"Look at Natalia's excited look. Does her name have the same sound as Natalie?" Steve Cole joked.

Mark Jackson glared at Steve Kerr: "Steve, aren't you afraid that Bryant will shoot you with a gun when you say this?"

"It's just me, I will be very depressed. My daughter is cheering hard for her opponent, although Natalia still misses her." Reggie Miller shrugged, as if he suddenly remembered something, "If I remember correctly,

Natalie is Bryant's favorite actress.

That’s why we have Natalia?”

The gossip discussion in the commentary box suddenly made the fans and reporters in front of the TV feel that there was a connection between the two, but what Kobe wanted to do on the court was to deal with Lin Sen.

Old fish Fisher dribbled the ball across half court, and Kobe walked toward the frontcourt from the other side.

He looked at Lin Sen, who was standing at half court. He didn't know if Lin Sen would be the one guarding him this time. He hoped it would be Lin Sen, not Artest.

This is not to say that he is afraid of Artest but that he wants to tell Lin Sen that Lin Sen is nothing in front of him, Kobe.

"Wood, are you coming this time?" Artest asked softly, Lin Sen was standing not far away from him.

The fans at the Water House Center booed with all their strength. Their voices were already hoarse after shouting for most of the game, but they still used all their strength.

They hope that the team can win the first game of this year's finals with the cheers at home, give this round of finals a good start, and witness the new historical era of the Orlando Magic.

"He must want to find me, let me do it, I will know when to hand it over to you, don't worry!" Lin Sen gestured towards Artest.

Artest did not continue to answer, but repositioned to the other side.

"It looks like Wood is still defending Bryant. Who knows about this defensive choice? Ron himself or the coaching staff headed by Stan?" Mark Jackson asked, looking at the court.

Kobe was slightly surprised, and a smile flashed across his lips. What he wanted was for Lin Sen to defend him, which would make him excited.

Kobe looked at Lin Sen from a distance. Lin Sen also looked at Kobe.

The two of them were about four or five meters apart, but they could read each other's thoughts in each other's eyes.

Lin Sen chose to ignore Kobe's raised lips. Soon Kobe was less than one meter away from him. Lin Sen did not wait passively anymore, but chose to actively defend himself.

Kobe turned his body sideways, with the left side of his body pressing against Lin Sen's chest. He opened his right arm outward, signaling Fisher to pass the ball to him.

"Is Bryant asking for the ball and playing sideways? I doubt Wood's defensive performance!" Mark Jackson said.

Stan Van Gundy on the sidelines did not have any dissatisfaction. Linsen's presence on the team has a privilege.

He also believed that Lin Sen would not mess around, and Lin Sen did not interfere with Kobe Bryant's catch.

Against Lin Sen, Kobe's huge palm allowed him to rely on his right hand to catch the ball steadily without Lin Sen's interference.

While catching the ball, Kobe turned around again and turned his back directly against Lin Sen behind him.

Carrying Kobe on his shoulders and feeling Kobe's power, Lin Sen's legs were rooted to the ground like a horse stance.

boom!

boom!

Kobe used force twice in a row, and the right side of his body directly and heavily collided with Lin Sen. Although Lin Sen didn't want to retreat, he still had to retreat little by little.

With his foot on the free throw line, Lin Sen knew he could no longer give in. If he gave in further, he would give Kobe enough space.

Kobe did not completely impact but slowed down the rhythm. Lin Sen took the opportunity to let go of some physical contact with Kobe.

Too much direct physical contact will affect the defensive initiative, Lin Sen knows this very well.

Kobe, who kept a little distance, didn't give Lin Sen too many choices, so he came up again.

Lin Sen felt the direction of Kobe's force, but the speed was too fast.

After an instant of swaying to the left, Kobe quickly swung to the right.

Lin Sen reminded himself not to eat too much, but he still couldn't help but move.

As soon as Lin Sen made his first move, Lin Sen knew that he was at a disadvantage in this attack and defense, a serious disadvantage.

Kobe, who was under Lin Sen's defense at this moment, turned around. Lin Sen adjusted his pace based on his adaptability.

But when Lin Sen took off, Kobe had already reached the highest point, facing the basket and flowing gracefully.

Lin Sen straightened his arms and tried his best to cover Kobe's eyes with his hands, but Kobe's back was too far.

"Wood, can't guard Bryant at all!"

"Wood's defense worked hard, but he still couldn't reach his best condition."

"It's still a goal!" Magic fans couldn't help but feel a little depressed when they saw Lin Sen's hand flying away. If the score difference cannot be widened, the game will become more difficult.

However, just when everyone thought he had scored a goal, Kobe's ball slipped out after getting into the basket.

