Chapter 141: Competing with Kozan, stunning the audience!

Chapter 141

2: 0!

Wang Yan’s opening show was late but arrived and was performed on time at the Staples Center!

Fans finally discovered that the Cavaliers did not rely solely on the individual abilities of their players. Their tactics were complex and varied, making it difficult for their opponents to defend!

If only Wang Yan was invincible, the Cavaliers would not have achieved such success.

Wang Yan not only injected talent and technology into the team, but also wisdom!

Lakers offense.

James advanced with the ball, waving his other hand to direct the offense.

He is the brains of the team, effectively the point guard.

Nash instead became a spot-up shooter.

After half court, Kobe used his teammates' screen to run to the 45-degree angle, which is Kobe's sweet spot.

In fact, Kobe's attack direction has no blind spots, but the 45-degree angle can maximize his attack power!

James flicked his hand and passed the ball accurately to Kobe.

Kobe took a three-point shot without hesitation!
Today's Lakers are different from before. They actually chose three-pointers as their first attack method.

It seems that the changes Wang Yan brought to the league are so great that the Lakers have also been affected.

Swish!
Kobe was well prepared and got off to a hot start, hitting a three-pointer!

This goal was very morale-boosting and suppressed the momentum of Wang Yan's opening show.

The Staples Center was filled with jubilation and the fans stood up and applauded!

This game was considered by many to be an early preview of the finals, and it was Christmas, so the fans were crazy.

After Kobe scored the goal, he blew on his hands, meaning his hands were hot!

James ran over and bumped chests with Kobe and yelled, and the morale of the entire Lakers team boosted!

3:2
Cavaliers attack.

Wang Yan did not ask for the ball, but instead signaled Irving and Butler to cooperate.

Wang Yan was not idle either. He kept running around the penalty area to help reduce the pressure on his teammates.

When he runs, the entire Lakers team has to follow.

There is no way. Wang Yan has too many ways of attacking, and any opponent has to be on guard.

Butler and Irving seized the opportunity, with Butler making a mid-range shot near the baseline!

Unfortunately, it's a little off.

Wang Yan fought against Artest and dunked in the air, bang!
Jordan Hill didn't even have time to react before Wang Yan flew over his head.

The Lakers' inside line is really nothing to Wang Yan!
Head coach D'Antoni couldn't stand it anymore and yelled at Artest and Jordan Hill to toughen up.

The two did not respond, probably feeling wronged in their hearts.

Lakers offense.

James did not pass the ball this time, but used a pick-and-roll to get to the right side of the penalty area.

He was very smart. He took advantage of Wang Yan's struggle with Artest on the left and broke through from the right.

boom!
Jamison immediately came to assist and the two collided.

The referee hesitated for a moment and called a blocking foul on Jamison.

Jamison felt very wronged, but Wang Yan once told his teammates in the team never to argue with the referee.

Even if an argument is necessary, it should be done by Wang Yan.

Because the referee also treats the person differently based on his/her situation.

As the league's top player and cash cow, if Wang Yan comes forward, the referee will give him some face.

Other players were either warned or called for technical fouls.

The Lakers continued to attack.

Artest threw the ball from the sideline to Nash.

Nash is best at pick-and-roll, and when paired with Stoudemire, they swept the entire league!

He cooperated with Jordan Hill, rushed to the paint area, made a circle, and passed the ball to Artest.

Artest takes a three-point shot!

Boom!
Popped out.

The Lakers made a lot of three-pointers, two at the start.

Wang Yan protected the rebound and launched a counterattack.

Irving, Butler and Jamison's troika crossed half the court.

Wang's long biography reappears in the world!
Whoosh!
The basketball accurately found Irving who was rushing in the front on the left.

The ball was received so smoothly that Irving didn't slow down at all. He changed direction, passed Nash who was returning to defense, and scored a layup under the basket.

6:3
In the blink of an eye, the Cavaliers took the lead.

Kobe was a little anxious and gestured to James, asking him to pass the ball to him.

Lakers offense.

Wang Yan knew Kobe's temper, so he probably went around to defend him and prevent him from catching the ball.

The two started fighting!

Although the two players play in different positions, the confrontation is full of tension and very exciting.

Kobe is very strong, although not as strong as Wang Yan, but he fights hard.

Unfortunately, Wang Yan was tall and had long arms, and he almost covered Kobe.

James waited for a long time, but Kobe couldn't get rid of Wang Yan, so he had to choose to break through on his own.

Tank breakthrough!

James pushed into the restricted area like a bulldozer and scored a layup.

This is James' forte, and it's really hard to defend against.

