"Beautiful!" Zhang Lili and Su Qun laughed.

In the second quarter, Old K has made 7 of 11 free throws, plus 1 of 6 free throws in the first quarter, a total of 8 of 17 free throws, and the shooting rate has reached 47%. Jerry Sloan, who does not believe in evil, swallowed his throat and wondered whether to continue the foul tactics. , some indecision in mind.

   Fortunately, there was not much time left in the second quarter, so he decided to keep trying.

Not long after, after the second quarter, Pharaoh was fouled again and hit two free throws again. The second quarter had already made 9 of 13 free throws, and the shooting rate was close to 70%. This hit the Jazz team. Don't dare to foul again.

   Then Pharaoh attacked the basket and scored a goal, and then the second quarter ended. At 50:55, the Suns led by 5 points.

  Wang Tiejun played 23 minutes, only rested for one minute, made 4 of 8 shots, 10 of 19 free throws, and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers and 2 fouls.

Zhang Reasonably analyzed: "In the first half, I was controlled by Campbell and the Postman, and was troubled by foul tactics. The Iron Army made few shots, and the shooting percentage and free throw shooting were still slightly lower than normal. Although the second quarter improved, the overall efficiency Still slipping, the Jazz's defensive tactics against him are still successful.

Then the coaching staff of the Suns should be careful. In the next game, the next series, and even other teams, for example, if the Bulls will use the same method to defend the Iron Army, if they reach the finals, this is very important. possible.

  Although the Jazz are lagging behind, Campbell and the Postman have both rested. Their physical condition is definitely better than in the second half of the G1 game. The Suns should pay attention in the second half.

  Tie Jun, I guess Danny Angie dare not let him rest, so during the intermission, just relax. "

  Su Qun said: "In terms of physical fitness, Director Zhang, I don't think there will be a problem with old K."

Zhang Lili shook his head and said, "You can't be careless, although he didn't play a few goals in the first half, most of the offense had to go through his hands, and every time it reached his hands, there would be confrontations, and his physical energy was consumed. Also big."

  The Suns returned to the locker room, and several coaches were in the corridor discussing tactics for the second half.

Although D'Antoni knew that he couldn't stay, he still reminded: "I think it is necessary to reduce the number of touches of the old K and transfer the offense to others, which can reduce his physical consumption and let others share his burden. Defensive pressure."

   Danny Ainge looked at Lewis and Nelson Jr. and shook his head.

This game is quite critical. As long as you win the second home game, you will have confidence in the next two away games. Otherwise, it will be a 1-1 draw and the Jazz will win the away game. Their morale will definitely skyrocket. Going back to the home court relies on the home advantage, and the odds are better, so they don't think it is a good idea to temporarily change the tactics that have been played for several seasons.

  D'Antoni's suggestion is undoubtedly to lower the tactical status of old K, which they also disagree with.

Now this Suns team, the Lightning has begun to be a little bit unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the core of the perimeter. Kidd's offensive efficiency is not enough, there is no one in the second position, and Rasheed Wallace can't bear the heavy responsibility of the core of the attack. Who dares to lower the responsibility Old K's tactical position?

   Even if old K is defended like this by the Jazz, his efficiency is higher than others, reducing his tactical status, isn't he looking for a loss?

   Danny Ainge shook his head and said, "Today, the perimeter feels average, and many of the open **** passed by Old K failed to hit. We need to strengthen our mid-range shots and breakthrough points.

My opinion is that in the second half, the old K will continue to be the main player. After he has the ball, if he fails to hit the basket, the weak-side player should strengthen the cut inside to open the double-team for the old K. If the old K scores the ball, cut inside. Players can play more efficient offense. "

   "Agreed." Lewis and Nelson Jr nodded at the same time.

Nelson Jr. said: "Lightning is tired, I suggest to let the substitute go up and rush, Wilkins is too fast, Chapman is too fragile, he mainly focuses on jumpers, and it is easy to be caught by the Postman and Campbell when he rushes in. Injury, Kobe should be the most suitable."

