Chapter 855 I Am Responsible for the Paint Area

The Lakers attack.

Cassell was double-teamed by Battier again, this time he still gave Artest.

Facing Li Ba's supplementary defense, Artest immediately transferred the ball down to Dayao.

Unfortunately, how could Li Ba ignore his opponent Dayao? As soon as the ball was passed, he was cut off by him, and the Suns played a fast break again.

In the next few rounds, Rondo performed well. He used his defense to delay Cassel's pass, which gave Li Ba a chance to assist in the defense.

When Li Ba got this opportunity, it was as if he had been liberated. He immediately released a huge defensive energy, which had a strong destructive force on the Lakers' offense.

In the last second half, Cassell was forced to reduce possession of the ball and handed over the ball to Kobe, allowing the Lakers' offense to resume.

After the first quarter, 34:23, the Suns led by 11 points.

Li Ba made 5 of 5 shots in a single quarter, scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. In addition, his defense caused the Lakers to make a total of 6 turnovers, and more than half of them did not allow him to get any defensive statistics.

Barkley said: "I think the Lakers are the same as the Heat. The lineup has not been well-grounded. The Lakers' lineup needs at least half a season of running-in. In addition, at the first position, Cassel is facing Payton. He is younger and has a certain ability. advantage, but against that rookie, he looked too slow, which is the weakness of the Lakers lineup."

Kenny Smith said: "Artest's containment of the hammer is not very good, the Lakers still can't solve the fast break of the hammer."

Barkley said: "I noticed one thing. From the start of the new season, the number of steals by the Hammers has increased."

"Well, yes, the game tied the record." Kenny Smith said.

Barkley said: "Last season, his number of blocked shots suddenly skyrocketed, with 10+ consecutive starts, and finally reached an exaggerated 7.6 blocks per game in the regular season, and an even more terrifying 10 blocks per game in the Finals. So what about this season? "

Kenny Smith also exclaimed, "12 steals and 10 blocks against the Heat? Oh, my God! Has his ability started to improve again before other teams have found a way to deal with him?"

"Quadruple-doubles per game? Hahaha! So, go shoot flies, we're honorable flycatchers, and that's the only thing that can help you improve and find a way to deal with the Hammers."

Barkley said with a grin.

"Yes, using the hammer to deal with the hammer, and the Chinese to deal with the Chinese, this is the right way." Kenny Smith said.

The words of the two made the fans of the TV opportunity feel a sense of absurdity, averaging a quadruple double per game, is that possible?

In the second quarter, the five starters of the Lakers took turns chasing points.

Li Ba also played, based on defense.

The same goes for Rondo, whose handling and passing, as well as defense, are exactly what the Suns want from a point guard.

As for the offense, if there is no one for the time being, there will be none.

He partnered with David Lee and kept passing the ball for David Lee and Kevin Martin on the outside. He wanted to earn a few assists and see if he could get another 5-double in this game.

With his current strength, as long as the opponent is strong enough and the playing time is long enough, there is still a chance to hit a five-double.

After one quarter, 60:57, the Lakers are still strong and pulled back the score, only 3 points behind.

In the second quarter, Li Ba made 3 of 3 shots and 1 of 1 free throws. He scored 7 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. In the first half, he scored 17 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals and 5 blocks. Two pairs of +5*5 data.

"Phil, do you see?"

In the Lakers locker room, the assistant handed over a data sheet.

Phil Jackson took a look and was silent for a while.

"It doesn't matter, if he wants to play it, he will play it. Anyway, we are not the first."

He was silent for three seconds, and then said to Artest: "In the second half, Ron, you put Battier properly, and help defend the Hammers on both ends of the offense and defense."

Then he said to everyone: "In the second half, we changed our tactics. Tim faced the hammer, and Ron flanked him. Dayao, you are in charge of the inside offense.

Tim, Kobe, you and Yao will play together in the main attack, and the high and low positions will be determined by Yao himself. Others, wait for Yao or Kobe and Tim to share the ball. "

Midfield is back, the game is on, and the Lakers are on offense.

Dayao is in the high position, he prefers to be here because it is closer to the backcourt, which allows him to save energy and return to defense faster.

And in the high post, his shooting is very accurate, not worse than Duncan's low post. Few people in the league can defend him here. With his shot height, there are very few who can interfere with his shots.

Li Ba came to defend Dayao. He likes the defensive position below the free throw line, where he can help defend the top of the arc and the perimeter of the two wings.

But then Duncan came over and blocked him.

When Marion saw him, he quickly switched to Dayao.

At this time, Duncan pulled low to the left wing, and Li Ba was forced to move below the left elbow, keeping a distance of more than two meters from the former.

At this time, Cassel reached the top of the arc, handed the ball to Dayao, and then went to the left wing by himself.

Duncan immediately moved to the basket, forcing Li Ba to return to the basket instead of double-teaming Dayao.

At this time, Dayao made a high jumper.

When Li Ba saw that the goal had been scored, he quickly turned around and ran away.

But at this time, Artest had already come to stop him in advance, and his quick play did not start immediately, and at this time Dayao started to turn around and retreated directly from the high position, and the Suns' fast break opportunity disappeared.

Phil Jackson nodded, Duncan and Artest have done a good job, now it depends on how the Suns respond.

Frank is not a tactical master, he looked at the defensive coach Adams.

But the latter is only very good at establishing a defensive system, and the ability to adapt on the spot is average. At this time, there is no way to immediately come up with emergency tactics.

Sun attack.

Li Ba settled down low on the left wing and asked for the ball.

Dayao stayed behind.

Duncan was pulled by Marion to the right wing to slip.

Rondo passed the ball, and Li Ba caught the ball with his right hand and raised it high.

At this time, Artest, who was two steps away from him on the flank, rushed over immediately.

When Battier, who was emptied, took a step back immediately, he retreated to the 45-degree left-wing three-point line.

Li Ba single-handedly tossed the ball to Battier before Artest double-teamed the upper body.

Passing the ball with one hand, the speed of the ball is extremely fast. Artest thought that he had no chance to jump and steal the ball. After he stopped suddenly and looked back, he saw Battier catch the ball and took a glance before shooting.

At this time, Li Ba had already squeezed Dayao away and jumped towards the basket, but when he was halfway through, he turned around and retreated.

When he turned around, the ball brushed past the basket.

63:59, the Suns lead by 4 points.

The Lakers attack.

Dayao received the ball in the high post again.

Li Ba had a headache.

Last season, the Lakers only had Yao on the inside, and he was still restrained by Yao in the low post. Now that there is an extra Duncan, the Lakers can play too many tactics.

At this time Kobe shook off Ginobili and made an empty cut to the basket.

Li Ba didn't dare to return to the basket in advance, and had to wait for Dayao's pass before he could move.

He didn't even dare to move early because Duncan was still in the low post on the left wing.

At this time Dayao passed the ball.

The moment the ball was passed, Li Ba rushed towards Kobe.

But the ball passed by Dayao was very high, and Kobe jumped up, and after catching the ball, he directly smashed into the basket.

63:61, the Suns only lead by 2 points.

After Dayao passed the ball, he immediately retreated. When he saw the ball entering the basket, he immediately turned around and retreated with all his strength.

"mine."

Losing Kobe, Ginobili raised his hand.

"The responsibility for the paint area is mine," Li Ba said.

Ginobili was taken aback for a moment, and put down his hand.