This Forward is Not Serious

Garnett was injured, and the Lakers welcomed Bynum and Ariza back. No matter in history or now, the Lakers are the strongest team in the league that season.

This is also the reason why Karl still said with regrets after his retirement, "If we unite a little more, we can win the championship."

Because after passing the Lakers, the eastern part is like the beauty lying down, ready for you to ride.

Although Lin Ying and Yao Ming said that if they can't pass the Lakers, they will probably leave the team, but he is still looking forward to this Western Conference Finals.

The Lakers are indeed stronger than at the same time in history, but the Nuggets are also stronger.

Especially with Tony Allen.

In the series that Kobe played against the Nuggets this year in history, he averaged 34 points and 5.8 assists in 6 games, shooting 48% from the field and 35% from three-point range.

This performance can be described as explosive and incomprehensible.

But he faced the defense of Dengta Jones and Anthony.

After one season, Allen's defensive strength is still much stronger than the two.

If Allen can put certain restrictions on Kobe, the Nuggets will be able to fight.

As for whether you can win the fight, it depends on the state of both parties and how they compete with each other.

Two days before the start of the Western Conference Finals, the Nuggets officially announced that Karl would not return because his condition had not improved and Karl had undergone surgery.

The day before the start of the Western Conference Finals, the league announced the candidates for the season MVP.

James defeated Kobe and was elected regular season MVP for the first time in his career.

This result caused protests from many Lakers fans.

Because the Lakers have the best record in the league and Kobe's performance is not much worse than last season. How can this be given to James?

Lin Ying was also a little surprised.

After all, history has changed, and the Lakers' current record is better than James'.

But it’s normal if you think about it carefully.

The scene when James was elected Rookie of the Year in his rookie season was very similar to this.

And whether you praise it or not, the Cavaliers' lineup is indeed much worse than the Lakers.

Even with the benefits of the Eastern Conference, it will be very difficult for that lineup to win 66 games.

MVP originally had nothing to do with this round of the Western Conference Finals, but during the opening game of the Western Conference Finals, Lin Ying noticed that Kobe's expression was very serious.

103 to 115, the Nuggets lost first.

Kobe's crazy output, beating Allen and Jones one after another, scored 43 points!

That seems to be saying, die!

Stern's decision was ultimately the Nuggets' responsibility.

After losing G1, Billups held another player meeting in the hotel.

This time he pulled out what he had packed at the bottom of the box.

"In 2004, everyone thought the Lakers, with four All-Stars, were going to win the Finals, but we beat them."

The 2003~2004 season was hailed as the ugliest season by fans because the Pistons used tough defense to defeat the Lakers and win the championship.

That doesn’t fit into the fairy tale that fans see, but it’s very real.

That team was known as the "Public Pistons" and Billups was nicknamed the "Public MVP."

This will also be heatedly discussed by fans in the next few years. Many people say that the Pistons have five All-Stars and have nothing to do with civilians.

But in fact, the reason why this title appeared at that time was because that team had no superstars.

Super giants are above other players, including ordinary All-Stars.

Throughout history, this is the only example.

This is indeed a very exciting case, especially when the MVP of that team is still on the team.

"Defense, that's the key to us winning the game, we have to defend 120% against the Lakers.

I know defense is our weakness, but if we can do our best, why can't we win the game?

And I know we have that potential. "

Billups didn't say much, and he wasn't overly sensational, but just like he told Anthony what to do, he was precise and hit the mark.

Lin Ying's experience is +1.

And he noticed that these players have one characteristic that makes them successful: simplicity and efficiency.

Jordan and Duncan were very simple, while Billups was concise and concise.

Use the least effort, say the fewest words, and accomplish one thing most efficiently.

It's difficult, but effective.

G2 will still be played at Staples Center.

This night, the Nuggets surprised everyone.

"If someone told me one day that the Nuggets won the game with their defense, I would definitely kick their ass, but now, they did it, it's unbelievable!"

In the TNT program after the game, Barker told a fact in a very effective way.

80 points, the Lakers only scored 80 points in G2!

Except for Kobe who made 11 of 27 shots in exchange for 32 points, Gasol, who scored the second most points, only had 14 points. No one else scored in double figures!

The Lakers' team shooting percentage is only 35.7%!

