Chapter 387: George backs the pot, the shark is superfluous

In the Lakers locker room.
Phil Jackson walked into the dressing room in a large suit, and it was terribly quiet inside.
O'Neill nibbled burgers to replenish his energy, while Malone was closing his eyes and rested. Kobe sat in front of the closet in a trance. He didn't know if he was thinking about his performance in the first half or worrying about his lawsuit. Payton and Fisher studied together. The two of them also amused each other from time to time with the text messages on their mobile phones.
George, who started in F4, is the most unique. He is constantly wiping with a shining iron pot, and occasionally picks it up to try on his back.
"Papa."
Jackson clapped his palms, and his voice sounded: "Boys, cheer up. The game was only played for half time. It is not over yet. We are only 8 points behind, and we still have a chance."
Seeing that everyone was indifferent, Jackson continued: "Although the opponent's lineup includes the scoring master Shen Tong who has just won the championship, and the genius LeBron who is known as the once-in-a-century player, I think we can still fight for the victory."
Hearing the "high scorer" and "one-in-a-century genius player", O'Neal and Kobe reacted very clearly.
O'Neal wiped the white Thousand Island sauce from his mouth, took another sip of water, stood up and said, "Phil, it's time to let them know who the overlord (shark) on the court is."
Kobe also retracted his gaze and shook his head, apparently listening to what Jackson had just said.
For Kobe, who is very competitive, mentioning last season's championship members and this season's No. 1 pick are enough to arouse Kobe's fighting spirit and desire to win.
Although Malone and Payton did not react as much as the OK combination, Malone also closed his eyes and opened his eyes. He picked up the towel next to him and wiped his cheeks, trying to cheer up.
Payton stopped chatting with Fisher and began to organize the equipment for the second half.
Jackson felt calm after seeing the reactions of several core players.
To deal with these stars, we still have to "play what they like."
The team is not easy to bring.
Thinking of this, Jackson couldn't help but shook his head slightly.
"Who, Devin George, how long have you put your backpack away? It's time to change it, it looks like a wok." Jackson said.
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In the second half of the game, the stimulated Lakers began to exert force from the beginning of the third quarter.
Although O'Neal and Kobe often have quarrels, they are also savvy people, knowing that only when the two of them work together, the team's strength can be brought to the fullest.
So the fans at the Cavaliers' home court saw such a scene.
Kobe used Malone's cover to get space and broke into the penalty area before Shentong pursued the defense.
The face-to-basket took off, and when Boozer and Big Z double-teamed, he handed the ball from the gap between the two to O'Neal.
O'Neal took the ball and dunked with both hands vigorously, setting off the Lakers' first counterattack in the second half.
After that, O'Neal with his left hand against Big Z's abdomen, his right hand stuck Boozer's neck, and a strong defensive rebound. The first time he turned around, he made a chest push and the ball was directly passed through the half court.
Kobe had already started one step earlier, and after receiving O'Neal's long pass, he made a strong one-handed buckle.
After scoring, Kobe gave a thumbs up, and O'Neal returned one.
Jackson, who was sitting down the court, saw this scene, and his hips became more stable.
Boozer's mid-range shot was destroyed by Malone's blocked shot. The Lakers counterattacked to halftime. The ball passed from Payton to O'Neal, attracted a double-team and then split the ball out to Kobe again.
Kobe faced Shentong's defense, directly took off and shot, the ball steadily hit.
The Lakers started the third quarter with a wave of 7-0, and the score was close in an instant.
Seeing that the momentum was wrong, Silas immediately called a timeout.
After the timeout, the Cavaliers first succeeded by Shentong's emergency stop jumper, and then James forced a break through the layup to cause a foul, and made two free throws.
The knight stabilized the situation and the two sides entered a tug of war.
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Although Jackson mobilized the locker room at halftime, his fighting spirit was good and teamfights started, but the level of understanding was not good.
Under the influence of "natural aura", the Cavaliers players united and played classic team basketball.
McGinnis held the ball from the outside and patiently waited for the pass.
Shentong ran continuously around the bottom line.
Boozer and Big Z have twice screened for Shentong on the bottom line and on the line.
First blocked Kobe, then George.
Shentong, who came to the top of the 45° arc on the left, had a chance to get a vacant seat.
McGinnis spotted the opportunity and sent a pass.
"Make up for defense, don't let him take action!"
Under Kobe's roar, O'Neal took a rare stride and referred to the upper position to block the shots.
When O'Neal was out, James began to go in.
When the two of them exchanged their eyes, they exchanged S-B in their hearts.
O'Neill: It's impossible for you to pass the ball to you in a big open position. I have a deep understanding of this situation.
James: Going to block three-pointers with less than 50% of the outside shots but leave the opponent with almost 100% of the baskets. You are really too much. You.
Shentong jumped up with the ball, but did not shoot.
Because he saw an open position at the basket.
The moment he passed the ball, his head flicked and his eyes looked to the other side.
Although turning your head looks useless~EbookFREE.me~, the styling must be done.
Anyhow, it is also a NO-LOOK-PASS.
It's the same as some people like to pass the ball and turn it in a circle, or like to pass the ball out and take it back and then pass it out.
One person holds the ball and nine people are worried.
However, Shentong's passing is still very practical.
At the moment when Shentong got the ball, James, who was extremely quotient, saw O'Neal ready to move, and knew that the opportunity was coming.
Contrary to O'Neal's expectation, Shen Tong really passed the ball to the basket.
The ball flew past O'Neal's ear with a howling sound.
"Oops, I missed someone..."
O'Neill was surprised.
Originally it was to make up for Kobe, but now he has to be on his back.
James received a wonderful pass from Shentong and easily succeeded.
Looking at Kobe with a bitter look, Kobe has already sullenly ran to the front court.
Turning his head to look at Jackson, the boy was thinking about things with his head down.
Looking at George helplessly, the other party said without hesitation: "I'm sorry, it's my fault."
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The scores of the two sides were anxious and fought until the last moment.
With 30 seconds left in the game, the Cavaliers led the Lakers by two points 94-93.
At this moment, it is the Lakers offensive.
George has been replaced by Fisher.
George couldn't carry the pot at the last critical moment.
Fisher dribbled the ball through halftime and handed the ball to Payton on the other side.
Kobe leans against James for the ball.
At this moment, Kobe has topped the position of small forward, and it is James.
Kobe, who received a pass from Payton, is ready to play singles.
On the other side, O'Neal and Malone took the initiative to open up to make room for Kobe.
In this Lakers team, the last minute is definitely Kobe's time.