On the evening of December 12, the Suns played against the Lakers at home.

TNT Radio broadcasts all over the United States, commentator Barkley introduced the lineup of both sides and said: "The Lakers' summer reinforcement was relatively successful, and Butler was exchanged for a stronger Artest. Their No. 1 position was not as weak as last season. However, I think it is difficult for Kobe to succeed in revenge on Jason. The Suns' lineup this season is stronger."

Kenny Smith said: "Jason seems to have a magical power, and there are no rookies around him who can't play. He always has ways to help his teammates play and help them show confidence. Roy is the Suns' highest pick in the past 10 years and has performed well."

Barkley smiled and said, "Jason once said that Roy's template was Kobe. I don't know if they will match up today."

After the warm-up, players from both sides appeared, including the five Suns: Guo Xu, Bale, Roy, Marion, and Stardameier.

Looking at the lineup, you will know that D'Antoni did not plan to stabilize his defense today. He had to fight the Lakers with all his strength to attack. Both inside players who were good at defense sat on the bench.

Five Lakers: Smarsh Parker, Kobe, Artest, Odom, and Bogut.

"Death" Parker is still from the Lakers, averaging 28.6 minutes per game, scoring 10 points and 2.6 assists, shooting percentage of 43.2%, three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%, and 1.2 three-pointers per game.

Parker was valued by "Zen Master" Jackson because of his slightly better three-point ability. The Lakers' lineup needs a point guard who can be opened. Ellis mainly breaks through, and Famar still needs time to train and be familiar with the Lakers' triangular offensive routines.

Defending Guo Xu can only rely on double-teams, and three defenders will definitely not be able to defend alone. Jackson has no better choice than Parker.

Bogut won the jump ball and the game began.

Parker passed the ball in the middle of the game, Kobe dribbled the ball to the low post on the right, and Marion and Bale doubled. Kobe scored, Odom made a three-pointer in the middle of the open jump shot, and Marion scored the rebound.

The Suns' usual strategy is to double-team Kobe near the penalty area and let other Lakers players shoot. If Kobe is far away from the basket, he will defend alone, and he will defend the first time.

In the Suns position battle, Guo Xu dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. It was not that easy for the Lakers to double-team him because all Suns players have a range.

Sla Xiao came to the outside of the three-point line to provide a cover for Guo Xu. He took the ball and changed to the weak side. Only Bale was in the bottom corner. If Kobe came to assist in defense, Guo Xu would pass the ball with the opportunity.

Kobe didn't come out, and Guo Xu also had a way to make the Lakers uncomfortable. He used the ball to break through Bogut, lowered his center of gravity and brought it to the 45-degree penalty area in one breath, and then passed the ball back to the middle.

Parker couldn't sit still and watch Guo Xu break out of the big guy in a misplaced position, and he caught up from behind. Bogut didn't want him to make a layup and could only follow him. Xiao Si was empty in the middle, and the free throw line was shot in the middle, and the hollow shot was in the net. 2 to 0.

Even though Xiao Si had been resting for a season, the two of them still had a tacit understanding so that they could cooperate with each other with their eyes closed, knowing what the other party’s next choice was.

Guo Xu suddenly attracted a big man to replace the defense in the penalty area. Xiao Si stood in the middle and waited for the opportunity. It was passed that even if it was not an open position, he had a height advantage in the opponent's defender jump shot. He was 190cm tall and could not interfere with Xiao Si's jump shot, and he could not even block the eye.

The Lakers' offense was similar to what they were just now. Kobe was double-teamed at a low post and passed the ball out. Odom received the ball in the face frame and did not shoot, and Marion rushed out very quickly.

Odom passed the ball to Parker, who passed Artest again, and Artest passed the ball to Bogut, who was on the left low post.

This routine is good. Bogut has a height and weight advantage in single-handed fight against Xiao Si. He leaned back twice and turned to the middle and hooked his hand to hit. 2 to 2.

