The Godfather of Basketball

On May 17, US time, the NBA Western Conference Finals kicked off. The first game between the Rockets and the Lakers kicked off at the Toyota Center.

The entire city of Houston was boiling.

Before the game, they expected the Rockets to complete the three consecutive championships and become a dynasty, but now, they are very close, and they are only one step away from the finals.

In the opening ceremony before the game, the fans on the scene were extremely excited.

The starting lineups of both sides are released, and both sides are regular starting lineups.

For the Rockets, Billups and McGrady on the outside, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian on the inside, and Battier at small forward.

On the Lakers side, Fisher and Kobe on the outside, Bynum and Gasol on the inside, and small forward Trevor Ariza.

Yi Jianlian and Pau Gasol jumped the ball, and Yi Jianlian made a leap amidst the cheers of the home fans, winning the home team the opportunity to attack first.

Billups advanced to the frontcourt, and Yao Ming responded from the free throw line.

McGrady's back run got a chance and he received a pass from Yao Ming.

"boom!"

The ball ended in a strike, and it was a bit off.

Bynum stuck Yao Ming, Gasol received a defensive rebound.

Fisher took the ball to the frontcourt and played a triangle tactic directly. The ball was given to Kobe to single Battier.

Hit back, turn around, and lean back.

Bryant's action is very simple, but the timing is very good.

Battier, who has always been able to keep up, is now half a beat behind.

"Shua!"

Bryant's two-point fadeback hit steadily.

Tang Tian's eyes widened at this moment.

Such a smooth rhythm.

It seems that Kobe has indeed become stronger than last year, not only technically, but also rhythmically.

The Rockets' offense, after receiving the ball, McGrady swayed away from the defense and shot another ball, but it was still a bit too big, and the ball jumped out of the basket.

His touch tonight was average.

Yao Ming pressed Bynum to grab the offensive rebound and gave it to Battier in the corner.

"boom!"

Battier's three-pointer from the bottom corner also missed.

There was a commotion at the scene.

The Rockets' home basket is a cover for the home team.

The Lakers' offense is still a triangle offense.

Kobe continued to back Battier.

Battier was obviously more focused on the ball, but Kobe managed to deceive him after a feint, and shot before he covered his eyes and defended in place.

"Shua!"

The ball crashed into the net.

Kobe started the game with two goals in a row.

Battier shook his head angrily.

Tang Tian also frowned slightly at this time, Battier's defense was fine, the problem was Kobe's reaction, he made a fake move almost at the moment of the collision.

He also felt this feeling when the Rockets played against the Jazz in the playoffs two years ago.

That was the scene where McGrady beat the Jazz all by himself after being irritated by him.

"Zone" feeling.

Tang Tian remembered the agreement between the two during Swift's Los Angeles concert, and Kobe really showed his fighting spirit 100%.

The Rockets attacked, and Billups noticed that McGrady didn't feel good in this game, so he directly let Yao Ming drop down to chisel.

The other players are also constantly moving, the system is still there, but the axis has come to the basket.

The Lakers didn't dare to double-team at will, Yao Ming leaned on Bynum, turned around and scored with a hook.

Yao Ming is in a hot state, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the most stable player this season.

Looking back, Kobe still played back.

Knowing Kobe's condition, Tang Tian directly signaled the Rockets to double-team from the sidelines.

Battier quickly recovered the basket.

But at this moment, in the corner of the triangle offense, Ariza quickly went straight to the basket. Kobe reacted super fast, hitting the ground one by one at the moment the double-team was formed, and quickly passed the ball.

Ariza caught the ball and took three steps, which directly caused Yi Jianlian's thug foul at the basket.

There was a commotion at the scene.

Ariza went to the free throw line and made two free throws.

The Lakers started 6-2.

The biggest change for the Lakers this season compared to last season is that apart from Bynum's comeback, the other is the signing of Trevor Ariza, a small forward with excellent wingspan. Great work from Demanovic and his ilk.

The Rockets attacked, Yao Ming went to the low post to continue singles, and Gasol chose to double-team the ball.

Yao Ming gave the ball to Yi Jianlian, and Yi Jianlian tried to dunk the ball, but Bynum, who returned to defense, pulled him down.

Made two free throws.

Bynum's offense was a bit ruthless, and Yi Jianlian's hand felt some influence.

Gasol grabbed the rebound and Fisher advanced the ball to the frontcourt.

At this time, Tang Tian directly signaled Battier to go forward and defend, not giving Kobe a chance to catch the ball easily in the low post.

The two had a physical confrontation before.

But at this moment, Kobe suddenly leaned on Battier, and then walked directly to the basket, raising his right hand high as he walked.

Fisher threw in a lob directly.

The ball was difficult, and Fisher obviously passed too much, but Kobe's reaction was super fast, he adjusted his position almost instantly, accelerated his jump to grab the ball, and then rushed to the basket for a layup.

Yao Ming turned around to defend, and his big body covered Kobe's shot angle.

Kobe turned around, and Yao Ming turned around too.

Kobe jumped up and stretched out his hand to throw, and Yao Ming swung his big hand out while pressing his body forward.

Kobe continued to lean back in the air, and when he was almost flat at the end, he threw the ball before Yao Ming fell.

The ball crossed a high parabola, crossed Yao Ming's fingertips, and then fell straight toward the basket.

"Shua!"

This ball, under Yao Ming's hard defense, still scored!

There was an uproar at the scene, accompanied by sporadic cheers.

This ball is too difficult.

"Keep the rhythm, no one will be so accurate for the whole game!" Tang Tian stood on the sidelines at this time and clapped vigorously to boost the morale of the team.

Billups took control of the ball to the frontcourt, Yao Ming continued to play in the low post, and Gasol still chose to double-team.

Yao Ming passed the ball to Yi Jianlian, and Yi Jianlian dribbled to squeeze Bynum away. When he saw Ariza rushing towards the inside, his first reaction was to pass the ball to the middle.

Maddie just strode in.

Catch the ball, jump, lift the ball.

"Boom!"

With a split dunk, McGrady finally scored.

McGrady roared after the dunk.

The cheers of the fans at the scene also exploded.

After all, McGrady is a super giant, and his lack of touch does not mean that he has nothing to do.

"Defend! Defend!"

The emotions of the fans at the scene were aroused by McGrady and began to cheer for the home team.

Fisher advances to the frontcourt with the ball.

The Rockets' defensive intensity went up amidst the shouts, clinging to their respective players.

The Lakers' offensive time ran out, but they never had a chance.

At this moment, Kobe came out in a long circle and received a pass from Fisher one step beyond the three-point line.

Battier's defense was in place immediately.

There was no time to do extra moves, and Kobe took off almost instantly after receiving the ball.

Battier also took off at the same time, and the blindfold defense completely blocked his vision.

Kobe shot, almost by feel.

"Shua!"

The ball falls straight into the net bag.

The cheers at the scene stopped abruptly.

Kobe has scored 9 points!

Tang Tian shook his head helplessly at this moment.

This is really not bad.

It was Kobe, the black mamba, who showed his sharp fangs at the beginning.