The Way of the Center

The key ball of the Lakers is the best to defend, but also the most difficult to defend.

It is said to be the best defense because the Lakers will definitely give Kobe Bryant the last shot, unlike the Thunder, which has a lot of choice of end points, which is unpredictable.

Saying it is the most difficult to defend is because of Kobe's personal reasons. He is the most ruthless killer in the entire league, the most terrifying and efficient finisher.

Earlier this season, a game on December 25, 2009. The Lakers played at home against the Heat led by Wade. At that time, the game was also very anxious. Until the last few seconds, neither side could decide the winner.

At that time, the Heat led 107 to 105, and they were only seconds away from ending their losing streak. Yet even Wade was nervous about the final moment.

When Bryant received the ball, multiple Heat defenders posted it. However, the Black Mamba made an elegant backward jumper from outside the three-point line. In the last 0.5 seconds, he made the ball and killed the game!

This can be called one of the most classic lore in Kobe's career, which can fully explain the current mood of the Thunder. Although they lead by three points, although there are only a few seconds left for the Lakers. But as long as Kobe holds the ball, the outcome is still undecided!

Phil Jackson's tactical arrangement is very clear, which is to give Kobe as much space as possible to shoot. What feint, what bait, absolutely unnecessary! Even if it is arranged, it is a waste of effort. With Kobe on the court, it is impossible for a second player to shoot a key shot.

The timeout ended, and the players on both sides stepped onto the wooden floor nervously. Even the leading Thunder team was nervous, and the lagging Lakers were even more stressed. But Kobe, who is the end point himself, has no expression on his face.

This is the aura of a cold-blooded killer. At any moment, he will remain calm and try his best to complete the fatal blow.

"Beep!" The beep sounded like an alarm clock after the timeout ended and the game restarted, activating all the players on both sides. In an instant, there were players running on the originally static stadium.

Westbrook and Sefoloza leaned desperately towards Kobe, while Fisher and Artest blocked them roughly.

Kobe knew that his teammates couldn't last long without fouling. The Thunder's defense will only be slowed down, not pinned down entirely. The opportunity left for him is only in a flash!

Kobe started running quickly after receiving the ball. Only by shooting while running can the interference be minimized!

Angie blocked Billups' game-winning shot in the first round,

He wouldn't mind doing it again on Kobe. Sometimes you have to challenge greatness, even against the odds.

Whether it is for Anjie or Kobe, they are challenging the impossible and the greatness!

Kobe suddenly took off while running and shot! An Jie also jumped forward at the right time, straightened his long arms, and the basketball seemed within reach.

However, Kobe's elegant shot allowed him to successfully avoid Anjie's block. Although his vision was blocked, for Kobe, as long as the ball is not blocked, he has the confidence to score!

"It's a bit short!" An Jie immediately turned and stared at the spinning basketball in the air after landing. All Staples fans stood up, and this time even Giardina was no exception.

Kobe fell to the ground after shooting the ball due to inertia. He couldn't see the result immediately, and could only make judgments based on the reaction on the spot.

A second later, the entire Staples was silent, but a second later, Staples' cheers almost burst Kobe's eardrums!

An Jie lowered his head and walked towards the bench unwillingly. The victory that had already been obtained was crushed abruptly by Kobe!

Kobe hit a three-pointer, and the Lakers and Thunder had to continue fighting fiercely in overtime.

However, the significance of Kobe's goal is not only to allow the Lakers to play overtime. This goal can be said to have greatly depressed the morale of the Thunder team, and greatly boosted the morale of the Lakers!

In overtime, the atmosphere of the entire scene was unprecedentedly intense. Every offense and defense of the Lakers was carried out under the huge shouts of the fans on the scene.

The adrenaline of the Lakers players soared one by one, but the Thunder players became more and more boring. In overtime, even Durant and Anjie failed to perform well.

On the other hand, Kobe, who scored key goals, became more and more courageous, and the point difference was also widened under the crazy attack of the black mamba.

Morale is really a very subtle thing, it is invisible and intangible, but it can really affect the balance of victory and defeat.

In the last minute of overtime, the Thunder trailed by 6 points. Durant and An Jie launched a desperate resistance, but there is only one Kobe in this world, and no one can stand up and turn the tide.

