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Chapter 119 120. The Challenge of AT&T Arena
Chapter 119 120. The Challenge of AT&T Arena
AT&T Center Arena.
The Spurs are a team with a long history. Since the ABA era, their predecessor, the Dallas Bushes, have been active in American professional basketball.
Five championships give the Spurs the confidence to wrestle with any team, and they have the current top coach Popovich, a wise old man with white hair.
The Spurs dynasty, which had four championships in nine years, with the retirement of Duncan and others, the aura of this team seems to be gradually fading.
But even so, no team dares to underestimate them.
Compared with the seasoned Spurs, this mixed rookie and rookie Lakers team is slightly immature.
Lin Feng was very relaxed. After the appearance ceremony, he had been doing shooting practice. The nerves of the others were tense. Everyone knew that a fierce battle was about to come.
James passed him by. Lin Feng was somewhat unhappy about Paul's incident before, but that is all in the past, and one must always look forward.
"Are you ready, young man?" James smiled faintly.
Lin Feng smiled back, "I thought you would beat me up because of Paul, but you didn't."
James laughed, "You and Chris? I think it is understandable for men to do anything on the court. I am as passionate as you at the age of 20 and like to express my emotions on the court. Now I am old."
Lin Feng understood that Lao Zhan worked hard to play the role of team leader and guide the young people of the team to the right path.
The Spurs had two wins and two losses in the first four games, which is very good for the team lineup. After breaking up with Leonard, they withdrew from the championship.
The Lakers, the "Public Opinion Champion" during the offseason, are currently under a lot of pressure. Kobe joked on the famous show "Chicken Feather Show" a week ago that if the Lakers started with a five-game losing streak, then he would consider coming back to save the team.
Now, however, the team has done it.
Kobe had to pretend to pack his luggage at home and prepare to return to the court with his fat body.
Good brother Josh Hart continued to replace Pope in the starting lineup, partnering with Ball in the backcourt.Pope's situation in the team is very embarrassing. He has the second highest salary in the team but can't perform as he should.
Wharton can only use newcomers in the absence of major generals.
The return of ball brother Ball is good news for the team. The Lakers need the defense of the No. 17 pick in [-] years.
For the Spurs, Bertans, who made 48.5% of his three-pointers, entered the starting lineup. The Latvian shooter is very popular with Spurs fans.
Their ace double virtue debuted, DeRozan was unsmiling, with a tight face all the time, and performed well after swapping clubs with Leonard, which temporarily soothed the trauma of losing Leonard to the fans.
Lin Feng understands that Leonard in the previous life helped the Raptors win the first championship trophy in team history, which made countless fans feel complicated. They had to accept that DeRozan was just a star player, not a superstar.
Standing in the backcourt, James was rubbing his hands. It could be seen that he was holding his breath. The team fell into the abyss, and the pressure on the leader was undoubtedly the greatest.
Rondo was sitting on the bench, and the two leaned against each other, chatting occasionally. The two of them will form the Lakers' backup backcourt today.
On the first offense in the opening game, Bertans threw a three-pointer without hesitation, but it missed a lot.
Lao Zhan accepted the backcourt rebound and advanced quickly, trying to bring the rhythm of the game.Under Popovich's training, the Spurs still maintain a classical style of play, playing positional warfare centered on the double virtues that are quite accurate in the middle distance.
Popovich has expressed his hatred of three-pointers more than once. He is one of the coaches who dislike the small ball era the most.
If the pace slows down, it is undoubtedly what the old man wants to see, but the Lakers are a team that flies into the sky and plays fast break.
James drove straight in, facing Adelaide who was double-teaming, and gave the ball to McGee, who scored an easy layup.
Then the Spurs' DeRozan rushed to the basket and gave the ball to Forbes in the corner, but the three-pointer still missed.
"The Spurs are not a three-point team, and our pressure will be much less." Rondo said on the sidelines. He explained the game to his teammates at any time and told them what the best option was.
The rookies, including Lin Feng, listened carefully, and Rondo still had great prestige in the team.
Kuzma is very active on the court. Yingge's suspension gave him a chance, and he also grasped it. Since the start, he has averaged 22 points per game and has become the team's second scoring point. The efficiency is much higher than Yingge.
With Ball's return, Luke Walton ushered in the troubles of happiness again. He is an egalitarian and likes to be equal among rookies, share playing time evenly, and grow together.
But there is no doubt that it will not work in a giant team like the Lakers. Los Angeles is full of spotlights, which will infinitely magnify the shortcomings.
