Champion Creed
Chapter 690 - 690 239 You should pray Kobe asking for monthly tickets!_3

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After that slam, with O’Neal already scoring 31 points, the Lakers were down by 4 points with 18 seconds left in the third quarter.

Yes, Shaq had a huge advantage in the paint, but the Hawks, thanks to Roger’s offense, still led.

Kobe, drenched in sweat, was excellent in his defense against Roger, but that didn’t mean Roger couldn’t score.

Most of Roger’s difficult shots found their way into the net, turning Kobe’s efforts into vain.

Up to now, Roger had scored 30 points.

Considering that Roger was a guard and Shaq a center, the 1-point difference between them was almost negligible.

You can’t deny Kobe’s efforts—look at how pathetic the Philadelphia 76ers were before, that’s what happens without a perimeter defender like Kobe.

Without Kobe, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration if Roger’s score increased by another 15 points.

But one fact that everyone had to admit was that even the best defense could only limit Roger.

Kobe had been trying very hard.

Since the Zen Master had assigned him to single-cover Roger, he had thrown himself into defense, taking each round very seriously.

For the sake of defense, Kobe even vanished from the offensive end, having scored only 8 points so far.

Even with all his effort, he could only slightly limit Roger.

The Zen Master stood on the sidelines, watching the last play of the third quarter.

Kobe had been gnawing at Roger from the off-ball phase, not planning to slack even in the last play.

When Pippen took the ball across half-court, there were only 13 seconds left.

Roger shook off Kobe with a back-cut, then received the ball on the left side beyond the three-point line.

Kobe clung tightly to Roger and suddenly reached in to steal the ball as Roger caught it!

Roger reacted quickly, pulling the ball back with one hand to evade the steal.

“Having a pair of big hands really feels great.”

“Mine are big, too!”

“Ah right, right, Shaq often says the same, you two have your own unique features.”

As soon as Roger finished speaking, he suddenly burst forward, pushing through Kobe to gain acceleration space, and headed straight for the basket.

Shaq was firmly blocked on the other side of the basket by Big Ben and couldn’t defend in time.

Thus, substitute Rick Fox stepped up valiantly to try stopping Roger under the basket.

But the impact of Roger’s fully gathered momentum was more than Rick Fox could withstand.

Roger collided with Rick Fox in mid-air and then dunked powerfully.

From a stylish one-handed drive to overpowering his opponent in the air, Roger executed a visually stunning finish!

“Undoubtedly the highlight of the day, Roger’s performance justifies the high expectations of this game!

He said he would be the first player to beat the Lakers this season, and he is living up to his promise!” Magic stood up to cheer for Roger, a cheer that had never been heard for Shaq tonight.

With the basket, Roger reached 32 points, one point ahead of Shaq, and the gap was widened to 6 points.

Roger ignored Rick Fox sitting on the ground, looked back at Kobe, who had been outmaneuvered: “I’m not going to be the next Michael Jordan, and don’t you f***ing dream of being the next Roger!”

At the end of the third quarter, Roger had completely dominated his matchup with Kobe.

But Kobe didn’t feel he had been beaten by Roger: “You might not have the last laugh.”

Kobe said this not just out of defiance, but also because the fourth quarter would be his moment!

Given Shaq’s difficulties in receiving the ball at critical times and his poor free throws, Kobe often ended up as the game finisher.

The Zen Master believed that too.

Roger’s extensive shooting and forced finishes in the first three quarters had exhausted much of his energy.

His efficiency was bound to decline in the fourth quarter.

Although Kobe had also not had an easy time on defense in the first three quarters, he was, after all, just defending.

In the fourth quarter, as long as Kobe’s defensive burden was lightened, he would still have the energy to launch more efficient attacks than Roger.

The Zen Master also told Kobe immediately as he sat down: “I’m letting you loose to score in the fourth quarter!”

Shaq had no objections; it was something they had agreed on beforehand and the basis for the Lakers’ 16-game winning streak at the start of the season.

Then the Zen Master turned to Harper, Glenn Rice, and A.

C.

Green: “You are in charge of taking care of a nearly exhausted Roger!”

Kobe was confident to suppress Roger in the fourth quarter, no matter if it was the aging Pippen or the previous loser Pierce, none could stop him.

