Chapter 121: The Final Shot

Halfway through the second quarter, Kobe saw that Luke Walton had not been able to defend Zheng Yang, and his hands were itching, so when Zheng Yang once again dribbled the ball across half court, he took the initiative to confront Zheng Yang.

Luke Walton wanted nothing more than to step aside and stay there quietly.

Today's game is really not suitable for him!
At this moment, Zheng Yang had made 12 of 8 shots and scored 19 points. It can be said that he was in great form. Seeing Kobe taking the initiative to defend him, Zheng Yang also wanted to try out his defense, so he did not choose to call for a screen, but signaled everyone to move away, and he was ready to play one-on-one.

"Hey Zheng, I've studied your offense, and you're really an expert in it, but you know, I'm better at it.

What I want to say is that I can see through all your offensive tricks. They are useless to me. I will end your scoring performance here."

Kobe's face was full of excitement. He bent his knees and raised his arms, while talking trash, trying to influence Zheng Yang's mentality.

But the latter just smiled.

"Hey Kobe, have you ever seen the road in the early morning? It's as easy for me to pass you as it is for me to pass that road!"

Zheng Yang was speaking when he suddenly started to accelerate and broke through to the right.

Kobe adjusted his pace immediately, then caught up with Zheng Yang in time and started to physically confront him.

To defend a player like Zheng Yang, you can't just follow his pace without confronting him.

In that case, as long as the opponent makes a quick stop jump shot, your defense will be useless.

So Kobe's purpose is very clear, which is to confront him.

Facing Kobe's pressure, Zheng Yang turned around and used his auxiliary hand to hold his position. The more crucial the game, the more critical the use of the auxiliary hand.

After reaching the forty-five-degree angle on the left, Zheng Yang suddenly pushed Kobe, slowing down his steps, and then took a step back.

Kobe has seen many such technical moves. He knew that Zheng Yang must be thinking of stepping back and shooting, so he quickly went forward.

Who would have thought that Zheng Yang just bowed to Buddha, and after seeing Kobe's footsteps move, he immediately accelerated again and rushed into the inside.

Kwame Brown also thought that Zheng Yang wanted to take a mid-range shot, so he stood there watching the show and was stunned for a while.

Zheng Yang took advantage of this opportunity, took off directly and dunked.

Two more points on the data board!

The Knicks' bench immediately started celebrating excitedly, and Favre mimicked Kobe's behavior after he had just been fooled by a fake move, which made everyone laugh.

The reason why everyone was so excited was that, first, Zheng Yang's actions just now were so brilliant that they fooled everyone, and second, Zheng Yang was facing Kobe.

In this round where Kobe mainly asked for switching defense, Zheng Yang used his outstanding performance to prove to everyone that it would be useless even if you came to defend.

No matter who defends, they can only watch me score.

This kind of plot is really exciting. No one would not want to see their team leader perform so perfectly on the court.

Kobe looked a little annoyed when he saw Zheng Yang score the ball. He really didn't expect that Zheng Yang actually bowed to Buddha. He thought this guy was preparing for a mid-range shot.

Damn, this guy is only 21 years old. Are these the technical moves a 21-year-old player should have?

It is not Kobe's character to give up. The opponent just scored two points on him, so he will definitely get back at him in the next round.

Zheng Yang also wanted to try how powerful Kobe's offense was, so he also chose to switch defense with Crawford and stood directly in front of Kobe.

Crawford wanted it more than he bargained for, but he was still comforting himself in his heart.

It’s not that I’m afraid of Kobe. I was thinking of fighting him for 300 rounds. It was only for my boss’s sake that I gave him the responsibility of defense.

If I continue to defend, Kobe will be defended by me in no time.

No one knew and no one cared what Crawford was thinking. The fans at the Staples Center were all staring at the two people at the top of the arc.

In order to see more clearly, some people stood up, and then one after another, soon most of the fans stood up, clenching their fists and watching Kobe's offensive round nervously and excitedly.

"Did you see my dunk just now? If not, I can show you my ability again later.

Of course, I will take the ball from you first, and it may hit the rim, bounce off the backboard, or be slapped away by me. "

Facing Zheng Yang's trash talk, Kobe just responded simply this time.

