Chapter 853 Unlimited
At this point the jump ball begins.
Li Ba and Dayao jumped the ball, there was no suspense, and the Suns attacked.
The Lakers retreated quickly, and small forward Artest moved across, blocked Li Ba, and then returned to defend Battier.
Through his interception, Li Ba also lost the opportunity to quickly attack the paint area, and Duncan and Dayao retreated smoothly.
Li Ba entered the paint and Dayao came over to defend.
Duncan followed Marion, was pulled to the right flank, and followed around.
"Oh, Marion doesn't stop, I think Duncan's defense against Marion is a bit difficult." Zhang Lili yelled.
Then Ginobili suddenly rushed down from the right-wing three-point line, blocked Duncan, and made a pick-and-roll screen for Marion.
Then Payton saw the opportunity and made a quick pass.
Marion made an open jumper and made a two-pointer.
The Lakers attack.
Like Li Ba last season, Dayao moved to the left short corner, holding Li Ba in the low post and preventing him from assisting the outside line.
Duncan played in the low post on the right wing and in the paint.
Artest was not good at three-pointers, so he moved on the left wing, waiting for an opportunity to cover Dayao's offense.
Bryant was active on the right-wing three-point line.
Aliens, even though Li Ba couldn't help defend the outside line, he didn't stay at the top of the arc, but ran to the left wing and started punching Payton with his back.
He is particularly good at passing the ball across the strong and weak sides. With this kind of wide-range moving ball, he can instantly tear through the opponent's defense system.
At this time, Kobe made an air cut on the weak side, and Duncan stepped up in time to block Ginobili and make an offensive screen.
In this way, Kobe formed an air cut to the basket, and it was open.
The alien Cassell held Payton with one hand and passed the ball with the other.
Li Ba can only choose to return to the basket.
At this time, Cassel suddenly threw a high pass to Dayao below. The latter caught the ball and took a glance before making a shot.
Battier wanted to defend Dayao, but was blocked by Artest.
"Shua!"
Dayao made a two-pointer.
2:2, a tie.
"This ball was played quite easily!" Zhang Lili said.
Sun attack.
Li Ba turned around before the ball went into the basket and began to play quickly.
Phil Jackson sat up straight from his seat. The Lakers won the finals because of Li Ba's fast break. He wanted to see Artest's ability.
Artest was on the left flank. At this time, he turned around desperately and moved down quickly. At the same time, he moved closer to the center, trying to intercept Li Ba.
His starting position is two steps ahead of Li Ba, but from the flank to the center, this distance is offset.
Then his turn around and the first step of starting are not as good as Li Ba's, his explosive power is not as good as Li Ba's, and his overall speed is reflected in this fast break.
Li Ba accelerated to the top of the arc, and Artai Kong, who was leaning over, grabbed his jersey and missed his jersey. After falling behind, he could no longer catch up with him.
Marion made a quick pass and passed it directly to Li Ba.
"This ball is done!"
Seeing Marion pass the ball, Yu Jia shouted excitedly.
The Lakers have no defense.
Kobe rushed to the basket, the old guy alien organized an attack on the left wing, who can return to defense, Yao or Duncan?
Li Ba grabbed the ball back with one hand at the center line, threw the ball forward after two strides, and then caught the ball back when he rushed to the free throw line. After one step, his figure exploded.
"boom!"
When the basket sank, the Lakers' basket was blown up.
4:2, the Suns lead away.
"Beautiful! One-stop dunks at halftime! The hammer blasted the Lakers' basket." Barkley roared excitedly.
"I dare say that in the history of the league, as a center, only the Hammers can play such an incredible fast break."
Kenny Smith said excitedly.
"Oh hoo!"
In the front row, a string of Hollywood stars who betrayed the Lakers stood up and applauded Li Ba.
Phil Jackson recognized a problem.
Artest and Kobe, one must stay on the outside, not both go deep into the wing or low.
But Artest didn't have a three-pointer. He stayed on the outside and had no restraint on the Suns, so Kobe could only stay on the outside.
But in this way, Kobe's breakthrough is useless, and his ability is greatly weakened, leaving only the role of a pitcher.
One of the most important reasons why the Lakers lost to the Suns last season was that the outside line was unable to attack the Suns paint area. Kobe and Marbury teamed up and couldn't break through Li Ba's defense, resulting in low offensive efficiency. .
Therefore, Kobe can't always stop on the outside.
But in this way, who will defend against the hammer's fast break? Can't let him attack the Lakers' empty basket every time?
He scratched his head. Like Pat Riley, there were still some loopholes in his lineup calculations.
The Lakers attack.
Kobe realized that no one had returned to the defense just now, and this time there was no breakthrough, so he took the initiative to stay outside.
The Aliens still organized the offense on the left wing, posting Payton, while watching the open positions on the weak side.
The two old guys were talking trash to each other while competing.
At this time, Duncan moved to the basket, and Marion's strength and weight were too poor, so he could only rely on his speed to get ahead and defend around the front.
But at this time Duncan suddenly retreated, retreating to the middle of the right wing of the paint area, which is his best position to play the board.
The alien passed the ball, a quick and straight through pass, and threw it cleanly.
Duncan received the ball and hit two points on the board.
4 flat.
Li Ba still played fast break this time, and even his fast play started when Duncan made a shot.
The reason is simple, Marion is under the basket, even if Duncan misses the shot, Marion will grab the rebound, so he is about to get off.
Artest had no chance to stop Li Ba. When Kobe saw him, he immediately returned to defense and approached the center from the right wing.
Marion made a quick serve, Li Ba received the ball as he crossed the center line, and Kobe leaned in from the right wing.
With no one in front, Li Ba directly threw the ball forward, blocked Kobe with his left hand, and then rushed over by himself, while Kobe was blocked by him and stayed behind.
"Damn guy!"
Kobe cursed helplessly.
But he knew that even if he leaned forward and Li Ba didn't use his crab elbow, he would only be knocked down by Li Ba's powerful impact, and he couldn't stop Li Ba's fast attack at all.
"boom!"
Li Ba bombed the Lakers' basket again.
6:4, the Suns lead.
"The strength of a top center, the start and turn of a top guard, the impact and speed of a top small forward, how can such a fast break be blocked? Who can block it?"
Barkley laughed excitedly.
The score was not drawn, but the Lakers called a timeout.
"Kobe, you go in and fight, and leave the outside to Ron." Phil Jackson urged.
It's useless to keep Kobe outside. What's the use if Kobe can catch up with Li Ba? Can it hold Li Ba or block Li Ba? Can it steal Li Ba or chase Li Ba?
Since it's useless, why stay outside?
"Ron, your position is a little closer to the middle, block him when the hammer is activated, and it will be too late when he charges up."
Phil Jackson urged Artest again.