Although they unexpectedly crashed in the opening game...

...in the team's next five games, this Lakers team, composed of four superstars, quickly stabilized their fans with a five-game winning streak.

Despite the fact that Payton didn't seem to fit "Zen Master's" triangle offense very well...

Despite the fact that Malone was still wiping his gun barrel with a tissue...

Despite the fact that after every game, people would always argue about Kobe and O'Neal's shot attempts on the court...

But in the eyes of the Lakers fans, it was just like Jackson said in the last game against the Trail Blazers.

"We have found the right direction."

On the 6th, during the Lakers' team training session, the Los Angeles media even photographed O'Neal and Kobe laughing and joking together, which was a rare sight.

And the two of them did not hide the content of their conversation from the media at the time.

"Kobe just asked me why I haven't been taking as many shots in the games recently.

Then I said to him, maybe it's because he's been too accurate lately, which has led to me not even having the chance to grab offensive rebounds and make second-chance attacks on the court."

O'Neal said to the reporters surrounding him after the training session.

On the other side, Kobe said to the media, "I told Shaq that as the best center in this league, you are fully capable of scoring 30+ or even 40+ points per game.

It's just...

Maybe I've been feeling too good lately, which has led to Shaq missing out on some opportunities to perform on the court."

Facts have proved that in the world of the NBA, victory is the best panacea for healing wounds.

In early November of 2003...

For Lakers fans all over the world, after the F4 in Los Angeles constantly repaid their support with victories on the court...

They had every reason to believe that these four would, in the near future, hang another championship banner for the Lakers, who had a glorious history, on the roof of the Staples Center arena.

And in this memorable moment...

What could be happier than beating Su Feng and his Heat, who had been on a losing streak lately?

You know, as a team that had reached the Finals for five consecutive years, the success Su Feng had achieved in the past was all built on the pain of the Lakers fans.

Therefore...

Even if Su Feng and his Heat were unlikely to cause trouble for the Lakers in the Finals in the short term, but...

The thought of Su Feng swallowing a three-game losing streak after being defeated head-on by the Lakers, and the desperate expression on his face...

The Lakers fans were immediately ecstatic.

Su thief, you have this day too?

On the evening of the 7th, before the start of the game between the Lakers and the Heat, the Lakers fans at the scene had already thought about what they wanted to say to Su Feng after the game.

And on the court, compared to the relaxed and comfortable Lakers players, the "Sima faces" on the faces of the Heat players...

It also seemed to be conveying a signal to the Lakers fans called "If the Heat loses this game, their team will definitely explode."

Because in recent years, with the media's buildup, Su Feng's persona of "being unable to afford to lose" had become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people...

So you can't say that the Lakers fans' conjecture before the game was not purely based on conjecture.

And TNT, unlike in the past when they would first praise Su Feng when commentating on Heat games...

When doing pre-game previews, Smith noticed that Barkley had mentioned Tim Duncan's name at least fifty-eight times tonight.

"Hey, Charles, I said, are we getting a little off topic?"

Looking at Barkley, who was frantically praising Duncan, Smith said with a helpless expression.

Hearing this, Barkley waved his hand at Smith and said, "We all know that if you want to become the best at a certain position in history, then at the very least, you have to have a championship ring.

In my opinion, Tim has a complete chance to compete for the throne of the NBA's best power forward in history.

After all, compared to Charles, who only got a championship ring by hugging someone's legs, he got the championship ring as the team leader."

Smith: "..."

"Of course, Charles was also a pretty good kid when he was young.

It's just that he got older later and had no choice but to hug other people's thighs.

However, compared to some players who are still in their prime and can't wait to betray their teammates (Stockton) and throw themselves into the arms of the enemy...

In my opinion, Charles can at least be regarded as an upright man."

Okay!

Now Smith finally knew why Barkley had been praising Duncan all night!

So this guy was abusing his right to commentate and making fun of Malone!

"Then may I ask, the upright Charles, what do you think you will rank in the future at the power forward position?"

Knowing that Smith wouldn't be able to commentate with him properly tonight if Barkley didn't finish complaining, he pondered for a while and then said.

Following Smith's words, Barkley smiled and said, "Of course...

It's definitely not possible to be first.

Because in my heart, the future NBA's best power forward will definitely be Tim Duncan.

And it can only be Tim Duncan!"

Staples Center, just as Barkley was clearly praising Duncan and secretly stepping on Malone, the big screen at the scene had already given the starting lineups for the two teams tonight.

Heat: Milicic, Odom, Su Feng, Butler, Alston.

Lakers: O'Neal, Malone, Fox, Kobe, Payton.

