naaapseattle Chapter 158 Mutual contacts (want to subscribe)
Chapter 158 Mutual contacts (want to subscribe)
Chapter 158 Mutual contacts (want to subscribe)
The air conditioner in Phoenix left a bad impression on Gao Fei, try to increase the temperature to avoid repeating the same mistakes before the third game.
Goofy put on a Nike T-shirt, shorts, and sandals, ready to take Taylor to the Oriental Cultural Center in Phoenix.
This is a Chinese-style building built by COFCO in 97, and there are many famous scenic spots inside.Three Ponds Reflecting the Moon, Pinghu Autumn Moon, Confucius Temple, Tianxia Wenshufang, Canglang Pavilion, Xiaoyingzhou...
The pavilions and pavilions in the south of China are concentrated in the 160 million square feet of Chinatown, known as the most Jiangnan-style place in the western United States.
Under the scorching sun at noon, the temperature inside and outside the car were completely different.
The driver of the car is an overseas Chinese. He communicated with Gao Fei in Chinese and introduced places worth visiting in Chinatown: "This is a carrier for spreading culture, giving Americans the opportunity to get in touch with oriental culture and learn more about things they consider mysterious."
Gao Fei knows that Americans don't care much about the domestic situation, and their consciousness is still in the last century.At first, when he talked about high-rise buildings and various advanced things, his teammates thought he was bragging.
Taylor has never been to Phoenix, and has never been exposed to a strange culture, so it feels very fresh.
Kungfu tea is a representative thing. It is dry outside the house, and Gao Fei and Taylor are sitting in the air-conditioned room, enjoying the tea carefully brewed by the tea artisan.
"Gao, you can hire a master who understands tea art to help you make a cup of tea in your spare time." Taylor knew that Gao Fei had received a sponsorship invitation from a domestic brand, and another income would come in.
Gao Fei laughed and said, "That kind of life is too extravagant. I play games all year round, and I can't really enjoy this kind of leisure time."
"Aren't you enjoying it now?"
"It's different." Gao Fei was about to explain the difference when he heard the phone ring and stopped talking.
Zen master called: "Gao, I'm sorry to disturb you. But there is business, it's better to communicate in advance."
Gao Fei knew that Zen Master would not come to him except for matters related to the team, so he asked, "Phil, is there any adjustment for the next game?"
"I'm going to put Chris Mim back in the starting lineup, strengthen the defense of the penalty area, and let Amare go to the outside to shoot jumpers." Zen master explained his formation.
"Amares Stoudemire has a mid-range shot. Wouldn't it be risky to drive him to the perimeter?" Gao Fei knew that Stoudemire has a strong face-up offensive ability, and mid-range shots are also a common method.
"Lamar Odom will follow him." Jackson had plans.
Gao Fei said: "I will prepare some positional tactics and adapt at any time."
"Very good. I hope you have a pleasant time." The Zen master finished the sentence and hung up the phone.
"Phil is old and doesn't know how to talk on the phone, so he hangs up directly every time." Gao Fei put the slightly small phone back into his pocket.
Taylor smiled: "The world belongs to young people."
"It also belongs to the elderly." Gao Fei finished the tea in the sand cup, "It's just that it's more difficult for them to adapt to new things."
The two ended their trip to the cultural center and went to a nearby restaurant for a simple meal.
"Do you need to prepare for the game?" Taylor felt that G6 of the series was still very important, and was afraid of delaying Gao Fei's preparations.
"The game is too stressful, it's better not to think about it." Gao Fei checked his watch and found that it was not one o'clock, so he suggested to watch a movie.
"Paths of Glory" was being shown in the cinema, Gao Fei bought two tickets, and sat with Taylor on the bench outside the theater and waited for the movie to start.
Sports movies are usually limited and the audience is relatively small, but this movie has a good entry point, and many boys like to watch it.
"Is that man tall just now?" A black guy couldn't believe his eyes when he walked over, and asked his companion.
His companion is a man with glasses with an afro head, holding his glasses in his right hand. After careful identification, he is sure to be the Lakers guard Gao Fei.
They didn't come to bother them, and quietly lined up to enter the cinema.
"Aren't you popular?" Taylor said with a smile, "They didn't get too excited when they recognized you."
"Maybe they are playing against the Suns. They don't want to talk to players from the opposing team." Gao Fei thought of a reason.
"Sounds reasonable."
The movie theater is showing the title, the lights are dim, and the colors are constantly changing with the light on the curtain.
