In the opening game of the 2009-10 season, no one expected it to be so fierce.
First of all, it must be related to the Lakers' uneven lineup. Gasol's absence has greatly weakened the Lakers' integrity.
The Lakers had no one to effectively match up with Randolph on both offense and defense, forcing Artest to be out of position to defend Randolph, which gave Thornton a chance.
In addition to the key pass just now, Thornton also scored 11 points by stealing chickens. Four Clippers scored in double figures.
The most critical figures on the Clippers' side are Randolph and Curry. Randolph has scored 24 points, the highest score on the team.
Although he played a bit alone in the game, scoring goals may be the most important thing. When the Clippers have no other stable scoring points, Randolph's low-post offense is the foundation for the whole team to withstand.
Curry's two three-pointers at the last moment made the game suspenseful.
On the Clippers' bench, Dunleavy first praised Curry's three-pointer, "It was a beautiful shot, very well done!"
But then he criticized: "But your first three-point shot was a little hasty. If it goes in, it's a good shot. If you don't, we may have to deal with it this time."
Curry nodded, but he was still secretly happy. If he had the opportunity in the future, he would still have to shoot the sudden attack three-pointer. That was his style of play.
Manager Smart will support him anyway.
At this time, Min Congda felt anxious, thinking: "What tactics will the Lakers use in the end? Using Kobe to attract double-teams, and then playing inside will be the safest choice. The Clippers' defensive wings have big holes at the bottom. Artest or Odom are good at setting up ambush, and Kobe is also a very good choice to attract the defense in the high post, pass the ball to the inside, and catch the ball and rush to the basket."
"Even if they don't score, with Bynum's high point, the Lakers have a second chance to attack."
Min Congda has already arranged tactics for the Lakers. As long as Thornton is still on the court, the Clippers' wing defense will always be a problem.
Davis and Curry lack sufficient defensive coverage and pressure. Dunleavy will definitely arrange for them to keep an eye on Kobe. Even Randolph on the inside may step in to assist. Kaman is the only real guardian of the three-second zone. .
"But Deng will probably replace Curry and let Gordon play? That's not bad, but there is a problem with Gordon playing defense."
Just as Min Congda was thinking about it, Dunleavy replaced Curry with Gordon for this crucial defense.
The Lakers' timeout also ended. Odom sent a sideline ball and the ball was given to Kobe. Kobe held the ball at the top of the key and faced Gordon who was guarding him.
"Very good, Gordon replaced Curry. Although Gordon has better defensive ability than Curry, he has a problem, that is, fouls! This kid has five fouls on his back, and he will definitely not dare to take action easily. When the foul count is up, he will foul again. Gordon will definitely be careful when it comes to sending his opponent to the free throw line."
"Kobe can take advantage of this weakness to break through and attack on his own, or as he just thought, distribute the ball to the inside. If there is a chance on the baseline, Artest is ready to cut to the basket. Kobe... digs! ! Why did you just throw a three-pointer!!!"
Just when Min Congda designed various reasonable tactical options for Kobe, Kobe faced Gordon and actually chose a strong three-point shot from the top of the arc!
The arc of the ball was somewhat flat as soon as it was released, and it hit the front of the basket. The rebound was grabbed by Kaman, and the Clippers had a chance to equalize the score!
Min Congda sat in the audience with his mouth wide open, filled with confusion. Why didn't Kobe Bryant break through or pass the ball to his teammates?
What does it mean to pull directly from the top of the arc? If you don't want to break through, you can pass the ball, or cooperate. Wouldn't it be more comfortable to catch the ball and then shoot?
Baron Davis held the ball through halftime and then called a timeout. There were only 26 seconds left in the game.
If the Clippers score, they have a chance to equalize or even overtake!
Staples fans are in a very calm mood. After all, there have been too many dramas like this here and everyone is used to it.
Kobe always gives the fans some suspense, and maybe the best result won't be given until the last moment. Of course, it may also be GG.
Min Congda still couldn't understand Kobe's choice. He turned sideways and asked Stern, "Why didn't Kobe pass the ball just now?"
Stern looked at Min Congda with a surprised expression and said: "Pass? Then he is not Kobe. You don't know him well enough."
Min Congda smiled, and he understood something today. If he loses tonight, Kobe's name will be written down in the notebook.
The timeout ended quickly, and Dunleavy replaced Curry on the field. Obviously, Dunleavy wanted to use Curry's three-point threat to open up the Lakers' defensive formation.
