Chapter 517: 2 Points Are Not Enough

Chapter 517 2 points are not enough...

Christie sent the ball from the baseline, Nash received the ball and passed it back, Rukawa filled in, and the ball was immediately handed over to Odom.

Lin Dong couldn't let Nash go, otherwise it would be equivalent to activating the Lakers' second form, and there was no possibility of stopping the Lakers from scoring.

And Odom's ball control was not something that Iguodala or Rukawa could defend alone, which made the Lakers' set of procedures seem to have been fixed, but it still made the Supersonics unable to limit it.

The Supersonics placed a heavy bet on the end point.

Chandler learned Sakuragi's front defense at this time. Although the power he used was obviously a level lower than Sakuragi, it could still cause some obstacles to Yao Ming's receiving the ball. In addition, when Rukawa or Iguodala defended Odom, they focused on blocking the passing route between him and Yao Ming. Therefore, although Yao Ming was a big threat under the basket, he didn't have many opportunities to receive the ball.

Therefore, the most decisive duel between Hanamichi Sakuragi and Kobe Bryant was the final one.

Hanamichi Sakuragi's eyes had come out of the previous confusion. Although Kobe had just scored one goal, Lin Dong's goal obviously gave him two shots to guarantee the bottom line.

Brother Gaoren was constantly remedying the loopholes he had missed. How could he be so lame at this time? As long as he could defend Kobe, and there was only one point left, Yao Ming, his teammates would be able to significantly reduce the Lakers' offensive ability through cooperation!

The defense just now was actually successful to a certain extent. Kobe did not get rid of himself. He used Odom's pick-and-roll. This time, he had to pay more attention to Odom's position!

At this time, while facing Kobe's defense, he felt Odom behind him suddenly rushing up with the ball, as if he wanted to repeat the old trick.

Hanamichi Sakuragi felt Odom's position behind him, and at this time he took a step forward to the left in advance, and at the same time, his center of gravity sank back, trying to block the pick-and-roll space between Kobe and Odom.

But the next second...

Huh!

Kobe turned around and rushed to the right sideline.

No pick-and-roll, no contact, Sakuragi only felt a basketball flying directly from behind him and heading to the right sideline.

Cut!

Kobe's cut was too fast, and because Sakuragi was blocking him, there was no one in front of him after Kobe turned around, and the heavy heart action just now made Sakuragi not have time to burst out and catch up at the first time, and he was directly treated as air...

Bang, snap, huh!

That was the sound of Kobe stopping and catching the ball and immediately turning around and jumping outside the three-point line.

Sakuragi Hanamichi's pupils suddenly contracted. Although he had adjusted his center of gravity and rushed forward, he was already a step slower. Kobe even had time to adjust his shooting posture in the air.

Swish!

3 points again!

Boom!

Two landing sounds, Sakuragi Hanamichi saw the faint smile on Kobe's face and the jumping numbers on the electronic scoreboard.

101:97, the score difference is only 4 points!

Unstoppable! No matter how, I can't defend him!

I can't turn my back to him, and I can't face him! I can't stare at the ball or the person!

Buzz!

Sakuragi Hanamichi felt that his brain suddenly exploded, and all kinds of frustration, frustration, and anger came out.

Brother Gao Ren trusted him so much, and the whole team handed the important task of defending Kobe to him, but he couldn't defend him one after another, and he made such a low-level mistake, allowing the opponent to cut into a large open space, and he couldn't even interfere with the opponent.

Anxiety, anger, and self-blame came to his mind.

The world's number one defender... Is this also the world's number one? What a bullshit world number one!

How surprised and proud I was when I heard Brother Gao Ren say this just now, how frustrated and ashamed I am when I think about it now...

No, don't think about it!

It doesn't matter whether he is the world's number one or not. What's important is his mission, which is to find a way to defend this terrible attacker who is almost comparable to Brother Gao Ren on the offensive end, and to help the Supersonics win four consecutive championships!

Sakuragi Hanamichi slapped his face hard, as if to get rid of all the messy thoughts in his mind.

Focus on the game! Focus, Sakuragi Hanamichi!

As he was constantly adjusting himself... beep!

The Supersonics had already sent a baseline ball.

Lin Dong could see Sakuragi's entanglement, but it was useless to say anything at this time. After all, even he didn't know how to defend against Kobe's level of master without the ball.

This season has indeed transformed Kobe. The third level of the peak realm has long surpassed Kobe's limit in another world. If it weren't for me, Kobe Bryant would definitely be the new basketball god of this world.

Even if I were to defend Kobe now, I might be a little better than Sakuragi, whose mentality is already unbalanced, but not much better. However, releasing Nash for this would only make the Lakers' offensive power stronger, which would really be a loss.

Therefore, I can't give any advice, and empty things like comfort and encouragement are useless.

How to deal with Kobe is Sakuragi Hanamichi's mission, his path, and something he must understand and break out on his own. If even he can't do it, then I'm afraid no one in this world can do it.

And what I can do is to use points to keep the Sonics alive, keep the score close, and maintain this lead!

Attack! Attack and attack again!

As soon as he held the ball, Kobe and Nash immediately double-teamed him.

The defensive positions of the two have obviously been slightly adjusted compared to before. The overall defensive focus is relatively biased to Lin Dong's left side. This is to block the passing route between Lin Dong and Rukawa Kaede.

But this time Lin Dong did not choose to pass the ball.

Since the focus of defense is to the left, then move to the right!

call!

Before the two men were fully in position, Lin Dong's center of gravity suddenly lowered, and his body shot out like an arrow towards the right side of Nash's main defense.

