"Lee increased his personal offense in the second half, and the Knicks' players' condition also improved."
"Their defense and running were more active than in the first half, and the point difference was narrowing."
Smith explained: "The suspense of the game is back. The Knicks told the Lakers that they will not surrender easily."
Pause back.
Kobe wanted to stay in the low post on the right side, and Fisher passed the ball over.
Kobe held the ball and beat Li Yan in singles. The continuous physical confrontation was not difficult for Li Yan.
What's difficult is that Kobe's shoulder fakes are highly inducing and can cause defensive players to make wrong judgments.
Kobe's fake move didn't fool Li Yan, but he still turned over and leaned back.
Li Yan made the correct judgment and jumped up with all his strength.
Li Yan's ability to stay in the air is even stronger than that of Kobe, but Kobe still stretched his position and threw the ball.
The basketball passed over Li Yan's fingertips, and "Wha!" hit the net.
60 to 55!
"Fuck!" Li Yan felt that he was off the mark. His defense was already in place, but he still became Kobe's "picturesque" backdrop.
Kobe is still at his peak this season, and his scoring ability is well deserved to be the first in the league.
Seeing Kobe like this, Li Yan was also very stressed.
Li Yan also understood the Hornets' defensive strategy at this time. Just ask, why did you put so much effort into the ball just now?
It is actually more cost-effective to just stand still and watch the basketball go into the basket.
Knicks offense.
Li Yan dribbled to the frontcourt. Kobe was well prepared this time. He let Li Yan take a step, which gave him more time to follow Li Yan's change of direction.
Li Yan's current shooting ability with the ball is very average. This is the reason why Kobe dared to let Li Yan go.
Kobe's defense was very good, and Li Yan could only cover.
Randolph stepped up to respond, and Li Yan went around with the ball.
Randolph's body is very strong, and the quality of this screen is very high.
Li Yan got rid of Kobe and faced Bynum's defense change.
Li Yan made a large crossover and accelerated past the "little shark".
Gasol was pulled to the outside by Yi Jianlian. At this time, the Lakers' inside line was completely empty.
Li Yan jumped off the ground and flew for a layup.
The ball goes in! 60 to 57!
Li Yan was not willing to be outdone.
Fans at Madison Garden continued to cheer for Li Yan.
"Lee, come on!"
"Li's movements are so cool."
“The direction change is so smooth, it’s like a bigger Ai.”
Lakers round.
Still giving the ball to Kobe in the low post, it's still a duel between Li Yan and Kobe.
This round is still very close, with top offense and defense directly colliding.
Gasol stepped forward to connect, but Kobe did not pass the ball.
He wants to do it himself.
Li Yan's performance also aroused Kobe's competitive spirit.
Unlike some smart players, Kobe Bryant plays with a certain axis. When he wants to attack, even if the king comes, don't even think about him passing the ball.
Li Yan's long arms completely blocked Kobe's sight, but the ball still bounced off the basket twice and fell into the basket.
62 to 57!
With a picturesque fade away, after scoring the goal, Kobe pretended to be Li Yan: "Boy, you defended well, but it's a pity that you met me."
Li Yan pouted: "It's a lucky ball. Do you think you are handsome? My evaluation is not as good as Ai."
Kobe wanted to say something else, but Li Yan ignored him and turned around to catch the ball.
Li Yan faced Kobe with the ball. Kobe's defense was indeed very good, and Li Yan was not obsessed with going one-on-one.
Yi Jianlian and Randolph provided echelon coverage on the right side, and Li Yan's breakthrough instantly disrupted the Lakers' defense.
When the Lakers surrounded Li Yan, Li Yan's pass penetrated the Lakers' defense and gave the ball to Artest on the other side. Shubao Pavilion
Artest's hand came down from outside the three-point line, and the basketball drew an arc. "Whoosh!" It hit the net!
62 to 60!
The Knicks narrowed the point difference to 2 points, and Madison Garden was boiling.
Next round.
Kobe also wanted to beat Li Yan, but this time his shot hit the basket.
Bynum fouled while fighting for a rebound, and the Knicks had the ball.
Li Yan took the ball to the frontcourt.
After consecutive singles, Kobe's attention on the defensive end has declined.
Li Yan first passed the ball to Randolph, then ran without the ball to get rid of Kobe, then received Randolph's pass, cut and pulled the lever for a layup.
62 to 62! The Knicks finally tied the score.
"Wow! The Knicks tied the game."
"Lee's rhythm is much better than in the first half. He posed a problem for the Lakers."
"Even Kobe Bryant can't completely block Li Yan, and Li Yan's passing can find the weaknesses in the Lakers' defense."
"The Lakers have entered the Knicks' rhythm. If this continues, they will be in trouble."
"Look at Phil Jackson's adjustment. He is one of the greatest coaches in NBA history."
Smith and Barkley analyze the situation on the court.
…………
In the third quarter, Kobe increased his personal offense, which made him less focused on the defensive end.
Li Yan was also freed from tight defense, and his offensive series helped the Knicks even the point difference.
The most terrible thing is that Li Yan does not show any signs of fatigue and his physical strength is still abundant.
During the timeout just now, Li Yan took the time to run to the sidelines and show off his affection to "Taylor Swift".
The female fans at the scene were all very envious of "Taylor Swift". With Li Yan's physical fitness and endurance, who wouldn't be confused after seeing this!
Pause back.
The Knicks, who were already gaining momentum, played more proactively. On the Lakers' side, Bynum and Gasol were both replaced by Jackson.
Kobe's continuous scoring helped the Lakers barely bite the score.
The situation of the game turned to the Knicks' side.
At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led the Lakers by 4 points 80-76.
In the third quarter, the Knicks beat the Lakers 33-20 in a single quarter!
Lakers bench.
"Zen Master" Jackson didn't get angry, and he didn't rush to deploy tactics.
Instead, he asked Kobe: "Kobe, what do you think of Lee's performance?"
Kobe wiped his sweat with a towel and said: "Lee's impact is very strong, similar to Ai and Dwyane Wade, but his passing ability is something others do not have."
"Can you completely guard him?" Phil Jackson asked.
Kobe thought for a while and said: "If you put all your energy into the defensive end, I think you can try it, otherwise it won't work at all. This guy's physical fitness is more terrifying than LeBron. He is simply a monster."
Phil Jackson nodded and said: "Kobe, we have an advantage inside. Paul (Gasol) and Andrew (Bynum) are enough to destroy the Knicks' defense."
"I need you to seal Li Yan so that we can win the game. Can you do it?"
Kobe nodded: "Leave it to me!"
After communicating with Kobe, "Zen Master" Jackson picked up the tactical board:
"Hey kids, cheer up, let's teach the New Yorkers a lesson, this is our fourth quarter strategy..."
If you think "NBA Start Template Magician Leads Iverson" is exciting, please paste the following URL and share it with your friends. Thank you for your support!
(Website of this book: )
