Chapter 144 Actually, My Name Is Lin MuHuamichi!
"beep!"
The referee's whistle sounded, but it did not indicate an out of bounds, but a defensive foul by Lin Ying.
If you don't make such a fuss, you really think the referee is blind with his clothes!
Kobe got two free throw opportunities.
When he got to the free throw line, he glanced at Lin Ying.
Lin Ying's expression didn't change much.
If you have carefully observed his game, you will find that he looks for the penalty scale first in many cases.
Especially when defending one-on-one, only by grasping the scale well can the defensive intensity be maximized.
Kobe made two free throws.
The Lakers lead 8-4.
Looking back, Anthony caught the ball and took a shot before being double-teamed, which also caused Radmanovic's thug to foul.
After experiencing San Antonio's defensive pressure, he felt that the air in Los Angeles was so fresh!
Anthony also made two free throws, and the Nuggets still clung to the score!
Kobe continued to catch the ball and faced the frame.
Although Lin Ying was called for a foul on the ball just now, it still made him feel threatened. This time he used his steps more.
He made a fake shot and turned around to take a step forward. After realizing that Lin Ying could not be shaken off, he made another emergency stop fake shot. Then he stood on his pivot foot, fought for a while, then turned around and took a step with his non-pivot foot. He turned around in the air and adjusted his shooting posture to release.
This series of technical moves is dazzling.
In fact, the previous ones were Kobe's signature up and down steps, and Lin Ying also followed them.
But at the end of the fight, Lin Ying was too late to get out.
This is also the most difficult point for Kobe to guard against.
He knows all the offensive weapons and can hit from any area.
It's a fake move. If you don't put enough pressure on the defense, it will turn into a shot opportunity in minutes.
But once you increase your defensive intensity, your defensive center of gravity will inevitably move. If it moves, it will become a fake move again!
Jordan's physical talent is unparalleled, and he can solve more than 80% of the problems with one backward move. It is called "the greatest simplicity".
However, Kobe's physical talent is relatively poor, so he will incorporate more skills into it, which is called "dazzling".
The goal was scored, and the Staples Center instantly burst into cheers.
Kobe Bryant is so popular in Los Angeles not simply because of how many points he scores, but the way he scores them.
When you watch him play, it's a visual feast.
Sometimes it’s not even the most important thing whether you’re strong or not. After all, there’s a classic quote from the basketball world:
"For things like playing basketball, it doesn't matter whether you make it or not, but your posture must be cool!"
What's more, if you look through the data, you will find that Kobe Bryant from 2007 to 2009 or 2008 to 10 was not strong!
In addition to encountering the Celtics' best defense in history, his shooting percentage in most playoff series was close to 50%!
For a defender who is often double-teamed, this is already a terrifying efficiency.
Otherwise, why are all the players of the same period impressed by him?
The Nuggets attacked again in the frontcourt, and Anthony was double-teamed in advance.
Lin Ying saw the right moment and knocked the ball to Smith who was cutting in. Smith didn't say anything and dunked through Gasol who was defending.
Lin Ying said "good guy" and the ball flew away...
Gasol is also a representative of softness in the eyes of American experts because of his technical style of play.
Especially on the defensive end, after watching the highlights of being ravaged by Yao Ming and O'Neal, you feel that the experts are right.
But in fact, Gasol only has obvious defensive advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is confrontation and explosive power, but the advantage is that his wingspan is also 2.30 meters!
Moreover, his movement speed is already very good for a big man of that height. Coupled with his defensive enthusiasm, his overall defensive strength is not bad at all.
Or to be more intuitive, this is a guy who is about the same height and has a wingspan, but he is just fighting against Duncan who is slightly smaller!
Otherwise, why was Boozer an All-Star when he played against the Rockets, and then became a CIC player when he played against the Lakers?
And the rebound of this ball was also obtained by Gasol.
Gasol passed the ball very quickly. After receiving the ball, Kobe faced Lin Ying and accelerated the fast break.
The two moved from the latter to the frontcourt, with Lin Ying maintaining his defensive position.
Seeing that Kobe had no chance to slow down, he seemed to be preparing to directly post up.
But at the moment when he turned around, he suddenly accelerated his turn, and then accelerated towards the basket.
This moment started too fast, and like the previous ball, the offense was very deceptive.
However, Lin Ying still followed!
Although Lin Ying failed to guard the ball in front, both his defensive experience and skills had improved significantly compared to the previous one-on-one match between the two.
This makes Kobe consume a lot of physical energy every time.
The moment Kobe flew for a dunk, Lin Ying flew to block the shot.
