Chapter 36 No one can defend him (Subscribe)

What is a leader?

When the team needs someone to step up and score the most, the person who can step up is qualified to be a leader.

The leader of this team now is Zheng Yang!

When others are unable to break through, he needs to step up and put the ball into the basket.

Zheng Yang was extremely tired, but he couldn't fall down. After receiving the pass from Nash, Payton used all his strength to defend him.

He admitted that this young man was really good, at least much better than he was when he first entered the league, and he had the aura of a superstar.

But he would never allow or admit that his era was over.

Of course the future belongs to him, but the present must be his own.

Old Payton became serious, so serious that he even stopped talking trash. He put all his heart and soul into defense.

Facing the historic level of defense from Payton Sr., Zheng Yang, feeling physically exhausted, did not choose to pass the ball, but instead shot a three-pointer from the spot after pushing the opponent away.

He is taller than Payton, his wingspan is longer than Payton, and he has more space to shoot. There is no way that old Payton can block him.

Only he can decide whether the ball goes in or not!

"Shua"!
The crucial three-pointer was hit again, and the whole audience was boiling instantly!

Nash, who was always calm, couldn't help but shout loudly at Zheng Yang.

"Hey Zheng! That's awesome! I mean that ball is awesome, it's just perfect!
You are the best player here, bar none!"

"Defend! Defend! Don't let them take away the victory!"

Zheng Yang couldn't say anything else; his stamina bar was really running out.

What supports him standing on the court now is his unyielding will.

This time, the Lakers still chose O'Neal for the offense, but when the Big Shark in the interior was sandwiched by Bamboo Pole and Erchou, he still chose to pass the ball to Kobe.

Although he really dislikes this younger brother who always wants to take his position as the boss, but at the critical moment, he is always his first choice.

Faced with an open opportunity, Kobe did not show any mercy. He hit an open three-pointer from the 45-degree angle on the right side with an expressionless face.

The score was reversed by two points again.

It's time for him to harvest the game!

There are 42 seconds left, and if the Mavericks play fast enough, they will have two more offensive opportunities.

But if you play slowly, it will only happen once.

Therefore, this offensive response is particularly important at the moment. Old Nelson called a timeout and he wanted to arrange a tactic.

On the Lakers side, Kobe suddenly spoke to Payton.

"Let me guard that rookie later."

As soon as these words came out, Payton's eyes suddenly turned unfriendly.

Defense is Payton's biggest confidence in the league and the thing he is most proud of.

But now, some people are questioning him...

The Zen master nearby noticed that the atmosphere was not right and quickly spoke up to help.

"No. 19 has both the height and wingspan to take advantage. Maybe it would be more appropriate to let Kobe have a try."

Peyton snorted coldly and said angrily.

"Then let him guard the rookie!"

For a moment, he actually hoped that Zheng Yang could hit the key shot over Kobe's head and hit him hard in the face.

Kobe could hear Payton's unhappiness, but he didn't care. The only thing in his mind was that he had just hit a key shot.

As long as they can defend the rookie again next time, the fans in Los Angeles will naturally know who is more suitable to be the leader of this team.

Kobe, who has already won three championships, wants to make himself the boss of the team the most at this moment.

He hopes that when he retires, people will compare him with Michael Jordan instead of saying that he relied on Shaq to build the Lakers dynasty!
The timeout is over and Nash is the one who throws the ball from the sideline.

When the TNT studio discovered that the person guarding Zheng Yang had turned into Kobe, Barkley and Kenny Smith both showed surprised expressions.

“The Lakers changed their defensive selections, putting Kobe, a top defender in his prime, in front of Zheng.

Zheng is going to be in trouble this time!

Kobe is not a glove. He is only 25 years old, he is fast and experienced. He will stick to you and make you feel very uncomfortable every minute and every second.

Will the Mavericks choose to give the ball to Zheng this time? "

Barkley said seriously that just as the first half ended, they were wondering whether Kobe would be asked to defend later.

I didn't expect that this situation would actually happen when the game was about to end.

跟乔丹一样，科比同样是一名攻防兼备的球员，他在99-00赛季和刚刚过去的02-03赛季入选了最佳防守一阵，在00-01赛季，01-02赛季入选了最佳防守二阵。

This year he is still one of the best perimeter defensive players in the NBA. Although Payton's defense is very good, he is old and has a gap in physical talent compared to Zheng Yang.

But Kobe didn't!

His physical function is at its best stage. His height and wingspan may be a little lacking, but his rich experience will help him make up for these gaps.

Kobe's appearance was indeed beyond everyone's expectations, but Nash still wanted to pass the ball to him. This game was able to play until the last minute because of Zheng Yang, and he should be the one to execute the final attack.

