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Chapter 852 Finally touched the corner of victory

Because there is not much time, this ball is quite critical for the Lakers. If they can't make it, the Spurs will definitely delay the next ball.In this way, there is only less than 1 minute left, and the chance of a comeback is even smaller.

And who is the most suitable for the Lakers to play this kind of game now, of course, is the No. 24 Kobe.

He had to do the same.

Otherwise, whether it is Gasol, Tang Qian, Nick Young or Meeks, none of them are suitable for attacking this kind of ball alone.

Or Kobe is the best.

On the 24th, looking at the No. 3 rookie of the Spurs in front of him, his eyes became a little stern. He was covered by the latter's head just now. This matter is not so easy to forget because of the black mamba's viper personality.Coupled with the current unfavorable situation of the Lakers, Kobe's whole state has become more and more concentrated.

Leonard still had the same expressionless look, opened his hands, bent his knees and squatted halfway, and welcomed Kobe's attack openly.

The Lakers also opened up the ball, ready to give Kobe enough space and time to single out his opponent.

This ball is very important and cannot be lost.

"Oh~ It's Kawhi facing the Black Mamba again! In this round of the series, there are a lot of shots like this! Although this game still scored a lot of points on the 24th, but if you look at the statistics, Kawhi's limit has been exceeded. He is the best among all of them! He should be a strong player in the league's first defense in the future!" Bill Rand, the Spurs' on-site commentator, said: "I hope he can block Kobe's ball."

"Let's cheer for Kawhi together! Defense! Defense! Defense!!!" Sean Elliott, another on-site commentator, also said.

5 points, less than 1 and a half minutes, that is, less than 90 seconds, the final battle began.

Leonard's defensive state has obviously improved again. In Kobe's opinion, he is really the strongest perimeter defensive player he has ever seen.

Including Jordan.After all, when Kobe entered the league, Jordan was already old, and the Flyer in the 96-97 season also reached the "old age" of 34 years old. It is impossible to have the defensive state and defensive energy of DPOY back then.So there's nothing wrong with saying Leonard is the best perimeter defender Kobe has ever seen.

Kobe broke through, but Leonard also followed the first step, and he was not broken through all at once.

This is hard to come by. With Kobe's physical condition this season + more than ten years of offensive experience, it is difficult for ordinary defensive players to block.So from the current point of view, Leonard's defense has reached the pinnacle of outside defense.Otherwise, this time, Kobe will live a clean life by the current Kobe.

Kobe immediately changed his posture, stopped suddenly with a feint, and then directly hit Leonard's left knee with his back foot.This is a great truth and essence of extraordinary, that is, killing ankles or knees.Don't get me wrong, this is not for you to actually attack the opponent's two body parts, but the location of the concentrated point of breakthrough.Many people do not have a clear area point for breakthrough, which is why the breakthrough is not strong or fluent.But in American basketball, this is a breakthrough trick that many people know, because as long as you touch the opponent's knee or ankle, the opponent's movement will be "stiffened" or "slowed down", so that the best time will appear. Breakthrough timing.If you look at the NBA, many times some stars pass their opponents in one step, as if the defender is fixed in place. This is a middle link and a mystery.

This is also an excellent trick to break through and seize position.

But what is surprising is that Leonard has kept up again. His defensive awareness and defensive talent are simply innate.

However, No. 24 did not intend to stop. After slightly adjusting the center of gravity of his body with one crotch, he continued to shake his body slightly, and then used a classic breakthrough trick. The English name is "Treadmill", and the Chinese is called stepping change direction. Extraordinary.Moreover, Kobe's move is not an ordinary "Treadmill". He still added the prefix to the stepping and changing direction of the swaying shoulder movement. For players with poor basic skills, it is difficult to connect, let alone Kobe. Such a smooth and rounded degree.

In order to ensure the maximum hit rate, Kobe is determined to completely pass the Spurs No. 2 in front of him with this ball.

Kobe took a big step, and then the basketball was quickly thrown into the distance. Once this technical action is completed, it will inevitably be an explosive breakthrough effect and breakthrough screen.But how did he know that the "facially paralyzed youth" on the opposite side broke out again, and once again defended into the "Defense The.Zone". This ability made Kobe feel incredible.

This young man may be a super defensive lock on the perimeter in the future. In the third grade, he can easily trigger the "Defense The.Zone" state. Even Kobe himself can't do it easily.But... do you think you can stop me like this?

Kobe suddenly pulled the ball back, and then the rhythm changed, and the small steps under his feet began to become a little denser.

Many people know about small steps, but a few people know that the real small steps are not a foul, but a superb dribbling breakthrough technique.There is a basic dribbling rule in basketball, which is "no walking without the ball".What's the meaning?That is, the time between two palms touching the basketball, you can theoretically take an infinite number of steps, if you can do it.

