Chapter 146: The Jazz
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Zhao Wei returned to the locker room, washed up, said hello to everyone, and left.
Luke Wharton, who took Clarkson, who had an eye-catching performance in the game, to the post-match press conference was full of praise for his disciples. In particular, he gave a very high evaluation to Zhao Wei.
The domestic game was not broadcast live, but because of the Rockets, it was given live broadcast. Everyone was first shocked by Zhao Wei's performance, and then ecstatic. The number of live broadcasts in many media outlets began to be constantly adjusted.
But Zhao Wei, as a party concerned, didn't know about this, but if Zhao Wei knew, how would he feel if his performance turned out to be seen by another team.
Zhao Wei didn't go home after leaving the arena, but called Lucy and said that the team had a party tonight to celebrate their first win, and drove out of Los Angeles.
Zhao Wei didn't come back until the next morning. Where Zhao Wei went and what he did, no one knows. As for Lucy, she didn't answer Zhao Wei's phone or call Zhao Wei. The phone call Zhao Wei made that night was actually just a phone message.
Zhao Wei came back and went straight to the arena because tonight they will have their second game of the season, against the Jazz. So he is going to go with the team to the Jazz home court, which will be Zhao Wei's first away game after entering the NBA.
The Jazz are a team with an illustrious history. The combination of Stockton and Karl Malone did not win the highest glory of the NBA championship that year. However, the two are not only hailed as the league's leading duo inside and outside combination, but also create countless glory that more than 95% of players can only match. However, the Jazz team that entered the rebuilding period did not go well, although it created a remake of the Utah double-brake combination, and the most classic blocking and dismantling of the two played well, and it was also liked by the majority of fans. However, the original Deron Williams and Boozer were hacked a lot in ZG. Because they always stop MM Yao Ming Maddie in the playoffs to make it past the first round. Being resented by everyone is the biggest obstacle to Yao Ming winning the championship. However, with the remake of the duo going their separate ways, Sloan retired and suffered from Alzheimer's disease, the Jazz began to rebuild.
This rebuilding of the Jazz is solid and solid, and although there are no superstars in the team now, the victory is balanced.
The Jazz, who had hopes of re-entering the playoffs last season, finally met the retired Kobe Bryant in the final game of the regular season. The Lakers led almost normally, but the final moment went into the Los Angeles playbook. The lone hero stepped forward, Kobe Bryant retired and scored 60 points, a perfect curtain call, and at the same time blocked the Jazz from the threshold of the playoffs, indirectly sending the Rockets into the playoffs.
Even if Kobe Bryant retired this season; The Lakers have undergone a major reshuffle, and under the guidance of Luke Wharton, they have begun to change their old looks, but this game is bound to be a tough battle. They're the Lakers after all, so the Jazz must be ready to get revenge on their background at the end of last season. People may be in the background, but it is only one player, and Kobe Bryant has made the entire Jazz team the backdrop for his retirement record.
Before the start of the game this summer, ESPN commented on the team several times, and was very optimistic about the Jazz, believing that they could finish in the top four in the West.
On the plane, Luke Wharton found Zhao Wei to talk, although he did not give Zhao Wei any promise, but made it clear that he would give Zhao Wei a certain amount of playing time in this game. The rest of Zhao Wei himself understands, and it is up to him whether he can seize the opportunity or not.
Shaking his head and throwing away the messy thoughts, Zhao Wei began to practice shooting. Although it was just a warm-up at this time, Zhao Wei could already see the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene, and admired the Jazz team's home stadium as the devil's home stadium. However, Zhao Wei's brows immediately furrowed, because he saw a placard held by a middle-aged fat man from a relatively distant position in the stands.
The above words are full of disdain: "Have the little kids taken off their diapers?" ā
Following the placard, Zhao Wei's eyes scanned the stands like a scanning mirror, and none of the fans on the scene wore Lakers jerseys, and there were many of the same slogans:
"Go home and nursery."
"Grab the bottle."
"NBA rules don't allow diapers."
......
