Chapter 676 [Team and Lone Wolf]

Kobe held the ball in isolation, swaying left and right, and finally missed Tony Allen's pull-up jumper. He could always create opportunities and avoid blocks, but there was no way to get rid of Tony Allen completely.

In Yang Rui's previous life, the Spurs' Kawhi Leonard won two Defensive Player of the Year awards and was considered the best perimeter defender. However, just looking at the perimeter single defense ability, he dare not say that he is better than Tony Allen.

What's really great about Leonard is his comprehensive ability to help defend. He can defend multiple positions. With a wave of his long arm, he can reduce the opponent's movement space by half as long as he makes a movement to grab the ball.

Leonard's speed is average, and when he defends a fast point guard, he is easily passed. Tony Allen defends defenders and is very difficult to get past. What he is best at is "matching up" with his opponents.

I don't know much about offense, but... don't even think about it!

Love has integrated into the Lakers' offensive rhythm. After Kobe finished his fake move, he immediately cut in the air, rushed to grab the offensive rebound, made a second offensive throw, and avoided Griffin's defensive ball to score. 15 to 6.

The Clippers' offense still uses the same tactics, and Paul is the kind of person who will fight endlessly as long as the tactics are effective. He and Griffin played a pick-and-roll and went to the left. Gay stood outside the right three-point line and drew Kobe away.

Paul took the ball and brought it to 45 degrees. He half-turned and glanced at Griffin's position. Griffin didn't make a cut and was preparing to practice a jump shot in the open space. Nash failed to defend once and didn't pursue the defense.

Paul dribbled the ball under his crotch and redirected his left hand toward the baseline. His center of gravity was very low. He relied on his rhythm and speed to pass Love and get to the basket.

Luol Deng's defense blocked Paul's shooting space. Paul calmly jumped to the center, gained space by taking off, and transferred the ball to the right corner with both hands. Korver was empty.

This is the person who is least able to defend against the air. Korver takes the shot easily. The arc of the ball is very high and it hits the net hollowly. 18 to 6.

Paul's sixth assist, and all the Clippers' goals after the opening were related to him.

Kobe stood on the right side at a 70-degree angle and watched Korver take action, but did not go to defend. Kobe's defensive ability has also declined. After 2008, he was accustomed to focusing on the offensive end. At most, he only competed for a period of time when his opponents scored consecutively. His help defense is much laxer than before.

Byron Scott finally requested a timeout, emphasized defense and made substitutions. Odom came off and replaced Outlaw.

This is a targeted adjustment. Outlaw mainly plays small forward. He is very mobile and can shoot three-pointers from a distance. He and Luol Deng are both swings at the 3 and 4 positions, so they can rotate outside and supplement defense. It will all be better.

The game continued, and the Lakers finally prevented the Clippers from attacking twice. Paul and Griffin missed their jumpers.

Kobe broke through and caused a foul on Tony Allen and made two free throws. 18 to 8.

Yang Rui made a substitution when the ball was dead. Guy came off the court and Mahinmi came on, adding a big man.

Kenny Smith said: "Jerry Young has sent a big man. Is the timing of this substitution correct? The Lakers are now using a small ball strategy, and the players can open up and shoot."

Barkley said: "Mahinmi is pretty good at guarding pick-and-rolls and moves quickly, but I don't think Jerry sent him to defend. Love can only defend one person. If Mahinmi goes to the basket to play, it will be bad for the Lakers." Defend."

Barkley guessed correctly. After the ball was released, Paul and Mahinmi played a pick-and-roll, attracting Outlaw to change defense, and then passed the ball to Griffin on the right.

Gay rested, Kobe defended Tony Allen, and Griffin played Love in isolation.

Griffin is a playmaking forward with broad vision. He took a step toward Love, attracted the defense, and passed the ball into the middle. Mahinmi cut through.

Outlaw is 206cm tall and weighs only 95kg. Mahinmi is a hunk of 211cm tall and weighs 119kg. He caught the ball and relied on Outlaw to force a layup. The referee blew the whistle and two free throws were made.

Mahinmi made two free throws, 20-8.

The Lakers attacked, the four players opened up, and the ball passed to Kobe again.

As long as the opponent doesn't double-team, Kobe's choice will always be singles.

