I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 108 What the hell are you crazy about with me?
On the same day, Pistons coach Larry Brown rekindled his fighting spirit.

"I deeply regret what happened to Karl. But... injuries are part of the game. I can only wish Karl an early recovery and return to the game."

Hehe, if Carl really recovers and returns to the court, Larry Brown will probably be the first to cry.

"In addition, I have found a way to deal with the game. In the next game, we will show a different game. I hope the Detroit fans will continue to support us."

The sky cleared, the rain stopped, and Larry Brown thought he was going again.

But it's not just Larry Brown. After Malone was injured in the third game, many people have regained confidence in the Pistons.

Especially after the Lakers broke out the big melon of "Shaq did it too", the fans who supported the Pistons soared all the way, and they were already on the same level as the fans who supported the Lakers.

TNT knows how to capture traffic, and urgently organized a voting event for experts and media.

This time, 33 experts and the media still participated in the voting.

I still remember that before G1, the voting result was 32 to 1, and only one Detroit media supported the Pistons.

This time, Barkley announced: "The vote was 16 to 17, with 17 votes for the Pistons."

And most of the reasons for the 16 votes supporting the Lakers are because of the law of "no team can come back from a 0-3 deficit".

The other 17 votes felt that the Pistons could come back and have a chance to create new history.

At the end of the show, Cole said: "G4 will be a key battle."

"The Lakers won, naturally creating a new history of winning the championship."

"The Lakers lost, and the Pistons are likely to win 4 games in a row, which will also create a new history of 0-3 comeback."

"So, everyone look forward to G4!"

Cole's point of view has been supported by the vast majority of people, and almost all the media and experts on the scene also feel that G4 will be a crucial battle that will determine life and death.

2004 6 Month 12 Day.

The fourth game of the finals started.

League president David Stern and celebrity Bill Russell all came to the Palace of Auburn Hills. After all, the Lakers still theoretically have the possibility to win the championship tonight.

From tonight, every game, these two will appear.

In addition, a large number of league legends and current players came to watch the game.

Famous figures include "Magic" Johnson (Lakers), Isaiah Thomas (Pistons), "Big Bird" Bird (Cals), Jerry West (Lakers), Elgin Baylor (Lakers) , Bill Laimbeer (Pistons), Dennis Rodman (Pistons)…

Bird said in an interview: "No matter who wins, this will be a very meaningful game and will create new history!"

Among the active players, Josh Howard, Duncan, Yao Ming, Eddie Jones, Wade, James, Anthony... also showed up one after another.

Josh Howard said: "Never has a team comeback from a 0-3 deficit, never! The Lakers will win."

As a good brother, Howard's position has always been clear.

James, Anthony, and Wade are more envious.

In his first year as a rookie, Liu He reached the finals as one of the core players, and was very likely to win the championship. They were naturally envious.

The trio of TNT is still responsible for the national live broadcast of tonight's game...Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Steve Kerr.

Before the game started, Cole had already started the warm-up, and carefully analyzed: "In this game, how the Lakers deal with Rashid at the 4th position will be the key to the game."

Barkley nodded: "That's true! But I think about it, the Lakers don't seem to have anyone who can deal with Rasheed. Unfortunately, this is the closest Carl has come to the championship, but because of his injury, the distance is so short Out of reach..."

Unfortunately?
Kenny Smith looked at his old partner. There was no regret on Barkley's face, but a smile instead.

To put it bluntly, Barkley and Malone have fought for the number one power forward in history for a lifetime. Barkley did not win the championship, and naturally he does not want Malone to win the championship.

If Malone wins the championship, Barkley will be suppressed by Malone.

Then, players from both sides played.

The starting lineup will also be announced.

Lakers:
Fifth position: Shaq O'Neal.

Number four: Liu He.

Number three: Devin George.

Number two: Kobe Bryant.

Number one: Gary Payton.

This lineup immediately triggered discussions among media and commentators from all walks of life.

Kenny Smith: "Oh? Phil actually let Liu He play the fourth position. Does he think Liu He can guard Rashid?"

Barkley: "Unless Phil is crazy, he would feel that way! Is it possible that the recent chaos in the Lakers caused Phil to be in a state of desperation, so he made a foolish move?"

Cole didn't speak, just frowned.

As we all know, Cole is the number one "Liu Blow".But even so, he didn't think Liu He could guard against Rashid.