The Lakers fans in front of the TV smacked their thighs in frustration. For the Lakers, every point is important.

As a result, the ball that could have been scored jumped out of the basket.

Howard, who was under the basket, didn't expect that the ball would not go in. He was stunned for a moment and picked the ball out of the air with both hands.

Natalia on the sidelines was also ready to cheer for her father's goal, but just as she clapped her hands and jumped up, she saw that the ball had not been scored.

Kobe's face suddenly dropped, and he quickly retreated to the backcourt in silence.

Lin Sen was not stunned: "Dwight, ball!"

With a shout, Lin Sen quickly ran forward to the court. Kobe, who had not yet fully accelerated to retreat, suddenly increased his speed to the highest level.

"He didn't score a goal. Bryant's luck was a bit bad."

"Wood turns from defense to offense! Bryant retreats quickly!"

Before Steve Kerr could finish speaking to Mark Jackson, Dwight Howard in the paint threw the ball to Lin Sen with his right hand.

"The gap between Dwight's passing ability and Darko and Chriss is too big. He made Wood waste this good one-on-one fast break opportunity!" Reggie Miller commented.

When Lin Sen caught the ball, both Fisher and Pietrus started to retreat.

Faced with such a scene, Lin Sen felt a little depressed. A good one-on-one fast break opportunity was wasted. Now he can only slow down his speed in search of a stable offense.

Lin Sen slowly dribbled the ball forward, and the rest of the Magic also began to run forward and get into position.

"It's such a pity just now. I thought you got in and I gave up the struggle. But God didn't help you today!"

Lin Sen said with a smile. He was dribbling the ball with his left hand and looking at everyone's positions.

Kobe didn't steal the ball. He knew what Lin Sen was doing, and he didn't seem to be focusing on it. But as long as he steals the ball, what awaits him is that the defense will be out of position, and then Lin Sen will easily throw it away and score.

Kobe, who has been selected to the first team of the All-Defensive Team all year round, lowered his body and put himself up.

Use your body to put pressure on Lin Sen, thereby forcing Lin Sen to make mistakes or pass the ball.

No matter which one it is, he succeeded.

However, Lin Sen did not pass the ball, but followed Kobe's example and turned his back to withstand the approaching Kobe.

Milicic was guarded by Odom, and Howard was guarded by Gasol.

Artest and Billups moved to the other side. The five Magic players on the court were widely spaced apart. Although this positioning made the passing threat smaller, it also opened up positions for others to attack individually.

Got the chance.

At this moment, Kobe was wary of Linsen's personal offense. Milicic and Howard in the paint suddenly crossed and ran back.

Howard, who was originally on the left side of the basket, ran to the right side of the basket, while Milicic ran from the right side of the basket to the left side.

The sudden movement caught Odom and Pau Gasol off guard. The Lakers, who were preparing to resume their defensive position, suddenly discovered that Milicic did not stay at the basket but moved towards the mid-range.

It was as if there were eyes on the back of Lin Sen's head. His dribbling left hand suddenly pulled back. His wrist used force to swat the ball.

The ball hit the ground and bounced directly in the direction of Milicic.

Milicic caught the ball comfortably. Kobe was also surprised by Linsen's pass and moved his steps slightly.

Just when Kobe relaxed his concentration a little, Lin Sen sprinted straight away.

Kobe subconsciously began to retreat, but Lin Sen suddenly stopped suddenly, and his whole body stopped instantly.

Milicic, who had just received the ball, pushed the ball directly, and the ball went straight to Lin Sen outside the three-point line.

"Fuck!" Kobe cursed in his heart. He forcibly controlled his body and threw himself at Lin Sen.

Lin Sen glanced at Kobe, steadily caught the ball from a short distance with both hands, swatted the ball with his whole body, made a step back with his feet, and moved sideways. After putting a distance between himself and Kobe, he directly hit the three-pointer.

Rising outside the line.

"Wood, took off and stepped back to shoot. His sudden start and sudden stop to the step back completely fooled Bryant. Is this a goal?" Reggie Miller shouted loudly.

"The movements are so smooth, Bryant is so embarrassed!"

"The cooperation between Darko and Wood is so cool, and the tacit understanding between them is so good!"

"This goal will definitely go in!"

The fans in the Waterhouse Center and in front of the TV expressed their emotions. When Kobe's hand came to Lin Sen, the ball in Lin Sen's hand had already flown to the basket.

Watching the ball flying into the air, Lin Sen smiled. He felt very good.

"I won't let you down, I am a durable man!" Lin Sen looked at the basket and landed gently.

As the words fell, the ball fell straight towards the basket.
To be continued...