In the end, the SuperSonics defeated the Lakers 123-85, easily getting off to a good start in the Western Conference Finals.
Yang Jian played 35 minutes, making 18 of 23 shots, 7 of 10 three-pointers, 8 of 8 free throws, and scored 51 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 2 steals.
A total of 5 SuperSonics players scored in double figures, and Mobley, the second best performer, scored 17 points.
Kobe played 36 minutes, making 2 of 15 shots, 0 of 4 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, 8 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 6 turnovers.
This game will definitely become a stain on Kobe's career, and he was completely prevented. What's worse is that he has not had much bright spots in the playoffs, only 40 points three times, and has never made it to the finals.
Shark O'Neal made 11 of 17 shots, 9 of 19 free throws, 31 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, and his free throw percentage was only 47.4%.
Rick Fox's performance was very eye-catching. He made 5 of 8 shots, 3 of 4 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. If it weren't for him, the Lakers would have lost even more ugly.
The current point difference can also show that there is a clear gap in strength between the two sides. Unless Yang Jian is seriously injured and reimbursed, there will be no suspense in the series.
The Sonics players were very excited after the game, feeling that it would be as easy to advance to the finals this year as last year. The Eastern Conference teams are not as strong as the Western Conference, and they are about to successfully defend their title.
Yang Jian even thought so, the more he played, the better he got.
He was in great shape today, but it was a pity that he did not play in the final quarter. He believed that if he played the entire final quarter, he could easily score 60 triple-doubles, as long as he focused on rebounding.
It was very easy for him to score 9 points in a single quarter. He completely defeated the Lakers' perimeter players with a pick-and-roll attack. Neither Kobe Bryant nor Fox could guard him. Today, he had such good touch that he couldn't hit anyone.
Wrong, only one missed mid-range shot.
What makes Yang Jian more happy is that he became the first player in the NBA in the past 40 years to score at least 50 points and 10 assists in 35 minutes. This was judged by the system as a milestone data and he won the lottery opportunity.
The reward obtained from the milestone data in a single game is not very good. It is an intermediate treatment potion worth 2 points. It is very similar to the T-virus. Give the patient a shot, and many injuries will recover in a week.
He now has a total of two intermediate-level healing potions and two high-level healing potions in storage. Having these is just a precaution, and he doesn't think he will need them.
Payton is the famous iron man in the league, and Yang Jian's body is much more durable than Payton.
This season, Yang Jian has made more breakthroughs and crazy dunks, and he has already been mentally prepared to try out the therapeutic medicine. As a result, he changed directions without slowing down, and flew close to the ground for a season without any trouble, not even a minor injury.
Now he is very curious about whether his body will be injured. Of course, it would be better if it is not injured.
The Lakers held a press conference first. Kobe and O'Neal were both absent. They were in a bad mood and had nothing to say.
Zen Master Jackson accepted an interview and bluntly said that there was nothing he could do against Yang Jian today.
"I know it will be a little discouraging to say this, but we really couldn't guard against Yang in every possible way. His shooting touch was so good today, and he would score as long as he had space to shoot. I think his personal ability is better than that of all players."
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The reporter asked: "Are you talking about current service or throughout the history of the NBA?"
"In the entire history of the NBA, Yang Jian has changed the sport of basketball. Before him, no one has ever made more than 300 three-pointers in a single season. And he can switch hands and dunk at the free throw line and under his crotch,
There is currently no other person on the planet who can do this kind of thing. No one has ever perfectly combined breakout shooting like him."
Talking about the victory or defeat, Jackson said: "We will not give up. There were some problems with our offense in this game, and some players did not perform as well as they should. Next, we will try our best to attack well and cause trouble for the Sonics.
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Of course, Kobe was the one who failed to show his due strength. According to Jackson's plan, if Kobe can produce luxurious statistics, the two teams will be able to compete.
However, contrary to expectations, the Sonics' perimeter defense was much better than that of the Spurs, and Kobe struggled throughout the game. Next, what the coaching staff has to do is to find ways to create misplaced offensive opportunities for Kobe and help him bypass Yang Jian.
At the SuperSonics press conference, Yang Jian was surprisingly low-key.
