Two Hundred and Forty-Eight: Death Coil

In the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies led the Lakers by 3 points. Since the Grizzlies overtook the score in the first quarter, the Lakers have been very passive. Even if they overtake, they can only maintain the lead for a short while, and the score of the two teams has been in an alternating leading state.

The Lakers and Grizzlies both changed a lot of moves to deal with each other today. For example, in the second quarter, the Lakers suddenly increased the number of three-pointers shot. Barnes and Steve Blake made a few shots. It started to rain for three minutes.

In the third quarter, Hollins asked Pau Gasol to assist the offense. As a result, Link, Gay and Speights all benefited. The Spaniard showed his coping ability to the fullest. Among them, the one who has benefited the most is undoubtedly Speights, who scored 9 points in the third quarter, including a three-pointer. Spitz's accurate shot in the third quarter was the key to the Grizzlies' ability to bite the game again.

Of course, he also made Los Angeles fans remember his name.

And in the fourth quarter of the decisive battle, the two sides no longer have any secret weapons. As a result, the game entered the most intense hand-to-hand combat.

Bynum hit Pau Gasol in a low position. It can be seen that Bynum's actions are very rough. Hollins clenched his fists on the sidelines. If it weren't for Staples, Bynum would have been called for a foul.

The two centers played with a lot of gunpowder flavor, and today the two of them were completely on the hook. Since the first quarter of the game was blocked by Gasol Jr. dunk, Bynum has been eager for revenge.

The title of "The No. 1 Center in the West" made Bynum blown a little. Today, he suddenly encountered a hard stubble, and Bynum was really annoyed.

"Little Shark" turned his hand and hooked, but Gasol Jr.'s judgment on defense was really accurate. He almost blocked this hook, and Bynum could only be regarded as a reluctant shot.

The basketball finally came out of the box, but Bynum's continuous bounce ability and bounce speed were indeed above Gasol's. He shot and grabbed himself, got the offensive rebound, and immediately jumped in place for a second attack!

But Pau Gasol did not lose his position. He stood on the spot with his arms raised and interfered with Bynum's layup again. As a result, the basketball came out of the box again!

This time, Pau Gasol did not lose the rebound. He played the basketball before Bynum, and Bynum returned without success!

"No, Andrew's efficiency is not high today. Counting just now, he has made 14 shots, but only hit 5 goals. The shooting rate of 35.7% is indeed too low for a center. Although he scored 15 Points, but this hit rate really makes these 15 points less valuable." Mitchell Thompson couldn't help but complain, Bynum's performance today can be described as high and low.

At the beginning, Gasol was given a supplementary deduction every other person,

As a result, it got worse and worse.

But speaking of it, Pau Gasol's data today is also bizarre enough. 2 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks. Among these data, the score is the least!

Bynum's defense makes it difficult for Gasol, who is not so strong in attack, to break through. As a result, the Spanish Tramp will try to compete with Bynum from other aspects.

For example, the cover, 2 of the 3 are dedicated to Bynum. For example, rebounds, there are 2 offensive rebounds in 10. For example, assists, Gasol's ability to respond to the low post today was vividly displayed. When Link and Gay couldn't open the space, it was Gasol's pass that supported the Grizzlies' tactical operation.

Of course, the inside coordination between him and Speights in the third quarter was also the key to the Lakers' inability to open the score.

Bynum and Pau Gasol are both torturing each other in the way they are good at today, which is actually the epitome of this game. The Lakers and the Grizzlies were at odds with each other, and both sides tried their best, but neither of them had a substantial lead.

After Pau Gasol finally managed to defend, in the past, Pau Gasol's pass was stolen by his brother again. Pau Gasol has already given Speight too many points in the third quarter, so now he's extremely focused. As soon as Mark passes him the ball, Paul will act immediately.

Once again, both offensives were disrupted. Mike Brown called a timeout. In the last 2 minutes, the Lakers must quickly get the score back!

"Bryant, I'll give you the last 2 minutes. I hope you can dominate the game, we have no better way!" Mike Brown's arrangement is straightforward, handing the ball over to the best person, how can this not be tactics?

Matt Barnes hasn't scored much since the magic of the third quarter, Bynum? His hit rate is low enough. At the last moment, you can't put your treasure on Gasol, who hasn't attacked much in the whole game.

So, now Brown can only rely on Kobe Bryant. At critical moments, the team with the offensive focus is more certain than the team who has the opportunity to shoot! There is an attack core, at least the attack will not be chaotic.

After Kobe listened to Brown's arrangement, he picked up the tactical board and began to draw tactics for himself and arrange for his teammates... No way, this is how Phil Jackson trains players, who made "Zen Master" always Prefer to let players figure things out on their own? It is a habit for Kobe to pick up the tactical board and draw it himself during the timeout.

On the other hand, Hollins also knew that the Lakers were about to make the most violent counterattack. And the person who pushes the counterattack is destined to be Kobe. He wanted to replace Gay with Tony Allen, let Allen guard Kobe, and then release Link on offense.

But Gay played really well today, shooting close to 50%, and has scored 19 points. As a comparison, Link's data today is 15 points and 8 assists. Facts have proved that as long as Guy doesn't waver, he still has the ability.