   Danny Ainge nodded and said, "Kobe is young, he didn't play much in the playoffs, and he is very physically fit."

  Lewis also said: "Kobe often trains with the old K. He and the strong and weak sides of the old K cooperate well, and the tacit understanding is high. You can really give it a try."

   De'Anoni shook his head secretly, blindly relying on the old K, once the old K played abnormally, or was guarded to death, the team would be finished.

   It is not time to make changes. Today's game is enough. The points that are leading now, as long as the Jazz exert their strength, they will soon be lost.

  In the locker room, the atmosphere is still good, after all, the team is still in the leading position.

"Old K, I didn't play for a minute in G1 of the Western Conference Finals. Looking at today's situation, I don't have a chance to play again. You can't live up to your expectations. Come out with garbage time and let me play for a few minutes?" Kobe complained. road.

   Old Wang waved his hand and smashed the sweat-wiping towel over, and shouted, "Rookie, go quickly and give me a hot towel."

   "Treat me like this now, and sooner or later your son will fall into my hands."

   Kobe wanted to throw away the towel, but he was afraid of being beaten, so he grabbed the towel on his body and went to the bathroom, mumbling in his mouth.

   When Old Wang heard Kobe's words, he sneered in his heart. Kobe, you think too much. Dabao doesn't know how talented that kid is. If he doesn't have talent, I won't let him in. Isn't it bad to go to the entertainment industry?

  Thinking of Dabao, he still misses him a little. He came to the United States not long after he was born. This time, when he goes back, um, try to add a brother or sister to him, so that he can have a company.

   At this time, Kobe came out with a hot towel, squeezed his **** between Pharaoh and Lightning, and whispered: "Old K, you fight hard, you will get them in the third quarter, let me try it at the end!"

   Lightning laughed and said, "Rookie, what if you screw up?"

   "In addition to cold salad, what else can he do?" Pharaoh said casually.

   "Yes, it's a salad." Kobe nodded.

"Snapped!"

Pharaoh slapped Kobe on the back of his neck with a slap, then pinched him with five fingers, lifted him up, pushed him forward, and scolded: "Fuck off! If you screw up the Western Conference Finals, you are ready to sit on the bench for a season. Bar."

   Kobe said angrily: "You said it was cold, and you blame me again?"

   "You're not a big man, and you're not too angry. After the playoffs, I'll help you get a few girls to go to the fire." Pharaoh laughed.

   "You treat?" Kobe asked.

"Yo, listen to what you mean, do you still dare to escape the bill? Be careful of being sued. Kobe, don't be stingy when you go out to play, you must give the money you should spend. You have to learn from Jordan, and you must give a full 30% of the tip, then It will be more decent." Old Wang advised.

   "Haha..." The others laughed.

   "Where do I want to run away from the list? Didn't you say you were going to have a pool party?" Kobe shouted angrily, but everyone was laughing, no one paid him any attention, and he was so angry that he groaned.

   "Alright alright, listen to me."

   At this time, Danny Ainge came in, clapped his palms to signal silence, and then said: "The Jazz will definitely give their best in the third quarter, Campbell and the postman have both had enough rest, we will face great difficulties.

  Old K, do you have any questions? "

   Old Wang shook his head and said, "Don't worry, there is no problem with my physical fitness."

   "OK, that's fine."

  Danny Angie nodded reassuringly and continued: "They will definitely continue to guard against you, so we must increase the attack on the weak side.

   But today, the perimeter feel is average. In order to improve the efficiency, I am going to let the freshmen come on the court and rush. You should pay attention to the teammates who cut inside when passing the ball. "

   "Okay, I will pay attention." Old Wang nodded.

   And Kobe is excited, new force, who else? Western Conference Finals, here I come!

"coach?"

   He looked at Danny Angie excitedly.

   But Danny Angie looked at Wilkins and didn't notice him at all, which made him half cold.

