Champion Creed
Chapter 856 - 856 284 Even after many years this sound will still echo in history Requesting monthly votes!_5

856: 284: Even after many years, this sound will still echo in history (Requesting monthly votes!)_5 856: 284: Even after many years, this sound will still echo in history (Requesting monthly votes!)_5 When Reeves caught the ball, no matter how far, Kobe would do his utmost to rush back, completely different from his defensive state in the third quarter.

He would never allow an undrafted player to score freely over his head.

Reeves in the fourth quarter, after playing for seven minutes, made 1 out of 3 shots, still scoring a 3-pointer, but it wasn’t enough to create a threat.

However, at the very least, Reeves was consuming Kobe’s stamina.

On the defensive end, Kobe had to shuttle back and forth between Roger and Reeves, which was equivalent to one player having to match up against two players, facing double the exhaustion.

This enormous consumption led to fluctuations in Kobe’s shooting percentage in the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Kobe was precisely the most relied upon weapon for the Lakers.

This directly lowered the stability of the Lakers in the fourth quarter.

With two minutes left in the game, the Hawks still led by 2 points.

Roger had scored 47 points, Kobe 41 points.

However, both Kobe and Roger hadn’t scored in the last two minutes, their shooting touch becoming poor due to fatigue.

Kobe, running without the ball, was entangled by Michael Reed, and Grant Hill found it difficult to get the ball to Kobe.

Reeves was still full of energy, but Kobe’s physical strength was nearly exhausted, although his enthusiasm was maxed out.

It was tough for Kobe to create space to receive the ball under such circumstances.

Shaquille O’Neal was caught in a fronting trap, and Big Ben had three more fouls available to use on Shaq.

Yet Grant Hill didn’t take it upon himself; at the critical moment, the Lakers had another heavy weapon besides the big three.

Grant Hill used his enviable first step to break past Pierce, prompting Marion to immediately offer help defense.

When Marion appeared in front of Hill, Hill passed the ball to Robert Horry!

This forward, who only played in crucial moments, was already prepared and aiming at the basket; as the basketball got closer to him, just when he was about to catch the ball, a figure suddenly appeared and intercepted it!

“Roger perfectly judged Grant Hill’s intent, he may not have scored in two minutes, but his influence is still enormous, this is the role of an all-around superstar!” the Magic praised.

Grant Hill’s mistake at this critical moment seemed to cause the hearts of Lakers fans to tremble.

But for the Hawks, this still didn’t mean victory.

The lead was only 2 points, Roger’s magical touch had disappeared, it was hard to score under the double team.

In this possession, Roger tried to play without the ball, but Grant Hill was like he had spikes all over, and Roger couldn’t shake him off.

Finally getting the ball, Kobe’s face appeared again.

This time, Roger gave the ball to Michael Reed, who got a most crucial opportunity at the most critical moment.

Kobe rushed towards Reed like mad, because Kobe’s defense was very tight, many times before, Reed chose to pass the ball in this situation.

But this time, he resolutely shot!

The severe fatigue had slowed Kobe’s speed considerably, making his interference a bit late.

Reed released the shot, Kobe stared in shock at the basket.

The three-pointer soared over the heads of all players on the court, Michael Reed raised his arms as the basketball descended.

From today on, edit a new playoff highlight reel for the old man, you bastards!

“Swish!”

“In the critical moment, the Lakers team shouldn’t have given any player from the Hawks such a large open space, Michael Reed made the shot too easily, his three-pointer put the Hawks ahead by 5 points!

Phil Jackson ultimately paid the price for his over double-team strategy!” the Magic said with a feeling that the Lakers are about to be finished.

They had gone several possessions without scoring, now letting Roger make a crucial steal, and Michael Reed delivered a stinging blow.

Their morale, their determination, might have already started to waver.

Roger’s steal and Reed’s score caused the Lakers to call a timeout, Phil Jackson’s face was heavy, tonight, he always had a chance to win the game.

But at this moment, victory was getting farther and farther from him.

Roger sat on the bench panting, seldom had he been as exhausted as today.

Five consecutive brutal games, truly the toughest finals Roger had ever played.

But no matter how hard, the Hawks were about to climb over this mountain!

So Roger chose not to relax, but decided to continue pushing himself to the limit: “Lenny, I’ll defend Kobe next.”

The next possession was essentially the last life-saving attack for the Lakers, as long as they could defend it and score on the counter, the Hawks could plant their flag on the peak.

And such an offense, the Lakers would most likely give to Kobe to execute.

Lenny Wilkens agreed to Roger’s proposal, the buzzer sounded at this moment, the time to crush the opponent’s heart had arrived!

The game continued, Roger stepped onto the court to Kobe’s side, and the Lakers passed the ball to Kobe.

Kobe didn’t say a word, holding the ball and observing the court’s situation.

Roger then revealed a mocking smile: “If you can’t shoot, just pass, why are you dazing?”

“Shut up!”

“Pass the ball, Kobe, pass it to Robert Horry, he’s the best player among you.

Big three?

None of you are any good!”

The more Roger said this, the less likely Kobe was to pass the ball.

O’Neal had already gotten into position, this was one of his rare possessions not being fronted.

But Kobe began to dribble, intending to play one-on-one!

“Fuck you, I knew it, you idiot, fuck you!” O’Neal cursed loudly, such things had repeatedly happened over the past four years.