Chapter 936 Sweeping the Lakers?

This time Duncan stood behind the baseline and prepared to serve.

Dayao went to the frontcourt and took Marion away.

All three of them returned to the backcourt to prepare to receive the serve.

Artest ran towards Li Ba, preparing to pick and roll.

Kobe and Parker continued to move irregularly. The former was double-teamed by Ginobili and Tony Allen, and the latter was chased by Rondo.

When Li Ba saw Artest coming, he immediately turned around and intentionally approached Parker.

At this time, Parker suddenly made a reverse run and rushed to the right sideline. Rondo was half a beat slow, and Parker ran out of the space.

Li Ba's eyes moved, his feet accelerated instantly, and he rushed towards Parker.

At the same time, Duncan passed the ball to Parker.

The moment Parker caught the ball with both hands, Li Ba rushed from behind, cut between the ball and his hands with his left hand, and broke the ball.

"Steal the ball! Steal the ball! Hammer...Oh, Kobe fouled!" Yu Jia yelled.

Li Ba did not stop after stealing the ball, but turned directly downwards. The ball hit the floor and entered the paint area from the left wing.

The ball was intercepted again, and Kobe in the high post was blinded. He pushed Ginobili away in front of him and rushed to the basket.

Li Ba charged in from the flank and flew up.

Kobe defended from the front and also flew up.

Bang, the two opened their doors in response.

No, it was just Kobe who responded.

The next moment, with a bang, Li Ba smashed the ball into the basket.

At the same time, Kobe fell to the floor.

Li Ba landed, looked down at Kobe, and spat trash talk: "Kobe, you should just lie down and get off the court with dignity, because you can't beat me even if you get up."

"You idiot, step away."

Kobe laughed angrily, got up, pushed Li Ba, and shouted back.

"Want to fight?" Buckley shouted excitedly.

"It's impossible. Kobe can't beat him. He won't beat him. Artest just got an elbow from a hammer. Did you see him fight back?"

Kenny Smith said helplessly.

Buckley laughed and complained: "No, Kenny, you should say that they are friends and can't fight."

50:72, the score difference reached 22 points, and the Suns took the lead at home.

Zhang Liji smiled and said: "This game is stable. No team can come back from the Suns when they are so far behind."

At the end, 87:107, the Suns won by 20 points.

At the end of the third quarter, the score reached more than 30 points. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers did not withdraw their main force and fought hard until the end. They took advantage of the Suns' weakened defense at the beginning of the quarter to regain some points, but in the end they were unable to recover.

Li Ba scored 34 points, 22 rebounds, 6 assists, 14 steals, 6 blocks, 3 turnovers and 3 fouls in 48 minutes.

He didn't score a five-double or a four-double. He only hit a 30+20+triple-double+5*5.

However, his steal set a new record this time, which is better than nothing.

At the end of the game, the Suns led 3-0, and the Western Conference Finals were in sight, and the US-West Arena was filled with excitement.

During the on-site interview, Barkley asked: "Iron Hammer, the Suns were 1-3 against the Lakers in the regular season and 3-0 in the playoffs. Why is the contrast so big? Is the lineup of the Big Three + Artest + Parker so weak?"

Li Ba smiled and said: "Because this is the playoffs, this is my stage."

When Barkley was stunned, so were all the media reporters.

Who the hell is this person? The playoffs are a stage for superstars. How come you are the only one here?

Half an hour later, the press conference was held.

"Phil, behind three to zero, what are you going to do?" a Los Angeles reporter asked.

Phil Jackson was silent for a moment, and then said: "After a person's ability exceeds a certain limit, just like Jordan, it will be difficult for us to fight."

"Do you compare the Hammers to Jordan?" the reporter asked.

Phil Jackson also looked surprised and said to the reporter: "Sir, are you a basketball reporter? To this day, do you still think that the Hammers are not as good as Jordan? I suggest you interview Michael, he will tell you the most accurate s answer."

The reporter hesitated and asked: "Even if he can match Jordan, with such a strong lineup of the Lakers, he would be swept. Doesn't this make sense?"

Phil Jackson also said with some frustration: "We exhausted all means, but in the end we were unable to limit the Hammers' defense, allowing him to get such horrific defensive data as 22 rebounds, 14 steals, and 6 blocks. This is very disappointing. A helpless thing.

I think you also saw that throughout the game, we implemented a crowd tactic on both offense and defense. We only had more than one quarter to open up the game, but we still couldn't restrict him.

However, the Suns played a full-court press defense for a long time. They tried their best to prevent Kobe and Parker, and destroyed our back line combination. Such tactics were completely beyond our expectations. "

"Frank, did you arrange the full-court press tactic?" It was another reporter's turn to ask, and he asked.

"The initial defensive tactics were arranged by our coaching staff, but when it comes to the field, the Hammers have the right to adjust defensive tactics at any time based on the situation on the field." Frank laughed.

"Hammer, under what circumstances did you implement the full-court press?" The reporter asked Li Ba's head.

Li Ba chuckled and said, "When they make me unhappy."

"Pfft!"

Yu Jia in the crowd laughed.

"Hammer, what do you think is the biggest weakness of this Lakers team?" another Los Angeles reporter asked.

"Inside."

Li Ba said without any hesitation.

"Inside information?"

Everyone was stunned. Isn't the Lakers' strongest player the inside line?

Phil Jackson also looked over.

The Lakers have basically been eliminated, so the lineup must be adjusted during the offseason. As the opponent who eliminated the Lakers, Li Ba must pay attention to what he said.

Li Ba said: "Compared to Marion and I, the Lakers are too slow inside, which makes them unable to keep up with our rhythm. Our fast breaks are often completed with more and less, and the big against the small. Our Victory is not an accident, but inevitable. The Lakers' defeat and the Lakers being swept are also not an accident. It must have a very big weakness."

Dayao and Duncan looked at each other and sighed inwardly. One of them might have to leave in the offseason.

It's just that they all know that Li Ba will temporarily retire. Now that this lineup is put into next season, the championship is certain, but they don't know what the Lakers management will do.

At this time, the host gave the right to ask questions to a local reporter, who asked: "Iron Hammer, I have received reliable information. From before the start of the playoffs to yesterday, Dr. Minsk, the most famous psychiatrist in Phoenix, has been regularly Coming into your mansion, is your family sick? Is it mental illness?"

Li Ba's expression was normal, which was expected. There were many paparazzi squatting outside his home all year round. He was only asked about it by the media today. He thought it was too late.

But this did not mean that he was happy, nor did it mean that he would answer this question. He stared at the man in a very cold tone and said:

"Sir, this is my family matter. Don't you think your question crosses the line?"

The host took immediate action and asked someone to go up and take back the reporter's microphone.

But this reporter's question has already produced results.