6:5
More than five minutes into the first quarter, the score was 5:14, with the Lakers leading by one point.

The score was very close.

But those who are familiar with Wang Yan know that he didn't put in much effort and didn't even throw a three-pointer.

The performances of the other Cavaliers players were average.

After all, they are all second-year rookies, playing in the Christmas game for the first time, facing superstars such as James, Kobe, and Nash, which makes them a little nervous and unable to let go.

Wang Yan was not in a hurry. He tried his best to mobilize the morale of his teammates and let them adapt to the atmosphere of the Christmas game as soon as possible.

After the official timeout, the Cavaliers players slowly regained their touch.

Irving opened the offense with a quick stop jump shot.

Jamison then fought against James and hit the rebound.

The Cavaliers took the lead.

However, James and Kobe once again cooperated in offense and scored two points.

This game is full of stars, and neutral fans will be the happiest as they get to enjoy a Christmas battle that is destined to go down in history!

After more than 9 minutes in the first quarter, both sides began to replace their substitute lineups one after another.

To be honest, the Lakers' substitute core of Blake, Sacre, Metta, and Clark are of average strength.

There is no way. The Lakers have introduced so many superstars, which means that the bench lineup cannot be luxurious.

Therefore, Lakers head coach D'Antoni adopted a staggered playing style for the main players.

For example, Nash leaves the game early to rest and then leads the bench lineup.

The Cavaliers' bench performed very well, and Middleton has a temperament that is that of a big-game player.

In the Christmas battle, he dared to fight and fought hard from the beginning and scored consecutively.

Wang Yan and other main players were waving towels below, cheering and shouting for their substitute teammates.

When playing away from home, you need to cheer up your own team in this way.

After seeing Middleton's performance, Cavaliers fans should admire Wang Yan even more.

Not only is he a great basketball player, he is also very good at judging people!

In this respect, he is much better than Jordan.

From the perspective of selecting players, Jordan is really bad.

The rookies he favored all became mediocre and a joke within a few years.

Five minutes into the second quarter, the Cavaliers' substitutes established an 5-point lead.

D'Antoni couldn't sit still anymore, so he had to call a timeout and replace the main players.

The main lineups of both sides faced off again.

Wang Yan’s expression is different from before!

He needed to make an effort and take the lead in the first half.

As soon as he came on, Wang Yan faced Jordan Hill and shot a three-pointer with a step back! Swish!
The Cavaliers led by 11 points.

However, Kobe is not someone to be trifled with.

He dribbled the ball across half court and made a fadeaway three-pointer!

This is Kobe's signature move and a technique that distinguishes him from Jordan.

Due to his age, Jordan didn't produce many three-pointers.

But Kobe's three-pointers are higher than Jordan's in terms of difficulty and output.

Swish!
Strong response, hit!
What do fans pay for tickets to see?
It's a confrontation between the stars, tit for tat!
In the next few rounds, the scenes that fans had been waiting for finally came.

Wang Yan and Kobe, one for you and one for me!
Although there were times when they missed shots, both of them were a little excited and kept going!

In addition to Kobe, James is also the one who helps his teammates find the best shooting positions.

The score between the two sides was very close, hovering between seven and eight points.

With 42 seconds left in the first half, the score was 57:50, with the Cavaliers leading.

When the Lakers were attacking, Kobe actually learned a trick from Wang Yan, which was to grab a shot within 4 seconds.

Logically speaking, each side should fight one round in 42 seconds.

But Wang Yan often takes a shot before the end of the second quarter, and the effect is quite good.

Kobe watched Wang Yan's game videos carefully and admired this tactic.

So today Kobe did the same thing and did it once too.

Swish!
57:53, the difference narrowed to 4 points.

Kobe made a quick shot with 38 seconds left in the game.

In this way, the Lakers have one more offensive round.

Who would have thought that after he stole the ball once, Wang Yan was not to be outdone. He actually dribbled the ball across half court and stole another one near the center circle!
With the support of Lillard and Curry's long-range three-point skills, Wang Yan made a precise shot!

The Lakers fans who had been cheering just now suddenly fell silent.

Wang Yan only took 3.6 seconds to attack this time, which is even more exaggerated!

There are 34 seconds left in the second quarter.

After each of them stole the ball once, they both stepped up their defense, pressing throughout the court to prevent the other side from stealing the ball again.

The Lakers then slowed down the pace, with James dribbling the ball slowly at the top of the arc to waste time.

With 6 seconds left in the offensive time, James wanted to pass the ball to Kobe, but Kobe was tightly covered by Wang Yan.