On the Lakers bench, Phil Jackson didn't ask why Kobe took a hard shot instead of using a tactic. He knew Kobe, and Kobe must have had his own ideas when doing so, and Jackson was willing to let the players play according to their own ideas.
Kobe's idea is very simple: "That kid Curry just forced a shot, and I have to make one too..."
Dunleavy arranged a tactic in which Randolph supported the pick-and-roll from a high position. Davis received the ball and Curry acted as an ambush to open up space in the bottom corner.
Curry replaced Thornton, so Gordon continued to stay on the court. The Clippers played a three-back combination to widen the space on the court.
Serving from the sideline, Kaman gave the ball to Davis. It was not Kobe who defended Davis, but Fisher, the veteran.
Who is Kobe watching?
He's staring at Curry!
Curry used two three-pointers to finally win the opportunity to face off against Kobe in this game.
This is an affirmation for Curry, and it is also a huge pressure on Curry.
It was impossible for Kobe to let Curry take a step away like Fisher did. He stared at Curry from the bottom corner.
"Can you still shoot three-pointers? Can you still shoot?" Kobe did not forget to attack Curry mentally.
"Who missed the three-pointer?" Curry also got angry and fired back directly.
The ball went to Davis, the Clippers' key attack.
Curry began to run away, using flexible steps and screens to get rid of Kobe's defense.
When Kobe was young, he started out as a defensive player. Now that he is older, his legs and feet are not as good as they used to be.
Curry's running range is huge, making it difficult for Kobe to keep up.
"Oops, why are you staring at Curry? Curry is just ambushing, run away... it's over!"
Curry ran all over the frontcourt and knocked out all the Lakers players. Kobe was still following him happily.
Gordon used Curry's cross screen to slide to the baseline, and used Randolph's blocker to get rid of Artest.
Then he received a pass from Davis who was pretending to break through at a 45-degree angle on the right side. He made a slight adjustment after receiving the ball and shot a three-pointer!
"Don't come in, don't come in, don't come in!"
Min Congda shouted in his heart not to score, but the ball hit the center of the basket with a "swish" sound, and Gordon hit a three-pointer!
The Clippers overtook at the last moment! 89:88, the Clippers reversed the game, leaving only the last 7 seconds for the Lakers.
Min Congda stood up and sat back in his seat dejectedly, sighing deep in his heart, Lakers, Lakers, why are they so unsatisfactory?
Stern saw Min Congda's slack look and said, "Smart, the game is not over yet. The Lakers have Kobe, so you guys should be careful."
Yes, Stern is right, the Lakers have Kobe and there are 7 seconds left, maybe there will be a buzzer-beater!
Min Congda cheered up again. At this time, the two sides entered the final game, with continuous pauses, one for you and one for me.
In the last minute, it took 15 minutes to finish. Min Congda was restless, and those who didn't know thought he had gambled.
After repeated pauses and psychological games, the game ushered in the final decisive moment.
It was Odom who still served the ball from the sideline, and the Clippers strictly defended Kobe and double-teamed him.
As a result, Odom did not pass the ball to Kobe, but passed the ball to Fisher at the far end!
Fisher caught the ball, shot away Thornton with a fake shot, rushed into the basket and faced Randolph's throw!
The winning goal!
The ball made a circle on the basket, but fell out of the basket and was grabbed by Chris Kaman for a backboard!
Kaman threw the ball forward before the opponent fouled. Curry received the ball and dribbled like a monkey to avoid Kobe's foul.
At this time, the game end light comes on and the game is over!
The score was fixed at 89:88.
The Clippers actually beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 1 point on the road and won their first victory of the new season. Curry threw the ball high into the air!
The few Clippers fans in the arena cheered for joy, and the players were as happy as if they were celebrating Christmas!
They hugged each other and enjoyed the unexpected victory and the rare status of Los Angeles winners.
Ada was so happy that she almost jumped up, but when she saw Manager Smart sitting motionless in his seat, she immediately stopped smiling.
"This is just the first game of the season. The Lakers' lineup is still incomplete, and there is still a long way to go... Manager Smart can still keep his composure."
But she didn't know that beneath Min Congda's calm appearance, there was a turbulent heart.
"Bald No. 2, you and I are inseparable. If I have the chance, I will destroy you. I will definitely destroy you."
"It doesn't matter if the defense can't stop you, but you still can't make the final shot? Have you blocked a shot for your head coach or given birth to a baby? Can you stay on the court forever?"
"Calm down, calm down, you have to go to the press conference, calm down...smile, smile...wuwuwu..."
