The rest is just noise

Chapter 1413 The future is theirs

Game 1 of the finals is usually an encounter. Both sides have their own objectives, but they will not be targeted to the end. The situation on the spot is always changing rapidly.

Before the game started, Magic coach Phil Jackson said mysteriously: "The winner of this game is not in the paint, but on the outside."

When most people hear him say this, they will think that he is being mysterious.

Because the inside is where the Magic's fortune and life lies.

But these words had a different charm to Louis' ears.

Speaking of which, Zen Master was the first "one of his own" Louis met in the finals.

When Louis started his business in New York, the Zen master served as his assistant. Later, after he established his own business, he always regarded himself as belonging to the Louis line.

Louis-based coaches have already emerged, but this is the first time they have faced off in the finals like this year.

The Zen Master said that the winning hand is on the outside, and this is absolutely true.

Because the Lakers' talent on paper can crush the Magic, if they want to win, they have to be amazing.

The most outstanding person is Bodiloga.

Although the Lakers are currently only leading 2-0, the media has sprayed champagne in advance and started looking for the finals MVP among the Lakers players.

The fourth game of the finals is the last game of the season.

Duncan and the Sharks battled for most of the quarter, and started scoring after Nash came up.

Just when the Magic thought they could take a breather, they didn't expect that the frequency and intensity of Nash's pick-and-roll calls to coach the Sharks were even greater.

However, Louis didn't like the nickname "Iron Man".

From beginning to end, the Lakers played beautiful half-court basketball. The process was devastating, and the best performer was Duncan.

Even if he is fined, he will not hesitate.

In the second quarter, Bodillo went out to rest and was replaced by Nash.

Duncan showed off his skills on the defensive end, and got all the pie he could on the offensive end.

Louis said with relief: "I'm happy to see that my players are not blinded by the winning streak in the playoffs. They are still hungry."

The magic trick lies in the shooters on the outside.

Then came Kobe, then Barkley... The Lakers' talent advantage came one after another, and the Magic could only rely on O'Neal and Webber.

The Lakers are obviously very strong but are too cautious!

Louis is understandable when Benj is so cautious.

"When the referees disappear, Orlando has no weight in front of the Lakers."

Undefeated, the Magic seemed to have holes everywhere. Duncan watched helplessly as Duncan beat O'Neal with 28 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks, falling behind 0-2 in the away game.

The media could only ask him some in-game questions.

Wilson, who seemed to be most concerned about the ownership of FMVP, never talked about it, so others consciously shut up.

On the other hand, this Nash seems to have a grudge against O'Neal. As long as he holds the ball, he will call O'Neal's name in the pick-and-roll.

This is another topic, it has nothing to do with the competition, but people also like it.

The basic skills are pretty good, or the translation of the stone Buddha from China is just right. The nickname "Iron Man" sounds more suitable for the kind of player who is strong but not smart. How smart is Duncan to be called this?

In the end, the Lakers defeated the Magic by 36 points and got a good start in the Finals.

Shark has always been a master of nicknames. Whether it's the "Truth" he gave Pierce or the various slutty nicknames he gave himself, you can see his skill in this area.

With the strength of the Sharks, if only Duncan defends alone, he is capable of scoring 30-40 points in a single game with a shooting rate of more than 60%.

Through the Lakers' inside high-low tactics and a few minutes of charming basketball, Duncan was everywhere, showing his strength on both offense and defense.

The Zen Master was willing to make this kind of bet, and Louis was not hesitant either.

This is something Mutombos can only dream of doing.

"No, we will still treat the game like the beginning of the series. For us, it is not 3-0 now, but 0-0. Every game is a new beginning!"

When Garnett, who scored 34 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, was asked if he had the confidence to successfully win the championship in Game 4 and make the Lakers the first team in NBA history to win the playoffs, he put away

smiled.

Although Hardaway also has an invincible killer change of direction, his change of direction can only break Bodiloga's defense and is powerless for subsequent assisting defense.

