Chapter 1169 [No Resistance, Just a Joke]
Guo Xu played the entire first half and scored a near-double-double with 36 points and 9 assists. Other star guards may not have such performances throughout the game.
The Nets tried every means to double-team Guo Xu in the second half, but they couldn't stop it, because the Lakers are mainly run and gun. They grabbed the rebound and immediately launched a counterattack. The Nets couldn't stop Guo Xu from advancing quickly.
Beverley committed two fouls in the first quarter and two more in the second quarter, falling into foul trouble.
He was so tortured that he could only encourage himself by shouting with a wide grin, but nothing happened. He was either passed by Guo Xu or fouled, and he was guarded and didn't score a single point in the half.
After meeting Guo Xu, Beverley couldn't find the rhythm of playing he was used to, and couldn't use his skills.
For example, he has 0.4 blocks in his career. He is a defender who likes to sneak up on defense from the side and behind. Now he followed Guo Xu and dared not relax for a moment, unable to help defend him.
He is also good at grabbing offensive rebounds, having more than one offensive rebound for four consecutive seasons. He didn't dare to rush for offensive rebounds against Guo Xu. If Guo Xu couldn't grab it, he would rush into the Nets penalty area on a fast break, and he might not be able to return to defend for half the game.
Beverly also suspected that Guo Xu had the ability to read minds. As soon as he jumped up to block a shot, Guo Xu would feint, either passing him or causing a foul. When he wasn't jumping, Guo Xu often shot by himself.
Of course Guo Xu is not a mind-reader, but a rich experience and super reaction speed. He glances at the opponent's distance and knows what choice to make, predicts the opponent's next move, and develops good habits.
Beverley came off the court to rest, and the Nets couldn't guard Guo Xu. James came back and tried to catch the weaknesses of his old teammate Boozer, but he couldn't. Horford soon came back.
The Lakers led the Nets by 30 points at halftime, and it could be said that the outcome was decided. Those James fans who posted online last summer saying that James' personal abilities are stronger and more comprehensive than Guo Xu's are almost getting their faces smashed this season. The two of them don't compare on record, but on statistics, James can't beat Guo Xu.
In the second half, Guo Xu continued to play. Anyway, he was leading a lot and there was no pressure. He began to try to hit three-pointers in the midfield during the counterattack.
He made more than one long-range three-pointer, and no one in front of him threw it after halftime. He made 3 of 6 long-range three-pointers in this quarter, and his shooting percentage was half. The Lakers' inside players provided cover for Guo Xu in the midfield, and the Nets' big man couldn't do it without changing the defense.
The audience was shocked, they didn't expect the game to be played like this.
Zhang Lili commented: "I don't think everyone dares to play like this when playing NBA games, and Guo Xu in the game is not so accurate. His strength is completely beyond the upper limit of the game.
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Yu Jia laughed and said: "Looking at the first game, I knew that James and the Nets were going to be swept again. The gap was so big that there was no resistance."
The Lakers led by 35 points entering the final quarter. Both sides replaced all their main players. The Nets players no longer considered chasing points. Even if the starting lineup came on to catch up with the score, it would only make Guo Xu's data better.
If Guo Xu had played a little longer, his scoring record would have been broken, and he lost to garbage time again. He played 36 minutes in three quarters and scored 51 points, 2 rebounds, 13 assists and 2 steals.
In the end, the Lakers beat the Nets 128-95 by 33 points, getting off to a good start in the Finals.
After the game, everyone on the Nets didn't know what to say at the press conference, and they were all silent.
Are you talking about trying to win next time? You can't win at first glance.
It's not appropriate to praise Guo Xu. If they were defeated in one game in the finals, how could they have the face to meet Jiangdong's elders?
At the Lakers press conference, everyone was praising Guo Xu. Tyronn Lue said: "He alone can win the finals. We are all on the sidelines responsible for shouting 666."
The English is broad and profound. This is not Director Lu’s original words, but the translation is almost the same.
