"The Dallas Mavericks have nothing to do with Jack Fan's offensive ability. Andrew Bynum has certain advantages on the offensive end whether facing Haywood or Tyson Chandler. Now, it depends on the defensive end. If the two new-generation core
If they can withstand the Mavericks, the Lakers' disadvantage will be reversed in one fell swoop, and the depth of the Lakers' lineup will surpass that of Dallas."
Kenny Smith is on TV making predictions.
Charles Barkley nodded in agreement.
At the same time, the court changed sides and the battle began again.
Everyone stared at the screen with their eyes wide open.
Fan Xi retreated to the top of the three-point arc, stopped, and then shouted: Win this defense.
Instruct the players to spread out and occupy favorable defensive positions.
The Lakers players took action immediately with a silent attitude, and their defensive enthusiasm increased overall.
This is something the Lakers have not had before.
Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle was standing on the sidelines. For a moment, he was in a trance: Is this the Lakers' rotation lineup or the main lineup?
Mavericks players also felt the Lakers' suddenly improved defense.
Fanshie formed a strong response with the defensive hero Matt Barnes on the wing at the top of the arc. Barea, who had been like an elf before, could not penetrate at all, and the wandering Marion was also restrained by Dunleavy.
Bynum and Haywood were fighting hand to hand in the penalty area.
Although it was difficult for Lamar Odom, he gritted his teeth and dealt with Nowitzki like he was dealing with Khloe Kardashian in bed.
The Lakers used all their strength.
The Mavericks' originally smooth offense was as if someone had thrown a big ball of brown sugar into it and it was stuck.
He had no choice but to hand the basketball to Nowitzki and let Nowitzki play alone.
Nowitzki used his skills to shake Odom away, but just as he was taking off, Fan Xi suddenly galloped away from the left. He soared in the air, stretched out his right arm and slapped King Nowitzki hard.
He was greatly disturbed at the moment of his release. In order to avoid the block, he pressed down his wrist and raised the arc of his release.
The basketball was not blocked by Fan Xi.
But... "Backboard!!"
Fan Xi shouted...Bang!
Bynum forced Haywood away, locked the position, judged the landing point, relaxed his arms, and protected the backcourt rebound.
Then, he immediately found Fan Xi and passed the message on.
This time, the Lakers' defense was simply perfect.
Full of youthful passion.
The Mavericks' willpower is covered.
Kenny Smith sincerely lamented on TV: "If the Lakers didn't have Jack Fan, they wouldn't be able to win three consecutive championships."
Charles Barkley also agrees with this.
The appearance of Fan Xi was like an electric eel being thrown into the aging Lakers sardine box, and his vitality was released.
Phil Jackson touched his beard.
Fan Xi is growing faster than he planned.
At the same time, Fan Xi took the ball to the frontcourt, and he played very steadily.
Methodically sorting out the offense, and then playing a high pick-and-roll with Lamar Odom, Fanshie entered the paint area. He pretended to pass the ball to Bynum, attracting the Mavericks' defense to shrink, and then passed the ball to Ba, who was running back from the baseline.
Barnes, Barnes caught the basketball and made an empty blue.
The Mavericks' defense fell into a passive position.
Beep!
Dallas requested a timeout.
Fan Xi returned to the field and beat them to a small climax. They were in the lead at first, but now they are behind.
Rick Carlisle said extremely seriously on the bench: "We have to limit them, otherwise, this will be the turning point of the series."
For a team dominated by veterans, there is no need for the head coach to clap his hands and say impassioned words to stimulate blood. He only needs to point out the seriousness of the problem, and they will make profound adjustments themselves.
Rick Carlisle made a substitution.
Replace with Jason Kidd and replace with Tyson Chandler.
Before taking the field, he once again told the players: This is a life-or-death moment, so please fight with all your strength.
The counterpart is the Lakers.
The atmosphere on the Lakers side was far less solemn than on the Mavericks bench. Andrew Bynum hummed all the way back to the bench and said eloquently: "A new era for the Lakers has arrived, and the Mavericks we beat were breathless.
"
"With Jack and me, we are the God of Heaven."
Bynum boasted heartily.
No one knows whether he did it intentionally or not. Anyway, the person he stimulated was Kobe.
Kobe admitted that there was a gap between his state and his peak period, and he was willing to gradually give up the ball, but no one could take what he didn't give him.