Just kidding, Rasheed Wallace is one of the four power forwards.

In terms of offensive ability alone, Rasheed is even stronger than Garnett.Can interact with peak Duncan and healthy Webber.

Liu He's defense is good, but his size is too small, so he is destined to be unable to defend against Rashid.

On the CCTV side, Director Zhang Weiping and Teacher Sun Zhengping were also puzzled.

"Obviously the most suitable position for Liu He is not the fourth position. Isn't Phil's adjustment unreasonable?"

On the Lakers bench, Phil Jackson crossed his arms and chewed gum calmly, looking calm.

Only the old Winter beside him felt that Phil adjusted his glasses more frequently than usual, which was a little habit that Phil couldn't help himself when he was nervous.

In the first row of the auditorium, Wade, Anthony, and James had strange expressions.

Want to laugh, but can't laugh.

After all, I am afraid that my brother will have a hard life, and I am also afraid that my brother will drive Lu Rover.

Liu He is already so good, if the finals continue to perform, what will happen to the three of them?
It's good now, Liu He defending Rashid will definitely be blasted... The gap between them has narrowed instead.

Then here’s the Pistons’ starting lineup:
Big Ben, Rasheed, Prince, Hamilton, Billups.

When Rashid saw that Liu He was facing him, he immediately laughed out loud.

"Guys, I want to score 30 points in this game!"

At 7:[-] in the evening, the game officially started.

Players from both sides stand in midfield.

O'Neal and Big Ben jump ball.

Rasheed went straight to Liu He: "Rookie, tonight will be a nightmare for your entire NBA career. Are you ready?"

So much trash talk!
Rashid defeated Medvedenko with trash talking in the last game, and he wants to repeat the same trick this time.

It's a pity that Liu He is not Medvedenko.

Faced with Rashid's provocation, Liu He curled his lips calmly: "A face so ugly in front of me will indeed give me nightmares!"

Rasheed was taken aback.

This rookie has some tricks up his sleeve, and he can actually fight back. He's much stronger than that Med... or something like that.

However, Rashid was not going to let Liu He go. He wanted to see if Liu He was really tough, or if he was strong on the outside and inflexible on the inside.

After all, isn't Liu He just a rookie?

Rashid really didn't take Liu He seriously.

"You mean, your legs are so scared by my face? Don't worry, after the game starts, I will beat you until you pee, and even beat your shit out!"

Liu He was about to fight back...

Beep!
Game start.

O'Neal jumped high and dialed the ball back to the Lakers' half court.

Payton advanced to the frontcourt and lobbed the ball to O'Neal.

As soon as O'Neal received the ball, Rashid behind him resisted him, and Big Ben also leaned over.

Double-team decisively!

It seems that this is Larry Brown's tactical arrangement, otherwise the double team would not be so decisive.

Too bad Larry Brown didn't anticipate Phil's adjustment.

If the Lakers' fourth position is Medvedenko, or the old Grant, such double-teaming is no problem, but it is a good tactic.

However, the Lakers' fourth position tonight is Liu He.

The problem arises.

O'Neal was double-teamed and had no chance to make a shot, so he looked to his teammates on the outside and immediately found Liu He who was outside the three-point line.

Liu He made a move, bypassed George, and ran out of the open space.

O'Neal immediately passed the ball.

Liu He catches the ball, pulls up and shoots.

The rest of the Pistons wanted to make up the defense, but how could it be too late?
The basketball pierced the sky.

Drill into the basket with precision.

Swish!
3: 0.

Liu He took the lead.

Pistons attack.

Billups commanded for a while, creating a chance for Rasheed to play Liu He one-on-one.

Rashid held the ball, leaned against Liu He, and made a tentative header.

Liu He remained motionless.

Rashid was a little surprised, this rookie's strength is really good.

But that's all.

Rashid is a four-position with very comprehensive offensive means. He has excellent skills and body, and strength alone cannot prevent him.

"I'm coming, are you ready to wet the bed?"

After the words fell, Rashid made a fake move of shaking his shoulders, but turned to the other side and broke through.

Liu He moved sideways and followed Rashid.

On the other hand, Rasheed took the initiative to find a confrontation, pushed Liu He away with his shoulder, and took advantage of his height advantage to directly shoot a jumper over Liu He's head.

Swish!
3: 2.

