Super Small Forward

The Lakers took advantage of Howard’s foul by Thackeray and replaced Thackeray, who had scored 13 points in a single quarter, with Antetokounmpo, and began the so-called No. 1 tactic, which is the usual conventional tactics-running and bombing. !

Howard made 1 of 2 free throws and the score became the Rockets 24 to 22 leading the Lakers by two points. 『

Howard triumphantly jogged back to see Thackeray, who had been "exploded" by himself, was replaced. He twisted his shoulder and arm that was numb from being hit in the fight. Howard and Thackeray went together. It's real arms and legs. The Lakers replaced Thackeray because Thackeray is so big and can't keep up.

Howard’s side was also not the physical monster from the magic era. He and Thackeray, who were no longer at the peak, waved their arms for half a quarter, and were equally exhausted. At this time, a wind-like man flew from him. Rushed past.

Antetokounmpo, compared to a full-fledged point guard, was in the same footsteps and quickly shook off Howard to the frontcourt.

Antetokounmpo just entered the three-point line of the Rockets defense, and Nash passed the ball immediately.

Antetokounmpo took the opportunity to take three major steps, two big strides, Ariza and Terrence Jones, who came over from defense, showed horrified expressions, Antetokounmpo dumped several of them in one step. !

Unlike the so-called "comparable" guards who dribble the ball, Antetokounmpo is a true point guard dribbling! He was a real point guard when he was in Greece! It's just that during the draft, the league gave him points based on his height as forwards!

Antetokounmpo succeeded in a one-handed buckle and filled the Lakers with the first assist of the game.

24 levels!

It's the Rockets offense again. Howard has scored 24 points in a single quarter, refreshing his personal scoring record in a single quarter, taking all the Rockets' points in the eight minutes.

The Rockets are used to it. Harden passed the ball as soon as Howard fell to the low post.

Antetokounmpo is defending Howard, and of course Howard wants to see such a thin guy defending himself!

At this moment, Gasol stepped forward to double-team!

Not to mention the peak of Warcraft, if it was the beginning of the game, Howard, who is now in a rage, has reached the position of the basket, even if he is defended by Antetokounmpo and Gasol, he knocked out two dunks. It is also easy.

but!

Howard gave a sudden force, but he couldn't help it!

Just now, Howard's tense nerves were loosened due to Thackeray's replacement, and the stubborn energy also vented. The huge physical energy consumption in the fight with Thackeray was undoubtedly revealed at this moment.

Thackeray didn’t have anything else. He just relied on brute force and energy to fight the opponent. Howard was in the first eight minutes to save face, and Howard really didn’t have any offensive skills. He worked hard with Thackeray now. After venting it, I realized that I couldn't keep up with my physical strength!

Howard wanted to pass the ball and was cut off by Antetokounmpo. Gasol grabbed the ball and counterattacked!

The Lakers made another beautiful seven-second counterattack to reverse the score. Just after Howard ran halftime, Kobe used Liu Ren to attract a defensive layup and Howard had to continue running back.

Howard is not stupid. Knowing that he can't keep up, he didn't continue to ask for the ball, but took the initiative to give Harden a pick and roll.

Although Howard’s pick-and-roll is the kind of surrender before it gets blocked, his deterrence is there anyway. Everyone in the Lakers knows that this team is not a team with a strong rotation defense. Gasol did not go with Liu Ren doubled Howard together, but took the initiative to retract the defense at the basket.

As before with the Lakers, Howard has been asking for the ball since he passed down.

At this time, Harden was as embarrassed as Nash, whether to pass on the smart or not.

Seeing Howard scored 24 points in 8 minutes just now, Harden thought he should pass!

"Snapped"

Nash appeared suddenly and intercepted the ball.

Nash steals!

Although Nash's defense is poor, but his defensive attitude is excellent, but he is a standard defensive attitude and useless type.

Nash has been partnering with Howard for a year, and he was pitted by Howard's magical pick-and-roll for a year. He can fully understand Harden's current thinking. He determined that Harden wanted to give Howard face because he did it last season. , Was also stole like this by the opponent.

Liu Ren counterattacked the conscious lever, and when he saw Nash stealing, he immediately dropped Harden and went straight to the frontcourt like an arrow.

Undefended counterattack!

This kind of counterattack is like a spring breeze blowing across Lugu Lake, like driving a...a tractor...

Nash was so happy this time he actually sent an empty pass directly from his own three-second zone!

"Is this a bit too high?" The fans saw the pass almost reaching the upper edge of the rim and thought it was a mistake, but!

"boom"

Liu Ren leaped high, pressed the ball down in the air, lowered his head and flew over the bottom edge of the backboard, and dunked the ball in. His head almost hit the basket again.

"Are you kidding?" Harden saw Liu Ren's dunk twitching at the corner of his mouth. He looked at it, and even Howard didn't react to Liu Ren's dunk. The rest of the Rockets looked horrified, but the rest of the Lakers were nothing like Howard. Responsively continue to defend, knowing that this is what Liu Ren often does.

28 to 24, the Lakers lead by 4 points!

Harden had an ominous hunch every time he played against the Lakers, and this feeling was particularly strong this time. He felt that this kind of ominous hunch came not from his opponent, but from Howard!

Howard wants to prove himself in front of the Lakers too much. The Lakers look down on his singles ability. He has to prove his ability in singles. The Lakers look down on him and he is laughing and joking. Win.

"Hey, James, net, give me the ball!"

Just like now, Howard's tiredness survived, and he continued to ask for the ball after he got stuck in Gasol on the inside, and he asked for the ball with a smile.

People who love to exercise know that after strenuous exercise, there will be a huge sense of exhaustion, but after a short rest, you feel less tired, but in fact, if you do strenuous exercise immediately, you will see the feedback that your brain just received. It's not the same as the feedback you get after the body actually makes the action!

As a top player, Harden certainly understands this truth, so he chose to ignore the source of this ominous premonition. He did not even call Howard the pick-and-roll, but asked Parsons for the pick-and-roll.

Finally there is a chance to be photographed!

Parsons, who had been idle for almost a quarter, ran over to pick-and-roll and pulled Liu Ren's hand with his arm from an angle that the referee could not see. The moment Harden threw Liu Ren away, he immediately let go.

Liu Ren did not go to the referee to complain, this kind of defense that the referee did not call is a good defense! He hurriedly pursued Harden, and Kobe should be thankful that the defense against Harden was not beaten by 2+1.

Harden decisively scored the ball to Parsons who was free before Liu Ren and Kobe formed a double-team, and Parsons made an open three-pointer!

Parsons' open shooting ability is excellent, which is the foundation of his offensive end.

but!

The Lakers' poor defensive tactics finally worked!

As the Rockets haven't made a shot or even touched the ball once in the previous eight minutes, the Rockets' hands have dropped to a freezing point!

Parsons throws a three non-stick!

Liu Ren, Kobe, Antetokounmpo and Gasol caught Howard inside and grabbed the rebound easily! (To be continued.)