NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 59 [The Lakers are on the rise! 】

In the third quarter of the game, the confrontation between the first teams of the two sides, the Suns still had a big advantage on the scene.

Commentator Vince Kane said, "Thomas, it seems that everything is right. In front of the powerful Suns, this year's Lakers are indeed a bit powerless. Although it can be seen that they really want to play at home. Win this game, but the gap in overall strength does exist objectively."

Isiah Thomas said very proudly, "This is a game where the result can be predicted before the start of the game. After all, the two sides have played against each other for seven games in the playoffs last season. I know it well, so if there is no strong signings, it will be difficult for the Lakers to achieve any unexpected results. I can fully understand the feelings of Lakers fans wanting to avenge their shame, but the reality is that the Lakers management has nothing to do this year. Next, the current lineup is not much different from last season, and this game has been finalized, but I am already worried about further things for them."

"whats the matter?"

"I mean, Kane, based on the current strength of the Lakers on paper this season, it's hard to say whether they can make it to the playoffs in the Western Conference where there are so many strong players. After all, other teams in the Western Conference have done it in the offseason. A certain reinforcement. Even if they get into the playoffs by luck with Kobe, when they face a team of the Suns’ level, I think they will still lose badly.”

Isiah Thomas has fully determined that the Lakers will lose this game, and even he has begun to worry about the Lakers' playoff prospects.

Indeed, on the field, the Suns have already led by nearly 72 points with 54:20!

The Lakers fans have already lost their strength and lost any momentum. They are extremely disappointed in the Lakers' game today.

Not only today's game, but more, it is worrying about the prospects of the home team this season.

Some fans started booing dissatisfiedly, and even some impatient fans started cursing and leaving early one after another.

Although Simash Parker was not convinced by Zen Master's arrangement in the first half, when he played, the score became bigger and bigger, and he himself completely lost confidence...

The Suns requested a timeout, replaced the first team, and Nash was replaced by Barbosa.

For the Lakers, Zen Master also started the rotation, replacing center Chris Mim, shooting guard Pinnock, and Lu Yusheng.

When Nash was off the field, he saw that the Lakers had sent Lu Yusheng, so he called Barbosa over and whispered to him, "Be careful with the number 6 from the Lakers."

On the surface, Barbosa nodded copingly, but he didn't take Nash's words seriously at all.

How long have I been playing in the NBA with the Brazilian Lightning, and you asked me to pay attention to a rookie on the opposite side?

Barbosa also saw Lu Yusheng's performance off the court, but in his eyes, he only noticed that Lu Yusheng only scored two points during this period, and he couldn't see the tactical game between Lu Yusheng and Nash when he was on the court. .

Therefore, he didn't take Lu Yusheng seriously at all.

As for Lu Yusheng, he also believed that playing the Suns' bench lineup was the best time for them to chase points.

Just now when Barbosa played with a substitute lineup, Lu Yusheng sat on the sidelines and observed. He could see very clearly that the Suns' substitute lineup was not strong.

It's not that their ability to substitute players is not strong, but the problem lies with Barbosa. As a point guard, his ability to lead the team is really far behind Nash.

The guy has a sticky ball problem and is easy to get on top of.

Therefore, he believes that this period of time is a critical period for the Lakers to catch up with the score!
The game continues!

The Suns attack.

Lu Yusheng said to Luke Wharton, "Luke, if they pick and roll, you still delay in advance."

Although Wharton was somewhat reluctant, he still nodded.

After all, they are too far behind in the score at present, and now they have no time to care about other things. The key is to catch up with the score.

Besides, Lu Yusheng's strategy had indeed taken effect before.

Barbosa held the ball, faced Lu Yusheng's defense, and indeed called Max Bankus to play pick-and-roll tactics.

Wharton immediately stepped forward to delay Barbosa, forcing Barbosa to dribble backward at the first time, and then immediately went to defend Max Banks.

Lu Yusheng faced Barbosa alone, and the pick-and-roll tactic failed, and Barbosa directly began to dribble with his head down.

Lu Yusheng had observed Barbosa and knew that when he lowered his head to dribble, he was about to break through!

So he quickly lowered his center of gravity, preparing to prevent Barbosa's breakthrough.

Barbosa dribbles in different directions in front of the continuum, the rhythm gradually accelerates, and at the same time, the range of dribbles gradually increases!

Lu Yusheng felt the pressure. After all, to be able to play on the stage of the NBA, there are two talents.