The James fans on the Internet held another "Black Slaughter Conference", believing that Beverley was seriously overrated and that being selected to the All-Defensive Team before was a joke. "Sparkle Happy Beast" is one of the most overrated players in history. It was a joke to be called the league's number one center before. Wade’s cheeks are a joke…
Who are Thaddeus Young, Bogdanovic and others? I don’t know, I’ve never heard of it before.
In short, the current peak James believes that the Nets are actually led by James to reach the finals. Their lineup is not as good as the Lakers, and it is an honor for James to lose.
In fact, James has nothing to be proud of. He made 7 of 17 shots, 1 of 5 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He only scored 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 turnovers.
In the second game, the Lakers continued to beat the Nets, using triangle offense, pick-and-roll offense, baseline cuts, inside support, and a combination of inside and outside.
Horford and Guo Xu acted as the pivot inside and outside, and veteran Carter threw three-pointers. The Lakers played many wonderful coordinations.
The Nets have exposed a lot of flaws. The offense relies on James' own forward tactics, and the players have to cooperate with James' movements. For example, when he wants to play hard, Howard has to pull out as much as possible even if he can't shoot.
Without Wade in the starting lineup, James is the only one who can't open the game with the ball. J.R. Smith's offensive ability with the ball seems to have deteriorated. If he doesn't have a direct chance to make a shot after catching the ball, he will pass it out with at most one step. Wade has no outside shooting ability, and the Lakers' zone defense blocks the penalty area. It becomes more difficult for the two giants James and Wade to break through.
The player at position 1 on the defensive end has nothing to do with Guo Xu. The inside players cover Guo Xu without the ball. If Howard doesn't go out to defend the pick-and-roll, Guo Xu can shoot three-pointers after receiving the ball. Howard defended, and Guo Xu attracted him to switch to pass Nurkic. West covered up to the basket and couldn't defend him.
West is a power forward with a height of only 206cm. It is difficult for Nurkic to block shots when he storms into the penalty area, so he can only resist interference as much as possible. His confrontation ability is also very average. In the game, Guo Xu was hit twice in a misplaced back and did not move, so he chose to turn around and shoot.
Thaddeus Young also has the same problem. He has the body of a small forward and plays a role as a power forward. He is strong in offense and weak in defense. The Nets need Howard to defend the penalty area. When Guo Xu is running without the ball outside, Howard cannot stay under the basket.
In the second game, the Lakers beat the Nets 132-98 by 34 points and led 2-0 with a total score.
The Nets returned to play at home without any adjustments to their tactics. It was still James' own system. The movement and style of play are almost the same in every game, making it easy for opponents to target. Mike Brown is also a coach who rarely uses a tactical board. Everyone knows that he is James' puppet. He was when he was with the Cavaliers and then joined the Nets.
Sure enough, the Nets lost another 15 points in the third game, falling behind 0-3.
James played his best game, making 16 of 27 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, 6 of 8 free throws, 41 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. But Guo Xu performed even better, making 18 of 26 shots, 7 of 13 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, and scored 50 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists.
After the game, James held a meeting to criticize the Nets coaches and players. He was dissatisfied with their performance and said that they were dragging down James.
What's interesting is that most of these Zhan Mi are from China. They are so angry that they are fighting for an old black man. They want to kill Zhan Hei's whole family. Most North American fans don't care about the finals anymore, just watch the news.
China's Zhan Hei also gave Coach Brown a BGM. "Call me boss, and you won't be able to turn back. Kneel down and be the emperor, and life and death have nothing to do with it. Good and evil float in the world of true and false, and the fate of the world is unclear and difficult to break. What's the use of calling this pause? So what if I have a tactical board? I'm still uneasy. I'm still feeling melancholy, with the golden hoop on my head, and I can't stop talking."
In the fourth game, the mentality of the Nets players collapsed. JR Smith, Wade, James and others all became blacksmiths, while Guo Xu performed stably as always, scoring 50+ again.
The Lakers beat 137 to 85 by 52 points and swept the championship!