Entering this quarter, neither side sent a starting lineup.

On the Lakers, Chen Feng, Yu Qian, and Love didn't play, but Shi Xiaomeng was the core, while the others were Beverly, Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr., and Okafor. On the Celtics, Mathis, Bradley, and Gasol were not, but only Thomas Jr. and Griffin started.

This is also because both sides played for too long in the first quarter and wanted to suppress the opponent in the first quarter, but no one could really suppress the other. However, after the starter in the first quarter, the physical energy consumption was very large, so they had to rest.

Of course, we cannot completely avoid the main players, as that will be a disadvantage. There are many stars on both sides and there are enough people to use them.

As for the Celtics' two men, Thomas and Griffin, it was actually a helpless move.

The Lakers are very strong inside. Although Love has gone on, Okafor is not weak at all. If it is placed on other teams, he can be the main center, that is, he can only play a substitute in the Lakers. However, partnering with Xiao Meng to form a double tower in the interior will pose too much threat to the Celtics, so Coach Stevens can only send Griffin to the side, hoping to offset it a little.

Thomas, Jr., was at a disadvantage in the first quarter, and was a little depressed by Chen Feng. After all, his height is a disadvantage. It is better to be able to meet someone who is slower than him. When he meets someone who is faster than him, his skills and defensive ability are abnormal, he will be depressed.

So while Chen Feng is not here, Coach Stevens sent Thomas Jr. to let him seize this opportunity to make a good move.

Of course, another reason is that Griffin alone cannot compete with the Lakers' double towers. Coach Stevens felt that he had a clear mind with a Thomas on the outside.

"beep......"

As the second quarter began, Stevens' opponent's player reminded: "Thomas, there are other people. They must shoot from the outside later. They must let the opponent expand the defense line and pull out the double towers. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Everyone responded.

On the Lakers side, Scott didn't make much arrangements, but just grabbed Okafor and said to him: "Let go and fight, don't have any worries. You and Shi are two towers. In this lineup, you have the same right to take action."

Okafor was shocked and he focused: "Yes, thank you coach."

"Go." Scott smiled.

When the players of both sides returned to the court, the Celtics attacked, and Thomas Jr. advanced to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll with his teammates. He directly wanted to find an opportunity to take action or break through, but he failed to find an opportunity, so he had to give the ball to Griffin. However, they still underestimated the power of the Lakers' double towers. Griffin had no way to play the ball at the low post and could not find any space at all.

After several passes, the Celtics still failed to find an opportunity. Seeing that the attack time was not long, they had to force the attack from the outside, and they decisively made a decisive attack.

"What I told you, the outside line must be firm." Coach Stevens shouted at the court, very dissatisfied with his opponent's attack this time. He just told the outside line that he must open and the opponent's double tower must be pulled out. Why should he give Griffin? Can't anyone else play except Griffin and Thomas Jr.?

Of course, the last move was "others", but that was almost gone for 24 seconds, and it was just a slash. No wonder Coach Stevens got angry. Thomas and Griffin, who should have stood up at the last time, did not stand up. Those who should have used tactics to find opportunities to take action on the outside but shot a buzzer-beating ball. Isn't this a fool?

Coach Stevens just finished shouting at the court. The Lakers' ball had already reached the frontcourt and was directly sent to the inside, and the others pulled the person away.

Okafor took the ball and made a single shot, leaned back for a while, and then suddenly turned around and jumped. The basketball drew an arc and pierced through the Nets with a blink of an eye.

"nice shot."

Lakers fans cheered, but Coach Stevens's face looked ugly.

I am really afraid of anything. It would be fine if the Celtics did not do a good job in the offense, but they could not score on their own, but they easily scored for the opponent.

The key is that Okafor played this ball very resolutely without any hesitation, including the other Lakers, without any hesitation or hesitation. No one from the outside even went up to prepare to grab the rebound. This was obviously not a big deal, but had absolute confidence in the inside, and the inside did not disappoint the outside. Not only did it put huge pressure on the defensive end, it also played a huge role on the offensive end.

Originally, Stevens was worried about Shi Xiaomeng, but now before Shi Xiaomeng took action, Okafor drove it first.

......

Swish!

Another light sound, Okafor made a mid-range shot.

As the ball entered, there was another cheer in the audience, and Coach Stevens's face became even more ugly. He immediately called a timeout, and then replaced Gasol.

In the past few minutes, the Celtics played on the offensive end. Except for not playing well at the beginning and being scolded by Stevens, they played well behind them. There was Thomas on the outside, and Griffin, the inside, could also get some points with talent and skills.

But in a few minutes, the Celtics were already 9 points behind.

And the reason why I fall behind is that I lose in the inside line.

On the Lakers, the double towers composed of Shi Xiaomeng and Okafor are very deterrent, which to a certain extent limits the Celtics' offense. However, what they are more outstanding is on the offensive end.

I won’t talk about Xiao Meng, and I will perform stably.

The most outstanding person in the past few minutes was Okafor. He scored several wonderful goals, and he played very resolutely and decisively. He was in very good condition. He fully displayed his personal talent. Even if he was against Griffin, he was not afraid at all. He still fought against him, and he still fought resolutely when he should be beaten.

The more he can relax, the better his condition will be. In a few minutes, he scored 10 points by himself, becoming a surprise soldier, helping the Lakers lead the opponent by 9 points.

Seeing the Celtics substitution, Scott also substitutions.

"Chen, come on." Scott shouted. Stevens substitution was to curb the Lakers' inside line. Since he wanted to do this, let him curb. But even if you can curb my inside line, I still have the outside line. If you replace Chen Feng, it would be like putting a cannon on the outside line. Let's see what you do with the Celtics.

Seeing Chen Feng appear on the court, Stevens' heart thumped and subconsciously swept to the bench, but after hesitating for a while, hesitated and still did not continue to replace the main force.

These people must be promoted, but they have to come one by one, otherwise the lineup will suddenly change too much, which will not be a good thing.
Chapter completed!