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The second half of the game continued, and the Lakers' perimeter defense strategy was adjusted. Kobe and Butler both expanded their defensive areas, making it more difficult for the Sonics to shoot from the perimeter. At the same time, they left the penalty area to Anderson. This defensive strategy immediately limited the Sonics' outside offense. The Lakers opened the point difference to 9 points with a wave of 2:19, and forced McMillan to call a timeout.

After a timeout, the Sonics attacked. Wilcox pulled to the horns to do an off-ball pick-and-roll for Ray Allen.

Ridnor, a second-year point guard, is very sophisticated. He can hit mid-range and long-range shots, and he can also comfortably deliver shells to his teammates. His shortcomings are also prominent. He is small in size and easy to be targeted on the defensive end.As far as this preseason game alone is concerned, the performance is very brilliant.

The Lakers attacked, Kobe took the ball from the wing to contain the Sonics defense, then transferred the ball to Atkins, who then passed the ball to Butler, who tricked Lewis with a fake move, went low and went straight to the basket Next, he completed the dunk against Wilcox's defense!

In the first half of the game, Butler's performance was not very good.Compared with the praise Anderson received during the intermission, Butler was a little lonely, and he was a little dissatisfied with his performance, and he kept cheering himself up, and he wanted to show a better performance in the second half of the game to prove himself.

In the next round, the Sonics used the Gemini's skills to make a fuss. Lewis pulled to the low post to catch the ball and singled Butler, and Ray Allen went up from the weak side bottom line. After Lewis gave the ball to Ray Allen, he ran back in time to block Kobe. It was too late for Butler to step forward to make up for Kobe, and he watched Ray Allen hit a three-pointer.

In this game, both the Lakers and the Sonics are playing according to their own goals. On the Lakers side, Ke Yan tried to prove to Tomjanovich that his thinking is the best through the "real guns" competition in the preseason. Correct, I hope the team will not have too much expectations for Divac and Grant, and increase the playing time of Butler, Anderson and others.On the Supersonic side, they are more rehearsing the tactics that will be implemented in the new season. Ray Allen, Lewis, Ridnour, Jerome James and others have all played well in their playing time. , This also gave McMillan more confidence in the team's new season.

"This Supersonic will definitely shine in the new season." Ray Allen and Lewis were replaced one after another, Ke Yan said to Hamblon.

"I also think that they are not as weak as the media described. Their offensive success rate is very high, and it is really difficult to guard against so many outside shooters." Hamblen nodded in agreement, "If they can make a good start, it is very Could be a tough opponent for us on our way to the playoffs."

Compared with some other people, Hamblen's view is also very pragmatic. The Lakers this season can really only be a team striving to enter the playoffs.The competition in the West itself is indeed fierce. The Spurs, Timberwolves, Mavericks, and Kings have a relatively strong lineup. In addition, the Rockets traded from the Magic to Matt Grady through a big deal. The lineup has also improved significantly. The prospect of the Lakers Not as bright as management imagined.

"Maybe the supersonic speed is stronger than what we can see." Ke Yan and Hamblen looked at each other, and then shook their heads.

At the end of the third quarter, the point difference remained at 20 points. Tomjanovich, who had achieved good results in the test lineup, chose to test the bench lineup in the fourth quarter, while allowing the main players to recover some physical fitness.Especially Anderson and Kobe.The former performed well today, but obviously he was a little excited. According to the law of sports, players still need to learn to better allocate their physical strength on the field; the latter has been busy all summer due to lawsuits and family relations. Taking care of housework, his physical condition is not very good, and he needs to hurry up to adjust to the state at the beginning of the season.

The score of the game was 93 to 108, and the Sonics lost at home by 15 points.

In addition to Kobe, Odom and Butler's performance can be said. The former scored 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in 5 minutes of playing time. All data exceeded expectations, and more importantly What's more, the effect of pulling up to the high position to support is good. In addition to the masterpiece of Wilcox who dedicated the dunk, the latter scored 13 points in the game, of which 9 points came from the second half. Second scorer outside.

However, the second "star" on the Lakers' side is not the Gemini star traded by the Heat, but Birdman Anderson.Against a team like the Sonics that has no inside scoring points, Anderson has strong athletic ability and is good at assisting defense. The advantages of blocking shots are magnified, and the shortcomings of being a tank top defense are covered up. The amount of exercise is too easy to get the attention of others.

"Did you see the lob between Anderson and Odom, he jumped really too high!"

"Birdman is not jumping too high, but flying too low~"

"It can be seen that Kobe and the entire Lakers team have not adjusted to the best condition, but their performance has already given us a surprise, I hope the whole team can take a deep breath to prove that there is no Shaq ,no problem'."

"I don't want to hear any bullshit analysis, I want to shout slogans now, 'Lakers championship, Kobe MVP!' Hurry up and shout with me!"

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After the first game, the preseason continues.

Before October 10th, the Lakers still have 25 games to play against the Grizzlies, Clippers, Mavericks, Warriors and Suns.

A full six games are enough for the Lakers to continue to run the team's lineup.

Compared with other opponents who are practicing tactics and adapting to the lineup's preseason thinking, the Lakers have a stronger desire to win. This can be seen from Kobe's playing time. In six games, Kobe's average playing time is as high as 30 minutes , In the game against the Suns, Kobe even played 33 minutes. As a superstar in the league, he had already gone all out in the preseason, which was somewhat reduced.And his data in the preseason is also very impressive, averaging 23 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Under the leadership of Kobe, the Lakers also achieved six consecutive victories in the preseason.

"The results of the preseason are not necessarily important, but for a team like ours that is still in the running-in period, it is very important to let the main lineup run in more on the field." Was asked by the media whether it was too much When caring about the team's preseason results, Tomjanovich gave such a response.

"What is the goal of the Lakers in the new season?" A reporter soon asked.

"I know we are not favored now. For those who don't trust us, I have only one sentence, never underestimate the heart of a championship!"