He regarded Bynum's remarks as a provocation and gave Bynum a cold look.
Bynum trembled at first, feeling very guilty, but then he raised his head as if he had found a source of strength. He confidently said: "We are the OK group in the new era."
Andrew Bynum's words set Kobe on fire.
Fan Xi pushed him and reminded him not to go too far.
Phil Jackson also took a cautious look at Kobe, who looked livid.
He decided not to let Kobe go up for the time being to prevent the two from fighting on the court.
This is a neutralizing move.
But it had no neutralizing effect.
When Kobe didn't hear the news about playing, his arrogant self-esteem made him even more angry.
Fan Xi witnessed all this happening.
He realized that the interpersonal relationships and power struggles within the team were really too sensitive and fragile.
Andrew Bynum is always causing trouble, can't he just shut up? Does he have to set a target for himself?
Before, he didn't deal with himself. Now, he points the finger at Kobe.
Kobe was completely different from himself. Kobe didn't rub sand in his eyes.
well!
A sigh.
Beep!
The whistle blows and the game continues.
Phil Jackson went to Kobe after the Lakers players came on the court. He said to Kobe: "Bynum is going too far. I want him to suffer a little. The Mavericks must have adjusted their lineup."
He was comforting Kobe.
But Kobe was hesitant, as the Zen master said the same thing before.
When he looked at the court, the Mavericks had replaced all the main players. The lineup was neat and strong.
Kobe breathed a sigh of relief, let that guy who doesn't know the heights of the world suffer.
At the same time, Jason Kidd dribbled the ball into the frontcourt.
The Mavericks came with a desperate spirit, and the players ran resolutely and resolutely.
However, when Jason Kidd reached the top of the arc and before he could stop, Fan Xi pounced on him like a wolf, and Fan Xi did not give Kidd a chance to breathe.
Poor old Kidd, he has never been forced like this in his life. He was the number one point guard in the league back then.
Fan Xi's unexpected and aggressive defense forced him to turn his back. Shawn Marion quickly came out to respond, but just when Jason Kidd was about to pass the basketball to Marion, Fan Xi suddenly flew forward and flew out.
Robbery for basketball.
Jason Kidd turned his body and passed the basketball to Stevenson on the other side. Who knew that as soon as he passed the ball, Matt Barnes flew up like a mad dog... Bang!
The basketball was interrupted.
Fanxi changed direction and ran towards the frontcourt. Barnes threw the basketball over. Fanxi grabbed the basketball and went straight into the penalty area. He soared gorgeously in the paint area and drew a beautiful arc in the air... Boom
!
Clasp your hands heavily.
The Mavericks' penalty area suffered another heavy blow.
Fanci hurt Dallas in an unexpected way and continued to expand the Lakers' lead.
"It seems...the Lakers are stronger without Kobe and Gasol??"
Kenny Smith let out a strange sigh.
Since 2004, the Lakers and Kobe Bryant have been deeply integrated. Would the Lakers without Kobe still be called the Lakers?
But now.
The audience in front of the TV also had this idea.
Magic Johnson frowned and complained to Jeanie Buss: "What is Phil Jackson doing? Why isn't he playing Kobe?"
At this moment, in another room in the club, Jim Bass was also complaining: "How could Kenny Smith say such a thing?"
No matter how Jim Buss and Jeanne Buss fight, Kobe is the unshakable flag in their hearts.
The game continues.
Phil Jackson made no personnel changes.
The Mavericks launched a fierce attack.
However, the Lakers showed unexpected tenacity. Their defense was extremely tenacious. From position 1 to position 5, it can be described as the use of all three armies.
Therefore, the Mavericks' main players moved in full force, and instead of narrowing the score, they expanded it.
Fanci and Bynum have found a real tacit understanding. Although their cooperation is not as dominant as O'Neal and Kobe, it is enough to deal with Dallas, not to mention they have three good helpers beside them.
The third quarter is over.
81:77.
The Lakers went ahead by 4 points.
Pause and go back.
Andrew Bynum was particularly proud. He proudly boasted on the bench: "I have been in the Lakers for so many years, and today I found the real me."
He played 6 minutes in the third quarter and scored 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
The efficiency is astonishingly high.
It can be said that he controlled the paint area.
Fan Xi scored 5 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steal in these 6 minutes, which is extremely comprehensive.
