Chapter 512 It takes time
Chapter 512 It takes time
Kobe soon hit a 2+1 on Durant, and Yu Fei came on.
Subsequently, Kobe hit an extra free throw and the Lakers' lead came to 9 points.
The atmosphere at Staples Center was electric, as Lakers fans were excited to find a familiar team back.
Facing opponents like the SuperSonics, they have gained an advantage, and all they have to do now is to maintain the momentum.
Yu Fei used a positional battle breakthrough throw to stop the team's bleeding.
However, Kobe is in full form, and no matter who is defending him, he can put the ball into the basket.
Yu Fei went to face off, and Kobe leaned on his back. His body was not dominant, but his steps were flexible, turning left and right, twisting the center of gravity of the defense like a twist, and then made a beautiful step up and down to pick up the basket and score.
"This is Kobe, you can always trust him!"
"When he gets the feel for it, not even Fry can take advantage of him."
The Sonics were 9 points behind, but Yu Fei had to not only suppress Kobe, but also help his teammates find the touch.
However, Bosh basically didn't make any moves in the few minutes he and Durant partnered. Apart from pick-and-roll screens and position defense, they were all thankless tasks. These blue-collar tasks consumed his touch. Now that he is playing pick-and-roll with Yu Fei again, he The long-range shooting feel is no longer there.
Bosh's shots came up short one after another.
The ball always hits the front edge of the basket and then pops out.
This is a sign of physical exhaustion.
Coach Lu reacted and called Jermaine O'Neal from the bench, preparing to replace Bosh.
But Bosh's consecutive misses allowed the Lakers to fight back twice, and the Sonics were already 13 points behind.
This seems like a desperate scene.
Yu Fei has returned, but the Sonics are still unable to parry the Lakers' offensive.
Do you want to call a timeout?
Tyronn Lue has trouble making decisions.
It only took two minutes for Yu Fei to return to the game. Was it too hasty to call a timeout? But without calling a timeout, the point difference had already reached 13 points.
"Timeout, first interrupt the Lakers' rhythm!"
Tim Grgulic said.
Director Lu thought it made sense, so he came to the technical desk and requested a timeout.
Yu Fei didn't expect Lu's timeout to be called so quickly.
He originally wanted to try other people's skills, but if it didn't work, he let go and did it alone.
"Fry, I will let Jermaine and Zo replace Chris and Tony (Morrow's nickname)." Lu guided, "You have to increase the frequency of personal attacks."
Lu's move was to let Bosh and Morrow take a rest first. Compared with Bosh at this stage, Ou is a version with weakened offense and defense, but he is still useful. He is a substitute who can average double figures in points per game. As a forward, Alonzo Key replacing Moreau is like replacing a monster with a high defensive value in a card game to get beaten. It can take a while.
On the offensive end, Key only has one-handed cuts and extremely unstable shooting. His ability to draw space is completely incomparable with shooters like Moreau.
Lu's idea is very simple. After a hard period of time on the offensive end, let others adjust well and withstand this wave. They can still play in the second half. If they cannot withstand this wave, they will prepare for G3 one and a half games ahead of the Lakers.
What Coach Lu didn't expect was that this would be like replacing Kwame Brown with Jordan.
If people like Bosh and Moreau were still on the court, Yu Fei might still focus on passing the ball.
Now that everyone has gone down, the court is full of black holes that can’t help and add to the chaos. The only person who can help relieve pressure on the offensive end is Xiao Ao. Then Yu Fei can ignore the others and become an authentic ball tyrant. .
At that time, George Carl was deeply impressed by a characteristic of flying.
The predecessors of the ball-carrying forwards were given the ball rights because, although they were small forwards, they could hold the ball, have an organizational heart, and feel the joy of assisting.
In other words, as an evolutionary product of the organization forward, the essence of the ball-holding core should be the selfless basketball philosophy.
It is impossible for such people to take over everything and ignore the feelings of others and only care about themselves. They will have a moral burden.
