Countercurrent and become a superstar

With the Pistons' big five returning, Billups takes control of the rhythm on the court.

Finally, finally, the Pistons got their base back.

Billups intercepted the ball from the outside, and Ben blocked the shot from the inside...which means that the defense will not lose points easily or make mistakes easily.

Well, back to the rhythm of waiting to die!!

In other words, the offensive strength was not enough to feed the cat and could not kill the Lakers.

With Qin Yang in control, the Lakers are not in a hurry.

If they like to grind, then let's grind slowly. I will just play at the pace that I am good at.

The Pistons attack, Billups passes the ball, Hamilton attacks with a track and field style…

"Wow, Hamilton caught the ball and quickly slashed it.

Kobe's block was half a beat late, would this ball have been successful..."

Bang-dang——!
The strike missed.

As a mid-range shooting king, his three-point shooting range is not good enough to kill people. He can only move without the ball in the two-point area. He has no ability to attack with the ball. He dodges here and there, and always accelerates to shoot in the space controlled by the Lakers' defense.

With Kobe, a paranoid defender, defending them, it would be a miracle if they could play efficiently.

……

"Bangdang——!
Billups took advantage of the pick-and-roll, dribbled past the defense, and made a quick stop and jump shot, but he also missed..."

On the offensive end, it’s the same traffic jam again!

The Pistons' duo of outside shooters still failed to open up the offense despite being guarded by the Lakers' golden duo.

The two outside shooters continued to be controlled, and Rasheed Wallace in the interior was also given special attention.

At this time, the Pistons, who were trailing by 13 points, needed Ben Wallace, who was useless on offense, and Prince, who was beaten by Kobe on defense, to step up and break the deadlock on offense.

too difficult! !

This offensive question is too difficult!!

Those two defensive tigers won’t do it! !

Without retreating, the Pistons could only fight hard on defense and tear apart the Lakers' offense to survive.

The game returned to a tense situation.

That’s right, with the Pistons’ big five on the court, their base is secured.

but……

Can’t expand the territory!!

Just waiting to die.

As time went on, the Lakers not only did not make any mistakes, but also, led by the golden duo, played efficiently on offense.

Larry Brown was anxious.

The Pistons chose to attack.

then……

Competing with the Lakers in offense in an area and rhythm that are not their forte is tantamount to seeking death.

After the second quarter, the Pistons were beaten 23 to 28.

At the end of the first half, the score was 42 to 58. The Lakers defeated the Pistons and took a 16-point lead and went into the locker room to rest.

"No matter what!
The basket at the Staples Center belongs to the Lakers, so the offensive advantage is on the Lakers' side.

The Pistons couldn't wait for the Lakers to make a mistake, but instead the basket was as wide as the sea for the Lakers' shots.

For the Pistons, who win by defense, this situation is a disaster..."

In the second quarter, Kobe made 6 of 3 shots and 4 of 3 free throws, scoring only a mediocre 9 points. Qin Yang also performed quite well, making 4 of 2 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring a pretty mediocre 7 points and 3 assists. The golden duo with Kobe scored a total of 16 points.

The data is not good, but it is enough.

比卢普斯4中2，进账4分1助攻，汉密尔顿4中1，进账2分2助攻2篮板，活塞队外线双枪合砍只有6分进账。

The gap between the two sides widened, which was reasonable!!

After a 15-minute rest, the second half of the game came back with the starting five of both teams, and the music continued before the game resumed.

The third quarter started and the Pistons had the offensive ball.

Billups controlled the ball to the frontcourt and Hamilton ran half a circle without the ball.

but……

Kobe's indomitable talent for running made Hamilton's talent for track and field run in vain.

Especially Qin Yang led the tight defense, making it difficult for Billups to deal the cards properly.

“Can’t catch the basketball!!
Hamilton's occasional running space and body position are not as good as Kobe's hard work and talent. "

On the commentary desk, Barkley explained calmly.

“An offensive battle is never won by running away.

Unless Hamilton can perform indiscriminate shooting offense and can shoot from outside the three-point line to the point of stabbing his opponent to death.

Otherwise, he can’t break Kobe’s defense at all…”

"Wow, the Pistons' double-shooter connection was caught!

Billups immediately passed the ball to Rasheed Wallace to play as an organizing forward.

Against Okur, the advantage was on Rasheed's side, he moved to the baseline with his back to the basket, then turned around and shot a two-point jump shot..."

Bang-dang——!
Using this trick that challenges the difficulty of shooting to test the Lakers' defense?

Who can withstand such an inefficient attack?

“Rasheed Wallace’s shot, no offense!!
too difficult! !

The Pistons' first, second, and third scorers are all being watched by the Lakers' defense. What can you use to break through?
Hey, Ben Wallace stood up and showed his talent as a rebounding king, taking back the basketball that Rasheed Wallace missed.

It was impossible to make a finishing move as the Lakers had already blocked the restricted area.

Big Ben passed the ball to Billups to reorganize the game.

What the hell?

Billups pulled up, raised his hand and shot a three-pointer..."

Qin Yang had no time to retreat and block the penalty area, but by the time he rushed out, it was already too late.

All I could hear was the gunshot.

Bang-dang——!
The opportunity came, but unfortunately, Billups was useless.

The three-point shot also missed.

“Billups didn’t have shooter skills tonight.

Instead, it fully demonstrates the characteristics of 'Iron Loo'! !
Offensively, the Pistons are really bad..."

Larry Brown, who was out of offensive skills, rushed into the court and spread his hands.

Billups's dealing, Hamilton's slashing while running track and field, Rasheed Wallace's organizing forward...all of them are offensive, and none of them can be played?
What else?
Looking back, Qin Yang took the ball to the frontcourt and acted as a tool.

