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Chapter 613 Mike Dunleavy's Decision!

"Haha! Coach Zhang is absolutely right!"

"However, we really have to thank the Clippers for not letting Su Hao play in this game. If that guy had been on the court, with his excellent rebounding ability, Bynum definitely wouldn't have been able to get that rebound so easily!" Yang Yi echoed with a smile.

After Kobe successfully made this crucial shot, the Clippers only had 10 seconds left to launch an attack.

At that moment, Rasul Butler quickly took possession of the ball and passed it to Curry without hesitation.

From that moment on, everyone's eyes were fixed on Curry.

Everyone seemed to have a feeling that Curry definitely wouldn't pass the ball.

Curry dribbled with one hand, speeding towards the frontcourt, while Lakers' Kobe and Fisher followed closely, forming a double-team around him.

Faced with such tight defense, Curry tried his best to break free, but several attempts were unsuccessful.

However, Curry did not panic at all. He gave his teammate Paul George, who was not far away, a sharp look, signaling for help.

Paul George, understanding immediately, rushed over and set up a solid screen for Curry.

With Paul George's perfect screen, Curry finally managed to find a fleeting opportunity to shoot.

In the blink of an eye, Curry jumped and shot without hesitation, completing the entire move in one smooth motion.

At this moment, the hearts of the entire audience were in their throats, time seemed to stand still, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the result of this crucial goal.

With a whoosh, the basketball shot like an arrow, flying past Kobe's outstretched fingertips at an astonishing speed and heading straight for the basket.

"Bang!"

With a crisp yet regrettable impact, the basketball, carrying countless hopes, bounced off the rim and failed to fall into the basket as expected.

"Beep!"

The whistle blows.

The second quarter ended.

The Clippers performed exceptionally well in the first half, finishing with a commanding 25-point lead.

As the halftime whistle blew, both teams' players returned to the locker room with slightly tired but determined steps.

The atmosphere in the locker room was slightly relaxed, but it was also filled with discussions about strategies for the second half.

Mike Dunleavy looked at Su Hao with a smile and said gently, "Su Hao, why don't you continue to rest on the bench for the third quarter? Give our new players some opportunities to train and grow!"

Hearing this, Su Hao smiled and readily nodded, "Okay, no problem!"

However, Curry, who was standing nearby, offered a different perspective.

He frowned, looking worried, and approached the coach, saying, "Coach, I don't think we can let Su Hao rest now! Think about it, we only lost that crucial rebound in that last possession because Su Hao wasn't on the court. If he continues to be off the court, we'll probably lose even more rebounds!"

After saying that, Curry looked anxiously at the coach, hoping to get a response that the decision would be changed.

At this moment, David Lee muttered under his breath, "That's right, Coach, Su Hao really can't rest yet! There are still two quarters left in the game! We can't wait until they've almost caught up before we think of bringing Su Hao back in to save the day, can we? That wouldn't be fair!"

Although his voice was not loud, his words still reached everyone's ears clearly.

Just as everyone was arguing, Gordon stepped forward and said, "Hey, all of you, stop talking! We have to listen to the coach's instructions, and don't forget, we're still leading by more than twenty points, what's there to be afraid of!"

The locker room fell silent for a moment after those words were spoken, but soon everyone was back to thinking about tactical adjustments.

If Su Hao, a key player, is indeed absent from the court, the situation for the Clippers will undoubtedly become extremely dire. First, they will lose at least one solid asset in rebounding.

After all, Su Hao has always been a key player in the team's rebounding battle thanks to his outstanding height and jumping ability.

With him off the court, the Clippers will likely be at a significant disadvantage in the rebounding battle.

Secondly, from a scoring perspective, Su Hao's departure also means a significant decrease in scoring consistency.

In the past, Su Hao has always been able to contribute significant points to the team through his consistent shooting percentage and clutch drives to the basket. However, with him unavailable, the Clippers' offense may fall into some disarray and confusion.

This situation gave the Lakers an excellent opportunity to close the gap.

Facing the Clippers' defense missing Su Hao, the Lakers players might find it easier to break through their defense and gradually narrow the gap.

After a heated and in-depth discussion, the team finally decided to follow the coach's pre-arranged tactics, leaving Su Hao on the bench to wait for his turn, while Aldridge would continue to play in Su Hao's place.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the Lakers' locker room was particularly heavy and oppressive.

The reason is simple: they are now facing the difficult situation of being down by more than 20 points at halftime.

It's worth noting that the Lakers suffered a heavy defeat against the Clippers when they last played in this arena.

This time, seeing the situation in the game seemingly heading in the direction of defeat again, the team members were naturally extremely heavy-hearted.

Looking at his teammates around him, each with a somber and expressionless face, Kobe, as the team's core player, could no longer suppress his anxiety and broke the silence to encourage them: "Brothers, let's all cheer up! We haven't lost yet!"

The game is only halfway through, and we still have two full quarters to fight for and turn the tide. We absolutely still have a chance to win!

Despite Kobe's passionate and determined words, his teammates did not react enthusiastically.

Because they knew very well that Kobe's words of encouragement alone could not truly change the current unfavorable situation on the court.

To achieve a comeback and surpass the opponent, the only way is for all team members to work together and give their all.

Even if he scored at the last moment, it was only because Su Hao was not on the court.

That's why they were given this opportunity.

As time went on, the third quarter was about to begin.

Both sides returned to the field one after another.