Chapter 29

Lakers fans didn't cheer for long.

The situation suddenly changed. In the next round after the Lakers equalized the score, Stojakovic cut into the basket without the ball and was fouled by O'Neal.

Looking back, O'Neal wanted to regain the field. When he attacked Divac alone, he was acted out by Divac, the master of diving. The referee directly gave O'Neal an offensive foul.

In one offensive and defensive round, O'Neal actually got 2 fouls. The number of personal fouls went from a very safe 2 to 4!
The big screen of Staples kept replaying Divac's diving scene, reminding the referee that you called it wrong!
But the referee ignored the on-site director at all, and even if the audience booed, he would not change the decision.

Just kidding, I want you to teach me to whistle?

It is impossible to change the penalty. The big deal is that the next time O'Neal fouls, he won't brag, and I will find a balance for you.

This is the critical moment for the Lakers to chase points, and Phil Jackson dared not replace O'Neal at all.

Substituting it means giving up the game.

And having been in the league for so many years, he knows that the referee has just mistakenly called O'Neal, and he must find a balance next. At this time, O'Neal is the safest.

The old formula, let O'Neill adjust it on the court.

Adelman also knows that the referee will definitely protect O'Neal and will not allow him to take the fifth foul, but the temptation for O'Neal to get fouled is too great. To ensure that this game can be won, we must let O'Neill fouled again.

He wanted to take a gamble.

And, what if O'Neal couldn't turn the corner and became timid?

Isn't that the opportunity to hit the basket and establish the victory?

"Max, Bobby, Scott, you guys go up, hit the hoop, go in there with the dynamite pack, kill Shaq as much as you can. As long as he gets his fifth foul, we'll win the game. "

Adelman replaced Lu Yuanzhi and Bobby Jackson, who had the strongest impact, and made it clear that he wanted to beat O'Neal. When the home fans saw this scene, they shouted despicable and then made huge boos.

The players currently on the court for the Kings are center Pollard, power forward Lu Yuanzhi, small forward Stojakovic, offensive guard Christie, and point guard Bobby Jackson.

The Lakers replaced Horry with Walker.

Originally, Horry was put on the court in the hope that his three-point shooting threat would stretch defensive players and create more space for O'Neal's offense at the basket.

But now I can only replace Walker, let Walker block the eye for O'Neal, and protect O'Neal from fouling.

Yes, even if everyone knows that the referee needs to find a balance, the superficial work that should be done still needs to be done.

What if the referee's rebellious period is over and he doesn't protect O'Neal?
Not to mention that superstars will not be targeted. In the regular season, referees don't have so much pressure. Forgot how Duncan was called a technical foul?He just smiled!

Duncan is also a superstar!

When the Kings are attacking, Bobby Jackson directly asks Lu Yuanzhi for a pick-and-roll. In this way, whether it is himself or Lu Yuanzhi, after the pick-and-roll, they can go straight to the inside and directly face O'Neal who is defending, and have a greater success rate in causing O'Neal to foul. .

But Walker's choice was very smart. Maybe the Zen Master gave him a special shot before going on the court. After encountering the pick-and-roll, he directly chose to retreat to the defense and shrink inside.

Is your pick-and-roll quality high?
It's okay, I'll retreat and won't give you a chance to hit the basket. If you have the ability, you can shoot me to death.

Bobby Jackson hesitated for a moment, instead of jumping directly, he changed direction and continued to pull Yuanzhi Lu to make a pick-and-roll, Walker continued to retreat.

Only then did Bobby Jackson confirm that Walker's defensive choice just now was not a coincidence. He really gave up on shooting and not on bursts.

There was not much time left in the attack, and Bobby Jackson had no choice but to take a jumper from beyond the free throw line. When no one interfered, the shot went wide, and O'Neal took the rebound steadily.

It was the Lakers' turn to attack, and O'Neal continued to ask for the ball in the paint, without any restraint in his movements.

He has been playing in the league for almost ten years and understands his current situation very well, so he wants to know the referee's choice as soon as possible.

If the referee doesn't plan to find a balance, then he will be beaten sooner or later, it doesn't make any difference, it's just a regular season anyway, winning or losing doesn't matter.

But if the referee wants to find a balance and protect himself, then seize this opportunity and directly break the spirit of the Kings, and the victory of this game can be sealed in advance.

O'Neal received the ball and elbowed Pollard's ribs. Pollard took advantage of the situation and wanted to make an offensive foul on O'Neal, but the referee ignored him at all. The unguarded O'Neal dunked easily under the basket , and then stepped back to his own half with an overlord step.

Yes, the referee is protecting himself, so he can continue to show off his talents regardless of the number of fouls.

Adelman reacted very quickly this time, he immediately called a short timeout, replaced Bobby Jackson, and replaced Mike Bibby.

Now that the referee wants to save O'Neal and Walker also chooses to retreat and defend, I will let Bibby shoot you.

Pollard and Lu Yuanzhi took turns setting high pick-and-rolls for Bibby, while O'Neal and Walker both chose to retreat, and Bibby kept firing from the outside.

Bibby, who was kept out of the gap, showed his powerful outside firepower, and he was able to hit continuously.

On the other side, the unstoppable O'Neal also continued to score at the basket.

The scores of the two teams continued to rise alternately. In the 11th minute of the third quarter, the two sides even tied at 72.

Horry of the Lakers is already standing on the technical table, and he is about to replace O'Neal.

Although O'Neal accidentally got 4 fouls, after spending these few minutes without any risk, when he defended the ball, it was time for him to rest.

When he comes on the court again in the fourth quarter, having four fouls won't be a big problem.

When the decisive moment comes, strengthen the defense and freeze the Kings' outside attack, and they can take away the game in one wave.

Where O'Neal wasn't paying attention, Lu Yuanzhi was also muttering to himself, this time of invincibility must be over, it's time to seize the opportunity to fuck him!

Lu Yuanzhi walked to Pollard, whispered to him, and then ran to the frontcourt.

The Lakers players didn't notice anything unusual.

Mike Bibby was still looking for a pick-and-roll at a high position as in the past few times, Pollard came to block, O'Neal pretended to follow a few steps, and was about to retreat to the inside.

At this time, Lu Yuanzhi also brought Walker over to set up a pick-and-roll.

Double pick and roll?

No, no, no need at all!Pollard has firmly blocked Hunter!
No!It was the rookie who made a mistake!
He blocked his teammates!
Although during the game, Walker still couldn't help but laugh. This rookie was really confused. Would he still make such a low-level mistake?
Hunter took advantage of this opportunity to come around, and Bibby had no room to shoot.

Just when the Lakers relaxed their vigilance, Lu Yuanzhi suddenly accelerated and rushed inside. Thinking that Lu Yuanzhi had said before, "Look at the opportunity, help me block people." Pollard took a step sideways, and Walker, who was stunned for a moment, started Too late, when he tried to chase Lu Yuanzhi again, he was completely blocked by Pollard.

Bibby reacted quickly and stuffed the ball directly inside.

Lu Yuanzhi received the ball, took off without hesitation, and stuck it to O'Neal!
"Beep—" The referee's deadly whistle sounded!
 Brothers, keep reading, this is very important to me, thank you!
  
 
(End of this chapter)

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