Legendary star

Chapter 110 Sword and Shield

Just after Kobe scored this goal, Popovich called a short timeout again. Just 5 minutes after the first quarter, 14 to 20, the Spurs were almost blown by the Lakers. The defensive system that the Spurs are proud of this season also appears to be crumbling under Kobe's constant impact.

"Tim, after the timeout, you have to pay attention to defending Kobe for Meng. And Meng, I hope you can show the best state of the game. This is the Alamo Stadium and our home stadium. We can't let that afro boy I'm so arrogant." Popovich said, scanning the remaining Spurs players: "Also, I don't want to go back fishing so early."

"I understand." Meng Xu licked his lips, then nodded at Popovich.Ever since Meng Xu won the best defensive player, Meng Xu had an idea, that is to play against the strongest outside line of this era, that is, the four major shooting guards mentioned by Anna, but judging from the situation of this season , the current four major shooting guards are obviously not at the same level as the four major shooting guards in Anna's mouth. Even Iverson, who won the scoring champion last season, is the same. Kobe, Carter and Tracy McGrady are still on the rise. His physical condition and his own abilities are far from those at his peak.Even so, these guys are very difficult to deal with now, which makes Meng Xu even more looking forward to the future duel with them. .

"Bryant, in the first game, did you consider the suggestion I gave you?" After the game restarted, after the basketball circle took a turn, and after Duncan succeeded in singles against Robert Hawley, Meng Xu once again Defensively faced Kobe.

Outside the three-point line, Kobe continued to slap the basketball facing the basket. In fact, three-pointers have always been a shortcoming for Kobe. After hitting two three-pointers, the next three shots were all hits, which also forced Kobe to adjust his offensive style.

Opposite him, Meng Xu shook his arms irregularly, staring at Kobe with all his attention.Before this game, although he received a reminder from Anna, Meng Xu was still a little unprepared. Facing Kobe, who was so powerful, he was directly beaten.

"Let's talk about it after I blow you up." Kobe said, and accelerated without warning.For Kobe's start, Meng Xu was not surprised. Kobe's start speed was not fast, at least it was much slower than Iverson McGrady. Blocking Kobe's breakthrough route, Kobe, who was about to plunge headfirst into Meng Xu's arms, made a sudden stop and made a fake move, accelerated in the opposite direction, and then changed direction. Relying on continuous changes of direction, Kobe rushed to the free throw line nearby, but Meng Xu is still with him like a shadow.

"Watching Kobe play is really a pleasure. Such a short distance, continuous acceleration and change of direction, the timing is just right, without the slightest sense of jerky." Bill Wharton, another commentator of the game, explained The table kept praising Kobe.

After turning around on the spot and swaying continuously, Meng Xu still failed to see through Kobe's fake action, and jumped up reflexively. After seeing Meng Xu being swayed by him, Kobe was also happy for a while. After a short pause , Kobe immediately jumped up from the spot.Meng Xu's excellent single defense is recognized throughout the league. In addition to his excellent personal defense and top-notch movement speed, Meng Xu also has one of his biggest characteristics, that is, he is not easy to fake moves. Because of this, those players in the league Peripheral players who use breakthroughs as their main method will be deflated whenever they meet Meng Xu. Even Iverson's weird changes of direction and breakthroughs sometimes fail when facing Meng Xu.

"It's not so easy to shoot." After realizing that he was deceived by Kobe's fake move, Meng Xu fell straight down and jumped up again without any pause.

"Meng's jumping speed is really amazing."

Kobe, who was still on the rise, saw Meng Xu take off again, and quickly changed his shooting posture and backwards.

The tall and long-armed Meng Xu couldn't reach the basketball in Kobe's hands under such circumstances. Almost subconsciously, Meng Xu used his palm to cover Kobe's eyes in an attempt to interfere with Kobe's shooting.In the end, Kobe's shot missed because of Meng Xu's interference and lack of time to adjust in the air.

At this moment, the head coaches of the two teams standing on the sidelines, Popovich looked a little more relaxed. Popovich still trusted Meng Xu's defense very much.Uncle KFC kept a dark face.During the two consecutive timeouts, Kobe did not follow Mayfair Jackson's tactical arrangement. He was playing singles by himself, but Kobe's ability to attract double teams was not as good as O'Neal's. The Spurs always used Meng Xu to defend Kobe alone, which also made the Lakers' The triangle offense doesn't work at all.

"In this game, Kobe was too obsessed with singles. We all know that Kobe's off-ball movement is also very good. If Kobe can make more use of his movement to create shooting opportunities, I think it will be easier for him to play. .” After Kobe missed a shot, the Spurs made an excellent rotation, and after the open Meng Xu made a three-pointer, the Lakers’ lead was only one point.

When Kobe appeared outside the three-point line again and reached out to Ron Harper for the ball, Harper hesitated. As the actual controller of the Lakers' possession of the ball, Harper has always distributed the ball according to Mayfair Jackson's arrangement. Right, but Kobe's offensive desire in this game is too strong, and has completely overwhelmed O'Neal.As a player who came to the Lakers with his mentor to mix rings, Haber's status in the team is detached. Whether it is O'Neal or Kobe, as long as Haber feels that their play is unreasonable, Haber will reject their request for the ball, but now Haber was a little hesitant. As the head of the Lakers and an important part of the triangle offensive tactics, Kobe has a certain right to play singles, and Kobe's current touch is really good.After a brief pause, he glanced at O'Neal, who was fighting for position with David Robinson, and Harper finally passed the ball to Kobe.

"Bryant, look at Uncle KFC's face is turning green, he must be very upset with you now." Meng Xu pressed against Kobe and put his hands on Kobe's waist. After the official timeout, Meng Xu gradually Increased physical contact with Kobe, and Popovich also instructed Meng Xu, if Kobe cannot be guarded, then at least cut off the connection between him and O'Neal, just like in the first game of the regular season, let Kobe shoot .

"Go away, you bastard." Kobe frowned and looked at Meng Xu with some disgust. This guy is really annoying. From the beginning of the game until now, he has never stopped talking about bits and pieces.

"Bryant, you can stop me. Go find Bird this summer. If it doesn't work, I'm willing to teach you."

"Go away." Kobe, who was a little angry at Meng Xu's words, waved his arms directly to push Meng Xu away.

(End of this chapter)