Their magical performance embarrassed Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant at the same time.
Kobe Bryant now faces a very cruel question: Do I still want to play? In what capacity?
Phil Jackson is also facing the same problem: how to let Kobe legitimately play as a leader.
At this moment, Andrew Bynum suddenly shouted to Phil Jackson: "Boss, I think our lineup has performed so well, so we should be allowed to keep playing. Maybe it only takes less than half a quarter of the game."
What about the Mavericks hitting garbage time?"
Forehead….
This is so crazy.
Phil Jackson was about to remind Bynum not to be too proud.
Kobe was already speaking next to him: "Andrew, I don't believe you can beat the Mavericks into garbage time in half a quarter."
Bynum raised his eyebrows: "Kobe, I am not the same person now. Jack and I are very close. We can defeat any opponent. Just like in the offseason, if we are together, we will sweep Hollywood."
hehe.
Kobe sneered.
He slowly put on his coat.
This time, Phil Jackson knew what to do.
The young man is arrogant and domineering, so let him suffer a little.
Therefore, the Lakers simply did not change the lineup.
Normally, at the beginning of the fourth quarter, both sides will change their rotations.
But since Little Shark is so confident, let him back it up. At worst, Kobe will be asked to correct the chaos later.
Beep!
The whistle blows and the game continues.
The Lakers did not change their lineup.
Dallas made a change, and Nowitzki, who played all three quarters, returned to the bench.
Jason Kidd's position was also replaced by Jason Terry.
At this time it's Tyson Chandler, Shawn Marion and Stojakovic, plus Stevenson.
This is a fast offensive lineup that favors running and bombing.
When Rick Carlisle saw that the Lakers' lineup had not changed at all, he had a bad feeling at the time.
Five seconds later.
Fan Xi hit a 3-pointer.
Fan Xi quickly reached the frontcourt with the ball. Before Jason Terry could react, he subconsciously shrank inward, waiting for Fan Xi's breakthrough. Fan Xi shot his second shot of the game directly one meter outside the three-point line.
A three-pointer.
Whoosh!
hit.
The point difference widened to 7 points.
The Mavericks didn't expect it and were beaten at the beginning.
Mark Cuban, who was behind the bench, just sat down and quickly stood up again. He cheered the players. He is a good boss.
However, looking back, Jason Terry singled out Fanci.
He was known as the Jets when he was young, but now he can't jump at all. He was the boss of the Eagles for a short time, but now he just took off and shot... Bang!
Fan Xi flew above his head and slapped the basketball down.
Basketball captured by Matt Barnes.
Fan Xi grabbed the basketball and passed a long ball to the frontcourt. Dunleavy grabbed the basketball, took off and shot, all in one go.
Whoosh!
Another three-pointer.
Opening 13 seconds.
The Lakers' lead expanded to double digits.
Rick Carlisle was stunned.
He quickly reminded the players to stabilize their rhythm and not to attack recklessly.
But they have a small lineup, and if they stabilize, they will die.
It took Jason Terry 16 seconds to pass the basketball to Marion due to Vanhee's entanglement. Marion is not a person who is good at controlling the ball. He is a walking defensive forward.
boom!
His breakthrough floater missed.
Bynum, who was in high spirits, yelled, jumped up to protect the rebound, and passed it to Fan Xi.
Generally speaking, the Lakers, who have a tall center, should settle down and play position.
However, Fan Xi went against the norm and launched an attack.
He rushed forward like lightning, changed direction beyond the three-point line and passed Jason Terry, went straight into the penalty area, and soared into the sky against Marion's defense.
After all, Marion is getting old. He was known as a hacker in his early years and can no longer intercept the young and energetic Fan Xi in the air.
He turned slightly to the side... Boom!
Fan Xi used a dunk to widen the point difference to 12 points.
Dallas was at a loss at home.
Originally they were evenly matched, but in the last game they still dominated the Lakers.
In this match, there was no way to fight back?
They didn't even replace Kobe?
Rick Carlisle had to change the established playing order, and he quickly replaced Nowitzki on the court to stabilize the morale of the army.
"Kobe Bryant is embarrassed."
Kenny Smith said this again on TV: "He didn't play, but the team got better and better."
Barkley smiled. He has always been a bit of a hacker. He said, "Maybe it's because the Lakers are becoming more and more efficient."