Chapter 1302 It’s Really Good to Check in in Three Quarters
For fans of Ji Feng, the first half of the game can be described as perfect. Artest was defeated and the whole team flew together. Many fans lamented on the Internet that this is the Lakers they are familiar with.
For all Chinese fans, the emotions for the first half of the game were complicated. On the one hand, they marveled at Ji Feng's strength. With 26 points in the half, people couldn't help but sigh that the omnipotent Ji Feng was back. On the other hand, Dayao's helplessness and depression also made them a little sad. With the palms of their hands and the backs of their hands, there was nothing they could do about this kind of duel.
Whether it is Ji Feng's die-hard fans or China's neutral fans, the 15 minutes of this half are equally difficult. Although the intensity of this half cannot be compared with the first game, the content is not much at all, regardless of Whether it was the exciting scenes or the troubling exchanges between the coaches of the two teams hidden under the surface, the fans were hooked, so they couldn't wait to see what kind of story would happen in the second half of the game.
The atmosphere of the audience should not be too relaxed. Compared with almost no one leaving the field during the first halftime, more fans chose to leave the field during the halftime break tonight. Of course, they did not leave the arena. , but choose to fill their stomachs to prepare for the second half. Exciting games can make people hungrier. There is indeed a certain truth to this. Staples' beer and burger sales have both reached record highs tonight. A new high in the playoffs. Visually, the arena manager will be smiling.
Foodies who were not at the scene, such as Hot Bar, were sitting on the sofa and eating happily. Ji Feng's performance in the first half made her put down a lot of her worries about Ji Feng's foot injury, which made her feel extremely relaxed. , and at the same time, she also secretly cheered herself up. It felt really bad to have to cheer Ji Feng in front of the TV, so she had to end the scene as soon as possible and rush to Los Angeles!
In contrast to the relaxed atmosphere outside, the still-dreary locker room remains.
Needless to say in the Rockets locker room, the huge deficit made it difficult for them to laugh. They had to give it a try in the second half to have a chance to reverse it. If the reversal failed, they would have to accept a 0-2 disadvantage, which was very difficult for them. Of course, the road to promotion is a big disadvantage, so at this moment in the Rockets locker room, Artest, who was beaten in the first half, is standing in the center shouting for a victory, driving the rhythm of the locker room. This is also his role, regardless of whether he is beaten or not. Even after being beaten, this guy is still very resilient.
In the Lakers locker room not far away, the atmosphere was as if they had lost. Ji Feng, Kobe, and even Gasol were discussing tactics with serious faces. So although the substitutes were somewhat lively, they were also affected by the boss.
Of course Ji Feng and the others are not doing this for nothing. This is the playoffs. Although you are leading, you must not relax, because your opponents are waiting for you to relax. Before the end of the game, the game state cannot be lost. They also express themselves in this way. Determination to win!
After 15 minutes, both sides finally returned to the court!
"We continue to come back to watch the game. The Rockets' starting five in the second half is still Yao, Scola, Artest, Foye and Brooks."
"The Rockets can't adjust. They are too far behind."
"Looking at the Lakers, Kobe, Gasol, and Bynum are still on the court. Point guard Farmar and Ariza are at the third position. Ji Feng played 18 minutes in the first half. It is said that he has to limit his playing time, so This period of time may be one of the few opportunities for the Rockets to chase points." Director Su said when he saw the players from both sides.
"That's right. What we can do during Ji Feng's absence is the key to the final direction of this game." Director Zhang also said.
But judging from the game at the beginning of the third quarter, although the Lakers are missing Ji Feng, judging from the lineup, it is the loss of Ji Feng that makes them lack the speed of rotation, the most accurate turret on the outside, and an all-around passer. In addition to defense, Ariza Apart from being pretty good, there is no way to compare with Ji Feng in other aspects, but in fact the offensive end is still full of energy!
The Rockets took the lead and Yao attracted the defense. Taking advantage of Ji Feng's absence, Artest finally broke the 18-minute scoring drought with a three-pointer, and the Rockets were able to recover the point difference to within 20 points.
It seems that Artest took advantage of Ji Feng to stop coming up to score points.
However, the Lakers didn't give in too much. Kobe broke through and scored the ball with a deflection!
After that, Kobe took a tentative step at the top of the arc and scored a three-pointer while facing the block!
After scoring 5 points in two rounds, Kobe's score was almost 20 points.
This is the Lakers' tactics. Without Ji Feng's sorting out, it doesn't mean that the Lakers can't play. Tonight, Kobe is offensive enough and has a good touch. After the two towers inside take on pick-and-roll, defense and rebounding tasks, the Lakers can Fully unleash Kobe's offensive firepower!
As for tactics, just kidding, giving the ball to Kobe is the tactic the Lakers have used most in so many seasons, and it is also the most effective at this time. They are ahead anyway, so they just need to ensure they score.
Under this idea, the Lakers played with ease and began to strengthen their defense on the outside after Artest made a three-pointer. This allowed the Rockets to only recover 5 points in 5 minutes, one point per minute, which is considered an average.
But at this time, what makes Rockets fans despair is that the big devil Ji Feng is coming back!
The Rockets had to adjust. Dayao had to rest, and Artest was replaced by Battier.
Of course Ji Feng would not be polite. Facing Battier, Ji Feng caught all the attention with a pick-and-roll, but Ji Feng faked a pass and hit it to Bynum. The little shark cake who was defending with all his strength fell from the sky and dunked directly. Leave Hayes disgraced.
"It's cool!" Bynum roared, and he immediately became more defensive.
His enthusiasm radiated to the defensive end. Without Yao, the Rockets had everything he wanted inside. They didn't know how to play the ball once it reached the inside. The two brothers, Hayes and Landry, took turns 4 times in 3 minutes. But it didn't work once. Instead, Bynum scored 8 points in a row. If it weren't for Battier's three-pointer and Brooks' breakthrough to extend his life, the Rockets might have been cold.
But even so, when Dayao came back, the Rockets were already trailing 93-66, with only 2 and a half minutes left in the third quarter...
At this time, even the most optimistic Rockets fans would not think that the Rockets had a chance to reverse the situation. Many Rockets fans cursed and exited the live broadcast room, directly waiting to watch the Rockets home game.
The Lakers continued to attack step by step. Ji Feng continued his fiery touch. A three-pointer widened the point difference to 30 points. At the same time, his own score also reached 31 points. He scored 30+ in two consecutive games, and then an assist. He also allowed himself to assist in double figures. In the last round, Ji Feng got his own backcourt rebound.
Three pairs!
Ji Feng got his second triple-double in the playoffs this season!
Then Ji Feng was replaced. After three quarters, the Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a 32-point advantage!