So there are a lot of fast breaks in the backcourt, and sometimes a dribble is very far away, so players have to run several steps to connect with the next dribble. This is a typical embodiment of the principle of "don't walk if you don't hold the ball".However, the domestic basketball system has not been truly systematic, so many people, even if they are semi-professional, can't figure it out. They always mix the past with the rules and the present.At this moment, even Leonard was a little bit shifted by the continuous small steps. There is no way, Kobe's offensive threat is too great this season, and he can't be completely calm like a defensive star.

Didn't I say something...

Kobe acted again, he took a left step, Leonard quickly followed, but at this time Kobe pulled his foot back again and made a cross dribble in front of his body, as if to change direction and go to the other side.Leonard also changed his center of gravity immediately, but at this moment, No. 24 took his left foot again, and his speed was several points faster than before.This is to use the change of the center of gravity and the "leverage force" generated in the feet and the torso to make the human body explode instantly, which is stronger than normal operation.

Leonard wanted to move to the right, but it was too late. His right knee was already caught by Kobe's advancing body, so he could only watch as No. 24 completely broke through from his side.Then take off 2 steps outside the free throw line calmly, and make a jump shot without interference.

brush~ball into~
The Lakers are still 3 points away.

"You're a strong young man, but...you're almost there if you want to guard against me."

Passed Kawhi Leonard in the aisle after scoring No. 24.

It's still 3 points away.

The Spurs organized an effective mid-range shot, but Parker couldn't make the shot. Tang Qian grabbed the defensive rebound tightly and no one could stop it.

"Bryant, do it again!" Tang Qian gave the ball directly to Kobe in the backcourt. The time was less than 1 minute. At this time, the Lakers couldn't afford any mistakes, so they gave the basketball to the most reliable person. Putting it in the hands of the strongest person is also a basic strategy.Bryant nodded, got the ball and dribbled it toward the Spurs' half.

The basic defensive tactics of the Spurs are still the same. The outside line is a super defensive gate and a single defense, and the whole team defends the inside line, preventing the Lakers from directly attacking the basket at critical moments.The offensive mode and offensive area with the highest probability of defensive success, this is the Spurs' defensive philosophy for nearly 20 years since Popovich took over.Therefore, they have always had a stable record, but they are often defeated by some offensive modes with a low probability of successful attack.

For example, Kobe's "blind hits" is one kind.

Because this is originally an unreasonable and low-probability thing, but the Spurs lose, that is, they often lose on this.

This is the reason why Kobe is known as the "Spurs Killer". The Spurs' defensive philosophy was restrained by him.

However, the Spurs are not stupid, and have highly strengthened and made up for the weakness of this defensive philosophy.

For example, for more than ten years, the Spurs have basically had a single point of defense on the outside with strong defense. It used to be Bowen, and now it is Kawhi Leonard.When this point is lacking, it is precisely the period when the Spurs are weakest.This is enough to explain a lot of problems.

Leonard looked at the oncoming No. 24. His body was lower than before. He was like a cheetah staring at its prey closely. His eyes revealed the feeling that it must tear the prey apart.Kobe saw it, but he didn't dodge at all, and the same light came out from his eyes.

I didn't expect to meet such a character at the end of my career, it's really... not bad.

Unfortunately, you ran into me.

If Manu Ginobili's irrationality just happened occasionally, then Kobe is considered a regular operation.

In fact, before Nash returned, he played like this, 95% of his career played like this.

and so……

The Lakers No. 24 took a step against the defender, that is, Leonard, and then directly pulled up. The momentum, decisiveness and determination were unprecedented for Leonard.It's like saying, hey, I just want to fuck you so simple and straight!
Leonard also took off, and his hand was about to touch the basketball. On the defensive level, apart from blocking shots, it can definitely be regarded as a successful defense.However, a few seconds later, there was a crisp "swipe" sound behind him.

The basketball shot straight into the Spurs' net.

Countless Lakers fans in front of TVs and computers were very excited watching this ball, because in their impression, this is how Kobe Bryant played at his peak.

Tough, domineering, vicious, and there is no element of retreating at all.

This kind of goal boosts the morale of the team, but also hurts the morale of the opposing team.

Your defense has basically reached 99 points, what else do you want?But, I just can't prevent it.

However, the opponent can still score goals.

Kobe didn't speak after landing, but he deliberately glanced at Leonard. From this glance, the latter read a lot of emotions, and the strongest one was... Hey, did you see it?

Saw?What did you see?Of course it's the shot!Of course it's the score this time!
Can't what else?
The score was tied, the Spurs quickly called a timeout, and then Popovich arranged a tactical ball.

The Lakers are still the same this round, there are not too many tactical operations, and more are slogans of encouragement and cheer.