It's not the first time Gao Fei has watched this movie, and watching it again, he still has different feelings.He was luckier than a student player, was able to play basketball professionally, and got an endorsement deal worth more than most players.
How to maintain motivation after earning a lot of money has become a problem he must face.After getting rich, life has indeed become rich and colorful, and many novelty things seem to have turned into beautiful and dangerous flowers, attracting Gao Fei.
"Gao, do you plan to make a movie?" Taylor felt that the movie was very good, so he leaned over and asked in a low voice.
Gao Fei didn't hide it: "I have plans to set up an entertainment company, to be the boss behind the scenes, and to invest in filming."
"Hope you make good movies."
"I'm just an investor, and I won't get involved in the filming. It's best to independently invest in a Hollywood blockbuster." Gao Fei said, "It will be great when the time comes."
"Then you have to work harder."
Hollywood blockbusters require more investment. As an investor, you have to earn more money to achieve your goals.For Gao Fei, the most convenient way to make money is to play basketball well.
As time goes by, the sun gradually sinks to the west.Maybe Phoenix has more sunshine and feels a bit later in the evening than Los Angeles.
Gao Fei was sitting on the balcony of the hotel, with a tactical board on the table and an eraser next to it.He concentrates on drawing tactics and designing some running positions that are not easy to be targeted.
The overall defense of the Suns is very poor, and the help defense is not good enough. As long as the cover is open, it is basically a shooting practice.
The matter of Chris Mim's return to the starting lineup will be submitted to the technical desk before the start of the game.This is considered a hidden move, and there is a high probability that the sun will be caught off guard.
There was music in the living room.
Taylor played the guitar and sang a new song that has not yet been released. Accompanied by the fiery sunset in the distant sky, it felt very peaceful.
Gao Fei is a person who knows how to enjoy life, so he temporarily put down his tactical pen and listened to the VIP concert.
……
Kobe was not idle either, lifting dumbbells in the room and continuing to maintain his state.
He is not as calm as Gao Fei. He occasionally watches sports news and knows that the outside world is saying that the Lakers have never won an away game in this series.With the Suns holding the match point, there is a high chance that they will eliminate the Lakers.
The program on the TV coincided with the rumors.
Rachel Nichols is the anchor of ESPN's NBA, and invited Stephen Smith, McGrady and Chris Webber to discuss the Western Conference semifinals that are in full swing.
Tracy McGrady was eliminated by the Lakers. Only by touting each other can he appear to be more valuable.His view is that the Lakers can bring the game back to Los Angeles and have a high probability of advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
Stephen Smith is very serious: "Why? Why are you more optimistic about the Lakers? They hurt the starting center."
"When we were playing against us, Kwame could only watch from the sidelines." McGrady explained, "But it didn't affect the rhythm of the Lakers. They played around the double guards, they were very organized, and they had a strong ability to adjust. When it came to the stage of anxiety, they Still able to take over the game, stronger than imagined."
Chris Webber has played two games with the Lakers in the regular season, and thinks what McGrady said is true: "The Lakers have both offensive and defensive guards. Although the inside is weak, they are still strong overall."
There cannot be only one voice on the show. Reggie Miller holds the opposite view: "In the last game, Gao and Kobe contributed 70+ points. Even so, the Suns still have a chance to win the game. They will play at home tomorrow night. Big psychological advantage."
Gao Fei listened for a while, and felt that the analysis was very reasonable, but the situation on the field was changing rapidly, no one dared to say that he would win, and everything was full of unknowns.This is why live events look better than recorded ones.
After getting busy, time seemed to pass faster, and it was ten o'clock in a blink of an eye.
Goofy went back to the bedroom, took a hot shower, changed into pajamas, lay on the bed and read the latest issue of "SLAM" magazine - there was a column about him in it.
"Goofy showed the impact that golf intelligence can have on a game in the series against the Rockets. He is not an ordinary point guard, but more like an on-court coach with a lot of tactical systems.
The Lakers respond in a variety of ways, and can seize the opponent's weakest point to target it.He is also surrounded by Kobe, who is known for his high scores. This pair of backcourt combinations has the opportunity to go further in the playoffs. "
Gao Fei briefly read the article, turned to the equipment page, and watched the latest sneaker reviews.
The pilot generation is Nike's masterpiece, and the new sneakers that will be launched later will be compared with it, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages, and letting consumers know where there are differences.
"Gao, do you like this outfit?" Taylor asked Goofy with a smile as he leaned against the door, wearing Chun Li's costume from the Street Fighter game.
