Early the next morning, reports that the Lakers defeated the Spurs 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals and had one foot in the 2008 Finals dominated the headlines of North American sports news.
ESPN: The Lakers with championship DNA are back!
Sports Illustrated: Wow? The "OK combination" showed its power again, leading the Lakers to another victory with both 20+ points!
(O is Odom’s O, K is Kobe’s K)
Los Angeles Times: After three years of hard work, the Lakers have taken the most solid step towards becoming a dynasty!
Los Angeles Today: Slaughtered the Spurs with 36 points, the bloodthirsty Lakers are resurrected!
After three years of waiting, the Los Angeles sports media on the West Coast has become active again.
At this time in previous years, there was nothing going on in Los Angeles. The Lakers players had already gone home to go fishing and pick up girls.
Now that the Lakers are resurrected, the sports media in Los Angeles have work to do again. At this moment, if you don't desperately send praises and don't work hard on the Lakers' breasts, how long will it take?
Lakers: Swollen? Don't come over here!
Media: It’s no use shouting until your throat breaks, so just obey!
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In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
May 25, AT-8-T Center Arena.
Night falls.
At this time, the Spurs' home court was hosting the G3 matchup with the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
The poisonous milk of the Los Angeles media obviously underestimated the Spurs' championship aspirations.
In the first quarter, the Big Three consisting of Kobe, Gasol and Su Bei were able to overpower the Spurs' DP combination in terms of offensive firepower and gain a 3-point lead.
However, in the second quarter of the game, the Yaodao who had stretched his hips in the first two games was resurrected.
Ginobili's three-pointers were always missed, and he made three of three. His breakthrough was extremely sharp, and he showed his true qualities as a demon knife. He became the most handsome guy on the court. He scored 14 points in a single quarter and led the Spurs to beat the Lakers by 28. With a 15-point attack wave, the Spurs took a 10-point lead in the first half.
Kobe's breakthrough was ruined.
No matter how unexpected he is, no matter how he is beaten, he will not sound the whistle.
Of course, when Kobe plays against the Spurs, he doesn't like to hit the basket. Instead, he likes to use mid-range shots to solve the Spurs.
Kobe was still in excellent condition, but unfortunately, his offensive firepower was offset by the convulsing Ginobili.
Where the Lakers lost was because they were not strong inside.
It was said that Odom's rotation can achieve the effect of dimensionality reduction?
Unexpectedly, after going 0-for-5 in the second quarter, he could also go 1-for-4 on free throws.
The media dared to say nonsense, but Odom actually believed it. Could it be that he had lost his status in a nightclub and could not get it back?
Such Odom is unreliable!
In the second half, the Spurs, who were in the lead, used a defensive court-control style to coach the Lakers.
In the third quarter of the game, the Lakers couldn't find any rhythm in their offense. Old guys like the Spurs could always interrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm and drag the game to their preferred rhythm.
Not only could they not recover the point difference, but they were still ahead by 2 points with a score of 18-20.
At the end of the first three quarters, the Lakers trailed the Spurs by 12 points.
12 points is nothing, the Lakers still have a chance.
In the fourth quarter of the game, Subei hit a three-pointer at the beginning.
Swish——!
The Lakers' counterattack came.
The gap has returned to 9 points, with three goals left!
Swish——!
Substitute Barry, a 37-year-old veteran, stood up and responded to Su Bei's three-pointer.
Basketball is not arithmetic!
Okay, please continue to calculate, how many points are left?
Next, leave it to Kobe.
"The Lakers are attacking, and Kobe is also firing from beyond the three-point line. Are you betting on whether there are bullets in his three-point pistol?
This is so messed up.
It was just a random throw. Kobe shot a total of 3 three-pointers in the first three quarters, and made zero of them. It was a lonely shot!
Do you dare to bet whether your three-point pistol has bullets?
Don’t you have any idea in your mind? Liang Jingru gives you courage..."
Swish——!
Kobe Bryant put on a flying show in the face.
Swish——!
Swish——!
Hit three three-pointers in a row.
I originally thought that Su Bei's A+ three-pointers were already very powerful, but I didn't expect that Kobe's three-pointers were even more powerful than him. Who is being unreasonable?
