Chapter 2 Game 2 of the Finals Between the Raptors and Lakers Continues at the Air Canada Centre

"Professional Hack-a-Shaqer" Williams and the '95 top pick, Joe Smith, welcomed their career highlights.

In this game, they replaced Big Ben and Carter in the starting lineup.

Twenty years from now, Davis will definitely become an idol in the coaching world.

Because letting McGrady, Nash, Carter, and Big Ben play as substitutes one after another, which ordinary coach would dare to do?

On the court, Williams' appearance brought considerable psychological pressure to O'Neal.

However, Williams, who doesn't take the usual path, didn't immediately resort to Hack-a-Shaq.

Because as a "professional Hack-a-Shaqer," Williams knew very well that "Hack-a-Shaq" is more like a deterrent.

Destabilizing O'Neal's mentality is the essence of "Hack-a-Shaq."

Moreover, tonight, Davis didn't just want Williams to go up and "Hack-a-Shaq."

After Game 1, Davis, with his open mind, discovered under Su Feng's suggestion:

Since Big Ben can't stop O'Neal either, why not use Smith and Williams to start?

First of all, both of them have a certain shooting range.

Secondly, as the '95 top pick, Smith has outstanding athletic ability.

Finally, with Williams and Smith starting, Jordan could go to the three spot to bully the Lakers' front line.

Use a comprehensive, three-dimensional attack to force O'Neal to constantly help defend on the court.

Then, use the most extreme fast breaks to help O'Neal lose weight.

This is the plan of a generation of super coaches, the godfather of basketball, John Davis!

On the Lakers' bench, Jackson felt his head was about to be messed up by Davis.

At the Air Canada Centre, with Big Ben watching from the bench, the Raptors' inside line was naturally full of loopholes.

Not long after the start, O'Neal, who had been stifled throughout Game 1, went on a rampage.

Relying on the strong performance of OK, the Lakers got off to an 11-4 run.

But...

Just when the "Zen Master" thought Davis would call a timeout to correct his "wrong arrangement" tonight...

On the court, as the Raptors' outside trio found their touch, the Raptors quickly caught up.

With Williams and Joe Smith drawing defenders, even the HC rule couldn't change the fact that the Raptors' offensive space had increased.

For Su, Jordan, and McGrady, who are very good at one-on-one situations, as long as the three of them don't all shoot poorly, it's only a matter of time before the Raptors catch up.

Also, who said that only teams coached by the "Zen Master" can play the triangle offense?

This season, under the personal guidance of the "Old Rogue," the Raptors also use the triangle offense in games.

In order to avoid being taken away by the Raptors through one-on-one plays, the "Zen Master," who always likes to let players move on their own, rarely issued an order to the Lakers players tonight to resolutely double-team the Raptors' one-on-one players.

As a result, Joe Smith's stage was set up.

On TNT, Smith commented with emotion: "After the lockout, Joe once faced a situation where he had no ball to play.

But after this season, I think he will definitely get a big contract worthy of his value."

Derrick chimed in from the side, "Looking at the data, Joe has declined a lot compared to his first two years as a rookie.

But as long as you watch his game, you will definitely feel that as long as he changes teams, he can produce star-level stats."

In front of the TV, no one now thinks that what Van Gundy, Bird, and Auerbach said before, that the Raptors could not be defeated, was just to find reasons for their loss.

Because...

Anyone who jumps out of the Raptors' bench, you feel like he's a god.

Hey...

Be confident, don't just feel it.

In fact, in Su Feng's view, the Raptors' lineup is something you can't replicate in the game unless you use a modifier or force a trade.

Only quantum mechanics can explain why the Raptors were able to assemble such a strong team in the summer of 1999.

At the Air Canada Centre, in the first quarter, although the Raptors were quick, O'Neal did exert all his strength tonight.

Optimistic as he is, O'Neal absolutely wants to win from the bottom of his heart when it comes to games.

As much as he is dissatisfied with O'Neal, as long as he stands side by side with O'Neal on the basketball court, Kobe is still very clear about how thick O'Neal's thighs are.

In the first quarter, led by OK, the Lakers were only two points behind the Raptors, 27-29.

However, in the second quarter, after the Raptors replaced them with an energetic second unit, the Lakers began to struggle a bit.

This is another purpose of Davis's decision to change the starting lineup today.

That is, although the inside line composed of Williams and Joe Smith will give the Lakers a lot of opportunities.

However, after these two guys consumed O'Neal, the Lakers were destined to be beaten in the second quarter.

Jackson, who had learned a lesson from the first game, knew very well that O'Neal had to slow down in the second quarter.

So, this time, Jackson turned his affectionate gaze to Kobe.

As a result, Kobe, who was forced to take away the passing key, quickly lost himself under the siege of Su Feng, McGrady, Carter, and others.

If you only look at Kobe's data during this period, you will definitely think Kobe is trash.

But in fact, with the Raptors' Hall of Fame-level outside line, even if Su Feng went to the opposite side, Su Feng wouldn't dare to say that his performance could be much better than Kobe's.

Helplessly, watching the score gradually widen, the "Zen Master" had to bring back O'Neal.

