James may be one of the best players in the entire league to defend Kobe. Of course, because James is the core of the offensive, he usually does not defend Kobe.

Moreover, Kobe's difficulty is known to the whole league. Defending Kobe is a systematic task and cannot be accomplished by someone.

But to some extent, James is indeed the best candidate to defend Kobe.

The strong body has the upper hand against Kobe, his pace is not slower than Kobe, and his defensive experience is not bad - as long as he defends seriously.

But still can't defend Kobe.

If it was summer, James would indeed limit Kobe to a greater extent, but in the summer, Kobe spent a lot of money to ask Olajuwon and learned the Big Dream Footing method. Kobe's back-to-body singles became more mature.

Anyone who likes to play knows how difficult it is for an opponent with excellent back-to-body skills. One step is enough to make a headache.

If it were just the original Lakers, Kobe could be limited because the space was not large and he was easily attacked. However, with Zhou Mubai's strategy, other people dare not attack casually, so it really became a one-on-one for Kobe and James.

Kobe scored two rounds in three rounds, which was equivalent to being able to score 1.3 points in each round. This efficiency is amazing even in later generations.

In this case, the Cavaliers had to assist in defense again. Kobe's ability to support now is much stronger than when he was young, and the Lakers' space is much better than before. In addition, Zhou Mubai's connection is online, he transports ammunition to the hands of his teammates at various places. In this way, the Cavaliers' defense has actually been penetrated.

Mike Bryn praised: "The Lakers' ability to mobilize opponents is getting stronger and stronger. This is Kobe's core. Zhou Mubai from the outside forced the Cavaliers to change their defense in order to mobilize the core. Although the tactics are still triangular tactics, they are much stronger than before!"

Van Gundy nodded repeatedly and agreed: "Bryant's singles have improved again. Although thanks to the space Zhou Mubai created for him, the effect of training with Olajuwon in summer is also showing."

Mark Jackson had different ideas: "There is indeed a more obvious change in Kobe's back, but this is not the essence. The truth is actually because there is better space. Kobe's singles have always been great, but because there is no good space, the game is tight, and Zhou Mubai is the fundamental reason for all these changes.

Zhou Mubai's offense has made the Lakers more space. The Cavaliers must expand their defense circle. And have you noticed that the Lakers' average three-pointers are rising. In the past, the Lakers were stingy in shooting three-pointers, and now they are at least a dozen more per game. Although most of them are Zhou Mubai, the base corner three-pointers have at least five or six more than before. This is a major change."

Van Gundy Jr. made the technical statistics of preparations before the game. As expected, the three-point statistics have more than doubled. This is reflected in the Lakers' scoring. The Lakers' average score is about twenty more than last season!

This discovery is amazing. The three of ESPNs really understand basketball. Mark Jackson is the legendary point guard, Van Gundy Jr. has been the head coach, and Mike Bryn is an old commentator. The changes of the Lakers are clearly visible.

The three of them looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes.

This is a very amazing change. Before I knew it, three-pointers have become a weapon for the Lakers to win!

Does this mean that the importance of the three-point tactic is upgrading, does it mean that the potential of three-pointers is getting bigger and bigger, does it mean that the proportion of three-pointers will increase in future games, and does it mean that the way of playing in the future will change?

Judging from the Lakers' recent record, the answers to these questions are yes!

Since the start of the game, the Lakers have averaged nearly 20 points per game, and they basically resolved the battle in three quarters. The average number of three-point shooting and shots per game is basically more than twice that of the opponent.

The Lakers, who used to be stingy in three-pointers, have now become one of the teams with the most three-pointers in the league and can rank among the top three in the league.

In fact, it was not just the espn trio who discovered this problem, but there was actually controversy within the Lakers.

Phil Jackson's assistant coach Clemens was discussing this issue with Phil Jackson at this time.

"Phil, the team's three-point shooting has increased recently. Although it looks good, will it have some impact if it enters the playoffs?"

Phil Jackson stroked his beard and said, "Is this effect good or bad?"

Clemens said in a certain way: "It's hard to say. From the current point of view, it has indeed made the team's space bigger, but you also know that you can't win the championship by just projecting."

Another important assistant coach of Phil Jackson, Lambis, interjected: "But because of this, our team averaged nearly 20 points per game."

"Have you considered the shooting percentage after the defensive intensity increased in the playoffs? Three-pointers are unreliable. This is the league's public opinion. When we won three consecutive championships before, we were not the championships that were won by three-pointers, and not last year. This is a mature route, why should we take risks?"

This is also true. Why take the risk of taking a new path when a mature and successful route is in front of you?

Lanbis thought a little more: "I don't think this is a problem, it's not a problem of route. Zhou Mubai is a very mature point guard. He is still playing triangular offense, but because his range is longer, this performance is natural, not deliberately maintained.

It is precisely this that gives Kobe a better space and allows other people to get more opportunities to go out with their phones."

Phil Jackson nodded and stopped the argument between the two assistants: "The first half is about to end, let's go back to the locker room first, and we will discuss this issue later."

Zhou Mubai and his teammates went back to the locker room together and were eating to replenish their energy. Most of the NBA teams have good benefits. There are basically some fruits or pastries in the locker room to facilitate players to replenish their energy.

Zhou Mubai's body recovers quickly, but it is based on having enough ability to supplement it.

Phil Jackson called Zhou Mubai alone and asked Zhou Mubai about three-pointers.

Zhou Mubai smiled and said, "The ideas of both coaches make sense, but in fact it is not a problem. Space is life, and this must be implemented. The triangular tactic is also for this purpose. As for the issue of not being able to win the championship with three points, it is actually not a problem for us.

First, even though our three-point shots have increased, this shot still accounts for a very small part compared to two points, which is within a reasonable range. Second,..."

Zhou Mubai smiled: "With Kobe here, we are a team with a low-post core, and a team that can punish opponents with their backs. At that time, Gasol, Bainum and Odom are on the court, and it will be difficult for us to play such a tactic."
Chapter completed!