Chapter 202, The Superstar Showdown at a Critical Moment (Part 1!)(1/2)
Basketball is a very team sport. Zhou Hang and Kobe are in good shape, but they cannot cover up their overall downturn.
In addition to the two, Gasol, Ariza and others performed at some disaster level. They made frequent mistakes on the defensive end and made consecutive mistakes on the offensive end, which to a certain extent made the Lakers a little passive.
The Celtics played such a wonderful first three quarters at the Lakers for the first time.
Zhang Weiping said: "The situation of the game is very unfavorable to the Lakers. They need to change the rhythm of the next two teams. Zhou Hang and Kobe's performance is very stable, but it is still a bit insufficient for such a situation. They need more outbreaks."
Xu Jicheng said: "The Celtics have strengthened their defense against both of them. It is actually very good that they can score so many points, but the other Lakers players are in a bad state."
Zhang Weiping said: "Zhou Hang's reduced offensive efficiency is also his focus on the defensive end, otherwise the Celtics may make the difference even bigger."
Xu Jicheng said: "Yes, let's take a look at the final battle in the last quarter."
On the bench, Zhou Hang looked up and drank water, then wiped a towel.
The cost of this game is more than the previous two games. The Celtics are really deadly. They don't want the Lakers to win the game so easily.
Kobe is also in similar condition to Zhou Hang.
Under normal circumstances, the Lakers with Zhou Hang are stronger than the Celtics, but those who are strong can win at any rate.
In this situation where it is not good, it is easy to understand at a disadvantage.
The final quarter game started soon.
The situation between the two teams has not changed much from the third quarter.
While Zhou Hang and Kobe were facing heavy defense, other Lakers players still did not change much.
The Celtics have always maintained their suppression of the Lakers.
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The game soon came to the last 2 minutes.
The Lakers' ball rights, the score is 110 to 105 at this time.
The Lakers are 5 points behind and the game is at its most anxious moment.
The Zen master readjusted the lineup.
Zhou Hang, Kobe, Walton, Gasol and Odom formed the decisive lineup.
On the Celtic side are Rondo, Ray Allen, Pierce, Percy, and Garnett.
Perkins was not trusted at the last moment.
The Lakers' offensive ball rights.
Zhou Hang dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.
Zhou Hang is very calm, the success rate the Lakers need now.
At the last critical moment, the Lakers either Zhou Hang or Kobe's offense, and their tactics are easy to judge.
The Celtics' physical fitness declined at the end of the game, and their defensive pace was obviously slower than in the first three quarters.
At least if they attack now, it will be difficult for them to quickly return to defense.
Of course, the situation on the Lakers is similar.
Percy opened his hands to stare at Zhou Hang.
"Zhou, you will definitely lose this game. Don't want to score on my head. Your dribble under your crotch is too ugly." Percy used words to stimulate Zhou Hang.
"If you can't help it, don't hold on. It's easier to cross you than cross the road." Zhou Hang immediately responded to Percy.
While talking, Zhou Hang continued to dribble the ball under his crotch and switch hands.
Zhou Hang's rhythm made Percy's scalp numb.
Left side!
Right side!
During Zhou Hang's left and right clashes, Percy's rhythm was staggered.
Zhou Hang took a sudden step to the right, and then retreated continuously in the high-speed direction change!
Percy knew that Zhou Hang was going to take a step back, but his body could not keep up, and Percy did not dare to completely lose his balance to rush Zhou Hang, which was very likely to cause fouls.
Zhou Hang made a smooth move and took a three-pointer.
Amid the screams and cheers of fans at Staples Stadium, the basketball drew a wonderful arc.
"Swish!"
110 to 108.
The difference between the two teams instantly returned to one round.
After scoring the goal, Zhou Hang provoked at Percy: "Your defense is too slow, it's better to change to another person to defend me, otherwise I will kill you in front of you!!"
Percy glared at Zhou Hang, who was too arrogant.
Garnett watched this scene happen helplessly, and he did not blame Percy.
Even if it was him, it would be difficult for him to defend against singles like Zhou Hang.
If he was ten years younger, he might have the chance to defend himself at the peak of his talent, but now he definitely cannot do it.
Mike Bryn said: "When the game came to its most critical moment, Zhou Hang took the lead in attacking to see how the Celtics responded and who would stand up from the Big Three."
Van Gundy said: "The Celtics Big Three is Paul Pierce who is most suitable for handling key goals, but his talent is a bit worse than Zhou Hang and Kobe, which is fatal at critical moments."
Side by.
Rivers continued to roar on the sidelines, and the situation on the field made him a little worried.
I originally thought that the 5-point advantage was a lot, but now it seems that it is not much. After a three-pointer, I only have two points left.
Celtic attack.
Rondo received the ball and passed the half.
Rondo was in a very calm mood. He would control the Celtics' ball rights at critical moments and feed it to Pierce in the most reasonable way.
No matter how Zhou Hang pressed Rondo, Rondo's possession was very stable.
Rondo is suppressing offensive time in the frontcourt, and the Celtics take the initiative and need to spend as much time as possible.
Rondo plays a tactic after he arrives in the frontcourt.
Garnett gave Pierce an unball cover.
Pierce received the ball at the low post.
It was Walton who defended Pierce.
Zhou Hang went over and attacked Pierce without hesitation.
Walton defends Pierce alone? What a joke, it's hard to defend against.
Rondo's three-pointer can be directly put.
After Pierce saw Zhou Hang coming to attack, he wanted to immediately send the ball to his teammates in the open space.
But Pierce did not make the ball in the first place when he saw that Rondo was in the open position, and he missed the best time to get the ball out.
Pierce's dribbling rhythm was destroyed, and he fell into a battle between Walton and Zhou Hang.
The rest of the Celtics quickly looked for space to see if there was a chance to pick up Pierce.
Pierce jumped up and looked for someone in the air, but Zhou Hang blocked Pierce's shot route!
"Bang!"
Pierce passed the ball, and Zhou Hang intercepted it directly with both hands!!
This is a robbery steal.
Zhou Hang held the ball and landed. Garnett wanted to come over and fight back, but was scared away by Zhou Hang's elbow.
Garnett was instinctively afraid when he looked at Zhou Hang's fierce expression.
Zhang Weiping shouted: "Zhou Hang's defensive prediction is quite accurate, and Pierce hesitated to take action at the first time. If Rondo is not standing on the outside, Pierce might have passed the opportunity as soon as possible."
Xu Jicheng said: "Rivers put Rondo on the court at a critical moment. Rondo has no outside ability and will be released by Zhou Hang. Other positions in the Celtics will bear greater defensive pressure."
Zhang Weiping said: "Zhou Hang's steal is very beautiful, completely blocking Pierce's shot route."
Xu Jicheng said: "The Lakers are very reliable at critical moments."
Fans at Staples Arena were also cheering.
The big screen continues to play back the ball.
On the court, the Lakers' offense continued.
The Zen master did not call for a stop to the game, but asked the players to adjust themselves.
Zhou Hang drove the ball forward by himself.
The Celtics are still constantly confronting Lakers players.
Every position is facing a lot of defensive pressure.
Zhou Hang gave the ball to Kobe at the low post.
Kobe held the ball with his back and did not attack rashly.
Pierce firmly stuck Kobe's waist and prevented Kobe from turning around.
Fans at Staples Arena kept cheering Kobe.
After continuous back-to-body test steps, Kobe chose to hit Pierce.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
To be continued...