Chapter 289: Real men should rise to the challenge!

Fisher didn't expect O'Neill to say this.
And he was very flattered after listening.
After all, he is just a role player, and his status in the team is even lower than Horry.
Kobe finished thinking, although he didn't speak, he nodded seriously.
Two people in the same situation have reached an agreement on the same issue.
For a moment, you can feel something called hope in it.
Ever since, after the training, O'Neal and Kobe have approached Phil Jackson and talked about increasing Fisher's shot rights.
Jackson first listened to O'Neill, and then to Kobe.
His surprise was no smaller than Fisher before.
Today this is the sun coming out from the west.
Then he readily accepted.
He has no reason to reject the same proposal of two people, not to mention that this proposal is indeed the best way to solve the dilemma for the Lakers.
After a two-day break, the Mavericks flew to Los Angeles.
The next two away games of the series will be played there.
On the second day they arrived in Los Angeles, the Wizards and Celtics started the game first.
The Wizards also scored two straight sets in the first two games, leading 2-0 on the big score.
This time the two teams moved to Boston, the Celtics took advantage of the home court... or defeated.
Flooring, air conditioning, all the tricks Sun Hao had seen before were used by the Green Shirts, but they still failed to change the result of the game.
The overall strength of the Celtics is obviously weak.
Moreover, the cooperation between Jordan and Yao Ming is really underestimated. Both of them are capable of offensive and passing, and the players are also at the ceiling level.
Even if Jordan is only five years younger, the Wizards will definitely be a dominant team.
"We want them 3 to 0 too!"
Seeing the results of the Wizards and Celtics, Nowitzki couldn't help but speak.
Sun Hao directly slapped Nowitzki on the this time.
"Dirk, I tell you seriously, this is called poisonous milk, poisonous milk!"
Sun Hao discovered that he had overestimated Nowitzki before, and this guy still didn't understand metaphysics.
Taking this opportunity, he had a good time with Nowitzki.
"What you said makes sense, but we will still win."
Nowitzki nodded seriously.
Sun Hao fell directly.
But Nowitzki was right. With the Lakers, the Mavericks have a great chance of winning away games.
Win the third game, a big score of 3 to 0, and the series is basically won.
To paraphrase McGrady's words, then you can consider whether the opponent in the next round is the Spurs or the King.
That night, the Lakers and Mavericks game kicked off at the Staples Center.
There were many Hollywood movie stars, including their VIP audience "actor" Nicholson.
But in addition to these people, the team owner Old Buss also came to the VIP box on the sidelines, with his son Little Buss by his side.
Old Buss is different from Cuban. He has rarely come to the Staples Center to watch football at home. Basically, his son does it for him.
He came to the arena tonight, only to explain one thing, the Lakers are now in a very disadvantaged situation, he needs him to come to the sidelines to boost morale.
In fact, when the camera was given to Old Bath, the Lakers players were also greatly inspired.
Auerbach, Old Bath, these people have tremendous influence on the alliance.
In this context, Game 3 of the Mavericks and Lakers Western Conference semifinals kicked off at Staples Center.
Inspired by the old Buss, there are also the fans on the scene. These rich people in Los Angeles are rare and proactive in cheering on the Lakers.
Then, the inspired Lakers played a completely different temperament in the first two games.
Although the offensive end of the role players are still relatively ordinary, but the defensive end of the investment, let them regain the feeling of the dynasty.
Facing this kind of defense, the Mavericks' offense tonight was obviously not as smooth as the previous two games.
And there is one very important change. In addition to Kobe and O'Neal on the offensive end of the Lakers, Fisher has also stepped forward.
Just as O'Neal thought, the Mavericks have to double-team O'Neal with zone defenses, and they have to double-team Kobe in a timely manner. Their defensive energy against Fisher is really limited.
And the point is that both O'Neal and Kobe are willing to pass the ball to Fisher.
When the game was playing, the Lakers became a mode where the scoring was concentrated on three of Kobe, O'Neal and Fisher, while the other role players on the court were desperately defensive.
This may not be the best for the Lakers, but it is effective.
Coupled with the atmosphere of the game at home, the Lakers have always had an advantage in the game.
