Chapter 317: Clippers vs. Lakers

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"This exciting match is finally getting underway, so let's take a look at the line-ups of both sides. The Clippers' lineup is No. 11 center Yao Ming, No. 19 power forward Pau Gasol, No. 32 small forward Quentin Richardson, it seems that Corey Margeti's knee injury has not yet recovered, Larry Brown chose No. 19 Quentin Richardson to start. Kevin Harlandau.

Last season, Quentin Richardson averaged 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 70 games. What's more, he's more effective than Kerry Margetty in enriching the Clippers' offense. And compared to the other party, his body is healthier. Larry Brown's choice came as no surprise. Mike Brin continued.

"That's right. If I were the head coach of the Clippers, I would make the same choice. … Looking at the Clippers' point guard and point guard, they are No. 1 Chauncey Billups and No. 5 Jason Kidd, respectively. Needless to say, Kidd has been the league's best point guard since he entered the league in '94. In contrast, Chauncey Purs, who was just a water cooler keeper with a 'parallel scout' on his back when he was on teams like the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The average score in a season is only eight or nine points. But after the transfer to the Clippers, it suddenly exploded, and last season's 82 games, an average of 12.5 points, 5.8 assists, is impressive!"

Not only that, in the first round of the playoffs between the Clippers and the Rockets last season, his whistle goal at a critical moment showed a different calmness. It was this goal that allowed the Clippers to advance to the second round of the playoffs with a clean 4-0. ”

After a brief introduction to the Clippers players, the two commentators expressed their feelings about the Clippers and immediately introduced the Lakers.

The Lakers' lineup is as expected, with No. 34 center Shaquille O'Neal, No. 24 shooting guard Kobe Bryant, No. 18 power forward Rick Fox, No. 33 small forward Devin George, and No. 2 point guard Derrick Fisher. In addition to the center and position, it feels like the Lakers are a little weaker than the Clippers in the other three positions. Kevin Harlandau.

"Yes, but it's not necessarily a good thing to have all five positions at the top level. After all, in a 45-minute game, the ball possession and the number of shots are counted, and if each position is strong, it is difficult to distribute the ball. Mike Bryn.

"That's right. But I guess it's not too much of a problem for Kidd. He's a top point guard who likes to share the ball and can mobilize the whole team. ”

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"On the evening of October 17, at 20:10, the first game of the NBA regular season Lakers vs. Clippers officially began. Not surprisingly, Yao and O'Neill stood together on the halfway line. No. 11 Yao is 226 cm tall, and O'Neal wearing No. 34 jersey is only 216 cm, and the height difference of ten cm is no longer the same level. However, whether you can earn basketball depends on the timing of both parties in addition to the external conditions!"

"The referee threw the ball... Yao, Yao from Huaxia beat the big shark to grab the ball. … No. 11 center Yao Ming, who was just drafted by the Clippers this year with the No. 11 pick. Judging from the performance of the other party just now, he is worthy of his champion signing!"

"That's right, looking at this excellent Chinese man, it's time for the Rockets to regret it. If it weren't for last year's trade, the No. 1 pick would have been theirs, and Yao would be the most suitable successor to the Rockets after Olajuwon. ”

George Harlan nodded in agreement, "The Clippers really did a good job, look at Yao, and look at Lamar Odom and Darius Myers, who were traded by them, last season. The former is addicted to ~ drugs, fights, and troubles, while the latter is constantly injured. ”

Indeed, the Clippers made a profit from this deal, and in addition to the competition, the huge Chinese sports market brought by Yao is enough to make the Clippers management smile. ”

"yes. Last season, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times mocked the Clippers owners for being stupid and not knowing how to run an NBA team. But looking at the current performances of Yao, Memet Oku, Gasol and Billups, this is definitely the greatest trade in the history of the league. ”

"So, now they rarely publish positive news about the Clippers!"

Mike Brin nodded and continued: "Bruce Guo is really a genius, whether it is running a team, or running a company such as the Internet and energy, he has achieved amazing performances. ”

"It's his financial achievements that are truly admirable!"

"That's right. But I haven't heard any news about him in the media lately?"

"Definitely. But such big names are not Hollywood stars, and unless they want to, how can the media reach them. ”

At this time, Guo Shouyun, who was sitting in the stands, did not know that he was becoming the target of other people's talk. He has been living in seclusion in his own world for a year, and he is watching the game below with relish. The feeling of watching the game live is really different from watching it on TV. Compared to the latter, the former is more emotional, especially when you are surrounded by real fans.