"Just wait and see. If you want to compete with me in attack, you may be far from it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kobe began his own offense with the ball.

He first dribbled the ball in a shaky manner to avoid Zheng Yang's attempt to steal the ball. Then the basketball came into his left hand and he began to accelerate.

Zheng Yang regretted stealing the ball just now. Facing such a high-level competition, unless he was very sure, stealing the ball would become a defensive loophole for him.

Fortunately, Zheng Yang improved his footwork speed during this offseason, so he was still able to keep up with Kobe.

The opponent didn't have too many fancy moves, but instead made a quick stop jump shot from mid-range with a slight fade away.

He had watched Zheng Yang's video tapes and understood his defensive characteristics. With his height, wingspan, jumping speed, this guy was often able to block his opponent's offense.

Therefore, Kobe was also afraid of this. He deliberately leaned back a little in this quick stop jump shot, and at the same time raised the arc of the shot, so that the basketball was ultimately not blocked by Zheng Yang.

The ball did not stay in the air for too long. Almost at the same time, when the basketball went into the net, the fans in the stands immediately raised their hands and cheered.

The lively and cheerful atmosphere made people think that Kobe's shot was not an ordinary mid-range shot, but a buzzer-beater in a crucial game.

But the fans' excitement is normal. If you, as a Kobe fan, were in this stadium at this moment, you would cheer for it too.

Because this kind of answer ball is so cool and so morale-boosting!

Your fake move is beautiful, but my pull-up jump shot is just as good!
"See the curve of the ball? It's perfect! If you like, I can teach you."

After scoring the ball, Kobe smiled and said to Zheng Yang, who nodded.

"After I win this game, we can have a good communication."

"Then maybe you won't be so happy later. After all, it doesn't feel good to lose a game."

The two continued their scoring performance while exchanging verbal attacks. Under Kobe's tight defense, Zheng Yang failed to pass him in this round, but with his step-back shot, Zheng Yang still scored two more points over Kobe.

The higher the level of the game, the more it relies on shooting accuracy. Why has Kevin Durant become a killer in the NBA arena, and even after his Achilles tendon was broken, he is still a threat?

It was his unstoppable mid-range shot that made him so successful.

How many people can resist a small forward with an official height of 2.08 meters, an actual height of most likely 2.11 meters, a wingspan of 2.28 meters, and a soft touch?

In the international arena, this guy's presence is even more unsolvable. It can be said that Kevin Durant has the strongest scoring ability in the international arena in history, without a doubt.

No player can score better than him in international competitions!

Knowing the importance of shooting, Zheng Yang would specifically train himself in this area every offseason to make himself more accurate and stable in the game.

Kobe responded with a perfect turnaround fadeaway. In fact, Zheng Yang had predicted this move, but this move was too difficult to defend. Even though Zheng Yang tried hard to stretch his arms, he was unable to interfere with the ball.

……

The two continued to attack each other like this. Of course, it doesn't mean that they were in the same position for every ball. After all, they played in different positions, and it would be difficult to retain enough energy to defend after shooting so many times at the same time.

Therefore, the responsibility of defending the two players still falls on Crawford and Luke Walton.

These two people are also in tears. You two great players are going to fight each other, don't bring us two rookies with you.

Our ankles are almost broken. I hope they really break them, or we will become clowns!
……

This very painful game for Crawford and Luke Walton is finally coming to an end. On this ordinary yet somewhat extraordinary night, there is only one minute left in the Knicks' away game against the Lakers.

此刻郑阳已经拿到了52分，外加8个篮板3个助攻，而对面的科比同样拿到了48分7篮板6助攻。

These two scoring experts fully demonstrated their desire to score tonight and also brought their scoring abilities to the fullest.

What about mid-range shots, turnaround jump shots, and layups over two people...

This is a common occurrence in this game!
It can be said that every goal scored by these two players in this game can be made into a highlight.

Of course, points are points, the game is about to end, and victory is equally important.

Currently the two teams are tied at 108:108. Who will win the game depends on the last minute.

"It's the Lakers' offensive turn now, and Kobe is holding the ball at the top of the arc, ready to launch an attack at any time.

