NBA: Since James left the Cavaliers

Chapter 307 The Showdown of Super Ranks

"Shh!"

Long Rui made another three-pointer from the outside, and the point difference continued to narrow to 6 points!

The Lakers' crisis began to erupt, and they no longer had any advantage after Bynum left the field.

Pau Gasol tried to attack in the paint, but couldn't get the ball in.

With the efficient performance in the early part of the fourth quarter, the morale of the Cavaliers was fully stimulated.

On the other hand, the Lakers have a gaffe of poor skills. In the previous three quarters, they focused too much on the inside offense, which has led to the delay in opening the outside line.

Even Kobe Bryant began to frequently hit the iron. For a while, the Lakers' offense stagnated.

Lakers coach Mike - Brown requested a timeout, intends to make adjustments.

"Our advantage is running out, and we must be cautious in the future."

"Kobe, you and Paul are in charge of the main offense, and play more pick-and-rolls."

"Others should not stand and watch, and run more, so that the entire offense can be connected in series."

Coach Brown was gesturing on the tactical board while talking.

"It's really a blind cat meeting a dead mouse. Scott's layout actually worked."

"I really don't understand what the Lakers are doing? Such a lineup can't handle it."

"This game is interesting, the Cavaliers may not lose yet!"

At this time, the fans in front of the screen regained their interest, and the game that had gradually lost suspense was now back on track.

The time-out is over and the game continues.

The Lakers sent a sideline ball. After receiving the ball, Kobe immediately played a pick-and-roll with Gasol in accordance with Coach Brown's tactics.

This is also one of their commonly used offensive methods now. Kobe's strong personal ability, coupled with Gasol's excellent support, can exert the greatest power of pick-and-roll tactics.

The way the Cavaliers deal with it is to switch defenses infinitely. As long as the opponent picks and rolls, they will switch defenses immediately. Even if there is a dislocation, they will not give the opponent a chance to break through easily.

After switching defenses, Yi Jianlian played against Kobe, forming a typical situation of using small to play big on the weak side.

In order to prevent Kobe from breaking through, Yi Jianlian deliberately gave way. Kobe's shooting touch is not good now, so he would rather let Kobe shoot than bet on him not making it.

When Kobe saw that Yi Jianlian had made him so big, he felt a little upset, obviously because he didn't like his shooting.

Thinking of this, Kobe immediately combined the ball and shot decisively!

In the next second, there was only a wonderful sound of brushing the net, and the basketball was hit accurately.

This is a three-pointer. After the goal was made, Kobe gave a rare roar, showing the king's spirit!

The point difference widened to 9 points again. For the Lakers, Kobe's goal was extremely critical, and it could be said to help them stabilize the situation in time.

What the Cavaliers didn't expect was that this three-pointer was just the beginning.

In the next round, the Lakers successfully completed a defense, and Kobe suddenly advanced at full speed after receiving the rebound.

He made another shot from outside the three-point line, and hit a three-pointer again.

The counter flashes.

77:89

The Lakers' lead expanded again.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers finally approached the score in the first half. After Kobe made these two key three-pointers, all their efforts seemed to be in vain.

It can be seen that the faces of Paul George and others began to become a little frustrated, while Curry gritted his teeth and shook his head slightly in disbelief.

How could Kobe, who felt cold in the second half, suddenly regained his form and hit two consecutive three-pointers...

In fact, Kobe has always been such a player. He will not be afraid to shoot just because he missed a lot of shots.

But now his condition is back just right, and when his opponents keep chasing points, he ruthlessly stopped them.

Long Rui glanced at Kobe, and saw that his eyes were full of fighting spirit, and the aura of 'Black Mamba' was completely exuded.

"Give me the ball."

Long Rui said calmly, but Curry was stunned for a moment, he knew that Long Rui wanted to stand up by himself.

But before that, Long Rui had always been Curry holding the ball because of his body. Is it really feasible for him to take over the ball now?

In this regard, Curry also has some doubts.

"Long Rui, is your body okay? Don't force it."

Facing Curry's question, Long Rui didn't answer, he just nodded slightly, and the firm look on his face had already told Curry the answer.

The Cavaliers sent a sideline kick, and Curry handed the ball directly to Long Rui, who took the ball across the half court in a leisurely manner.

Waldpease was about to step forward to defend, but Kobe stopped him directly.

"let me."

This was Long Rui's first attack with the ball in this game. The Cavaliers are now 12 points behind, but Kobe knows Long Rui's character very well. He will not give up the game easily, so Kobe also took the initiative to stand up and lead the defense.

Outside the three-point line, the two super-pointers finally met. This scene fans have been looking forward to for a long time.

"That's right, Long Rui and Kobe!"

"It should have been like this a long time ago, now it's worth watching!"

Outside the three-point line, facing Kobe's defense, Long Rui launched an attack without hesitation.

After continuous feints, he suddenly took a step forward to the left.

Although he was unwell, it did not affect his starting speed.

Kobe didn't dare not follow, but the moment he stepped forward, Long Rui suddenly took a step back, and then shot decisively, scoring a three-pointer!

"Cattle fork!"

"Brother Long is domineering!"

Long Rui's fans suddenly became excited.

But the 'Black Mamba' is not easy to mess with. Looking back, Kobe also directly confronted Long Rui.

Paul Gasol originally planned to come up to cover, but Kobe called back directly and signaled his teammates to pull away.

After a series of feints, Kobe made a big change in direction to break through Long Rui's defense, but he failed.

Immediately afterwards, he immediately switched to hitting with his back. After a few pushes, his shoulders shook and he turned around and shot!

Kobe's signature fadeaway jump shot was cast, Long Rui took off with all his strength, but he still couldn't block him.

This ball also hit!

In the next few rounds, it became a one-on-one moment between the two, which made the fans very hooked.

Long Rui scored a goal, and Kobe responded immediately, and no one could guard anyone.

There is not much time left in the game, but the Cavaliers have never narrowed the point difference, and the pressure on their shoulders is getting heavier and heavier.

Just when everyone thought the Cavaliers were going to lose, a dramatic scene happened on the court.

At the moment when Kobe broke through with the dribble, he stepped on the foot of Fisher, who came to cover him, and his ankle sprained almost at 90 degrees, causing him to fall to the ground immediately.