The corners of Zhao Wei's mouth raised slightly, a familiar smile appeared, and he couldn't help but say in his heart: "Kobe's shadow on them is really deep." However, Zhao Wei didn't know that when Kobe, who retired from touring last season, came to this court, he received countless cheers.
Players from both sides began to appear one after another. Zhao Wei really didn't appear among the starters. Zhao Wei understands this result very well, he wants to prove himself as soon as possible, but he doesn't want to tear down this team that he looks quite comfortable with. It's only one game, and if Luke Wharton changes the starter, it won't necessarily cause infighting, but it will definitely make everyone feel guilty. Luke Wharton is such a smart man, and he naturally knows the result.
Luke Wharton still used the first start, a combination of Russell, Nick Young, Ruhr Deng and Randall Gamozgov.
The Jazz didn't send their strongest lineup, Hayward was developed by the Jazz, their best scorer, but he didn't play today.
George Hill, Hood, Joe Johnson, Gobert and Dio are the starting five they have today.
Zhao Wei's eyes narrowed slightly, looking at the Jazz players on the court, all of them looked at the Lakers with fierce looks. It's clear that even if you're a bone, I'm going to gnaw you to pieces today.
Sure enough, the Jazz team was in full swing at the beginning of the game. There was no temptation with the Lakers, and the real guns went to war. The defensive pressure on the Lakers is very high. On the Lakers' side, just after halftime, they immediately put a lot of pressure on the ball.
The Lakers players are very uncomfortable.
In the face of George Hill's aggressive defense, Russell had some difficulty dribbling and could not organize the offense fluently. Mozgov saw that the situation was not good, and immediately proposed to help Russell make a block, but Mozgov didn't expect to do bad things with good intentions.
Gobert was the kind of big man who moved slowly, and if Mozgov stayed under the basket, he didn't dare to move casually. Now it's good, Mozgov moves out. He just followed.
Mozgov tried to help Russell pull the defense, but neither Gobert nor George Hill paid any attention to him.
The two of them completely covered Russell at once. Even though Mozgov was open at this time, Russell couldn't pass the ball at all.
Fortunately, Russell's head was bright, his body squatted, and he forcibly passed the ball out of Gobert's crotch, but the offensive time at this time was almost exhausted. Where else can you run what tactics.
Nick Young managed to protect the ball from Hood's press and immediately took a shot. The ball is simply not going to go in.
Dio didn't even jump, he was still the nimble and cunning fat man, pressing his ass against Randall's body. What can you jump, but you can't jump, I'll see how you jump. Easily took the rebound and threw it to Hood.
Rodney Hood is a very motivated player. However, he was known by Zhao Wei because when he played the Lakers at home last season, he scored 30 points in the first half alone, including 8 of 9 three-pointers, and still looked like he wanted to break Kobe's single-game three-point record. Unfortunately, in the end, the goal was not achieved.
Rodney Hood immediately attacked, stopped the ball outside the three-point line, and hoisted it to Joe Johnson, who was already in position inside.
Joe Johnson was also quite famous in the NBA, he really became famous with the Hawks, but then he went to the Nets, and then his career faded. However, he is still known for his ability to earn hundreds of millions of dollars during his career even though he was never an All-Star. After being cut by the Nets midway through last season, he joined the Heat and helped them reach the second round of the playoffs. At the end of the season, he joined the Jazz.
Joe Johnson sat on Ruhr Deng, don't look at Ruhr Deng's height and long arms, but he is far inferior to Joe Johnson in terms of strength.
Joe Johnson is like an inside player, sitting and squeezing in every step of the dribble, even if Ruhr Deng pushes hard, he is still slowly pressed inside.
Russell saw that Ruer Deng couldn't stand it, so he hurriedly came up to help defend.
Joe Johnson's eyes glanced at George Hill who was vacant.
George Hill deserves to be the one who was able to replace Leonard alone. Raise your hand and hit a three-point shot.
The Jazz opened with one offense and one defense, giving the Lakers a disadvantage, and also showed their attitude in this game. It's just going to give you a good look.
Luke Wharton immediately got up and reassured Russell so that he could remain confident and calm.
