knife point guard

Chapter 204 [Let me go]

Lakers starting lineup: Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant, Devin George, Karl Malone, Shaquille O'Neal.

Pacers starting lineup: Suhi, Reggie Miller, Artest, O'Neal Jr., Foster.

"I'm going to step on your head and win the championship."

Karl Malone came to Su Xi's side before the game started. He said viciously: "Then put the championship curse on your face."

Malone doesn't like Su Xi very much, and he doesn't even like the recent media calls that he is championship poison, saying he has a championship curse.

"Big idiot."

Su Xi replied to Karl Malone in Chinese.

The referee blows his whistle and the game begins.

Shaquille O'Neal and Foster jump ball.

This is a focus battle and an extremely important 'key battle'.If the Lakers win and tie the game at 2:2, then the offense and defense will change and the Lakers will take the initiative.

The Pacers won this victory and gained a match point.The Lakers were kicked to the edge of the cliff.

Judging from the current situation, no one can afford to lose.

The battle begins with the jump ball.

O'Neal and Foster both tried their best to fight for the kickoff. O'Neal's fingers touched the basketball first, but the moment he moved back, Foster's hand also touched the basketball.

The basketball changed its flight trajectory, and Su Xi rushed out like lightning. He got ahead of Gary Payton and took the lead in hitting the basketball towards Artest.

Artest controlled the basketball and then passed it to Su Xi.

Su Xi catches the basketball.

Just after halftime, Kobe Bryant stepped up.

Who is the Lakers' best perimeter defender?
Kobe Bryant.

Who is the Lakers' best physical player?

Kobe Bryant.

Who is the Lakers player with the most fighting spirit?
Kobe Bryant.

So, Phil Jackson placed Kobe Bryant next to Susie.

This is a strategy that kills two birds with one stone. On the one hand, Kobe's investment of a lot of energy on the defensive end will make him restrained on the offensive end, and the tactics with O'Neal as the core will run more smoothly.

On the other hand, the Pacers' most dangerous player is Su Xi. If Kobe exhausts his energy, what else can the Pacers do to win?
Although Kobe defends the 1st position, the defensive intensity of the [-]nd and [-]rd positions will be weakened.But Gary Payton can handle Artest if he has enough physical strength.Devin George's running game is also very active, and he can lock in some of Reggie Miller's energy.

Phil Jackson was in a happy mood.

His eyes were focused on Kobe, who was doing his best to disturb Su Xi.

Although he structurally sided with O'Neal in the intra-team competition between O'Neal and Kobe, this did not prevent him from appreciating this diligent, hard-working, paranoid and tenacious guard.He watched this little guy grow up step by step. At first, everyone thought it was ridiculous for him to compete with Jordan. The physical quality of the two was too far apart.

But now, everyone must face up to his existence. Even when making the conclusion that Kobe is inferior to Jordan, he still has to say that his technical level is not weaker than Jordan.Even Jordan said that.

People who work hard always win respect.

Unlike most high school draft picks, Kobe plays defense very well.

He is not only blocking Su Xi's offensive trend, but also destroying Su Xi's offensive rhythm.

After Su Xi tested two steps, he asked O'Neal to come out to help defend. Through the screen, he quickly rushed over.

Although Kobe followed up quickly, Karl Malone's blocking was also timely.But that didn't stop Suhi's blitz. He cut into the penalty area as accurately as a scalpel and faced Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaquille O'Neal was actually a little nervous.

He hasn't been nervous against a defender in years.

He calmed down slightly and prepared himself for Su Xi's impact.

But after Su Xi reached the basket, he suddenly stopped. This made O'Neal's center of gravity unable to move forward. But at the moment he moved forward, Su Xi stepped in... This was a seemingly slow movement. , but completely threw O'Neal away, and relied on O'Neal's huge body to block Kobe's defense from behind.

Su Xi got into the basket and successfully completed a backhand layup.

The rhythm of this ball is very good, combining fast and slow, making full use of Shaquille O'Neal's raised center of gravity and huge body.

Kobe complained a little, O'Neal's defense let him down this time.He thought that as long as O'Neal stood there, Su Xi would be able to get through seamlessly.

However, the game is changing rapidly, and who can guarantee that every move will always be accurate.

This is what Shark hates about Kobe the most. He is always so harsh.

Back at half court, O'Neal caught the ball and hit a single.He forcefully knocked Foster away from the basket, and with O'Neal's cover, he dunked the basketball.