The extreme speed gave Nash no room to react. He subconsciously reached out to grab Lin Dong's hand and only caught a piece of clothes. Then he saw Lin Dong's clothes being pulled straight in an instant, followed by Lin Dong's extraordinary speed suddenly stretched out Nash's fingers and bounced back. When Nash turned around and started chasing, Lin Dong was already one step away.

The rhythm has been picked up, and the playing is fast!

Kobe's reaction was a little faster, and he was barely hanging half a step behind Lin Dong.

With Lin Dong's speed, he will definitely not be able to catch up. He can be allowed into the paint, but he must not be allowed to shoot 3-pointers. Someone has to help block it.

"Lamar!" Kobe yelled.

Odom, who was guarding Iguodala in front, immediately blocked him.

If you can't defend yourself with two, then use three!

Odom blocked the position one step outside the three-point line. At this time, facing the guy who was as fast as the wind and with sharp eyes like knives, Odom couldn't help but yell to cheer himself up. After all, it was Lin Lin. Dong, in today's alliance, no matter who wants to defend against Lin Dong, they will undoubtedly have to muster great courage.

It's a pity that even all the courage can't close the gap in strength between the two sides.

Lin Dong's shoulders swayed slightly while he was charging forward. Odom's center of gravity was involuntarily tilted to the right. Then he saw Lin Dong dribbling the ball with a big pendulum clock and running from Odom's left side almost without any pause. go out.

Farke! What kind of monster... At this time, Odom felt like he was air.

Even three of them can't stop it!

Kobe Bryant's goal was simply achieved. Being blocked by Odom, coupled with Kobe's fierce pursuit behind him, Lin Dong was unable to find the opportunity to make an emergency stop outside the three-point line. Able to drive to the basket.

Yao Ming suddenly felt like he was facing a formidable enemy.

In the past, he was blocked in front and Kobe was chasing behind him. This was an opportunity to double-team Lin Dong.

But this season, especially in this game, Lin Dong felt much stronger than before. When he started to explode, the momentum was so strong that Yao Ming couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency. I can't stop myself from playing against Kobe.

He raised his hands in a defensive posture at this time.

Unexpectedly, Lin Dong did not go straight to the basket, but suddenly stopped in front of the free throw line, and then jumped high.

Yao Ming couldn't help being slightly stunned.

Middle distance? Are you afraid of being outed by yourself and Kobe? This unscientific……

call!

Snapped!

That was the sound of Lin Dong taking action, and the sound of Kobe Bryant, who was chasing after him, not stopping the car and crashing into Lin Dong.

Kobe's eyes suddenly froze, and Yao Ming in front of him also understood in an instant.

What Lin Dong wants is not 2 points, but 2+1!

The Lakers have been chasing points too fast during this period. Just 2 points can no longer stop the SuperSonics from bleeding.

But... when faced with the double-teaming of Kobe and Nash, coupled with Odom's containment, and it was already a three-on-one situation, at the last moment, Yao Ming and Kobe were double-teamed, and he could choose with ease. A 2+1 that is controllable, or even created by him on his own initiative. What kind of state is this?

This guy isn't just fighting against two or three, he's just here to challenge the entire Lakers team!

No matter Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant, or Phil Jackson, the Zen master who saw everything clearly on the sidelines, they couldn't help but feel a chill down their backs and sweat dripping from their noses.

At this moment, Lin Dong was hit by Kobe and staggered forward, but the basketball in the air flew steadily in an arc...

Uh-huh!

The basketball hits the net!

Wow!

God Arena instantly became excited.

--Forest! Forest! Forest! Forest!

The whole audience cheered and shocked.

Even fans who can't understand so many details can feel Lin Dong's one-stop smoothness.

But for those experts who can understand the details, what they see is not just a goal, but the man who holds up the sky for the Sonics like an Optimus Pillar, regardless of the physical aspect of the stadium. In a competition or a psychological game, one person can withstand the entire Lakers without falling behind!

but……

Lin Dong turned his head and looked at Kobe Bryant thoughtfully.

Fooled the entire Lakers? Almost... This guy's reaction was faster than he thought!

beep!

"The goal is valid! Lakers No. 24 committed a physical foul and received an additional penalty!"

The referee's voice brought the scene to a further climax, but what followed was a protest from the Lakers.

"NONONO! The collision happened after the ball was released!" Kobe shouted at the referee and kept making gestures like replaying the video.

The referee was stunned and subconsciously turned to look at Lin Dong, only to see Lin Dong laughing.

It is said that only Michael had such treatment before...

Kobe's reaction at that moment was indeed fast enough, and the sudden stop was quite obvious, far beyond his prediction. It was indeed after he had thrown the ball that he hit him.

Although this ball replay is most likely a misjudgment, this is the home court of the Supersonics, and he already has enough reputation in the current league. He only needs to say one sentence, "He did hit it", and the referee will definitely not watch the replay. The Supersonics can take advantage of this 1 point. If it were an old rogue, he might do the same.

But he is not an old rogue after all.

Lin Dong remembered that Michael's favorite phrase in the past was "I am the standard for measuring greatness", but now, this standard has to be changed.

"It was after I shot." Lin Dong nodded, not entangled in this 1 point.

This is a series, this is G1, if you can win, you can win anyway, as long as Sakuragi can go one step further and find a way to check and balance Kobe.

And if you lose, the entire series will never be made up by this 1 point.

No matter what kind of lies, they will always be exposed. A small advantage for a while will only bring long-term losses.

There was no need for him to destroy the perfect image of fairness in the eyes of the referees who wanted to hear his opinions before making a penalty, as well as in the eyes of all the fans.

But... Lin Dong looked up at the score on the electronic scoreboard: 103:97.

The difference was 7 points just now, but now only 6 points have been scored... 2 points is not enough to resist the Lakers' encroachment!