Am I being selfish by doing this?
They will think this again and again.
But Karl could not see such a burden on Yu Fei.
This was the case for Yu Fei during the Bucks. As soon as he arrived in Milwaukee, he couldn't wait to liberate his personality. In the second season, he scored 28+9+9. In 2005, when there were internal and external troubles, he averaged an astonishing 35 points per game. , and then averaged a triple-double.
As long as he wants to get certain data, he will do it with all his strength, regardless of the feelings of his teammates.
So Karl thinks Yu Fei's transformation in Seattle is great and incredible.
A person who valued the ball more than anything else suddenly gave up half of the ball to Brandon Roy, and also gave Durant some ball rights to help him grow. At the most extreme, he averaged fewer shots per game. To 18 goals.
These changes reflect Yu Fei's change in game philosophy as a player.
But the question comes back again. If he accepts a new game philosophy, will he give up everything in the past?
After Tyronn Lue took over, Yu Feimeng's ball-holding and core performance when he returned to the Bucks proved that the nature of a country is easy to change and hard to change.
A selfish ball-handler, an ultimate ball-handler who is not bound by morality is Yu Fei's background.
Now, all the cover has been torn off, and Yu Fei is no longer hiding.
Yu Fei called Xiao Ao's pick-and-roll, and the Lakers thought he was going to pass the ball.
However, Yu Fei sprinted into the basket and dunked for 2+1.
Kobe wanted to respond, but after the timeout, his touch was not as hot as before, and he missed the shot due to Yu Feiqiang's interference.
Yu Fei returned to the basket to collect the defensive rebound, and the Lakers retreated quickly, but he slowly came to the frontcourt, faced Kobe, and pointed one meter in front of the Lakers LOGO.
That means: I want to take action from that position, can you guard against it?
If it were someone else who did this, Kobe would just think he was bluffing, but this is Yu Fei.
Kobe stepped forward decisively, but was still a step slow.
Yu Fei collected the ball, raised his hand and made a long three-pointer.
"Bang!!!!!"
“Ohhhhhhh!!!”
The audience at Staples Center couldn't help but scream.
Commentators from major TV stations began to praise Yu Fei.
As the spiritual leader of Frye, ABC's Doug Collins made the most explosive statement: "When we are talking about the best in history, what are we talking about? I tell you, you are talking about Frye's game! He gave The best player in history brings a whole new standard to who can take a team! The dying team is saved? Who can make you say "this man can do everything"? Who can say loudly in front of Kobe that he has better offensive ability? It’s Frye! The end of professional basketball is Frye!”
Superstars are packaged by sponsors, and professionals in the media industry spread their stories like minstrels singing myths, which naturally brings them a golden statue.
But the golden body can be broken.
Kobe only needs to go to Eagle County, and James only needs to announce his decision on the live broadcast, and all the efforts made by the forces behind them will be in vain.
But none of these things that hindered his godhood happened to Yu Fei.
Not only that, he looked more and more divine.
Even on the road, his performance was a hit because the city of Hollywood welcomes the best in the world.
No one can empathize with this the most than the Hollywood stars on the scene. For them, the peak moments of their acting careers are not only the box office of their own performances, but also the commendable clips of the characters they play.
Rocky ended the Cold War, Spider-Man blocked it with his body, and Rose and Jack's "You jump and I jump too" on the bow of the boat. These clips all give people emotional value that is difficult to obtain in reality, and the reason why professional sports are popular is because of sports The best players in the game can bring this emotional value in large quantities.
Don Cheadle, who is beside Scarlett, was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor a few years ago for his outstanding performance in "Hotel Rwanda". This was the pinnacle of his career. But now, he is looking at Yu Fei from a distance, but... You can feel that the performance this person gives to the audience on the court is no less than that of the current Hollywood superstars.
"Will the Sonics win?"
Scarlett, who had never been interested in ball games, got involved and asked Cheadle.
