly threatening words made D'Antoni overwhelmed, not because of the aura of "Warcraft", but because he thought of the scene when he first came to the Lakers to report that day.The general manager of the team, Mitch Kupchak, once told him cryptically that the introduction of Dwight Howard this time is for the purpose of the team's "regime" handover, and that "Warcraft" is the future of the Lakers team. Not No. 24 Kobe Bryant, who is already very old.

From this point of view, it is impossible for him to violate the team goals set by the management, and the Lakers introduced Dwight Howard, which cost nearly 2000 million US dollars a year, and it is impossible for him to sit on the bench, so in this regard, D'Antoni cannot Don't think too much about it.This is the head coach of the NBA, which is completely different from the head coach of a university. Since he does not have absolute control over the team, he often has to act as the glue of the team and distract himself from solving some "shit problems" outside of the game.

After five or six seconds of slight thinking, Mike D'Antoni finally said: "Well, if you are ready." "Of course, Mr. D'Antoni, of course I am ready, and now I can't wait to play immediately Go kick their ass!" Hearing Mike D'Antoni's final answer, Howard's eyes lit up, and he immediately expressed his opinion loudly.

Kobe only glanced at Mike D'Antoni, but did not stand up and question him face to face, which made the latter breathe a little in his heart.Otherwise, he has to deal with Kobe's problems again, and he will only feel dizzy.

"Chinese boy, you have performed well during the period of playing for me, but now it's time for the real card to play, guys, let's kill the Oklahoma group of bastards in one go!" But Howard had just finished speaking , Mike D'Antoni interjected: "Oh~ Dwight, I think you misunderstood, Tang will continue to stay on the court, the person I want to replace is Jordan Hill, not China Tang." "What Howard was taken aback, and said: "My role on the court and his overlap, isn't Mr. D'Antoni..."

"That's it. It's decided. The timeout is almost over. Let's play." Mike D'Antoni gave the final instructions without letting Howard finish speaking.

Before playing, Howard took a look at Tang Qian and said, "Don't get in the way of me in the interior later, do you understand?"

Tang Qian didn't answer, but walked onto the court on his own, without any hesitation or hesitation.

The bloody Chinaman!

Seeing Tang Qian facing himself with this attitude again, Howard felt annoyed for a while, but he didn't think about it, you always dictate to others, domineering, and they don't ask you anything, so why should you bow and bow to you?Besides, Tang Qian didn't have the slightest affection for this "boy", so he couldn't say how respectful and polite he was.

There is still 49 seconds of ability card time, this time must not be wasted!It is necessary to flash some data again!
This is what Tang Qian was thinking when Howard spoke.

Compared with the Lakers' substitutions, the opposite side also made personnel adjustments. The defensive champion Thabo Sefolosha was replaced with Kevin Martin, a sixth man with a stronger scoring ability.It seems that this lineup is Scott Brooks' final solution.

Through a few small cooperations, the Thunder channeled a moderate shot opening, and the shot was Kevin Martin.

It's a pity that the basketball didn't hit the Lakers' basket and came out of the basket.

"rebound!"

Both teams shouted at the same time.

"mine!"

"mine!"

"mine!"

"mine!"

Four voices rang under the Lakers basket at the same time, because they all knew that this rebound was very important.If the Lakers get it, they will be able to get the offensive dominance, and if the Thunder get it, they will be able to seize the opportunity to win this game.So for a while, the Lakers' basket became a battlefield, and the unique muscle collision and shouts of men suddenly erupted.

The person who has the best chance to grab this rebound is Dwight Howard, because the place where the basketball bounces is the rebound area he is responsible for.Although Howard has a back injury, he is still not something Serge Ibaka can compete with, so his rebound position is basically robbed by the former.

Well, this rebound is mine!
Just as Howard was thinking, a long arm appeared across the sky, grabbing the rebound before he touched the basketball.

The 21st rebound, done!Rebound stats beyond completion!
Tang Qian passed the ball out, and at the last moment, the Lakers naturally let No. 24 control the key attack.

But this time, it caused Howard's displeasure. He looked at Tang Qian who was about to run up the court, and couldn't help asking: "Hey, Chinese boy, why are you grabbing my rebound?" Huh?Tang Qian turned his head when he heard the words, looked at Howard's face, and couldn't help chuckling: "Your rebound? Then why isn't it in your hands?"