Although trailing by 6 points, the Lakers’ strategy still filled them with hope for victory.

The break between quarters ended quickly, and the decisive battle began.

Kobe, who had been holding back for three quarters, immediately took the ball on the right side, ready to go one-on-one.

But when he saw who was standing in front of him, Kobe was taken aback.

The one responsible for defending him in the fourth quarter turned out to be Roger!

Phil Jackson frowned tightly, had Lenny Wilkens gone mad!?

“As a black coach, you’re playing with agricultural tools strategies now?”

Roger will be exhausted!

In the first three quarters, Roger was only responsible for the offense, he didn’t defend Kobe and he didn’t really participate in double-teaming Shaq.

That’s why he was able to maintain his efficiency in tough one-on-one situations.

But now you’re having Roger both attack and defend Kobe?

Roger is not Superman!

Kobe was excited, very excited.

He didn’t care what Lenny Wilkens thought, he was thrilled that Roger had been delivered to him like a sacrifice.

If Roger has to both attack and defend in the fourth quarter, he’ll inevitably end up neglecting one for the other!

But with arms wide open, Roger curled his lips up, “I feel sorry for you, Kobe, you didn’t even pray.”

Kobe remembered what Roger had said to him at the start of the game, “You better pray that I never guard you.”

Nice psychological warfare, but useless.

Kobe wasn’t fooled, he made a few triple threat moves and then accelerated, stopping abruptly, turning around.

A turnaround jump shot?

This move, from Roger’s playbook, was also Kobe’s usual scoring method.

But this time, Kobe wasn’t making a turnaround jump shot.

After half a turn, he suddenly turned in the opposite direction again, flaunting his back-foot steps.

After the fake move, Kobe went for a fadeaway jump shot.

But what greeted him was Roger’s timely hand.

“What!?

Damn…”

“Bang!”

Block completed!

Kobe’s fake move utterly failed in front of Roger!

Kobe, still shaken, was met with a cold gaze from Roger, “You should’ve prayed, Kobe, you should’ve done as I told you.”

The blocked ball was snatched by Pippen; in such a fifty-fifty situation, you can always trust Pippen.

The terrier would always bring the ball back at the fastest speed.

Kobe’s highly anticipated fourth quarter was disrupted by Roger right from the start.

But the Zen Master didn’t believe Roger could continue to attack under such circumstances.

Roger ran to the top of the arc beyond the three-point line to receive the ball, Harper was on high alert, and Glenn Rice and A.

C.

Green were also nervously watching that number 14, ready to double-team.

But instead, Roger simply pushed the ball over to number 34.

Paul Pierce enjoyed watching Glenn Rice’s surprised face, “Hey buddy, don’t be nervous, you don’t have to worry about me tricking you, because I’ll shoot from right here.”

After saying that, Pierce feinted left and then suddenly raised the basketball.

As Glenn Rice raised his center of gravity to interfere, Pierce took a step left, preparing to drive.

Glenn Rice immediately adjusted his center of gravity to shift laterally, but it was still just a fake for Pierce.

After gaining space, Pierce pulled up directly for the shot.

A pull-up shot after triple threat moves, just as Pierce said, he was just shooting from where he stood.

Swish!

“Hey, I told you, I’m not moving an inch.”

Pierce made the shot, high-fived Roger, then Roger continued to guard Kobe.

Magic had figured out Lenny Wilkens’ strategy, that old fox!

Roger was the primary attacker for the first three quarters, shooting crazily, causing Kobe to run ragged, allowing Pierce to conserve energy.

And when it came time for Kobe to attack in the fourth quarter, Roger would step up to hinder the already drained Kobe.

The offense?

It was left to the well-rested Paul Pierce.

This was Lenny Wilkens’ strategy.

The way he utilized Roger and Paul Pierce had an effect greater than the sum of its parts, just like the Dream Team duo of Jank and Kodu.

When they were able to complement and assist each other, they were invincible!

Pierce scored, then bumped fists with Roger, leaving only a stunned Kobe and Glenn Rice.

This scene of toying with opponents at will reminded people of the oppressive feel of the strongest duo in history.

But Magic had a more fitting description.

“They’re like the Jesus and Paul of the basketball court,” Magic said, “They will spread victory across all the places they’ve reached.

Pray, Los Angeles fans, pray for mercy from God and his Apostle.”