"It's hard to say." Cheadle's understanding of basketball is half-baked, "but Frye will never lose no matter what."
What Cheadle means is that even if the Sonics lose, Yu Fei will not lose.
This is the conclusion he came to as a person who doesn't know much about basketball based solely on the player's fame and influence.
Ironically, losing but still winning is the history of professional sports to this day.
This is a medal for the loser and an irony for the winner. You lose, but you don’t seem to have lost. You win, but you don’t seem to have won. Even if you lose at the time, you may win with data in the future. Even if you win now, you will lose everything in the future for various reasons.
Half a minute later, Yu Feifang gave Kobe a loophole and induced him to break through. He then caught up from behind and blocked the ball. During the defensive counterattack, he assisted Alonzo Key for a dunk.
The 13-point gap was reduced to 5 points in less than two minutes.
The Lakers requested a timeout.
Just a moment ago, they were within striking distance of a big win, and now it looks like they're back to square one.
Jackson was very disappointed.
Because this lead was brought about by the triangle offense, if they win because of this, although they cannot convince James to accept this system, it will at least prove that his concept is correct.
But now, Yu Fei used his personal ability to waste his previous efforts.
A 5-point lead is unconvincing.
Jackson glanced at James, the emperor was ready to play.
Kobe said: "It's a good thing for Frye to play like this."
"That's right." James said, "He alone can't change the overall situation."
For the SuperSonics, Director Lu did not expect that Yu Fei not only held on to the game, but also chased the point difference to 5 points.
Is this what it’s like to coach a superstar?
If you can't figure it out, just let people play freely?
Coach Lu was greatly impacted as a novice coach, but the Lakers immediately stated that they would not watch Yu Fei fight to the end alone.
Jackson coached Jordan and saw how the Pistons treated Jordan back then. The so-called Jordan Rules are no longer applicable to many methods today, and he has no time to specialize in developing a defensive system to target Yu Fei.
No matter how basketball develops, the best way to limit the ball handler is always to double-team.
Now that the SuperSonics have players like Key and DeAndre Jordan who are not shooting threats, they have no worries about double-teaming.
When the Lakers used double-teaming again, Yu Fei knew that his opponent was already anxious.
This method is not new. Yu Fei immediately passed the ball to Ji.
Key clumsily broke through with the ball and forced a big Z foul at the basket.
This scene was seen by Yu Fei.
Key prepares to take a free throw.
Yu Fei began to recall the penalty standards since the first game. As far as his personal feelings are concerned, although he played at the Staples Center these two times, the Lakers' preferential treatment of penalties is far less obvious than before.
In fact, Yu Fei felt that it would be easier for them to commit a foul.
This is the home court of the Lakers. Every visiting team playing here must prepare themselves mentally to be behind the opponent by 5-10 free throws at the start.
But so far in the Western Conference Finals, Yu Fei has really not seen that the Lakers have a home court advantage in terms of whistles.
Does this mean the penalty is fair?
Indeed, this penalty is fair, but big-city teams have always been representatives of "if I don't take advantage, I will suffer a loss", especially in top sports markets like the Lakers and Knicks. Why has the Lakers' most important home court advantage disappeared?
When Alonzo Key hit one of two free throws, Yu Fei thought about the bad impact of the "decision" on the entire league.
For the league, players like Kobe and James should not be on the same team, they should be hot commodities in NBA cities as franchise players. Now, two hot products belong to the Lakers at the same time, which will not make the Lakers make more money, because the Lakers have a strong foundation in Los Angeles and the market is already saturated.
There are signs that James conspired with Bryant much earlier, when he was a member of the Cavaliers. What could be more unsavory in the eyes of the owners?
The players' self-planned grouping systematically challenged the league's current rules. It has subversive significance. If Jenko succeeds, it will be widely imitated by later generations.
Therefore, the league has full intentions in not wanting to see the Lakers win the championship.
However, it is impossible for them to blatantly blow the whistle on the league's second market.
