I'm good at basketball too

Chapter 166 What happens next is up to you

Author: Autumn Leaves Orange

Chapter 166 What happens next is up to you

In the first two quarters, due to Li Ran's crazy performance, the Nuggets once established a considerable lead.

Their lead at most was as high as 17 points.

But the Lakers obviously didn't mess up their position. They seized the opportunity when the Nuggets felt cold today and focused on Li Ran. Kobe even didn't hesitate to put down his body and play a double attack with his teammates on Li Ran.

In the third quarter, the Lakers began a desperate counterattack. After two seasons of running-in, their triangle tactics have become perfect. At the end of the tactics-Kobe Bryant's all-round performance, the Nuggets could only watch helplessly for 17 seconds.

The points lead evaporated.

George Karl's face was as gloomy as water, but he couldn't blame his players.

Everyone who plays basketball has a bad touch sometimes, even NBA players are no exception.

But when most of the main players feel bad at the same time in a game, George Karl can only say, "Heaven is going to kill me."

Fortunately, the Nuggets still have a young player.

Li Ran's shooting percentage has been online in this game.

But looking at Li Ran whose hands were trembling slightly, George Karl knew that his physical strength had reached its limit.

Because in the first three quarters of the game, Li Ran didn't rest for a minute. Not only did he take on most of the team's offensive tasks, he was also responsible for defending Kobe. It can be said that his physical exertion in these three quarters was greater than the usual consumption in the entire game.

Be big.

At this time, George Karl felt a little regretful. He should have asked other players to take more shots when the team's lead was the largest to regain the feeling.

But at that time, he felt that the lead was too big and he played casually. Unexpectedly, he was beaten back by the Lakers.

But it's too late now.

Now that the two teams have reached the same starting line, and the Lakers still have a morale advantage, the Nuggets no longer have the room for players to continue trial and error.

But Li Ran's physical strength has reached its limit now. Should he be replaced?

George Karl began to hesitate.

If Li Ran is replaced, the team will face an instant collapse.

And if Li Ran is left to continue playing on the court, no one can say how much strength he can exert in this state.

"It would be great if someone could stand up at this time."

So thought George Carl.

"Li, take a rest for a while, and leave the rest to the great Aristotle." A somewhat exaggerated voice came from the side, and all the Nuggets players looked over there.

O'Neal grinned widely, showing his big white teeth.

Today, he was the most human performer on the Nuggets team besides Li Ran. He scored 16 points and 8 rebounds in 26 minutes. Without his silent output in the paint, the Nuggets might have been overtaken long ago.

But O'Neal's physical strength has always been a problem.

After looking at O'Neal, George Karl made an instant decision.

If they lose this game, it will almost be a death sentence for the Nuggets.

Leading 3-1, especially when the Lakers came back with a 17-point lead in G6, this was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Nuggets.

If you grab 7 in this situation, you are courting death.

"Okay, Li, you can rest for a while."

Li Ran nodded.

Listening to the conversation between the three of them, Anthony felt a little uncomfortable.

He is obviously the core of the Nuggets.

In this situation, George Karl has always been concerned about Li Ran, which makes him a little...

To put it bluntly, Anthony felt that his position was threatened.

The little brothers who were once close to each other had unknowingly developed a estrangement from Anthony, but Li Ran was not aware of it now.

After coming on the court, Anthony struck out angrily again.

Li Ran was still paying attention to O'Neal's performance off the court. Seeing that Anthony's touch showed no signs of recovery, he sighed with regret.

As long as Anthony works harder, he won't be so tired in this game.

Li Ran has no intention of grabbing boards and seizing power now. Instead, he feels very comfortable playing in the first season under Anthony's protection.

On the next offense, Billups lobbed the ball directly to O'Neal inside.

After O'Neal caught the ball, the first shot shocked Bynum behind him.

Then in the second blow, Anzhu was directly pushed away by O'Neal.

Then O'Neal turned around and succeeded in a one-arm dunk.

The muscles on his arms, which are as thick as a normal person's thighs, are so taut that no one can tell that he is already a 37-year-old veteran.

O'Neal fulfilled his promise perfectly. In the four minutes when Li Ran rested off the court, O'Neal scored eight points and successfully stabilized the situation on the court.

At this moment, it was as if the big shark from ten years ago was standing on the field again.

Panting, O'Neal lowered his head and ran towards the frontcourt.

This floor is extremely familiar to him. He has played here for eight full years and successfully created his own dynasty.

Although he didn't have a very perfect ending with the Lakers, he will always be part of the Lakers' history.

And now, he represents another team and will use his full strength to eliminate the Lakers from this cruel series.

Nature plays tricks on people.

When he came to the frontcourt, he was entangled with Bynum again. This time, O'Neal, who used all his strength, successfully blocked An Zhu behind him.

At the same time, Billups' pass followed him like a shadow.

After getting the ball, O'Neal turned around and passed Bynum, and successfully put up the basket with one hand.

He is no longer the inside monster with unlimited physical strength. It is not known how long Li Ran needs to rest. O'Neal even gave up his favorite sit-down dunk and chose a layup.

After scoring two points again, O'Neal silently lowered his head and came to the backcourt.

This time, Bynum's turnaround throw missed the basket due to O'Neal's restriction.

O'Neal had just finished defending, turned around to collect the rebound, handed the ball to Billups, and continued running towards the frontcourt with his body covered in fat.

Li Ran stood off the court, energetic and ready to play.

O'Neal's performance exceeded everyone's expectations. Even Phil Jackson was surprised. In his judgment, O'Neal's current physical strength can only support his high-level performance for about twenty minutes, and now O'Neal has played for thirty

It's been several minutes and I still don't look tired.

Phil Jackson was looking for a way to deal with O'Neal, but the ice-snow and smart Anzhu made the choice for him earlier.

When Anzhu opened his hands and explained to the referee innocently, O'Neal lay on the ground in pain, holding his ankle.

At this time, there were rare boos at the Staples Center.

When O'Neal was attacking just now, Anzhu put his foot under O'Neal intentionally or unintentionally. When O'Neal landed, he stepped on his foot impartially.

Li Ran's face changed drastically as he was getting ready to play, and then he became angry.

The team doctor rushed to the scene, and after a simple diagnosis, O'Neal was put on a stretcher without hesitation.

O'Neal was lying on a stretcher with one arm on his forehead, his face looking pale due to pain.

But his mood was not necessarily that depressed.

When passing by Li Ran, he even had the time to ask the stretcher bearer to stop.

"Li, my mission is completed, now it's up to you."

Li Ran looked at O'Neal, who was looking at the huge beads of sweat on his forehead and his pale face but relaxed expression, and suddenly clenched his fists.

"Well, leave it to me."

(End of chapter)