In the end, the Lakers defeated the Mavericks at home and won the first victory of the series, rewriting the big score to 1 to 2.
This is also the first time since the series, the Lakers scored 100 points.
Personal data.
Bryant's field goal percentage is not too high for the Lakers, but he scored 17 free throws in total and finally scored 35 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
O'Neal still scored 5 assists and 4 blocks in the board.
In addition to the OK combination, Fisher also had 12 shots, 6 of 12 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers and 18 points.
From these data, we can see that the Lakers' targeted adjustments are very effective.
Looking at the Mavericks, Sun Hao and Nowitzki are still steadily contributing 25+, and Bodi Loga is also 15+5+5.
But there is a statistical difference from the previous two games, and that is three-pointers.
They only made 7 of 25 shots and only 16 assists.
These are the effects of the Lakers' defensive improvement.
After the game, the Lakers fans who had been succumbed to two games finally found a catharsis.
"What am I talking about? Probing! The Lakers are probing ahead! You see, after the probing, the Mavericks are slammed by the Mavericks?!"
"Do you really think that the Dynasty team is picked up on the street? Look down on your opponent, it will cost you!"
"The Mavericks are the Mavericks, and they will always be the team that watched the sky and eat. They couldn't beat us last year. This year is the same!
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These comments, including Sun Hao, the Mavericks did not read much.
Even if they saw it, they wouldn't care.
As for Nowitzki's poisoned milk or something, it was just a joke.
The real problem facing the Mavericks coaching staff now is how to deal with this adjustment of the Lakers.
Although Fisher may not be able to play so well every game, the offensive threat is already there after he finishes this game.
Even taking a step back, Phil Jackson can also arrange some tactics according to the status of the role players, and someone will always be accurate.
This is the charm of the NBA playoffs.
A round of 7 games, from field to field, and even between the first and the second half of the game, is like the two armies facing each other and platooning troops, for tat and fascinating.
After talking with Harris and Johnson, the old Nelson did not make adjustments this time.
Because there is no better adjustment.
In basketball games, especially on the defensive end, no matter how you adjust, there are always five people on the court.
Your defense will always be focused.
Just like the Lakers defending the Mavericks, they also focused on Nowitzki and Sun Hao.
So because Fisher made a match and changed defense, it was a bit too sensitive.
And just like the previous analysis, you guarded Fisher, if Horry and Devon George were also allowed, and even if O'Neill and Kobe were not taken into account, it would really outweigh the gain.
Therefore, on the defensive end, the Mavericks coaching staff chose to remain unchanged.
They think the team really needs to improve offense.
The highest concept of the old Nelson tactical system, the team with more points wins the game.
Ever since, the main content of the offseason team training, three-pointers and positional exercises.
Your own offense is better than anything else.
And the defensive end of the Lakers is similar to theirs. Sun Hao and Nowitzki's pick-and-rolls have not been resolved, as long as other people throw the ball in.
Of course, in addition to this, the Mavericks have done other things.
Johnson gave an impassioned speech to the players.
The rough idea is to end the series within five games.
Sun Hao was very emotional when he heard it. He didn't even think that Johnson's toxic milk meant.
In fact, in addition to being paranoid, Johnson is really suitable for being a head coach in other aspects.
Let alone the NBA, when it comes to the NCAA, it is already an absolute well-known coach at this level of chicken soup.
After two days of preparation, everything is ready, and the curtain of the fourth battle is about to begin.
Just before the start, Scarlett gave Sun Hao a surprise.
No matter what game before, in order to prevent parents from talking, as long as it is played in Los Angeles, Scarlett will not come to the scene.
But tonight, perhaps knowing the importance of this game to Sun Hao, he dressed in beautiful clothes, turned into a beautiful girl and sat in the front row of the Staples Center.
This scene touched Sun Hao a little, and also excited the Mavericks members.
They knew how much Scarlett had added to Sun Hao's performance.
Don't tell me, just where Scarlett sat there, the effect may be more useful than the speech of "Little General" Johnson.
This is also the most special scenery for the Mavericks.
Besides, my sister-in-law is so pretty.