Helplessly, James had to break through himself and then pass the ball to Nash.

Nash's three-pointers are still quite accurate.

His three-point shooting percentage and free throw shooting percentage have always been among the highest in the league.

Swish!
Nash made a quick three-pointer.

This veteran continues to play his best role after coming to the Lakers.

The score difference is back to 4 points.

Next, the Cavaliers only have 9 seconds left.

The Lakers immediately launched a full-court press to disrupt the Cavaliers' offensive rhythm.

Wang Yan received Jamison's serve near the center circle and saw three people surrounding him.

He didn't stick to the ball and immediately passed it to Butler who was in an open position.

After passing the ball, Wang Yan walked silently towards the sideline.

Just when the Lakers players thought that Wang Yan would not participate in this attack, Wang Yan suddenly accelerated and rushed to the bottom corner.

Butler understood what he meant, and with 1.8 seconds left in the game, he passed the ball like a surgical knife.

James secretly cried out in alarm and tried to pounce again, but it was too late.

Wang Yan made a three-point shot at the bottom corner at the speed of light!
The ball had a high arc, and at the highest point, the red timing light came on.

Another buzzer beater.

Swish!
Love is always there no matter how far we are apart. Can you make a last-minute goal?
Row!
There is really no solution.

Wang Yan got the chance to escape through a simple escape tactic.

And his shooting speed ensures that it only takes a very short time to complete the shooting action.

Staples Center fell silent again.

Lakers fans were very annoyed. Every time the Lakers tried to gain momentum, Wang Yan would pour cold water on them.

It’s so fucking infuriating!
The Cavaliers teammates rushed over to celebrate with Wang Yan.

This three-pointer allowed the Cavaliers to maintain a 7-point lead.

After the start of the second half, the Lakers had a small climax.

James played at his peak strength, with breakthroughs, shots, and exquisite passes, making the Lakers' offense smooth.

And with the experience he had with the Heat, James was more resolute in executing the "stay away from Wang Yan" tactic.

Anyway, every time the Lakers attacked, they would be on the other side of Wang Yan's defensive area.

Nash, Artest, and Kobe were also in hot form, making consecutive hits.

Wang Yan did not exert much effort on the offensive end in the third quarter.

On the defensive end, he played very hard, but the Lakers' tactics were very successful and Wang Yan was unable to use his strength.

The other Cavaliers players were unable to withstand the attacks of these superstars and even committed several unnecessary fouls.

The Lakers quickly took the lead.

Scott had to call a timeout to let the players calm down.

The other Cavaliers players were very frustrated and kept shaking their heads, very dissatisfied with their performance.

However, Wang Yan remained calm and continued to encourage his teammates.

Although the team will not lose easily with Wang Yan around, the teammates also have self-esteem.

Everyone wanted to share some of the pressure for Wang Yan.

After the timeout, Scott replaced Butler and Irving and asked them to reflect on themselves.

Middleton and Thomas were then substituted in.

These two played very well today, and they had a great performance against the Lakers substitutes.

The game continues.

Middleton is in great form today.

Wang Yan passed the ball to him twice, and he actually made the shot both times, which did not disappoint Wang Yan.

The two sides tied again.

Now it was Lakers head coach D'Antoni's turn to be anxious.

He knew Wang Yan. Once in the second half of the fourth quarter, Wang Yan would suddenly explode and take the game away.

Therefore, if the Lakers want to defeat the Cavaliers, they must accumulate enough lead in the first half of the fourth quarter.

By then, even if the god Wang Yan came down to earth, he would not be able to change the defeat.

D'Antoni called a timeout and told Kobe to take more shots.

Although Kobe is not young anymore, he never spares any effort on the court.

Even in the fourth quarter, Kobe never slacked off.

He doesn't know what laziness means.

After the timeout, the game continues.

Kobe started attacking frantically again.

However, his touch seemed to be declining and he kept missing shots.

After missing two shots in a row, if it were someone else, they wouldn't dare to shoot again.

But Kobe didn't care.

He believes that if he does not shoot, the pressure on other teammates will be greater.

So Kobe continued to throw.

It's strange that after Kobe missed the first two shots, he seemed to suddenly find his aim and made consecutive shots.

Staples fans excitedly shouted Kobe's name.

James saw this and sighed secretly.

He found that Kobe had a high status in the Lakers.

It is still very difficult to squeeze out Kobe and secure the position of the boss.

Lakers fans are the pickiest.

At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers overtook by 3 points again.

It’s worthy of being called the Christmas War, it’s really intense!

(End of this chapter)