Chapter 368: Alliance Earthquake After 69 Victories!
"Kobe Bryant killed the game? I don't think so! In the post-match interview, the boyish Karl Malone ran away alone, refusing to participate in the interview, so Stockton had to act as a target for the media.
The battle, which captivated basketball fans all over the world, ended with the victory of the Los Angeles Lakers. And throughout the game, whether it is the team's overall tactics or the individual play of the stars, there are countless highlights worth recalling for fans. What the media needs to do is to detonate these hot spots and throw out a lot of gimmicks.
"But Kobe Bryant's performance in the final quarter was obviously better than Malone." A chubby reporter continues to press out at Stockton.
"Man, Kobe Bryant is a great player, but it's not like he's better than Carl. Different teams have different tactical set-ups, with Karl pushing more up front, while Kobe Bryant kept his fitness until the fourth quarter. β
"Look at the stats, lad. Karl's total points and shooting percentage, as well as the number of free throws, are a lot higher than Kobe. β
"But you lost! Why is Karl playing so well that the Jazz are still losing? Do you think the outcome of this game will affect Malone's MVP campaign? β
Stockton has a bruise on his forehead, these damn journalists are like vultures, always the first to rush out and bite your flesh when you're hurt and bleeding. And the damn Karl left himself and the head coach behind and went to have fun alone. Stockton couldn't say anything, and fell into autism with a sad face and a word.
Seeing that there was no more material to pry out here in Stockton, the reporter turned to Sloan again.
"Coach Sloan! There are many basketball analysts who say that your tactics in this game have been blown out by Harris! Do you think so? β
The corners of Sloan's mouth twitched, this reporter really got to the point. If it weren't for Harris's tactical adjustment and change in time, the Jazz would have really won it. Harris's several personnel transfers and tactical adjustments directly liberated the Lakers, but his own adjustments have never been successful.
But I really don't blame me! The Lakers have two BUG-level players, one inside and one outside, and they are no longer as simple as BUGs, and Sloan feels that the future MLS basketball team really can't find a team that can compete with it. At present, there is only a group of old artillery that can suppress them with experience.
Two more years...
'Harris has been fantastic, I've admired his on-the-spot approach and he's proven to be the right man to be the best coach of the season.
"What do you think of the Lakers' new projection system? Does this system suppress your pick-and-roll system? β
"It's not about suppression between the system and the system, today it's just that the Lakers players are in better shape and shoot more basketball, that's all."
The reporter's series of questions made Sloan and Stockton look at each other and smile wryly.
They are also prepared in their hearts, and tomorrow's report in the press will definitely make them even more bitter.
"Damn it! Coach, we must get revenge on the Lakers in the next game! Stockton gritted his teeth, the Jazz's hard power is definitely not inferior to the Lakers. When the players are mentally prepared for the Lakers' new tactical system, and the players are more familiar with the running position of this lineup, Stockton doesn't think he has a way to take the Lakers.
"Hmm. John, we're going to give the Lakers a big gift next game. β
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"The Lakers won 69? Damn, we've lost 10 games, so can't we end up with a record as good as the Lakers? Rodman cursed as he scratched his colorful hair. It always felt a little incredible.
Staying with this team is already the strongest team in his career. The player he assists is the strongest star he has ever seen in his life. But even so, they are at full play and may lose to a youth army in the regular season battle?
"At the moment we are 69-10 and have three games left, which are the Raptors, the Heat, and the Knicks. Both the Heat and the Knicks are tough bones! They're certainly not going to let us win easily. β
"The Lakers are 69-9 and have four games left, which are the Suns, Jazz, Kings, and Trail Blazers. For the Lakers, the Suns' record and performance in March and April are very good, and it can be said that their performance in March and April is no weaker than any championship-level team. Kevin Johnson has returned to his prime, and he and Kidd have led the Suns from 11th in the West to 6th in the West as a duo. Needless to say, the Jazz are ready and I think it's hard for the Lakers to win! The Kings are soft persimmons, the Trail Blazers are fifth in the West, and Sabonis won't let Shaq win easily. β
"All things considered, I think we have a better chance of being ahead." Cole's mouth kept babbling, but none of the players in the room listened to his analysis. As a white player, he was never treated well by some of the team because of the espionage incident.
"There's not much to say. That's it. Pippen pouted.
"In the last few games, get ready for a bloody battle. Riley and Patrick won't let us win so easily. Michael, you say yes. Harper said cautiously.
His Majesty the Flying Man took a puff of his cigar, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke rings, and slowly uttered three words.
βJUST DO ITγβ
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"Is he already that strong?" Iverson sweated in the gym.
His mind was full of Kobe Bryant facing one, two, three defenders. Shoot with incredible movements to shoot one after another with a high degree of difficulty, medium and long distance.
The unruly Iverson has always considered himself the strongest, and Kobe's presence has made him truly aware of how much he is lacking.
"If I were on this Lakers team, would I be able to do everything Kobe Bryant did?" Iverson had an answer in his heart, and it kept him awake in the middle of the night, so he had to come to the team's gym for strength training.
"I'll catch up with you, just wait. Bryant. Iverson's clear eyes were full of stubbornness.
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"Steve, you said Kobe Bryant and you were good friends. Is this true? β
The Lakers' next opponent, the Phoenix Suns. All the players also gathered in the locker room to watch the Lakers vs. Jazz game.
Jason Kidd, a newcomer to the team, has yet to play against the Lakers and Kobe. He looked at Kobe Bryant, who was calling for wind and rain on the field, and couldn't help but believe the words of his little brother Nash.
"Uh. I guess so. Nash's mouth was wide open, and he was now a little skeptical that a superstar like Kobe Bryant would actually consider himself a friend?
Kevin Johnson hammered his own knee and didn't say a word.
Ceballus pursed his lips, his eyes full of hatred.