Just as Jeff Van Gundy expected, the Han team lined up all starters in the last quarter of the game.

This is the time to prepare for a decisive battle with the Knicks!

Although the Knicks' starters recovered a lot of points in the third quarter, facing Kobe and the others who had rested for a whole quarter, the Knicks really seemed to be unable to do what they wanted.

Kobe began to burst out with huge energy in the fourth quarter. No matter whether it was Alan Houston or John Starks taking turns to defend Kobe, they still allowed Kobe to get it calmly.

Kobe, who has explosive all-around attributes, can not only improve the fadeaway jumper, but also show it vividly in pull-up jumpers and split-back dunks.

However, Kobe's most common weapon is the pull-up jumper. So far, Kobe has made 17 of 23 pull-up jumpers, and his hit rate is still relatively high.

Alan Houston was also very depressed in this game. He was originally planning to show off his skills in the New York Derby, but who knew that a pervert came from the Han Chinese team and completely wiped out his chance to perform.

Although he was not convinced later and beat up Kobe's substitutes, but what's the use? In this game, I was destined to be the background for Kobe. Who made my performance today very bad!

The reason why I came to New York from Detroit was not because of the prosperity of New York. After turning my back on the Pistons fans, I can only focus on playing for the Knicks.

Until now, when he goes to play at the Palace of Auburn Hills, he will still be booed wildly by the fans. If he really can't play in New York, then he will be laughed to death by the fans in Detroit!

So there is no other way. Since ancient times, the road to Huashan must be based in New York no matter what!

But……

here we go again!

Alan Houston really wants to take a rest at this moment. It's so uncomfortable on the court. Why doesn't Jeff Van Gundy just take a rest himself?

Kobe once again received a pass from Nash.

Still the same as the previous times, Kobe didn't make any adjustments at all. Even Chris Childs was ready to double-team, and he could directly face him and shoot a pull-up jumper!

With a snap, Kobe hit a mid-range shot from a distance!

"This is Kobe's 45 points in this game!"

"This is also the second time Kobe has scored 40+ points. The last time was in the away game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe scored 50+ points in that game. There is still time, and Kobe can still complete this feat again!

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"I have to say that the Knicks' tactics really didn't work. No matter Alan Houston's single defense or double-teaming, they couldn't stop Kobe from scoring. I'm afraid this New York Derby will end with the Knicks losing..."

Jeff Van Gundy has no other choice at this moment. He has already done what he needs to do, including guarding Kobe Bryant with both sides and hitting Kobe's body. He can't use "cut Kobe"!

Kobe's current free throw shooting percentage is 87.8%. Try cutting it down...

It can be said that Kobe successfully brought the game into garbage time by relying on his own efforts!

The game in front of him was "taken away" by Kobe, and Alan Houston felt very angry.

It's okay if Kobe takes away the data, but it's not so easy to take away the victory.

How could Alan Houston, who had a stronger personality, let Kobe take away the victory so easily?

In the past, it was said that so-and-so team can win, so-and-so must die, etc., but now it is probably the other way around, and there is not much time left. The 40+ scoring data makes Alan Houston full of despair, but he is only behind the Han Chinese team.

Eight points also gave the Knicks the confidence to come back.

It only takes 3 three-pointers to achieve a lead, which is certainly something the Knicks can do.

"Alan, this way!"

Patrick Ewing pulled out for a pick-and-roll. He blocked Kobe's path to defend Alan Houston. Alan Houston was already in the open space. He took the time to shoot and hit a three-pointer!

At this time, every fan in the Madison Garden Arena was extremely nervous, fearing that the Knicks would miss the ball.

Fortunately, Alan Houston himself did not give up and was still able to hit this crucial three-pointer!

At this time, the Knicks were only 5 points behind the Han Chinese!

"Keep going, keep going!" Jeff Van Gundy breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the three-pointer scored and shouted loudly.

It seems that the game is not over yet and the Knicks still have hope of making a comeback.

Kobe and Nash, who were already very dissatisfied with Jeff Van Gundy, immediately became angry when they heard him chattering on the sidelines.

If they weren't playing, Kobe and Nash would definitely give Jeff Van Gundy a good education.

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At this time, Paul Westphal decisively called a timeout.

The Knicks cannot be allowed to express this tone, otherwise the team will be very passive, so it is still necessary to make the game intermittent.

"Alonzo, if Patrick Ewing continues to come out for the pick-and-roll, then you have to defend the running player in the opposite direction." Paul Westphal formulated the pick-and-roll tactic for Mourning in detail.

If Patrick Ewing is pulled out to act as a wall, then Mourning will not be of much use in the penalty area. Simply let Mourning come out directly to defend the player who shot the last shot, so as to be effective.

Kobe will definitely be blocked by Patrick Ewing. At this time, Mourning only needs to guard Alan Houston. He is the only attacker on the outside. Chris Childs is not even as good as Nash in terms of scoring ability.

There is no need for Mourning to defend at all.

"In addition, Kobe, you continue to stick to your own style of play, and Nash, your passes must be fast and try to win the game as soon as possible." Paul Westphal turned around and gave instructions to Kobe and Nash.

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Players from both sides returned to the court.

It's already the deciding game, and I believe both teams will fight with all their might!

Nash continued his "back pass" stunt and quickly passed the ball to Kobe. After returning, Kobe's first attack was easily completed.

The score is still 7 points behind the Knicks!

"Alan, attack Kobe, consume the opponent, body to body!"

Jeff Van Gundy on the sidelines kept yelling anxiously. Did he really want to eat a fat man in one bite?

Doesn't he know that yelling like this can easily anger Kobe?

Alan Houston didn't listen to Jeff Van Gundy's order at this moment. Without him, he has already committed 4 fouls. If he touches Kobe again, what if he is fouled by the referee? He will be ejected directly.

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At this moment, Alan Houston glanced at Jeff Van Gundy and thought to himself: You bad guy, just like when I was sent off and John Starks was allowed to play more, I knew, hum, I wouldn't...

Kobe Bryant's defense is so good, he is still very afraid of him.

If it was really easy to cum in front of Kobe, I would have cum a long time ago and I would wait until now.

If he rushes inside to score like he did in the second quarter, he will definitely be chased by Kobe from behind.

Speaking of which, a rookie who has only played more than 20 regular season games has lost at least 3 games today, and even Alan Houston was confused.

If he shoots directly in front of Kobe, he can't guarantee the hit rate. It's not like he hasn't tried it before. How can he achieve a hit rate of 1 out of 3?

Now I'm afraid he can only rely on Patrick Ewing to provide him with a wall.

Alan Houston stopped outside the three-point line, waiting for Patrick Ewing to come out and set him a pick-and-roll.

Sure enough, Patrick Ewing came out to build a wall for him again, and Kobe was once again blocked.
Chapter completed!