Chapter 353: Against the Golden State Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Golden State Warriors is like an early start to the Christmas game for basketball fans. Although the final result of this game will not affect the Western Conference standings, after all, the two teams are already two wins apart, and the third-place San Antonio Spurs have 3.5 wins in one game less.
But there are still a lot to watch, Zhang Yi and Curry Jr.'s first meeting after the preseason, and many people also see this game as a handover ceremony for the old and new cores.
Last year, everyone was looking forward to the showdown between Curry Jr. and Thomas, but this year, more attention was paid to Zhang Yi.
Newcomers are always eye-catching, especially Zhang Yi's strength is also on the table. No matter how the game is played, as long as Curry Jr. and him play normally, they can lead the team to create a classic.
Not to mention that winning this one would give the Lakers a 15-game winning streak. Such a good start hasn't been seen in years, not even for the Warriors, who have won five championships.
This is not only the right time and place, but also a demonstration of the team's strength. Now when people mention the team's strength ranking, the Lakers are no longer in T1, and they are faintly strong to the only level.
Teams like the Warriors and Spurs are still strong, but their teams have all kinds of problems. Needless to say, the New York Knicks are in a predicament full of injuries. Even Thomas, who played 82 games last year, has been resting regularly for some reason.
That's why the Lakers are so strong. Curry Jr. is now selective in order to maintain his physical fitness, and although his strength is still extraordinary, everyone assumes that his dominance is not as good as before.
Zhang Yi is called the successor of Curry Jr., and it is not the actual performance and ability of these two players, but actually the successor of status.
And they can't play the same, the position on the field is put aside first, and the more important thing is the difference in the way of attacking. Even if Zhang Yi is strong in three points, it is impossible to be like Curry Jr., who can hit an average of 8 three-pointers per game in the finals!
It's even more unlikely that he will average five fouls per game from beyond the three-point line. Curry Jr.'s high scoring is also due to his amazing shooting percentage. Throwing a three-pointer as a free throw is absolutely unprecedented.
So many people say that Curry Jr. definitely inherited his father Stephen?? Curry's ability, but the 'cute god' Curry's finishing ability under the basket is still not perfect, and Curry Jr. has inherited his father's three-point skill package on the one hand, and has developed explosive physical fitness.
Curry Jr.'s first year in the league was not a three-point contest but a slam dunk contest, something his dad had never experienced.
The title of King of Tricks is not something to be said casually, in fact, there is no problem with Curry's height. But he just couldn't jump and couldn't do anything.
Curry Jr. is a little taller than Curry and has more than a star and a half better athleticism. His breakthrough ability is simply explosive, not to mention that as long as he flies, others really can't prevent it.
Physical confrontation in the air is his forte, whether the opponent is a tall center or a strong forward, Curry Jr. is not afraid at all, and the dunk is also a major attraction of every game for the Warriors.
Being able to dunk, break through, three-point shooting and heavier defensive skills, it can be said that Curry Jr. is the perfect embodiment of modern basketball, because Jordan's era is too old, so Curry Jr. is also regarded by many people as the god of basketball.
Although he is also at guard, Curry Jr. is a point guard after all, and even if he has the strength of a two-way guard, he is more focused on passing and tandem teammates.
That's where Curry Jr. is strong. All the people who played with him have become much stronger, and the current Golden State Warriors are actually not as strong as they used to be, after all, the team's No. 2 scorer has jumped ship.
Before they were ready to accept the outcome of Curry Jr.'s retirement, the Warriors had been calculating a rebuild. They don't want to be able to win the championship this year and enjoy the treatment of the dynasty, and immediately slip into the lottery because of the retirement of the main player.
It is also risky to exchange instant combat power for potential newcomers, after all, no one can guarantee whether the newcomer will be able to realize his talent.
The Golden State Warriors dare to do this because they have Curry Jr. to guarantee them, of course, because no matter who is next to the league's first person can play well, but everyone is doubting whether these people can still perform a decent performance after losing the team's thighs.
Compared to Curry Jr.'s focus on whether he can get a championship ring in his final season, in fact, for him, winning is not interesting, and now only real strong opponents can arouse his interest.
In the previous games against the Spurs and Knicks, Curry Jr. did not feel any excitement, after all, they have played each other countless times, and there is no novelty against this kind of old opponent.
So the most important opponent right now may be the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, in the preseason games, Curry Jr. had a lot of fun.
Zhang Yi is also the only opponent he is currently paying attention to, and whether he can successfully defend his title this season and finally retire with honor actually depends on the Lakers' run-in this year.
The game hadn't started yet, but the crowd was in early, and unlike the Los Angeles derby, not only did it get a lot of attention, but everyone was expecting a tough fight.
The only threat the Lakers can face now is those few teams, and the corresponding Golden State Warriors are also a truth, only teams of the same level can play a good game.
Zhang Yi has abused too much, and the existence of the Warriors is to let them know that there are not only weak chickens in the NBA. So before this game started, Curry Jr. said that they would definitely put on the strongest performance.
Although it was a cruel remark before the game, Curry Jr. is not another big-mouthed star, since he said it, he will be done, he is the NBA's famous king of slapping in the face.
And in order to stimulate everyone, before this game, Zhang Yi also cooperated and said that no one can stop the Lakers' winning streak! Even if everything comes back, they will win this game.
Because this one has attracted so much attention, there are all kinds of celebrities on the scene, and it is even about to catch up with last year's Thanksgiving event.
It's just that this time, not only the Lakers celebrities are much older, but several celebrities, including the Golden State Warriors, are also present. Although these people are very old, this can't stop the audience from feeling like they are back in the golden age of the NBA in the 21st century!
In addition to the commentary group, broadcast media from Europe, Asia and other regions gathered at the scene, and this battle reminded people of the finals. In fact, the Finals may not be so exciting, after all, the strength of the East is still weak, and the game between the Lakers and the Warriors is unparalleled.
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