After experiencing a "thrilling" night, Tang Qian's American life began to move on.
The battle for the shot-blocking king has reached an intense stage. Not only domestic fans, but also American fans are also paying close attention to this matter. After all, it is "unprecedented" for an Oriental to win the honor of the season's shot-blocking king.
matter.
"Who do you think will win between Feng and Ibaka?" an American fan asked on reddit.
"Now the average number of blocks per game between the two is extremely close. Ibaka is only leading by two digits after the decimal point and may be overtaken by China at any time."
"This can be regarded as an unexpected surprise for the NBA this season. Who would have expected that a Chinese would come from behind and suddenly come out to snatch the shot-blocking title?"
"I agree, I thought Ibaka would be the shot-blocking leader this season, but it seems I'm still too young~"
"Basketball is round and anything can happen. That's what makes it fun, isn't it?"
"Who will the Thunder's opponent be in the next game? The strength of the opponent is also one of the key factors that determines the victory!"
"Let me see, um, it's the Celtics. By the way, the Lakers, their opponent is the Kings."
"Wow~ Looking at the schedule this way, Tang Qian still has the advantage. Everyone knows that the Kings are easier to beat than the Celtics."
"Interestingly, the battle between Kobe and Durant for the scoring title will also be announced on the last day."
Lakers.
"Hot, look at these news. You stole the show last time. You blocked 14 shots, 13 in the half. What did you eat that night? Why are you so aggressive?" Ci Shiping took the newspaper and left.
Come over and say.
"It's just that I'm in good condition." Tang Qian shrugged and said. After all, there were some things that he couldn't tell anyone.
"Oh~ look at poor Ibaka, he blocked 7 shots, but he became the laughing stock of that game!" Ci Shiping said: "In my opinion, you have to be the top shot blocker this season.
!hot!"
"It's not that simple. I'm still lagging behind now," Tang Qian said.
"The Kings are in a mess now. They can't make it to the playoffs anyway. You just take this opportunity to make a big deal, attack and defend with Kobe, and win the scoring and blocking titles at the same time! They're so mad at them!
Oklahoman!" Ci Shiping said with a mischievous smile. He is such a cheerful person. He says whatever comes to his mind without much concealment.
"Kobe, will he play?" Tang Qian suddenly said as if he recalled something.
"Of course I'm going to play. I'm just a few points away from Durant. I can win with just one swipe. It's so easy to get. Why not?" Ci Shiping said: "I've made an agreement with the rest of the team about tomorrow night's game.
, regardless of winning or losing, I have to help you and Kobe win awards!"
"How can this be done?" Tang Qian shook his head and said, "It's impossible to win like this! Meta."
"e.on~ Hot, you are too honest! I bet that at this time, the Thunder team are also actively discussing this issue. Don't be too honest!" Ci Shiping was persuading Tang Qianjian,
There is new news from the Lakers. Kobe Bryant will give up the next game and the competition for the scoring title to concentrate on preparing for the upcoming playoffs.
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"Tang, are you calling to persuade me too?" Kobe said as soon as the call was connected.
"Bryant, you don't deserve this, because the scoring title is your historical honor, and you shouldn't give it up easily."
"No, it's hot. For me, there is only one historical honor, and that is winning the championship, winning the O'Brien Cup, and winning the championship ring. Other than that, the rest is not important."
"But if you win the scoring title, it will also have a positive impact on the team's morale!" Tang Qian did not give up and continued to persuade.
"I already have two scoring champions, what's the point of having more? Now, I just want to win the championship and increase the number of rings. I'm too lazy to fight for other honors." Seeing Tang Qian, he wanted to say more.
, Kobe directly intercepted and said: "You are still young, go and win the shot-blocking title, we old guys will not steal the show, come on, China is hot." After saying that, Kobe simply hung up the phone.
"Oh, I still can't change him, can't I change history?" After a long time, Tang Qian looked out the window and said silently to himself.
At the same time, in a mansion in Los Angeles, Lakers No. 24 also said to himself: "The team's competitiveness is getting weaker and weaker, and my competitive state is also declining year by year, so this year, I must get rid of all
Let go of distracting thoughts and try your best to win the championship...otherwise, you will never be able to catch up with him in the future."
On April 26, 2012, U.S. time, the Lakers will face their last opponent in the regular season this season, the Sacramento Kings, at home. It may be due to the huge disparity in strength between the teams, and Kobe Bryant has issued a statement before the game.
He will be out for three games, so the Lakers' final game did not get the favor of ESPN. It was just an ordinary regular season game.
Domestic, a certain basketball forum.
"What? Gasol, Bynum, and Ci Shiping also announced that they will not play in this game? Then the Lakers still play?" Some domestic fans were unwilling and began to complain.
