The Point Guard is Here

This is the final battle.

This is true for Kobe and O'Neal.

They no longer have any escape route.

If they fail to win this victory, all the glory they have built before will collapse.

Therefore, Kobe and O'Neal showed unprecedented unity.

Starting from the second quarter.

The Lakers set off a bloody storm.

Shark is invincible in the paint. Although his body is no longer at its peak, his willpower has reached an unprecedented level.

In the past, when he was playing, he would be a bit naughty and would deliberately look down or even tease his opponents with a detached attitude.

But tonight, he worked even harder than he did against Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, and Olajuwon.

Although his opponent is Mutombo, Ratliff, Anthony Mason, Juwan Howard... these guys have never appeared on O'Neal's opponent list.

O'Neal takes everything he wants.

Kobe Bryant continued to deliver cannonballs into the penalty area, and he frequently ran counter-attacks, reverse cuts, and used his least favorite method to clear the penalty area for O'Neal.

O'Neal scored 18 points in the second quarter and completed 5 powerful dunks.

Kobe Bryant sent out 5 assists and scored 6 points in the second quarter.

but.

The Lakers only entered the locker room with a 3-point lead at 55:52.

Fan Xi only scored 6 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block at halftime.

Compared to the crazy output in the previous game, Fan Xi's performance in this game can even be described as 'pitiful'.

However, in these two quarters, Reggie Miller, Sprewell, and Grant Hill stepped up one after another, and Stephen Jackson also performed well. The players in the paint area are also remarkable. Although they defended O'Neal, no one's pace regressed.

"No one can destroy the impenetrable Los Angeles defense. No one's basketball dream can trump my basketball dream."

Kobe Bryant stared at Fan Xi closely and told Fan Xi in a determined tone.

This is his final announcement.

It is also the paranoia and pride in his heart.

Fanshi has always known that Kobe Bryant is arrogant. From the first time he interacted with him, Kobe Bryant has been such a person.

It's just that this is the first time he has made his "basketball philosophy" public, he told Fan Xi.

Vansh smiled.

They are very good friends, even very good brothers with different surnames.

However, Fanxi shook his head and said to Kobe: "You are wrong."

Everyone’s basketball dream is the same.

Whether it is a child in a wheelchair who loves basketball, a teenager who keeps jumping up on the concrete floor in the street trying to catch the basket, or a person who fights bravely in various professional leagues.

"You can't win this game!"

Kobe told Fan Xi flatly, then turned and left.

Fan Xi didn't speak and walked into his dressing room in silence.

What awaited him in the locker room were the determined looks of all the players.

On the Lakers side, OK was killing everyone, but on the Knicks side, everyone was fully involved.

After Fan Xi proved his super personal strength in the last game, he hopes that his teammates will stand up in this game. This is a symbolic meaning.

And, that's the Knicks' real strength.

The Lakers are very strong. Their strong combination is OK, and at most they can add Gary Payton.

What about other than that? Their lineup is far inferior to that of the three consecutive championships.

The Knicks are different. Many people say that the Knicks are old, weak, and disabled, but they all forget the fact that an old superstar is still a superstar, and an aging tiger can still bite the throat of a sheep.

Isiah Thomas answered James Dolan's phone in the middle of the locker room. James Dolan said in a wealthy voice: "If we sweep the Lakers tonight, I will pay five million dollars to play with everyone during the offseason."

There are many generous bosses in the world.

James Dolan must be number one.

In Chinese history, there is a saying: Under heavy rewards, there must be brave men.

James Dolan's words can indeed bring a big boost to the team.

But everyone can reward their players. James Dolan spent 5 million US dollars to support the Knicks, and the Buss family could also spend 6 million US dollars to support the Lakers.

In the final analysis, it is still a struggle of the players' inner willpower.

Reggie Miller stood up for the first time after James Dolan's phone call to give a speech.

He talked about his basketball journey.

"I was born with a disability. Even when I was eight years old, I still walked with a limp. My sister encouraged me since I was a child. She took me onto the basketball court. She humiliated me and stimulated me with constant failures. My dream back then was to beat her.”

