Chapter 258: The Green Army is toxic this season, and the Lakers may have gotten a villain script!
December 29, Staples Center Arena.
The Lakers' devilish schedule continues, this night, against the visiting Jazz.
Kobe got the script to start with one hand... no, pick the entire team with one hand. The situation was a bit strange and terrifying.
What AK47? What six-sided player? What Spider-Man? Under the impact of Kobe’s full firepower and superb performance, Kirilenko is nothing.
No problem, everyone eats sister-in-law... No, it was the night when we were eating dumplings. Kobe's three-pointer exploded and he entered the convulsion mode.
Kirilenko released the snake, and was immediately bombarded by Kobe's three-pointer. Kirilenko chose to stick close to him, and Kobe immediately broke through. Kirilenko followed up. Kobe fired the ball, but couldn't keep up, so he hit the basket...
3 of 4 three-pointers!
This is actually the three-point performance of Kobe, who had Jordan's destiny and Jordan's illness. What can you say to support it?
You can't stand it unless you can hit the ball with a wrench on the court.
Are you sure you're going to hit it with a wrench and just hit the ball?
All right!
It’s definitely not serious basketball!
Who made Kobe's performance abnormal? He made 5 of 8 shots in the first quarter and scored 13 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds. He led the Lakers to score 38 points in a single quarter. Not counting free throws, 25 points were related to Kobe. His teammates wanted to score.
, as long as you have hands.
One person has to fight five players and still knock them down. Kobe occasionally plays such superstar games.
What little fat guy Deron? What kind of anti-bone boy Buzebu? The offensive firepower produced by the new Utah duo was not enough to feed the cat in front of Kobe, and was dull and lackluster.
That's it?
Can Deron still make the All-Stars?
Can Boozer still make it to the All-Stars?
The momentum on the court and the combat power on the court are too far apart, right?
When you talk about a threesome, you're not talking about the same position.
I see.
If you can't compare to Kobe at the top, as long as you can compare to the other positions below, you will be an All-Star.
In the second quarter, with Kobe's momentum, the Lakers continued the offensive firepower of the first quarter. With their precise shooting from the outside, they kept hitting the basket and got a lot of free throws, beating the Jazz to a 37-25 shock wave.
In just the first half, the Lakers might have won the game.
You can even be more confident and eliminate the possibility. After all, the score is 75 to 48. The Lakers lead the Jazz by 27 points at halftime. Rounding it off, it is 30 points. What can the Jazz do to catch up?
Just in terms of the confidence to turn around and win, as long as Kobe is on the court, the Jazz players feel like they can't win.
As long as the courage of the Jazz players is not broken, coach Sloan will not surrender and let the main players play for about 25 minutes before benching them.
The score was 129 to 109. The Lakers had a 20-point advantage, slaughtering the Jazz and extending their winning streak to 13 games.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Kobe made 11 of 18 shots, 6 of 9 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 31 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Kobe in this mode is not often seen, and you can only admit that you are unlucky when you encounter it.
In addition, Su Bei made 6 of 10 shots, 5 of 8 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 17 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. He and Kobe formed a golden "splash" double-gun combination, scoring 48 points together, averaging 24 points.
With his performance, the Jazz did not lose unjustly.
After all, Boozer's 20 points and 11 rebounds, Deron's 6 points and 6 assists, and Kirilenko's 9 points and 3 rebounds were still not as good as the Lakers' golden double guns. This is outrageous in itself.
However, after seeing each other for three days, you should look at each other with new eyes.
On December 31st, at the Staples Center Arena, it stands to reason that after two days of separation, Kobe Bryant’s shot was scratched and his eyes were scratched before he could watch it again.
6 of 25 shots, 0 of 6 three-pointers, and 10 of 11 free throws made Kobe's scoring performance not so ugly. He scored 22 points, 4 assists and 6 rebounds. Compared with the previous two days, he was simply an angel.
, a devil, sharp, how did Kobe do it?
The key is still three points.
Kobe Bryant who has three-pointers is the best. Kobe Bryant who doesn't have three-pointers is just an average All-Star.
Of course, it also depends on which team you encounter.
You said you were playing the Celtics?
Oh, it's not unusual for Kobe to play like this.
With Ray Allen and Pierce on the outside for zone defense, and Garnett on the inside calming the basket in the penalty area, Kobe, without shooting, would indeed be a blacksmith.
Especially since the Celtics still don't care about martial ethics. Their lineup has changed, including Perkins, Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen, and Tony Allen.
The point guard position was not occupied by Rondo, but Tony Allen, who was 1.93 meters tall, had top defense, but was underestimated. Imagine the situation where the Celtics blocked the two-point area. Kobe had no three-pointers and mid-range shooting.
Facing an airtight defense again, it's no surprise that Kobe's shooting is so good.
However, no matter how tough Kobe is, this accident and surprise is not the biggest one!
The biggest surprise was that Bynum injured his knee and was sent off for inspection and repairs in the first half of the game.
