Chapter 101 [No more hesitation]

Author: Can play the harmonica

Chapter 101 [No more hesitation]

At the end of the third quarter, the score between the two sides reached 86:84.

The Sonics only led by two points.

In the first half of the third quarter, the Sonics used their three-point shooting tactics to catch up and complete the lead.

Later, after Jackson deployed a small lineup, the Sonics' three-point shooting tactics were restricted. They decisively began to use their height advantage to play, and the results were good.

The reason why the Lakers were able to hold on to the score after Lu Yusheng came off the court was because Kobe started his unsolvable offensive mode and scored all kinds of incredible goals.

"Mark, do you think which side has a better chance of winning this game at this point?" Standall asked.

"It's still hard to say. Logically speaking, Kobe is in great shape right now, and the Lakers should have a good chance. But the potential crisis for the Lakers is that in the third quarter, Jackson let Kobe play for too long."

Mark Jackson said bluntly, "In the second half of the third quarter, the reason why the SuperSonics did not open up the score was because they were never able to limit Kobe's terrifying offense. But the problem now is that Kobe has wasted too much.

If the Lakers can't let him rest in the first half of the fourth quarter, it's hard to say whether Kobe can stand up and dominate the game in the end."

"But I feel that with the current situation on the court, Jackson may not dare to take Kobe off to rest. After all, the current offense is completely directed at Kobe. If Kobe is taken off to rest, there will be no offensive tactical core on the court.

"Standall said.

"And if Lu is replaced, the Sonics will continue to use his shooting problem to target him, which will still be a big problem."

"This is indeed a difficult problem, but I think the Zen master will definitely let Lu play."

"Why?"

Mark Jackson said, "The Jackson never let Kobe play too much time. Even in the difficult situation of last season's playoffs, the Jackson would let Kobe get enough rest. This is to protect him. Moreover, I think

Opportunities should also be given to young people. Young people should be given more opportunities to face setbacks, so that they can grow faster."

Mark Jackson's guess was accurate. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Jackson replaced Kobe Bryant and let Lu Yusheng come back on the court.

Of course, the bad news is that Odom and Bynum were also substituted.

After all, they are the main force, and it is unrealistic to keep them on the bench.

"Now the pressure is on the Lakers. Their big man lineup used to be very poor at defending SuperSonics' three-pointers. I think it's hard to say whether it can change now."

Mark Jackson said, "On the offensive end, they are under greater pressure. After all, Kobe is not on the court, especially Lu, he will be under greater pressure. If his shooting problem affects the Lakers' offense and is defeated by the Sonics,

If the score difference is widened, the game will be difficult to predict."

"Yes, I hope he can find a way to break the targeted defense given to him by the Sonics," Standall said.

Seattle's offensive possession.

Seeing that the Lakers replaced Odom and Odom, the SuperSonics were very decisive and immediately organized their three-point shooting tactics.

Ray Allen, Lewis, and Luke Ridnour, these three pitchers, began to constantly look for teammates to cover without the ball, creating space for them to take action!

Luke Ridnour took the initiative to play an off-ball pick-and-roll with Lewis. Lu Yusheng shouted at Odom, "Switch defense!"

Odom also understood and immediately changed defense.

But unexpectedly, after Odom had just switched to Luke Ridnour, Muhammad came out from the inside again and set a pick-and-roll for Luke Ridnour.

This pick-and-roll was very solid. Bynum, who was guarding Muhammad, immediately wanted to switch defenses with Odom, but after all, his feet moved too slowly, which still gave Luke Ridnour a certain amount of space to shoot!

Ray Allen's ball came quickly!

In desperation, Lu Yusheng pushed Bynum hard from behind and pushed him in the direction of Luke Ridnour!

This boost just allowed Bynum to arrive in front of Luke Ridnour, who was shooting.

He jumped up quickly to block the shot!

Although he didn't block it, with his height and wingspan, he still interfered with Luke Ridnour's three-pointer.

The iron is struck!

In slow motion, everyone noticed the detail of Lu Yusheng pushing Bynum hard, and the whole audience burst into laughter.

Standall laughed and said, "The defense of this ball looks really funny. I didn't expect Lu to help his teammates defend in this way."

Mark Jackson also laughed and said, "These Lakers insiders moved too slowly today. When Bynum switched defenses, he didn't even keep up with Luke Ridnour. This is simply outrageous. Fortunately, Lu Tui

Give him a try, otherwise the three-pointer might have been scored."

On the defensive end, Lu Yusheng is not too afraid. Even with today's few scammers, he can command them to defend.

But when it came to the offensive end, Lu Yusheng immediately felt a little unsure. Although he had already made up his mind when he came on the court, he didn't know whether he could succeed.

The Lakers use pick-and-roll tactics.

However, the Sonics used pick-and-roll tactics to defend the Lakers. They did not step forward to delay Lu Yusheng or double-team him. They just stepped back and let him shoot.

They determined that Lu Yusheng didn't dare to shoot at all.

As a result, the pick-and-roll tactics that Lu Yusheng has always been good at are almost useless.

But this time, what the Sonics defensive players didn't expect was,

Lu Yusheng didn't hesitate at all, he pulled it up and threw it!!!

SuperSonics inside players jumped up as much as possible to interfere with Lu Yusheng!

This is the advice Lu Yusheng received from a Zen master.

What Zen Master said is that the difference in shooting between him and Kobe is confidence in shooting.

When faced with the three blocks from Ray Allen, Kobe's shot remained stable and his technical movements did not change at all, because he was convinced that these three people could not block his shot at all.

As for Lu Yusheng, because he has the inner demon of failing to score in the past, his opponent can completely distract him from shooting if he gives him some interference.

In fact, whether it was Baron Davis from the Warriors or the big man from the Sonics who switched defenses, they all gave Lu Yusheng enough space to shoot, and it was impossible to block Lu Yusheng's shot.

Therefore, what Lu Yusheng has to do is to concentrate on shooting.

Just like the unguarded shot in training, just focusing on the shot itself is enough.

Therefore, Lu Yusheng shot this shot very resolutely and decisively, without any distractions, he just completed the shot.

However, this ball...

Rinse the basket and come out.

"Oh, no," Standall lamented, "I thought this goal was going to go in. I felt that the force and angle were just right, but unfortunately it still didn't go in."

Mark Jackson said, "Although Lu did not score this goal, what is different from before is that he shot this shot very decisively without any hesitation. I think this is a good sign. If you want to score the ball, you must

You have to dare to invest."

"But the goal still didn't go in. I'm a little worried that Lu will completely lose confidence and become more hesitant. If that's the case, that would be bad."

However, Standall's worries were unnecessary, because in the next round of the Lakers' offense, when Lu Yusheng and Walton set up a pick-and-roll and the Sonics' defense was still shrinking back, Lu Yusheng still shot directly without any hesitation.

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