NBA: The second generation of the strongest star

Chapter 165 The Last 12 Minutes
After returning from the timeout, the Los Angeles Lakers made player adjustments, replacing Devin Ebanks and replacing them with Ron Artest.

Ron Artest is the best one-on-one defensive expert in the league, and also the most troublesome opponent for Kobe, McGrady, Iverson and other stars; he has a strong fighting spirit, has outstanding strength, speed, stealing ability and first-class defense Skill; on the court to freeze the other team's leading scorer for fun, the only drawback is that the action can sometimes be harmful.

Although Ron Artest is older now, he has more defensive experience than Devin Ebanks. At the same time, Coach Brown hopes that Ron Artest can definitely change the team's defense.

But that's exactly what the New York Knicks wanted to see.

Now the Los Angeles Lakers have three outsiders who were swept by the Dallas Mavericks this season: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest.

Their defense is really good, especially Kobe and Ron Artest, but they also have to admit the fact that they are old and slow.

Immediately, the New York Knicks frequently gave the ball to Andrew according to the arrangement before the game. Jason Kidd and Wilson Chandler continued to pick and roll, and replaced Derek Fisher or Ron Artest in front of Andrew. .

Neither Derek Fisher nor Ron Artest could prevent Andrew's breakthrough at all. Andrew made continuous fake moves, shaking their bodies, and rushed in instantly with an acceleration. The two of them had no time to react.

In this way, with Andrew taking the lead, the New York Knicks widened the point difference. After the first quarter, they reached a terrifying score.

41: 18!

The New York Knicks scored an astonishing 41 points in a single quarter, while the Los Angeles Lakers only scored 18 points, and the difference between the two sides came to an astonishing 23 points.

Los Angeles Lakers players: (⊙_⊙)?
Los Angeles Lakers fans: (⊙_⊙)?
Obviously last season, the New York Knicks were not their opponents at all. It turned out that it was only an offseason. The New York Knicks became so strong that the Los Angeles Lakers players and fans couldn't believe their eyes.

Los Angeles Lakers bench:

"Coach, I don't rest, I want to continue playing." Kobe applied to continue playing. Although he didn't shoot much in the first quarter, his consumption was not small at all, even greater than usual.

Usually in the first quarter of the game, Kobe gave the offense to his teammates.

But tonight, from the beginning of the game, he and Andrew had a physical hand-to-hand fight.

Coach Brown nodded.

This season, due to the departure of Zen Master, Coach Brown took the position of head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. As soon as he came up, Coach Brown abandoned Zen Master's triangle tactics and used his own superstar tactics. Al and Andrew Bynum, let them play out, trying to change the opponent's defense.

But the New York Knicks just restrained Coach Brown's superstar tactics. The New York Knicks have Tyson Chandler on the inside and Andrew on the outside. Both of them have top defenses in the league, especially Andrew. In terms of organization, he will focus more on defense. At the same time, after training with the old man during the offseason, Andrew's overall strength has improved to a higher level.

As soon as the second quarter came up, Kobe started his offensive mode. He made 5 of 4 shots, including a 2+1 goal. He scored 9 points in a row and led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 9-2 offensive climax, directly defeating the New York Knicks. stop.

At 43:27, the difference between the two sides was reduced to 16 points.

Back from the timeout, head coach Mike D'Antoni decisively replaced Andrew and asked Andrew to limit Kobe.

Sure enough, under the restrictions of Andrew, Kobe's shooting rate began to decline, which instantly extinguished the momentum of the Los Angeles Lakers chasing points.

Then in the second quarter, the two sides came and went, not giving in to each other, and the point difference remained at 16 points.

"Beep beep." The halftime whistle sounded.

At 63:49, the New York Knicks entered the intermission with a 16-point difference.

New York Knicks locker room:

Clap clap clap!

Head coach Mike D'Antoni gave warm applause to all members of the New York Knicks and said: "You played very well in the first half. Whether it was offense or defense, every player of yours was very focused. I have to praise this. Guys, I also want you to applaud your performance in the first half."

Hearing the words of head coach Mike D'Antoni, all members of the New York Knicks applauded.

Clap clap clap. Applause resounded throughout the New York Knicks locker room.

Coach Mike D'Antoni continued: "In the second half, I hope you will continue to maintain it. Can you do it?"

"Yes!" All members of the New York Knicks replied in unison.

Coach Mike D'Antoni nodded in satisfaction.

Coming back from the second half, Kobe hit several difficult shots as soon as he came up. Andrew almost blocked Kobe on almost every shot, but Kobe made it.

In just 3 minutes, the Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant played a wave of 12-6 attacks, narrowing the point difference to 10 points.

Just when Coach Mike D'Antoni wanted to call a timeout, Andrew waved his hand at Coach Mike D'Antoni: Coach, you don't need a coach, leave it to me!
At this moment Andrew stood up, first hit Kobe's back jumper from the low post, then ran off the ball, ran to the left 60-degree three-point line, received a pass from Jason Kidd, took off, Stay in the air, shoot!

The movement is smooth and smooth, and the ball draws a beautiful arc in the air.

"Shua." With a sound, a three-pointer was hit.

Andrew immediately responded with a 5-0 attack wave, opening the point difference to 15 points.

Then Kobe responded immediately, facing Andrew's layup, not only made a hit, but also caused Andrew's thug foul.

"Shua." With a sound, he made a free throw and scored 3 points in a row.

Answer Ball!

In the third quarter, it became a one-on-one show between Andrew and Kobe. The core of the two sides, you scored a goal and I scored a goal, and they refused to give in to each other!

"Alas!" "Ahhhhhhhhhhh!" In the midst of madness.

Apart from the lore, the most favorite scene for fans is the two sides' core explosions, which is so cool!

At the end of the three quarters, at 89:74, the New York Knicks led by 15 points and entered the fourth quarter.

Whooping. Kobe, who played the first three quarters, was sitting on the bench panting heavily. The 33-year-old was younger, taller, and heavier than Andrew. This made him The consumption was huge, but he knew clearly that he couldn't go down. Once he rested, the game would be completely over.

In the fourth quarter, Kobe still chose to play, and Andrew did not rest, and the two faced off for the last 12 minutes.

The two looked at each other.

Come on, Andrew!

Come on, Kobe!
(End of this chapter)