Even if he hits three three-pointers in a row, Kobe will still have a 50-50 shooting percentage on his next three-pointers.
Together with Jiangsu Bei, it rained three-pointers on the outside.
However, in the fourth quarter, it was the Lakers who lagged behind in offensive firepower.
“The Spurs were so accurate, they shot three three-pointers and shot 100%.
They also hit 72% of their two-point shots. The Spurs' offense is so efficient that they never miss a shot. "
In the fourth quarter, Kobe made 4 of 6 three-pointers and Su Bei made 2 of 3 three-pointers. The offensive firepower was not bad. However, in the offensive confrontation, the Lakers still fell behind with a score of 31 to 34. .
Buzz—!
As the buzzer sounds, the red light lights up, and the game time is over.
The score was 108 to 93. The Spurs had a 15-point advantage, defeating the Lakers and evening the score to 1-2.
Duncan made 8 of 17 shots, scored 22 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists, dominating the penalty area.
Parker made 9 of 15 shots and contributed 20 points and 5 assists.
Ginobili was not stretching his hips. He made 9 of 15 shots and 5 of 7 three-pointers. He scored 30 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. The demon knife was unsheathed once. The GDP Big Three combined to score 72 points. It was a powerful team. batch.
Kobe made 13 of 23 shots, 4 of 9 three-pointers, 0 of 1 free throws, and scored 30 points and 5 rebounds. His performance was pretty solid.
Gasol made 7 of 18 free throws, 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. His performance was average.
Odom made 2 of 11 shots and 3 of 8 free throws. He scored 7 points, 11 rebounds and 6 rebounds. It was a near triple-double performance. The Big Three scored 52 points together. The Lakers did not lose unfairly. .
"Treading on the Stars"
Um?
When winning, isn't Jiangsu Bei the Big Three? Take it off if you lose?
All right!
Even if we don't point it out, we are still good friends.
Su Bei's performance was mediocre, making 4 of 9 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, 2 of 3 free throws, scoring 13 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
Together with Kobe and Gasol, 30+15+13, that is, 58 points. Compared with the 72 points against GDP, it is still one word: miserable!
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Four days passed in the blink of an eye.
May 29, Staples Center Arena.
Here, the Western Conference G5 game is about to start. Outside the arena, fans in pairs and groups are queuing up to check in and enter the stadium in an orderly manner.
The fans wearing Lakers purple and gold jerseys all have happy smiles on their faces. Even if they are not smiling, their faces are relaxed.
"We are the Western Conference champions!
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"We, the Lakers, are back at the top!
"
"..."
A small group of die-hard fans had already shouted the championship slogan in advance and celebrated with cheerful high-fives to the fans who entered the stadium.
The fans' spontaneous celebration attracted the attention of media reporters.
"The Lakers are already 3-1 against the Spurs and have a match point in the Western Conference Finals.
How many more games do you think we can play in the Western Conference Finals? "The reporter asked.
“After Game 5, the Spurs can go home and cry.
After this game is over, our Lakers will be the Western Conference champions! "
"The Spurs have been a powerhouse in the Western Conference in recent years and have performed better than the Lakers. What is the reason that makes you firmly believe that the Lakers will win in G5?" the reporter asked.
"There is no reason! The Lakers must win!
If I have to find one reason, it's that the Spurs' bottom line... no, it's their trump card, has been revealed.
Although I don’t want to believe it, this is the situation: in G1, Ginobili made 3 of 13 shots and scored 10 points. In G2, he shot 2 of 8 and scored 7 points. In G3, he scored 30 points on 9 of 15 shots. In the G4 game, 2 of 8 were scored and 7 points were scored..."
Four feet turned into three irons, talking about Kobe.
In this series, the four-legged team has turned into a three-iron team, which feels like Ginobili.
After four games in the Western Conference, Ginobili won three games, and then the Spurs lost three games.
In the G3 game, although the Spurs defeated the Lakers and regained one city, the formula for winning has emerged. That is, the offensive firepower of Duncan and Parker alone cannot suppress the talented Lakers. .
