Chapter 1206: Beat Them!

Payton said at this time: "There is no problem with the starting lineup, Hammer, Yi, Ray Allen, Ginobili, Nash, but we have a big flaw in the bench lineup."

"Please arrange for me to play the whole game."

At this time, Li Ba must stand up and take responsibility.

Nodding, Payton continued: "When Nash is off the court, Hammer will play the first position, and Haslem will play the fifth position.

In fact, there is no problem with our inside line, but the problem is the outside line. Ginobili, Ray Allen, and Nash all have to take 30 minutes. For the rest of the time, Hammer will make up for Nash's 18 minutes, and there are 36 minutes left, which needs to be made up by the rest of the people."

He looked at Heed, Dudley, and Wilkins. These are the three remaining outside players, and each of them has more than ten minutes.

Among these three, Heed's body is not very good anymore, and he can only be a simple shooter, and he has no defense.

Wilkins is a marginal person who makes up the numbers and has no ability.

Although Dudley can still get about ten points per game, his efficiency is not high, and he needs nearly ten shots, which is not enough to take on the offensive tasks of the outside line.

"When we play with the bench, we will definitely dig holes for the main lineup, increase the pressure on the main players, and form a vicious cycle." Payton said.

"Gary, we can also play a little more time." Ray Allen said.

Nash and Ginobili also nodded.

Payton shook his head and said, "No, if we play like this, even if we win the Lakers, what will happen in the next series?"

At this time, Li Ba stood up, and everyone's eyes looked at him.

"Don't worry too much, the bench lineup is on the court. If our outside line is not good, then we will go in and solve the battle under the basket. Leave this to me." Li Ba said.

"Iron Hammer, your task is too heavy!" Payton said.

"No problem, I can complete all the tasks. However, the tactics played by the Lakers are very troublesome. I hope to formulate some tactics to deal with them." Li Ba said.

Payton is very embarrassed. The Lakers mainly use the human sea tactics on the offensive end, and limit Li Ba's defense through this chaotic battle, thereby improving their own offensive efficiency.

Because it is the Lakers' offense, the Suns will be very passive in dealing with it, and can only passively follow up, making the paint area more crowded.

The media interviewed many league superstars in the past two days to comment on the G3 game between the Suns and the Lakers and the entire series.

Farmer Karl Malone accepted an interview with the media. He said: "The Lakers will definitely win. As long as the main lineup can keep up with the main lineup of the Suns, the substitute lineup alone can beat the Suns."

Jordan also accepted an interview and said: "The Suns can try to allocate one or two of the main players to the substitute lineup, or there will be a good response. But overall, the Suns are already behind the Lakers in strength, and they are doomed to lose. No matter how strong the Hammer is, he can't turn the tide."

Lakers legend Magic Johnson also accepted an interview and said: "The Hammer is very strong. The Lakers should be prepared to play six games or a seventh game, because the potential threat of injuries to the Suns is greater, which is more likely to win for the Lakers."

One of the four centers, Dream, also stood up and said: "The Suns' lineup is too old. Hill, McGrady, and Carter are all old and injured. This lineup has congenital defects. Even if it remains healthy for a season, problems will always be exposed."

On the 7th, G3 started.

Before the game, in the locker room interview, a media asked Li Ba: "Hammer, do you have any response to the statements of these legends?"

"No need, the result of the game is the best response." Li Ba said.

Before the game, the starting lineups of both teams were announced.

Lakers: Duncan, Gasol, Artest, Kobe, Parker.

Suns: Li Ba, Yi Jianlian, Hedo, Ray Allen, Nash.

Zhang Heli analyzed: "Ginobili is in the substitute lineup, which can share the pressure for the Hammer, because the Hammer will definitely play a lot of time, because he must serve as a backup point guard for Nash. But in this way, the main lineup's ability to attack with the ball, break through with the ball, and cut is insufficient."

Xu Jicheng said: "Yes, Nash is old, and he rarely breaks through. And Ray Allen is also old, and his ability to break through with the ball and cut is weakened. Losing Ginobili will cause the main lineup's play to become monotonous, which is more convenient for the Lakers' defense."

Yu Jia said: "In other words, when defending Xidu, just defend his shooting, because he has no ability to break through with the ball. The Suns' No. 3 position has lost the ability to connect the inside and outside lines, which is indeed a big problem. However, if the Suns' main players continue to play the one-star four-shooting tactics, it will not be a big problem."

Zhang Heli said: "One star four-shooting is still okay. Xixi's regular season mid-range shooting hit rate reached 50%, three-point shooting 40%, and the lowest near the basket is less than 40%."

At this time, the starting lineups of both sides came out, and boos and cheers sounded one after another.

"Hammer, it's up to you!"

"Hammer, can you defend your title?"

"Hammer, can we usher in a dynasty?"

When Li Ba made his final appearance, amid the cheers of the entire audience, many fans at the entrance of the passageway loudly asked various questions, but he could not hear them at all.

Today, many league superstars came to the America West Arena, both active and retired.

For example, Jordan had not appeared at Li Ba's game for a season, but he showed up today.

For example, Karl Malone appeared at the America West Arena as a spectator for the first time.

"Hey, Michael, long time no see."

Li Ba walked towards Jordan with a smile and extended his right hand to him.

"Hey Hammer, you're in good spirits."

Jordan also extended his right hand enthusiastically.

The moment the two shook hands was captured in a large number of media shots.

Barkley said with some emotion: "Both generations of basketball gods are both offensive and defensive. Jordan is the greatest offensive basketball god, and Li Ba is the greatest defensive basketball god. I really hope they can be born in In the same era, I want to know which one of them is stronger."

Zhang Lili also said with emotion at this time: "Even though the domestic and foreign media now have negative opinions on the Hammer due to various reasons, no media denies his greatness in the basketball world. This is strength. You don't like me." , but you have to admit my greatness.”

Fifteen minutes later, the game started and the referee signaled to come on.

Li Ba walked to the bench and glanced at all his teammates.

Carter also came today, and Hill also arrived on crutches. Only McGrady was still lying on the bed of the Suns' miracle doctor.

"Brothers, no one thinks much of us now, so it's time to give them a surprise, don't you think?"

he yelled.

"yes."

Everyone shouted in unison.

"Then come with me and defeat them!" Li Ba shouted sternly.

"Fuck them! Fuck them! Fuck them..." The whole audience started shouting, and the atmosphere was heated.

"The sad soldiers will win!" Zhang Lili shouted.