"This..." It was difficult for Gao Fei to remain calm. He put the magazine on the bedside table and admired the picturesque scenery.
"Cosplay!" Taylor swayed into the room. Since there were few cloth strips, the sides of his thighs were not covered. "How is it? Boss."
"It's very exciting." Gao Fei looked at Taylor who was crawling over, knowing that it would be a wonderful night.
……
The next morning, Gao Fei got up very early.Due to a fierce battle at night, Zen master did not organize a joint training in the team.
Gao Fei bought breakfast, then took a taxi to a nearby arena to practice.
Kobe will naturally not be absent.
"Gao, have you ever thought about what will happen if you lose tonight?" Kobe asked suddenly before starting practice.
Gao Fei thought for a while, and said: "I used to lose often, and I couldn't control the outcome. At that time, I got used to losing. My competitive spirit was buried in this soil, but there will be a day when I can't hide it."
Kobe didn't speak.
"If I lose, I will accept it calmly and continue to strive for the championship." Gao Fei answered the question, "There is no easy goal in this world, otherwise there would not be so many people rushing for the O'Brien Cup."
"You have a good mentality. My answer is that you will not lose. Since you have a chance to win, you will try your best to fight for it." Kobe said his answer.
Gao Fei dribbled the ball with his right hand, and said with a smile: "Your question is what will happen if you lose tonight. This kind of answer is a shameless answer."
After chatting, start to enter the training mode.
The coaching staff and the scouting department are working together to study the weaknesses of the Suns players and try to find strategies that make the team more likely to win.
After Gao Fei came back from the arena, seeing that Taylor was busy, he put his sweaty clothes into the washing machine and took a simple shower.
Both body and mind are ready for the game starting at [-] o'clock tonight.He leaned on the sofa, stopped thinking about basketball, and let his mind and body rest.
Tyler's phone rang, and it was from Liz Rose.
"Taylor, your single has basically been produced, and you will be able to make your official debut in a while." Liz Rose's voice seemed a little excited.
Gao Fei sat on the sofa and listened quietly.
"I can't believe it, in a few months, I will be a singer!" Taylor was also very happy, sitting next to Gao Fei, leaning on his shoulder to listen to the phone.
"Mr. Chapman contacted several TV shows for you in advance. After the single is released, it needs to be promoted on the show." Liz Rose continued to tell the business.
"What programs are there?"
"Some talk shows, if Gao is free, it's best to bring him on the show."
"He will be willing to go." Taylor knew that Gao Fei had plans to set up an entertainment company, and expanding his network was the only way to go.
After she hung up the phone, she asked, "Gao, would you like to participate in the show?"
"Didn't you already answer for me?" Gao Fei said with a smile, "No problem at all."
"You go to rest," Taylor came to the enthusiastic Arizona, inspired and thought of a new song, "I will write down the inspiration."
Goofy returned to the bedroom, covered himself with a blanket, and recharged his batteries in advance.
……
Director Zhang and Yang Jian came to Phoenix to explain the game on the spot.
"Let's call Gao Fei and chat together before the game." Director Zhang has an interview task and wants to do it before the game starts.
Yang Jian knew that Gao Fei had the habit of warming up early, and thought it was a good idea.
Director Zhang took out his mobile phone, found Gao Fei's number, and pressed the dial button.
Gao Fei has the contact information of domestic media professionals, so he can ask them for help no matter what.It's just that he doesn't want to owe favors, so he usually asks Feiyang to help.
Seeing that Director Zhang called, he immediately connected.
"Gao Fei, Yang Jian and I came to Phoenix, are you free now? Let's chat together." Director Zhang is on assignment, so he is talking about business.
"Okay, where are you guys? I'll take a taxi." Gao Fei made a note of the location, put on his suit, and took a taxi to his destination.
Both Yang Jian and Director Zhang are wearing suits, and they are going to broadcast live in the media room of the American West Arena later.
The three found a cafe and sat at a small table.Drinking coffee is just a blindfold, the real purpose is to communicate and interview.
"The original plan in Taili was to broadcast live the regional finals and the finals," Director Zhang had interviewed Gao Fei, and he was more familiar with it, and started the conversation in a homely way. "Later, I felt that these two potential games were very important, so I decided to advance Come and broadcast live.”
Gao Fei said with a smile: "If I come later, maybe I will go home."
Director Zhang laughed out loud.
Knowing that Gao Fei meant that he might be eliminated, Yang Jian asked, "Are you not sure about tonight's game?"