The Spurs need Ginobili to step up and score at Kobe's level to ensure the Spurs win.
Verify that Ginobili is equal to Kobe?
This question is too difficult. After a few games, a blind cat can still encounter a dead mouse. However, Ginobili is really trying to perform at the level of Kobe in every game. He can't!
The G4 war is a miniature scene.
Ginobili's condition is getting worse again.
In the first three quarters of the game, the Lakers kept suppressing the Spurs in terms of score, winning by two or three points in each quarter. Although they could not open up the score or eliminate the suspense, the advantage of winning had been accumulated bit by bit. .
In the fourth quarter, the Spurs tried to counterattack, but in the end, they still fell short.
The score was 97 to 94, and the Spurs only lost by 3 points.
As long as Ginobili's offense is not 2-for-8, but one more three-pointer, the Spurs still have a chance. However, Ginobili's physical problems have always limited his performance.
The early consumption of the semi-finals has made Ginobili unable to recover. This is a hidden danger caused by the aging of the Spurs' lineup. Ginobili can withstand the first grade of junior high school, but cannot withstand the fifteenth grade.
At this moment, the arena was brightly lit and filled with people.
When warming up, save a few cents a day!
At this point, it is no longer necessary.
The Spurs' starting five are Fabricio Otto, Duncan, Bowen, Finley and Parker.
The Lakers' starting five are Gasol, Odom, Su Bei, Kobe and Fisher.
This game will be broadcast live on TNT radio, with Barkley and Kenny Smith as commentary partners.
"The Spurs have shown their cards, and now the score is 1 to 3 behind. This is the only card Povich has in his hand. He can only gamble on the status of the players."
"The Lakers still have a chance to adjust. Ariza was already able to play in Game 4.
If the Lakers lose in the G5 game, Bynum can come back early if necessary in the G6 game.
The Lakers are fighting a battle of wealth. If it weren't for injuries, the Spurs would have encountered a more powerful Lakers team.
Now the winning rate of 50-50 has become 80-20, and before the Spurs can despair..."
The game begins.
Beep——!
Duncan finally beat Gasol and scored the first offense for the Spurs.
Duncan stormed to the basket, causing Gasol's hitter to foul.
On the free throw line, 1 of 2 free throws opened the scoring account for the Spurs.
Next, Duncan continued to play music and then fight during the offense, either playing hard or assisting, helping the Spurs build a lead.
Parker's sharp breakthroughs frequently scored points on Fisher.
Finley's sword suddenly became immortal. He hit a three-point shot and a two-point cut.
In the first quarter of the game, the Spurs, who took a chance, showed great strength and beat the Lakers with a score of 28 to 15.
They took a 15-point lead in the first quarter.
“No one expected that the Spurs could still play, and no one else had this tenacity.
It’s never easy to crack the Spurs’ hard nut..."
Kobe was 2 of 5, Gasol was 2 of 9, Fisher was 0 of 3, Odom was 1 of 2, Su Bei was 2 of 3... With such determination and state, it is difficult to compete with the Spurs. Having an advantage.
In the second quarter, the Lakers did not take a break. The main players continued to fight. Only Fisher, who was in poor condition, was replaced and replaced by Falmar.
"What's the matter?
Parker was actually looked down upon by Farmar, making only 2 of 8 shots.
Duncan was also lost in the trap between Gasol and Su Bei, making only 1 of 4 shots.
There is only one Ginobili left, and Kobe is still watching over him. There is no chance, 1 for 2..."
The so-called GDP, in the second quarter, scored 2+4+2=8 points.
None of them compare to Kobe's 9-point performance of 4-for-6 shooting and 1-for-1 free throws.
In the second quarter, the Lakers beat the Spurs with a score of 29-20 and recovered 9 points.
In the first half of the game, there were only 6 points.
After all, it's only two and three points.
Back in the second half, at the beginning of the game, Su Bei scored a three-pointer against Finley's defense.
Later, Kobe also copied his homework and scored a three-pointer.
Subsequently, the Lakers made consecutive three-pointers, but failed to hit, and only made 2 of 5 shots.
