Reborn as Kobe

At the beginning of the second quarter, both teams were on the bench. The Lakers played team tactics under the organization of Fisher, and the Rockets played mostly individual singles.

To be honest, the Rockets' bench strength is better than that of the Lakers. Cole, O'Neal and Bowen have good abilities. Unfortunately, the Rockets do not have a good point guard on the bench, and they feel lacking in offense.

The two teams were in a stalemate on the bench, and they played a few rounds with half a catastrophe. The Lakers were a little embarrassed because Fisher was defended by Bowen, and several fast breaks did not fight.

After a three-minute break, Kobe started to show off as soon as he returned to the court. He got rid of McGrady's defense by relying on pick-and-roll screens with his teammates, and scored two three-pointers from the arc-top three-point line.

Although Stephen Jackson, who switched defense, knew that Kobe has a super three-point ability, he can often defend without understanding the characteristics of his opponent.

The Rockets immediately changed, replaced Nash, replaced Bowen, and pushed McGrady to the position of point guard. Because Van Exel has always been loyal to Nash, Tom Thibodeau feels that Nash's ball-handling role has been extremely weakened, and it is not as good as defending players and the Lakers fighting positions.

Old Nelson sighed on the side. He felt that the two young Rockets coaches were still lacking courage. If he were replaced by him, he would definitely let McGrady play off the ball and give the team's rhythm to Nash's control.

The Lakers also replaced Van Exel with Eddie Jones, allowing Kobe to play the number one position.

The five Lakers on the court are Kobe, Rick Fox, Horry, Campbell and Eddie Jones; the Rockets five are McGrady, O'Neal Jr., Ben Wallace, Stephen Jackson and Bowen.

Both teams are now also forward players as point guards, focusing on defensive counterattacks.

In the subsequent counterattack, Kobe broke through and created a foul for Ben Wallace and made two free throws; McGrady immediately grabbed a rebound and a long pass to assist Stephen Jackson, who got rid of Eddie Jones and scored a layup.

In the Lakers positional battle, McGrady clung to Kobe, Kobe attracted O'Neal to double-up and pass to Horry in the middle, Horry made a mid-range shot.

At the end of the second quarter, the Lakers led the Rockets 53 to 52. Kobe Bryant scored 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, playing an all-around performance. McGrady scored more, with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The two looked half-hearted.

Kobe and McGrady didn't score high, but everyone always felt that Kobe was better than McGrady, because Kobe played more freely and didn't seem to show all his strength. In fact, Kobe is indeed closing the fight. In addition to not wanting his opponent to find out his full strength, he also has reasons for fear of being injured in the regular season.

McBrinzan said: "It's really a visual enjoyment to watch Kobe and McGrady fight each other. I don't know how to define this game. Should it be the peak matchup of Jordan's successors?"

Moses Malone commented: "Neither of them can be regarded as Jordan's successors. They play more comprehensively than Jordan, and their style of play is a bit similar to Grant Hill. In contrast, Kobe has more accurate shots and Tracy McGrady has more agile footsteps. ."

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Rockets arranged for O'Neal and Ben Wallace to double screen to help McGrady create shooting opportunities. Bowen and Stephen Jackson teamed up to defend Kobe.

This is also the rookie Oscar. After sitting on the Celtics bench for one season last season, Oscar will never give another star a wingman.

McGrady did not disappoint. After a double screen, he caught the ball in the middle and made a three-pointer with a jumper. 53:55.

The Lakers attacked. Campbell went to the outside to screen for Kobe. Bryant received a pass from Van Exel and turned to the right. Bowen and Stephen Jackson began to flick Kobe back and forth.

Kobe is not aggressive, he can't stand up against the two leading defensive players of the Rockets. In the face of Bowen and Stephen Jackson, two perimeter defensive talents, even if Jordan comes to attack, he will hate him.

The other Lakers players started to move to open space, and Kobe used a fancy elbow pass to throw the ball to the left corner.

Van Exel, who had been waiting for a long time, received a three-pointer and scored 56:55.

Kobe has also appeared before this playful pass, learned from the white chocolate Williams of later generations. This kind of pass deceives others and deceives himself, Kobe does it occasionally, but the visual effect is really great. When the playback started on the big screen, it attracted the cheers of many fans.

McGrady also opened his dim eyes next to him. Everyone likes beautiful basketball, and the stars are no exception.

McGrady held the ball to observe his teammates' running position. He took a step towards the middle with the ball in his left hand. He dribbled the ball and broke through Eddie Jones in disguise.

Kobe immediately shifted his defense, and Madila shot up the ball and turned around in a big step towards the middle. His movements were swift and fluent, and he made a breakthrough while Kobe was still unsteady.

McGrady made a straight cut deep into the basket, took off with both feet, the ball was handed to the left hand to pick the basket. Campbell was too late to block, 56:58, thunderous applause broke out on the court.

Moses Malone shouted: "This breakthrough to pick the basket is so beautiful, McGrady's sense of the ball and skills are really too strong, I think this year's All-Star will definitely have his place!"

Mike Brin laughed and said: "Meddie is now the head of the Rockets. He has a lot of fans in Houston and has surpassed Olajuwon."

Kobe caught the ball quickly, changed direction to break through Bowen's follow-up defense, and took a step away from the arc top three-point line to catch the three-pointer. 59:58.

The Rockets attacked, McGrady changed his direction significantly after dribbling the ball from the middle of the crotch. With the change of rhythm and speed, he overtook Eddie Jones. He jumped up from the free throw line and pulled the ball in the air to avoid the block. The right hand changed to the left hand to pick the basketball. . 59:61.

McGrady's body twisted greatly in the air, and his movements were elegant and unrestrained. The performance of this top five ball aroused the screams of the home fans.

The Lakers attacked, Kobe caught the ball in the middle and brought it to the left, the rest of the Lakers pulled away, and Bowen personally defended.

Bryant held the ball in his left hand, pulled the ball to the right and turned around, Stephen Jackson moved to the right to prevent Kobe from breaking through.

Kobe saw his move ~www.readwn.com~ and immediately stopped and retreated in large strides. Bowen jumped back and shot a shot. Bowen jumped and blocked a step slowly. The interference was invalid and the ball scored. 61: 61.

The Rockets attacked, McGrady asked for the ball as soon as he got to the frontcourt, ready to return one.

McGrady leaned on Eddie Jones and took a step and turned to take a step back jumper. Eddie Jones was completely shaken. Goal again! 61:63.

Mike Brin said excitedly: "In the third quarter, the stars of the two teams started to soar. This is the scene the fans want to see. This game is so exciting."

Kobe took the ball from the left three-point line, dribbled the ball to his right hand from his hips, flicked a bit and changed to the left, took a step back and shook Bowen away. Jump back and shoot the ball. 63:63.

Moses Malone sighed: "It is a kind of luck and a kind of misfortune that the two are living in the same era. I don't know who will be the first to win the O'Brien trophy."

Tracy McGrady held the ball for more than half of the game, two consecutive changes on the right to get rid of Eddie Jones and then broke through the bottom line. Horry blocked a jumper and missed the goal, but the referee blew his whistle because Horry hit McGrady’s. Forearm, foul free throw.

McGrady made two free throws, 63:65.