To be honest, in Lin Feng's eyes, Kuzma is the player with the best chemical reaction with James in the team. His consciousness can match No.1 in the league, and the two often play exquisite cooperation.
Yingge is more suitable for fighting alone. He is tall and has long arms, so it is easier to taste the sweetness in the misplacement, just like Durant is misplaced when he hits everyone.
The best Lakers lineup in Lin Feng's mind is James, Big McGee, Kuzma, Hart and himself.
He believes that this lineup can create a high-efficiency offensive score. Although the defense will be overwhelmed, but with him as the chosen son, I believe it will not be too ugly.
The scores on the field rose alternately, and both teams were slow to warm up. Many attempts of three-pointers failed, which is a routine operation for the Lakers.
The court has gradually become a confrontation between James and DeRozan. The two are gaining momentum. You come and I give each other the response ball.
Spurs fans are much more peaceful than those in Houston. They will not interfere too much when the away team is attacking, and they can watch the whole game quietly even if the home team is behind by a big score.
About ten meters away from Lin Feng, Lin Feng met Tim Duncan, a familiar hero of the Spurs dynasty. He seemed to have come to the team for a meal again. It is said that someone has seen him looking around with a lunch box outside the team cafeteria many times. Duncan with a dazed expression.
He appeared on the sidelines with Manu Ginobili, who had just announced his retirement three months ago.
Duncan can be regarded as an absolute memory of Lin Feng's student days in his last life. He was the number one pick in 97 and was full of honors. His No. 21 jersey floated above the AT&T Arena.
A great player worthy of respect, Lin Feng even had the urge to ask him for a group photo after the game.
Halfway through the first quarter on the court, James made a breakthrough to get a free throw. He has scored 8 points so far, helping the team lead 19 to 16 by three points.
Lao Zhan has always been expressionless and extremely devoted, making people seem to see the Heat No. 12 who showed the "eye of death" in the Eastern Conference Finals in 6.
"Today's game will be unusual, I have already foreseen it." Lin Feng said to himself.
Rondo next to him glanced at him, then nodded.
The entire Lakers bench can feel the ruthlessness of James. He has only one goal, and that is to take the victory from San Antonio.
After making a free throw, Walton called Rondo away. He was about to play, and the time for Lin Feng to play was getting closer and closer.
(End of this chapter)
AT&T Center Arena.
The Spurs are a team with a long history. Since the ABA era, their predecessor, the Dallas Bushes, have been active in American professional basketball.
Five championships give the Spurs the confidence to wrestle with any team, and they have the current top coach Popovich, a wise old man with white hair.
The Spurs dynasty, which had four championships in nine years, with the retirement of Duncan and others, the aura of this team seems to be gradually fading.
But even so, no team dares to underestimate them.
Compared with the seasoned Spurs, this mixed rookie and rookie Lakers team is slightly immature.
Lin Feng was very relaxed. After the appearance ceremony, he had been doing shooting practice. The nerves of the others were tense. Everyone knew that a fierce battle was about to come.
James passed him by. Lin Feng was somewhat unhappy about Paul's incident before, but that is all in the past, and one must always look forward.
"Are you ready, young man?" James smiled faintly.
Lin Feng smiled back, "I thought you would beat me up because of Paul, but you didn't."
James laughed, "You and Chris? I think it is understandable for men to do anything on the court. I am as passionate as you at the age of 20 and like to express my emotions on the court. Now I am old."
Lin Feng understood that Lao Zhan worked hard to play the role of team leader and guide the young people of the team to the right path.
The Spurs had two wins and two losses in the first four games, which is very good for the team lineup. After breaking up with Leonard, they withdrew from the championship.
The Lakers, the "Public Opinion Champion" during the offseason, are currently under a lot of pressure. Kobe joked on the famous show "Chicken Feather Show" a week ago that if the Lakers started with a five-game losing streak, then he would consider coming back to save the team.
Now, however, the team has done it.
Kobe had to pretend to pack his luggage at home and prepare to return to the court with his fat body.
Good brother Josh Hart continued to replace Pope in the starting lineup, partnering with Ball in the backcourt.Pope's situation in the team is very embarrassing. He has the second highest salary in the team but can't perform as he should.
Wharton can only use newcomers in the absence of major generals.
The return of ball brother Ball is good news for the team. The Lakers need the defense of the No. 17 pick in [-] years.
For the Spurs, Bertans, who made 48.5% of his three-pointers, entered the starting lineup. The Latvian shooter is very popular with Spurs fans.