You know, although Bynum's performance is unstable, the occasional "little shark" will turn into a "shark" and play an "OK combination" with Kobe. This is what the Lakers want to do in the playoffs.
Further is the key.
Without the blessing and basic support from the inside, relying solely on Kobe and Su Bei's prodding and shooting from the outside, as long as the opponent piles people into the penalty area, the Lakers' offense will lose half of its output.
In this game, the Celtics publicly executed the Lakers, putting the Lakers' biggest flaw on the table, but the Lakers couldn't handle it.
Golden Double Spear, all attacks are sent.
The score was 110 to 95. The Celtics turned away and defeated the Lakers with a 15-point advantage. While ending the Lakers' 13-game winning streak, they won the first place game and consolidated their first record in the league.
At this time, the Green Army has shown its invincible strength. Now it has 26 wins and only 3 losses. Who can be better than me?
Even if Zhang Lujun sings "How lonely it is to be invincible~", it is not considered arrogant, because their strength and record are so impressive, and it is not illegal to be arrogant!
This chapter is not over yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In this game, the Celtics also played their own winning formula. Pierce scored 33 points and 8 rebounds, and Garnett had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.
With 3 blocks and 2 steals, Ray Allen made 19 shots and 6 rebounds. The Big Three all broke out in one game, and their firepower was overwhelming.
On the Lakers side, in addition to Kobe's 22 points, there are two other people who scored in double figures. One is Odom's 14 points, and the other is Su Bei's 13 points. They are both from the Big Three. One is real and the other is fake.
Yes, the Lakers did not lose unfairly.
On the last day of 2007, the Lakers lost their winning streak, lost the opportunity to chase the top spot in the league, and even lost the confidence to win. This also made the Lakers management truly understand that relying only on a peak Kobe Bryant would lead to nothing.
Su Bei, a special role player, will not make it far into the playoffs.
At least, if they encounter this three-headed Celtics team, the Lakers can't beat them no matter what.
They met twice in the regular season, and the Lakers lost both games. The situation was controlled and crushed. The gap between the playoff level and the championship level is not a billion points.
Of course, what the Lakers don't know yet is that in Subei's previous life, it was in this game that Bynum injured his knee, laying the foundation for the Lakers to lose the entire season.
To put it bluntly, this Celtics team is simply poisonous.
Don't ask, just ask, the 2007/08 season may have received God's care.
Compared to the Celtics who got the protagonist's script, the Lakers simply got the villain's script.
At the end of the December schedule, the Lakers only lost one game and now have a record of 25 wins and 5 losses. If you have to pick a villain script, it is definitely the most failed villain script.
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Entering 2008, ESPN and Sports Illustrated released the new month's power rankings.
The Celtics, with 26 wins and 3 losses, continue to sit firmly in first place.
The Lakers ranked second with a record of 25 wins and 5 losses.
Ranked third is the Bobcats led by Chris Paul, which has only lost 8 games and won 22 games. It is also a very strong team.
The fourth Spurs and fifth Suns are both teams that have lost 9 games.
As for the Mavericks, Magic, Cavaliers, Jazz, and Pistons... their records have all dropped a lot, ranking 6-10.
Although the Lakers are ranked second in the league, Bynum's injury has been revealed and he will need to be out for 8 weeks before returning in March.
You know, Kwame Brown has just returned and was out for about 7 weeks. Now it's Bynum's turn. Together with Odom at the beginning of the season, the Lakers' interior lineup has been injured all over.
My luck is really weird and shabby.
Fortunately, after experiencing the big devil's schedule in November and the little devil's schedule in the latter stage of December, the Lakers' schedule has entered a sweet stage in the new year.
It can be predicted that in the first half of the January schedule, there will be no opponents to beat, and the Lakers should have another winning streak.
For the 2007/08 season, the Lakers have already saved up tickets for the playoffs.
Next, the coaching staff and management are thinking about the "long-term plan" and must consider the playoffs four months later.
The management is actively working on internal reinforcements.
The coaching level is also putting more effort into arranging troops, innovating and cultivating outside players.
Peng——!
New year and new atmosphere. In the morning of the first cup of 2008, Su Bei started by falling out of bed.
Fortunately, his handsome face is not broken, and his head is not broken either, so what is there to worry about?
Falling and beating is healthier!
Su Bei opened his eyes with a dull expression and did not continue to sleep. After washing and dressing, he immediately ran outside to look for food.
If you are not active in doing things, you have a problem with your brain. If you have a prosperous New Year, how can there be a problem?
Therefore, you must work actively.
While waiting for the meal, Su Bei had no time to waste. If he had to waste it, then wait until he retired!
Su Bei had an idea, opened the system page, and took a quick glance.
Name: Su Bei.
Position: Swingman.
Age:22.
Height: 1.99 meters.
Weight:97kg.
Wingspan: 2 meters 11.
Nationality: Chinese.