When the Suns attacked, Guo Xu dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and extended two fingers to his teammates to call the secret code. Xiao Si did not pull to the outside line and gave Roy an unball cover on the left.

Artest is a strong small forward, not afraid of confrontation, he will use his close body to disrupt the opponent's offensive rhythm. If he has any weaknesses, it is because of his weight and his speed is not very fast.

Roy received the pass and did not stop, and immediately changed his desire to break through the inside line. Artest bypassed Sir and ran along the three-point line. Roy's choice completely got rid of him, accelerated with the trend and passed Bogut, who was not active in changing defense, entered the penalty area and dunked one-handed dunk before Odom made up for defense. 4-2.

This wonderful dunk ignited the home atmosphere, and the audience applauded warmly.

Roy is now very good at fighting power, and he always has a way to send the ball into the basket, and his efficiency is not low. This year, his physical test data is not bad, but he has not reached the top level.

The bad thing about his playing style is that he cannot assist Guo Xu. Fortunately, Guo Xu doesn't care about the data this season and doesn't want to brush it, so it doesn't matter.

When the Lakers attacked, Kobe did not go to the low post to catch the ball and make a single shot, but instead took the ball from the right side to catch the ball with three threats. Facing Bale's move sideways, he stopped and jumped. He knew that he would be double-teamed when he went to the low post. Last season, the Suns defended him like this, and shot one step inside the three-point line. The Suns were just single-defense.

Kobe, who had adjusted his playing style, took action before Marion assisted in defense. Bale did not shake and reached out to interfere, and the ball bounced out of the box.

Two-pointers from a distance are not Kobe's strengths, but they have always been the most powerful technique he takes on. No one knows why he likes big two-pointers so much. Perhaps it is because he has trained with McGrady, and this kind of shooting is most likely to be described as picturesque by fans.

This season, Kobe averaged 7.3 long-distance two-point shooting per game, with a shooting percentage of only 42.6%. This data is already a new high in his career, but it is far from stable. When he was in a draw, he could hit more than 50% at this distance. Under normal circumstances, he would shoot continuously, and sometimes he didn't even have a 30% shooting percentage.

Sir Xiao grabbed the rebound and passed it, Guo Xu pushed the ball at full speed, and reached the three-point line in 3 seconds. Parker dared not press and was afraid of being passed. Kobe was attracted to the right bottom corner by Bale and could not defend.

Isn’t this the strength of single defense? I clearly look down on me.

Guo Xu observed the opponent's position during the half-time and thought about his playing style. He paused slightly at the right position, held the ball in his left hand and changed direction to the right, forcibly breaking through to the three-point line.

Parker and defense are useless, they can only defend Guo Xu from making a layup, but they cannot prevent him from passing the ball.

Guo Xu saw the opportunity and passed it to Marion, who followed up from a close distance. The "hacker"'s injury was completely healed, and he led Odom by half a position in the race. He took the ball and started to score in the basketball. 6 to 2.

Odom jumped half a beat on the side, but in fact it was just a slight disturbance. When Marion played the power forward, all the big guys would feel uncomfortable against him.

The Lakers attacked, Kobe gave Odom a score, and he played Marion single with the ball and wanted to pay one.

Odom held the ball in the middle and then broke through and relied on his physical advantage to force a layup. Marion did not jump up from the side, raising his hands to signal the referee to interfere with the situation of "I didn't foul."

Odom missed the basket during the battle, and his right leg fell to the ground without finding a balance. He staggered for a moment and gave up returning to defense.

Bale picked up the rebound and passed it to Guo Xu. After receiving the ball, Guo Xu did not wait for his teammate to quickly take him to the frontcourt. He shot a three-pointer one meter outside the three-point line on the left. He avoided Parker's block by rhythm, and the ball went 9 to 2 again.

Home fans applauded and cheered, and Lakers retired veteran Rick Fox, who was sitting in the front row, was no exception.

The live cameraman did not pay attention to Fox and gave the Lakers a close-up shot of the backcourt. Odom limped to the sidelines while walking in the penalty area, and was injured.
Chapter completed!