So it’s fair to blow the whistle at the Lakers’ home court, but what about on the road? Did the SuperSonics defeat the Lakers and become the first team in NBA history to have a 5-10 free throw advantage against the Lakers at home?
Yu Fei didn't know that he needed data, he needed to review the video of the first game, and he needed to conduct more penalty scale tests during the game.
However, it is unusual for a low-level player like Alonzo Key to cause a foul on Marc Gasol in a callable possession.
After James returned, Kobe entered his comfort zone.
Kobe no longer has to carry out the finishing task of the triangle offense like before. He only needs to take position when facing players like Alonzo Key, or call a screen to throw him away.
Kobe's previous performance has proven that he has a hot hand tonight.
James passed the ball directly to him.
Kobe took a three-pointer after catching the ball, and he hit it.
Yu Fei called Durant to pick and roll, and the Lakers chose to flank the ball holder in advance.
Yu Fei had no choice but to pass the ball to Durant before the pick-and-roll was completed.
Durant didn't know what he was thinking when he took the ball. So far in this game, the SuperSonics' highlights have been Fei and Bosh.
He looked dim in front of Jenko.
The on-site Nike representative will truthfully report his performance to the headquarters.
By then, those old people will think that his current strength is not enough to carry the banner.
Durant is not desperate because the series is still very long, but he wants to prove that he is capable of rebounding after hitting bottom.
Therefore, he did not continue to pass the ball according to the tactics designed by Yu Fei, but let people pull away and dribble to beat James alone.
Although this is reckless, it is also one of the privileges Durant now has.
He can ask for the ball and play singles regardless of time and place.
When Yu Fei saw this, he decisively stepped aside.
Durant changed directions continuously, and the amplitude was extremely large, but after James returned to the court, his energy had returned to his prime after resting, and his tank-like body was like a huge mountain lying in front of him.
Even the Sons of America could only reluctantly take action.
It's impossible to hit this ball.
Yu Fei predicted that he would not score, and also predicted where the rebound would land, and went to grab the position in advance.
Sure enough, the ball bounced out of the basket. The moment it fell, Yu Fei seemed to have the reflexes that surpassed everyone else and jumped up to catch the ball.
Before it landed, Yu Fei passed the ball to Xiao Ao.
Xiao Ao strengthened under Xiaojia's defense and caused another foul.
"My bad!"
Xiao Ao felt guilty for not scoring 2+1.
Yu Fei patted him on the shoulder and said nothing.
Core players are definitely the most sensitive to the scale of the game, because one of their potential opponents on the court is the referee.
Only by understanding the referee's standards can you know what actions to use to defend.
It was Key before, and now it's O'Brien's turn. They both earned fouls under a defense that can be boasted or not.
Yu Fei doesn't believe this is a coincidence, but more samples are needed.
The Lakers replaced Xiaojia defensively and then replaced him with Big Z.
Unfortunately, the Sonics didn't feel good on free throws tonight.
Xiao Ou also made one of two free throws.
Later, Yu Fei asked Morrow's substitute, Larry Hughes, who took the initiative to shoot on the trade deadline, to hit the basket.
Hughes did not cause a foul, but the Sonics' impact at the basket caused the Lakers to shoot the ball defensively. Under light defense, Hughes scored the ball against Big Z's defense.
However, after the Lakers returned to their main force, their offensive intensified.
On the SuperSonics side, it was either Yu Fei playing alone, or drawing a foul, or Hughes suddenly stealing a chicken and hitting one. The Lakers were much smoother. Kobe's state was once again exploded. With James passing the ball, his offense was much simpler. Moreover, shooters such as Richard Hamilton started hitting three-pointers.
It seemed that both sides were scoring, but the Lakers were more efficient. At the end of the quarter, the Lakers' lead was fixed at 8 points.
The first half is over.
In the second half, Yu Fei took over again, scoring and assisting to chase the point difference to 4 points.
