The Godfather of Basketball

In an interview, when a reporter wanted Kobe to describe himself with an animal, Kobe said the answer: Black Mamba.

Black Mamba is a kind of venomous snake in Africa, brave and aggressive, with killer nature.

And now Kobe is a poisonous black mamba in an attacking state.

Yao Ming continued to drive the Rockets to attack inside, but Kobe was unstoppable on the offensive end.

The "Zone" in the anime still has physical limitations, but the real Kobe seems to be tireless.

At halftime, he scored 30 points alone, and under his leadership, the Lakers also led the Rockets by a score of 67 to 52 at halftime.

Although it was the first game and it was at home, after halftime, the Rockets were already in adversity.

This is the first time since entering the playoffs.

If the game continues at this pace, the Rockets will undoubtedly lose.

During halftime, Tang Tian watched his players in the locker room.

They gasped for breath, a little overwhelmed.

They are playing according to the usual normal rhythm, but Kobe's strength makes all this impossible, and they can even foresee the loss of the game.

"Just give up like that?" Tang Tian glanced at his team members.

No one spoke, and the locker room was silent.

"Kobe is a black mamba, fierce and aggressive, so you are afraid?"

But still no one spoke, no one wanted to give up, but no one knew what to do.

Single defense, double-teaming, and even clinging to the limit to catch the ball, they have done everything they can do.

"But do you know that there is another creature in Africa that even the black mamba has to stay away?"

At this moment, the team members all looked up at Tang Tian.

"The honey badger, a creature that looks short and may not even reach the knees of a person, they feed on poisonous snakes, and they are not even afraid of leopards and lions, because of what? Because they are sure to win?

No, many of them end up being killed by the opponent.

Because they are stupid?

No, in fact, they know how to use sticks as ladders and cooperate with black bears. They are one of the smartest creatures in Africa.

Why?

Because they have nothing to fear!

In their minds, there is only one idea, if they refuse to accept it, they will do it! Even if you die in the end, you will not regret it at all!

Because this is the law of their survival!

The black mamba shows its sharp fangs and shows a cold light, which makes people intimidated, but will the honey badger be afraid?

Won't!

Are you afraid?

Nor will it!

I need you, everyone fearless, pull that fang out, can you do it? ! "

Tang Tian's voice increased from low to high, and the enthusiasm of the team members was aroused little by little. By the time he finished speaking, everyone's blood was already boiling.

Even if a little honey badger is like this, they are a group of big men, what is there to be afraid of!

"Ron, you started the game in the second half. I don't want you to guard Kobe, nor do I want you to beat him, but I want you to beat him without fear. Can you do it?"

"I'm the best at this!" Artest patted his chest hard.

"Others, Chauncey, Yi, T-mac, I need you to double-team at any time, Yao, guard the basket, the game has just begun, I need you to work together to tear the black mamba to pieces."

"Huha!" the players yelled.

Returning from midfield, players from both sides came on stage one after another.

The Rockets made substitution adjustments here, and Artest replaced Battier.

"I remember Kobe said in the interview before the game that he is stronger than last year. Now it seems that this sentence is modest." Barkley in the commentary seat said with a big mouth at this time.

"Yes, I feel that he has entered a completely different dimension from other players. The only other person who will give me this feeling is Michael Jordan. Even if the Rockets lose tonight, I don't think it's weird Yes." Kenny Smith nodded.

"Aren't you talking nonsense, the Rockets are already 15 points behind, and they have tried everything. It's the last resort to replace Artest, but obviously, Battier can't defend, Artest's movement speed is not as good as him, this adjustment is just a comfort to myself."

"People always want something to look forward to." Smith said with a smile.

While the two were talking, Fisher had already held the ball for half court, and then handed the ball to Kobe.

Bryant catches the ball and faces Artest.

Facing different defenders and using different defensive strategies, this is the natural sense of a top scorer.

Artest's confrontation is much stronger than Battier's, but the speed is much slower, and a frontal breakthrough is the most suitable choice.

Dribble, crotch, cross step.

Kobe's sense of rhythm is still perfect. The explosion in the first half is not accidental, but he has reached this level of strength.

Artest didn't retreat, he opened his arms and went straight up.

Although he might be shaken, he didn't flinch.

Kobe turned to the left, his speed was very fast, and he passed Artest in one step.

But at this moment, Yi Jianlian from the inside line rushed out and blocked his way.

At the same time, Artest also quickly returned to defense.

It's a double team!

Kobe reacted quickly and passed the ball to Gasol inside immediately.

Gasol wanted a mid-range jumper after receiving the ball, but Yao Ming predicted in advance and turned around and jumped out.

He was going to pass the ball to Bynum, but Yi Jianlian had already withdrawn to the inside, with his arms outstretched to interfere with his passing.

Without half a second of hesitation, the Rockets' defense rotation was seamless!

The Lakers' offense stalled.

Gasol turned his back and wanted to hand the ball to Kobe again.

But at this time, Artest bared his teeth and claws, entangled with Kobe without the ball, and Kobe couldn't get rid of it.

There was not much time to attack, and Gasol chose to turn around and lean back.

Yao Ming's tall figure pressed forward.

"boom!"

Gasol's shot misses.

The Lakers' offense returned without success!

Followed by the scene, there was a burst of cheers.

Rockets, defend down!

And even more exciting than defending the next shot is the Rockets' fighting spirit.

They were not depressed because they were 15 points behind at halftime, and they could even feel that they were fighting harder than ever.

Be fearless!

The Rockets' offense, Tracy McGrady and Yi Jianlian played a pick-and-roll, receiving a pass from Yao Ming.

"boom!"

The ball was short and missed the basket.

Bynum turned around to close the defense, but at this moment, Yao Ming slammed the sky, picked melons above his head, abruptly grabbed the offensive rebound, and turned around to hit the rebound.

"boom!"

The ball bounces into the net.

The Lakers serve the baseline.

The Rockets directly switched to a full-court press at this time.

Fisher was stalked by Billups and had no chance to catch the ball, and Kobe ran over.

Ariza saw the opportunity to pass the ball.

"Snapped!"

At this moment, Artest threw himself to catch the ball, then landed and hugged him.

Kobe reacted quickly and rushed to grab it.

During the scramble, Kobe knocked the ball out of the baseline.

The Rockets have the ball!

Artest was pulled up from the ground by his teammates, shouting excitedly.

The cheers at the scene were loud.

In adversity, the Rockets began to explode!