For other defensive players, it is best to guard against opposing players neither too close nor too far, and can guard against both shots and breakthroughs.

But Nash can't, he has to stick up.

He has no defensive deterrent.

Even standing in front of Hayward cannot intimidate Hayward.

If he takes even half a step, wouldn't he be nothing in front of Hayward?

Therefore, I can only stick it up and interfere with it as much as possible.

As for being broken through...

"I have teammates behind me!"

Howard, who is willing to help defend his teammates, is a strong defensive teammate he has never encountered in his career!

Howard's defensive ability in the second quarter was jaw-dropping!

He had no one to cover for him, but Howard could actually do it!

He can completely trust Howard to protect his back!

Just like coach Xiao Du said, he and Howard are a perfect match!

It would be better if Howard had Stoudemire's shot...

"Nash's defense is so decisive now!"

At the beginning of the third quarter, Nash's aggressive defense made the Lakers fans at the scene scream in surprise.

Nash's sudden dive almost broke Hayward.

No one expected Nash to defend like this, including Hayward.

Although Nash didn't get the ball, it still disrupted Hayward's dribbling rhythm.

Because of Hayward's height, although his skills are solid, he cannot dribble very well.

Once the rhythm is disrupted, it will be difficult to get back on track.

In a hurry, Hayward broke through Nash, who was out of position, and faced Howard who was trying to make up for it. In the end, Hayward forced an emergency stop when the rhythm was wrong.

Because there is a chance and there is no defender in front.

Although Nash, who was catching up from behind, had stretched out his hand as if to block the shot, he could not interfere with him.

This ball must be scored!

But the pull-up jump shot is a difficult skill. Some super giants are known as the top three offensive players in history. Even if they have played for 20 years, they still can't figure it out.

Bang!

Gasol, who was under the basket, blocked Millsap and Al Jefferson by himself and grabbed the backcourt rebound.

"Nash's defense against Hayward was actually successful!"

Judging from the picture, it is indeed Hayward who struck the iron under Nash's side interference.

Although in fact, the degree of interference from side interference like Nash is almost zero...

However, this does not prevent everyone from exclaiming.

The picture is Nash guarding Hayward!

"Oh my God, Nash, whose defense was about to collapse in the second quarter, actually used defense as soon as the third quarter started, destroying the Jazz's carefully laid out offensive tactics at halftime!"

The on-site commentators, the Van Gundy brothers, were all shocked.

The Lakers DJ on site was also surprised.

The Lakers fans at the scene also became noisy, driven by the on-site DJ.

At this time, Nash, who had just finished defending Hayward, had a blank mind.

He actually managed to defend himself...

Nash remembered what the young head coach said to him.

start running!

I can actually still run!

My running is really useful!

Nash turned sideways and looked at the Lakers bench not far away. At this time, the young rookie head coach was standing and giving him a thumbs up.

"This is a good opportunity to fight back!"

Nash withdrew his moved gaze and shouted loudly.

This is the first time he has yelled at his teammates like this since he came to the Lakers.

The two Jazz inside players just failed to grab the rebound and can't get back!

At this time, it was Gasol who got the ball with excellent passing ability!

Hearing Nash's roar, Gasol, who was about to hand the ball to Nash, understood and threw the basketball directly into the frontcourt.

Previously, Kobe, who had a keen sense of smell, had already rushed out and received Gasol's long pass just after passing the three-point line.

Catching the ball, lunging forward, shaking left and right, all in one go!

Picturesque European step!

Marvin Williams almost got dizzy!

If Kobe Bryant accelerates with nitrogen at this time, he can directly pass him and dunk!

But at this time, Kobe can no longer produce nitrogen-accelerating dunks like he did when he was young!

But that's okay!

He is equally sure about horseback riding and archery under the basket and fadeaway jump shots!

Faced with Kobe's picturesque horseback riding and archery drifting backwards, Marvin Williams has given up.

"Enter!"

In the air, Kobe threw the ball in his hand, stuck out his tongue, and was ready to celebrate!

The rhythm is so good!

Must enter!

"Dwight, follow up and grab the rebound!"

Farke!

Who is ruining the atmosphere?

Kobe stuck out his tongue in the air and looked back angrily. Who else could he be if he wasn't that rookie?

Bang!

Kobe, who fell to the ground, and Marvin Williams, who picked up the backboard, both looked in disbelief.

Howard, who followed up, was filled with regret.

Just now, he also thought that Kobe had such a good sense of rhythm that he would definitely make it, so he was a little lazy!

Oh!

what a pity!

Du Kang's eyes flashed on the sidelines.

Howard still failed to grab this offensive rebound.

The Lakers still couldn't lead the Jazz at this time.

One of his attempts to test the system failed.

So, as long as you are on track, you cannot change the general trend?

Like fate?

At the very least, his current ability cannot break his fate!

Even Kobe, he seemed unable to break it just now!

"Stable!"

Kobe doesn't know fate or not, nor does he believe in fate or fate.

After the start of the second half, the stronger he became, the more he wanted to prove himself.

After the third quarter, the Lakers and Jazz were still inseparable.

But Kobe's shooting percentage was 8 of 24, and he had already made 16 shots in the first three quarters.

This was the case when Kobe showed restraint in the second quarter.

If you look at it from a macro perspective, after making 3 of 3 shots in the opening game, Kobe made 5 of 21 shots from the next.
To be continued...