Sure enough, when Barbosa's rhythm changed and Lu Yusheng's center of gravity changed slightly, he suddenly accelerated!
Instantly broke through Lu Yusheng!

This speed!It is indeed the Brazilian Lightning!

Lu Yusheng hurriedly chased him back, because Pinnock was ready to let go of his defender and come out to defend Barbosa. At that time, as long as Barbosa passed the ball to the unguarded Jaylen Rose, it would be a complete setback. Empty seat!

But what I didn't expect was that Barbosa, who had already passed Lu Yusheng, suddenly pulled back and stopped in front of Lu Yusheng again!
Everyone was stunned!
"This is pure provocation!" the commentator Kane shouted immediately, "He's playing tricks on Lu!"

Barbosa really thought so too, he just wanted to prove to Nash that this rookie is not worth mentioning at all, he is like a toy in front of me.

I passed you, but I didn't continue to play. I dribbled the ball back in front of you, and passed you again!
There was a burst of boos at the scene!
Lu Yusheng continued to defend, and Barbosa used an extremely fancy dribbling movement to show off in front of Lu Yusheng.

Finally, seeing that the attack time was about to end, Barbosa suddenly ended the attack with a mid-range shot.

After scoring, he even made a taunting move of twisting his ass and dancing.

The Suns bench suddenly burst into laughter.

Commentator Isiah Thomas burst into tears, "Oh no, Barbosa, you shouldn't be so cruel to a rookie..."

Nash, who was off the court, saw it, but shook his head helplessly.

When Wharton served the ball, he said to Lu Yusheng, "Look, Lu, you can't guard him at all. In my opinion, you should double-team the next round, right?"

Lu Yusheng shook his head, "No, Luke, just now, I let him go on purpose, and the strategy will remain the same for the next round, please trust me!"

Luke Wharton was taken aback. Lu Yusheng had already dribbled the ball forward, and he hurriedly followed.

It's the Lakers' turn to attack.

Barbosa directly came up with an oppressive close-fitting defense, his movements were still extremely exaggerated, full of provocations to Lu Yusheng!
Lu Yusheng only used two crotch changes to pass Barbosa in one step!
Don't forget, Lu Yusheng has faced Kobe's level of oppressive defense. For a player like Barbosa who is known for his poor defense, it is not easy for Lu Yusheng to engage in this kind of defense.

After passing Barbosa, Rose of the Suns hurried forward to defend, so that Pinnock was completely open!

Lu Yusheng saw it. Normally, the ball would be passed immediately.

But this time, Lu Yusheng did not choose to pass the ball, but used a fake move to trick Jaylen Rose, and then made a mid-range shot himself!
Hit!

Lu Yusheng also imitated what Barbosa did just now, and did a butt dance!

"The two are on fire!" Kane laughed.

"Stupid," Isiah Thomas yelled, "Barbosa did it because they had a [-]-point lead, why would a rookie do it?"

The Lakers home fans didn't care so much, they burst into cheers!

Just now Barbosa provoked Lu Yusheng with that gesture, and Lu Yusheng also responded with the same attitude!
They all felt it, this rookie is a little angry!

Two people hit it off!

Sure enough, in the next round, when the Suns attacked, Barbosa didn't even look at his teammates after dribbling for half the court, and directly started dribbling to hit Lu Yusheng!
Lu Yusheng was secretly happy, this is what he wanted!
Guard against it head-on!

Barbosa is still a variety of dribbling show, this time, Lu Yu's defense is very serious!
Barbosa made a stop, but never missed Lu Yusheng, and could only barely shoot the ball in the end.

Hard work!
The Lakers grabbed the rebound and handed it to Lu Yusheng. Lu Yusheng advanced halfway, and Barbosa once again directly defended him!

This time, it was more vicious and the action was bigger!
But Lu Yusheng still passed him easily!

At the moment, Pinnock is open beyond the arc.

But the players of the Suns thought that Lu Yusheng was also on the top, and would make a move on his own like Barbosa, so the two players rushed towards Lu Yusheng without any scruples!

Unexpectedly, Lu Yusheng made a backhand pass!
Pinnock made an open three-pointer!
scored!

Lu Yusheng still proudly danced in front of Barbossa!

The momentum of the Lakers home fans instantly rose!
Not only because the Lakers chased for five points in a row, but more importantly, Lu Yusheng, a rookie, made the originally lifeless scene suddenly arouse the atmosphere!
What they don't know is that next, this rookie will bring them an even bigger surprise!

(This chapter is [-] words, so it’s a little late, sorry~~)
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