Without Gay, the Grizzlies would suddenly lack an efficient scoring point. So Hollings got tangled up.

In the end, he decided to let Link continue to resist, "Interfere with his offense as much as possible! The person you will face in the last two minutes will be a lunatic! But I hope, you can be crazier than him!"

"I'll try my best, coach." Link nodded. Link didn't score high today, firstly because Kobe was really good at defending, and secondly because most of the ball was in the hands of Gasol and Gay today. The shot right was assigned to Speights. And the most important point is that Link has to concentrate on the defensive end in order to guard against Kobe. More or less, this will affect Link's investment on the offensive end.

So, Link today is only the Grizzlies' third-highest scorer after Gay and Speights.

At the last moment, since the coach needs me to be a defender, let me be a defender!

For some players, the number of points scored is higher than the number of games won. But for Link, the outcome of the game is more than anything else.

After all, this is related to whether everyone can shave their beards!

The game restarted, and the Lakers replaced Fisher and let Blake play the last 2 minutes. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, are still the old lineup.

The camera was given to Tony Allen on the bench, and the commentators were talking about it, "Toney's defensive performance was quite good when Tony came off the bench today. But at a critical moment, Coach Hollins chose to keep Tony on the court. Down! This is a very bold decision, let's see if Link can hold it up!"

The Lakers took the lead, Kobe Bryant scored 22 points today, and sent 9 assists at the same time, more assists than Link. It can be seen that Kobe wants to lead his teammates today. But in the end, I had to come by myself.

Kobe chose to use off-ball offense to deal with Link this time, but Link was 100% devoted to the defense. No matter how Kobe got rid of it, the No. 0 in the "villain clothes" always stayed by Kobe's side. Even tugging at his jersey!

The referee scale is very large today, which is just a convenience for Link!

Bryant was so entangled that he couldn't catch the ball, and in the end he had to walk back and get space near the midfield line. But at such a distance to catch the ball, the off-ball offense becomes an off-the-ball offense.

After Kobe received the ball, before he adjusted it, Link started directly! The basketball was stabbed by Link and lost control. Kobe hurried to pick up the ball, only to find that Link fell directly to the ground, pressing the basketball under him.

"Grab Kobe!" Mitchell Thompson's eyes widened, what kind of fairy defense is this!

After the steal, Link lay on the ground and passed the ball to Guy, but unfortunately, the latter's mid-range shot was interrupted by Barnes and didn't score. One offense and one defense, the difference between the two teams remains the same.

Kobe shook his head and reached out to Link, pulling him up, "Our decisive battle officially started on Sunday?"

"Start anytime, Bryant!" After saying that, Link continued to stick beside Kobe. Kobe suddenly discovered that Link seemed to be quite paranoid too...

His defense reminded Bryant of Tony Allen. What do people call that? Yes, Death Coil!

For the Lakers' second offense, Kobe Bryant had to play the pick-and-roll. Bynum mentioned, 5 of 14, he has not dared to shoot again. Therefore, instead of taking a position on the inside, he obediently came out to work as a coolie.

Bryant bypassed the screen, but was switched by Gasol Jr. in time. Gasol has a high defensive IQ, and his switching is always very timely. Kobe wanted to return the ball to Bynum and let him single against Link, but Link was very ruthless and made up for Kobe's side, cutting off his passing route!

Bryant hesitated, and finally passed the lob to Bynum. But at the moment of passing the ball, Gasol Jr. and Link were in front of each other again, and the dislocation disappeared instantly!

At this time, Bryant had just cut in. He didn't expect the Grizzlies to switch defenses so disciplinedly. Bynum, who didn't understand the situation, foolishly passed the ball to Kobe, so that Link, who was standing behind Kobe, easily intercepted it!

"Defend again!?" Mitchell Thompson swallowed, this defensive awareness is really not possessed by everyone.

"Come again!" Link looked at Kobe and shouted. Blake on the side was scared to pee, who would dare to provoke Kobe like this! To kill!

No human life was lost, but the iron hit a lot.

In the last 2 minutes, both sides attacked smoothly. On Link's side, Kobe was limited to only 1 of 3 shots at critical moments, which was not counting the balls that made Kobe unable to shoot directly. His defense amazes all Los Angeles, and it turns out that it's no coincidence that Link defended Durant 3-for-14 in the playoffs last season.

On the Grizzlies side, Gay was a little weak in the future, and the data of 19 points has not increased. Fortunately, Conley made a brave breakthrough and made a foul, which allowed the Grizzlies to keep the 3-point difference.

Kobe couldn't accept losing this game. The Lakers' record was bad enough. If they lose like this, it will be very difficult to catch up with other teams in the middle and late stages.

At this point, with the last 23.6 seconds left in the game, the Lakers are still 3 points behind. Kobe either scored or lost the game. In short, there is no way out!

24 points and 9 assists, shooting 50%. In terms of data, it looks better than Link. Kobe has done everything he can, and now, this last blow is just short of it!

The decisive battle with Link on Sunday was only one round away, and the winner could be decided.