Chapter 65
Deadly fate
In the opening game of the 2009-10 season, no one expected it to be so fierce.
First of all, it must have something to do with the Lakers' uneven lineup. Gasol's absence has greatly weakened the Lakers' integrity.
The Lakers had no one to effectively match up with Randolph on both offense and defense, forcing Artest to be out of position to defend Randolph, which gave Thornton a chance.
In addition to the key pass just now, Thornton also scored 11 points by stealing chickens. Four Clippers scored in double figures.
The most critical figures on the Clippers' side are Randolph and Curry. Randolph has scored 24 points, the highest score on the team.
Although he played a bit alone in the game, scoring goals may be the most important thing. When the Clippers have no other stable scoring points, Randolph's low-post offense is the foundation for the whole team to withstand.
Curry's two three-pointers at the last moment made the game suspenseful.
On the Clippers' bench, Dunleavy first praised Curry's three-pointer, "It was a beautiful shot and a very good job!"
But then he criticized: "But your first three-point shot was a little hasty. It was a good shot. If it was not, we may have to deal with it this time."
Curry nodded, but he was still secretly happy. If he had the opportunity in the future, he would still have to shoot the sudden attack three-pointer. That was his style of play.
Gordon used Curry's cross screen to slip to the baseline and used Randolph's blocker to get rid of Artest.
Kobe's idea is very simple: "That kid Curry just forced a shot, and I have to make one too..."
Dunleavy arranged a tactic in which Randolph supported the pick-and-roll from a high position. Davis received the ball and Curry acted as an ambush to open up space in the bottom corner.
Min Congda shouted in his heart not to score, but the ball hit the center of the basket with a "swish" sound, and Gordon hit a three-pointer!
Just when Min Congda designed various reasonable tactical options for Kobe, Kobe faced Gordon and actually chose a strong three-point shot from the top of the arc!
Serving from the sideline, Kaman gave the ball to Davis. It was not Kobe who defended Davis, but Fisher, the veteran.
As a result, Odom did not pass the ball to Kobe, but passed the ball to Fisher on the far end!
Fisher caught the ball, shot away Thornton with a fake shot, and rushed into the basket to face Randolph's throw!
At this time, Min Congda felt anxious and thought: "What tactics will the Lakers use in the end? Using Kobe to attract double-teams and then playing inside would be the safest choice. The Clippers' defensive flanks have big holes on the bottom.
Artest or Odom are good at setting up ambush, and Kobe is also a very good choice to attract the defense in the high post, pass the ball to the inside, and catch the ball and rush to the basket."
At this time, the game end light comes on and the game is over!
The score was fixed at 89:88.
The Clippers overtook the lead at the last minute! 89:88, the Clippers reversed the game, leaving only the last 7 seconds for the Lakers.
"Even if they don't score, with Bynum's high point, the Lakers will have a second chance to attack."
This is an affirmation of Curry and also puts tremendous pressure on Curry.
Yes, Stern is right, the Lakers have Kobe and there are 7 seconds left, maybe there will be a buzzer beater!
Min Congda stood up and sat back in his seat dejectedly, sighing deep in his heart, Lakers, Lakers, why are they so unsatisfactory?
Stern saw Min Congda's slack look and said, "Smart, the game is not over yet. The Lakers have Kobe, so you have to be careful."
After repeated pauses and psychological games, the game ushered in the final decisive moment.
Curry used two three-pointers to finally win the opportunity to face off against Kobe in this game.
"Can you still shoot three-pointers? Can you still shoot?" Kobe did not forget to attack Curry mentally.
The winning goal!
The ball made a circle on the basket, but fell out of the basket and was grabbed by Chris Kaman for the backboard!
Kaman threw the ball forward before the opponent fouled. Curry received the ball and dribbled like a monkey to avoid Kobe's foul.
Just as Min Congda was thinking about this, Dunleavy replaced Curry with Gordon for this crucial defense.
The Clippers actually narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by 1 point on the road and won their first victory of the new season. Curry threw the ball high into the air!
The few Clippers fans in the arena cheered for joy, and the players were as happy as if they were celebrating Christmas!
They hugged each other and enjoyed the unexpected victory and the rare status of winners in Los Angeles.
The timeout ended quickly, and Dunleavy replaced Curry on the field again. It was obvious that Dunleavy wanted to use Curry's three-point threat to open up the Lakers' defensive formation.
The ball was sent to Davis, the Clippers' key attack.
Kobe will always give the fans some suspense, and he may not give the best result until the last moment. Of course, it may also be GG.