This is what Billups calls defense.

Kobe really couldn't guard him. Even with Lin Ying and three others, he still scored so many points in the end.

But the rest of the Lakers seemed uncomfortable with the sudden increase in defensive intensity.

This victory also boosted the morale of the Nuggets.

Because winning this game is equivalent to grabbing the home court advantage from the Lakers. No matter how hard we defend, if we win two more home games, the score will be 3 to 1!

Defeating the Lakers is just around the corner!

…

G3 will move to Denver.

The two games will be separated by three days, and the Lakers will arrive in Denver one day early.

But on the first day back in Denver, Lin Ying discovered something interesting.

That night he went to the training hall to practice as usual.

But as soon as he entered the stadium, the security guard told him that Kobe was inside.

Kobe?

Lin Ying was a little confused.

Where is this? Shouldn't Kobe be training with the Lakers in Los Angeles?

After confirming with the security guard, Lin Ying went to the training hall to take a look.

It’s really Kobe!

"You came."

This sentence is very strange.

Obviously this is Denver!

Kobe actually acted like the owner here.

"Why did you come to Denver so early?"

Lin Ying couldn't help but asked curiously.

"I'm adapting a little early, and I'm going to find a gym in Denver to train this summer."

Kobe said with a smile.

"Why?"

Lin Ying became even more confused.

Could this be because he failed to train with him last year and went directly to Denver?

"Don't you think training in Denver will be helpful in improving your physical fitness?"

Kobe's answer was different from what Lin Ying expected, but it also made him startled.

Maybe he didn't realize it himself, but his two years of training in Denver actually had a bonus.

This is the same principle as weight training.

Plateau training is definitely better than plain training in improving the human body's cardiopulmonary capacity.

This is the uniqueness of human beings. The body will always adjust you to the state most suitable for the environment so that you can survive.

Of course, with so many people on the Nuggets team, only a few people like Lin Ying can grasp it.

What is training like for most of the guys on this team?

"You can't win the next game."

The two chatted for a while, and Kobe finally said in a very confident tone.

"Why do you say that?"

Lin Ying was full of curiosity.

Kobe smiled and let it go.

Moreover, he couldn't help but look at Lin Ying curiously.

"You were busy last summer. Are you free this summer?"

Lin Ying slapped his forehead after hearing this.

What was supposed to come came.

…

On G3 night, Nuggets fans are looking forward to it.

Win these two home games, and victory will definitely belong to Denver!

When the players entered the court, the Lakers players could be seen with extremely serious expressions.

Looks like they're going to go all out tonight.

But the Nuggets are also very motivated.

Playing at home is a perfect opportunity for them to open up a big score.

The game started immediately, and the starting players from both sides came on stage one after another. Lin Ying looked at Kobe with curiosity.

He wanted to know the reason why Kobe said that the Lakers must win before.

Are you going to score like crazy?

If so, he needs to be ready for a full-court double-team defense.

In the last game, he and Allen worked together on defense and played a very good limiting role.

"beep!"

As soon as the whistle blew, Bynum moved the ball back to the Lakers half, and the visiting team attacked first.

Gasol plays with the ball in the low post.

After another season of training, Lin Ying's confrontation has improved significantly compared to last season, and he is no longer at a disadvantage against Gasol.

Gasol's shot after turning around was interfered with and missed, and Lin Ying protected the defensive rebound.

He glanced at the Lakers' retreat and gave the ball to Billups to advance.

The Nuggets' strategy is the same as in the last game, solid defense and stable offense.

Billups signaled from the frontcourt, and Anthony held the ball in singles.

In the first two games, Ariza defended Anthony alone, and Anthony's shooting percentage was only in the early 40s.

Anthony has no advantage in size or confrontation, making it very difficult to fight.

But Billups usually lets him try two at the beginning.

First, it makes him feel that he is still the boss of the team. Second, if Anthony feels good, the Nuggets will be much easier to play.

Two familiar threats, and then a one-step pull-up.

Anthony's poor performance in the first two games is the same as in the season opener, because the Lakers' inside line is a combination of Gasol and Bynum, and it is easy to get capped.

So he will use more shots to end the offense.

Ariza accurately predicted and provided enough interference.

"Uh-huh!"

However, Anthony faced the interference and threw the ball in.