On the Raptors' side, the "Hack-a-Shaq tactic" that O'Neal had been "looking forward" to...

Just like that, it began!

On TNT, Smith laughed, "I always feel that the Raptors are doing this on purpose tonight."

Derrick nodded, "I think the Raptors should be responding to Shaq's views on the 'Hack-a-Shaq tactic' after the last game."

On the court, O'Neal, who wanted to lead the Lakers to catch up, felt that the Raptors were too shameless.

What happened to the promised "fair" battle?

Besides, you're already leading by almost double digits...

At this time, you're still "Hack-a-Shaqing," do you still have any humanitarian spirit?

Uh...

Sorry, dear Shaq, who told you to be so strong?

Midway through the second quarter, when he returned to the court, even Jordan had to admit that if he hadn't left the Bulls to join the Raptors, he would definitely have no chance of winning his sixth title.

Because in Jordan's view, only a genius like Davis could come up with this kind of way to deal with O'Neal.

If Jordan used to feel uncomfortable about being black eighted by the 76ers, now, he really doesn't think it's a loss to lose to that 76ers team at all.

Because John Davis is the strongest person in the basketball coaching circle!

Especially with Su Feng, this "little rogue," this master and disciple are simply the most unscrupulous combination in the NBA.

"Fortunately, I didn't choose to retire directly because of face."

On the court, looking at Su Feng and Davis, Jordan said thankfully.

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After halftime, relying on the continued output of the second unit and O'Neal's poor free throws, the Raptors changed the score to 45-58.

After halftime, in the third quarter, O'Neal, unwilling to lose, showed his powerful dominance.

At that time, in the game, even with Jordan helping in defense, O'Neal still scored against two players and got an additional free throw.

Jordan had felt O'Neal's power when he first came back.

Although Jordan taught O'Neal a lesson in the second year, but...

As the saying goes, times have changed.

The current O'Neal, in terms of court dominance, can only be described as unparalleled throughout the ages.

Looking at this angry fathead fish, Su Feng felt that it would be difficult for the NBA to have such a dominant monster like O'Neal in the future.

If it weren't for the weakness of free throws, even if the league introduced zone defense, it wouldn't be able to limit O'Neal.

At the Air Canada Centre, after O'Neal rubbed Big Ben on the floor for a while...

"Professional Hack-a-Shaqer" Williams and Bryant came on the stage one after another, making Big Ben, who had been beaten to tears by O'Neal, stand tall.

It is worth mentioning that, in the fourth quarter, when Big Ben had a free throw opportunity...

At that time, this guy was using a squatting chamber pot free throw, and after making the free throw, he was still pounding his chest and roaring to the sky...

People who didn't know it thought he had completed a dunk over O'Neal's head.

At that time, O'Neal, who was sitting on the bench replenishing his blood, wanted to strangle Big Ben.

You show off!

So, under heavy pressure, the desperate "Zen Master," after struggling for a morning, looked at Kobe, who was full of energy, and made a very crucial decision.

"Kobe, you will be our main point of attack in this game!

I allow you to fire at any time, anywhere."

Hearing this, at that moment, Kobe felt that two little Kobes appeared on his shoulders at the same time.

One little Kobe said to him, "Oh, no, you are the great Los Angeles Magic, how can you choose to be a poison like that bastard Su?"

The other little Kobe said to him, "Forget passing the ball, think about those balls you passed out, instead of entrusting your destiny to others, it is better to control your destiny in your own hands!"

In this way, after struggling for a while, Kobe's desire to score that flowed in his bones...

On this day, it was finally awakened by Jackson.

At the same time, on the Raptors' side, after eating breakfast, McGrady sneaked into Su Feng's room.

"Huh? You mean, in the game tonight, you will guard Kobe alone?" Looking at McGrady, Su Feng said in surprise.

McGrady nodded.

Then, McGrady quickly revealed his thoughts.

In this life, although McGrady accepted the "sixth man" setting this season, McGrady also wants to prove himself.

Therefore, McGrady couldn't be happier to be able to start in the Finals.

But in McGrady's view, in the first two games, his performance still had room for improvement.

In McGrady's view, this space is on the defensive end.

Because the Raptors' offensive possession distribution caused McGrady to not be able to get as many shots as Su Feng, so after careful consideration, McGrady decided to learn from Su Feng and prove himself on the defensive end first.

If you want to prove yourself on the defensive end, then right now...

Is there a better opportunity to prove it than guarding Kobe alone in the Finals?

In the room, looking at McGrady's sleepy eyes, after thinking for a while, Su Feng decisively nodded.

Uh...

To be reasonable, Su Feng is definitely not afraid that McGrady will fully open his eyes and cause the world to be destroyed.

It was because Su Feng knew very well that after McGrady took over the defense against Kobe for himself, the pressure on his shoulders would undoubtedly be much less.

Therefore, when he noticed that his Pippen had begun to understand how to share the pressure for himself...

Su Feng was extremely gratified.

I have to say that playing for the Raptors, the greatest pleasure is watching these geniuses around me grow up with me.

Moreover, you can also get a championship by the way...

This is very comfortable.

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