In the center of the court, while preparing to jump ball for the Lakers, O'Neal almost burst out laughing when he looked at Milicic's slender body.

Fortunately, as a professional player, O'Neal had obviously received good training in holding back his laughter.

"Hahahahaha... Kobe, you don't say, you are indeed much more handsome than before after not keeping the afro!"

In the center circle, in a situation where he couldn't help but point at Kobe's concise and capable crew cut, O'Neal said.

And now, Kobe, who was originally chatting with Su Feng about Su Hao, was immediately embarrassed.

"Looks like your relationship with Shaq is getting better and better recently." Looking at Kobe, Su Feng complained.

"So-so." After shaking his head, Kobe replied.

Pa!

On the court, under the threat of O'Neal's elbow, Milicic did not back down.

As a result, I don't know if it was because O'Neal's stomach hurt from laughing, which led to him not being able to jump well, but the basketball was unexpectedly hooked by Milicic with his left hand into Alston's hand.

The Heat attacked first.

Odom stood in the center, and the Heat played the triangle with a 1-2-2 formation.

And on the Lakers' bench, when he saw the classic formation of the Heat players on the court...

"Zen Master's" eyebrows obviously raised a little.

This summer, after Su Feng left the Raptors, John Davis' first book on basketball tactics has been officially published.

And in this book, "John Davis Teaches You How to Become a Famous Coach"...

The part about the "triangle offense" almost made Jackson angry to death.

Because Davis bluntly stated in the book at the time:

The triangle offense was pioneered by Tex Winter and inherited and carried forward by him.

Moreover, Davis also said in the book that in the 90s NBA, there was indeed one of his defeated generals who had used the triangle offense.

But compared with his improved triangle offense, his defeated general at the time obviously did not know how to make changes on the court.

And now, if "Zen Master" couldn't see that Davis was pointing at him in the book, then he might as well just retire on the spot.

However, what made "Zen Master" despair was...

After Davis' book came out...

Not only did Larry Brown praise Davis highly, but also coaches such as Miller Karl of the Celtics and Carlisle of the Sixers said that they had learned a lot from this book.

In addition, Heat coach Pat Riley even believed that Davis had made outstanding contributions to the development of NBA tactics.

And in this way...

How can you call Jackson to be embarrassed?

Not blowing or blackening, okay, if these people weren't jealous that he was fortunate enough to coach Jordan back then...

Then Jackson would never believe it!

Damn you!

The meaning is, if your brother Jie doesn't show his power, you really think your brother Jie can't drink?

On the court, just as "Zen Master" was still complaining for himself, Butler had already successfully slipped into the inside with the help of Su Feng's screen.

Although the triangle offense is a tactic to create space for stars to score one-on-one...

But this ball, using Milicic to "fish" O'Neal out of the inside gap...

Su Feng decisively gave up asking for the ball in the low post, and instead used his attraction on the court to bring Kobe and Fox to the other side.

And then, the "Sexy Lama" also completed the deal at the high post.

An ordinary red heart A!

In the Lakers' interior, Old Malone's help defense was obviously slow.

After receiving the ball, Butler completed the Heat's opening attack with a pair of As!

As we all know, A also means 1 in some poker rules, so a pair of As means 1+1 equals 2.

2 to 0.

"Karl won't be asleep on the court, will he?

This ball, even Charles' grandmother, can call this kid Caron down!"

On TNT, Barkley said with a speechless expression when he noticed that Malone couldn't even control Butler's layup.

And aside, listening to Barkley's words, Smith always felt that the grandmothers of the NBA stars were a bunch of monsters.

Because just based on the height of Butler's jump just now, if Barkley's grandmother could reach it, then his grandmother would definitely become a legendary figure in women's basketball history.

On the court, the game continued.

It was the Lakers' turn to attack.

Due to his disadvantage in tonnage, Milicic had to adopt a fronting tactic in defense.

While using his elbow to push against Milicic's waist, O'Neal also looked at Payton with his eager eyes.

Give it to me! Give it to me!

Quick, give me that damn ball!

However, just at the moment when Payton ↑ O'Neal...

Because the Lakers' offensive intention for this ball was too obvious, Su Feng directly gave up defending Kobe and instead came to help defend Milicic.

As a result, just as O'Neal was about to receive the basketball, Su Feng suddenly stretched out his big hand and slapped the ball into Odom's hand.

O'Neal: "..."

No!

Gary!

I brought you over here just to have you pass me this kind of ball?

As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison.

Although Payton was indeed a top point guard in this league during his prime...

But this season, after joining the Lakers, Payton's judgment of the situation on the court has obviously had a serious problem.

