Lu Yao opened the game with a three-pointer from Kobe Bryant, giving the Thunder an advantage at the start.
After scoring, Lu Yao didn't show any joy on his face. He turned around and returned directly to the backcourt, not daring to neglect at all, because he understood a truth in his heart.
When the game has not decided the outcome, you must not let down your guard.
Just like now, Lakers starting point guard Jordan Clarkson received Randall's serve from the bottom line and pushed the ball toward the backcourt. After halftime, Clarkson chose to hand the ball to Kobe.
Nowadays, the bluffing tactics are very simple and revolve around Kobe. This group of rookies is so immature that the Lakers can only rely on Kobe to support them in the past two years.
After Kobe Bryant's Achilles tendon ruptured in 2012-13, the once prosperous Lakers fell apart in an instant. Gasol, the hero of the Lakers' two championships, left the Bulls, Howard also left the Rockets, and Nash, who was drafted in the same year as Kobe, chose to leave after the 12-13 season. He retired directly and ended his career with the regret of not having a championship.
After a season of training, Kobe returned to the game in the 14-15 season. In fact, people also know that Kobe will retire soon.
Judging from the fact that the Lakers have no idea about the current lineup, the past two years have been a rebuilding period for the Lakers, with Kobe leading this team, which is mostly composed of rookies.
Although the team showed obvious intention to mess up, Kobe did not give up and continued to lead the team forward. Unfortunately, Kobe suffered a shoulder injury again after this, which completely lost his only shooting ability that he was proud of. .
But now, Kobe has not encountered all this. Although the Black Mamba is old and frail, the venom contained in the sharp teeth still contains highly toxic, and one blow is fatal.
Facing Westbrook's defense, Kobe suddenly started to break through. After experiencing the rupture of his Achilles tendon, his foot speed remained unabated and he broke through to the inside.
Westbrook followed closely beside Kobe. Westbrook, who had met Kobe many times in the playoffs, naturally understood Kobe's tricks.
Kobe often chooses some difficult shots, and the timing of the shots is difficult to predict, which tests the defender's reaction ability.
Suddenly, Kobe stopped with his feet, and Westbrook immediately reacted. The moment Kobe took off for a jump shot, Westbrook also took off.
Unfortunately, Westbrook's hand was still a little short of the ball. Kobe forced Westbrook to take a shot, and the ball drew a beautiful arc in the air. The audience on the sidelines held their breath, anticipating what the next scene would be.
The ball landed on the basket and rolled around for a few times. It was about to fall out, but fate is always fickle. Just like now, the ball that was about to fall out seemed to have a mind of its own and fell into the basket.
Kobe Bryant scored a difficult mid-range shot, which immediately made the Lakers bench boil. Everyone raised their hands in the air and applauded Kobe in celebration.
But there was also no joy on Kobe's face, and there was only concentration on this game.
On this point, Kobe and Lu Yao are consistent. Perhaps this is the appeal of idols.
In the commentary box, Kenny Smith and Barkley watched Lu Yao and Kobe Bryant score within the first minute, and they felt a lot.
Barkley patted his big head and said with some regret: "It's a pity that I didn't appear in this era. I really hope to be able to compete head-to-head with Lu and Bryant on the court in person."
"It's a pity that I'm still too old, so I can only cheer for the two of them from the commentary box."
"But I think Lu is still better than Bryant in this game."
When Kenny Smith heard what Buckley said, he couldn't help but tilted his head and looked at Buckley in confusion and asked.
"Charles, can you tell me why you think that?"
After hearing this, Barkley also expressed his analysis.
"Although Brian scored 53 points in the last game, which was also the highest score this season, 50+ points is also very easy for Lu Yao."
"We often see Lu Sanjie clocking out immediately after scoring 40+ points. If he wants to, then the highest score will definitely be created by him."
"So, I believe him."
Looking back to the court, after Kobe Bryant scored, the Thunder quickly switched offense and defense. Ibaka served from the bottom line and passed the ball to Westbrook to curse.
Westbrook changed his strategy this time, from the original slow pace to a fast pace, with the main focus being to give the Lakers an unexpected effect.
Sure enough, before the Lakers could react, the Thunder suddenly seized the opportunity and played a five-on-three opportunity in the frontcourt.
At this moment, Lu Yao, who had already reached the three-point line, received the pass from Westbrook and without any hesitation, he made a decisive move.
The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then fell steadily into the basket.
Lu Yao has no problem with this kind of fast-break open three-pointers.
In just one and a half minutes, Lu Yao scored 6 points, leading the Thunder to a 4-point lead and establishing an initial lead.
With the Lakers, Kobe was naturally not to be outdone. In the next round, the Thunder's offense was destroyed by the Lakers. Randall grabbed the rebound and quickly passed it to Kobe.
Kobe received the pass and ran towards the backcourt alone with the ball. Westbrook behind him was a step too late after all. When he caught up with Kobe, Kobe had already taken off from the bottom of the basket and dunked with both hands, dunking the ball into the basket. In the basket.
However, Kobe is alone after all, and Westbrook is also someone who can stand up for the Thunder.
Westbrook withstood the defense of Clarkson and Kobe of the Lakers, forced his way into the inside, and made a pull-up layup with Randall. The ball bounced on the basket a few times, and then he scored without any danger.
At the same time, Lu Yao fired again from the outside, running without the ball and finding an opportunity to catch the ball. After receiving the ball, he turned around to face the defender and decisively made a three-pointer against the defender.
At this moment, the basket seemed to be in Lu Yao's possession. Lu Yao easily threw the ball into the basket, and Randall, who was guarding Lu Yao, could only watch Lu Ya score the goal.
Brainless, really brainless!
But Lu Yao was more than that. When there was not much offensive time left, Lu Yao received a pass from his teammates outside the three-point line and made a thrilling shot with only one second left in the offensive time.
What people didn't expect was that this shot that was almost thrown out miraculously hit the board!
After the referee's confirmation, it was proved that Lu Yao had already released the ball when there was 0.1 seconds left in the attack time.
This means that Lu Yao hit four consecutive three-pointers in just half a quarter.
At this moment, Lu Yao was going crazy!
