Chapter 105: Three Battle Spurs
The Sacramento Kings have played the San Antonio Spurs three times this season, twice at home and once on the road. Now the two teams play one home and one away, with both sides winning at home, and this game in Sacramento will be the last meeting between the two teams in the regular season this season.
It hasn't been long since the last loss to the Spurs, and they have to face the Spurs again, or on their home court, the Kings are very important to a game, although the loss to the Spurs at that time interrupted the winning streak and did not cause any burden to the players, but now it has a 14-1 record, and only the game with the Spurs can tie the league's opening streak of records, on the other hand, although the mentality of playing is still the same, but still hold a grudge against the Spurs.
In the latest edition of the NBA's official power rankings, the Sacramento Kings are ranked first in the league, and now the San Antonio Spurs are ranked fifth in the league with 10 wins and 6 losses, and the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Miami Heat are ranked second to fourth in the league.
Everyone believes that the Kings have indeed achieved a transformation this season, but people are also convinced that today's power rankings do not really reflect the strength of the Kings, and the record does not tell the whole story, and there is still a gap with super teams such as the Spurs, Heat, and Thunder, which can be regarded as a dark horse, but not a championship contender.
For the comments from the outside world, the Kings team didn't care, they just experienced the taste of winning consistently, and comparing with strong teams is not something they should consider, from the management to every player agrees with Tyrek that they have experienced countless failures, there is nothing to worry about, no matter what the record is at this moment, the primary goal of this season is the playoffs, to end the tragic reality that this team has not made the playoffs for 5 years!
January 21, 2012, Sacramento, Sleep Train Arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen! I'm Grant Grant, the sideline commentator for today's game. Napier, this is my partner Jerry. Raezz. Today's game is the last of three consecutive home games against the San Antonio Spurs. The opponent in the home opener of this season is the Spurs, and the team's only defeat is also due to the Spurs, so it can be said that the team and the Spurs have a close relationship this season! "The game between the Kings and the Spurs is about to begin, and Napier, the live commentator, is making a game presentation on the sidelines.
That's right, Grant, the team has won five in a row after losing to the Spurs, and this season can be described as a dream start! Because of that, I'm also attached to the Spurs, who are now equalling the longest opening streak in history if it weren't for the Spurs, and this kind of great record is not something that can be achieved by quality alone...... It's a pity, it's a pity......" Reiz said regretfully, having served as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in the '80s, and naturally knew that this record was insurmountable.
"It's a shame, but who would have thought the team would achieve such a shocking result? We're still enjoying the moment, and having a record like this has made all Kings fans happy......"
"Also, any team can be proud of this kind of record...... But Grant, I'm a very sane person, although the team is indeed a strong team in all aspects this season, but we can't be blinded by the results at the moment, and we must face ourselves, as the outside world has commented, there is still a gap between us and the top teams......"
"Okay Jerry, let's put our eyes on tonight's game, today's opponent Spurs are still solid this season, and now they are 10-6 and they still have the best quality in the league. Ginobili has been out for a long time due to injury, but Tony Brown. Parker has shown his scoring prowess in a number of games. Duncan is playing more and more handily at the No. 5 position, and the young players in the team are also performing well, and they are still making great progress with the GDP combination as the core! ”
Napier said that he picked up a piece of paper with today's starting lists, looked at it, and said: "There is no doubt about the Kings' starting team today, Tyreek, Jimmy, Caron, David, DeMarcus, this starting lineup has been quite fixed. But what surprised me was the Spurs' starting lineup, Tony. Parker, Cowy. Leonard, Richard. Jefferson, Matt. Bonner, DeJuan. Blair, Tim. Duncan missed the game today for personal reasons, and neither of the GDP team will play in this game, with only Parker starting the game. While Duncan was absent, Bonner was unexpectedly promoted to the starting line-up, which I didn't understand......
"Bonner has a very high ball quotient, strong tactical execution, and a stable three-point hand, although his personal hard power is indeed relatively mediocre, but as a functional substitute is still good, this game Popovich let him play the starter may be a pseudo-starter, maybe there is an unexpected magical effect, we still can't take it lightly!"
However, Duncan's absence will certainly have some impact on the Spurs, and this game may be easier than expected...... Well, the team's starters are about to make their debut! ”
As the stadium lights dimmed and the spotlight hit the players' tunnel, the live DJ began to shout enthusiastically, Jimmy. Butler took the lead in the sound of shocking sound effects, and high-fived his teammates such as Udley, Whiteside, Casby, Garcia, and Farid at the entrance of the player's tunnel. Butler, Cousins, and West then appeared one by one.
"Let us welcome with the warmest applause...... Tyrek. Evans! Typhoon Sa Cheng swept across the venue!! When Terec took the stage, the DJ shouted in a hoarse voice.
The fans cheered the most enthusiastically!
“Typhoon! Typhoon! Typhoon! Typhoon! ”
“Tyreke ! Tyreke ! Tyreke ! Tyreke ! ”
In the infinite enthusiasm of the fans for the pride of the city, Tyrek trotted onto the court in a Kings jacket, stretched out his hands and swiped low to high-five his teammates on both sides of him, and finally had a big shoulder bump with Cousins, who was at the bottom of the line!
"Tyrek, your new nickname is domineering! And worthy of Terek, your popularity at home is just too high! Cousins looked down and muttered in Terrick's ear, a hint of envy in his tone.
As the lights lit up, Terek stood on the edge of the technical table and raised his arms and waved his palms upwards to signal the home fans to support the home team with more enthusiastic shouts. When everything is ready, this final game of the regular season against the Spurs is about to begin!