The game continued, and the Lakers played a beautiful combination.

After receiving the ball in the low post on the right side, O'Neal observed the movement of his teammates and passed the ball from behind to the middle. Horace Grant squeezed out Lewis and cut the ball in the middle, and scored with a one-handed dunk. 21 to 12.

During the SuperSonics offense, Yang Jian encountered a double-team when receiving the ball from the outside, and the Lakers began to try their best to block his offensive point. Jackson Jackson knew that if there were no double-teams, the Lakers might become a backdrop for the playoffs.

If a team scores a high score and loses in the playoffs, fans will remember it for years. Spurs coach Popovich particularly hates Yang Jian because of this. He wanted to play dirty this year, but ended up stealing the chicken but losing the rice.

Taking a lesson from the Spurs, Jackson Jackson must limit Yang Jian from scoring high points. This does not conflict with the goal of winning. When Yang Jian scored 40 games, the Sonics rarely lost.

Yang Jian attracted a double team and then passed the ball. Lewis missed a three-point jumper from the right corner and Grant grabbed the rebound.

This was the first time Lewis took a shot in this game, and his hands were a little cold. The disadvantage of having too much ball control is that his teammates can't guarantee the touch.

The Lakers attacked and after the formation spread out, Rick Fox took the ball on the right side and feinted toward O'Neal in the low post, then suddenly changed direction and broke through the middle.

Fox didn't have much possession of the ball in the Lakers, but he was an all-around fighter who could attack and defend well in the Celtics. Moreover, his impact was better than Bowen, and his forced layup caused a foul on Bowen's beater.

During the dead ball period, George Karl replaced Bowen and replaced Mobley, adding an offensive point.

Fox made two free throws. 21 to 14.

When the SuperSonics attacked, Yang Jian was flanked as soon as he got the ball, and he distributed the ball. Mobley, who had just come on the field, seemed a little nervous, and when he had an easy shot, he made a three-pointer on the left side.

Lewis struggled to save the ball from the bottom line, but it was passed directly to Kobe's hands. Kobe turned around for a fast break and made a two-step long pass to accurately find O'Neal who ran to the frontcourt.

Kobe is capable of passing the ball, the key depends on whether he is willing to pass it.

O'Neal was guarding Miller from the outside just now, but now he was running in front. He took a step after catching the ball and quickly adjusted his body's center of gravity, half-turned and jumped under the left basket, and smashed the ball with one hand and scored. 21 to 16.

Zhang Lili sighed: "The Lakers scored 6 points in a row after the timeout, and O'Neal even went on a fast break. The SuperSonics still have the same old problem. When Yang Jian is double-teamed, others have to step up and score."

Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jian has always been selfless. He has won the scoring and assist titles in many seasons. What the young players of the Sonics have to do is not to be nervous and perform at a normal level."

Zhang Lili said with a smile: "Psychologically, the SuperSonics players must have an advantage. They are the defending champions."

Payton dribbled the ball to the right and passed it to Yang Jian on the outside of the center.

Yang Jian dribbled the ball to the left, observing the position of the Lakers players with his peripheral vision as he moved. His teammates were all separated on the right side, and there were only Yang Jian and Miller on the left. It was difficult for the Lakers players to double-team.

Yang Jian dribbled the ball to his left hand at a 60-degree angle, and then changed direction to the middle. At this time, Miller blocked Kobe. O'Neal still had his old habit of standing too far away from the penalty area line and did not change defense in time.

Yang Jian moved horizontally to the middle, made a sudden stop inside the three-point line and made a jumper, and the ball went hollow into the net. 23 to 16.

O'Neal just stepped forward and stretched out his hand to interfere slightly, and Yang Jian's shot was almost open.

After scoring the goal, Yang Jian clenched his fists and roared, receiving a round of applause.

Zhang Lijia said: "Yang Jian's big jumper is coming. O'Neal cannot defend like this. But there is nothing he can do. Yang Jian specializes in restraining high center forwards like him. If he stands too far outside, he will be passed."

Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jian has scored 15 points. He wants to score 20 in a single quarter. Kobe has not scored a single point yet and is going to be blown away."

Zhang Lijia smiled and said: "When facing Yang Jian, Kobe rarely gets beaten. The two of them are about the same age, so they will be suppressed for a lifetime."

Kobe first lobbed the ball from the left to Fox, who was behind the three-point line and wanted the ball, and then cut to the baseline. Fox cleverly set a screen for Kobe and passed the ball to the baseline.

Mobley switched to defend Kobika's breakthrough route. Yang Jian feinted and pretended to double-team. Kobe passed the ball to Fox who was 70 degrees on the left.

