501. Past glory
Fifteen minutes later, Staples booed everywhere, so there was no need to ask that this was Embiid's return.
The first half of the third quarter was Lin Feng's regular rest time. Coach Long played the No. 1 position to organize the team's offense, and James also sat on the bench, and Kuzma and Yingge joined forces to fight the forward line.
Butler caused Pope's defensive foul as soon as he came up, and his breakthrough layup was pulled down.
Both free throws were made, and the 76ers were in full swing. As Kuzma missed a three-pointer from the outside, the 76ers who made a counterattack forced a breakthrough from Embiid to make a layup in the middle, creating a foul by Zubac!
Embiid glared at the audience and patted his chest hard. It was obvious that this guy was holding his breath. In the first half, Lin Feng was pulled to the outside line for education many times, and he was very resentful.
He continued Butler's free throw feel and made two free throws again. The 76ers relied on the basket to make four consecutive points in the third quarter, bringing the score difference back to the key point of ten.
Walton frowned. If there is no attack next time or the opponent gets points, then he will ask for a timeout adjustment.
Rondo held the ball in the arc, Yingge took the ball in the low post and turned around and passed Redick, making a cool layup with two points!
The precious two points delayed the Lakers' decline, but the opponent's momentum became more rapid. Chandler missed a three-pointer, Embiid angrily grabbed the offensive rebound and handed it to Redick, who cut in. The latter made a steadily shot with one-handed shot while walking. This guy felt very soft and worthy of his one-year contract.
After the opening few attacks, all 76ers hit, and the Lakers seemed a little panicked. Walton was still observing the situation on the field and did not call James or Lin Feng's name.
Simmons began to show his offensive talent, and the outside line was empty. This guy rushed to the middle and turned 360 degrees into the basket and made a big layup!
The "Two Emperors" rotated to rage the Lakers' basket, and got ten in three minutes. The young Zubac was unable to do so, and it was difficult for Kuzma and Yingge to defend.
At 8 minutes and 52 seconds, as Reddick drifted three-pointers, the Lakers' lead was only 6 points left.
Walton immediately called for a timeout to adjust the lineup. The timeout came a little late, but fortunately they still had an advantage.
After three ups and three downs, Lam Feng and Howard were sent to the court. Tonight, their three-point shooting percentage was average, and they relied on breaking through the basket.
In the first round of the timeout, Lin Feng passed the ball to Howard. As a result, Embiid, who was out of place, slapped Sparks in the chin, and the Lakers center fell to the ground in pain!
The referee immediately stopped the game, and the game was very good. Howard, who was tall and powerful, was directly fucked to the ground by the guy.
Lam Feng immediately stepped forward to question Embiid. The height difference between the two made the fight look very unbalanced, but Lam Feng did not retreat. Soon Yingge also surrounded him. He was a famous "popular prodigal son" in the league.
He knew he was in a disadvantage, but Embiid refused to admit his rough behavior and planned to come up to go with Lin Fengding Niu, but was pulled aside by his teammates.
Soon, the referee determined through the video replay that Embiid made a malicious foul. This guy was clearly not for the ball just now, so he slapped Howard's chin with his palm.
When DJ read out his name, the audience booed, and Embiid just smiled and shook his head.
In the game again, Sparks missed both free throws, and the ball still belongs to the Lakers.
Rondo held the ball on the top of the arc, used Lin Feng to cover it and broke through in the middle! Before the opponent assisted in defense, he passed it to Howard. Master Huo, who was in the open, hit 1 and hit 0, and received the ball and flew with one hand! It caused cheers from the audience!
Embiid was not convinced and held the ball and cut in the middle, but ended up knocking Lin Feng, who was standing in advance with his sixth sense, and a foul on the offensive!
The referee's whistle was very firm.
"e on!" Lin Feng shouted loudly to Embiid, his eyes kept staring at him, with a barely provocative challenge.
Coach Brown on the sidelines kept telling the players to stay calm and not to fall into the Lakers' trap. Simmons was very calm, but he gradually lost his effect on the court because of his lack of shooting ability.
At 6 minutes and 30 seconds, the Lakers continued to maintain a 12-point advantage.
The 76ers called a timeout. They had hope of recovering the score difference in the third quarter, but Walton's substitution adjustment cut off their momentum, and Embiid had already committed four fouls and had to go off for a temporary break.
I was unwilling to accept it. In the last game, Embiid had just taught Lin Feng a lesson at home at the Pistons. He scored a big double-double with 32 points and 20 rebounds. No one could stop the Pistons at home, raging the basket.
I came to Los Angeles tonight and originally planned to have a big fight, but I was repeatedly embarrassed in front of a 190-centimeter defender.
"When we go back to our home court, he must be good-looking!" Embiid, who sat on the bench, muttered.
Butler wanted to help him, but he was powerless.
Muscala took over Embiid's position, which made Howard even more unstoppable at the basket.
"Hi Gary! Pass the ball to me!"
The passionate position at the Sparks basket, according to the Lakers' tactical arrangement, he has no singles authority. But tonight, Walton acknowledged his request.
Lin Feng made a fuss at the forty-degree angle, putting a lot of pressure on the counterattack Simmons, and then hit the earth and passed it to the basket.
After Howard got the ball, there was a lot of cheers in the Staples Center. Once upon a time, they had the league's number one center. Howard and Kobe's combination made Los Angeles see the championship.
Now, the man is back, and the guy wearing 24 has withdrawn from the stage forever.
James directed all his teammates to pull away, creating singles conditions for Howard at the basket. After Lin Feng passed the ball, he took Simmons to the other side.
The cheers of home fans made the sparks excited, and he needed such moments to motivate himself!
Howard turned around and threw Muscala behind him in one fell swoop, and two steps into the basket and slammed his hands!
"Dwight Howard!"
The DJ on the scene shouted his name at the top of his lungs, and the past reappeared. The monster after losing weight did not lose its power, and the pace moved more flexibly.
Muscala, destined to be the background board, looked helpless and served at the bottom line with an expressionless face. And their genuine center Embiid sat on the sidelines with his head covered his towel and said nothing.
After the third quarter, the Lakers led by 18 points, and the 76ers seemed unable to resist. Even Butler lost his iron blood. He was defeated by the 34-year-old man in the third position.
Simmons was even frozen. Facing Lin Feng, the 18-centimeter height difference seemed to have become a disadvantage. After three quarters, Lin Feng was snatched three times, one of which was directly robbed during the dribbling process.
The opponent can only rely on Redick and Shamet's outside three-pointers to maintain a chasing point. Redick is accurate tonight, and all kinds of three-pointers that are defending to the face can be thrown in. After the third quarter, Redick scored 25 points and made 5 of 9 three-pointers. If he hadn't been to his position, the 76ers would have collapsed long ago.
The game is moving in an optimistic direction, but Walton is still cautious, and everything is possible in the era of small balls.
"Continue to stay focused and know that the game is not over yet."
After saying that, he looked at Gary, "GS, keep the rush under the basket. If Embiid returns to the court, then I want him to return to the locker room as fast as possible!"
Walton's words made everyone amused, and it turned out that he didn't like the guy who "believed the process".
Chapter completed!