He said: "We just won one game, and we cannot take the next step lightly. We must concentrate, go all out, and fight for every ball until we advance."
The reporter asked: "Do you still think the Lakers can pose a threat to the SuperSonics?"
Yang Jian nodded. "If we lose the next game, the situation will become unfavorable. It is always better to be cautious. The Lakers are not weak, they just did not play well this time."
What Yang Jian said will put more pressure on the Lakers players. If their opponents don't underestimate their opponents, it will be even harder for them to make a comeback.
As soon as the news came out, fans began to discuss Yang Jian's historical status.
"If he wins the championship again this year, Yang will have five championships just like Magic. He also has 4 MVPs and 5 FMVPs. There will be only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in front of him!"
"Yang's personal ability is indeed the best in history. He is only in the sixth season of his career, and the honors he has received are already among the top three in history."
"The SuperSonics will definitely win the championship this year. No one can stop Yang Jian. This guy is not a human, he is a god!"
Western Conference Finals G2 continues in Seattle.
Kobe played a little better this time. He knew very well that Yang Jian would be swept out in singles like last season, so he started to play pick-and-roll with his teammates.
Even if Yang Jian bypasses the screen very quickly, Kobe can also use the time difference to make a one-step pull-up jump shot from the mid-to-long distance. However, this is not Kobe's strength, it is just an area where it is easy to shoot.
If Kobe Bryant challenges Yang Jian in the low post, he won't be able to squeeze away with his strength or escape with his skills. He can only take action under severe interference. But if he shoots a mid- to long-range jumper, it is also within Yang Jian's expectation. Yang Jian is always there.
He went around the inside screen and deliberately let Kobe shoot in an inefficient area. He didn't need to be double-teamed by his teammates, he took care of it himself.
It's also a pick-and-roll offense, but Kobe's defense against Yang Jian is not effective. He only needs to give Yang Jian enough space to shoot, and Yang Jian can throw from one meter outside the three-point line.
There is no reference for Yang Jian's strength in the parallel world. He is like Stephen Curry, who has top physical fitness. Even if Curry later became a devil muscleman, his confrontation ability is not as good as him, and his speed and jumping are even worse.
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Yang Jian only needs to cooperate with Brad Miller to give the OK combination a big head start.
Jackson Jackson tried his best to strengthen the defense, such as sending the power forward to guard Miller and pick-and-roll. With one adjustment, the Sonics can continue to target O'Neal, allowing Mobley to run without the ball, and the power forward to cover him.
Whether Mobley or Lewis and Danny Ferry, who rotate at the 4th position, can catch the ball and shoot three-pointers. O'Neal will still encounter the problem of guarding the pick-and-roll. He catches the ball and shoots without switching defenders, and goes out to the inside.
Without protection, Miller could still make a cut and hit the basket.
Lewis and Stephen Jackson play the 4th position and can also hold the ball and beat O'Neal in isolation, which is an obvious mismatch opportunity.
When Yang Jian saw an opportunity, he passed the ball and he was able to score. The Lakers just held on for a while longer than they did on the field, and the point difference widened to 20 points in the final quarter.
The final score was 118-95, with the SuperSonics leading 2-0.
Yang Jian played 44 minutes, shooting 60% from the field and scoring 36 points, 4 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Six SuperSonics players scored in double figures, and the Lakers' defense was completely destroyed.
Kobe played 47 minutes, making 11 of 23 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 8 of 8 free throws, and scored 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. There is still a gap in efficiency between Yang Jian and Yang Jian.
O'Neal played 42 minutes, making 12 of 19 shots, 4 of 10 free throws, and scored 28 points, 26 rebounds and 3 blocks. His free throws were still weak, and he made 5 turnovers and 5 fouls.
This time the performance of the OK combination reached a normal level, but all the teammates were blocked.
Especially Rick Fox, who had an eye-catching performance on the court. Facing Bowen, Mobley made 0 of 5 shots and scored no points. He only had 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 turnovers.
O'Neal was passed by Yang Jian many times. After watching Yang Jian break through and dunk, he was so angry that he threw the ball on the court.
The media reported the results of the game, and the fans overwhelmingly supported the Sonics. Many people believed that the Sonics were going to establish a dynasty again and that this team was invincible.