After scoring the goal, he took an arrogant step.

It caused bursts of cheers at Staples Arena.

O'Neal spread his arms and showed his dominance.

In his opinion, conceding a goal on the defensive end is no big deal, as long as it comes back on the offensive end.

Su Xi and Kobe sighed at the same time. They both felt helpless about this, although their helplessness was completely different in nature.

The game continued, and Kobe still tried his best to pester Su Xi. He wanted to consume Su Xi's energy.

This is a conspiracy.

Everyone knows what the Lakers are up to.

Whether you know the ball or not.

However, Suhi didn't show fear or pass the ball to his teammates.He called for cover again and charged inside.

This time, Karl Malone directly bumped into Su Xi when he rushed over, using his strong body to knock Su Xi staggering and almost falling to the ground.

beep!

The referee blew the whistle and there was a defensive foul.

Karl Malone raised his right hand to acknowledge the penalty.

However, when he turned around, he looked at Su Xi with a smile on his face, full of teasing and provocation.

This gesture is clearly saying 'I accept the punishment, but I will continue'.

"Big idiot."

Su Xi muttered, he walked to the sidelines and took Artest's serve again.And before Kobe came close to him, he launched a quick attack, and he penetrated deep into the penalty area with Kobe's pursuit.

And when O'Neal formed a defensive posture, he suddenly stopped, and Kobe and O'Neal were close to each other at the same time.

Su Xi seized the fleeting opportunity and passed the basketball from O'Neal's crotch. Foster caught the basketball and jumped up... Boom!

Complete the dunk.

"Jake has an excellent sense of space on the court. I think the offense was deliberately designed by him. O'Neal and Bryant thought they were hunting him. In fact, he tamed the OK combination and easily produced this perfect dunk." Magic Johnson said on TV Comment on it.

He has more authority in passing the ball than in playing women.

No one will question the commentary of the No. [-] point guard in history.

The game continues.

The Lakers' offensive routine is relatively simple. Kobe Bryant launched the offense, posted up Ron Artest, and hit a turn-over jumper.

After changing sides, Su Xi once again passed the ball and went deep alone.But when he was shaking away from the defense under the basket and preparing to shoot, Karl Malone rushed over and knocked Su Xi away.

His style of football made fans at Staples Center frown.

"It's too dirty."

Charles Barkley couldn't help but mutter: "In this way, even if you win the game, no one will respect you, right?"

"Karl Malone doesn't need respect, he just needs fear from his opponents." Kenny Smith blurted out subconsciously.

That's what Karl Malone thinks.

He just wants to make Su Xi feel timid.

However, Su Xi still looked at him coldly and said something in Chinese that he didn't understand: Big idiot.

Although Karl Malone could not understand the meaning of this sentence in Chinese, he could hear the deep contempt and ridicule in Su Xi's tone.This made him even more angry.

He gritted his molar teeth and said, "I want to see how long you, this kid, can last?"

Swish!
Swish!
Su Xi made two free throws from the free throw line.

The game continues.

The Lakers' offense is still simple and efficient, and both Kobe and O'Neal feel good tonight.

However, Su Xi did not give up his action. He became more and more brave and tenacious.

Karl Malone doesn't scare him. He keeps getting to the basket, even though he will be pulled directly from the air by Shaquille O'Neal, the ancient beast, even though he will stumble around Kobe, even though Karl Malone will The fierce spirit showed off his iron elbow that had hurt countless people.

But his pace never stopped, he kept moving forward.

Before the game, many people said that Su Xi was a playboy and criticized his work ethic.

Some people think that he does not take the game seriously, and some even say that Su Xi wants to use basketball as a springboard to enter the entertainment industry.

But now, these people should keep their mouths shut.

"Jack is like an engine. He burns himself and brings out all the kinetic energy of the walker."

Charles Barkley said with great emotion in the commentary box.

However, Suhi's fuel is limited.

He played almost 7 minutes in the first quarter, and he was really exhausted.

Kobe's entanglement accelerated his physical consumption, and coupled with the collision in the penalty area, his physical fitness withstood unprecedented severe challenges.At 7 minutes and 13 seconds, Su Xi came off the court to rest.

When Susie came off the court to rest, Phil Jackson also breathed a sigh of relief. He replaced Karl Malone and Gary Payton.

Su Xi's physical strength couldn't hold it, and the two of them weren't much better.