Min Congda has already arranged tactics for the Lakers. As long as Thornton is still on the court, the Clippers' wing defense will always be a problem.
Baron Davis held the ball through halftime and then called a timeout. There were only 26 seconds left in the game.
Anyway, Manager Smart will support him.
"This is just the first game of the season. The Lakers' lineup is still incomplete, and there is still a long way to go... Manager Smart can still keep his composure."
It was Odom who still served the ball from the sideline, and the Clippers strictly defended Kobe and double-teamed him.
Curry replaced Thornton, so Gordon continued to stay on the court. The Clippers played a three-guard combination to open up the space on the court.
"Who missed the three-pointer?" Curry also got angry and responded directly.
Ada was so happy that she almost jumped up, but when she saw Manager Smart sitting motionless in his seat, she immediately stopped smiling.
Who is Kobe watching?
He's watching Curry!
If the Clippers score, they have a chance to equalize or even overtake!
Staples fans are in a very calm mood. After all, this kind of drama has happened too many times here and everyone is used to it.
Min Congda smiled and said that he understood something today. If he loses tonight, Kobe's name will be written down in his notebook.
Curry began to run away, using flexible steps and screens to get rid of Kobe's defense.
"Kobe can take advantage of this weakness to break through and attack by himself, or as he just thought, distribute the ball to the inside. If there is a chance on the bottom line, Artest is already ready to cut into the basket. Kobe... digs!
!Why did you just throw a three-pointer!!!"
When Kobe was young, he started out as a defensive player. Now that he is older, his legs and feet are not as good as they used to be.
Min Congda cheered up again. At this time, the two sides entered the final game, with continuous pauses, one for you and one for me.
Curry's running range was huge, making it difficult for Kobe to keep up.
On the Lakers bench, Phil Jackson did not ask Kobe why he forced the shot instead of using a tactic. He understood Kobe and Kobe must have had his own ideas when doing so, and Jackson was willing to let the players play according to their own ideas.
"But Deng will probably replace Curry and let Gordon play? That's not bad, but there is a problem with Gordon playing defense."
Min Congda still couldn't understand Kobe's choice. He turned sideways and asked Stern, "Why didn't Kobe pass the ball just now?"
Curry ran all over the frontcourt, knocking out all the Lakers players, and Kobe was still following him with great joy.
"Oops, why are you staring at Curry? Curry is just ambushing, run away... it's over!"
The arc of the ball was somewhat flat as soon as it was released, and it hit the front of the basket. The rebound was grabbed by Kaman, and the Clippers had a chance to equalize the score!
Min Congda sat in the audience with his mouth wide open, filled with confusion. Why didn't Kobe Bryant break through or pass the ball to his teammates?
What does it mean to pull up directly from the top of the arc? If you don't want to break through, you can pass the ball, or cooperate, wouldn't it be more comfortable to catch the ball and then shoot?
It was impossible for Kobe to let Curry take a step away like Fisher did. He stared at Curry from the bottom corner.
Stern looked at Min Congda with a surprised expression and said: "Pass? Then he is not Kobe. You don't know him well enough."
Davis and Curry lack sufficient defensive coverage and pressure. Dunleavy will definitely arrange for them to keep an eye on Kobe. Even Randolph on the inside may step in to assist. Kaman is the only real guardian of the three-second zone.
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"Very good, Gordon replaced Curry. Although Gordon has better defensive ability than Curry, he has a problem, that is, fouls! This kid has five fouls on his back, and he will definitely not dare to take action easily. When the foul count is up, he will foul again.
Gordon will definitely be careful when sending his opponent to the free throw line."
The Lakers' timeout also ended. Odom sent a sideline ball and the ball was given to Kobe. Kobe held the ball at the top of the key and faced Gordon who was guarding him.
Then he received a pass from Davis who was pretending to break through at a 45-degree angle on the right side. He made a slight adjustment after receiving the ball and shot a three-pointer!
"Don't come in, don't come in, don't come in!"
In the last minute, it had to be delayed for 15 minutes to end. Min Congda was restless, and those who didn't know thought he had gambled.
But she didn't know that beneath Min Congda's calm appearance, there was a turbulent heart.
"Bald No. 2, you and I are inseparable. If I have the chance, I will destroy you. I will definitely destroy you."
"It doesn't matter if the defense can't stop you, but you still can't make the final shot? Have you blocked a shot for your head coach or given birth to a baby? Can you stay on the court forever?"
"Calm down, calm down, I have to go to the press conference, calm down...smile, smile...wuwuwu..."
Chapter completed!