Chapter 884 Shane’s Provocation

At this time, Daba said: "Hammer, starting from yesterday, the domestic media started to target you again, saying that you have been restricted, and other teams will follow suit, and you will be finished."

Li Ba smiled and said: "I have never cared about the media's reaction. Let them enjoy themselves. Now the number of domestic media following me has reduced by more than half, and I feel a lot more relaxed."

In the evening, the Suns spent a collective Christmas Eve and had a party. Li Ba didn't feel like this festival, so he stayed for a while and then went back to his room.

The next day, Christmas night, the battle began.

Staples was carefully decorated tonight, the holiday atmosphere was quite deep, and the Lakers prepared Christmas gifts for every fan.

A large number of Hollywood stars gathered at Staples and decorated the arena.

Before the game, the starting lineups of both sides were announced.

Suns: Li Ba, Marion, Battier, Ginobili, Rondo.

Lakers: Yao Min, Duncan, Artest, Kobe, Cassell.

First off, the two teams met at the exit.

The sun arrived first.

Li Ba stared at the approaching Lakers players and tilted his head at Battier.

Battier gritted his teeth, walked up directly, and blocked the Lakers.

Marion was also eager to try. He also received a punch on the head last time and was knocked down directly.

"Hammer, what are you doing?" Dayao shouted anxiously.

Li Ba ignored Dayao and looked at Battier and Artest, whom he was willing to block.

"What do you want?"

Artest glanced at Li Ba and asked Battier coldly.

Battier is a truly honest man, but his neck bone was broken by Artest's elbow, and he was also angry. At this time, he raised his hand and patted his neck where he was hit by the elbow last time, and said: "You Are you willing to elbow me again today?"

The face-to-face provocation made Artest's expression change.

"If he dares to touch you again today, I will kill him on the spot and make him lie in bed for the rest of his life, unable to move a finger."

Li Ba's cold voice sounded from behind.

Artest even twitched his face and couldn't control it.

He seemed to feel that the corner of his mouth that had been slapped away by Li Ba was hurting again, and it seemed that his entire face was swollen again.

He still can't believe that he couldn't even bear a slap from Li Ba.

"Come and elbow me?"

Bang bang, Battier raised his chin, patted his neck continuously at Artest, and said provocatively.

Except for what Yao said just now, no one from the Lakers stood up.

Duncan and Kobe both walked to the side, and Cassel walked directly to the exit. These three people were not people who missed the ring and did not want to get involved in this matter.

Dayao had a grimace on his face, but he had a normal relationship with Artest and had little contact with each other in private, so it was hard to say anything, so he walked aside.

The staff immediately contacted the Lakers management after seeing the situation here.

At this time, Kupchak ran over from the locker room, ignored Artest and Battier, ran directly to Li Ba, and gasped:

"Iron Hammer, I promise Ron won't mess around. We talked with him and he promised that he won't mess around."

This sentence exposed Artest's background and made his face turn red.

Li Ba laughed and said to Kupchak: "Mitch, times are different now, the league is changing, don't do this kind of garbage in the team.

Look at our Suns, the strongest defensive team in the league, do we have anyone who plays dirty defense? No, we are the cleanest defensive team in the league. "

Kupchak smiled bitterly and said: "Then let's trade with you next time. Tony Allen gives us, and we want both Battier and Ginobili."

Li Ba laughed and scolded: "You and Pat Riley just tricked us and you still want to trade with us, so just dream on your own."

Kupchak suddenly became embarrassed.

At this time, the team came on the scene and resolved his embarrassment.

After the Suns took the field, Kupchak told Artest very seriously: "Ron, don't seek death. You can't even withstand a punch from him. If you provoke him on the court again, he will kill you directly. No." Use the second punch. So play it safe, unless you don't want to make a lot of money in this league."

Artest's face was alternately red and white, and he looked ugly.

Ten minutes later, the game started.

"Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty..."

As usual, the Suns shouted out their slogan and goals for the season at Staples.

Jump ball, Li Ba beat Dayao, and the Suns attacked.

The Lakers retreated quickly, but Artest took two steps laterally to block Li Ba's fast break.

Li Ba raised his left hand and slapped his hand. Artest's eyes shrank and he couldn't help but pause.

So, Li Ba rushed past and rushed into the top of the arc.

"Ha ha……"

In the CCTV live broadcast, Yu Jia noticed this scene and couldn't help but laughed.

Duncan stayed behind and followed Li Ba, and the two rushed to the basket together.

As soon as Li Ba reached the basket, Rondo's ball came in.

Duncan leaned to the left and passed the ball to the right. He passed the ball accurately and was caught by Li Ba with a backhand in his right hand. Then he carried Duncan with his left hand, took a step forward and jumped in front of the basket.

Duncan tried his best to keep up with Li Ba's rising rhythm. After jumping up, he slapped Li Ba hard across the body.

"boom!"

The next moment, Li Ba hit the basket.

His bullet speed is too fast. Duncan is no longer a flying devil. How can he keep up with his rising speed?

Lakers offense.

Barkley shouted: "Haha, I learned this from the Heat and Mavericks. Just like ESPN said, Duncan and Artest went to the paint area, and Dayao was in the high post. Now let's see how the Suns deal with it."

Kenny Smith said: "With this tactic, the Lakers are more confident than the Mavericks and Heat. Duncan and Artest can limit the Hammers, and the height of Yao's shot from the high post makes it impossible for the rest of the Suns to guard."

Four people poured into the paint area.

On the offensive end, Duncan and Artest entered the basket, and Li Ba and Battier followed up.

Li Ba couldn't switch defenses with Marion. He couldn't pass the basket to Battier and Marion. If these two teamed up, they would be defeated by Duncan and Artest.

Moreover, Marion is not good at or likes physical confrontation at all. It is useless to put him under the basket and he will be killed by Duncan and Artest.

As soon as he followed up to the basket, Duncan and Artest immediately deliberately blocked Li Ba, especially the front of the basket. Li Ba felt trapped in the quagmire again.

At this time, Yao got the ball in the high position. Facing Marion's defense, he stood up and shot a jumper, making a solid hit.

After he took the shot, he immediately stepped back. After seeing the ball enter the basket, he immediately turned around and returned to defense.

It was impossible for Li Ba to break quickly. Duncan and Artest blocked him. Even if he could rush out, there was Dayao in front.

Zhang Lili said at this time: "Dayao's high mid-range shooting is more accurate this season, exceeding 50%, reaching 53.2%. This is too high. He averages 25 points per game. He has entered his peak period."

Yu Jia laughed and said: "Duncan attracts defenses in the low post, and Kobe also attracts defenses. He is rarely double-teamed. With his strength, except for the Hammers, no matter who is playing in singles, he is sure of it and cannot be defended at all. The shooting rate It’s definitely high.”

Zhang Lianda said: "After the Heat played this tactic, the Hammers' defense has been restricted and their fast breaks have also been restricted. Pat Riley is really good and dares to try various tactics, just like Popovich. It's a pity. , he made a wedding dress for the Lakers."