"But, all this time, I never did it. By the time I could actually beat her, beating her was no longer important. I had more opponents in school, but I never won any championships."

"When I entered the league, I continued to strengthen my body and improve my shooting. I polished myself day after day and made myself better. But there is always someone better than me. I always grow through failures and setbacks."

"In the era of the four major centers, I was a supporting role. In the Jordan era, I was a supporting role. In the OK Dynasty era, I was a supporting role. Finally, when they were all gone, I finally had a chance. Ron Artest's fist ruined everything. ”

"Joining the Knicks was a shameful thing in my heart. I felt like I had surrendered to my damn fate. I prayed for Jack Fan's help and prayed that he would bring me to the championship podium."

"But tonight, I completely changed my mind. There has never been a savior. When we step onto the court, we are the ones who can decide our destiny. There may be setbacks like this or that. There may be people stronger than us, but , so what?"

"The test paper of life cannot be filled in by others."

"Tonight, I will write the best answer of my career."

Reggie Miller said seriously.

He didn't call on the players, he didn't give anyone a shot. He just told his story.

Then, he quietly returned to the bench.

Normally, this would be a bit awkward.

However, after this, Grant Hill then stood up: "I am the most failed successor to Jordan..."

Grant Hill is a tragic figure. At that time, the entire league was waiting for him to become an outside ruler. All opportunities were present, talent, popularity, image, commercial value... everything was destroyed by his fragile knees and cruciate ligaments.

Grant Hill spoke at length.

And then there’s Anthony Mason.

Knicks had a tea party.

Not awkward at all.

For the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant stared fiercely at every player like an eagle. He wanted everyone to fight for his glory like him.

He stimulated his teammates that no one should become a coward and no one should become a laughing stock.

The Lakers players all have fierce eyes and full of fighting spirit.

After Kobe Bryant mobilized, Phil Jackson deployed new tactics, which were still based on OK combinations. More changes are on the defensive end. Phil Jackson insists on guarding against Fanshi, but at the same time, he must also attack other players.

He hopes that the players will move completely and use their willpower to motivate the defense.

Phil Jackson’s words have an effect.

As long as you can't defend yourself to death, defend yourself to death.

Los Angeles has such a consensus.

Beep!

The whistle sounded.

The game continues.

Returning from the second half of the game, the Lakers continued to play, but the Knicks had Ratliff, Juwan Howard, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, and Fanci.

The Lakers launched a new attack.

glutinous rice

Kobe Bryant singled out Fanci, and Fanci blocked in front of Kobe. Kobe used a beautiful emergency stop to feint, and hit a difficult fadeaway jumper for 2 points.

"Kobe has reached the ultimate perimeter offensive player."

Allen Iverson exclaimed in amazement: "He has surpassed Jordan on a technical level. He is just not as good as Jordan in terms of physical fitness."

This statement disapproved of Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett.

But in fact, Michael Jordan in front of the TV had the same idea.

Jordan knew that Kobe Bryant would never be able to surpass him in this life. His physical talent and court layout were natural barriers that could not be changed.

However, Jordan also clearly understood that Kobe Bryant's skills had reached an advanced level. Although they originated from him, they were indeed higher than him in some aspects.

Fancy held the ball across half court and handed it to Grant Hill.

When Hill faced Fox's defense, he used his skills to surpass him. Even after his peak explosive power disappeared, he could still get past Fox.

When Cook came to help, he passed to Juwan Howard.

Juwan Howard made a quick jump shot. Although Kobe Bryant flew up crazy, it didn't change the fact that the second of Michigan's top five players hit the basketball... Whoops!

The basketball fell into the net.

The Knicks are still clinging to points.

"The Knicks' signings this season are so strong, Jack Van has simply turned everything into something magical." Garnett exclaimed: "Originally, these players were basically useless, but tonight, at such a critical time, every one of them... So confident.”

"This is Jack's personality charm." Ben Wallace took over and praised Fan Xi.