When the scene entered the opening ceremony, the Staples Center was still full of people.
The cheers of Kobe and O'Neal when they played were also shocking.
The importance of this game to the two teams is self-evident.
The Lakers won, and the two sides scored 2 in the series, and both sides returned to the same starting line.
The Mavericks won, with a big score of 3-1, 3 match points, and one step away from the promotion. For the Lakers, it is a knife on the neck. When it falls, it depends on the Mavericks face.
So from the faces of both players, it can be felt that tonight's game is destined to be very different.
"I have a hunch that tonight's game will be the most intense since the series."
On the broadcast booth, Cole saw the tense atmosphere on the field and made a prediction.
Kenny Smith on the side also nodded in agreement.
He also had a faint hunch.
"beep!"
With a whistle on the court, O'Neal dialed the ball back to the Lakers halftime, officially kicking off the game.
The Lakers still attacked O'Neal.
The Mavericks also put out a 2-3 zone defense at the beginning.
Although O'Neal has scored lower than Kobe in the past two games, one glance at the efficiency will tell who should be the most defended.
O'Neal turned and hit hard. The Mavericks double-teamed up too fast. He couldn't complete the offense the first moment he received the ball, and it was even more difficult later.
He threw the ball to the bottom corner, and Devin George was lying there.
George took a three-pointer after receiving the ball.
Although he struggled in the first two games, he also had a 4-for-3 performance on the outside in the last game, and his performance was quite good.
"Uh!"
With a crisp sound, George raised his knife and hit a three-pointer.
He extended the feeling of the previous game to this one!
Phil Jackson couldn't help but clenched his fist.
"This is not good news for the Mavericks."
In the stands, Kenny Smith couldn't help but said.
Although it is just a ball, it is obvious that the Lakers role player has regained the self-confidence of that kind of game after experiencing the last game.
And shooting this kind of thing is so evil, the more confident you are, the more accurate he will be.
Not to mention, the feeling of the hand, he will still be contagious on the court.
Kenny Smith said it too.
Throughout the first half, the Lakers not only felt Devin George, but Fisher was also accurate. Even now in the series, Horry, who had not opened the perimeter before, scored goals.
And after making the shot, they became more confident on the defensive end.
O'Neal is also leading by example, except that he can't really hit the three-point line, and he is trying to expand the free throw line.
After the Lakers fell behind 0-2, it was like a slap in the face, and then suddenly woke up.
Now they are playing like the previous dynasty team with three consecutive championships!
At halftime, the Lakers led the Mavericks by 8 points.
"I have a hunch that the Lakers will win this game."
Cole made another prediction.
Kenny Smith still agreed and nodded.
The Mavericks didn't play bad in the first half, but the Lakers got better after solving their problems.
Well, what I have to say is the difference in playoff experience.
Although the Mavericks are reasonably configured, they are definitely not as good as the Lakers in the playoffs.
If the Mavericks can pass this year, the Lakers are likely to have a sublimation.
Four consecutive championships or even five consecutive championships are possible.
Before, many fans were discussing which Lakers and Jordan Bulls are stronger and weaker. If they can do four consecutive games, then such discussions will naturally come to fruition.
At the end of halftime, the two teams returned to the locker room to rest.
Sun Hao and Nowitzki looked at each other as they went to the player passage.
The two did not speak, but both felt a strong fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
Is there anything in this world that can succeed easily?
Have.
Buy lottery tickets, find rich women, sugar daddy, there are always some shortcuts in life.
Is there any championship in this world that can be easily won?
No.
To win the championship, you need to defeat one opponent after another, and round after round.
There is basically no chance in such a game, and the championship is equal to the strongest team of the season. There is no doubt about this.
So defeating the Dynasty Lakers is easy?
The two of them had never thought about that before.
A lean camel is bigger than a horse. There is a similar sentence in English.
The Lakers themselves had a problem in the first two games~EbookFREE.me~ and now they have corrected the problem.
Such Lakers are their real opponents.
Facts have proved that such an opponent is really strong.
The game is also difficult.
Then, should they give up?
No!
After two consecutive seasons of failure, they have no idea what to give up.
because.
Real man, he should rise to the challenge!
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