But Kobe's tight defense didn't give Zheng Yang a good chance to catch the ball. In order to serve successfully, Nash had to throw the ball to Dachou. Zheng Yang kept looking for a chance to catch the ball, but Kobe's defensive awareness was really good, and Zheng Yang's physical strength declined seriously, so he couldn't get rid of the opponent for a while.

In the end, Nash had to carry out this attack.

He made a three-pointer from the top of the arc. He also made a three-pointer here in the second quarter tonight. He hopes this shot can repeat his previous experience.

But God was not willing to stand on their side tonight. The basketball hit the rim and bounced away.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the basketball and then they rushed towards it.

But before anyone else, Zheng Yang grabbed this crucial rebound.

His stamina is running out, but his rebounding sense is still there.

Then he dribbled the ball and stepped back, creating some distance between himself and Kobe who was following him, and then took a firm three-point shot.

They are currently two points behind the Lakers. If the game is tied and goes into overtime, physical strength will be the biggest obstacle for the Mavericks.

Can they hold out for another five minutes?
Zheng Yang didn't think so, so he would rather shoot a three-pointer.

Kobe's reaction speed was very fast. The moment Zheng Yang grabbed the rebound, he was ready to come over to defend.

Then he stretched out his arms, jumped high and tried to block the shot.

But to be honest, it is not easy to block Zheng Yang's ball because of his height, his shooting speed, and the step-back action he often takes before shooting.

Unless it is a mismatch defense or his shot is predicted in advance, it is not that easy to block him.

The basketball dodged Kobe's long arms and flew towards the basket again. It had flown in the air countless times tonight, but this time, it was the most important one for the Mavericks.

The moment the ball was shot, the hearts of the audience jumped into their throats and they couldn't utter a word.

But less than a second later, they all jumped up like the basketball that went through the net and bounced on the ground.

The excitement burst out from within, and was immediately expressed in a variety of languages ​​and actions.

Why do these fans like basketball?
Isn’t it because of the passionate and exciting feeling on the basketball court?

So what kind of situation is most exciting?
Without a doubt, it was the goal at the crucial moment!

At the most critical moment, someone stood up like a hero, grabbed the offensive rebound, and then hit a three-pointer to overtake the score, giving this long-tense game hope of victory again.

That hero is Zheng Yang!

They shouted "MVP", "MVP", "MVP" to vent their excitement.

The fans can celebrate, but the protagonist himself cannot, because the Lakers did not call a timeout. The Zen master who "never minds the matter" once again put himself on the sidelines, ready to let the players solve the attack themselves.

"Defend! Defend!"

These two shouts were made by Nash. His voice was a little hoarse and his face looked a little ferocious, but his desire to win was no less than anyone else.

As long as they can defend this round today, they will be the winners today.

Let victory slip away before your eyes?

This is something no player can accept!

There were 20 seconds left at this moment. Kobe carried the ball across half court. He was not in a hurry to attack. He wanted to use up the offensive time and not give the Mavericks any chance to overtake.

The one defending him is still Da Chou. Zheng Yang is tired, really tired. If he were asked to defend Kobe, he would definitely be passed by one step.

"Hey ball!"

Payton saw Zheng Yang's weakness, and while holding off the opponent, he asked Kobe for the ball.

The big shark in the inside also blocked the bamboo pole with his butt behind him and asked Kobe for the ball.

Two teammates asked him for the ball, and Kobe's choice was... to play alone!
He signaled Malone, who was about to set a screen for him, to go away, and he wanted to play against the opponent alone.

The pressure at this moment was given to Big Chou, the rookie who defended Kobe for the entire game. At this moment, he became the hope of the team.

In competitive sports, it’s all about winning and losing!
No matter how the two teams performed before, a win is a win and a loss is a loss.

Everyone will praise those lone heroes, but in the end, only the winner will receive the honor.

Who will be the winners and who will be the losers?
The answer will be revealed soon!

When the time on the timer was about to end, Kobe finally launched his attack. He suddenly pulled back after a disguise, stepped back to the three-point line, and then shot.

Does this action look familiar to you?
In the last round, Zheng Yang also stepped back and shot a three-pointer!

This is not a coincidence, this is the paranoia in Kobe's heart!

The current score difference is 1 point, and he could have won the game in many ways, but he ultimately chose to step back and take a three-pointer.

This is not his forte, but the paranoia in his heart requires him to hit a three-pointer as well.

This paranoia can help him improve on the training ground, but it can also blind his eyes on the field.

Not every goal he wants to replicate can be scored, and God will not always be on his side.

The basketball hit the basket, and during the scramble for the rebound, the final whistle sounded and the game ended!

109: 110!

The Mavericks narrowly beat the Lakers!

The "MVP" cheers continued for a long time, and Fat Monk and a group of players rushed onto the court to celebrate the victory.

The noisy scene and the exciting mood seemed as if what was won was not a regular season game, but a Game 7 of the NBA Finals!
(End of this chapter)