Legendary star

Chapter 113 The Spurs in Adversity
"I really didn't expect this game to be played like this!" In less than 4 minutes of the fourth quarter, the Lakers led the Spurs by 87 points 75 to 12. Although the Spurs players have not given up yet, anyone can see The Spurs have basically no hope of moving back.

The Spurs played against the Lakers. No matter how you look at it, the Spurs have an advantage. At the Lakers' home court, even if David Robinson was absent due to injury, even if O'Neal played epic data, the Spurs still won a victory at the Lakers' home court, but Back at the Spurs' home court, the Spurs' performance was not as good as their performance on the road.

All these changes are due to the changes made by Mayfair Jackson during the halftime break. Just swapped the positions of O'Neal and Kobe in the triangle offense, and the entire Lakers have undergone earth-shaking changes. Although the Spurs' defense Still outstanding, whether it is Duncan or Meng Xu's performance is impeccable, but the Lakers still maintain a very high offensive efficiency, especially Kobe, who scored 41 points in the first three quarters.

"The Lakers' triangle offense ran very smoothly in this game, especially Kobe Bryant. His performance in this game, I think it would be the same as Michael's." Bill Walton didn't know when he became a Comey, bragging about Kobe's performance throughout the game, but Kobe's performance in this game is also worth bragging about.

"Yes, the Spurs' twin-tower tactics failed in this game. David Robinson may be out of shape because he just came back, and the Spurs also lack a strong point on the outside. Meng's scoring method is too single. It's an outside shot without the slightest lethality. I think Meng should practice more breakthrough and low-post skills. Mario Elli and Sean Etrio are also in a bad state now. The Spurs' advantage in the interior is completely offset. It’s gone.” Compared to Bill Walton’s cameo commentary, Michaels looked very professional, presumably those professionals who were watching the game had basically the same views as Michaels.

The Lakers broke the Spurs' defensive system through an excellent rotation. If they lose the system bonus and just rely on the superstar and the Spurs to play alone, the Lakers will undoubtedly be killed by the Spurs. The Spurs have the best defensive player this season, and the two A top defensive team in the league with one defense and one second defense. The previous games of this season have proved that relying on xjbd tactics, the Lakers are not the opponents of the Spurs at all.In this game, after the Lakers made adjustments by Mayfair Jackson at halftime, the Lakers played their own tactical system. It was through this change that the Lakers achieved a go-ahead against the Spurs.

Relying on the excellent defensive ability of Duncan and Meng Xu on the defensive end, and the tacit understanding between the two, the Spurs still maintain considerable pressure on the Lakers on the defensive end, but not all the players of the Spurs are Duncan and Meng Xu, and In this game, the Spurs did not perform very well on the offensive end. David Robinson was not in good shape, and there were basically no mid-range shots. Meng Xu's three-pointers were intermittent.

Next to the court, Popovich rarely sat on the seat, looking at the court with a blank expression, trying to find a way to beat the Lakers.According to Popovich's plan, these two home games must be won, but people are not as good as God, Glen Rice was put on the bench, Kobe broke out without warning, and Phil Jackson played against the Lakers. The changes, all of which broke Popovich's plan.

Although I don't want to admit defeat yet, the facts are right in front of my eyes, and the Spurs have no chance in this game.The players on the field are still struggling, and the fans at the Alamo Stadium have not given up, and are still tirelessly cheering for the home team.

Seeing the current situation, Meng Xu could only hate in his heart that he did not have the strength to change the game. Meng Xu really hoped that he could stand up at this moment and play a climax of chasing points, thereby changing the situation on the field. And lead the team to victory, but Meng Xu does not have this ability now.

"Damn it." When Kobe passed the screen with Fox, blocked Meng Xu, received a pass from Haber, and hit another mid-range shot, watching the afro kid celebrating at him, Meng Xu I had to curse secretly in my heart.

"Asshole, how do you feel now?" Seeing Meng Xu's displeasure, Kobe was very happy at this time. Before meeting this asshole, Kobe would always be provoked by him. After the screen got rid of him, Kobe was secretly refreshed when he saw the guy's deflated expression after he made a shot.

"Okay, Meng, let's take a good rest first." At the official timeout of the fourth quarter, the Lakers still led the Spurs by 95 points 83 to 12. At this time, the Spurs were already preparing to replace all the main players after the timeout. It seemed to Popovich that this was the end of the game. Mike Budenholzer obviously saw the unwillingness in Meng Xu's eyes, and he was also comforting Meng Xu.

It's just that Meng Xu didn't answer the words, but stared at the field with his fists clenched tightly, anyone could see the unwillingness in Meng Xu's heart.Although Meng Xu couldn't restrain Kobe in this game, Meng Xu's performance was good enough. Even if the Spurs lost, they couldn't blame Meng Xu. .

"Coach, I still want to play, I can still fight." I don't know if I heard it wrong, Popovich looked at Meng Xu who suddenly stood in front of him, his eyes were a little dazed.

In Popovich's view, since the overall situation has been decided, the team should prepare for the next game, and the team's main players should take a good rest to store their energy for the next game.

"Okay." For some reason, when he saw Meng Xu's fiery eyes, Popovich agreed to Meng Xu's request by accident. This was impossible in the past, and Popovich would never tolerate a Players who still want to brush their data during garbage time.

"It seems that Meng still hasn't given up." After the game restarted, the Spurs replaced all the main players except Meng Xu, and the Lakers also replaced O'Neal and Kobe. The whole game, now the Lakers are leading the bench player Glenn Rice. After being put on the bench by Phil Jackson in this game, Glenn Rice didn't even have 1 minute of playing time. When the overall situation of the game is decided, When it was time to enter garbage time, Mayfair Jackson gave Glen Rice playing time.

Standing on the court, with eyes facing each other, Meng Xu looked at Glen Rice with unwillingness and desire, the desire to fight.And Glen Rice looked at Meng Xu with helplessness and bitterness, because Glen Rice knew that his career with the Lakers had entered the countdown, and what Mayfair Jackson did was in Glen Rice's opinion. , It is also a complete humiliation to myself. As an All-Star player who is still at the peak, he can only play during garbage time. Glen Rice's dissatisfaction with Phil Jackson has also reached its peak at this moment, but Glen Rice What he was thinking at the moment was not to prove himself again, but to leave this ghost place and this ghost coach as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)