But Kobe pulled the lever and turned his head to dodge.
It's not over yet!
Of course, Lin Ying didn't think he could block Kobe Bryant with the first shot, so in addition to his right hand that was already attacking, he also saw the opportunity to attack with his left hand.
Hands, double seal!
However, Kobe's next operation choked him again.
He took the ball back again!
And by gliding in the air, he actually turned and adjusted his posture in the air, drifted from the right side of the basket to the left side of the basket and then threw a one-handed throw.
Powerful waist and abdominal strength!
There are many things that attract Vanessa, but Kobe's waist is definitely one of them!
"Uh-huh!"
The ball falls firmly into the pocket!
No solution!
The cheers at the scene have exploded.
Kobe's personal status tonight is extremely hot!
"Lin, you can't guard against me."
After Kobe landed, he looked at Lin Ying and said.
Evaluated by the standards of a rookie, with his excellent physical fitness and anticipation, Lin Ying's defensive level ranks high in NBA history.
But let alone the rookie, even the best defenders in the league now have a hard time guarding him one-on-one.
This is not Lin Ying's problem, but Karl's tactical problem.
For him at this period, regardless of how his teammates feel, not double-teaming is the wrong choice.
And because of his relationship with Lin Ying, what he said was not considered trash talk, but a kind reminder.
But Lin Ying's reaction was something he never expected.
Lin Ying nodded.
Then, there was no more.
If you can't prevent it, you can't prevent it, but you still have to guard against it!
He also couldn't guard Oden during the crazy three, but in the end the University of Texas still won!
The key is how he can consume Kobe's physical energy to the greatest extent.
Seeing Lin Ying's reaction, Kobe didn't say anything further.
Since Lin Ying insists, let him know the difference between himself in the playoffs and on the training ground today!
Anthony continued to be flanked, and Smith once again received a pass from Lin Ying.
This time he learned the lesson and made a decisive stop after catching the ball to shoot a mid-range jumper.
"Uh-huh!"
Don't ask, I've got a knife, I've got a knife!
12 to 8!
Kobe had a hot start and scored 6 points on all 2 shots.
But the Nuggets were only 4 points behind!
The status of his teammates is online, which allows Lin Ying to be more bold on the defensive end!
Kobe asked for a position in the frontcourt again, and then found that he was bypassed!
Including the foul ball, Lin Ying failed to guard Kobe for three consecutive balls.
Just like defending Duncan before, there is no point in continuing to defend one-on-one.
Change is necessary. The choice against the Spurs is not to guard him, but the team's strategy tonight is to guard Kobe to the end.
So he switched from defending Kobe's offense to restricting Kobe's ability to catch the ball!
Well, it’s the same strategy as the crazy three defenses against Oden!
Then, the classic Kobe-Anthony fight scene in history was brought forward!
Compared with Oden, Kobe's flexibility is obviously better, which means that Lin Ying must exert more energy to keep going.
But this is exactly what Lin Ying wants!
Because he paid a lot, Kobe will also do a lot!
The two fought from the left side of the half court to the right side, and then from the right side to the three-point line.
By the time Kobe got the ball, the so-called triangle offense was long gone.
This directly turned into Kobe's singles with the ball at the three-point line.
And after a period of hand-to-hand fighting, Kobe's aggressive nature was stimulated. Gasol wanted to come over to pick-and-roll, but Kobe directly signaled him to go back.
With three-point fake shots, breakthrough backs, and continuous back-ups, Kobe was like a slow-motion replay of his left hand, right hand, and right hand in front of Lin Ying.
But Lin Ying knew that this was Kobe constantly adjusting his offensive focus based on his own pace.
Then in a sudden moment, Kobe suddenly turned around and took a step, and then leaned back sharply toward the baseline.
This is his real killing move.
However, Lin Ying's prediction was accurate, and then he was interfered with!
A Shane-style face seal.
"Uh-huh!"
But Kobe still threw the ball in!
In this scene, if Lin Ying is a spectator, he will definitely think of the scene in history when Kobe Bryant scored 7 goals in a row in the finals.
That was a scene that made Wade shake his head!
The Staples Center was in a state of complete excitement.
Peak Branch, the gods retreat!
After Kobe Bryant made the shot, he gave Lin Ying a hard look.
If you don't listen to my good words, then you will have to draw your sword and fight!
Lin Ying's expression remained unchanged.
He lowered his head and pushed forward.
Although it's a pity that he didn't guard it, Kobe's physical energy consumption in this round was doubled.
From the perspective of the audience, it’s not a loss!
"Defend! Defend!"