D'Antoni also tried his best, and he couldn't use his tactics and he couldn't do that "old drunkard", but he wouldn't do nothing, at least he spared no effort in encouraging and shouting slogans.Although the effect may be...

The two sides played again. The Spurs replaced Ginobili and replaced them with a high-quality "3D player" Danny Green. The Lakers did not change much. It was still Kobe + Nick Young + Meeks + Gasol + Tang Qian.The Lakers don't have as good a player replacement system as the Spurs, and when the tactics can't be opened, ruthlessly manipulating the main force is the best stupid way right now.

In this game, except for Nash, Kobe + Gasol + Tang Qian, all played more than 40 minutes, especially Kobe, who basically didn't rest for a minute.Always fighting on the field.

After all, the Lakers can't afford to lose this game, and neither can the 24th.

Losing means that his season is over and his career is over.

The Spurs stretched out, playing a partial play, covered by Duncan in the low post, and then Tony Parker sprinted into the Lakers' paint.Will Parker layup?No, it was a feint. The basketball was passed to Kawhi Leonard who was passing down from the center with the help of a screen.Leonard took a step in the penalty area with the ball and prepared to shoot.

It seems that Popovich still took into account the Lakers' No. 29 blocking power, so he just let Leonard get up and shoot not far from the penalty area.After all, compared to layups, shooting is more difficult to catch shots.Gasol was attracted by Parker, so now there is no way to make up the defense in time.

Tang Qian wanted to rush out to make up the defense, but at this moment, a person blocked Tang Qian's way to make up the defense before it was too late.

He is Tim Duncan, and his low-post support has already reached the level of perfection. For example, this ball is a very good specific portrayal.Even the ball wasn't considered a screen, it just seemed to happen to block Tang Qian's movement path, but it also bought enough time for Leonard to make a shot.

Although Tang Qian quickly got rid of Duncan, but at this distance, there was nothing he could do.

The Spurs' on-site commentator Bill Rand explained to the microphone: "As long as Leonard is not disturbed by the ball, he should have great confidence in making the shot. Leonard has already practiced the middle distance this season. I think the interference-free shooting at this distance is at least..." Before he finished speaking, the only yellow-skinned figure on the field suddenly kicked up, looking at the posture, as if he was about to block a shot.

"He hasn't given up? This distance is impossible, unless he... what, what??? He jumped so high??? Him, did his ball fly???" Tang Qian once again After entering the "Defense The.Zone", his touch height began to increase rapidly.Visible to the naked eye, it soon surpassed the basket by a large margin.

It hasn't stopped yet, it's still improving, the little arm is over the rim, the elbow is over the rim, the head is over the rim, the shoulders... over the rim...still rising! ! !
The ball made Manu Ginobili feel bad off the court. He suddenly remembered something. He felt that Duncan should not have easily let go just now, and he should not have easily let the Eastern No. 29 run past after blocking it.

As the basketball was rising, it was touched by a small fingertip, and then lost its original trajectory and fell slumped.

He, that ball can also touch it? ? ?How high did this guy just jump? ? ?Are you almost touching the height of the top of the backboard? ? ?

Even with Leonard's "thousand-year facial paralysis face", a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes. After all, it was the first time in his life that he "experienced" such a high blocking point.

"rebound!"

Popovich yelled from the sidelines, and Gasol struggled to grab the ball, but Duncan, who was closer, took a step faster, seized the opportunity, and got stuck.

good!You can hold off for another 24 seconds when you get the rebound, and then we win!
Just as Popovich was thinking, there was another change in the scene. The No. 29 who had just blocked the shot landed into the air again. Although he was a little unstable and staggered, he still jumped up successfully after all.The bullet speed and foot strength have surpassed any insider in the modern NBA league.Although he doesn't have the best rebound position, but...

He still relied on his elasticity and wingspan to fly the ball.

Then hit the ground and grab it.

Still no place?

Taking off again and flying, this time the rebound was finally placed in Tang Qian's controllable position, and then he rose from the ground again.

Those feet are like mechanical feet, as if they don't know pain and fatigue.

slap~
Finally, the orange basketball was taken by No. 29, and taking advantage of the chaos, Tang Qian threw the ball directly to the frontcourt. At this time, Kobe had already rushed out.The No. 2 of the Spurs is also not slow, like a shadow.

But this Kobe is not the semi-disabled Kobe in the 13-14 season in the original time and space. His speed has returned to his peak moment, so he finally got the basketball one step ahead.Then, ignoring Leonard who was chasing behind him, he dunked with a back spoon at the basket, not only avoiding Leonard's block, but also dunking in this crucial dunk.

Popovich's face immediately darkened, and without hesitation, he called a timeout.

With only 10.8 seconds left, the Lakers lead by 2 points!Finally they tasted the taste of victory in this round of the series!

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