However, in the third quarter, the Lakers achieved a lead in the score.
"I just want to survive while leading. Playing against the Lakers is not a Landlord match.
Therefore, delaying time is useless.
Not only could he not defend the Lakers, he also messed up his own offense..."
The aging of the lineup makes the Spurs firmly believe in the concept of defense and delaying time.
Instead of like in the 2013/14 season, the Spurs also had an aging lineup, but they chose to compete with the Heat offensively, and then actually defeated them.
Now is the era of defense. After the Spurs take the lead, they want to control the rhythm.
It's just a pity that the triangle offensive tactics coached by Jackson are really difficult to freeze the offense, especially with Kobe who has no solution. What can you do to support it?
Besides, the Lakers' offense was not very good either, and they scored an average of 22 points. The reason for the lead was not that our team was too strong, but that the opponent was too bad. The Spurs only scored 15 points.
Ginobili made 0 of 3 shots, Finley made 0 of 2 shots, plus Duncan made 2 of 6 shots = 0 of 4 shots. With Wolong Chufeng in the formation, it is really not easy to score points!
In the fourth quarter of the game, Kobe, who only rested for 2 minutes, continued to fight.
A wave of three-point shots at the start.
Swish——!
bingo!
The score difference became 4 points.
The main players of the Lakers don't rest, and the Spurs can only fight with their main players in this situation.
Duncan made a strong play, and Ginobili assisted on the cut and scored two points.
Swish——!
The point difference returned to 2 points.
"The Lakers attacked, Kobe broke through, passed the ball behind his back, Su Bei received the ball, and also shot a three-pointer..."
Swish——!
Still on target!
The score difference became 5 points.
Duncan was worthy of the Stone Buddha and continued to attack the penalty area and received consecutive free throws. He made all 4 free throws and brought the score back to 1 point.
Kobe just missed a three-pointer and immediately converted a two-pointer. Bowen couldn't stop it.
Swish——!
The score difference became 3 points.
The Spurs' offensive substitutions turned into Parker and Kobe Bryant scoring soaring points... No, it was Parker alone, Kobe Bryant and Su Bei.
The fourth quarter was full of firepower, making 5 of 7 shots, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and scored 11 points in a single quarter.
However, there is no comparison.
Kobe made 6 of 11 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 17 points in a single quarter.
And Su Bei made 2 of 3 shots, 2 of 2 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 8 points.
The Lakers' golden guns reappeared, scoring 25 points in a single quarter.
The Spurs' GDP was still good for Parker. Duncan made 1 of 4 shots and 4 of 6 free throws, scoring 6 points. Ginobili continued to pull his hips and made 1 of 3 shots, scoring only 2 points.
In the offensive confrontation, the Lakers turned up the tone. What did the Spurs do to respond?
They were directly bombarded by the Lakers with a 36-29 offensive, losing the G5 victory and the Western Conference Finals series.
Buzz—!
As the buzzer sounds, the red light lights up, and the game time is over.
The score was 102 to 94. The Lakers had an 8-point advantage and defeated the Spurs. The series score was 4 to 1 and they won the Western Conference Championship trophy.
Four years later, since 2004, the Lakers have reached the finals again.
Kobe made 16 of 30 shots, 2 of 6 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws. He scored 39 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds. He was the best player in the league.
Gasol made 5 of 15 shots, 2 of 4 free throws, and scored 12 points. Just looking at the score of 100 million would be a stretch. However, he got 19 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocks. His other statistics were very amazing. My sister-in-law is very versatile.
Odom made 5 of 10 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 13 points and 8 rebounds, which was pretty good.
Su Bei made 6 of 10 shots and 4 of 8 three-pointers. He scored 16 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds. His performance was also very strong.
Duncan was also very good, making 7 of 19 shots and 5 of 9 free throws. He scored 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, a super triple-double performance.
Parker made 11 of 22 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and scored 23 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds, which was pretty decent.
Ginobili's demon sword is no longer demonic. He made 3 of 8 shots and only had 9 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, which was not even enough to feed the cat.
GDP is completely without G. With the presence of Wolong like Ginobili, the Spurs did not lose unfairly!
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