With 20 seconds left in the game, the score between the two sides became 113 to 117, and this score was finally maintained until the end of the game.

The moment the game ended, Staples Center fans hugged each other in the stands, even though most of them didn't know each other at all. And outside the Staples Center, tens of thousands of Lakers fans waiting outside were also running and jumping happily, running wildly all over the street. The victory of this game also put a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Police Department.

Anjie used up the last bit of strength in his body. Van Gundy was right, the playoffs are a place to do his best. At the end of almost every game, An Jie was in a state of exhaustion.

But if such dedication can bring about victory, then An Jie won't have the slightest complaint. It's a pity that An Jie is not the only guy who is also fighting to the death today.

After winning the game, Kobe frowned, gritted his teeth and jumped onto the technical stage. He opened his arms recklessly, welcoming the crazy worship of 20,000 people in the audience.

Although the Lakers just equalized the total score, everyone knows that the victory in this game is hard-won!

An Jie was reluctant to leave the court. When everyone was walking towards the player tunnel, only An Jie was sitting on the floor, staring blankly at the score on the big screen.

Kobe was enjoying the king-like treatment on the commentary stage, while Anjie was sitting on the wooden floor, his eyes were full of envy for Kobe and the desire for victory. Naturally, this picture with serious polarization and clear gaps cannot escape Wu Hua's camera. There are really many wonderful pictures of An Jie's career. Looking back many years later, An Jie will definitely thank Wu Hua for keeping so many wonderful memories for himself.

Giardina bit her lip, it was the first time she saw that fierce boy lower his head.

Everyone tried their best to lean in the direction of Kobe, they seemed to be sincere believers, and Kobe was the God of Staples.

Only Giardina stood behind the Thunder bench, watching the court worriedly, watching the loser sitting on the ground.

"Let's go buddy, don't forget, the next game will be played at our home court!" Morris turned back to the court from the player tunnel, he held An Jie's armpit, and lifted it hard, forcing this The 2.19-meter tall man stood up.

"We've clearly done our best." An Jie's eyes were still fixed on the big screen, and the cruel score hadn't disappeared yet. He did his best today, scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists. In the playoffs, there are still a few centers who can play such data.

Anjie can, and he has the ability to do better. But even so, the Thunder still lost.

This is the Los Angeles Lakers, this is Kobe, the Black Mamba!

"It's just one to one!" Seeing that there were two people missing in his locker room, Van Gundy also returned to the court. Sure enough, the two tacit insiders of the Cyclone team were still talking on the court. Van Gundy shouted this sentence, hoping to attract the attention of Anjie and Morris.

"Boss... us."

"We lost the game because we didn't do well enough! Only the side who did better can enjoy the victory! Don't tell yourself that we have tried our best, that is all an excuse! This is not for you to find When we have time to make excuses, we might as well think about how to win the next game!" Van Gundy knew in his heart how good An Jie's performance was, but in order to restore An Jie's confidence and enthusiasm, he had to say some bad words .

"Boss is right, it's just one-on-one, we're not even behind. Let's go, brothers are waiting." Morris knew that what Anjie was most afraid of was that he didn't get anything back for his efforts, but now It is too early to talk about returns. In the playoffs, you have to win four games to be considered a victory!

An Jie's lost eyes became focused, and his drooping hands turned into clenched fists. He stared at the condescending number 24, the number 24 who was worshiped as a god. Next time, I will be the one who walks up to the altar!

"Beat him!" An Jie's desire to defeat Kobe has never been so strong.

Yao Ming, who was recovering from his injuries in China, naturally also watched the game, but when the camera finally showed An Jie's murderous eyes, Yao Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled easily. This kid's heart is stronger than himself back then!

And the change that happened to Anjie within a few minutes also shocked Giardina. An Jie's expression now made her finally understand why this shy boy was called a butcher.

Perhaps after this game, there will be another classic battle in the history of the nba, and Kobe will accomplish another feat, making his career more legendary.

But also today, in the same venue. There is a rookie in the second grade, but his desire for victory has become stronger and stronger since then.

Many years later, people often say that Anjie's desire for victory is almost abnormal like Kobe back then. Little do they know that all of this started when they were defeated by Kobe...

He also wants to be a winner, he, also wants to be the guy on top. (To be continued.)