aircannonsinc Chapter 36, Prison Master, Don't Break Your Defense!
Chapter 36, Prison Master, Don't Break Your Defense!
Li He naturally matched up against Kobe, and they made frequent contact before the jump ball even started.
The arrogant Kobe bumped into Li He right away; that was his aggressive style.
Li He didn't hold back either, elbowing Kobe in return.
Kobe wasn't a hypocrite; he didn't say anything after being elbowed, and then elbowed back.
"Are you trying to become famous this way?" Kobe laughed. "That's stupid."
"If I become famous, I'll take care of things in my crotch first," Li He said sarcastically about the Eagle County incident.
At this time, Kobe was still troubled by the Eagle County incident, and he was exhausted. One sentence almost broke him down.
It's one thing for the media and fans to criticize me, but how dare you, a rookie, provoke me?
The two pressed their bodies together, exerting their strength subtly, neither giving way, which gradually escalated into a tearing struggle.
Even the referee couldn't stand it and immediately went over to warn the two players to calm down and focus on the game.
"Haha! This match isn't even started yet, and it's already incredibly tense!"
"The matchup between Kobe Bryant and Hansen Lee is quite interesting!"
"Neither of them are easy to deal with!"
Oh...
The Staples Center fans booed and mocked Li He.
What level do you have to dare to try and provoke Kobe Bryant?
After a brief hiccup, the competition officially began.
As the basketball was tossed into the air, O'Neal and Rasheed Wallace leaped up to contest for possession.
O'Neal's talent was still too terrifying. He passed the ball to Gary Payton, and the Lakers took the lead in the attack.
As the opening game of the new season, Staples Center fans cheered for the team with the most enthusiastic shouts. The fans stood up and waited for the team to score the first point of the new season before taking their seats.
This is one way fans express their feelings, meaning they stand with the team.
Gary Payton dribbled the ball slowly past half-court, and amidst a grand cheer, Kobe bumped into Li He and pulled to the outside to receive the ball.
He will punish this arrogant young man severely!
Li He quickly followed and began to defend diligently.
To be honest, Kobe was in really hot form at that time. Last season, he averaged 30 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, with a variety of offensive skills at his fingertips and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.3%.
Before Kobe could even start, Li He had already spoken:
"Kobe, how was it playing for Shaquille O'Neal and winning three championships?"
A look of disgust appeared on Kobe's usually meticulous face; that was the sentence he hated most.
"Shut up!"
He starts his run, changes direction early, and unleashes a clean pull-up jumper from beyond the three-point line—the form is as beautiful as a painting!
state.
It's time to strike.
Oh……
A sense of melancholy permeated the Staples Center, but the fans remained standing, celebrating the team's first point.
Rasheed Wallace grabbed the defensive rebound and made a pass directly to the "Little Mouse" (a nickname for a player), and the Trail Blazers quickly launched a counterattack!
This was Coach Maurice Cheeks's pre-game strategy. If the game becomes a half-court affair, the Lakers' defense will be a clear advantage, and the Trail Blazers will have a tough time against them.
Therefore, it is crucial to accurately seize opportunities for counterattack!
Damon Stoudemire launched a rapid counterattack, while Li He, Randolph, and Bonzi Wells sprinted desperately towards the frontcourt!
Kobe, Gary Payton, and Devin George reacted quickly on defense, but Shaquille O'Neal and 40-year-old Karl Malone were noticeably slower under the basket.
The little flying squirrel broke through and passed the ball to Bonzi Wells, whose layup was blocked by Kobe. Randolph then grabbed the offensive rebound.
"This!" Li He shouted, and Randolph's pass followed immediately.
Li He, positioned at the bottom left corner, was completely exposed; there was no one in front of him at all!
The Lakers players didn't have time to help defend, so they simply left the ball wide open.
Li He remained incredibly calm. The moment he received the ball, he used his toes to push off the ground, and his entire body rose smoothly and precisely.
The basketball traced a perfect trajectory through the air and fell into the net.
Hollow hit!
"Hanson For Threeeeeee...!"
"That was his first basket of the regular season, and it went in!"
"Hansen Lee's shooting ability is truly terrifying; the Lakers need to be on their toes!"
Li He was delighted with his first NBA basket, but after a brief high-five with Randolph on the way back on defense, he immediately went to defend Kobe.
"Kid, don't get too cocky, there's still a game to go," Kobe sneered.
Li He responded expressionlessly: "The Eagle County Incident."
"This is a sports field; let your performance speak for itself. Why bring up anything else!"
"The Eagle County Incident"
"You're a real bastard, clown!"
"The Eagle County Incident"
Li He's main strategy is "only offense, no defense." No matter what Kobe says, he doesn't take it to heart and specifically targets Kobe's weaknesses.
Kobe was already overwhelmed by this matter, constantly shuttling between the team and the court, and also having to endure all kinds of public opinion. He was physically and mentally exhausted, and just hearing those words annoyed him.
"Can't you say anything else?"
"Oh, Shaquille O'Neal is the team's leader."
Kobe: ?
Despite the provocation, Li He was meticulous on the defensive end. Kobe was stuck in a dead ball situation and could only pass the ball to Gary Payton, then step back to ask for the ball again and look for an opportunity.
Inside, Shaquille O'Neal and Gerald Wallace were aggressively positioning themselves, constantly reaching for the ball, but were completely ignored.
Kobe accelerated past the left wing, pulled up suddenly, and launched a long two-pointer!
Li He's defensive judgment was very accurate, and he stretched out his long arm to interfere with Kobe's shot.
state!
Still forging iron.
Randolph squeezed past Malone to grab the offensive rebound, and passed it to Little Mouse, and the Trail Blazers launched another counterattack!
Li He sprinted to the three-point line, received the ball, and slightly raised his hand, directly shaking off Kobe, who was trying to block the shot.
Gary Payton quickly covered for him, and Li He flicked his wrist to deliver a bounce pass to Zach Randolph, who was making a run into the box!
Randolph catches the ball and dunks, scoring two points!
5 is better than 0!
The underdog Trail Blazers got off to a perfect start at Staples Center.
Meanwhile, the Lakers fans remained standing in the stands for a long time.
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson crossed his arms, shook his head repeatedly, and then yelled from the sidelines, "Calm down, score first!"
At this moment, Kobe, who had missed two consecutive shots, was already losing his temper. He clung to Li He, desperately trying to get possession of the ball.
As a result, when he swung his elbow, he hit Li He in the face, knocking Li He to the ground.
The sudden force left Li He's mind blank. It wasn't until the referee blew the whistle and called an offensive foul that he came to his senses.
Kobe helplessly shrugged, indicating that he didn't mean it.
However, offensive fouls are also a fact.
"Oh... Kobe Bryant got a little desperate and actually elbowed Hansen Lee!"
"That was a solid elbow strike. I wonder how Hansen Lee is doing!"
He collapsed to the ground, seemingly dazed!
Little Flying Squirrel and Randolph immediately came over, wanting to inquire about Li He's condition. Coach Maurice Cheeks was even more anxious, worried that something might happen to Hansen Lee, who had started so well!
Unexpectedly, in the next instant, Li He suddenly sprang to his feet.
He quickly took his place in the box, and even went over to Kobe's side, smiling as he said:
"That's it? You haven't eaten?"
Lakers fans were stunned. This Chinese player wearing the number 16 jersey was incredibly tough; he could still laugh even after being elbowed down.
What's even more embarrassing is that the Lakers hadn't scored a single point in the first two minutes of the game, and they were still just standing there!