"Hey, brother, there is nothing we can do about this. The Lakers' current record is 41 wins and 24 losses, ranking third in the Western Conference. There is a gap of 6 wins with the Thunder, which is second in the Western Conference. So even if they win
If we miss this regular season, it doesn’t mean much, and it won’t help us get into the playoffs. In this case, it’s better to rest together, recharge our batteries, and prepare for the series in three days.” Some fans understand.
They stood up and said that because they saw the embarrassment of the Lakers' record, which was neither good nor bad, they might as well give up a regular season game so that the main players could relax and recover.
"It's such a pity that Kobe gave up the competition for the scoring title in vain!" Some Komie said with great regret.
"There's nothing you can do about it. After all, this is the boss's own choice. Maybe in his heart, he only longs for a championship ring now."
"Forget it, at least Tang Qian can take a look, win the shot-blocking king, and give those who look down on him a slap in the face!"
"This must be supported. The data difference is almost negligible. As long as we can get a few more blocks, we can steadily surpass Ibaka and win the NBA block title in the 2011-2012 season!"
"But you have to be careful about your opponents. If Ibaka breaks out in the next game, there's no telling!"
"Well, yes, the data difference between the two is really too small. An outbreak on either side will be decisive!"
"By the way, have you gone to the Green Army to pray? As long as they perform normally, the Thunder will 100% have no chance."
"So absolute? But looking at the regular season record, the Greens are not as good as the Thunder." Someone left a message questioning.
"Brother, have you just started watching football?" Someone immediately replied to him below: "The Celtics playoffs and regular season are almost two teams. You cannot use the performance of the regular season to measure their performance in the playoffs.
Really strong. This team is extremely scary in the playoffs. I feel that except for the Big Three in Miami, no one else in the Eastern Conference can compete with it."
"Really? But when I look at the record, it's only fourth in the Eastern Conference. If it weren't for its division advantage, it might be ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference?" the man continued to ask.
"Those are all illusions. They are the same as the Spurs. They like to play dead in the regular season. The playoffs are the time to show off their strength. If you don't believe me, you can go to the Bulls area or the Pacers area and ask them to see if they are afraid of the season."
The Celtics in the playoffs. I think even Miami has no chance of defeating the Celtics. Last year, they took advantage of the injuries and uneven lineup of the Celtics. This year is different. Boston, with its well-organized personnel, cannot
It must be worse than Miami. I am personally optimistic about their tiebreaker in the Eastern Conference Finals!"
“Is Boston really that scary?”
"Believe me, this is for sure. Here in the west, it depends on whether our lake can be flushed out! The battle between yellow and green, I want to see it again!!!"
Los Angeles, Staples Center, Lakers locker room.
"Tonight's starting lineup is, C, PF, Jordan Hill, SF, Matt Barnes, SG, Ramon Sessions, PG, Steve Blake." Mike Brown read out tonight's starting lineup.
He said that due to the selective truce of the four main players, today's Lakers team can be described as "a civilian army", with a "bandit spirit" from top to bottom.
The Kings team's formation is still the same as before, no different from ordinary formations.
"Hot, the Thunder's game has already started halftime. Now Serge Ibaka's number of blocks is still 0. You have a great chance to overtake him~"
"Hot, if you win the season's shot-blocking title, you have to treat me to a treat!"
"Tang, come on, Meta has already agreed with us that the defensive end will be left to you alone~"
"Hot, Bryant gave up the scoring title. This shot-blocking title must stay in Los Angeles~"
Before the game even started, the Lakers team was already "extremely angry".
"Well, I will work hard, everyone." Tang Qian nodded and said.
Don't think too much about anything else now. Winning the shot-blocking king is the most important thing right now.
The Kings seemed to have seen the Lakers' plan, so they deliberately "humiliated" Tang Qian. From guards to centers, from inside to outside, they all attacked the basket in large numbers, scrambling to be the first to "send caps" to Tang Qian. Especially Dema.
Cus Cousins attacked like crazy as soon as he got the ball, as if he didn't care about his shooting percentage at all. In this way, Tang Qian instantly became extremely passive, even though DeMarcus Cousins was only 2
Grade, but his tonnage has reached close to 270 pounds. Now he is "opening his arms" to fight with Tang Qian, and Tang Qian also feels very heavy pressure.
After halftime, Tang Qian got 2 blocks, but his fourth personal foul came.
"Are these guys crazy? Why are they attacking the basket so hard?" Matt Barnes complained loudly in the locker room.
"Needless to say, I obviously want to get rid of Fang~" Steve Blake said.
"Look at what's going on with the Thunder, Ramon."
"Well, it's over for the Thunder. They lost to Boston by 6 points." Ramon Sessions looked at the tablet and opened his mouth and said. "Please, Ramon, who asked you this?
~Look at Serge Ibaka’s blocked shots!” Matt Barnes urged eagerly.
"Sergey Ibaka, contributed 2 blocks in this game." Ramon Sessions said: "Currently leading the team with a slight advantage."
"How many more do you need to surpass that Congolese?" Matt Barnes asked.
"Hmm~ I calculated, it will take about 2 to 3 blocks." Ramon Sessions said.
