: Sixty-six: Plum Run

　　 With Odom's several mid-range jumpers, the defending champion Lakers did not fall apart during the second team playing time. The Grizzlies led the Lakers by 9 points, and after the first quarter, the Lakers barely managed to stabilize the point difference at 7 points.
　　 At Staples, in front of the world's most arrogant fans, the Memphis Grizzlies, an "incompetent" team, leads the defending champion by 7 points.
　　 More than half of the Los Angeles fans opened their mouths. They didn't expect the Grizzlies to be so strong. Although we all know that the Grizzlies have just won their four-game winning streak, the Grizzlies' opponents have not been too powerful in the past four games.
　　 The Pacers, Raptors and Kings are currently in the top eight of the East and West Divisions. The only Jazz with a bit of strength, the dominance of this season is actually average.
　　 Therefore, the Los Angelesers did not think the Grizzlies could threaten them at first. However, now, when they trailed by 7 points in the first quarter and when Link ruled the rotation time with 6 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, the Lakers fans realized that they imagined their opponents too simple.
　　 Various Los Angeles media now only hope that someone can stand up to stop Link in the last three quarters of the game. If he continues to perform so efficiently, then after the game, they once laughed at Link will not end well.
　　 Matt Barnes, who was expected to have high hopes, said nothing at this time. As a player known for his defense and fierceness, he was led by a losing pick on the court, which made Barnes feel very shameless.
　　 Kobe and Phil did not blame Barnes, but the guy still fell into deep self-blame. Kobe is now completely serious, after all, his team is now lagging behind by 10 points.
　　 "I want to get more shots in the second quarter. We must be tough on the offensive end to suppress the Grizzlies' momentum." Before Jackson could speak, Kobe took the lead in picking up the tactical board and setting it up.
　　In the Lakers, it is normal for Kobe to use the tactical board to explain tactics to his teammates. In the first place, the "Zen Master" liked to be the shopkeeper and let the players solve problems by themselves. Secondly, Kobe also knows how to win. Seeing that Kobe talked about it, Phil Jackson simply sat back on the bench.
　　 Whenever Kobe wants to win so seriously, he doesn't have to worry too much. Because that paranoid can always get the game done.
　　 The electronic buzzer sounded, and Kobe looked at the big screen at the scene. Only 7 points, not much to say. As long as you work hard, it won't be a problem to get back!
　　 "Come on, here is Staples!" Kobe's eyes changed, "Black Mamba" is about to start hunting.
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　　 At the beginning of the second quarter, Link naturally did not appear. Hollins returned to the regular starting lineup and continued to fight with a lineup of Conley, Tony Allen, Gay and the Black and White Bears.
　　 Link did not play a game, but his thoughts remained on the basketball court. This was the first time he saw Kobe playing on the spot, and the attacking pace of No. 24 deeply attracted him.
　　 Link has been observing Kobe, observing his offensive habits. First, I hope I can learn something. Second, avoid being overwhelmed if you want to defend Kobe.
　　 In the second quarter, Kobe clearly had a higher desire to score than the first quarter. As soon as he went on the court, he used a dry shot after a three-threat, and shot Tony Allen from outside the three-point line.
　　 Teacher Tony has nothing to do with this, he has sealed it in time. But the so-called superstars can grasp even opportunities that are not opportunities.
　　 "Black Mamba started scoring. If the first quarter was just a warm-up, then he is serious now. Is Tony Allen defending well? Of course it is good. However, this is Kobe!"
　　 The local commentators in Los Angeles sat upright, ready to enjoy Kobe’s killing performance.
　　 Kobe's three-point handicap returned to 4 points in an instant. Phil Jackson smiled. The Grizzlies are always a lottery team. The goal of the Lakers is the championship.
　　 But soon, Rudy Gay gave his response on the offensive end. This time, Guy did not fight alone. His superb interspersed running made Artest relax his vigilance. Little did he know that Conley actually sent out a subtle assist, Rudy Gay made the ball and scored.
　　 Gay waved his arms excitedly after scoring a goal. He is in great shape today. After all, he didn't fight back to back in the previous game because of a shoulder injury. Today, he is full of strength.
　　 Hollins is very pleased, but Guy hasn't performed so well in a long time. The appearance of Link made Guy feel threatened. Therefore, the Grizzlies' third position forms a close of healthy competition.
　　The better Link performs, the better Gay will perform. The better Guy performs, the harder Link will catch up.
　　 The offense in these two rounds is the epitome of the second quarter of the two sides. The rest of the game in this quarter was played in the confrontation between Gay and Kobe.
　　 Same as the first quarter, until the eighth minute of the second quarter, this kind of showdown between you and me is still going on. On the Lakers side, Kobe struggled to score with Tony Allen's defense. But on the Grizzlies side, in addition to Gay, Randolph and others played very well.
　　 Therefore, in the second quarter until now, the Lakers have not been able to narrow the point difference, but the Grizzlies have widened the point difference to 9 points.
　　 Bynum and Gasol had very low offensive efficiency under the defense of the Black and White Bears, and the defending champion instantly became a Kobe team. Watching the points difference is getting bigger and bigger, the anger in Kobe's heart is getting more and more intense.
　　He is not angry because of his teammates' inaction, but because he is angry. This guy is mad at himself because he is always mad at himself, so he will almost pervert himself.
　　 In the eighth minute, Jackson called to stop the game. At this time, the old Zen master could no longer sit on the bench and pretend to be forced. He has just been on the sidelines and it turns out that the Memphis Grizzlies are not a team that Kobe can beat with just a single play.
After 　　, Phil Jackson was preparing to speak, but Kobe took the lead in putting forward his request.
　　 "I don't want to end, I want to finish the game!" Kobe gritted his teeth, his attitude is beyond doubt.
　　 He does not allow his team to be suppressed by a lottery team, and it is still in his presence.
　　 Phil Jackson did not refuse, Kobe occasionally fights for a long time, this kind of thing will happen several times every season. He nodded silently and agreed.
　　Four minutes, 9 points difference, the "Black Mamba" paranoia continues~EbookFREE.me~ On the other hand, the Grizzlies are on the bench. Hollins is very satisfied with the team's results. Rudy Gay is in surprisingly good form today, which is why he is occasionally inefficient and occasionally non-defensive, and is still the Grizzlies top card.
　　Rounding time, Hollins turned his gaze to Link again. He has now immensely trusted this undrafted pick and immensely believes in his abilities.
　　 "I need you to keep the point difference in double digits before the end of the second quarter. Now we are leading by 9 points. This task shouldn't be difficult for you?"
　　 "I'll work hard, coach." Link nodded and geared up. Today, because Guy's performance is so good, Link's playing time is very limited. So, every time he played, Link was full of energy.
　　 Isn't it Matt Barnes? It's not that I didn't win him in the first quarter.
　　 However, after the timeout was over and Link re-appeared, he realized that things were not as simple as he thought.
　　 I saw Kobe gritted his teeth and attacked the Grizzlies halftime. His eyes were as if the Grizzlies owed him tens of millions.
　　 Link turned his head and saw that the kid Mayo had already gone away, he took the initiative to walk to Barnes. This means that the dangerous "black mamba" was left to Link.
　　 Kobe ran through half the court and received the basketball. He raised his head to look at Link with an expression of "Either you die or I die". This guy must have thought that the Grizzlies sent Link to defend himself on purpose, and he has been waiting for a fight against Link for a long time.
　　 "Come on, let's solve all this!" Bryant said, and began to dribble.
　　 "It's not like this, it's really not like this..." Link had no choice but to shout in his heart.
　　 That guy Mayo is really a good buddy.