Their ace double virtue debuted, DeRozan was unsmiling, with a tight face all the time, and performed well after swapping clubs with Leonard, which temporarily soothed the trauma of losing Leonard to the fans.
Lin Feng understands that Leonard in the previous life helped the Raptors win the first championship trophy in team history, which made countless fans feel complicated. They had to accept that DeRozan was just a star player, not a superstar.
Standing in the backcourt, James was rubbing his hands. It could be seen that he was holding his breath. The team fell into the abyss, and the pressure on the leader was undoubtedly the greatest.
Rondo was sitting on the bench, and the two leaned against each other, chatting occasionally. The two of them will form the Lakers' backup backcourt today.
On the first offense in the opening game, Bertans threw a three-pointer without hesitation, but it missed a lot.
Lao Zhan accepted the backcourt rebound and advanced quickly, trying to bring the rhythm of the game.Under Popovich's training, the Spurs still maintain a classical style of play, playing positional warfare centered on the double virtues that are quite accurate in the middle distance.
Popovich has expressed his hatred of three-pointers more than once. He is one of the coaches who dislike the small ball era the most.
If the pace slows down, it is undoubtedly what the old man wants to see, but the Lakers are a team that flies into the sky and plays fast break.
James drove straight in, facing Adelaide who was double-teaming, and gave the ball to McGee, who scored an easy layup.
Then the Spurs' DeRozan rushed to the basket and gave the ball to Forbes in the corner, but the three-pointer still missed.
"The Spurs are not a three-point team, and our pressure will be much less." Rondo said on the sidelines. He explained the game to his teammates at any time and told them what the best option was.
The rookies, including Lin Feng, listened carefully, and Rondo still had great prestige in the team.
Kuzma is very active on the court. Yingge's suspension gave him a chance, and he also grasped it. Since the start, he has averaged 22 points per game and has become the team's second scoring point. The efficiency is much higher than Yingge.
With Ball's return, Luke Walton ushered in the troubles of happiness again. He is an egalitarian and likes to be equal among rookies, share playing time evenly, and grow together.
But there is no doubt that it will not work in a giant team like the Lakers. Los Angeles is full of spotlights, which will infinitely magnify the shortcomings.
To be honest, in Lin Feng's eyes, Kuzma is the player with the best chemical reaction with James in the team. His consciousness can match No.1 in the league, and the two often play exquisite cooperation.
Yingge is more suitable for fighting alone. He is tall and has long arms, so it is easier to taste the sweetness in the misplacement, just like Durant is misplaced when he hits everyone.
The best Lakers lineup in Lin Feng's mind is James, Big McGee, Kuzma, Hart and himself.
He believes that this lineup can create a high-efficiency offensive score. Although the defense will be overwhelmed, but with him as the chosen son, I believe it will not be too ugly.
The scores on the field rose alternately, and both teams were slow to warm up. Many attempts of three-pointers failed, which is a routine operation for the Lakers.
The court has gradually become a confrontation between James and DeRozan. The two are gaining momentum. You come and I give each other the response ball.
Spurs fans are much more peaceful than those in Houston. They will not interfere too much when the away team is attacking, and they can watch the whole game quietly even if the home team is behind by a big score.
About ten meters away from Lin Feng, Lin Feng met Tim Duncan, a familiar hero of the Spurs dynasty. He seemed to have come to the team for a meal again. It is said that someone has seen him looking around with a lunch box outside the team cafeteria many times. Duncan with a dazed expression.
He appeared on the sidelines with Manu Ginobili, who had just announced his retirement three months ago.
Duncan can be regarded as an absolute memory of Lin Feng's student days in his last life. He was the number one pick in 97 and was full of honors. His No. 21 jersey floated above the AT&T Arena.
A great player worthy of respect, Lin Feng even had the urge to ask him for a group photo after the game.
Halfway through the first quarter on the court, James made a breakthrough to get a free throw. He has scored 8 points so far, helping the team lead 19 to 16 by three points.
Lao Zhan has always been expressionless and extremely devoted, making people seem to see the Heat No. 12 who showed the "eye of death" in the Eastern Conference Finals in 6.
"Today's game will be unusual, I have already foreseen it." Lin Feng said to himself.
Rondo next to him glanced at him, then nodded.
The entire Lakers bench can feel the ruthlessness of James. He has only one goal, and that is to take the victory from San Antonio.
After making a free throw, Walton called Rondo away. He was about to play, and the time for Lin Feng to play was getting closer and closer.
(End of this chapter)
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