Allen Iverson said: "There is no way to turn decay into magic. They themselves are magic."

The game continues.

Kobe went on a killing spree in the third quarter, but O'Neal helped him. O'Neal restrained the defense in various ways and constantly passed the basketball out of the penalty area.

They were truly intimate.

The OK combination is undefendable.

This is why many people say that the Lakers, who have won three consecutive championships, have a higher winning rate against the Bulls, who have won three consecutive championships.

Fanxi also agrees with this statement. Jordan is very strong, Pippen is very strong, and Rodman is also very strong... However, the OK combination really cannot defend.

An inside and outside partnership, two top figures in the league, as long as they are close, the possibility of the Bulls destroying them is very slim.

The Knicks did not destroy the OK combination, they just played their own basketball and practiced their own basketball philosophy.

Grant Hill attacks from his position.

Reggie Miller is hitting shots at what he does best.

Juwan Howard works hard.

Ratliff gave it his all.

Fan Xi also continued to connect. He was not truly detached from the game and watched four teammates one-on-one. On the contrary, he was creating the best offensive opportunities for his teammates without the ball.

Knicks has entered the realm of harmony and nature.

The Lakers play fiercely, constantly digging through and igniting bombs.

The third quarter is over.

81:78.

The Lakers still lead by 3 points.

They didn't go any further.

Staples Center is plunged into endless anxiety.

Fan Xi has always maintained restraint tonight, and his physical energy is extremely abundant now.

In contrast, Kobe and O'Neal are no longer so full, and they have lost a lot of energy.

But at this time, Phil Jackson no longer dared to put them on the bench.

They can only continue to sit at the gambling table.

Once they go off the court, the Knicks' counterattack must be ferocious and ruthless.

Fortunately, the OK combination has a strong will to fight tonight.

Beep!

The fourth quarter begins.

The two sides did not break away from the rhythm of the previous three quarters.

Allen Iverson said in the stands: "If we continue like this, even if the OK combination scores 80 points, they will still lose."

"An era is finally passing."

He was very sorry.

He once competed against the Lakers at their peak.

Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett are also very sorry. They have fought fiercely with the Lakers this season.

Before the third game of the Finals, they all believed that if the Timberwolves entered the Finals, they would play better than the Lakers.

But now, they are no longer so confident.

With 3 minutes left in the game, the Knicks took the lead.

Reggie Miller tied the game with a three-pointer.

This was his seventh score of the game.

With 2 minutes and 41 seconds left in the game, Grant Hill jumped up in the air to block Shaquille O'Neal. Although he was knocked to the ground by the huge recoil, when he saw Fanshie rushing forward with O'Neal's basketball , he waved his fist proudly.

Anthony Mason, who followed Vanhee's lead, hit a mid-range shot.

The Knicks took the lead.

Immediately, Kobe Bryant entered the penalty area. He jumped up and dunked, but Mutombo appeared in front of him. He used his huge palm like a dead tree to slap the Black Mamba's basketball away, and then he shook it. fingers.

Kobe's energy is running out.

Reggie Miller picked up the basketball and passed it long to Fan Xi. Fan Xi rushed in, jumped up and completed a dunk.

Go ahead by 4 points.

There are 2 minutes and 15 seconds left in the game.

Phil Jackson raised his head and looked at the big screen, then at the championship banner hanging above Staples Arena.

At this moment, he felt helpless.

The OK group suffered losses one after another.

The Knicks didn't even adopt a shark-cutting tactic against O'Neal.

They played very politely.

They played very clean.

But they are in control.

At this moment, Phil Jackson realized that the Lakers dynasty was truly destroyed by the Knicks.

Perhaps, he will lament that bringing in two former superstars, Karl Malone and Gary Payton, was a mistake.

Perhaps, he will feel that the Lakers should study the Knicks in advance.

perhaps……

There are many possibilities in life.

However, if the Lakers are finished, they are finished.

There is no reversal.

There are so many reversals in the real world.

The Knicks steadily expanded their points.

Lakers fans and Lakers players are like elephants being thrown into a meat grinder….

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