056 Pre-match plan
Wang Dazhi: “This is all the work arranged by Mr. Ku!
After all, we represent the image of the Los Angeles Lakers, and I must leave a good impression on their tennis rookies!
Besides, aren't you in contact with Brandi, who you met at the prom? I remember she came to Los Angeles to see you a few days ago!
Are you still embarrassed to talk to me?"
Wang Dazhi is right about this, he is indeed following the order to flirt with girls.
Kobe: "I don't care what you say, I want to experience what it feels like to touch the O'Brien Cup more than a woman?"
Kobe was a natural competitor. When he was discussing women, he was always thinking about winning a championship!
As for Brandi, she is not that important in Kobe's life yet.
Wang Dazhi: "There will be champions, and there will be women too!"
Wang Dazhi felt that he could not leave anything behind.
The two practiced hard until noon, then bought pizza for the team's big bosses and boarded the plane.
The large pizza Kobe ate was like a shrunken braised naan in the hands of the shark. Mr. Big Diesel ate three in one go. After all, with the displacement here, it is reasonable to eat more.
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But among tomorrow's opponents, there is someone who can eat better than Shaquille O'Neal, and that is the flying pig Charles Barkley!
Everyone knows the grudge between Shaquille O'Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon, and everyone wants to perform well in such a grudge game. After all, there are not many opportunities to make the boss of the team look good.
Anyone who is comfortable in the team must seize such opportunities.
The Houston Rockets, who have gone through a major trade in the off-season, are in the spotlight. Charles Barkley, who has lost his long-cherished dream of winning the championship, is also working extra hard this season. It will be difficult to win a victory in Houston.
After arriving in Houston, the whole team checked into the hotel to rest. Early the next morning, coach Delmar Harris organized training in the training hall arranged by the Rockets.
Delmar Harris: "Tonight's game is very important to us, the Houston Rockets will probably directly become our playoff opponent.
The Rockets' lineup has undergone great changes. Their inside strength is currently one of the strongest in the league. This will create great difficulties for us. Our inside offense and defense will definitely encounter tremendous pressure. Please do your best.
Be mentally prepared.
If we want to win the game, we must focus on defense. They also have Drexler who can score more than 20 points. A troika-type team like this will test our defensive integrity.
No matter how we match up tonight, we have to defend alone, and the players on the court try not to attack from the side. The three core players of the Rockets have very good passing ability. Once we let them play a good coordination, we will be very passive.
The Rockets have three All-Star players, and we must ensure defensive pressure on these three people. Shaq, each of us believes in your ability, and you will be better than Olajuwon.
Elden, you have to pay attention to Barkley's three-pointers. He has made many key mid-range shots in the previous six games.
As for Drexler, leave it to Kobe. Kobe, you will replace Cedric as the starter today. Remember, your most important task today is to defend Drexler."
Kobe nodded fiercely at the head coach.
When Delmar Harris said this, Cedric Ceballos showed a very unhappy look and was pushed to the bench by a seventeen-year-old rookie. This was something that the former slam dunk king could not accept.
However, whether he accepts it or not is not a concern of the coaching staff. Cedric Ceballos's ups and downs are the biggest reason why he fell out of the starting lineup.
Delma Harris will not stop speaking just because Cedric Ceballos is unhappy.
Delmar Harris: "As for the other two perimeter players the Rockets have sent, I don't care who they are. The arrival of Charles Barkley has made these two positions the Rockets' biggest weaknesses.
Nick, Eddie, you two must play a more important role on the offensive end. You must not only seize opportunities, but also create opportunities. Your performance will directly determine the direction of tonight's game.
Wang, if Shaq and Eldon get into foul trouble, you will get more playing time, so you have to be mentally prepared.
This starting lineup is a brand-new attempt. When Shaq feels good, play him in the low post. Eldon should pick and roll for Nick and Eddie. Kobe, you have to consume Drakes through constant running without the ball.
Le's physical strength.
Nick, I hope you can see more of Kobe when he has the ball. If Kobe can cause problems for Drexler without the ball, that will be a major benefit for us.
That’s all I have to say, do you have any questions?”
Delma Harris has touched on almost all the important points, and of course everyone will not have any problems.
With the emergence of Wang Dazhi, Kobe not only played a higher-level rookie season, but he also experienced the main position earlier.
As the leader of the team, Shaq O'Neal must say something before such an important game.
Shaquille O'Neal: "My brothers, I know that no matter who mentions Hakeem Olajuwon, they will mention that he is the best center in the league who swept Shaq in the Finals!
In fact, I don't shy away from this. Being able to defeat Big Dream and win the championship is the only reason why I am here. We must defeat our opponents in tonight's game. We need to build the belief in winning the championship through such a game!
The Rockets, who have won six consecutive games, are indeed very strong, so we must perform even better. I will destroy Houston's inside line!
We will definitely win today!"
Shark O'Neal's speech was very contagious, and the Lakers players were all excited.
Everyone's subjective initiative has been mobilized, and everyone was in excellent condition during the morning training session.
NBA players' biological clocks are very accurate, and night game time is when they are most energetic. The Lakers players all look competitive, and the Houston Rockets have shown no sign of weakness, winning seven consecutive victories at home.
will be their only goal.
This highly anticipated game will be broadcast live on TNT to the world. The commentators for this game will be Magic Johnson, Moses Malone and Larry Bird. As the legendary superstar of the Houston Rockets, Moses.
It's perfect for Malone to commentate on this game.
Players from both teams ran out of the tunnel and began to warm up. The Rockets fans were quite enthusiastic at this time. When Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley and Clyde Drexler entered the stadium
Chapter completed!