Kurt Thomas found the right moment and completed the double-team defense on Shaquille O'Neal in time.

Facing the double-team of the two, Shaquille O'Neal felt particularly uncomfortable.

Mutombo himself is a very defensive center player.

Although he is a little older, his strength is still online.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be hailed by fans as the veteran among the Knicks' four big men.

And Kurt Thomas himself is also an outstanding blue-collar player.

He is also excellent in defensive ability.

When Karl Malone is not on the court, having Mutombo and Kurt Thomas double-team to defend Shaquille O'Neal can definitely weaken the Lakers' internal firepower by at least 70%!

One person can't guard Shaquille O'Neal.

Those two insider stars can do it, right?!

As for another inside player on the Lakers?!

Judging from the strength of the Knicks' interior players, you really don't need to worry too much.

Seeing that Shaquille O'Neal had no chance to complete the offense, he no longer hesitated and threw the basketball in his hand toward the three-point line.

When Kobe saw this, he hurriedly stretched out his hand to catch the basketball.

However, Mo Williams reacted faster.

Before Kobe could catch the basketball, he rushed over and reached out to grab the basketball.

Then, throw the basketball toward the front court.

Not far away, Jose Calderon and Kyle Korver have started a fast break.

Jose Calderon received a pass from Mo Williams.

Then quickly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

However, Kobe reacted quickly and immediately caught up to defend.

Without any hesitation, Jose Calderon swung the basketball in his hand toward the right baseline beyond the three-point line.

Kyle Korver, who had already reached his position, didn't make any stops.

Shoot right from the start.

"Whoa!"

An open three-pointer!

The Knicks take the first three points!

Watching the basketball hit the floor, Kobe suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.

He can clearly feel that today's Knicks team seems to be different.

Turning heads, the Lakers attack.

After Shaquille O'Neal's offense failed last time, Kobe decided to attack on his own this time.

Dribbling slowly to a position at a 45-degree angle outside the three-point line on the right side, he began to observe the situation on the court.

Then, he directly faced Jose Calderon's defense and came to the low post to start playing from behind.

For Kobe, this is one of his most stable offensive methods currently.

Of course, the most important thing is that attacking with your back to the basket is more labor-saving.

The finals against the Knicks will undoubtedly be very difficult.

Therefore, the more energy you can save as much as possible, the better you can gain a certain advantage in the final stage of the game.

Therefore, Kobe did not hesitate to choose the back-to-the-basket attack method.

Once, twice.

After pushing Jose Calderon away a little distance, he shot the basketball in front of him with his right hand.

Then the basketball hit the floor and bounced up.

After that, Kobe shook his shoulders and did not touch the basketball with his hands, but just let the basketball fall freely.

Then, he suddenly turned to the right.

Taking advantage of the situation, he caught the basketball with both hands.

Quick takeoff, fadeaway jump shot.

But just as Kobe finished his back jump, another figure appeared in front of him!

Mo Williams!

Together with Jose Calderon, he double-teamed Kobe Bryant!

"Clang!"

Due to the interference of two people, Kobe failed to score this goal.

Even the fadeaway jump shot is rarely interfered by the opponent.

However, the double-team defense between the two still caused some trouble for Kobe.

Mutombo faced Shaquille O'Neal under the basket and successfully grabbed the rebound.

Then he threw the basketball towards the front court again.

After Kyle Korver received Mutombo's pass, he dribbled the ball directly to the three-point line in the frontcourt.

Face the basket directly and jump to shoot.

"Whoa!"

Another scoring three-pointer!

The Knicks scored 3 points again!

The score became 6-0!

At the beginning, the Knicks gained a big advantage!

Barkley and Smith on the sidelines were both shining brightly.

"Smith, the Knicks seem to be playing very well today! Although Allen Iverson and Dayao did not play, the score is leading! It's really unexpected!" Barkley looked at him.

Smith said softly next to him.

After hearing Barkley's voice, Smith turned to look at him.

Then responded: "Yes!"

"Today the Knicks' defense against the Lakers was quite targeted! Whether it was Shaquille O'Neal or Kobe Bryant."

"As long as one of them attacks, the Knicks will send two players to double-team defense!"

"This is really not looking down on other Lakers players!"

"However, this defensive method really works!"

After Barkley heard Smith's words, he couldn't help laughing strangely and said: "Hahaha! If it were me, I would do the same! The Lakers' F4 combination is indeed strong. But the level of other players is indeed somewhat inferior.

It’s so satisfying!”

The meaning behind Barkley's words made many fans watching the game laugh.

It is not that easy to form an f4 combination.

The Lakers were able to do this at the expense of the lineup thickness in other positions.

In other words, apart from these four stars, the other players on the Lakers are indeed not that strong.

The meaning of Barkley's words just now was to say that except for these four stars, everyone else on the Lakers team is no longer good.

Seeing the Knicks players taking advantage on the court, many Knicks fans have regained a lot of confidence.

However, what is more worrying is whether the Knicks' current performance will be just a flash in the pan.

But Phil Jackson on the sidelines seemed to see something.

He was pacing back and forth in front of the Lakers bench with a heavy look on his face.

Suddenly, he raised his head and turned to look at Han Ning.

The look of gnashing of teeth made Han Ning understand that this little old man really understood his tactical purpose.

I have to say that as a famous NBA coach, this reaction speed is indeed very fast.

but.

Judging from that expression, Han Ning also understood that the tactics he deployed this time were right.

The lifeblood of the Lakers was captured by him!

Otherwise, Phil Jackson would never look like this.

Hehe, I just like this look that makes you hate but can do nothing about it.

Han Ning, who had been tortured in the previous three games, finally returned this feeling to Phil Jackson again.

And Phil Jackson was also cursing secretly in his heart at this time.
Chapter completed!