"Jack, you are completely different from the reports on TV." When Su Xi walked to the sidelines, Serena touched Su Xi with her fist: "You are a real athlete."

The two sisters respect Su Xi very much, although they are not basketball players.But the sports spirit of tenacity and hard work is common.

"Of course." Su Xi grinned and walked back to the bench.

After Su Xi returned to the bench, Venus said to Serena: "He suffered a physical loss."

"The Lakers are clearly bullying him, using their players on both offense and defense to deliberately exhaust him."

"Although this is a normal and reasonable use of tactics, it would be great if Jack could win the game. Karl Malone played too dirty..."

The two of them discuss the game.

Their mood is like that of neutral fans.

...

After Su Xi came off the court, everyone thought the Pacers would collapse as a result.

However, what people didn't expect was that the Pacers did not collapse.

O'Neal Jr. began to hit frequently at the free throw line. He allowed Luke Walton, who replaced Karl Malone, to experience what it means to be a superstar.

Karl Malone is carrying 3 fouls at this time, and his playing time is destined to be strictly restricted. In fact, he can only play 267 minutes in each game now. He is no longer the iron man he was when he was young.

Additionally, Reggie Miller is a threat from beyond the arc.

Kenny Anderson also broke Derek Fisher into a sieve.

There is no doubt that Phil Jackson is a brilliant head coach. He has no clues. He designed a plan to consume Su Xi.

This is very successful.

However, he didn't expect that Su Xi also plotted against him.

Su Xi frequently entered the penalty area and fought in a hand-to-hand manner.

It's definitely not motivated by emotion.

Not because he had no other choice.

He was dragging down the Lakers' strength by 'sacrifice' himself. Karl Malone tried to make Su Xi fearful, but now it is a problem for him to even play.

The Lakers intended to erase Suhi's important role in the Pacers' system, but Suhi activated the Pacers' offensive firepower in the constant impact. Reggie Miller, O'Neal Jr. and even Ron Artest all because of Su Xi attracted firepower and gradually found her touch.

When Su Xi came off the court, the Lakers' defensive intensity dropped again.

They just need to push forward according to inertia.

Naturally, they are on par with the Lakers.

The Pacers couldn't defend Kobe and O'Neal, and the Lakers couldn't control the Pacers' overall offense.

You come to me on both sides.

The first quarter was over quickly.

27: 29.

The Lakers only lead by 2 points.

This was not the result Phil Jackson wanted to see, so he called Kobe and O'Neal together on the bench.He said to O'Neal: "If you still want to get the first contract extension in history, you have to use all your energy. You have to prove that you still have the strength to dominate the league."

He said to Kobe: "If you want to be the team leader, you should smash the Pacers' perimeter. When you win the Finals MVP, everyone will shut up."

"But the premise is to win tonight's game."

Phil Jackson openly cultivated worms.

This is a double-edged sword.

But it can be seen from the increasingly determined eyes of Kobe and O'Neal that Phil Jackson's words are having a positive effect.

beep!

The whistle sounded and the game continued.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Su Xi was still sitting on the bench to rest.

But at this time, the game noticed changes.

Kobe Bryant held the ball through the half, and he singled out Artest on the wing. He played very resolutely. He attacked from the wing. Artest had to seek help from O'Neal Jr. in defense. In this case, Kobe still forced the shot... Bang!

Basketball missed.

But the Lakers formed a two-on-one situation under the basket.

Although Luke Walton does not have a strong body, he is very smart. He jumped up and pointed the basketball to O'Neal. O'Neal jumped up and smashed the basketball into the basket with one hand.

Su Xi watched in horror from the sidelines.

More terrifying things lie behind.

Kobe went to defend Kenny Anderson. Anderson's physical fitness was far inferior to that of Su Xi. He was entangled and finally passed the ball to Artest.

Artest failed to seize the opportunity, and his jump shot missed the basket.

O'Neal got the rebound and quickly passed the ball to Fisher to launch a counterattack.

When O'Neal ran to the top of the key, he set a screen for Fisher.

Fisher took a jump shot directly... Wow!

Three point hit.

The score difference instantly expanded to 7 points.

The walkers are in danger.

Su Xi was impatient.

Is it really going to be wiped out by the Lakers?
All Hoosiers know very well that once the powerful Lakers find their winning streak, they will be unstoppable.

The Pacers cannot afford to lose this game.

But now, what leverage do the Pacers have?
bass!
Su Xi stood up and asked Carlisle to fight: Let me go.

(End of this chapter)