Legendary star

Chapter 37 Christmas Battle (6)

"This guy is really heavy." In the second half of the third quarter, Popovich changed his defensive strategy against O'Neal, and Duncan replaced David Robinson to defend O'Neal.Just after O'Neal held the ball and leaned hard on Duncan, under O'Neal's huge strength, Duncan also took half a step back, continued to push O'Neal, and stuck tightly.

Since there was basically no rest in the first half, Duncan and O'Neal sat off the court for most of the third quarter before re-entering the court.After resting for most of the quarter, the energetic O'Neal also returned to the state at the beginning of the game. He ravaged the basket crazily and attacked David Robinson in a row again. David Robinson, who had fouled four times, could only sit to the bench.

O'Neill played Duncan with his back twice in a row, but both failed to achieve the desired effect. Duncan's strength was much stronger than that of the old David Robinson. The basketball flew out.The moment the basketball was knocked out, O'Neal was also stunned, looking at Meng Xu who was fighting for the basketball in disbelief.

Off the court, Popovich nodded when he saw Meng Xu stealing O'Neal. This kind of helpless defensive method also had an unexpected effect.Under O'Neal's huge damage in this game, David Robinson fouled 4 times, Samaki Walker fouled 4 times, Jeremy Kersey fouled 4 times, Tim Duncan fouled 3 times, the team's 4 fouls There are already 3 insiders sitting on the bench. In desperation, Duncan was pushed to the center position again, and Meng Xu also appeared in the power forward position.Meng Xu cooperated with Duncan's flanking defense against O'Neal, but it was more effective than David Robinson and Tim Duncan's blockade against O'Neal. Duncan was younger than David Robinson and had advantages in physical fitness and strength, while Meng Xu's Mobility and anticipation are even better, but Meng Xu's small body is really a bit of a disadvantage in the interior, and even Robert Horry can't stand up to one-on-one.

The outcome of this game, Popovich is actually not very important, as the commentator said at the beginning, the Spurs and the Lakers are the two strongest teams this season, and the championship this season must be Born from these two teams, although the schedule has not yet passed halfway, Popovich is already thinking about the playoffs. How to limit O'Neal and how to find a way to limit the Lakers' triangle offense is the main focus of this game. Purpose: In the first half, the Spurs experimented with several defensive strategies, such as putting Kobe to flank O'Neal, letting O'Neal defend the Lakers' perimeter, and other defensive strategies, but the results were not very good.

At this time, Meng Xu, who picked up the basketball, also moved forward quickly. Although Meng Xu's speed was very fast, he rushed out from the basket. Just after Meng Xu dribbled the ball for halftime, Kobe also returned to the defense in time. , Meng Xu was once again blocked by Kobe at the top of the arc outside the 3-point line.Facing Kobe who was one step away, Meng Xu shot directly from outside the 3-point line, shooting slightly backwards, just avoiding Kobe's block.

Looking at Meng Xu shooting in front of him, Kobe was also a little depressed. After blocking Meng Xu's offensive line, Kobe thought that Meng Xu would definitely choose to wait for his teammates. Who knew that this guy shot without the slightest hesitation. He was taller than himself, with an astonishingly long wingspan. Although he didn't jump high, he had a certain degree of backwardness. Kobe could only watch helplessly as Meng Xu threw the ball.

When the basketball left Meng Xu's palm and fell into the basket in an arc, Meng Xu also clenched his fists tightly. This shot was Meng Xu's first 3-point shot in this game, and it was also Meng Xu's The 9th point in this game.According to previous game experience, as long as the first 3-pointer can be hit, the 3-point shooting percentage of this game will not be bad, and as long as the first ball is not hit, then the overall shooting percentage will not be good. In the fourth quarter, when the long-range shooting attribute reaches 4, it can only reach the average level.In Anna's words, Meng Xu has a serious mental illness and needs to be treated by a doctor in time.

"It's beautiful, that's it, that's it." After Meng Xu made the 3-pointer, the Spurs' assistant coach Mike Budenholzer shouted loudly at Meng Xu while applauding.

"Boy, how is my shooting?" Seeing Kobe's embarrassing expression, Meng Xu said with a smile.

"Hmph." Kobe didn't respond, but left Meng Xu behind and ran towards the frontcourt.

"Shaq, focus." Lakers coach Phil Jackson shouted at O'Neal with a black face.Regarding this defense, Phil always believed that it was caused by O'Neal's lack of concentration. You must know that even David Robinson and Tim Duncan could not restrain O'Neal together.

After being intercepted by Meng Xu, O'Neal also calmed down. The previous game played so smoothly that he had already made himself feel ecstatic. He really wanted to beat Duncan and the Spurs in this game.With O'Neal's ability to hold the ball, it is so easy to steal it. This time the ball was definitely an accident.

After sinking his mind, O'Neal leaned on Duncan again after receiving the pass from Ron Harper. This time, O'Neal, who was highly concentrated, slammed into Duncan hard without leaving any room. Duncan was attacked by O'Neal After bumping back a step, he still clings tightly to O'Neill and pushes against him hard.

This kind of blood-spitting duel also aroused the enthusiasm of the fans on the scene. Amid the constant shouts of the fans, Duncan slammed into Duncan behind him again. To crush the opponent behind him, only by blowing him up can he prove that he is stronger than him, and that he is more worthy of the title of MVP than him.

After three consecutive post-up singles, seeing Meng Xu who gave up his defensive target and rushed towards him, O'Neal also gave up the idea of ​​trying to drive past Duncan and go to the basket, but turned around directly next to Duncan. The hook throws the basketball.

"It's still a bit late." Looking at O'Neill who had fallen from the sky a step and a half away from him, Meng Xu blamed himself a little.Since he couldn't beat Robert Horry with his strength, Meng Xu could only rely on his advantage in moving speed to go around Robert Horry.Due to the distance between the players in the triangle attack, it is difficult to grasp the timing of double-teaming O'Neal. If the double-teaming is too early, I am afraid that O'Neal will pass the ball to Holly, and the double-teaming is too late. In this attack, Meng Xu came over after all the shots were completed.

　Thank you Comrade Wen Biology for your reward

　　
　
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