"Asshole! Do you think I'm easy to bully?" Howard was annoyed, and he sprayed Tang Qian.

"Is there something wrong with your head? Rebounds are not your patent. Whoever grabs them will naturally own them. Don't you know such a basic basketball principle?" Tang Qian said when he saw Howard wanted to say more. : "Since I grabbed it, then the rebound just now is mine! Got it?" After finishing speaking, Tang Qian ran to the frontcourt without looking back, leaving Howard alone, his expression suddenly changed. gloomy.

It's okay for Kobe to treat me like that. After all, he is a top ten player in history and holds five championship rings. I admit it.But what the hell is your fucking thing?You, a yellow-skinned insider, dare to talk to me like that? ? ?I really owe a lesson! ! !

Unknowingly, Howard transferred all the anger he received from Kobe to Tang Qian.

Why is it difficult for "Happy Beast" to make achievements in the future? It's because his mind and thoughts are all "small citizen level", and who is not a true historical level star who is not a single-handed overlord?It is the choice of the weak to vent their anger when encountering difficulties, because they do not have a brave heart to compete.

If Howard wants to be the leader of the Lakers, he should rely on his own strength to fight for it with his own hands, instead of hoping for the management and the fans of Los Angeles. This is definitely the lowest behavioral choice.Even if you become one in the future, it will not last long, and the name is not right.

The Lakers attacked, and Kobe broke through. After attracting the defensive attention of two defenders, he pushed the ball with his right hand, and the basketball was sent directly to the unguarded Ci Shiping at a 0-degree angle.Ci Shiping shot a three-pointer, the arc was fine, straight and upright, but unfortunately, with a "dang", the basket still popped out.

Howard wanted to grab the rebound, but someone was a step faster than him, squeezed away the defender Kendrick Perkins, and then bounced quickly, intercepting the offensive rebound.Tang Qian originally wanted to shoot by himself, but seeing the Thunder's inside posture, he chose to pass the ball, because under the high-intensity defense of two people, his shooting percentage could not be guaranteed.

Now it is a tie situation, so every point can play a role in determining the outcome of the game.

The ball was passed to Kobe on the right wing. After receiving the ball, Kobe first faked a shot, and then forced Russell Westbrook to make this turnaround shot.Even in the 2012-2013 season, Kobe's physical fitness was deteriorating, but it was still easy to play Westbrook on the offensive end, so with a "beep", the referee ruled that Kobe's goal was valid, and then he had to make another penalty a ball.

Very critical AND.ONE!

Swipe~ Kobe was not soft on the free throw end, and shot smoothly. The next second, the basketball hung through the Thunder's net.

105-102, the Los Angeles Lakers took the lead.

At the free throw line, Howard actually asked Kendrick Perkins: "Why are you so bad at blocking people? Is your weight gaining for nothing?" This made Perkins of the enemy team feel like I don't know how to answer.

Kevin Durant turned around and hit a 3-pointer, but because his right foot slightly stepped on the line, the referee changed the penalty to a 2-pointer, 105-104.The Lakers had nothing to say, Kobe was still holding the ball, he didn't even use the pick-and-roll, and he scored with his back and singles. The elegant and smooth backward movement showed that the defender Westbrook had nothing to do.

It is true that he is no longer afraid of Kobe's single defense on the offensive end this season, but on the defensive end, he is still too young to resist the ghostly attack of the "Black Mamba".

107-104.

During this period of time, the pace was very fast, and the two teams came and went, but it didn't take long for the game.

This is a major drawback of Mike D'Antoni's coaching team. Although he is known as the "offensive master", he is not very good at controlling the rhythm of the team. hard.Even in his peak time with the Phoenix Suns, this is the case. If this problem cannot be solved, otherwise Kobe will not be given a chance to "double lore" in the playoffs.

It seems accidental, but it is actually determined by his coaching style.

Seeing that the Lakers are not pressing the tempo, the Thunder will not be polite. They are now behind, so they wish for a faster tempo and more offensive rounds.But except for Kevin Durant, the offensive ability of the others, or the long-range offensive ability, is not stable and unreliable.For example, this three-pointer, Durant's timing is not bad at all, very accurate, but unfortunately Russell Westbrook just failed to make a goal, and the rebound was picked off by Tang Qian again.

