Thanks to the nine recovery crystal bricks from the "different space", Tang Qian's injuries were almost healed the next day.
Compared with the last injury, recovering from a "flesh injury" is simply "overkill".
This time due to schedule issues, the Lakers had several days off, and the next game, on February 19, was still against the Phoenix Suns.
It is not uncommon in the NBA to play against the same team consecutively during the regular season. Usually they are played at home and away from home. The next stop for the Lakers is to move to Phoenix to challenge at the Western Arena.
Phoenix Suns.
Facing the loss in the last game, the Suns team was "watching with eagerness" and "gearing their fists", as if they wanted to successfully revenge at home.
For the Los Angeles Lakers, there is very unfavorable news today. In addition to Andrew Bynum being injured in the last game and unable to play, the team leader Black Mamba also suddenly contracted the flu and was hospitalized by the team doctor.
Banned from the game. As a result, the Lakers lost two starters in a row. Tonight's battle has already cast a shadow before it even begins.
Mike Brown is also in trouble. In fact, he is originally a coach who is good at defense. Now that the two major offensive arrows are on truce, he has lost his confidence.
Recalling what Kobe Bryant said to himself a few days ago, Mike Brown felt "heartbroken" and decided to use this game as a favor.
"Paul, Kobe and Bynum are not here, so tonight the team depends on you!" Mike Brown walked up to Pau Gasol and said seriously.
"Okay, no problem, coach! I will definitely play well!" Upon hearing this, the Spaniard immediately said with a happy face.
"Well, with your words, I feel relieved." Mike Brown patted Gasol on the shoulder and said.
Tonight's game does not receive much attention in the United States, so the national live broadcast is not ranked high.
But on the other side of the Pacific, the situation is different.
Even before the game started, the forums, forums, and online live broadcast rooms were already bustling with activity.
"Today's game is very important for Tang Ji! It's the deadline for the ten-day contract! He must perform well!"
"Yes, the outcome of this game is not the key. For Tang Qi, the most critical task tonight is to brush up the data!!! Only by brushing up good data will he have great hope of staying in the NBA.
ah!!!"
"I heard that several other teams are also interested in Tang Qi. I don't know if it is true or not?"
"That's true, but I heard that the reason why they are interested in Tang Ji is not to strengthen the team, but for our Chinese market!"
"Damn! The Americans are still so disgusting. Do they really regard Chinese players as 'mascots'?"
"There is no way. Since Yao Ming, the Chinese market in the NBA has been declining. It is reasonable to distrust Tang Ji."
"Hey, everyone should stop thinking about other things and focus on the next game first. No matter where you go, you must have excellent data!"
"It makes sense, please help Tang Jijia!"
…
"Hello everyone, this is the Chao Ting Sports Channel. I am your good friend Meteor Rain. The person next to me is still Director Zhang Weiping."
"Good morning everyone." Zhang Weiping also waved and said hello.
"The upcoming game will affect the hearts of countless Chinese fans. Tang Qian's ten-day short contract is about to expire. I wonder what Coach Zhang thinks of this Chinese guy's NBA prospects?" Meteor Rain sat on the table.
asked aside.
"It's really hard to say." Zhang Weiping said: "Why do you say that? First, it is difficult to stand out as a 'Ten-Day Player' in the NBA. How difficult is it? Counting the entire NBA history, how can a 'Ten-Day Player' be successful?
There are very few who are slightly famous. For example, taking jersey retirement as an example, I remember that only three players who signed ten-day short contracts had their jersey numbers retired. They are Bobby Fiers,
Avery Johnson, and Brad Davis. If the regulations were more stringent, and non-draft players like Tang Qian were left, only Avery Johnson would be left in NBA history. And every year with the NBA
How many 'Ten-Day Players' are signed? Countless! Far more than the number of people in the annual draft! From here we can see how difficult it is for 'Ten-Day Players' to stay in the NBA for a long time.
!”
"In that case, Tang Ji's NBA prospects are really not optimistic!" Meteor Rain said.
"You can't say that." Zhang Weiping continued: "There are not all 'ten-day players' who have performed well in NBA history. If we lower the standards a little, there will be many people. For example, those who have won 96-97 MIP
After Isaac Austin was drafted by the Jazz in the second round in 1991, he was not reused because of his weak physical condition, and his average playing time per game was very limited. This person also has a temper, and he gets angry when he is angry.
He actually chose to leave the NBA to develop in the European leagues. Don't tell me. Two years later, because his strength increased sharply and his confrontational nature was far greater than before, he was valued by the 'magic fortune teller' Parker Riley and gave him a contract.
A 10-day contract. Unexpectedly, the Heat found a treasure at this time. In only 22 minutes of playing time per game, Isaac Austin could actually contribute 9.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, and he also made a field goal.
The rate exceeded 50%. Upon seeing this, Riley immediately made the decision and signed Austin for two years. Little did he know that this guy would be even more powerful the next year, and his data would rise again, directly to the level of 13.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. In the end, Isaac O.
Sting ended his career in Memphis, earning a total salary of more than 20 million US dollars in nine years, which is enough to be called a 'perfect curtain call'."