Kobe has already scored 48 points. If he can score this goal, he can get 50 points and also take the lead.

Let's see how Kobe will handle this attack!
Zheng Yang of the Knicks was ready to defend Kobe. The two of them faced off many times in this game. Zheng Yang was indeed the best player on the Knicks who defended Kobe. At the same time, Kobe also liked to challenge Zheng Yang's defense.

But this round is very important for the Lakers, so Kobe chooses to call a screen...

Odom sets a pick-and-roll for Kobe...

Kobe rushed in at high speed...

He chose to stop again in the mid-range position, and Ben defended him...

The ball went in!
At this critical moment, Kobe Bryant once again made a quick stop jump shot. Everyone knew that he would choose to shoot at this position, but no one could stop him.

50 points! He added a new dish to his scoring feast, the Knicks! "

Teacher Yu Jia's commentary perfectly showed the situation on the court at the moment. Everyone on the court could have predicted that Kobe would most likely make a quick stop jump shot, but no one could stop him.

What is a superstar ball? This is a superstar ball!

But don’t forget, Kobe is not the only superstar in this game!
Zheng Yang shook his head at Larry Brown. They only had one timeout at the moment, which was not appropriate at this moment. Just give the ball to him and he would handle this attack.

After receiving the ball, Zheng Yang brought it to the frontcourt. At this moment, the defensive player in front of him was Kobe, but Zheng Yang also chose to switch defense and continued to call on Luke Walton.

The other Knicks players made room for Zheng Yang. They knew that it was time for the team leader to perform!

If you can’t stand up and lead the team forward at the critical moment, what kind of boss are you?
Luke Walton was very nervous at the moment. He had been passed by Zheng Yang countless times today. Just now, when he saw Kobe going up to defend the opponent, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Who would have thought that after the switch of defense, I would end up in front of him!

This guy is obviously trying to point out my name. Damn, kind people are often bullied, and kind horses are often ridden. Do you really think I'm easy to bully?
I’m here to play in the NBA, to become Michael Jordan, not to be a background figure for you. I must... Hey, wait for me, wait for me!

As expected, Luke Walton was passed by Zheng Yang again and again. He didn't even have time to grab the corner of his clothes. His outstretched hand caught nothing and he could only watch Zheng Yang make the layup.

The two teams tied again, and Zheng Yang's score reached 54 points.

The Zen Master chose to call a timeout. Kobe bit his jersey, put his hands on his hips and listened to the other side talk about the next tactics, with no expression on his face.

In the next round, Kobe controlled the ball and pressed the time, then accelerated into the inside. Although the ball did not go in, it caused Ben to foul.

At the critical moment, Kobe's free throws were very stable and he made both free throws, leaving Zheng Yang with only 7 seconds to attack.

Larry Brown used his last timeout and turned his attention to Zheng Yang. Should he shoot a two-point shot or a three-point shot?

Zheng Yang said calmly without any hesitation.

"Coach, help me set up a three-point play! As long as I can catch the ball, I will make it."

Larry Brown nodded in approval, and then began to write and draw on the tactical board. Everyone knew that the Knicks' final shot would definitely be given to Zheng Yang, so they had to draw a tactic so that Zheng Yang could successfully catch the ball.

As expected, during the serving phase, the Lakers guarded Zheng Yang tightly, but the Knicks' tactic was to let Big Ben receive the ball, then let Eddy Curry screen Zheng Yang and then pass the ball to him.

Although doing so may waste some offensive time, there is nothing that can be done about it.

After the pick-and-roll, Zheng Yang successfully received the ball. The player defending him was Odom. This guy was also a little flustered, but there were only three seconds left in the offense, and no one else would switch defense with him.

Zheng Yang glanced at the timer, then made two crotch moves to shift the opponent's defensive center of gravity. Then, when the timer was about to return to zero, he took a step back and shot a three-pointer.

Odom's arm failed to interfere with Zheng Yang's shot. The moment the shot was released, the timer buzzed and everyone's eyes were focused on the ball.

Can this ball be scored?
Before the buzzer ended, a clean and sharp sound of the net was heard.

This sound is so small, yet so loud!
(End of this chapter)