"The Suns are really strong." Gao Fei felt that the Suns had the strength of a championship. Although the defense was not good, the offense was too strong.Even the unlimited defense changes beyond the era were almost resolved.
"You are also very strong." Yang Jian didn't want to see all domestic players eliminated, and hoped that the Lakers could continue to go down.
"I will do my best. As for the result, it's hard to say." Gao Fei said, "The Suns have the home advantage and the match point, so they really have a better chance of winning."
Gao Fei didn't want the commentators to have false hopes, so he sounded the alarm first and asked them to build up their mental preparations before commenting.
Most of the content of Director Zhang's interview is related to this round of the series, how to adjust and the mental journey, these are all asked.
Gao Fei tried his best to recall and told Director Zhang how he felt at that time.
Yang Jian not only commented on basketball, but also on track and field, dragon boat and other events. He knew that it was not easy for athletes in each event to succeed. He became very silent for a while after listening to Gao Fei's description of the scene of the third game of illness.
The interview process went smoothly, but because of Gao Fei's words, the two commentators fell into a mood of pessimism about the future.
Taylor will not come to the scene, so Gao Fei took the special car of the sports channel and came to the American West Arena on the way.
The away purple jersey hung quietly in the visiting team's locker room. Gao Fei walked to the front of the locker and looked at the number and name printed on it.
"Gao, what are you thinking?" Vujacic changed his equipment in advance, knowing that he would return to the bench, and came to communicate with Gao Fei.
"I was thinking about this game," Gao Fei said, turning his head, "So, you know the adjustments for this game?"
"I know, Phil has notified in advance."
"How do you feel now?" Gao Fei would not ignore every teammate.
"Not bad," said Vujacic, who is not at the core level of the team. He can fill in any vacancies, and has a good mentality. "I'm not a star, and I have no choice most of the time."
Gao Fei patted Vujacic's chest and said with a smile, "Okay, this is what makes me look like a man! When I was a blue-collar worker, I always thought so."
"I can't believe that such a strong person like you also worked as a blue-collar worker." Vujacic always found this incident incredible.
Gao Fei changed the subject at the right time, and said: "There are many incredible things in the world, not just this one. Let's just talk about the match, I'm not nervous at all."
"I'm really nervous." Vujacic's attention was distracted and he forgot the question just now.
Gao Fei said: "Since you are not sure, go to the arena to get used to it in advance." After speaking, he took off the jersey from the hanger and began to change the game equipment.
Vujacic listened to Gao Fei's opinion, called Kobe, and left the locker room early.
Every arena has a different feel, so familiarizing yourself with it in advance will help you perform during the game.
Yang Jian and Director Zhang are already in place in the media room. There are many broadcast screens around them, connected to each camera, and they can pay attention to every corner of the stadium.
The sports channel attaches great importance to this game and will explain and analyze it in advance.
Director Zhang connected with domestic studios to explain the scene.
"Now through the lens of the broadcast room, I can see the situation on the court." Director Zhang said wearing headphones, "There is still an hour before the game starts, and the Lakers players have arrived on the court to warm up in advance."
Yang Jian also looked at the small broadcast screen and said, "The Lakers players are talking and laughing, and they don't seem particularly nervous."
"They won the fifth game of the series, which is the key to the team's victory." Director Zhang said, "But this game is more important to them. If it is dragged into the tiebreaker, the Lakers will have a great psychological advantage."
"The Suns also understand this," Yang Jian said. "When the ESPN reporter interviewed D'Antoni just now, he said that he would do his best to end the series tonight. The information revealed by this sentence is that the Suns want to quickly end the suspense. "
"As the saying goes, nights are long and dreams are many," Director Zhang said. "No matter which team takes the lead, it must want to end the suspense as soon as possible. It's just that the Lakers have strong adaptability and resilience and will not be eliminated easily."
"This point needs to be tested in the game, but the Lakers do have a chance to tie the big score." Yang Jian still tried to avoid blind optimism and explained to the point.
Gao Fei chewed his gum and calmly carried out basic skills training.He has an extraordinary mind and can be suppressed by golf quotient, but he has to rely on basic skills to complete various skills.
Kobe's task is very clear, but there is no need to worry.The defensive end followed Nash, and the offensive end played the most familiar individual singles.
In the Lakers' current system, the most comfortable player is Kobe.
Half an hour before the start of the game, Master Zen submitted the starting list of the game to the technical station, which then distributed it to the major broadcast media.