   "Dominic, you play a dozen in the first half of the third quarter, and in the first half of the quarter, let Horry rest." Danny Ainge said.

"no problem."

  Wilkins nodded quickly.

   The veteran is a little nervous now. He played so well in the regular season this year, and the first two rounds of the playoffs were also good. Now the Western Conference finals are a bit difficult, so there will be no problems, right?

   He really hopes to contribute his strength, but unfortunately, his condition this year is obviously not as good as last year, and he is powerless.

   Next, Danny Ainge told Chapman to prepare, and if Wilkins couldn't stand it, he would go up.

  Danny Ainge is also helpless, Wilkins has no defense, Chapman's defense is even worse, let them both go up, only hope that their offense can make up for their loss on the defensive end.

  Just like this, he didn't dare to let these two play more time in the playoffs, and only let them top when the main force needs a breather.

   "What about me?" Kobe asked unwillingly.

   Danny Ainge then turned his attention to Kobe and said solemnly: "Kobe, you replace the Lightning to play No. 2..."

   "Great! Western Conference Finals, here I come!"

   Kobe clenched his fists and shouted in his heart: "Give me a chance, I can score 20+ in the Western Conference Finals."

   "Kobe, take the opportunity to cut inside from the weak side after playing, I want you to rush in and play, I want efficient low post and basket attack, don't make waves outside." Danny Ainge warned.

   "Yes, coach, breaking through is what I'm best at right now." Kobe said confidently.

   "Little blacksmith, blacksmithing is what you are best at." Old Wang added.

   "Haha..." Everyone laughed.

   "Old K, you are hitting my morale." Kobe said dissatisfied.

   "Oh, your morale is gone? That's fine, let's change people." Pharaoh said.

   Kobe said in a cold voice, "Who said I'm out of morale? Your methods are too childish and have no effect on me. Now I feel like it's okay to pick two."

   "Rookie, where do you want to go one-on-two?" Horry asked curiously.

   "Of course it's on the court, where else could it be?" Kobe said angrily.

   "Haha..." The locker room burst into laughter.

   In 15 minutes, Lao Wang slowly ate two bananas to replenish his energy and felt full of blood.

   His performance in the first half struggled a bit. First, the Jazz really limited him. Constant double-teaming and constant free throws made him lose the rhythm of the game.

  The second is his own reasons, some reservations, facing the double team of Campbell and the postman, he did not attack the basket with all his strength, but prepared to compete in the second half.

   At this time, the intermission is over, and the players from both sides reappear.

The    Jazz all played the main force, and the Suns replaced Kobe and Wilkins.

   Barkley said in surprise: "There is no problem with the third position. Russell is a role player with average strength. Let Wilkins do it, but let a rookie go to the second position. Danny Ainge is full of courage!"

   "Let Lightning go down to rest, I think it is necessary. He is a point guard himself, and playing a shooting guard may consume more energy for him." Bill Walton analyzed.

  Bus Felton laughed: "The defense of the second position is very important, and Jeff Hornacek can't let it go. This is very considering the rookie defense."

   At this point the game starts and the Jazz attack.

"brush!"

  Small forward Russell made a false shot and hit a 3-pointer over Wilkins.

   "53:55, the Jazz are still two points behind." Buss Felton said.

   "Who said just now that Russell can't do it, it's okay to go to Wilkins?" Bill Walton asked with a smile.

  Barkley smiled and said: "Wilkins lost points on the defensive end, he should be able to recover them on the offensive end."

   "Shrink!"

  The sun attacked, Jerry Sloan stood on the sidelines, pinched his hands to the middle, and made a firm gesture of shrinking defense.

He saw the current Suns lineup. Wilkins is not good at outside jumpers, and the rookie Kobe's jumpers are also very unstable. It's time to shrink the defense. Continue to strengthen the defense of the low post. The shot, while blocking the penalty area, to prevent the Suns outside breakthrough.

