rpbooks Chapter 430 Unknown State
Chapter 430 Unknown State
Chapter 430 Unknown State
TNT waited until the national anthem was played and the pre-match introduction was over, and released the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's game in advance, so that fans can understand the general alignment.
Lakers: Kobe, George, Warren, Josh Smith, Tyson Chandler.
Rockets: Beverly, Harden, Ariza, Terrence Jones, Howard.
Tonight, all the players on the Lakers wore long armguards on their left arms, uniform equipment, giving people an extra sense of synergy.This is a small detail of the game, which can affect the mentality of the players to some extent.
The five starters of the Lakers didn't go to greet the opponents first, but got together in the backcourt, raised their left arms wearing long armguards, put their fists together, and had a pre-game cheer first.This is something that is prepared ahead of time and also helps boost morale.
The Rockets players felt the difference in the mental outlook of the Lakers players from the start, but they didn't care too much.They believe that as long as they can execute good offensive and defensive tactics, they can win the game with hard power.
Tyson Chandler and Howard soon flanked the center circle, knees slightly bent, ready to scramble for the jump ball.
The fans at the scene shouted the slogan "Let's go LAKERS!" neatly before the game started, giving support to the team from the very beginning.
Xu Tian found a comfortable chair, sat on the other side of the locker room, and watched the game through the TV.
Alice sent him a WeChat message, the content of which was that she prayed to God, hoping that the god of luck would favor the Lakers.Although such a move may not be effective, it is enough to make Xu Tian feel at ease. He knows that even if the Lakers really lose, Alice will accompany him to bear all the criticism, which will give him the courage to face failure.
Tyson Chandler's legs rejuvenated for a second time as he overpowered Howard for the first possession.
Kobe served as the team's point guard, slowly took the ball to the frontcourt, bent over to dribble, and observed his teammates' running positions.
Tyson Chandler and Josh Smith mentioned the left and right arc tops, covering George and Warren respectively, increasing the offensive changes.This is a tactic that Xu Tian occasionally helps the team practice, but now he must use it to try to break the rocket's immature defensive arrangement.
Bickerstaff was only promoted to the head coach in the middle of the season, and he didn't have enough tactical reserves. He was still a little caught off guard when suddenly faced with the Lakers' complicated offensive tactics.
Bryant slams the ground through the Rockets defense and passes to a slackened Warren.
Warren's height condition is very good, ignoring Howard's supplementary defense, he completed the dunk strongly and opened the scoring for the Lakers!
Beverly's positioning is more inclined to 3D, without receiving the serve, he ran directly to the frontcourt without the ball.
Kobe Bryant once said before the start of the series that he believed that the most threatening point of the Rockets was Harden, and the progress of this round of the series did reflect this point.Harden's offensive characteristics make him extremely difficult to be restricted.
George used to think the same way, but now, he has no choice but to get rid of the redundant thoughts in his heart and impose physical confrontation in advance.Relying on home court advantage and the scale of confrontation allowed in the playoffs, he defended Harden strongly.
Howard still has the advantage of the penalty area. When Harden lost the magical performance of the previous three games, he stepped forward in time and led the team to even out the point difference.
Kobe put more energy into organizing the offense at the beginning, and his efficiency can be maintained. But since Howard led the team to catch up with the point difference, his blood has surged a bit, and he continued to break through the penalty area with the ball, but the effect was not very good. A head-on big hat.There was a festival between the two, which magnified the conflict and each received a technical foul.
Xu Tian sat in the locker room, leaning against the cushioned seat, watching the progress of the game with concern.He is also prone to passion on the field, but from the perspective of a bystander, I still hope that Kobe can keep calm.This is a very critical game. If Kobe is sent off, there will be basically no suspense about the outcome.
The cheers in the arena were much louder than the commentary on the TV, continuously impacting Xu Tian's hearing.The hot blood in his body couldn't stop boiling, and he couldn't sit still, so he simply stood up and paced back and forth in the locker room.
Byron Scott was also under a lot of pressure, standing on the sidelines, his heart beating wildly.But he didn't show this emotion, otherwise it would easily affect the players sitting on the bench.
Bickerstaff felt the cheers from the entire stadium, and also felt extra pressure. He felt that there were many eyes on him all the time, which made him restless, so he folded his arms and stood on the sidelines pretending not to care. .
The Rockets still ensured the double-team defense against George, and established an 8-point lead in the regular rotation.This is a big difference in the playoffs.
Nick Young saw Clarkson's nervousness when he was about to play, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "You just treat me as Kobe, and I will lead you to play a very explosive performance."
Clarkson was a little nervous at first, but he relaxed a little after hearing what Nick Young said.Then take a few deep breaths to ease the slight trembling of your hands.
The Rockets also adjusted their lineup, dispatching a substitute lineup led by D'Angelo Russell and Clint Capela, hoping to expand the point difference.
Clarkson serves as the point guard of the second team, but his organizational skills are not very strong, and he can only pass the ball to Nick Young according to the pre-set plan.
Jason Terry is a bit of an old shooting guard, but he still has to face Nick Young on the defensive end, try to lower his center of gravity, and move with Nick Young's lateral movement.This is the most basic defense, and he can do it easily.
McGee's mobility is almost the same as that of Capela who defended him. He quickly lifted to the top of the arc, took a symbolic cover, and began to run towards the basket.
Nick Young knew that McGee was not very good at making good screens, so he was mentally prepared in advance, lobbed directly to the basket, and passed the ball to McGee.
Capela is not strong in confrontation, and his defense relies more on athletic ability, but he has no advantage over McGee in this regard. He stretched out his right hand to complete the block, but hit McGee's wrist.He was hesitant to foul and failed to stop McGee's offensive momentum, sending a 2+1.
Nick Young felt that the fans at the scene were more depressed than at the beginning, waving their hands to cheer and try to mobilize the atmosphere.Now is the time to be strong, and we must ensure that the home court advantage is maximized.
Xu Tian admired Nick Yang's approach very much, and stopped his nervous walking steps slightly to see what would happen next.
McGee often imitates Xu Tian's shooting training. He has a soft touch and has been greatly improved. There is no accident in adding penalties and he hits directly and steadily.
Bickerstaff was a little dissatisfied with Capela's reluctance to foul. He stood on the sidelines when the Rockets attacked and reminded him loudly that he should not hesitate to defend and complete the defense or foul cleanly.
(End of this chapter)