The sports channel captures the ESPN live broadcast source, receives their information, and shares it with the fans watching the game.
"The latest news," Yang Jiangang said immediately after being notified by the broadcaster, "The Lakers will change their starting lineup for this game. Chris Mim, who served as the starter in the first round, will return again. Vujacic will be put on the bench."
Director Zhang quietly listened to his partner finish the information.
Yang Jian asked: "Director Zhang, what do you think Zen Master means by arranging troops?"
Director Zhang said: "In the first five games, the Lakers can be said to be playing with the rhythm of the Suns, completely abandoning the big center. This time, bringing Mihm back is to suppress the rhythm of the game and play in a way that the Suns have never faced. "
"I hope this formation can achieve miraculous results." After Yang Jian finished speaking, the signal switched back to the domestic studio.
After the cheerleaders exited, the lights dimmed.
The Lakers are the visiting team, and the introduction is very brief.
All the players lined up on the right side of the center line, waiting for the introduction of the Suns players.
Nash came out last to an unusually warm cheer from the fans.
Phoenix fans are full of confidence and want to witness the team advance to the next round.
The broadcast station released the starting lineup list of both sides.
Sun: Nash, Lagabel, James Jones, Marion, Stoudemire!
Lakers: Goofy, Kobe, Luke Walton, Odom, Chris Mim!
Gao Fei walked to the sidelines, ignoring all kinds of strange signs.He has taken off his wristband, only his left hand wears the same color bracelet as the jersey and sneakers.
Simple equipment represents his style of play.
Gao Fei won the opening jump ball in the last game, repeated his old tricks, and stood on the right side of the center circle again.
Stoudemire knew that Gao Fei was fast, so he was already on guard.When Joe Crawford dialed the basketball up, the jump started early.
Smart is mistaken by smart!
When Stoudemire fell, Gao Fei was still rising, touched the basketball, and continued to get the opening ball.
"Damn! I was careless." Stoudemire wanted to fight for the opening ball, but the planned plan was broken, and it felt bad.
Odom advanced with the ball, not daring to control the ball in such a critical game, and immediately distributed it to Gao Fei on the right.
Kobe moved laterally, pulled away the defense, and gave Goofy the opportunity.
Chris Mim has little effect on the defensive end, and must play some role on the offensive end, covering the top of the arc to help Goofy block the jelly-like Lagabel.
Gao Fei broke through with the ball on the left side, attracted the Suns to defend, split the ball horizontally, and handed it to Chris Mim, who returned to the starting lineup.
Stoudemire followed Odom, didn't pay attention to Mim, and leaked defenses.
Chris Mim caught the ball slowly and made a three-step layup, scoring easily!
Lakers 2-0 Suns!
Goofy gets an assist at the start!
Kobe calmly retreated to the backcourt, stood at the top of the arc, and waited for Nash.
This set of matchups is something Phoenix fans would love to see.Nash's personal offensive ability is stronger than expected, and he has one-handed passing, which is quite difficult to defend.
Gao Fei didn't have a good solution, and the other defenders didn't sing.
Bryant is very smart, focused on defending Nash's offense, giving up the pass threat first.
Nash's dribbling rhythm is very unique, it is extremely difficult to predict, and defense can only rely on speed.
Switch between fast and slow rhythms, instantly take the initiative.Nash assigned to Marion, who was standing on the right, to attack Chris Mim, who moved relatively slowly.
Odom didn't have to fight against the strong Stoudemire in the low post, and was relatively more calm. The chief audience watched his teammates defend.
"Lamar, watch your own people!" Goofy sternly shouted, and Odom was startled, and quickly turned his defensive attention back to Stoudemire.
The Zen master sat on the sidelines and observed the situation calmly.With a commander of Gao Fei's level under him, it was indeed quite easy.
Marion's offensive ability with the ball is really poor, and he can't break through, so he has to choose a mid-range jumper!
Odom saw the purple figure go down, stuck Stoudemire, and let Goofy protect the defensive rebound.
Kobe knew that the opening tactic was a pick-and-roll, instead of running fast, he walked across half court.
Gao Fei also had to use infinite defense changes during critical periods, splitting the game into several stages.The main attackers in each stage are different, and they are evenly distributed, and no one has his favor alone.
Chris Mim seemed to become an emotional cover machine, pulled to the top of the arc again, and Gao Fei played a very good pick-and-roll cooperation.
Gao Fei got rid of the defense again, broke through with the ball, and distributed it to Luke Walton on the right.