This time the Lakers' offense was okay, although the Jazz's defense was still strong, but the Lakers still avoided passing after making physical contact with the Jazz by passing the ball early. Although the ball passed a little stumbling, it was fortunate that the ball finally worked. Ruhr Deng came out to catch and shoot, but unfortunately the ball was almost missed.
grabbed the rebound, although the Jazz had the opportunity to play a quick offense, but the Jazz still suppressed the offensive rhythm. Playing positional battles with the Lakers, grinding minute by minute.
Gobert's physical condition is outstanding. He grew very fast last season as well.
The remaining four were all pulled to the inside line. George Hill gives the ball to the inside.
Gobert eats Mozgov alone. At this point, Gobert's amazing arm span was on display, and an offense, the shortcomings he was said to have when he first entered the NBA, his lack of physical strength and his low-post technical roughness, have all been significantly improved.
Gobert made a single push and his body pushed back, but just as Mozgov was preparing to confront Rudy Gobert, he suddenly turned back.
Mozgov's strength was empty, his body shook, and he was directly passed by Rudy Gobert.
As soon as the two long arms were raised, like two long poles, and the feet were almost not a few centimeters off the ground, a two-handed frame dunk came easily.
At the beginning of the game, the Lakers were at a disadvantage, and the Jazz led 5-0. After that, the boys who attacked the Lakers a few times were fortunately not too anxious, and they were still trying to cooperate as a team to find opportunities. But with the Jazz's tough defense, their shooting percentage was miserable.
Nick Young missed, Russell missed a three-point shot, and Mozgov hooked his hand to eat Rudy Gobert's hat directly, but fortunately the ball fell into Mozgov's hands again, and he shot again, but Rudy Gobert's arm was too long. His cap was too large, and Mozgov once again ate a cap with a sturdy finish. Attacking two blocks at once, and all of them were the same person, Mozgov felt his old face hot. But fortunately, Randle, who didn't shoot well on three-pointers, hit a three-pointer to help the Lakers break the scoring drought.
The Jazz didn't have a high shooting percentage, but their second rebounds were too strong. Mozgov was able to come to the Lakers because of Luke Wharton.
Luke Wharton wants him to play the role Bogut played in the Warriors, but at the moment, it seems that the gap between him and Bogut is still very large.
On both ends of the floor, Rudy Gobert had the upper hand. Although Rudy Gobert failed to score the ball on several solo Mozgov attempts, he was able to grab offensive rebounds again. On top of that, Mozgov also quickly picked up two fouls on Rudy Gobert.
With shots from George Hill and Joe Johnson, the Jazz led the Lakers by six points. However, the scoring efficiency of both sides was not high, and the score of the two sides was 9:3 after five minutes of the game.
Mozgov was fouled twice, Luke Wharton had to make an early substitution, Rudy Gobert was too tall, and instead of immediately taking a small lineup, Luke Wharton replaced Blake.
The game started again, and the Jazz also made substitutions, after all, it was very physically demanding for them to maintain an aggressive defense. Hood was replaced by Dante Exum. to ensure the vitality of the field.
At this point, Mozgov was off the field, and Blake was even shorter. Rudy Gobert turned the river and the sea on the inside, and it was difficult for the Lakers to have an easy layup opportunity after the assault on the inside, so they had no choice but to shoot outside. But the Jazz's defense has too much physical contact and is ferocious, which is very physically taxing on the players. This reduced the Lakers' outside shooting percentage. Randle, who performed well in the first game, was also difficult to play in the face of Rudy Gobert and old fritters Dior at this time.
The Jazz are very smart this game, and they know where the strengths and weaknesses of the young team lie. They reduce their speed and increase their confrontation, which is to make the Lakers uncomfortable, so that with the frizzy personality of young people, they will quickly become impatient and then difficult to parry the Jazz's offense.
As the game passed, the pace of the game on the field was as slow as a snail. The Lakers boys have the speed of the wind, but when they run, they have to follow the rhythm of the Jazz.
Everyone's emotions began to get agitated. Russell even tried to force up his speed, but the rest of his teammates didn't follow and threw himself into the crowd, causing a mistake.
Shout!!!
Luke Wharton noticed that the situation was not good and immediately called a timeout. (To be continued.) )