"Damn it, did these guys from Sacramento have already figured this out? That's why they went all out to kill Hots in the first half?"
"At present, it seems that it is not impossible. If Fang ends the game early, then the competition for the shot-blocking king will also fail at the same time."
"Bastard thing~Tang, please be careful later, I think they will attack even more fiercely in the second half!"
After hearing what Matt Barnes said, Tang Qian nodded silently, because he has now reached 4 personal fouls. If he has 2 more personal fouls, he will be forced to leave the game. So there is no reason for the Kings to relax in the second half.
The impact on the Lakers' interior and basket.
Domestically, Chinese fans are also nervous because the gap is too small. No one can be reconciled to such a defeat.
"Tang Ji, come on, block two more, and you will definitely be the NBA's shot-blocking leader this season!"
"Come on Tang Qian, come back with a shot-blocking king!"
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"That Eastern kid is already in foul trouble. Don't stop in the second half and continue to kill the inside!" DeMarcus Cousins said in a low voice because some of Tang Qian's previous remarks made him feel unhappy.
The best shot-blocking leader in the NBA in the future? I’m going to break your spirit tonight!!! How dare an Orientalist come to the NBA and be so rampant???
In fact, there are not a few people in the NBA who hold this idea, but the Kings are the first to encounter it.
And in tonight's game, all Tang Qian can rely on is himself, because the "side effects" of the off-field cards have begun to take effect. Within 72 hours, all ability cards will be unusable and cannot be activated.
If he wants to win the honor of blocking shots this season, he has to work hard.
"Aren't these guys going to come on as substitutes? How despicable!" Matt Barnes looked at the Kings and muttered.
"It doesn't matter, Matt, if the shot-blocking king is mine, no one can take it away." Tang Qian's eyes burst out with strong fighting spirit.
"You brat, you're guarding me so tightly, aren't you afraid of getting fouled? If you get two more fouls, you'll be on the court bye-bye!" DeMarcus Cousins sarcastically said to Tang Qian. But he
Forget that compared to Tang Qian, his emotions are more difficult to control. He is a naturally fiery character.
"Don't worry, I won't end up guilty before I fool you." Tang Qian immediately retorted and retorted: "So, little DeMarcus, just come over here!"
"Okay! Then I'll make it happen for you!" Sure enough, Cousins couldn't hold himself any longer. He said that this season he was also the master of 18+11. It was already very impressive to get this level of data in 30 minutes.
Therefore, he did not think that the Asian center in front of him was on the same level as him. Being provoked by someone who looked down on him, DeMarcus Cousins could not bear this situation! So immediately, he blocked the position forcefully, beckoned for the ball, and
It looks like playing in low singles.
Tang Qian has carefully studied Cousins' technical moves. In the 11-12 season, his offensive shooting percentage was not high. As a center inside, it was only 44.8%. This is undoubtedly a very funny thing. However, it should not be underestimated.
I underestimated the opponent. After all, his scoring ability of 18+ per game is enough to kill him now. So if he wants to block shots in the remaining time, letting Cousins' head go off is undoubtedly the best choice.
Brush~
Cousins leaned on Tang Qian and forcefully scored the goal, saying: "How about it? Asian guy? Just because you want to beat me? Just dream!"
"Don't worry, the next ball will be yours." Tang Qian said calmly and deliberately.
"You fart!!!" Cousins was furious, looking at Tang Qian, his eyes almost bulged out.
The Kings' defense was as poor as ever, and the Lakers easily scored a goal.
Okay, keep fanning the flames.
Tang Qian looked at his opponent's expression and said silently in his heart.
In the remaining rounds, Cousins began to frantically ask for the ball, which played into Tang Qian's plan, because everyone who plays basketball knows that it is better to defend one person than to defend five people. What's more, the ball is too concentrated, which is difficult for the offensive players.
The greater the burden, the easier it is to be restricted.
Even "Shark" O'Neal and "Flying Man" Jordan dare not say that they want to do all the team's scoring.
If this really happens, then the offensive success rate will only get lower and lower. Even Mr. Joe is not exempt from this. Take the 90-91 season, when he had the highest shooting rate, his shooting rate was only 53.9%.
No matter how hard you try, there will always be times when you miss the shot. Of course, if you think that if you defend Jordan alone, Jordan will score every ball, that is absolutely nonsense. You will know if you watch the whole game carefully.
Single-man defense still accounts for most of the game. When Jordan failed to make a single shot, it was just as "innumerable".
The so-called inability to defend alone means that from a high probability, "no solution" is always relative. There has never been a player in the NBA who is 100% incapable of defending in isolation. Not even the first player in history can do it.
How could the second-year Cousins do this? So in his fourth consecutive attack, he was blocked by a big shot from Tang Qian.
Pa~
One of the strongest insiders in the NBA in the future finally took a hit from Tang Qian.
PS: This is the first update, there will be more in the evening~