It¡¯s not true that O¡¯Neal has slowed down. It¡¯s just that he is slower than before when he starts, and his speed during fast breaks and movements cannot be seen to have changed much. His physical fitness is outrageous.
But a small gap, in this level of competition, is a very big loophole in the eyes of the opponent!
The SuperSonics seized the opportunity to make sudden shots from inside and outside. After only scoring 2 points in the first two minutes or so, they scored 31 points at the end of the first quarter and surged to 29 points in the next 9 minutes or so!
The Sonics' climax came early and fiercely, and their ability to seize opportunities is very strong.
Fortunately, O'Neal played two singles in the last two minutes of the first quarter. He dunked the ball twice through the opponent's 216-centimeter center. Although he missed an extra penalty, he showed his offensive deterrence. After the first quarter, The Lakers trailed the SuperSonics by 3 points, 28-31.
Entering the break between quarters, Zhang Hao returned to the sidelines and was speechless when he thought of O'Neal's two more unstoppable low singles just now.
"I just gained seven or eight kilograms, and I am invincible in low post shots!"
Although there was no solution before, there is still a gap compared with the current 122 kg center that cannot even pull it.
What is talent?
This is!
O'Neal felt Zhang Hao's gaze, turned around and roared: "I know! I will lose weight! You don't need to remind me!"
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Zhang Hao was confused¡ªdid I just say something?
Did you say that?
It must have been something he said without knowing it, otherwise the fat guy wouldn't be so angry.
But it is true that with their current lineup structure and team play, at least in the regular season, it is necessary to lose weight. O'Neal, who is not yet 25 years old, does not need that much weight.
Of course, if O'Neal can't lose weight, then make adjustments to O'Neal's new style of play.
O¡¯Neal, on the other hand, is not obsessed with the invincible offense in the two rounds just now. He could achieve similar results before he gained weight, but now his start is affected, and he feels uncomfortable even with the good singles effect.
Really, when he came on the field, Zhang Hao had just led the team to a 9-2 start. As soon as he came on, good guy, he ended the first quarter trailing by 3 points. It was so embarrassing.
The key point is defense. O'Neal is not a fool. He felt that there was a problem with his short-distance explosive movement.
¡°It¡¯s only 10 pounds, it¡¯s not a big deal, just eat two pounds less vegetables every day and you should be fine¡¡±
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The second quarter of the game began. Zhang Hao did not stay on the court once the score was anxious like O'Neal was absent. Even if the score was currently behind, Del Harris wanted him to rest at the beginning of the second quarter.
What the Lakers management and coaching staff are most worried about is Zhang Hao's health. Although there is nothing wrong with the examination, Zhang Hao averaged 41 minutes per game during O'Neal's absence Not bad for a second-year player. What a big problem, but Zhang Hao is different from other second-year players. Those second-year players who can become a team's strongest scorer like Zhang Hao are at least 23 or 24 years old, while Zhang Hao is only 20 years old.
"What if this damn kid gets injured and the management blames me? O'Neal is back and his playing time needs to be reduced Well, let him shoot more when he is on the court. We can't let this damn kid take it easy."
Del Harris's rotation has been very good. Since he can't defend himself, let's attack with the lineup of James Robinson, Byron Scott, Brian Shaw, Jason Williams, and O'Neal. .
James Robinson and Byron Scott were waiting for opportunities on both sides of the line. O'Neal played the main attack in the low post, and Brian Shorter responded to the ball.
If you don¡¯t defend Kemp well on the defensive end, then you have to shrink the inside line. If the opponent makes a shot, there is nothing you can do. When the shot fails, Jason Williams uses O¡¯Neal to block people and guard the defensive rebounds.
By the middle of the second quarter, the Sonics had scored 48 points, and there was no possibility that the Lakers' lineup could defend them.
But in this case, the Lakers narrowed the point difference by 1 point! Two points behind 46 to 48 and entering the official timeout!
With 7 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, the Sonics players looked at O'Neal's performance in this half and had nothing to say.
After playing 16 minutes in the half, O'Neal already had 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists!
It¡¯s true that he didn¡¯t defend, and he didn¡¯t have many rebounds, but he had stronger singles and more solid positioning O¡¯Neal¡¯s body, which looks a lot bulkier, is still strong!
??Moreover, judging from O'Neal's running counterattack in one round, O'Neal's speed has not dropped too much. He is still faster than most centers in the league, but the defensive end has not adapted yet.
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Anyway, Eric Snow still doesn¡¯t seem to be ready yet. There are rumors in the free market that this second-round pick of the 1995 class with outstanding defensive talent has been put on the shelf by the Sonics.
The second half of the game started with the Sonics attacking first.
Eric Snow passed the ball to Kemp who was stretched to the free throw line, and then cut inside.
Kenny Anderson followed closely, and Eric Snow couldn't get rid of him. Zhang Hao guarded Kemp's mid-range shot with confidence, but Kemp kept his head down and rushed forward!
The Lakers quickly shrunk, Kemp passed the ball, and the ball was given to Eric Snow, who ran out from the basket after a circle. Eric Snow passed the ball to the other side, and Jose Perkins Long two point hit.
With one point guard, one Kemp, and three shooters, there is really no way to defend him unless the opponent's touch declines.
Of course, the Lakers have also begun to strengthen the confrontation with the opponent's outside shooters. But they just came back from the halftime break. Unless the opponent's hand feels cold, it will not be effective all of a sudden.
When the Lakers attacked, Zhang Hao saw that it was David Wingate, a 196-centimeter swingman guarding him, who went straight to the low post!
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