Lakers bench.

The players were gasping for breath, with anger on their faces and a little helpless.

Maybe they didn't expect that the Rockets, who lacked super scorer, would be so difficult.

There were several opportunities, and they all felt that they were about to pull the score apart, but someone from the Rockets came forward to respond and narrowed the gap.

Go back and forth like this.

This has caused Lakers players to change their mentality.

"Guys, be serious. Whenever it comes to widening the score difference, your concentration in the game will become worse, your body will relax, and then give the Rockets the chance to chase points."

"I have to emphasize again that there are no weak teams in the playoffs. If you still underestimate the Rockets, then he will make you pay the price."

Phil said with a serious expression, reminding the players that this is the playoffs.

Everyone nodded and their expressions became serious.

Pause back.

Phil sent Odom, Mike Miller, Ariza, Kobe and Jiang Chen five small lineups.

This lineup can be the strongest lineup for the Lakers to line up a small lineup.

This also means that the Lakers have given out the team's trump card on the tactical level.

They used to be invincible in the regular season with this five-small lineup.

And because of Kobe's injury, the power of the five small lineups has declined.

Now in Kobe's second game back, Phil has lined up this lineup for the first time.

The audience immediately exclaimed and was ecstatic.

The Rockets players looked solemn. Most of the main players in their lineup are veterans over 30 years old, and the core player Yao Yau moved extremely slowly and could not play fast-paced games at all.

"Guys, don't panic, try not to be led by the Lakers' rhythm. We must work hard to fight positional battles and control the rhythm of the game."

Adelman also said with a serious expression and decided to observe and see if the players can stabilize the rhythm.

The Rockets took the lead in attacking.

Brooks held the ball on the top of the arc and passed the basketball to Yao without any hesitation.

After the Lakers changed to a small lineup, the penalty area has become the biggest weakness.

Yao Yao is a giant-level existence in the penalty area.

He singled Odom with his back, and with a light push, Odom couldn't stand it and stepped back.

In recent years, Yao Yao has been constantly gaining muscle and his ability to fight is definitely the first-class in the league. Even if he is not as good as the league's number one center Howard, he will not suffer any loss when fighting against Howard with his skills, ability to fight, and height advantages.

Unfortunately, Yao Yao did have a stronger dominance in the penalty area after gaining muscle, but because his ankle supported too much weight, he was more likely to be injured.

After Yao Yao pushed Odom away, he stood on tiptoe and completed a dunk with one hand.

The difference has reached 5 points.

Lakers offense.

After receiving the ball from the baseline, Jiang Chen quickly dribbled the ball through halftime. He used the "accelerated pass" technique just after halftime to pass the basketball to Kobe who cut into the penalty area.

Kobe took off directly after receiving the ball, completed a 360-degree turn in the air, and shot the basketball out, completing a mid-range shot.

Swish.

Hollow into the net.

There was a burst of exclamation at the scene.

The cooperation between Jiang Chen and Kobe is perfect, and it is so tacit!

The Lakers completed this offense in less than 8 seconds.

Yao had just run to the frontcourt three-point line at this time...

Rockets attack.

Brooks made a 3-pointer and made a blacksmith.

Jiang Chen rushed to the penalty area and fought for rebounds with Yao Dayao.

The audience was excited.

Finally, I saw Jiang Chen and Yao’s best game again.

Yao Yao looked resolute and jumped up and touched the basketball with his hands first.

However, Jiang Chen used the [Ziyuan Dun Plier Claw] skill and came from behind, and he pulled out the basketball from Yao's hand, then jumped again, controlling the basketball high in his hand.

Yao was shocked, and he was so fast!

Before he could be surprised, he hurriedly turned back to defend.

Because Jiang Chen, who grabbed the basketball, launched an offensive and defensive counterattack like a gust of wind.

All the Rockets quickly returned to defense, but they could not follow the Lakers' speed. Only Brooks and Battier kept up with the Lakers' counterattack speed.

After Jiang Chen dribbled through half the game, a situation of 4-for-2 was formed.

Seeing Bathir's defense hesitation, Jiang Chen stopped directly outside the three-point line and shot a three-pointer.

Swish.

Hollow into the net.

But at this time, Yao Yao had just run through half the game.

Scora was better than Yao, and ran to a position two meters away from the three-point line.

The movement speed of the two was too slow.

Dayao sighed and had to turn around and return to defense.

The next few minutes.

The Lakers' five small lineup completely beats the Rockets.

Even though the Rockets want to control the rhythm and play slow-paced offense and defense, the Lakers do not give them this opportunity, constantly speeding up, completely giving full play to the advantages of the five small lineups.

As long as you have a chance, you will push fast attacks.

Even though the Rockets gave up grabbing the frontcourt rebounds later, as long as the team completed the shooting, all the players returned to defense, it was still difficult to keep up with the Lakers' speed.

have no choice.

Adelman could only replace two inside players, Yao Yao and Scola.

Without Yao Yao, the inside line Qin Tianzhu, the Rockets' penalty area was sieve by Jiang Chen and Kobe.

The half-time game ends.

45:68.

The Lakers have established a 23-point lead.

There seems to be no suspense in the game.

"The Rockets have no power to resist in front of the five small lineups of the Lakers!"

Mike Bryn shook his head and said.

"Actually, to be honest, even if the Lakers don't play as a five-team, the Rockets won't have much chance."

Smith said.

Although this is a bit hurting the hearts of Rockets fans, it is a fact.

The strength of both sides is not at the same level at all.

Moreover, the Lakers' lineup configuration completely restrains the Rockets, which makes the Rockets seem to have no chance.

Perhaps only the sudden outbreak of role players can bring some hope to the Rockets.

......

In the Huaxia ct5 live broadcast room, the ones responsible for commenting on this game were Yang Jian and Zhang Weiping, who were well-known to fans.

"The Rockets' situation is not good!"

Yang Jian said worriedly.

"Yao Yao was suppressed so badly. After missing McGrady, the Rockets actually rely mainly on Yao Yao."

Mr. Zhang Weiping said helplessly.

"Yes! Although the role players in the regular season Rockets performed well, this is the playoffs after all, and the performance of role players is limited."
Chapter completed!