Chapter 130 Three-Control Battle Against Kobe

"Guys, the offensive speed of the Suns, the offensive and defensive transition is too fast! In the second half, we must guard against their fast break!" Harris adjusted his tactics in the midfield.

"Kobe, what do you think?"

"Give up the frontcourt rebounding, retreat immediately after finishing the offense, try to ensure the hit rate, hit the ball to the basket, play steadily, and don't be led by the sun to disrupt the offensive rhythm." Kobe thought for a while, and quickly answered.

In the 21st century, small lineups and fast break systems have become the trend, but now they are rare. It is normal for Lakers players to be a little flustered when encountering this tactic.

But after stabilizing, Kobe knew that the 3-guard tactic was suicide for the Suns! There are defensive loopholes everywhere, as long as they can stabilize the rhythm and score inside offense, the fast pace of the Suns will only make them collapse faster.

Not every small lineup has top-level defensive capabilities like the Warriors' death five. The Warriors' death five is based on the fact that every player except Curry has top defensive capabilities.

The Suns' small lineup, apart from Kidd, does not have a reliable defensive point. Such a small lineup, as long as the offensive rhythm is adjusted and the panic is stopped, Kobe thinks it is not difficult to play.

"That's right! Just do what Kobe said. In addition, Campbell is off the court, and Horry is going to start in the third quarter." Harris thought for a while, and Ceballos' matchup with Campbell was also a problem. Campbell couldn't keep up with the fourth position. Ceballos speed. It must be adjusted, simply replace Horry, and let everyone see how correct the Lakers are to trade Ceballos for Horry.

"We also need to make some adjustments on the defensive end. Nash's shooting has created too much offensive space for them. Kobe, you lock him up!" Kobe's defense against Kevin Johnson in the first half was undoubtedly extremely successful , the sun's most powerful defender in individual combat, under Kobe's defense, made 1 of 5 shots, only scored 3 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists, and had two turnovers. Harris decided not to be stingy with Kobe's defense. Down he will hand over some difficult defensive tasks to Kobe to deal with.

"Eddie Jones keep guarding Kidd, use your size to overwhelm his high pass, Bowen guard Kevin Johnson, defend his drive! Horry, you know, the moment to prove that he is better than Ceballos It's here!" Harris didn't mention O'Neal's defensive requirements. As O'Neal is an offensive finisher, Harris doesn't want him to consume too much energy on the defensive end, so he can just squat to the basket to defend.

The halftime break ended, and players from both sides reappeared on the field.

Danny Ainge really continued to put up a 3-point guard lineup. Danny Ainge was very satisfied with this lineup that was frantically chasing points at the end of the second quarter.

"Kobe?" Nash couldn't help being a little surprised when he saw Kobe appearing in front of him.

"Steve, from now on, you won't be able to score a single shot." Kobe's face was stern, and the greatest respect for his opponent was to go all out. He respected Nash, the future two-game MVP very much. So he has to show his best competitive state to defend.

Nash received a pass from Kidd, and Kobe rushed up instantly!

Press! Vicious bite! Like a black panther biting its prey!

Best off-ball defender in the league? My defense with the ball is also the strongest!

Kobe's pressing and biting defense is also his signature move. He relied on this defense to win the first team of the best defensive team 9 times and the second team of the best defensive team twice. This trick is very useful for bullying strength or against ball handlers who are not as good as him.

Nash accelerated and tried to break through, but was blocked by Kobe with a sliding step and collided! Kobe kept putting pressure on Nash with his chest! At the same time, the hands kept trying to draw the ball.

"Steve! PASS!" Kidd waved at the side.

That's too late! Kobe's eyes were quick and his hands were quick, and he stabbed Nash's ball.

Oops! The ball slid to the side, Kobe and Nash fell to the ground at the same time to save!

Kobe has longer hands! He caught the ball, fell to the ground and passed it to Eddie Jones in a very awkward position. Eddie Jones stretched his body and sent another dunk to the Suns basket!

Nash got up, put his hands on his knees, panting heavily. Kobe's defensive pressure is too strong, not only physically, but also mentally. Kobe's defensive momentum is terrible! Just one ball left him breathless.

"Jason has the ball!" Danny Ainge yelled from the sidelines. This kind of fumble will not be tolerated.

The game continued, and Kobe's blockade directly caused the Suns players to give up Nash's organizational shooting point, and the ball never passed to him again.

The most terrifying defense is not that the opponent you defend cannot make a shot, but that his teammates don't pass the ball to him at all.

Kill Kevin Johnson first, then Nash! Kobe predicts that Danny Ainge will replace Nash soon, and that time is the time to clean up Jason Kidd!

No, Kidd doesn't seem to be attacking.

Then I can only find Kidd by myself.

The Lakers' offense became mere orderly under Kobe's sorting out. After giving up offensive rebounds and removing Campbell and replacing them with Horry, the Lakers also retreated very quickly, never giving the Suns a chance to make a quick counterattack.

The score was slowly opening, and Kobe decided to give the Suns a final blow, allowing them to go back early for Christmas.

Jason Kidd's defense is very good, with strength, skill, and quick lateral moves.

Even if Kobe wants to defeat him, it will take some effort. Kobe observed half of the game, and finally started to deal with the last of the three Hall of Fame point guards of the Suns!

In the previous games, Kobe took the initiative to attack less, and mostly chose to attack after O'Neal was involved in defense and got an excellent shot. But this does not mean that Jason Kidd dared to take it lightly. He watched a lot of Lakers game videos before the game and knew that Kobe was a killer!

A real killer will make you feel that in normal times, he is no different from ordinary people. Kobe behaved almost like an ordinary player in most of the game time.

But when he bared his fangs, few teams could stop his barrage of attacks. Kobe's explosions are often nothing but a blockbuster.

He is a killer who can confront Jordan at critical moments!

Even if Jason Kidd takes Kobe very seriously, the focus is on him.

Kobe's outburst still came.

First, with the help of O'Neal's pick-and-roll, he made a mid-range hit.

Take a tentative step, click on Kidd, break into the basket and make a layup with the lower bar.

The feeling is getting hotter and hotter, and Kobe's shot selection is getting more and more difficult! That's the thing about Kobe, after one incredible goal he'll give you another one!

Dribbled the ball unhurriedly to the Suns half, Jason Kidd was ready. Hesitant step, followed by a stepping shot fake to the right.

Kidd was clicked, and Kobe's fake moves were too realistic! Kidd, who is far shorter than Kobe, can't interfere with Kobe's jumper as long as he doesn't jump.

Oops, Kidd realized something was wrong as soon as he took off.

With a smile on the corner of Kobe's mouth, he leaned towards Kidd. Then the waist and abdomen exerted strength again, twisted the body to adjust the shooting posture in the air, and threw the ball.

"Shua!"

"Beep! 3+1!" The referee whistled.