Bodiloga's performance was outstanding, but he was not so targeted towards O'Neal.

However, this result may not be what Orlandoans want to see.

If we can make a fuss around O'Neal's strong inside influence to activate the outside shooters, we will have a chance to win by surprise.

Game3

This is a game that belongs to the Generation of Miracles.

That is, the only important thing is the championship, and the rest is who you love.

He forbade anyone to help defend and let Duncan and O'Neal play one-on-one.

But Bodiloga completely messed up his defense with his size and rhythm.

Upon hearing this, Wilson said cautiously: "It sounds like he is trying to confuse us."

Even Garnett, who seems to be the most prone to expansion, can be prepared for danger in times of crisis. Is there any hope for the Magic?

The answer is no, the season is very long and Louis is not going to let him end it two days late.

Throughout the game, the Lakers, playing away from home, set the tone for victory with the Miracle Generation, scoring 3-0 and holding four match points.

His body is too big for Hardaway, he also has a half-court shooting ability, and has a unique offensive rhythm.

On the Lakers side, the situation is going three ways.

These ten minutes happened to be between the first and second quarters. As a result, they were not afraid of tigers. They scored 41 points in ten minutes, turning the game into garbage time.

Even, in two rounds, Duncan was able to defend the Sharks' low attack alone, and finally blocked the opponent's shot.

This makes the media very helpless.

Not only that, in order not to be confused, Wilson announced that he would not answer any information from the outside world during the Finals.

On the defensive end, he made it difficult for the Sharks' low-post offense one-on-one.

Because if they fail in front of Orlando, there will be a low-quality orangutan dragging a sick body to dance on the bed in New York.

Therefore, at the beginning of the game, the Magic used O'Neal as a siege engine, constantly pressing the Lakers' penalty area, trying to force them to tighten their defense.

Wilson set a correct attitude for everyone.

Before the third quarter was finished, the Lakers already led by 25 points.

The number one candidate is Duncan, followed by Bodilloga, and the team's boss Wilson ranks third because Duncan and Bodilloga performed better in the first two games.

Duncan withstood the Sharks, Bordilloga singled out Tim Hardaway to his heart's content, Wilson caught and shot from the weak side, and Garnett and Webber were never at a disadvantage in the duel.

"What hinders the Lakers from winning 80 games in a single season is not their strength, but whether the referees are fair and just!"

The difference will only grow wider.

The main reason why the Lakers have such obvious reinforcements this year is the joining of Duncan and Bodilloga. Therefore, the media naturally wants to push them.

However, compared to O'Neal's nickname for Duncan, the more hotly discussed issue among the media is the ownership of FMVP.

But within the Lakers, no one has discussed FMVP.

"I have always known that Tim Duncan is a very powerful player. I am Superman, and he is Iron Man. Even Superman cannot break his steel body!"

Jackson couldn't help complaining: "The hardest thing about playing against the Lakers is when you finally wait until Tim Duncan comes off the court, only to see that the person who replaces him is Charles Barkley... They are not a typical NBA team.

In my opinion, the Lakers can definitely represent the United States in this year's World Championships, they are a dream team."

Louis let the lineup of Nash, Kobe, Bodilloga, Garnett, and Duncan play for ten minutes.

Garnett was the most outstanding player, Kobe Bryant scored the most points, and Duncan blocked the most shots.

The free-spirited magician said boldly in the TNT studio.

After the first quarter, Bodilloga scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists smoothly.

In Game 2 two days later, Duncan had his best performance since the playoffs began.

With the blessing of the beautiful basketball system, he is omnipotent on offense and defense. Like the god of basketball, he has spread his influence to every corner of the court.

The young man was so capable, and Benj was so happy and relaxed. He applied for a break early and voluntarily withdrew from the FMVP competition.

For a man who aspires to be the best in history, this decision was never easy.

When Louis asked him what he was thinking about, Benj joked lightly: "The future is theirs, I have to be prepared to retire early."

(End of chapter)