Mutombo and Hayes discussed their career accolades, while Adelman worried about Brooks.

Little Black Bean has just found its rhythm...

They're hoping he can perform well in the playoffs.

While Mutombo and Hayes were chatting, Brooks was intercepted by Wei Guo again. Wei Guo's move was so fast that even Adelman couldn't see it... Does this mean... Wei Guo has played for seven seasons and still hasn't used his full strength?

If that's really the case, it would be terrifying!!!

No wonder Wei Guo chose to retire; they're not even in the same league and don't deserve to play the same ball.

“Jackson…”

Adelman patted Jackson on the shoulder and said, "You play the remaining three quarters. Let Brooks rest."

Jackson entered the league in 1997. Although he was always a role player, he was still a veteran with a relatively stable mentality. He wouldn't be so easily defeated by Wei Guo. If you can't win a game, you have to pay attention to protecting the players, both physically and mentally.

......

With 7 seconds left in the first quarter, Scola took on Bynum one-on-one under the basket.

Shake left and right...

Bynum was completely disoriented. Scola circled around to the other side of the basket and hooked the ball with a reverse hook!

*Smack!!!*

Wei Guo leaped forward and slammed the ball onto the backboard.

With one second left, Wei Guo powerfully threw the ball forward... knowledgeable spectators immediately stood up.

"Whoosh!!!"

Not only is it connected to the network, but it's also hollow.

31:26!!

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led by 5 points.

......

The players returned to their benches, and Bynum walked straight towards the Rockets' side.

"Idiot..."

Kobe yelled, "Come back here!"

Ever since that successful eavesdropping on the opponent's tactics, Bynum has been enjoying eavesdropping ever since. He was caught by Garnett again and got kicked in the butt.

that's all...

Bynum has repeatedly failed to learn his lesson.

He's already on the blacklist of another 29 teams, so when playing against the Lakers, the opposing head coach will first have to check where Bynum is.

Bynum said, feeling wronged, "I wasn't trying to eavesdrop on the tactics. I just wanted to tell the Rockets that we're going to let them win tonight... They shouldn't give up too early, otherwise the game won't be fun."

“It’s no use telling Adelman this.”

Gentry had already seen through everything: "Yao Ming and McGrady won't play more than 6 minutes in the second quarter... As for Brooks, he probably won't play anymore."

The outcome of this game won't affect the Rockets' ranking, but the Lakers can't afford to lose... If the Rockets try to force it, it's like an egg hitting a rock. The rock is fine, but if the egg breaks, they won't be able to make the playoffs. The only thing that worries Gentry is that if Yao Ming rests, Mutombo will have to play.

If this guy gets a few more blocks... he'll really be lacking in romance.

......

As Gentry predicted, the Rockets used an all-sub lineup in the second quarter.

Not only Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, but also Luis Scola, Shane Battier, and Chris Brooks didn't play... Dikembe Mutombo came off the bench.

Rockets on offense!

Veteran Jackson still had a significant gap to close against Paul. After some physical contact, Jackson almost made a mistake and hastily passed the ball to Hayes. Hayes was driving to the basket over Bynum when Wei Guo suddenly appeared on Hayes' right side and steal the ball from Hayes' hands like a ghost.

Hayes' hands went limp, and the basketball was gone.

"Too fast..."

Adelman looked closely and said, "It seems... they didn't cut Hayes's hand at all!"

Professional players have hands big enough to wrap the ball in two, but Hayes, despite having the ball with both hands, was cleanly and decisively cut away by Wei Guo. Moreover... Wei Guo anticipated Hayes' attack route.

After stealing the ball from Wei Guo, Landry ran back to the backcourt to stop Wei Guo's fast break. Although Landry is only 2.06 meters tall, he weighs 230 kilograms. He is not only strong in appearance, but also in reality. He is strong enough to hold his own against some centers. He waited for Wei Guo near the free throw line.

Reaching out...

Landry wanted to win the ball back!

This level of defense couldn't interfere with Wei Guo. He only needed to circle behind his back to easily get past Landry. After driving to the basket, Wei Guo flicked the ball, sending it flying towards the upper left of the backboard. After grazing the backboard, the ball fell towards the basket with backspin.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

This is a jelly basket...

The so-called "jelly layup" involves using a rapid flick of the wrist at the moment of the layup to give the ball a backspin, thus changing the trajectory of the basketball. Michael Jordan made several similar layups in the early 1990s, but it was Wei Guo who truly perfected the jelly layup and introduced it to the basketball world.

Landry was stunned!

The move of dribbling behind someone's back to get past them is common, but how did they manage to complete that layup? Is this basketball or ping-pong...? Can someone really play basketball this fancy?!

......

Kobe commented, "Wei is having fun... he's enjoying the game."

"I do hope the Rockets can step up their game and not let it end too early."

Cummings pointed at the stat sheet, “3 steals, 4 blocks... still a long way off.”

......

Adelman really didn't want to let the starters play. Seven minutes into the second quarter, the Rockets were down by 16 points, but he still hadn't substituted Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady back in.

It doesn't really matter whether McGrady plays or not...

The Lakers' perimeter game is too strong. Paul, Kobe, and Wei Guo are a formidable trio that make the Lakers' perimeter defense impenetrable. McGrady has no chance to contribute. Only Yao Ming can compete with him in the paint. Whether it's Gasol or Bynum, they are at a disadvantage against Yao Ming. Relying on Mutombo is not an option. He's almost fifty years old and his performance has declined significantly.

9 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals, and 5 blocks!

With just one more steal, Wei Guo could complete Kirilenko's 5x5 stat line, which he could dictate wherever he went.

The most terrifying steal in the league happened here. Jackson broke through and passed the ball to Scola. The moment Scola grabbed the ball with both hands, Wei Guo's big hand also reached out and grabbed the basketball with Scola. Scola had both hands, while Wei Guo had one hand, but Wei Guo exerted force and forcefully pulled the ball out of Scola's hands.

This shot was instantly magnified on the big screen, making it visible to everyone.

Holy crap!!!

The stadium was filled with gasps of amazement.

"impossible!"

Adelman tore at his hair, "Absolutely impossible!"

Even if Scola didn't get a firm grip, how much strength do professional players have? Even when holding the ball with both hands, they might not be able to cut it off with force. Yet Wei Guo managed to grab the ball with just one hand. How much finger strength does that require?