Listening to the "old man" next to him read out a series of digital data fluently, Mei Xingyu secretly admired him in his heart. If it were him himself, facing the computer, he probably wouldn't be able to read so smoothly! He was known as "Director Zhang", and he really had two brushes.
It’s not covered!
"Then I would like to ask Director Zhang, have there been people like this in the NBA in recent years?" Meteor Rain continued to ask.
"Of course there is. For example, the well-known Laga Bell signed a ten-day short contract after losing the draft in 1999. Through his own efforts, he was even selected to the first team of the All-Defensive Team in the 2006-2007 season.
Well, a career salary of more than 35 million US dollars is generous enough." Zhang Weiping blurted out without hesitation.
"In that case, Tang Qian still has hope."
"That's right, everything depends on human effort, just take it step by step and be down-to-earth."
"Oh, the game has started. Let's take a look at the Lakers' lineup today, Troy Murphy, Pau Gasol, Ci Shiping, Derek Fisher, Luke Walton... Director Zhang,
Kobe Bryant didn't play today?" Meteor Rain said.
"According to the latest news from the front, Kobe was stopped from playing this game by the team doctor because he suddenly caught the flu." Zhang Weiping replied.
"In this case, it will be difficult for the Lakers to beat tonight!" Meteor Rain said: "Without Bynum and Kobe, the Lakers' offense is bound to have a crisis. I don't know what coach Mike Brown will do.
How to arrange the troops? Let us wait and see together!"
Compared with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Phoenix Suns' lineup is much more complete. The five starters they lined up are the same as in the previous game. They are still PG Steve Nash, SG Jared Dudley, SF Grant Hill, and PF Channing.
Frye C. Marcin Gortat.
Logically speaking, when the team leader is absent, the remaining players should "share the same hatred" and "united as one". Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers do not have this tradition. Without the leader to hold the line, the "lazy energy" of most of the players is instantly stimulated. The so-called
This is the current situation of "Purple and Gold Nobles".
In the NBA, every team has its own unique culture and atmosphere, and the city of Angels, where people are lavished with money and entertainment, is naturally the two keywords of "indulgence" and "libertine". So most players come here
Here, it is not impossible to be affected by off-field factors, leading to a decline in form, abnormal performance, or even being addicted to nightlife. Therefore, in Los Angeles, there must be a "paranoid" to lead the team and lead by example in order to make this team
The team is moving forward normally. This is not a "random nonsense". At the time of "Magician" and "Sky Hook", the development level of the entire society was far different from now. Although it is said that "the strong will always be strong", basketball after all
It's a matter of five people. No matter how much you star, you can't "take one against ten" in every game, so motivating substitutes and supporting actors is absolutely essential in the City of Angels.
Even in the era when the "Sharks" dominated, there was no doubt that the leader at Toyota Sports Center was No. 8.
Maybe you can find fault with other things about Kobe, but no one can blame him for his crazy training attitude for more than ten years. Even "Shark" himself confirmed this in his autobiography, "Robodog"
This is how the nickname was derived. However, after Kobe Bryant took power, the nickname of "Robo Dog" also became "Robo Snake", but its internal meaning is generally the same.
Since 1996 in Los Angeles, there has always been a "True God" in the training hall. No matter how much people don't like training, as long as they see that man, they will be spurred to prevent themselves from being pulled too far apart.
But tonight, the Black Mamba is absent, and the Lakers' "lazy habit" has no one to encourage them. Suddenly, problems abound.
The Spaniard, who returned to the low post, played very hard, as evidenced by 2 of 3 shots, 4 rebounds, and 1 block. But except for him, everyone else felt a bit "sleepwalking". Ci Shiping 2
Fisher made 0 of 3 shots, Troy Murphy made 1 of 3 shots, and if Luke Walton hadn't been in good form and made 2 of 3 3-pointers, the Lakers would have been completely defeated by the Suns in the first quarter.
What a waste! Even so, by the end of the first quarter, the Lakers were still 19 to 35, a full 16 points behind their opponent!
"Everyone muster up our fighting spirit. We defeated them in the last game. There is nothing to be afraid of!" Mike Brown wanted to inspire the Lakers players through words. Unfortunately, he is not a "Zen Master" and a "Chicken Soup for the Soul" person.
His ability is really quite poor.
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"Director Zhang, now that the first quarter is over, how do you think both sides performed?" Meteoryu asked while sitting in the live broadcast room.
"The Suns performed very well. Under the leadership of Nash, the basketball was running very reasonably. The team had 10 assists in the first quarter, which was twice as many as the Lakers. And their shooting percentage today was very high.
Well, 14 of 25 shots, 56%, is much higher than the Lakers. Taken together, leading the Lakers by 16 points in the first quarter is no accident." After Zhang Weiping finished speaking, he continued his analysis: "Looking at the Lakers,
It's a lot worse. Without the two main players, Kobe and Bynum, the overall core of the offense is very unclear. It seems to be Gasol, but everyone else's shots are no less than him, and the whole quarter
The offense is very random. Almost anyone with the ball can shoot. There is no strategy to speak of, and the style of play tends to be simple. Apart from this, the most serious point is rebounding. We can take a look at the two sides.