Already have rage points:.
Already have a favorable opinion value:.
The current ability value of the host [NBA Normal Level] is digitized as follows. (Note: [ ] contains potential.)
Already have skills: A-level three-pointers, B+ single defense, B-level air cuts, B+ mid-range shots, B-level breakthroughs.
Already have talents: A-level strength, B+ speed, B+ endurance, B+ bounce, B+ burst, B+ agility, B+ lateral movement. (Note: Only skills and talents above C level will be displayed)
In the next stage, the system unlocks the required anger points and the required favor points.
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“I’m one year older again, my youth is gone forever!
After more than a month of upgrading, I finally got back the attributes I had missed.
However, a month has passed and the energy accumulated is less than one-tenth of the upgraded energy. This is a bit outrageous!
In this way, including the 'qi' that increases the potential value, wouldn't it be three years before the next upgrade? How many three years does it take in a playing life?
Sure enough, lying down is the most delicious option!
It's just a pity that it's hard to give up on natural beauty. He's so handsome and has the burden of being an idol. Being a salted fish is a bit unaccustomed to him. Let's work hard for three more days!
To give the New Year a face, let’s work hard for another three years before we can get back on our feet!”
“My physical and technical attributes have only been improved through practice, but they have not improved.
Huh!
Suddenly, the technology breaks through from C-level to B-level. This can be considered a New Year's gift!
It just so happens that the team's coaching staff will increase my offensive burden, which is a good weapon..."
Bynum's injury gave the Lakers a wake-up call. Su Bei was also called by Jackson to talk about life and ideals alone. He analyzed the Lakers' current predicament and wanted to push Su Bei out to see if he could
You can't take on the important task of attacking alone like Kobe.
After all, Odom has a lot of talent, but he has never been able to realize it. The Lakers' patience is also limited. This person will never have enough ambition, will never focus mentally, and will never improve his skills... He will always be so far away from the All-Star.
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Rather than continuing to let Odom's talent fly for a while, it is better to give up the big one and practice with a small one. Regardless of whether he practices it or not, it will be a good thing for the Lakers to increase their strength.
"Let me play Kobe's position and let Kobe play as a support. No matter how you look at it, this tactical arrangement feels unreliable!
However, when there is no movement in the trading market, Kobe has no choice..."
From now on, Su Bei can go out and tell the media that I thought Kobe was here to help me.
Well, it seems wrong, it should be Kobe who said it.
Thinking of this, Su Bei's ambition was activated.
Entering January 2008, the Lakers were inactive for three days.
On training day, Phil Jackson's formation was a little strange.
Actually, Kwame Brown, Odom, Ariza, Su Bei and Kobe were ranked.
Kobe took up the point guard position, Su Bei took up the offensive scoring position, and Ariza also took up the position. It seems that Jackson only needs to practice the trumpet of Su Bei, and Ariza also needs to practice the trumpet.
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"It seems that the Lakers have regarded the Celtics as a false enemy.
It is indeed a good idea to let Kobe Bryant play point guard to deal with the Celtics' biggest weakness.
It’s just that Kobe is too strong, like a firefly in the night, so if he plays point guard, his opponents will treat him as a point guard?”
"However, if we continue to play with the original lineup, we will be dead if we encounter the Celtics. We have no choice but to become a live doctor..."
Over the next three days, the Lakers kept polishing their new lineup.
Su Bei's performance is average. After all, his on-ball offense is still half full of water. It is impossible to achieve a top-level performance.
Fortunately, Kobe played most of his games without the ball and was still a good offensive threat.
Moreover, over the past few days, Su Bei gradually realized that Kobe was not playing point guard at all, but like a free man on the football field who could choose to attack as he pleased.
And he, Su Bei, is probably just a liar.
However, no matter how you say it, it is foreseeable that Su Bei's role on the court will increase. Now it depends on whether Su Bei can grasp it. Attacking with the ball, especially for the Lakers, is still very deep.
Bang-dang——!
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Bang-dang——!
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Su Bei had a dull smile on his face. It is true that some offenses with the ball are not half as good as Kobe's, but comparison only hurts.
At the same time, I practiced the trumpet. Ariza's trumpet is very "iron". In the past few days of training, his "iron" style made Jackson shake his head, and Walton and Vujacic on the sidelines felt that I was cheating.
Me too.
In terms of offensive talent, Ariza is just a younger brother.
However, their physical talents did make the two of them feel: Zhuyu was by their side, and I looked dirty.
While training for the match, Kobe also gave Su Bei and Ariza some trouble.
Ariza practices shooting with Kobe.
Su Beigang followed Kobe to practice three-threat offense and unsolvable post-up techniques.
It's not as if Kobe is a good teacher, but self-confidence is definitely indispensable, and he is not afraid that Su Bei and Ariza will steal their lessons.
Don't ask, the question is that he doesn't care how strong his teammates are in one-on-one combat, because they are not as strong as him.