When the Suns advanced to the frontcourt, in addition to Stockton, who was facing Kidd, Russell released Wilkins, Jeff Hornacek released Kobe, and the Postman also released Rashi De Wallace, while shrinking out of the paint.

   Seeing the opponent shrinking and defending, felt a little flustered, Danny Angie wiped his forehead, and there was a fine layer of sweat on it.

   "If you replace two three-pointers at once, the Suns' ability to pull off is seriously insufficient..." Before Barkley finished speaking, the Suns' offense began.

   Kidd relied on his height advantage and passed the ball to the low post on the left wing from Stockton's head.

   The moment the ball was released, the postman on the low right wing immediately rushed towards the low left wing and started to implement weak side help defense.

   At the same time, Russell on the left flank did not hesitate at all, pounced on Wang Tiejun who was two steps away.

   "No, not tactics."

  Danny Ainge saw this and knew that his tactics had failed. When the ability to pull off was insufficient, the Jazz shrank their defense and wanted to play inside tactics on the outside. It was full of people. How could it be possible?

"Snapped!"

   At this moment, Wang Tiejun carried Campbell on his left elbow, suddenly took a step up, and grabbed the ball with one hand before taking off.

   took a step up to catch the ball, and he just avoided the postman's double-team, but when he landed, he collided with Russell who was under the bread-fold.

   "Boom!"

  Small forward Russell had no resistance and fell to the ground directly, hitting the floor.

   The referee did not have any idea of ​​blowing the whistle, both sides were on the move, which was a normal confrontation.

   At this time, Kobe was trying his best to plug in from behind Jeff Hornacek and cut into the paint area according to the tactical requirements.

   "Whoosh!"

  Wang Tiejun saw Kobe's action and threw the ball forward with one hand, and the ball flew in front of Kobe.

As soon as Kobe emerged from behind Hornacek, he saw the ball flying over. The position was just right. He quickly caught the ball with both hands, took advantage of the situation, and picked it up with one hand. into it.

   "Damn!"

  The Postman and Campbell on the left side of the basket wanted to return to the defense, but it was too late.

   "It's over!"

   Hornacek was also caught off guard. He didn't expect Kobe Bryant behind him to grab him in front of him, and he didn't react until Kobe made a layup.

"pretty!"

  Su Qun and Zhang Lili roared excitedly at the same time.

"ah!"

   Danny Angie jumped up excitedly and raised his arm fiercely.

   On the court, while returning to defense, Pharaoh shouted at Kobe: "Little blacksmith, good job."

   "Old K, I will help you." The excited Kobe said with confidence.

   "Don't be complacent, staring at your people." Pharaoh immediately reminded.

   "Yes." Kobe replied loudly.

Behind   , Russell got up and felt some pain in his lower back and a little strained muscle, but he endured it and didn't ask to end.

  53:57, Suns lead, Jazz offense,

   Came to the frontcourt. Russell made a shot just now. Stockton knew how bad Wilkins’ defense was, so he deliberately passed the ball to Russell, wanting him to hit another shot.

   He had a good idea, but Russell was injured just now. Under the tentative step, his lower back suddenly hurt. He made a mistake and was intercepted by Wilkins.

   "Steal the ball! Wilkins steals the ball! Kobe is going down, our little blacksmith is flying!" A live commentator immediately roared excitedly.

   Kobe rushed in front of the players on both sides, swayed the 34-year-old Hornacek by a large margin, received a pass from Wilkins, cut from the left wing, and took off directly from the left waist of the paint area.

"boom!"

   A one-handed tomahawk-style dunk instantly exploded the audience.

   "Oh **** ho..."

   After completing the dunk, the excited Kobe jumped and jumped, screaming constantly, waving to the home fans for applause.

  The home fans did not let him down either, with cheers and applause.

   "This is a youth storm that belongs to the Phoenix Suns. Kobe Bryant's appearance immediately made the game full of vitality." Barkley roared excitedly.

  Bill Walton nodded and said, "Let the young man rush and the old K to hold the rhythm behind. The Suns still have hope of winning this game."