He does not believe that his teammates are more efficient than him in single combat.

Kobe dribbled the ball from his hip and turned around. He made a jumper from the right corner to avoid the block and the ball went in. 20 to 10.

The Clippers attacked, Paul and Mahinmi played a pick-and-roll and went to the left. Their breakthrough attracted Outlaw to switch defenses and led him to the basket. He half-turned and threw the ball away and passed it to the center. Mahinmi jumped up from an air cut and dunked the basketball with both hands. Nash was squeezed behind him.

22 to 10, Paul’s seventh assist.

Mahinmi scored 4 points in a row after coming on the court. He completed the tasks assigned by Yang Rui very well and took advantage of his physical advantages.

Mahinmi's biggest advantage lies in his team attributes. As early as 2005, he was selected by the Spurs with the 28th pick in the first round. He did not join immediately, but chose to hone his skills in the French League.

The physical fitness of European players is generally not comparable to that of NBA players. They pay more attention to teamwork, basic skills, and playing with precision. Mahinmi's basic skills were very solid, and he didn't sign with the Spurs until 2007.

The reason why he hasn't played well until now is because Mahinmi was very unlucky. He was seriously injured in the first two seasons. He only played 6 games for the Spurs in the first season. In the 2008-09 season, he was reimbursed for ankle surgery. In the 2009-10 season, Mahinmi only played 26 games for the Spurs, playing 6.3 minutes and scoring 3.9 points and 2 rebounds.

The Spurs did not renew Mahinmi's contract because of his injury risks. Yang Rui did not have this concern. In his previous life, Mahinmi began to get rid of bad luck this season and got better and better.

Mahinmi, who was born on November 5, 1986, is only 24 years old this year and still has great potential. He has been reused in the Clippers. Paul is good at cooperating with air-cutting insiders, and he can also perform offensively with Mahinmi.

The Lakers attacked, Nash brought it to the frontcourt to Kobe, who brought it to the left to single out Tony Allen, turned around and shot a fadeaway jumper. He gradually found the feeling. This move was not easy to block, and the ball was scored again. 22 to 12.

The audience applauded even more enthusiastically, and most people hoped that Kobe would score high points. Even if the Lakers lost, it would be worth the price of admission.

Paul organizes, attracts the defense after the screen, and separates the ball. Korver relies on the screen to escape from the side, catches the ball and shoots a three-pointer. The shot is very fast, and Love changes defense a little slowly.

The sharpshooter didn't score every time. The ball missed the basket and Luol Deng grabbed the backcourt rebound.

Barkley said with a smile: "The game lasted 6 minutes. Luol Deng, who started the game, finally got the data. This seemed to be his first time touching the ball in the game. After the game, reporters should interview him and ask him how he felt about joining the Lakers. .”

Luol Deng feels the same as Iguodala did, and is planning to apply for a trade this summer and leave the Lakers. In 2008, he renewed his contract with the 76ers for 6 years and 80 million, which did not expire until 14 years. He couldn't wait that long.

However, Luol Deng did not lose his mind on the court. He passed the ball to Nash, went to the frontcourt and continued to play according to the tactics.

The Lakers' offense was still the same tactic. The four players were separated, and Kobe was the main attacker with the ball. This time he stepped on the right side and forced a breakthrough but was blocked by Tony Allen. He protected the basketball with his back and turned to the middle to shoot a fadeaway jumper, avoiding the block. Cover is out.

Luol Deng saw the opportunity and made an air cut, grabbed the offensive rebound, and sent the ball out to the outside.

Griffin retreated, leaving Love free. The latter caught the ball on the right and hit an open three-pointer. 22 to 15.

Both sides have been working hard to attack. The Clippers rely on the overall team, and the Lakers rely on Kobe Bryant's offense and rebounds.

The Lakers' defensive holes could not be made up. Paul and Korver scored consecutive three-pointers, and the point difference gradually widened.

The Clippers led 37-25 in the first quarter. Yang Rui kept Tony Allen guarding Kobe Bryant alone. Curry did not play.

On the surface, he said that he didn't take the Lakers seriously, but in his heart he hoped that the director would win a big victory. He wanted to lead the team to torture the lone wolf.