But when their own shooters misfired, Durant was blocked, and the overall free throw shooting rate was not high, their scoring efficiency was too poor.
Yu Fei's two consecutive points-chasing momentum driven by his personal ability in the first half did not continue. Instead, the Lakers' hot state spread from Kobe to the shooters, allowing James' one-star and four-shooter system to be fully utilized.
Kobe Bryant may be the brightest star tonight because offense is the most important part of a basketball game.
Kobe scored a game-high 44 points tonight.
After him, it was James with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists.
It can be said that James' passing is like Kobe's engine.
But in Los Angeles, James' versatility is destined to be buried by Kobe.
The only person who was on par with Kobe was Yu Fei. From the beginning of the second quarter, he did not end the game until 15 seconds before the end of the game because the point difference was widened to 9 points.
Yu Fei fought fiercely until the last moment, scoring 40 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, but tonight's defeat was inevitable.
119 to 112
The Lakers, who were at home, defeated the SuperSonics and tied the game 1-1.
Post-match interview
"This is why they are No. 1 in the league, and why they have the best record. They have many excellent players, and everyone can bring key performances." - Tyronn Lue talking about the strength of the Lakers at.
"Don't blame KD, you can't blame him for not having a monster game like Frye. He's only 22 years old and it's not fair to him." - Tyronn Lue on Kevin Durant in No. 1 Dismal performance in World War II.
"When we become a collective, no team can beat us." Phil Jackson looked at the follow-up of the series, "I don't care about Seattle, I only focus on ourselves."
Kobe Bryant gets all the love.
He proved with an outstanding game that he is the master of Angel City.
Countless media wanted to interview him and ask him what it felt like to score 44 points in front of Yu Fei.
It's the strongest sense that Frye Yu's era is coming to an end in a long time.
If the Lakers defeat the Sonics, it will be the beginning of the Kobe era.
Therefore, everyone acted like they were interviewing the new god.
Kobe asked with an indifferent expression: "My work is not done yet. There will be finals after the Western Conference Finals. I will not consider these things now."
Soon, James came.
He was always the last one interviewed.
In his life, there is only one dessert that he cannot refuse, and that is the sweet feeling gained from defeating Yu Fei, for which he is willing to suffer from diabetes.
Although Kobe was the best player in the game, he believed that knowledgeable people could see his role.
Without his help, Kobe would not have been able to win this duel.
He won tonight and he will win in the future. The era called Fry is about to turn over, so what is waiting for him?
"LeBron, this is the second time in your career that you beat Frye. How does it feel?"
There are many ways to ask questions, but the reporter chose the one that James disliked the least.
His good mood faded a little.
"There will be many times in the future." James wanted to show confidence in the future, but what he said made people feel arrogant, "You'd better get used to this early."
"Kobe was the best player tonight, what do you have to say about that?"
"I always knew he was a great player if he wanted to"
"After a sluggish first game, you came out of a bad shape tonight, do you feel like Kobe Bryant helped you with that?"
"Of course."
"How did Kobe help you find your groove?"
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Kobe, Kobe, Kobe, Kobe seemed to be the only thing that mattered in Los Angeles.
James knows this very well, but what he hates is that the media more and more often regard him as Kobe's helper. Is this the wrong word to use? Strictly speaking there is nothing wrong with that. He was Kobe's helper, just like Kobe was his helper. But the media never said that Kobe was his helper.
He didn't understand why, with the same victory, Kobe won everything he dreamed of, but his life, image, and reputation didn't change at all?
Obviously they defeated Yu Fei tonight together, why is the outside world's perception that "Kobe defeated Yu Fei"?
Why? What's the problem here?
Along with the seeds of doubt, there are also the seeds of jealousy and hatred.
But before these seeds sprouted and began to significantly affect his mood, James was left with the most questions.
He hasn't seen the world for what it is, and he hasn't achieved enough success to allow him to review the impact of his "decision."
All this takes time.
(End of chapter)