Marion spun quickly and rushed to Luke Wharton.
Luke Walton is also a player with a clear mind, and he doesn't have to bear the pressure of winning or losing. He cleverly split the ball and passed it to Odom again.
Odom passed the ball smoothly and handed it to Goofy who ran to the right corner.
The basketball stayed in his hand for less than a second before it flew out again and landed in Chris Mim's hands.
The Suns players were played with consecutive passes, no one noticed Chris Mim, and the basket was open.
The power of a big center!
Catch the ball with both hands and dunk!
4-0!
Mike Breen and Mark Jackson commented on the game from the sidelines.
They believe that which side takes the initiative at the beginning, which side may suppress the other side.
Nash dribbled the ball quickly, ran across half court, and organized a seven-second run.
Gao Fei's ball quotient and anticipation ability gave Nash a headache. Excessive use of running and bombing tactics made certain passing routes be seen by Gao Fei, so he could only choose other offensive methods.
Marion received the pass, and suddenly found that the defender in front of him was replaced by Goofy.Strong oppressive force, showing the prestige of the best defensive player.
"No, how to break this kind of defense?" Marion was full of doubts.With his ability to attack with the ball, he looks like a child who has just entered kindergarten in front of Gao Fei.
James Jones received the ball and was defended by Luke Walton, without a chance to shoot a three-pointer.
Kobe played the jelly candy defense, always restraining Nash, and did not give him a chance to return the pass.
Suns offense 24 seconds violation!
This is a very morale-destroying offense. As a last resort, D'Antoni called a timeout.
It's not the first time D'Antoni has played against Zen Master, and he has never felt that he has changed so much.Looking at Gao Fei, he finally understood how terrifying he was: "This kid not only has impeccable playing skills, but also has strong mental power. He also has the ability to promote various tactics. Such a powerful player is really terrifying."
The fans of the home team were very silent, paying attention to the Suns bench, hoping that D'Antoni can find out a coping strategy.
Yang Jian said: "The Zen master sent Chris Mim up, and it really had a miraculous effect."
Director Zhang said: "Mim can stop the penalty area. If Stoudemire goes to the low post, he can team up with Odom to double-team. This greatly increases the defensive options of the Lakers."
"The most important thing is that Gao Fei has the energy to deal with Marion, pinch this scoring point, and force Nash and Stoudemire to play more individual offenses. Once the tactical options are reduced, they will be surrounded by Gao Fei's various tactical traps." Yang Jian believes that Gao Fei's tactical reserve is enough to complete the suppression of the sun.
Director Zhang said: "The Suns can take the initiative, relying on peripheral projection and fast pace. This time the Lakers suddenly changed their rhythm and caught the Suns by surprise."
Pause time is over!
Gao Fei's strong ability to control the field made it difficult for the Suns to move forward offensively, and at the same time had to face greater pressure on the defensive end.
"Run! Run!" Gao Fei led the half court and directed his teammates to run without the ball.
Tactical execution ability is a quality that a strong team must have. Only by running the established tactics steadily can the desired effect be achieved.
The pick-and-roll tactic was launched again, cracking the Suns defense and putting Lagabel in an embarrassing situation.
"What's the matter with this guy? With such a strong offensive ability, why do you need to use golf intelligence to suppress it?" Lagabel couldn't get around the cover, like hitting cotton with a heavy punch, and his hard work was wasted for a long time.
Chris Mim finally got the attention of the Suns, and Marion defended against him. After the pick-and-roll, Marion switched to Gao Fei.
The defender Kobe faced was James Jones!
Gao Fei freehanded the ball and passed the basketball to the single point in the team.
Kobe didn't have much difficulty playing Lagabel and Marion, let alone the thin James Jones.
Break through with the ball on the right side, get rid of the defense easily, and make a quick stop and jump shot while on the move!
Picturesque!
6-0!
Nash stayed in the backcourt, received the serve, and brought it to the frontcourt steadily.He vaguely sensed the Lakers' dominance, but didn't show it.
The Suns are controlled by Nash, as long as he doesn't panic, his teammates can stabilize.
Kobe followed Nash closely, not giving him a chance to organize quickly.
Nash also changed his strategy, calling on Stoudemire to coordinate with the pick-and-roll at the top of the arc.
Stoudemire blocked Kobe, went down without the ball, and immediately took away the defense.
Nash played big, facing the slow-moving Chris Mim, he seemed more calm.
Stoudemire stopped in the paint, received a pass, and made a direct hit!