While bringing Billups' defense in front of Kobe, he also passed the basketball to Kobe, and then cut without the ball to the 45-degree three-point line on the left.

At the same time, Okur moved to the high position, forming a triangle offensive position with Kobe and Qin Yang...

Kobe passed the ball to Okur, and then he and Qin Yang on the other side cut without the ball, but their strategy of double-teaming Okur was broken by the Pistons.

"The basketball was passed to Jamison on the right wing.

Holding the ball against Hamilton.

Jamison was a reckless man with the ball, he went in, he pulled it out, he shot…”

Bang-dang——!
The strike missed! !
The Pistons did not lose their defensive basics.

Hamilton did not hesitate to use his physical strength to interfere and disrupt Jamison's offensive rhythm.

Blacksmithing is not uncommon!
Looking back, the Pistons' two outside shooters continued to be closely watched, and Rasheed Wallace was double-teamed and targeted again.

“The basketball was passed to Ben Wallace under the basket!!
In the restricted area, he took the ball, blocked Chandler's shot, and dunked into the basket.

Snapped--!
The first time, he was slapped down by Chandler.

After getting the rebound again, Big Ben continued to play and then rushed to the basket.

There was an elbow, and the whistle blew..."

Beep——!
The referee decisively called an offensive foul on Ben Wallace.

The ball changed hands.

On the commentary stand, Kenny Smith watched and shook his head.

"Ben Wallace won the rebounding title, the best defensive player title, and was an All-Star starter.

but……

On offense, he has no strength. Although he is an All-Star level player, he does not have a star whistle.

His offensive skills are poor, and he can only rely on his body and elbows to open up a gap.

I won’t be surprised at all if I get called for a foul…”

On the sidelines, Larry Brown stood in the field and yelled, his face full of anxiety.

but……

There is no other way if you can't play basketball correctly.

Putting pressure on the players on the field is not without effect.

On defense, Prince and Billups double-teamed Kobe, causing Kobe's fadeaway jump shot to miss with a clang.

“No matter how hard we try, the Lakers still have the advantage!!

This situation is acceptable to the Lakers..."

Neither side knows how to attack, and the Lakers' current lead is enough to win the game.

Afterwards, the Lakers also followed suit and fought hard on defense.

As for attacking, it doesn’t matter anymore!

Bang-dang——!
"Another missed shot!!

Hamilton's open shot, under Kobe's pursuit and block, can only hit the outside.

The Lakers blocked the restricted area and the two-point area, making it impossible for Hamilton to get an easy shooting opportunity.

It is impossible to increase the speed of the shot, to shoot from the outside, it is impossible to be steady..."

Next, 5 minutes passed.

The Pistons did score a goal on offense, but, well, only 2 points.

In one word: so close that I have no friends!!
The Lakers' offense was also very poor.

After Jamison and Kobe missed two consecutive points shots, Qin Yang took over and shot a three-pointer, but also missed.

However, you cannot score without a three-point shot. If you fail, then try a second time!

Qin Yang listened to Lu Xun's advice and continued to try three-point shots in the next attack.

Finally, I won.

Five minutes into the third quarter, the Lakers relied on Qin Yang's three-pointer and Kobe's subsequent breakthrough and foul. He made two free throws and scored two points. The Pistons went on a 5-5 offensive, widening the gap between the two sides to 2 points, basically killing the suspense of the game.

When the Pistons fought back, it was amazing to score 5 points in 2 minutes.

What is even more amazing is that it makes the commentator's defense break down.

"Good guy!

My goodness!!

For the entire quarter, the Pistons only attempted one 3-pointer.

Trailing by nearly 20 points, the Pistons didn’t try to grab three points, but used two-point shots to catch up, and they used inefficient two-point attacks to catch up…”

You call it 'correct basketball' to ignore the situation on the court and respond accordingly?
After the third quarter, the Pistons and the Lakers were tied at 21-21, making the Pistons' so-called counterattack a lonely one.

At the end of the first three quarters, the score was 63 to 79, and the Lakers continued to maintain a 16-point lead over the Pistons.

With the Pistons scoring 63 points in three quarters and an average of 21 points per quarter, the Lakers only needed to score 5 points on offense in the remaining fourth quarter to be invincible in theory.

This score can be easily achieved by just letting Kobe shoot the damn basketball.

Basketball is never about counting.

But in the end, it is also a counting sport.

The fourth quarter was just a passing scene.

Om-!
As the buzzer sounds, the game time ends.

In the fourth quarter, the Pistons did not make a comeback and even only scored a measly 13 points.

科比第四节3中0中，但站在罚球线上10罚球9中，带领湖人拿下18分。

In the end, the score was 76 to 97, and the Lakers won another game with a 21-point advantage, taking a 2-0 lead in the finals.

Hamilton made only 16 of 5 shots and 5 of 4 free throws, scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. This mid-range shooting king is the Pistons' top scorer.

比卢普斯15投6中，三分4中0，罚球1中1，进账13分4助攻5篮板，这铁卢是活塞队的第二得分手。

Plus Rasheed Wallace's 11 points and 9 rebounds...

My goodness, the offensive talents of the Pistons are all this crap. It's just a dream to be able to kill the game.

科比21投10中，三分6中2，罚球13中10，砍下32分5助攻7篮板。

覃洋20投9中，三分11中4，罚球6中5，只拿到凑合的28分9助攻5篮板，和科比合砍60分，不如活塞队全队的76分。

Well, the Lakers' golden duo lost a person, but won the game! !
……

(End of this chapter)