noffsinger 849, win Game 1 against the Lakers!
849, win Game 1 against the Lakers!
"At this point, the Lakers basically have no chance left."
With Su Hao's dunk and subsequent 2+1 play, they had taken an 8-point lead. In overtime, they outscored their opponents 13-5.
"It's precisely at times like these that the energy of young people truly shines!"
Kobe. Scoring 40 points today is more than enough to live up to the fans' expectations. For a veteran like him, losing the first game isn't necessarily a complete disappointment.
Now, the Lakers' Phil Jackson has replaced the team's starting lineup.
Kobe was already helpless; he had no way to turn the tide. He left 20 seconds for his opponent and gave himself a good rest.
Su Hao scored 47 points, grabbed 22 rebounds, and blocked 6 shots in this game. For him, starting the playoffs with such a game is very meaningful, and he knows that his excellent form will continue into this year's playoffs.
Curry played exceptionally well in the first half of the game, hitting some beautiful three-pointers. Although he made a few mistakes later on, it didn't affect his overall performance.
"A super team is truly different!"
He played for 39 minutes, almost the entire second half, which shows how much he valued this game.
For a team leader, Game 1 of the playoffs is a game they absolutely cannot afford to lose.
"Amazing! I have to say, although I knew he was good, I didn't expect him to become a legend in the very first match!"
Su Hao silenced everyone with a single victory!
"This game is over, which means they've completed 1/16 of their playoff journey this year. There are still many tough battles to fight!"
After leaving the match, neither team applauded or offered encouragement; everyone simply walked out.
After the hosts left one by one, everything seemed to return to how it was before the battle.
Back home, Kobe was very frustrated. He didn't realize that they were fully capable of winning the game. In the crucial last two minutes, they played hesitantly, which allowed the opponent to catch up.
"Opportunities like today's match are rare. Our opponent is the defending champion. If we can't even seize this kind of opportunity, I think we need to reflect on ourselves!"
This statement was actually quite strong. Many of the stars present, including Gasol and Odom, knew exactly who was being referred to.
"Xiaolin, come with me for a second!"
Kobayashi, a third-year rookie, was able to score around 13 points in the regular season, but his stats today are quite average, making only three of his 13 shots, which is a waste of many opportunities for the team.
Kobe called him out alone. Many people thought that the frustrated and stubborn Kobe would definitely have a conflict with him or say something, but Kobe proved with his unusual behavior why he has been the legendary idol of this team for more than ten years.
"Brother, to be honest, you played exceptionally well today. You must maintain this confidence. The playoffs are the stage to test superstars!"