Kobe was at a disadvantage in height and couldn't defend, looking back at the test results.
Teacher Xiaosi is in class!
6-2!
"Amares Stoudemire is very capable of attacking the frame. Lamar, you go to rotate defense." Gao Fei responded immediately and asked Odom to switch to Stoudemire first.
Suns players can hear Gao Fei's voice, and clearing his command and scheduling is equivalent to the opponent's open card, and they have to find a way to break it.
Gao Fei launched a pick-and-roll again, using an offense that the Suns could not cope with, and continued to dismantle their defense.
Suns players generally have poor defensive awareness. One-on-one marking can maintain a good formation.
Gao Fei made a wonderful pass to Odom on the right.
Mirror position, mid-range jump shot ends!
8-2!
Odom has never thought that the playoffs are so simple. Playing with Gao Fei is really a good posture.
"Gao, great pass!" Odom gave Gao Fei a high-five as he retreated.
Goofy continued to defend Marion, handing Nash and Stoudemire to Kobe and Odom.
"At this time, we can only play pick-and-rolls to magnify the weaknesses that Chris Mim cannot defend, otherwise it will be dangerous." Nash thought to himself while advancing, determined the offensive tactics, and called Stoudemire to the top of the arc.
Odom followed Stoudemire, with Chris Mim sitting in the restricted area.
Flying high and cruising to help defend, taking into account the overall defense.The Suns have had a hard time ignoring him due to his strong steal threat.
Nash made an emergency stop while moving and made a jumper!
Swish!
Hollow into the network!
8-4!
Nash's goal helped the Suns stabilize their rhythm.
There were warm cheers at the scene, cheering for the players of the home team.This restless sound can make a two-point goal produce a four-point effect.
Home court advantage is a very important part of the playoffs. Playing at home will slightly increase the winning rate.
Gao Fei is like a rock that will never be shaken, with a calm mind.For the Lakers, he also has a role similar to Nash.As long as he stabilizes the rhythm, the team will not panic and blindly play singles.
Bryant received the pass, faced James Jones defense, and played a full-scale attack.
There was a problem with the rotation of Marion and Lagabel, and no one went to help defend Kobe.
Kobe quickly passed the opponent, broke through the middle, and used Chris Mim to get stuck in Stoudemire's gap, and put the basket lightly in the middle!
10-4!
Since it was an away game, there was no cheering after the goal, and the atmosphere tended to look dull.Morale is hard to boost.
Gao Fei applauded and shouted: "You played well and defended hard!" He knew that the team needed a voice, and Kobe wanted to focus on defense, so he was the voice.
Nash stabilized his mentality, cooperated with the pick-and-roll, and let Stoudemire take away the defense.
According to the arrangement, Odom quickly rotated to Stoudemire to limit his offense.
Both inside lanes were close to the penalty area, leaving the perimeter empty.
Nash didn't pass the ball to Stoudemire, and split the ball laterally to Lagabel who was emptied.
"Good opportunity!" D'Antoni looked at Lagabel, hoping that the shot would hit, otherwise, the Lakers' defense would not hesitate.
The basketball draws a rainbow arc and makes a precise hit!
10-7!
The atmosphere in the American West arena was extremely warm. The fans cheered and gave support and pressure to the players on the field.
Gao Fei has played more than 40 away games and is used to it, so he won't make a fuss anymore.
Kobe felt good, but the Suns made a three-pointer and showed signs of momentum.At this time, players with better athletic ability are still needed to open up the situation.
Gao Fei made a false fax burst and easily passed the defense.
"Something's wrong!" Xiaosi saw that Gao Fei was accelerating with all his strength, and his body reacted instantly, faster than his mind.
Gao Fei ignored the defense, confronted in the air, grabbed the ball with his left hand, and violently smashed the dunk!
Shocking power, unparalleled!
12-7!
"This little guy is so fierce!" Joe Crawford has enforced many Lakers games, but every time he sees him, he will lament Gao Fei's decisive dunk.
There are many "birds and beasts" in this league. Those who are as ruthless as Gao Fei dunks are basically inside players.
D'Antoni stood on the sidelines and shouted loudly: "Keep playing, don't stop at the last round!" He knew how much the dunk just now affected the morale of the team, and hurriedly encouraged the players.
After Kobe and Gao Fei switched defenses, they realized how tired the opponent was before.
Nash can find teammates who run out of space during the run. If the Lakers don't shrink their defense, they can also complete their personal offense.This kind of offensive threat makes the predictive radar completely ineffective.
