Chapter 98: 【Fifty-Five Points】

Brian Shaw's height advantage of 198CM gave O'Neal a good pass and could organize the offense, but he did not perform well on the defensive end, and he also had no way to pick and roll the Jazz.
Stockton scored consecutively and assisted his teammates, becoming the most prominent person on the field.
Shooting guard Starks' non-stop running position also allowed Kobe to put more energy on the defensive end.
35-year-old veteran John Starks is 196CM tall, weighs 86 kg, is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and his nickname is also "crazy". He was named the best defensive second team in the Knicks in 1993, was an All-Star in 1994, and was elected the best sixth man in 1997.
The Lakers were completely misfired outside the three-point line. O'Neal and Leder only provided the firepower. The Jazz chased the score to 80.
After 7 minutes, Jackson replaced Leder, and replaced Guo Xu and Brian Shaw to form the back line. Kobe topped the small forward position. The Jazz's outside players are not strong. This combination of single defense will not become a weakness. Anti-blocking players rely on contracting to close to the restricted area for "pseudo joint defense". One O'Neill is enough to make the restricted area into a no-fly zone.
Jackson believes that this period must limit the performance of the two defenders Stockton and Starks. Brian Shaw is also not detrimental to the height of the forward. If he can attract the Jazz to make the small forward single, the pressure on the pick and roll will be reduced a lot.
The game continued, Guo Xu led the ball to Brian Shaw before the three-point line. The latter got off the 201CM Quincy Lewis from the left by Grant's ball-free screen, and received a shot and hit a CIC.
82 to 80, Guo Xu's fifth assist.
Brian Shaw always passed the ball to his teammates, Lewis underestimated the enemy, and the pursuit was not very active. This is the role of the veteran, the body is no longer able to use experience to enter one occasionally.
When the Jazz attacked, Lewis wanted to pick Brian Shaw against his body. When he broke the ball, he was squeezed and lost his rhythm. The dribble hit his feet. Brian Shaw picked up the basketball. Lewis was eager to fight back and lost a foul. .
Sloan indicated to the referee on the sidelines that Brian Shaw had fouled the defense first. The referee ignored it, it was just normal confrontation.
Lewis was the 19th rookie in the first round of 1999. He is in good health, his head is not very bright, and his offensive choices are always poor. Sloan was willing to train him, but he disappointed again and again.
The Lakers attacked, Guo Xu dribble the ball to the frontcourt and no one was covering. He faced Stockton and wanted to play. He was afraid of not listening to the command and was hidden by Jackson. He had to pass to Shaw. The latter formed a triangle with Kobe and O’Neal. Guo Xu was in the middle. Stand by and wait for opportunities, catch the shot or reorganize.
O'Neal received the ball from a low position to single Ostertag, the two figures were close, and the big white bear played the only role, resisting the people. Whenever he sees this kind of scene, Guo Xu feels a little bit of an anguish. He obviously doesn't need to play the Lakers with more effort. O'Neill is also happy. He is willing to prove his strength in this way.
O'Neill squeezed twice and turned towards the middle. He bent his knees and took the ball slightly, Ostertag was lifted by the center of gravity. O'Neill took a step forward to make a jump shot, Ostertag hit a foul.
Even if they are similar in size, it is difficult for the white bear to defend against the black bear. The peak of O’Neal ’s bouncing strength is so strong that he can turn around and dunk 360 degrees. Ostertag is a floor flow that is perfect. Once O’Neal jumps up, he ca n’t block it. Only fouls can be prevented.
O'Neal couldn't catch a simple opportunity, lost two free throws, and let the ball go.
Free throwing is always the most efficient and killing method on the basketball court. Most players are much more efficient on the free throw line than shooting. If 10 offensive opportunities are fouled, even if they are two-point fouls, there are also 20 free throw opportunities. O'Neal can get 10 points on 50% free throws, which is the same as he scored 5 goals on 10 offensive attempts.
