Healing Basketball

   Chapter 257 257. The Invincible Shark!

   After the pre-match interview, the two teams were doing their own preparations, and no one communicated with each other.

   The relationship between the two teams is really as bad as it gets, and it’s okay to describe it as a combination of power and fire.

  5 years, this is the 4th time the two teams have met in the playoffs!

   Originally, the grievances were deep. After the regular season this season, the hostile atmosphere between the two teams became more intense.

   A topic that the TV commentator is discussing now - how many times will Kobe be vomited in this series?

   The pre-match preparation time is over, and the referee informs both teams to start the game.

   The warden began to prepare for running to spit Kobe... This time he made a choice that went against the habits of the whole season.

"Damon Stoudemire, 30 years old, 178 cm, 78 kg, PG, ability rating 80, offense 86, defense—, 84 three-pointers, 85 mid-range shots, 82 layups, 95 speed... 35% match , because the host has learned layup skills from him and learned it, the matching degree is increased by 15%..."

   After wiping the magnesium powder, Liu Xiu walked back to the bench and said to the little flying squirrel: "From today onwards, you will be called Mamba!"

   Momonga: "???"

   Warden: "...It's okay, you think I'm out of my mind."

   Momonga: "Oh, okay."

  “…”

   Sure enough, his warden didn't even have the qualifications to give others his nickname.

   After a thought, confirm the copy, and the system prompts you.

   "The Great Mage:

  The state of the game.

  Copy objects:

   Teammate: Damon Stoudemire, characteristic transformation talent: super speed, bonus effect: when the host initiates a counterattack, it always starts at the fastest speed, and the fastest speed during the counterattack is +2.

   Opponent: Kobe Bryant, characteristic transformation talent: physical strength, because the host has the buff "Mamba player", additional copy talent: center booster. Bonus effect:…”

   The speed of the Momonga version is not bad, it is the characteristic of Momonga, and it is related to counterattack.

   Just looking at the panel, it must be that Randolph's low post back bonus is much stronger, but against the Lakers, it is still the playoffs, and Liu Xiu chose a new attempt.

   On the court, Liu Xiu's restlessness, restlessness, and unnecessary excitement all calmed down.

   The preparations that should be done have been made, let's play! Let's fight!

  …

   The two teams came to the field as starters.

  The Blazers sent a starting combination of Liu Xiu, Ruben Patterson, Miles, Randolph, and McDyess.

  The Lakers sent a starting combination of Payton, Kobe, Fox, Malone, and O'Neal.

   This time, the Blazers didn't even pretend to play. Anyway, they couldn't deceive the Lakers, and the showdown was straight - we don't dare to play iron-blooded play against you.

   At 7 p.m., the game started, O'Neal narrowly beat Myers to win the jump ball, and the Lakers took the lead!

  O'Neal made the first shot with McDyess on his body and smashed the ball into the rim before Miles retracted into place!

   As expected, Miles picked up the ball and sent it out, and Liu Xiu tried his best to speed up under Kobe's defense.

  The counterattack didn't come out. Liu Xiu controlled the rhythm after halftime. While waiting for his teammates to settle down, he said to Kobe who was next to him: "Are you here to guard me? Are you not afraid of getting tired and vomiting?"

   This is not a flat tone. Rao is that Kobe is already familiar with Liu Xiu's mouth, but he is still angry to retort... Before he could speak, Liu Xiu played a beautiful one-handed ball, pulled horizontally to accelerate, and made a breakthrough!

   Kobe lost his mind for a while, didn't notice someone moving to the left behind him, he was blocked when he wanted to traverse!

   Liu Xiu used a screen to break through. Kobe's physical fitness was really good.

   But the opportunities Liu Xiu needs are enough, Europe is going!

  Liu Xiu took one step to the middle, and then made a big change of direction to the right sideline of the three-second zone, throwing off Kobe.

   But the Lakers don't panic, they still have O'Neal... O'Neal is a beat slower!

   Liu Xiu made a European step layup!

  O'Neal lost the frame, and it felt very subtle. In the eyes of others, he was a beat slower, but in fact he made enough moves and jumps.

   Actually Liu Xiu is one beat faster than O'Neal thought!

   Liu Xiu didn't wear 'Xiaobawang's knee pads' in G4 with the Grizzlies, but this time he did! After a week-long rest period, he was completely accustomed to raising the bullet speed by a whole notch!

  O'Neal was surprised by the subtle changes in Liu Xiu's layup, and the fans cheered for Liu Xiu's one-two scoring goal on the OK team.

   The Lakers coach Zen master cares, but Liu Xiu himself didn't notice it - the top arc pick-and-roll!

   Malone's most wasted ability in the Lakers is the pick-and-roll.

   The rookie pick-and-roll talent on the opposite side is much stronger than Kobe, Payton, Fisher, etc. It seems that there is no trace of active development, but after a season, he has been able to use the pick-and-roll of various positions proficiently.

   When the Lakers attack, the inside advantage is so great, so of course they must continue to dig.

  McDyess was indomitable and Randolph was aggressive, but O'Neal's skills were far better than people's impressions, with a flexible right turn and a small left-handed hook tossing the ball into the basket.

   Offensive and defensive transition, Liu Xiu advanced to the frontcourt and borrowed Miles to cover the breakthrough. This time the Lakers were prepared, and Malone expanded to prevent the pick-and-roll.

