Chapter 758: Bad Story
Barnes started this game, and the Warriors' good internal environment made Green, who had been starting before, not complain at all.
"In this game, the Golden State Warriors actually changed their lineup." Barkley believes this is because of Barnes' outburst in the last game.
"I think he's found confidence." "This is a very positive sign for the Warriors, and if Barnes can play to the level that people expect from him at the end of the season, the Warriors' dominance will continue to increase this year," Smith said. ”
Zen has missed most of the Lakers' road games this season, but he has never missed away from the Warriors. The first is that Oakland is not far from Los Angeles, and the second is that he has always regarded the Warriors as his biggest opponent this year.
"It's a phenomenal team." The Zen master had to admit that this warrior team was strong.
And this season, the Zen master has been asked more than once about the Lakers in 01 against this Warriors team, who can win. The Zen master laughed every time and didn't answer, and he couldn't answer the question.
The Zen master once said that there is a player in this world, and when you meet him, you know that you should set up your tactics with him as the core. This man is O'Neill.
And there is another person in this world, when you see him, you know that you don't need to set up tactics, just give him the ball. This man is Kobe Bryant.
Now, O'Neal has retired, and Kobe Bryant has changed from Peter Pan to Old Peter Pan.
"Now I can't even keep an exploding head." Bryant never hides the impact of his age on his competitive form.
"I'm really curious right now what kind of weapons the Angelenos will come up with against the Oaklanders." Barkley said.
This season's superpowers are probably the most in league history.
Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers. These teams deserve to win most years separately, but now they're together.
"Dwyane isn't Shaq, he doesn't have that kind of dominance." Barkley said: "Kobe Bryant is getting older, and he can't keep hitting the basket like he did when he was 20. ”
"But now they have Chris Paul." "This is the biggest reinforcement in addition to the Los Angeles Lakers' system of a super center with a super guard," Smith said. ”
"Actually, I think the best game is to wait until the playoffs, and now Auckland people obviously have a training attitude. Otherwise, they shouldn't have started Harris [Barnes]. Barkley said: "He's going to blow up Kobe. ”
The Warriors have lost just six games so far this season, and they're not far from a 72-win regular-season record. Now, the regular season Southern California derby is more for fans, who are more expecting the Los Angeles Lakers to add one to the Golden State Warriors' loss.
"The Oaklanders have given the Angelenos a chance." "Their starting Harris (Barnes) is likely to be blown up by Kobe," Smith said. ”
The Warriors started with Barnes, Millsap would definitely play power forward, and in terms of normal alignment, the Warriors would definitely use Barnes to play Kobe.
"So can I see this as a disdain?" Bryant and Chen Mo were talking on the sidelines.
Chen Mo said: "Young players need to fight to grow. He spoke in a somewhat old-fashioned tone.
Kobe smiled: "Is that using me as a whetstone?" You see, I'm not old enough to be slaughtered. ”
Bryant is still going strong, and his ability to stay in shape is amazing.
"At least, it's a grind on his heart." Chen Mo said: "If he performs a little better than the last game you beat up, it will be an improvement for him." Of course, I still hope you can start with a little lighter. ”
Chen Mo didn't feel guilty at all about treating Kobe Bryant as an experience package for their players to brush up on experience.
Chen Mo wanted to use words to stimulate Kobe, but he hoped that Kobe could play more singles. Not only is this good for Barnes' development, but it also helps them win games with ease.
When a Kobe Bryant with a declining offensive power continues to attack too much with the ball, it is difficult for the Lakers' offensive system to function.
The person who the Zen master said that he didn't need tactics and handed the ball to him was OK, definitely not the 34-year-old Kobe. Even if it was against such a powerful Golden State Warriors, it would be completely impossible.
As soon as the game began, Bryant murdered Barnes' defense with a step-back jumper.
"There's no wine in his back, don't get drunk." Chen Mo was not very satisfied with Barnes's soft defense, "At least show a tough posture!" ”
Barnes nodded, he felt the pressure and it wasn't easy for Kobe Bryant. However, this time he was not discouraged, and on the offensive end, he cut from the wing and faced Kobe, and he actually reached for the ball.
The double cover of Chen Mo and Curry involved most of the Lakers' defense on the right side, and Barnes on the left side was a very good one-on-one opportunity. Chen Mo sent the ball directly to Barnes, if he can make Barnes grow, even if it is acceptable to pay the price of one ball.
The Warriors' interior is still a weakness, and for the center position, it's unlikely that they'll be able to dig inside. But up front, they still have a lot of potential to tap. And right now, the one most likely to grow is Barnes.
If the Warriors can take their forward pack to the next level before the playoffs, they will face much less of a threat.
Among their main opponents, whether it is the Lakers, Spurs or Heat, they all have a strong forward line.
The playoffs are not the same as the regular season, and the playoffs are more about playing against each other. If the Warriors have more people against James, Duncan, Kobe, and Leonard, they have a better chance of winning.
Barnes opted for a-for-tat step-back jumper, and his technique was fine.
Bryant didn't look like he had a big defensive move, but his bump and squeeze was a huge disruption to Barnes' shooting rhythm. Luckily, the ball went in. There's no denying a bit of luck, but the two points in the account are a huge boost to Barnes' confidence.
"It's a new story in the Southern California derby." Barkley laughed.
"And it's not a good story for all the other teams," Smith said. ”
Although the Zen master's face did not change, the taste in his heart was not very pleasant. Barnes' growth has been a huge boost to the Warriors. Thompson, Green, Millsap and Kirilenko taking turns blocking the front line is enough of a headache, and it would be even worse if there was now another Barnes.