"I knew that Liu He couldn't guard against Rashid at all!"

At this moment, everyone had such an idea.

Lakers offense.

Payton continues to lob to O'Neal.

Double Wallace formed a double-team in an instant, Rasheed defended top, and Da Ben assisted in defense.

O'Neill still can only choose to pass from inside to outside.

Liu He received the ball from the bottom corner.

This time the Pistons were prepared, and Hamilton pounced.

However, Liu He seized the time difference and shot Hamilton head-on, relying on the 7cm height difference.

Swish!
6: 2.

Pistons attack.

Rashid continued to hit Liu He in the low post, and after two consecutive chisels, he turned over and shot a jumper with straight arms.

Swish!
6: 4.

This is Rasheed's trick.

Facing Liu He, who is completely at a disadvantage in physical talent, Rashid's straight-arm jumper is even more incomprehensible.

"Brother, are you sure? Rookie, are you scared?"

Liu He glanced at Rashid suspiciously, but said nothing.

Rashid was dumbfounded by this look, not knowing what Liu He meant.

Shouldn't rookies be afraid?

What does doubt mean?
Lakers offense.

Payton still hangs the ball to O'Neal in the low post, giving full play to O'Neal's role in attracting double-teams.

After double-teaming Wallace, O'Neal threw the ball again.

Liu He received the ball.

Prince pounced.

Liu He squats down, lifts the ball...

Prince jumped up directly, there was no way, Liu He had already scored 2 three-pointers, and he didn't dare to let them go.

However, Liu He turned out to be a fake move, he did not take off.

Liu He didn't really jump until Prince took off, and his shooting hand rubbed against Prince's hand.

Beep!
Foul, because it is beyond the three-point line, 3 free throws.

Prince's face contorted when he saw the referee's penalty.

damn it!
Liu He walked to the free throw line and made the first free throw steadily amidst the boos of Detroit fans.

Swish!
7: 4.

In the second free throw, the referee was about to pass the ball, but Liu He took the time to look at Rashid: "What are you crazy about with me, I already scored 7 points, and you only scored 4 points."

Rashid's face twisted for a while, it turned out that this was the reason why Liu He was confused just now.

Rashid wanted to refute, but there was nothing wrong with what Liu He said... Rashid found that he had nothing to say.

For the second free throw, Liu He still threw it in steadily. The best shooter in the NBA, free throws are points.

8: 4.

Liu He looked at Rashid again: "It's 8 points now!"

Rasheed's cheek twitched again.

Immediately afterwards, Liu He threw in the third penalty.

9: 4.

Pistons attack.

Rashid continued to force Liu He, but Liu He really couldn't guard against him, because of the physical gap, there was nothing he could do.

Basketball is the most physically demanding sport.

9: 6.

Lakers offense.

Payton lobs to O'Neal, and O'Neal looks for Liu He again.

But this time, Prince gave himself a defensive advance, and stood in front of Liu He the moment Liu He received the ball.

The Pistons didn't dare to let Liu He go, nor did they dare to rush.

Let Liu He go, and Liu He shoots a three-pointer.

Throw on Liu He, Liu He makes you foul.

But... In the final analysis, the double Wallace inside double-teams O'Neal, and the Lakers' outside line is 4 on 3.

Play more and less in local areas, this is the perfect time to attack.

Liu He found George who had been left out.

The Pistons defended quickly, and Hamilton defended George.

George passed the ball to Payton, and Billups covered Payton.

Payton passed on Kobe...

The Pistons are quick to make up defense, really quick!Faster than any other team in the league.

However, no matter how fast a person is, he cannot run the ball.

After several shifts, the opportunity finally came.

The Pistons had no time to defend Kobe, and Kobe made an open three-pointer.

Swish!
12: 6.

For a moment, everyone who followed the game couldn't understand it.

Malone was injured, Rasheed slapped Liu He, why did the Lakers lead by a big score.

Since the start, the Lakers have made 3 of 3 three-pointers with a [-]% success rate, which is outrageous.

But after careful analysis, the Lakers' three shots were all open, and Liu He and Kobe made the shots, so 3 of 3 shots is not outrageous.

Kobe is always on time, because he likes to play difficult balls.If you let him throw open balls, he is naturally very accurate. After all, he has enough training and his basic skills are guaranteed.

(End of this chapter)