However, Kobe's consecutive goals excited the Lakers fans at the scene.
Amidst the loud cheers and cheers, the Lakers' defensive intensity also suddenly increased on the court.
This Lakers team does not have Bynum or Artest, but Ariza is sitting on the bench in suits and leather boots. Although they have Kobe and Gasol, their overall defensive strength is relatively average.
Otherwise Anthony wouldn't be playing so comfortably.
But the shouts of the fans are the best stimulant. After the enthusiasm increases, the defensive level will naturally increase!
Anthony still had no chance, and Smith was also flanked by help defense after receiving the ball.
Moreover, Lin Ying asked him to return the ball but he didn't give it back. He hit hard and made a three-pointer.
If the ball was played properly, he would still be a great JR!
The ball was picked up by Gasol, and the Lakers counterattacked again.
Kobe still took the lead, receiving a pass from Gasol and running wildly.
This time Lin Ying could only chase him from behind.
At this time, Lin Ying's excellent return running ability came to light during the physical test.
He was not dumped by Kobe!
The two of them reached the frontcourt in an instant, and Kobe once again escaped Lin Ying's block with a layup after taking off.
It's just that this time Lin Ying used all his life-long skills and jumped evenly.
This also means that he has more opportunities to stay in the air and block Kobe himself!
"boom!"
In the unbelievable eyes of the fans at the scene, Lin Ying once again double-blocked, and this time he blocked Kobe's layup!
In reality, as long as you work hard enough, you don’t even know you can do it!
But before he could celebrate, Lin Ying felt a black shadow coming in front of his eyes.
He instinctively lowered his head, but still did not avoid it.
"boom!"
Lin Ying felt a pain in his forehead, his vision went dark, and Lin Ying rolled back.
This...jumped too high and hit the backboard...
The hearts of the fans at the scene jumped.
As shown at the beginning, although they are opponents, they also like Lin Ying very much!
On the sidelines, Yang Shuyi was so frightened that her face turned pale.
In fact, let alone Yang Shuyi, Stern was shocked.
Because of breaking the circle and the popularity of LinK-1, Lin Ying's influence in China is now No. 1 in basketball.
And there are a lot of serious injuries in the NBA. Livingston's broken leg was a gif that many people didn't dare to see.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, Kobe reacted quickly enough. He turned around and hugged Lin Ying, who was rolling backwards.
This wave turned danger into safety in an instant.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Lin Ying had to leave early.
After all, his forehead was not made of iron and was swollen.
At this time, I have to praise Yang Shuyi. Just like the last time he helped Lin Ying recover, although he was frightened, he still applied ice to Lin Ying quickly and decisively.
Besides, hitting the backboard is actually not that uncommon in the NBA.
Jordan also had to take ice off the court because he flew too high while chasing a shot and hit the backboard.
Zion Williams was even worse, he was knocked to the ground directly.gif
Just like Kobe Bryant was overshadowed by Lin Ying, nothing is impossible in the NBA.
During the period when Lin Ying was applying ice urgently, the Lakers began to open up the score.
This is a very three-dimensional presentation of Lin Ying's importance in this series.
Smith proved in the opening game that when he defends Kobe, he is JR Hua. The Nuggets can really only use Martin to defend him like in history!
A serious power forward who is still recovering from a serious injury defends Kobe. This really gives Kobe a chance to perform.
Not to mention that Kobe's desire to score has been completely aroused by Lin Ying.
Martin: Why am I the one who got hurt!
wrong! Martin will not be timid!
He defended very actively, but it didn't seem to change the result.
"beep!"
After three minutes, Martin finally heard the whistle for help.
Lin Ying is back!
Although his forehead was swollen, he seemed to be fine.
The Los Angeles fans at the scene also applauded and cheered for Lin Ying.
This is a respectable opponent!
When Lin Ying came back, the ball still belonged to the Lakers.
Kobe held the ball and glanced at Lin Ying. Maybe it was the bump on Lin Ying's forehead, but it was obvious that he chose not to play.
But it was just the moment he released the ball.
"Snapped!"
Lin Ying saw the right moment and intercepted the ball!
Then he ran all the way.
Because the steal was so sudden, no one else could react, including Kobe himself, who was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses.
So this ball is basically Lin Ying's performance time.
He quickly broke into the frontcourt and soared into the air, directly smashing Huashan with a powerful strike!
"Bang!"
A muffled sound came through the loudspeaker.
After dunking, Lin Ying looked back at Kobe, who had arrived belatedly, with fighting intent in his eyes:
Kobe, if you underestimate me because of this little package, you will have to pay the price!