On the court, Odom dribbled the ball to push the transition.

O'Neal and Malone couldn't retreat to defend in the first time, and I don't know if it was inspired by the Magic jersey hanging on the dome of the Staples Center...

Anyway, this ball, Odom's show was quite outrageous.

I saw him first shake Kobe with a behind-the-back dribble, and then under Payton's interference, he switched from right hand to left hand, completing a freehand, chic layup.

4 to 0.

On CCTV, Zhang said with a smile: "Wow, this Odom is quite flexible!"

Lakers possession.

After patting his chest to apologize to his teammates, Payton passed the ball to Kobe as soon as he crossed half court.

And at this time, Malone, who was originally preparing to pick and roll for Kobe, didn't know if he had awakened the memories in his DNA...

Anyway, his expression of being stunned in place for this ball was quite handsome.

As a result, Odom, who was extremely clear-headed tonight, directly stepped forward and double-teamed Kobe with Su Feng.

See, what is it called double-teaming my teammates?

On TNT, Barkley said with "unfulfilled expectations" when he saw this scene: "It seems that Karl forgot his 'pick and roll skill pack' in Utah when he came to Los Angeles."

On the court, facing Su Feng and Odom's sudden double-team, Kobe, who was not prepared to be double-teamed, hastily chose the cross-court pass that is most taboo on the basketball court.

On the other side, Butler intercepted the ball before Fox.

In the middle, Milicic rushed forward after getting rid of O'Neal.

And looking at Milicic's light figure, O'Neal gave up the plan to race with him without even thinking about it.

Compared with young people like Su Feng who call themselves "veterans," O'Neal, who is about to turn 32 this year, is the real veteran.

Plus his 300-pound weight...

Facts have once again proved this night...

Old soldiers never die, they just can't run anymore.

Bang!

On the court, after receiving Butler's long pass, Milicic scored with a left-handed dunk.

6 to 0.

On the sidelines, on the Lakers' bench, "Zen Master's" face had gradually become serious.

Although he didn't know why the Lakers would give the Heat gifts one after another...

But every time when facing Su Feng's team...

"Zen Master" found that this script had never unfolded as he had predicted before the game.

"You... you... you!"

And in the Heat's half court, when Payton went back to dribble, looking at Su Feng, Kobe always felt that his chest was extremely painful.

No...

It was agreed that real men should be one-on-one!

What kind of hero is it that you suddenly summon the jungler to gank halfway through the fight?

And facing Kobe's "death stare," Su Feng immediately closed the mic between him and Kobe after picking his nose.

Hey!

Isn't it just a double-team?

You say how big of a deal is this?

Moreover...

Isn't basketball a sport for five people?

Therefore...

What one-on-one?

In his Su Feng's basketball philosophy, there has never been such a thing as one-on-one!

Staples Center, due to the Lakers' frequent mistakes in the first few attacks, the atmosphere at the scene was obviously low at this time.

In addition to the passionate cheerleaders who were still full of energy, the images of Su Feng constantly bringing them pain in the past few years had gradually emerged in the minds of many Lakers fans.

Lakers possession.

Knowing that this attack could not be lost, Payton showed the momentum he had when he played for the SuperSonics.

At the high post, after actively summoning Malone to pick and roll with himself, noticing that Malone's position was good after he popped out, he immediately passed the ball to Malone's hand.

It's a pity that after a clang sound...

Malone also failed to seize this opportunity for a high-post jumper!

And in the Heat's restricted area, O'Neal, who was preparing to rush for the Lakers' offensive rebounds, was instantly surrounded by Milicic, Odom, and Su Feng.

As a mature sewer master, knowing that he was not very good at grabbing this backcourt rebound, Su Feng hurriedly shouted at Alston after seeing the direction of the basketball bouncing out of the frame: "Pick up the board!"

And hearing this, Alston, who was preparing to fast break, was lucky enough to pick up this rebound as soon as he turned around.

"Good job, Rafer!"

While preparing to run towards the Lakers' half court, Su Feng said, patting Alston on the shoulder.

Alston: "..."

You might not believe it if I told you.

At this moment, looking at Su Feng's back, Alston always felt that it was the most majestic back he had ever seen in his life!

In the Lakers' half court, Alston, who was praised by Su Feng, ate a Buddha from the former NBA defensive master as soon as he dribbled the ball to Payton!

And if Payton was two or three years younger at this time, how could he possibly give Alston a chance to be arrogant in front of him?

But reality has no ifs.

This ball, Alston seemed to be crossing the road in the morning, easily passing by Payton!

