The Fifth Point Guard

In the Lakers locker room.

Phil Jackson walked into the locker room in a baggy suit, and it was eerily quiet.

O'Neal silently ate a hamburger to replenish his energy, Malone closed his eyes and rested his mind, Kobe sat in front of the closet and was lost in thought, wondering whether he was recalling his performance in the first half or worrying about his lawsuit, Payton and Fisher studied together Looking at the text messages on the mobile phone, the two of them joked with each other from time to time.

George, who started with F4, is the most distinctive. He is constantly wiping a shiny iron pan, and occasionally picks it up and tries to memorize it.

"Papa papa."

Jackson clapped his palms, and the voice sounded: "Boys, cheer up, the game is only halftime, it's not over yet, we're only 8 points behind, and we still have a chance."

Seeing that everyone was indifferent, Jackson continued: "Although the opponent's lineup includes Shen Tong, a scoring master who just won the championship, and LeBron, a talented player who is said to be once in a century, I think we can still fight for the victory."

Hearing the words "high scorer" and "once-in-a-century talent", O'Neal and Kobe's reaction was very obvious.

O'Neill 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 is the overlord (big shark) on the court."

Kobe also looked back and shook his head, obviously listening to what Jackson said just now.

For Kobe, who is extremely competitive, mentioning last season's championship members and this season's No. 1 pick is enough to arouse Kobe's fighting spirit and desire to win.

Although Malone and Payton didn't react as strongly as the OK combination, Malone also closed his eyes and opened his eyes. He picked up the towel beside him and wiped his cheeks, trying to cheer up.

Payton stopped chatting with Fisher and began to organize the equipment for the second half.

Seeing the reactions of several core players, Jackson felt at ease.

To deal with these stars, we still have to "follow what we like."

The team is not easy to lead.

Thinking of this, Jackson couldn't help shaking his head slightly.

"Who is that, Devon George, put away your backpack, how long has it been used? It's time to change it, it looks like an iron pot." Jackson said.

In the second half of the game, the stimulated Lakers began to exert their strength from the beginning of the third quarter.

Although O'Neal and Kobe often fight each other, they are also shrewd people. They both know that when the two of them work together, the strength of the team can be brought into full play.

So the Cavaliers fans at home saw such a scene.

Bryant used Malone's screen to gain space and broke into the penalty area before Shen Tong chased him.

Jumping facing the basket, when Boozer and Big Z double-teamed, passed the ball to O'Neal from the gap between the two with one hand.

After O'Neal took the ball, he dunked vigorously with both hands, setting off the first shot of the Lakers' counterattack in the second half.

Afterwards, O'Neal put his left hand against Big Z's abdomen, and grabbed Boozer's neck with his right hand, grabbed the defensive rebound strongly, turned around and made a chest push as soon as he turned, and the ball was passed directly across the half court.

Kobe had already started one step earlier, and after receiving a long pass from O'Neal, he succeeded in a strong one-handed dunk.

After the goal, Kobe gave a thumbs up, and O'Neal returned one.

Jackson, who was sitting off the court, saw this scene, and his buttocks became more stable.

Boozer's mid-range shot was destroyed by Malone's block, and the Lakers counterattacked to half court. The ball was passed from Payton's hand to O'Neal, who attracted a double-team and then split the ball into Kobe's hands again.

Facing Shentong's defense, Kobe took off and shot directly, and the ball hit the ball steadily.

The Lakers played a wave of 7-0 at the beginning of the third quarter, and the score was approaching in an instant.

Seeing that the momentum was wrong, Silas immediately called a timeout.

After the timeout, the Cavaliers first made an emergency stop jump shot by Shen Tong, and then James forced a breakthrough layup and caused a foul, making two free throws.

The Cavaliers stabilized the situation, and the two sides entered a tug-of-war.

Although Jackson mobilized the locker room at halftime, although he had good fighting spirit and started a team battle, the tacit understanding was not good.

Under the influence of the "natural halo", the Cavaliers players united as one and played classic team basketball.

McGinnis held the ball outside, patiently waiting for the opportunity to pass the ball.

Shentong ran continuously around the bottom line.

Boozer and Big Z provided cover for Shentong on the bottom line and the top line twice.

First blocked Kobe, then George.

Shentong, who came to the top of the 45° arc on the left, got a chance to open.

McGinnis saw the opportunity and sent a wonderful pass.

"Make up defense, don't let him shoot!"

Under Kobe's roar, O'Neal took a rare big step and mentioned the upper position to block the shot.

While O'Neal went out, James started to go in.

When the eyes of the two exchanged, they said S-B to each other in their hearts.

O'Neill: Shentong is wide open, and it is impossible to pass the ball to you. I have a deep understanding of this situation.

James: To block the three-pointers with a shooting percentage of less than 50% from the outside, but leave the opponent almost 100% of the basket space, you really have an extra piece of fish.

Shen Tong jumped up with the ball, but did not shoot.

Because he saw the open space under the basket.

The moment he passed the ball, he flicked his head and looked to the other side.

Although it seems useless to turn the head, the shape must be done well.

Anyway, it is also a NO-LOOK-PASS trick.

Just like some people like to pass the ball in a circle, or they like to fake the ball and get it back and then pass it out.

One holds the ball, nine worry.

However, Shentong's passing still pays great attention to practicality.

The moment Shentong took the ball, James, who had a very high golf quotient, saw that O'Neal was about to move, and knew that the opportunity had come.

Contrary to O'Neal's expectations, Shentong really passed the ball to the basket.

The ball flew past O'Neill's ear with a whistling sound.

"Oops, I missed someone."

O'Neill was taken aback.

It was originally to make up for Kobe, but now he has to take the blame.

James received a wonderful pass from Shentong and easily wiped the board.

Looking at Kobe with resentful eyes, Kobe has already run forward with his head sullen.

Turning his head to look at Jackson, this guy was thinking about something with his head down.

Looking at George helplessly, the other party said without thinking, "I'm sorry, it's my fault."

The scores of the two sides were anxious, and they fought until the last moment.

With 30 seconds left in the game, the Cavaliers led the Lakers by 1 point 94-93.

And at this moment, it was the Lakers offense.

George has been replaced by Fisher.

At the last critical moment, George couldn't bear it.

Fisher dribbled the ball across half court and passed the ball to Payton on the other side of the perimeter.

Kobe leaned on James for the ball.

At this moment, Kobe has already taken the position of small forward, and James is facing up.

Kobe, who received a pass from Payton, was ready for a single.

On the other side, both O'Neal and Malone took the initiative to pull away to make room for Kobe.

In this Lakers team, the last minute is definitely Kobe's time.