The total number of rebounds. The Suns have 15 and the Lakers have 8, which is a full 7 less. This means that the Lakers' offensive opportunities have been reduced by almost half. Seeing this, the problem of Bynum's absence is huge.
It highlights that the Lakers' inside line, which only relies on Gasol, is a bit difficult to support alone."
"Then how to reverse the unfavorable situation?"
"I personally think that at this time, Tang Qian should be replaced by Troy Murphy. Although Troy Murphy has range and height, he is not good at protecting rebounds. What the Lakers have to solve now is not
The scoring problem is precisely the rebounding problem, because if there are no rebounds, the shooting pressure on the outside players will increase many times invisibly. If this problem cannot be properly solved, let alone chasing points later, will the point difference continue to widen?
I’m afraid it will be difficult.”
"I see, then it depends on whether head coach Mike Brown can mobilize his troops in time!"
But obviously, Mike Brown on the other side of the ocean did not hear this conversation, so except for the normal rotation, the Lakers' starting lineup remained the same as before.
In the second quarter, Pau Gasol increased his offensive intensity, taking 6 shots, 4 hits, and 3 free throws, scoring a total of 11 points. You must know that throughout the second quarter, the Lakers scored only
21 points. There is no need to elaborate on the Spaniard's efforts. But unfortunately, basketball is a sport for five people. Even Kobe Bryant only achieved true "one against five" on a few nights.
Therefore, facing the Suns' 28 points in a single quarter, the Lakers' disadvantage became even greater.
In this quarter, the Spaniard defended desperately and finally suppressed the opponent's 2-point shooting rate to 30%, but he was always alone. No matter how hard he defended inside, he could not stop the "full defense" from the outside. The Suns
The team's 60% shooting rate from beyond the three-point line directly suppressed Pau Gasol's rebellious anger.
There is a detail here, that is, Troy Murphy was given three consecutive offensive rebounds by his opponent within one round, and who was his opponent? Markieff Morris, who has just stepped into the game this season
A "pure rookie" who joins the NBA.
Markieff Morris's 6 rebounds in a single quarter was almost a heavy blow to the Lakers. Every time Los Angeles tried to gain momentum, he was killed by this man. As for the statistics of Mr. "Trojan Horse"
What? 0 points, 0 rebounds, 0 blocks, 0 assists. The statistics for this quarter are all zero! In such a state where one position is almost "completely destroyed", the Lakers are only 7 points behind the Suns in a single quarter.
It’s already a “miracle” that’s not too big or too small.
Halftime, Lakers locker room.
"Troy, what on earth are you doing? Why can't you even deal with a pure rookie who is shorter than you???" Looking at Troy Murphy's single quarter statistics, even "good guy" Mike Brown couldn't help it.
He got angry and shouted angrily at Lakers No. 14.
"I, I'm just not in a good state this quarter. Coach Brown, I will definitely be able to adjust in the next quarter..." Hearing that Troy Murphy was still trying to make excuses for himself, Matt Barnes was standing by.
He said sarcastically: "I was beaten by a rookie in a single quarter, so I'm really embarrassed to continue talking."
"You...Matt, I will definitely teach him a lesson in the next quarter, I promise!" Seeing that the person speaking was Matt Barnes, Troy Murphy immediately softened his tone and said.
"Pull you down!" Matt Barnes said: "Do you know how many points we have lost now? 23 points, 23 points! The same number as Michael's number!!! If we lose again, we will wait until we meet Kobe.
, let’s see who will bear his wrath!!!”
"I..." Troy Murphy's face trembled, but he still said: "I still ask the coach to believe in me, I can definitely get back to my form!"
"T.M.D! How shameless, occupying the toilet and not taking a shit!" Matt Barnes looked at the other party and immediately sneered.
"you……"
"What are you? Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like this???" Matt Barns suddenly said with a "gangster" tone.
"Hmph, it's not up to you to decide who plays and who doesn't. I just need to make it clear to Coach Brown!" Troy Murphy shrank his neck and explained to himself.
Regarding the atmosphere within the Lakers team, it was not the first day for Mike Brown to experience the situation. Finally, he thought about it and asked Pau Gasol: "Paul, do you think Troy will need to play in the next game?"
help you?"
Mike Brown's wording was perfect, "Help you", which instantly highlighted the Spaniard's central position in tonight's game.
Matt Barnes and Troy Murphy looked at him almost at the same time.
The Spaniard thought for a few seconds and then said to Mike Brown:
"Coach Brown, I think Troy's condition is not very good tonight, so we..."
"Let's replace him."
Spanish humanity.
PS: First of all, congratulations to Zhou Qi for announcing his participation in the NBA draft. What do you think of his draft prospects? You can express your opinions in the book review area! In short, Xiao Zi is quite supportive, but he is afraid that if he loses the draft
, the psychological blow will make him unable to recover! After all, according to the recent draft predictions, Zhou Qi's pick has been declining. Alas, I really hope he can succeed and let there be another yellow man in the NBA!!!
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