This makes Dwight Howard feel "itchy", but the direction of the rebound does not belong to his basket area, so first of all, he lost the opportunity to grab the rebound.Unless he can "push away" the defender Ibaka just like Tang Qian just now, it's almost the same.

I don't believe it!I will be flooded by you continuously!
Russell Westbrook was repeatedly singled out by Kobe, and he felt very aggrieved and humiliated, so for this ball, he mustered all his strength and secretly swore that he must guard against one of his opponents!
Don't tell me, don't let him be stalked, he was successfully stopped, and Kobe made a sudden stop and missed the basket.But at this time, the basketball miraculously returned to Kobe's hands. It turned out that Tang potential overwhelmed everyone and hit the rebound.Kobe held the ball again, took two tentative steps, and then made a strong right side. After Westbrook reacted to make up the defense, he immediately made a back dribble, which seemed to be strong. Inserted to the left.Seeing that Kobe was going to stop and shoot, Westbrook jumped up immediately, but unfortunately, Kobe was a fake move.After swaying Westbrook, he turned slightly to one side and attacked the right side of the Thunder.

This set of moves is very beautiful, but after all, the Thunder team was the runner-up team last season. After the baptism of the finals, everyone has grown in abilities to varying degrees.Especially Kevin Durant, he seemed to predict that Westbrook would not be able to defend his opponent with this ball, so he had long been concentrating and prepared to run to make up the defense.With his super athletic ability, he really rushed to No. 24's side before Kobe shot.

With his long arms stretched out, he was ready to block the shot. This had to be said about Kevin Durant's physical characteristics. Normally, a person of this height would not have such agility.Even with such strong physical agility, his wingspan would not be so exaggerated.Kevin Durant, with his long arms and quick movements, is one of the types of players that the elderly Kobe is most unwilling to face.Because their defensive range is too exaggerated, and they are no weaker than inside players.

Even if the opponent is shaken, there is still a high probability that he is still within the opponent's defensive range.

If the ball comes hard, there is a 6% to 7% chance that it will be blocked. Kobe rolled his eyes and came up with a way.

He took advantage of his super airborne and flexibility to hold Kevin Durant in the air, and after seeing the players under the basket, he threw it with one hand, and the basketball crossed a high arc , Flying towards the Thunder's basket.

This kind of ball can never be scored!

When Kevin Durant saw Kobe's shot, he predicted it in his heart, because Kobe didn't throw the basketball out until his body lost his balance in the air in order to see the positions of the insiders.In this situation, it is difficult to score goals, even Jordan cannot do it.

But is Kobe a shot?of course not!His ball is a pass!

A lob pass to the paint.

Dwight Howard, don't let me down.

Kobe thought to himself.

But "Warcraft" didn't know what he was thinking, and his reaction was a beat slower, which gave the Thunder's Serge Ibaka the upper hand.

damn it!What the hell is this guy doing?Is all the attention on the whore? ? ?

Kobe was very disappointed when he saw the "Warcraft" lost its position, but Serge Ibaka was not the first to touch the basketball, because there was another person who, relying on his ability to block the final statute of limitations, forcibly rose from the ground, Against the 245-pound Congolese man, he smashed the ball into the basket.

With a "bang", the force was so strong and the visual impact was so strong that the audience in the front row widened their eyes.

"He... He actually flew the 245-pound Serge in the air? Is there something wrong with my eyes?" A white man in the front row was stunned for a long time before he said in a daze.

"This dunk is too violent! Absolutely. Forced. It is one of the most exciting alley-oops I have ever seen! Even if I am a Thunder fan, I can't help but applaud him a few times! Because it is too much to see. It was fun!!!”

But there are also accidents, and the accidents come from within the Lakers.

"Warcraft" Howard didn't know why, but rushed in front of Tang Qian, shouting something, looking at the expression, it didn't seem to be a positive meaning at all.

PS: Uh, I see that you may have misunderstood. The key to this game is not to write the game, but to other things. Xiaozi usually omits most of the boring parts when writing the game. One paragraph has been mentioned, and there is never the whole game I wrote ball by ball.But you can’t take all the balls at once, such as future plots, such as digging holes, such as foreshadowing, Xiaozi will put them together in the game.However, Xiaozi has received everyone's opinions, and will weigh and balance them in the future.thank you all.

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