Fox caught the ball and shot a three-point jumper. Yang Jian rushed out and jumped with all his strength, which seriously interfered with the shot and the ball bounced out of the frame. Yang Jian was not only good at offense, but also performed well on the defensive end.

O'Neal grabbed the offensive rebound and immediately stepped up and caused Miller's second foul. George Karl replaced Miller and Lewis, and replaced Mason and Danny Ferry.

The SuperSonics formation can still be stretched out, and they are ready to substitute players and use shark-cutting tactics against O'Neal.

O'Neal made two free throws and waved his fist excitedly. 23 to 18.

Danny Ferry provided a screen for Yang Jian outside the three-point line. Yang Jian made a three-pointer from one meter outside the left three-point line and finally missed a ball. O'Neal grabbed the rebound and the Lakers battled.

Kobe dribbled the ball across half court and passed it to Grant, who was asking for the ball from behind. The latter used the ball to face the frame and pretended to pass it to O'Neal, causing Mason to retreat to the penalty area and prepare for a double-team.

Grant made his own shot from a high position to the left, and the mid-range shot hit the net. 23 to 20.

In a parallel world, the Lakers almost won the playoffs this season, and their overall strength is naturally not weak. Jackson Jackson analyzed the characteristics of the SuperSonics very clearly, allowing the players to avoid the SuperSonics' perimeter twin attack, and the other three took more shots.

It's just that this arrangement will hurt Kobe's self-esteem. He still has zero points, and the data gap between him and Yang Jian is getting wider and wider.

When the SuperSonics attacked, the same routine was played again. Danny Ferry provided a screen for Yang Jian from outside the three-point line. This time, Yang Jian dribbled the ball to the right and made a three-pointer from one meter outside the three-point line.

This tactic is simple and effective. Grant goes to guard Mason. O'Neal does not change defense, so Kobe has to chase him. Kobe bypasses the screen very quickly, but jumps to block the shot a little slower.

Yang Jian's shooting rhythm was perfect, and the ball hit the net hollowly. 26 to 20.

Zhang Lili said: "We still have to rely on Yang Jian's performance. He scored 18 points personally."

Sun Zhengping said: "He doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all. His confidence comes from strength."

When the Lakers attacked, Kobe wanted to retaliate and ran to the right to catch the ball in the low post. He and Yang Jian were in a close confrontation. They fought fiercely and raised their arms too much. Yang Jian stumbled and fell to the baseline. The referee whistled Kobe.

Elbow foul.

Kobe had no choice but to hand over the ball to someone, and he did swing his elbow. Yang Jian would not always act like a tough guy, even if the strength was not enough to elbow him away, he would fall to the baseline in an exaggerated manner. Sometimes flopping is natural.

It's a smart move.

Kobe made three turnovers in the first quarter and became increasingly irritable.

When the SuperSonics attacked, they still passed the ball to Yang Jian. This time, Yang Jian ran to the left to catch the ball, attracting two people to attack, and then distributed the ball to Mason in the high position.

Mason caught the ball and made a solid shot. 28 to 20.

This was Yang Jian's third assist, and the point difference widened again. After the substitution, the two Sonics insiders were also able to shoot.

When the Lakers attacked, Kobe failed to break through on the right and passed the ball to Grant in the middle. The latter passed the ball to Fox who was 45 degrees on the left. Fox received the ball and faced Mobley with his height advantage and made a jumper, hitting a three-pointer. 28 to 23.

Fox was in great condition today, and he dared to step up and take action as long as the coach arranged for him to do so.

Yang Jian attracted a double attack, Danny Ferry missed the shot from the left baseline, O'Neal grabbed the rebound and passed Fisher through the half.

Fisher passed the ball to Kobe who was asking for the ball with his back on the right. Kobe turned and shot a jumper from the corner of the right penalty area to the middle. His movements were a little deformed due to the confrontation with Yang Jian. The arc of the shot was very flat and the ball bounced out of the frame.

In the SuperSonics position battle, there were no good opportunities after several passes, and Yang Jian began to run without the ball. When the time approached 24 seconds, he slipped from the left baseline to the right side with Danny Ferry's cover, and received Payton's pass.

Pass the ball.

He caught the ball while running and turned around to shoot a fadeaway jumper. Kobe chased him out, but he didn't expect him to shoot so fast and his jump was slow. Yang Jian made two long points and hit the net! 30 to 23.

Yang Jian's mid-range shot was particularly solid after adding the iron-blood buff, and Zen Master Jackson wanted to call a timeout again.
Chapter completed!