"Yao Ming him, give that black fat man a big hat!"

Glancing at Liu Hongchuan, who was dancing next to him and was more anxious than the main owner, Guo Shouyun couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Judging from the limited matchups on the court now, compared with the old fritters who have been in the NBA for many years, Yao Ming, who has just joined, is undoubtedly a newcomer. Neither side is on the same level in terms of experience or technology. Fortunately, the advantage of height and arm length is not enough to really let O'Neill press and fight. Coupled with the help of Pau Gasol, the Clippers' interior line is not as stable as Mount Tai, but it can also be on par with the Lakers with O'Neal.

After a quarter, Yao Ming was replaced by Memet Oku. In addition to physical worries. Letting a newcomer always be pressed and beaten is not conducive to his growth.

He was replaced along with Kidd, who had just a foot injury and was in the middle of finding his form.

After Kidd's stance, Billups stepped up to the point guard position, and Mobley, the best sixth man traded from the Rockets, replaced Billups at point guard.

In terms of possession and control of the tempo on the court, Billups is not as good as Kidd, but it is also a first-class level. So the situation for the Clippers is not chaotic. The positional battle is still playing impressively, and the score with the Lakers is rising alternately.

"Didi...!"

The buzzer resounded throughout the audience, blowing the horn at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

"The fourth quarter began, and the main players of both sides were back on the court. Now the score is 92:85, and the Lakers are trailing by 7 points! O'Neal left the court in the third quarter, leaving the Lakers' interior completely overwhelmed by the Clippers. Yao and Memet Oku combined for 16 points! These two interior rookies of the Clippers are too good to be a team. ”

"That's right, the Clippers' starting lineup and bench players are better than the Lakers. Mobley, the 'old cat' who belongs to the golden balm, gave Kidd, such as Puss and Quentin Richardson, a break. Now the Clippers are at the peak of their physical strength and ability. In contrast, the Lakers' main Kobe Bryant has played three quarters in a row, supporting the Clippers' crazy attack alone, which consumes a lot of his physical strength. Although O'Neal is back now, it's doubtful how much a tired Kobe Bryant can provide to the Lakers' outside line!"

Looking at the Lakers who seemed to be being pressed and beaten, Kevin Harlan said solemnly: "This year's Clippers are really strong!"

Mike Brin didn't say anything, but nodded in agreement.

The further the game goes, the stronger the test of the team's overall strength. When it comes to starters, the Clippers are not inferior to the Lakers. But in terms of bench depth, the Lakers are far behind the Clippers with the 'old cat' Mobley, Memet Oku, and Quentin Richardson, except for Robert Horry.

Therefore, the result now is that the main players of the Clippers, who have been fully rested, are alive and well on the court, and their shooting speed and pace are not inferior to the first quarter. But the Lakers, with the exception of O'Neal and Robert Horry, who came off the bench, were a little out of breath. Especially Kobe, who is opposite Chauncey Billups, this feeling is even stronger.

Looking at the guy with an expressionless face, squatting down, and staring at his feet and hands with open hands, Kobe Bryant's brows furrowed. He could feel that the opposition defended better and were more difficult to deal with than they were last season. However, he is not one to throw in easily!

"Bang Bang...!"

The speed of the basketball in his hand became faster and faster, and after shaking his right shoulder, he made a feint to break to the left, and the whole person jumped backwards like lightning, and the basketball raised high aimed at the basket in the distance. However, Billups was not deceived by the feints, and of course the difference in height, coupled with the difficulty of leaning back, made such shots difficult to defend. But it's not impossible.

At the moment when Kobe Bryant threw the basketball, five thick black fingers poked fiercely at his eyes. Anyone who waits for the rest of the day will be taken aback by such a move, but Kobe, who is often dealt with like this in the NBA, has enough experience and strong nerves. However, for example, Puth's ferocious momentum still affected Kobe, who had decreased physical strength.

"Bang...!"

Not surprisingly, the basketball popped up like the left side when it hit the basket.

At this time, the big shark with amazing physical fitness was at the peak of his career, and his thick black arms were firmly blocking Yao Ming behind him.

However, even so, the expression on his face was not relaxed. Because he knows very well that Rick Fox is no match for Gasol at all. This also means that he wants to grab the rebound, in addition to dealing with the tenacious Chinese newcomer in the back, but also to prevent Gasol's sneak attack.

"The rebound is mine!"

The same belief drove the two huge guys to jump as hard as they could. ()

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