  Malone is good at pick-and-roll and pick-and-roll defense. Liu Xiu couldn't move, but he saw McDyess' movement and sent the ball on the ground.

  McDyess catches the ball and throws a shot in the face of Fox's defense...

   There is no way to shoot with a high dunk rate. McDyess started the first shot with great strength.

  Randolph's rush was unsuccessful, and when he turned around, O'Neal caught the ball and attacked and was pulled down by Miles, who was on defense.

   The referee's whistle blew, O'Neal got two free throws!

O'Neal showed his biceps and walked to the free throw line amid the boos, and suddenly heard a question - "Shark, your temper is too good, that high school student's actions are similar to that of a criminal, right? Why don't you hit him? Don't worry, I won't help him."

   The referee wanted to give the warden a whistle on the spot.

   The most emotional one is, of course, Miles - Warden, what are you going to do? what to do!

  O'Neill was stunned for a moment, hehe laughed twice, full of pride, the first penalty shot... in!

  Liu Xiu's mouth bulged - up! Saliva wasted.

  The big shark himself knows this.

   However, this gave other people on the court a new understanding of O'Neal, which they hadn't noticed before.

   Looking back now, O'Neal played normally, and most of the opponent's defenses basically fouled.

   And the action of the opponent being blown is more or less prone to committing at least a technical foul.

   It’s just that everyone is used to it.

   When O'Neal made the second free throw, Randolph, McDyess, Malone, Kobe, and Liu Xiu on both sides of the three-second zone started frantically blocking positions.

   Liu Xiu's remarks did not interfere with O'Neal, but the desperate rushing attitude of Malone and Kobe's teammates did affect O'Neal.

   O'Neal's second free throw bounced off the neck of the basket.

  Randolph and McDyess got stuck, and Liu Xiu grabbed the defensive rebound.

  5 to 2, the Lakers started with O'Neal occupying an absolute advantage.

   In the next few rounds, the Lakers were also dominated by O'Neal.

   It is rare to encounter a team as weak as the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference at center position, of course, we have to take advantage of O'Neal.

   In the beginning, O'Neal scored consecutively, and also sent a second pass to Kobe who cut in to complete the OK connection. In less than 5 minutes, O'Neal made 4 of 6 shots, plus 2 of 4 free throws, 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block!

   Under the leadership of O'Neal, the Lakers played more than 4 minutes and led the Trail Blazers 14-9 by 5 points!

  The Blazers tried their best to resist, but they couldn't bear the ferocity of the big shark at all, so they could only call a timeout.

  O'Neal returned to the bench. For many years, it was the first time he played so well in the Western Conference playoffs. In the past, it was only possible to play 10+ in a single quarter in the finals!

   Now O'Neal and the Lakers feel like they are back in the three-year Finals from 2000 to 2002. In those three finals, O'Neal averaged 36.74 points per game in 15 games.

   The entire Lakers team also entered that rhythm. Kobe and Fox were too used to this way of winning. First, O'Neal made each other suspicious of life, and then collectively harvested the game and abused the opponent!

  …

   came back from a timeout, and both teams made personnel adjustments.

  The Lakers sent a combination of Fisher, Kobe, Fox, Malone, and O'Neal.

  The Blazers sent a combination of Liu Xiu, Derek Anderson, Extrajudicial Fanatics, Raheem, and Spantania.

  The Trail Blazers attacked, Liu Xiu gave the ball to Rahim, Rahim turned around and wiped Malone to the close range, taking advantage of O'Neal's unpreparedness, and hit a layup!

   When the Lakers attacked, Fisher advanced to the frontcourt and passed the ball to Kobe, and his work with the ball was completed.

   Even if the Lakers saw that Momoko and Raheem were actually backups, they felt that the Blazers were too shameless.

   However, who is more shameless than signing Payton and Malone naked together for $6 million?

   Kobe hoisted the ball to Malone, who was pulled to a high position, cut from the flank, Fisher went to the sideline, Fox lifted the top arc, O'Neal pressed the inside line... The triangle offense started!

   The opportunity came from Malone. Malone received a setter pass from Kobe who cut in at a high position on the left side of the free throw line, and made a mid-range shot...missed!

  Rahim protected the defensive rebound and passed it to Liu Xiu, who counterattacked.

  Fisher actively came up to stick to Liu Xiu and followed closely. Liu Xiu's idea of ​​consuming Kobe in all directions failed. Fisher, who was 185 cm and 92 kg, was consuming Liu Xiu in turn.

  Master Chan was well prepared for this matter, and had long guessed that Liu Xiu would use Kobe's "stress response" as a breakthrough.

   No matter whether Kobe has a psychological shadow or not, the Zen master has to guard against it.

   Kobe did not refuse such an adjustment. After winning, he did not stumble.

   However, when it was replaced by Fisher, Liu Xiu did not avoid Fisher's confrontation when the opportunity to counterattack had been lost, but took the initiative to push against Fisher!

   This caught the Lakers by surprise, Liu Xiu pushed beyond the opposite three-point line, and Fisher wanted to withdraw before it was too late.

  Liu Xiu pulls horizontally and changes direction, easily getting rid of Fisher, and rushing into the inside line!

  Malone had a good sense and moved to make up the defense in advance, but Rahim was empty and took Liu Xiu's ball from the bottom line on the right...

   (end of this chapter)