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Immediately afterwards, Kobe began a solo performance.

He first used the pick-and-roll to get rid of Tony Allen's defense, and after rushing to the free throw line, he made an emergency stop jumper.

35: 27!

Then Kobe has to successfully complete the steal in defense, advance to the frontcourt, chase the body and hit a three-pointer.

35: 30!

At this time, the Rockets coach Mark Jackson was already a little uneasy, but the team still held a large advantage, so a timeout was not called yet.

Who knows, Kobe's next performance will never end.

Griffin hit the basket and scored two points for the Rockets. Kobe once again chose to play Tony Allen with his back.

Although the latter tried his best to defend, it still couldn't prevent Kobe from completing the ultra-difficult fadeaway jumper.

37: 32!

After scoring three goals in a row, the momentum of the Lakers was also boosted.

Odom singled out Griffin at the basket.

Seeing that the point difference was narrowed, Griffin was also anxious, and immediately launched an attack.

But impatient and unable to eat hot tofu, Odom, who was defending him, caught Griffin's flaw, with quick eyesight and quick hands, and with a ghostly hand, he cut off the basketball in the latter's hand.

The Lakers took advantage of the opportunity to launch a counterattack!

The teenagers of the Rockets retreated quickly.

However, their attention was naturally attracted by Kobe who was feeling hot, and they unconsciously approached him.

At this moment, Odom, who completed the steal, inserted at high speed from the middle and received a pass from Steve Blake.

In the face of Blake Griffin's defense, Odom showed a "left-handed magician" demeanor.

I saw him walking, leaning on Griffin with his right hand, suddenly turned around, wiped it, and hit the basket easily after reaching the basket.

At 37:34, the Lakers were only 3 points behind!

Mark Jackson finally couldn't take it anymore and called a timeout from the sidelines.

At this time, the Staples Arena was full of people.

A major feature of the Zijin Army in the past two years is that they dug holes at the beginning, and then completed a wave of equalization, overtaking, and directly taking away the opponent.

Fans love and hate this kind of game, and gradually get used to it.

The start of today's game is a typical Lakers game.

The host of CCTV also expressed a lot of emotion about the competition during this period.

"During this period, the Lakers hit a 9:2 shock wave."

"So, never underestimate the heart of a champion!"

"Especially when Kobe is on the team!"

Yu Jia sighed.

"Griffin's dunk was amazing, but it also raised the fighting spirit of the defending champion."

"I think that next Mark Jackson should quickly replace the starter, at least replace McGrady."

Yang Yi analyzed.

............

Rocket bench.

"Tony, you defended well just now! Those who defend Kobe next must continue to maintain this intensity. Even if he is an iron man, he will get tired sometimes, understand?"

Mark Jackson to a panting Tony Allen.

Obviously, defending Kobe also consumes a lot of the latter.

It's a pity that even if Tony Allen defended so well, he couldn't stop the Black Mamba's pace.

"In addition, on the offensive end, we need to strengthen conduction. Griffin has a strong singles ability, but we can't pass the ball to him monotonously."

"The timeout is over in a while, Kyle, you and Tracy play together, stabilize the rhythm, we still have the advantage."

Mark Jackson arranged.

After all, he took out the tactical whiteboard and drew a few tactics.

At the same time, the Lakers here.

As the defending champions and playing at home, they originally thought that this opening game would be an easy game.

Who would have thought that from the very beginning of the game, they fell into a passive position and were always on the trailing side.

Until now, there was just a little bit of momentum to fight back.

"Keep up the intensity and bring the game back."

Kobe said with a serious face.

All the generals of the Lakers nodded after hearing the words.

"They may change their main force in a while. Next, I will attack McGrady more fiercely. If I get passed, remember to help me defend from behind."

Kobe continued.

Hearing that the team boss asked for help, the Lakers generals were slightly surprised, but then nodded more definitely.

Kobe's competitive spirit is well known to the world.

But this does not mean that he is a blindly confident person.

On the contrary, in order to win the game, Kobe is willing to take various ways.

From the several matchups with McGrady in the first quarter, Kobe could clearly feel that the physical functions of his old opponent had returned to a very good state.

In the past three years, Kobe has played in the finals every year, and his injuries from top to bottom have consumed him very seriously.

He knew that relying on his own defense alone might not be able to limit McGrady's performance, so he generously asked his teammates for help.

The Lakers coach on the side, Phil Jackson, saw Kobe's changes and nodded in relief.

He knows Kobe's knee injury well, knowing that the latter is now difficult to defend the opponent's arrow figure for a long time.

But, from beginning to end, Phil Jackson didn't say much, he likes to let the players solve their own problems.

............

The time-out is over and the game continues.

McGrady had just walked onto the court, but Kobe had already stuck to him, actively seeking physical contact, looking aggressive.

tc is very aware of the other party's style of dealing with things, and smiled slightly, without any discomfort.

During the fight between the two, the Rockets had already served.

Lowry held the ball at the top of the arc and began to organize the offense.

With the help of the cover, McGrady ran the whole court, trying to get rid of Kobe's defense.

But the black mamba is like a dog's skin plaster at this time, sticking to tc's back, refusing to give an inch.

In addition, other players of the Lakers also formed delays during McGrady's running to help the team boss complete the defense.

However, this also gave other Rockets players a chance.

Kevin Martin, who has been very quiet since coming off the bench, finally found his chance.

He took advantage of the distraction of the opposing player and went outside the three-point line.

Lowry looked at the six directions, and the ball arrived when the person arrived.

After Martin received the ball, he set up a crooked machine gun and shot immediately.

Don't look at his strange movements, but the arc of his shots is very good!

After the basketball left his fingertips, it spun at a high speed, drawing a beautiful arc in the air...

"Shu~"

Hollow into the network!

40: 34!

This three-pointer is like a shot in the arm, which made the Rockets players feel a lot easier.

Offensive and defensive transitions, the Lakers made a comeback.

After Kobe attracted the double-team, he passed the ball to the opposite corner.

Odom, who was in ambush in the bottom corner, immediately shot after receiving the ball.

nothing.but (hollow into the net)!

At 40:37, the Lakers continued to bite the score.

In the next few minutes, the two sides launched a confrontational battle, and the score rose alternately.

When the game progressed to 5 minutes left in the second quarter, the two teams tied at 50.

Bryant fouled on defense and sent McGrady to the free throw line.

At this time, Phil Jackson on the sidelines waved his hand and replaced Kobe with Mercy Shiping.

The commentator Yang Yi commented upon seeing this: "Kobe can finally take a break. A 32-year-old veteran only rested for 2 minutes in one and a half quarters. It was too hard!"

The Rockets coach Mark Jackson also replaced Kevin Martin with Paul George and Griffin with PJ Tucker.

"I feel ... the most difficult moment of the game for the Lakers is coming."

"On the Rockets' side, Tracy McGrady and George are still very physically fit, and they will definitely exert their strength next."

"Can the Lakers survive this period of time without Kobe?"

Yu Jia raised his own doubts.