He felt good tonight!

Billups' eyes lit up, he had a great chance to win at this home court!

Offensive and defensive exchanges, Lin Ying also glanced at Kobe.

He hasn't seen where Kobe's confidence lies.

Kobe holds the ball.

Bynum pulled out for a pick-and-roll, and Kobe used the pick-and-roll to break through.

His speed was very fast and his rhythm was very strong, and Nene obviously couldn't keep up.

Peak Branch is not that easy to defend.

Lin Ying saw the right moment and quickly helped defend Kobe the moment he took off.

But Kobe...

Passed!

He twisted into a twist in the air, drifted and dodged, and then pushed the ball back to Gasol!

Gasol caught the ball, took a big step forward, and scored with a one-handed dunk!

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment.

This did surprise him a bit.

Looking back, Anthony continued to play singles in the low post.

This time he chose to attack from behind the frame, hitting two consecutive singles before turning around and leaning back.

His movements were very coherent. It can be seen that not only did he feel good tonight, but he was also in good condition as a whole!

But the moment he took action, a figure suddenly jumped up from the side and directly hit his shot...

Confiscated the ball!

Everyone was stunned.

After the camera was given, everyone realized it was Kobe!

A defensive assist from Kobe!

Moreover, Kobe quickly advanced with the ball after grabbing the shot, and the Nuggets' defense failed to keep up.

When he reached the frontcourt, Kobe avoided Billups with a European step and scored a backhand layup!

This ball went from defense to offense in one go, perfectly demonstrating his peak strength.

Looking back, the Lakers played a triangle.

Gasol stood relatively outside, and after Kobe gave the ball, he took his back door.

Gasol took advantage of the situation and passed the ball in. After receiving the ball, Kobe encountered Lin Ying's defense again.

Then, he passed it again!

A beautiful ball was fed to Gasol. After receiving the ball, Gasol made a steady hit from mid-range.

2 to 6!

The Lakers took the advantage in the opening game.

Moreover, Kobe has already received 2 assists!

Can Kobe pass the ball?

The answer is yes.

At the end of his career, Kobe ranked first among NBA shooting guards in assists.

Moreover, if you put together a highlight of his passing, you will feel that he is simply a master of passing.

Is Kobe alone?

This is a topic that has been discussed countless times by fans.

The answer to this question is not simply one that can be answered alone or not.

To be precise, he divided it into periods.

No. 8 Kobe is unique because when O'Neal was still with the Lakers, he needed to use scoring to prove that he was better than O'Neal. In the two years after O'Neal left, his teammates were inferior in strength and his passing was not as efficient as scoring.

But Kobe No. 24 is not unique. To be more precise, he can switch between scoring and passing at will.

It was at this time that Lin Ying knew what confidence Kobe was talking about.

He wants to use his ability to contain the defense and then provide assists to his teammates?

That's certainly one way to go, because as the past two possessions have shown, he takes away the defense and his teammates' scoring chances are much better.

But there is a problem with this. Kobe feels a bit like he is choking. After all, even if he passes the ball well, scoring is what he is best at!

Anthony continues to ask for the ball with his back.

He was obviously a little unhappy about being blocked by Kobe.

This time, he observed Kobe's defensive position, turned and broke through to the basket, and then shot, causing Ariza's thug to hit.

Two solid free throws.

After Anthony made the free throw, he looked at Kobe, showing that he was more motivated.

The Lakers attacked again. Kobe did not directly provide an assist this time, but the Lakers' offense was still successful because of his passing.

This really means minimizing one's desire to score low, and then constantly creating scoring opportunities for teammates.

And when Anthony continued to ask for position, the Lakers' defense changed.

Kobe took the initiative to switch defense to Anthony who was in hot form.

It was at this moment that Lin Ying suddenly understood everything.

It's not that Kobe stopped eating because of choking, but that he allocated more of his physical energy to the defensive end!

Players' physical fitness is limited, and they must focus on offense and defense. Kobe played with a combination of primary defense and offense tonight!

After thinking about it for a moment, this choice is very suitable, because the Lakers' lineup is so good this season!

After understanding this, Lin Ying looked at Anthony playing singles with the ball, and suddenly had an indescribable feeling.

Enemy general: organize the team and take the lead in defense;

Our general: a good player in singles!

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