Chapter 1242 1241. A Crucial Battle (4/10, Please Vote)

Chapter 1242 1241. Crucial Battle (410 for monthly votes)

Yao Ming scored more than 20 points in the first two games, which was lower than the performance required for the Lakers to win.

After all, on the Hawks side, Liu Mang scored more than 30 points and McGrady averaged a triple-double. The two core data of the Hawks, who have strength advantages, are explosive. The normal performance of the drug-taking combination is obviously not enough. But in this game, first of all, Yao Ming's 36 points contained the basket, and Kobe had a perfect mid-range singles opportunity, just like when he cooperated with O'Neal, and the three-point shooters on the outside could score, giving Kobe and Yao Ming better singles opportunities.

The Hawks themselves did not perform well enough. The long journey counted as one of them. The Lakers players could go home and rest when they returned to Los Angeles, and they were playing at home. Yao Ming's whistles were a little too much, mainly because he played fiercely and the Hawks defended more, so there were more fouls.

The Hawks expected to lose this game. The Lakers would definitely fight hard in this game. Therefore, no matter how bad the Hawks were in this game, they still fought hard and successfully found some form in the fourth quarter. When they were closest to a comeback, they narrowed the gap to 1 point. However, Yao Ming, who had already scored 28 points in the first three quarters, scored 8 points in the last quarter, which was unexpected.

Yao Ming's physical fitness was not enough to support him to play like in the finals, but in the fourth quarter, he relied on his soft touch and height advantage to shoot high in the three-second zone and scored 8 points, continuing the Lakers' offensive in the first three quarters.

The Lakers sometimes encounter difficult opponents. Yao Ming played too much time in the first three quarters, and fell into Kobe's singles in the last quarter. The main reason is that the team's offensive continuity is not enough. The main reason for this lack of continuity is obviously that Yao Ming's link is broken. Yao Ming can't score and can't contain the inside defense.

But today Yao Ming exploded, with Kobe's 34 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the team, and Odom's rebounding defense when Yao Ming didn't rebound well, leading the team to score 117 points.

The Hawks didn't feel too disappointed in this game, they just played well.

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The drug-taking combination went crazy and won a game, giving some fans who wanted to see the Hawks lose the finals a glimmer of hope, but more people were very rational at this time.

The drug-taking combination played so well in the first three quarters, leading by more than ten points in the third quarter, and almost being overtaken in the fourth quarter. If Kobe and Yao Ming hadn't teamed up to score 17 points in the last quarter and led the Lakers to stabilize, they would have played so well and almost been killed by the Hawks with abnormal three-point shooting.

People are more optimistic about the Hawks.

The Hawks played too terribly in the first two games, even in the third game when they didn't perform well, they played well.

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The Hawks lost the third game, although they were not very sad. No matter the public opinion or the players themselves, they did not think that losing was a big deal.

This game was definitely a convincing defeat. The drug combination and Odom played very well, but it was still a bit troublesome for the Hawks.

We can't give the Lakers a chance to really gain momentum!

Being chased to 1-2 is acceptable, but being chased to 2-2 is not okay. The team with home advantage in the finals is two home games and then three consecutive away games. Once careless, it is really possible to go from 2-0 with complete suppression to a dangerous situation!

But overall, the Hawks are very confident!

It just needs more attention. The Lakers' outbreak was unexpected. Although they almost turned the game around in the end, they still failed to turn the game around. Their own inside foul protection was not done well, and there are many things to pay attention to.

So the Hawks were fully focused. On June 11, the rest day between the third and fourth games of the finals, they carefully studied the shortcomings of the second game, as well as the problems of improper response when chasing points and resuming momentum.

It was these small places that were not vigilant enough, and they expanded little by little.

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The finals were still so tight. Soon, on June 12, the day of the fourth game of the finals arrived.

After warming up, Liu Mang went to the bathroom to look in the mirror and admire his "beautiful face". As an arsonist, a criminal who set fire to women's hearts, Liu Mang admired his face and thought about some things.

This game must be won. If possible, win the championship in these three away games!

Then the most important thing is to destroy the Lakers' fighting spirit.

How can we destroy their fighting spirit? This is difficult. The Lakers have Kobe Bryant. This team has a strong heart. They were beaten so badly in the first two games, but they still fought hard in the third game. They took advantage of the right time, place and people to win a normal victory. They would not give up even if they lost the fourth game. The little blacksmith is quite good at this.

In addition, there is the matter of the Finals MVP, which must be fought for.

Then you have to play a little differently... You have to play a powerful feeling that makes them despair!

Use Kobe's star card?

Originally, Liu Mang was going to use this to establish an advantage in this year's finals, but he didn't expect that without this, the advantage would be so great. It would be a bit of a waste to use this star card. The special edition of the peak Kobe star card of the whole game should be used when there is a greater demand in the future, such as the World Championships, or the key games of the next season.

Then...

Liu Mang's attention is on Curry's star card!

The three-pointer will become more and more important in the future. This is the general trend. After last season, Korver and Calderon were already targeted by other teams. Fortunately, they successfully renewed their contracts. Korver played a great role in the regular season, and the playoffs still need to be honed.

Liu Mang felt that it was time for him to promote the importance of three-pointers. Moreover, thinking of Curry entering the NBA in the future, his nickname is "the poor version of Ace"...

Liu Mang was excited just thinking about it!

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At 6:10 pm, Liu Mang and his teammates entered the Staples Center together.

The fans in Los Angeles are very excited now. After the first two games, the Lakers fans were almost desperate, but there was hope in the third game!

Although the opponent's three-pointer was not accurate and the drug combination broke out in the last quarter, they narrowly defeated the Hawks, but there is always hope!

When Liu Mang was the last player to appear on the visiting team, he received overwhelming boos.

Liu Mang is used to being booed in Los Angeles. He beat the Clippers by 90 points and defeated the Lakers in the finals. The Lakers are at a disadvantage in the finals again this time, so they will definitely boo.

The two teams did not communicate much before the game. Now is the most important moment. If the Lakers win the fourth game, there is still hope. If they lose, they will most likely lose the championship at home.

The goal of the Hawks is to win the championship away from home!

When it was almost half past six, the referee signaled the starters of the two teams to appear.

Liu Mang said to the system in his heart: "Use Curry's star card!"