Kobe could only run after Nash all the time, like a blank sheet of paper, not knowing how to defend next.
"Steve Nash is much better than in previous years," Bryant thought, "maybe because of running and gunning, his offense completely covered up his defensive weaknesses."
Nash seized the time node when Kobe's defense was too loose, did not choose to pass the ball, and made a quick jumper!
Perfect feel!
12-9!
Luke Walton looked at the scoreboard and found that the Suns gradually narrowed the gap.He used to think that the Suns' 3-1 lead was due to luck, but it wasn't until tonight that he realized that they were really strong enough.
Goofy advances quickly and passes the ball to Odom.
The appearance of this passing option, needless to say, represents a change in offensive tactics.
All the Lakers players understood this and began to position themselves according to the triangle offense.
The Suns were man-to-man, putting their two strongest defenders in charge of Goofy and Bryant, respectively.
Odom set up at the free throw line, passed to Bryant, and then moved to the strong side.
Kobe's singles is also one of Gao Fei's preset tactical systems. As long as he plays a triangle offense, Kobe will be singled out to complete the end.This tactical off-ball player reduces the frequency of running positions and conserves energy as much as possible.
Lagabel is entangled close to the body, as if growing on Kobe's body, without giving the slightest space.
Kobe took the defense to break through, didn't think about passing the ball, had a clear goal, and only had eyes for the basket.
Stoudemire saw Kobe rushing in, took off to defend, and tried to block the shot!
Kobe is best at singles, collecting the ball in the air and pulling the bar, staying in the air to avoid the defense, and freehand shooting!
Difficulty factor 2.0!
hit!
14-9!
Kobe always kept in mind that the team with one foot on the edge of a cliff was not the Suns, but the Lakers.Only by doing your best can you win and continue your hope of promotion.
"In the opening stage, both sides had high shooting percentages. However, once the physical fitness declines, there may be a scene where the efficiency will be greatly reduced." Yang Jian analyzed the situation based on past game experience.
Director Zhang said: "This game is not only important to the Lakers, but also to the Suns. Needless to say, the Lakers will be eliminated if they lose; if the Suns lose two match points in a row, it will hurt morale, and the tiebreaker Playing at Staples, they don't have any advantage, so it's a game for both sides to win."
Nash is aware of this, and is somewhat psychologically burdened, but he can withstand it.
Stoudemire received the pass, played face-to-face singles, faced Odom's defense, and made a strong shot!
clang!
Chris Mim protects the defensive rebound!
When the Sun fans hung their heads in frustration, Marion made a smart attack and stole the ball from Mihm.Watch the moon under the basket and make a quick layup!
hit!
14-11!
The ups and downs of life are so exciting!
The Suns fans regained their vitality, and led by the live DJ, they shouted for defense.
Gao Fei advances slowly, suppressing the rhythm of the game.The pressure of victory and defeat and the dilemma of the away game are in front of us. It really takes a lot of courage and mental strength to go against the trend.
Stretch out the five fingers of your left hand!
Seeing Gao Fei's tactical gesture, Nash immediately predicted the Lakers' offensive tactics.
The Lakers' four off-ball players stood near the paint area and ran to the corners on both sides and the bottom corners on both sides at the same time.
The Suns defense can only be passively pulled away, leaving a defender to guard Goofy holding the ball.
Marion has the advantage of height, covers Goofy, and tries his best to defend.
Gao Fei not only breaks through quickly, but also knows how to use the rhythm. When Marion is fully accelerating to retreat, he suddenly changes to a slow rhythm, and uses Marion's excessive reaction to shake out the open space.
Simple jumper!
16-11!
"Gao played too smoothly." ESPN commentator Mike Breen said, "If the Suns keep letting him take offense, it's really not good news."
Mark Jackson said: "The Suns' strength is not defense, and no one in this league can stop the two guards of the Lakers. What they should do is to play a good offense."
"Yes, the Lakers' two guards are quite strong on both offense and defense." Mike Breen agreed with this point of view.
As soon as the two commentators finished speaking, Gao Fei made a horizontal steal and broke the Suns' offensive coordination.
All ten players on the field were uniform and running fast.The speed gap is clearly visible.
Gao Fei and Kobe are the fastest players, two-on-one in the frontcourt, gorgeous alley-oop cooperation!
Kobe caught the ball in the air and poured it in with both hands!
D'Antoni shook his head. To be on the safe side, he had to call a timeout again.
(End of this chapter)