On TNT, Kenny Smith exclaimed: "The 'Michael Jordan of the streetball world' is dribbling the ball towards the Los Angeles Lakers' restricted area!"

On the court, looking at Alston's fearless eyes, O'Neal, who was standing in the restricted area at the time, suddenly became anxious.

So, in order to tell this child the difference between professional basketball and streetball...

O'Neal then扇飞Alston's dream with a bloody block!

"This is NB..."

However, in the restricted area, just as O'Neal was about to celebrate his cruel and ruthless block with a roar, who would have thought that the basketball he blocked would just happen to land in the hands of Su Feng, who was following behind Alston?

O'Neal: Brother, let's talk nicely, can you put the ball down first?

In the Lakers' restricted area, looking at Su Feng, who was already flying in the air with the ball in one hand, where could O'Neal have time to dodge at this moment?

Moreover, due to the inertia brought by the fall, O'Neal couldn't even foul to destroy Su Feng's dunk!

Danger!

Shark danger!

Bang————!

"Rafer! Don't give up moving forward because of one block!

Because as long as you believe in your dreams, the road to dreams will continue to extend forward!"

Staples Center, after splitting O'Neal with a one-handed tomahawk, Su Feng smiled as he pulled up Alston, who was lying on the ground.

And hearing this...

In a trance, Alston almost cried.

This...

Is this the charm of the current NBA's number one player?

"Oh, my God! Look at what we just saw in this round!

When the most gorgeous breakthrough meets the most brutal block...

Who would have thought that the one who ended this confrontation would be Su's dunk of the century?"

On TNT, Smith exclaimed.

And at the Staples Center, amidst the wailing of the Lakers fans, Jackson, who didn't dare to be stubborn, hurriedly called a timeout.

"Hey, Shaq, do you remember what you said to me back then?

This is the second time I've dunked on you on the NBA court!" After celebrating with his teammates, Su Feng said, looking at O'Neal, who was still standing in place.

O'Neal: "..."

To be fair.

At this moment, the thing O'Neal regretted the most in his heart might be what he did back then...

When he signed Su Feng and Kobe that time.

You say, who did he, O'Neal, offend?

Why did God have to send these two devils to punish him?

If he, O'Neal, had really done something that hurt the heavens and was unreasonable, then God could have directly taken him away, instead of letting these two be his teammates and opponents.

Angry!

Cold!

Shaking!

"Su, is it really okay for us to anger Shaq so much?" On the Heat's bench, looking at O'Neal, who was about to explode, Odom asked cautiously.

And at this time, looking at Odom, Su Feng smiled and said: "Do you know, in every game I've had with Shaq in the past, he was much angrier than he is now."

Odom: "..."

In that moment, looking at Su Feng, Odom always felt that he was just a poor country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

And Riley, who noticed this scene, was also immediately overjoyed.

Because Riley knew that as time went on, what Su Feng, this max-level account, brought to the Heat was more than just his performance on the court?

"Eric, do you know, some people are born winners." Patting Spoelstra on the shoulder, Riley said.

And hearing this, looking at Riley's wise eyes, Spoelstra always felt that his teacher was already in the shape of Su Feng.

On the court, after the timeout, the game continued.

In the remaining time of the first quarter, the Lakers, who had dug a big hole for themselves, began their arduous journey of chasing points.

And although O'Neal, who was angry, did chisel Milicic through and through...

But because Milicic basically spent every day like this in the summer...

So, contrary to what O'Neal thought that he had destroyed Milicic's psychological defense...

Almost every time he came back, he had to be "fished" around by Milicic.

No way.

If it was an ordinary opponent, Malone could still switch defenses with O'Neal when facing a "soft egg inside" like Milicic...

But...

Playing against the Heat, how can you let Malone switch defenses?

Based on Odom's state tonight, you want him to show his dribbling in front of O'Neal?

In the second half of the first quarter, in order to allow O'Neal to save some energy, "Zen Master" even sacrificed a zone defense to deal with it.

However, after the Heat scored two consecutive three-pointers by Su Feng and Butler, the Lakers' zone defense also came to an end.

At the end of the first quarter of the two teams, the Heat led by 37 to 28.

In the first quarter, O'Neal scored 14 points and 9 rebounds for the Lakers.

In terms of offensive efficiency, O'Neal, who made 7 of 9 shots, was really terrifying.

But...

For Su Feng, who knew that basketball was never about who could defend better, he never thought that the Heat could defend this fathead fish from the very beginning tonight.

In the second quarter, after the intermission, looking at Ginobili and Korver and others, Su Feng encouraged them:

"You guys just throw boldly when you have a chance later. We're leading now, so it doesn't matter even if you miss one or two three-pointers!"

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