If O'Neal's free throws are reliable, the hit rate reaches 80%, it will be equivalent to his 10 offenses with an 80% two-point shooting rate, and the efficiency is terrible.
In Guo Xu ’s previous life, O’Neal ’s career averaged double-doubles in 10 regular season games. He averaged 9.3 free throws per game in 19 seasons. His statistics in the playoffs were even more horrible. He averaged double-doubles in 12 postseason games. He averaged 15.4 times in two games and 11.6 free throws in 17 playoff games.
Unfortunately, O'Neal averaged 52.7% free throws per game in the regular season and 50.4% in the playoffs, both of which are lower than the scoring efficiency of sports. He has never scored 30+ points per game in a single season and was ruined on free throws. If he had Yao Ming ’s quasi-head, his achievements would be limitless. It would impact Jordan ’s ten scoring champions and six championships. .
O'Neal made a free throw and Sloan sent Russell to replace Lewis.
The Jazz attacked, Stockton controlled the ball, Ostertag from the side gave Starks a ballless screen, Stockton passed to Starks, the latter attracted O'Neill to change the defense, and then passed the air after emptying. Cut Ostertag.
"Big White Bear" knew that his air cutting speed was slow, and after passing the ball, it was passed to Malone who went deep into the basket. Grant threw a foul, and Malone threw the ball out, scoring 2 + 1.
Malone added a penalty, 82 to 83.
After this foul, the veteran Grant made six offenses and
graduated
. Jackson sent a Fox guest guest forward.
The Lakers attacked. After the player pulled away, Kobe Bryant broke through the ball and Stockton let go of Guo Xu to cover the attack.
Russell was in position. Kobe didn't notice that the middle was empty, protecting the ball and making moves. Stockton was successfully intercepted from behind.
Stockton made a long pass to Starks, who faced Bryan Shaw for a layup and scored two points, 82 to 85.
Bryant singles Russell also color, foul foul and made two free throws. 84 to 85.
Both sides have found the offensive feeling, you come and go, no one can prevent anyone. Guo Xu didn't show up on the offensive end, the defensive end performed well, no longer let Stockton score ~ ​​EbookFREE.me ~ The Lakers had a slight advantage, because O'Neal attacked 2 + 1 and beat Ostertag Going down, the Jazz was forced to replace Danny Manning, who was very light-weight.
1 minute 45 seconds, O'Neal singled out Manning's obvious advantage, attracted Starks and then distributed to the outside Brian Shaw, the latter corner attracted Stockton's defense and passed 70 degrees Guo Xu.
Guo Xu didn't waste any chance. He made a solid three-pointer and made a 91-89. The Lakers overtake again.
This is his 11th point, the score is finally in double figures, and the value is continuous.
Next round Malone beat Fox in a low position, O'Neal suddenly came out to help defend the ball successfully, Guo Xu received O'Neal's single pass under the fast break, changed the direction and accelerated past Stockton.
Jazz has committed 4 offense in the final quarter, Guo Xu was sent to the free throw line.
At the last moment, Jackson's formations played a role. Guo Xu was the fastest player in the game, and Stockton, who had been playing for 35 minutes, could no longer run.
Fist is afraid of young and strong, the veteran's physical weakness is more obvious in the end.
Guo Xu made a quick two free throws and made a steady shot. He didn't want to give Stockton any breathing opportunities. He found that the veteran was bending over while watching.
93 to 89, Guo Xu personal 13th point.
Critical moment he scored 5 points, which attracted home fans cheering. When returning to the defense, O'Neill waited to celebrate with his high-five near the three-point line in the middle.
O'Neill is not alone, seeing his teammates have the opportunity he will immediately score, averaging 3.8 assists last season, as a good inside response ability. You know, he is an offensive killer, not the center of the Divac's response. If he reduces the number of strong attacks and passes, it is not difficult to average 5 assists per game.
The Lakers occupy the right place and are very close to winning.