With the timer beep at the end of the final game, the game ended.

With the score at 122-107, the Bobcats won the crucial and meaningful Christmas game as they defeated the Rockets, who had previously seemed invincible, and a team that seemed to end the dynasty seemed to be emerging.

After the game, Qiao Hai also took this game very seriously, and on the special plane of the Bobcats returning to Charlotte, Qiao Hai, who won the Christmas battle, was extremely excited.

"It's been a game that proves a lot of things, and with Kevin coming in, we're capable of beating the Rockets."

Qiao Hai sat on the sofa of the special plane, surrounded by a circle of coaches, and Qiao Hai's conclusion also aroused everyone's approval.

Ervin Gentry offered his opinion: "In this game, Stan's command went awry, but even if his command didn't go wrong, the Rockets should have lost this game, and we were in significantly better shape. ”

Tang Yi nodded: "The rocket has entered a period of decline, compared to when Joe was there, the most obvious gap should be that Joe's rocket has a very deep bench depth, but now the rocket, the bench depth has almost completely lost." ”

This has to mention Qiao Hai's rotation policy, as well as his vision for recruitment, during the first championship of the Rockets, Qiao Hai's Rockets were able to put on two starting lineups, but now, only Ruther Head, Chuck Hayes, Kirksnyder, the aging Deacon Bemutombo and other players are left on the bench.

But this is also something that can't be helped, the Rockets' starters are too strong, in order to keep the starting five tigers, Darryl Morey has spent most of the Rockets' salary space, and the bench can only use some middle-class exceptions and base salary clauses, and make up for small repairs.

Rutherhead and Kirsnyder, drafted in the draft, didn't play badly, but compared to Danny Granger and Josh Smith on the Bobcats, the gap was a bit bigger.

"So, looking at it now, we have a chance to beat this Rocket, even if we don't make a trade."

With the end of this game, Qiao Hai is more and more not looking forward to and not eager for the two big trades that may be made in the future, but if he has the opportunity, he will still try his best to get Kobe and O'Neal.

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The Bobcats returned to Charlotte, the day after the game, and the Christmas War came to an end, and the headlines of the major media in North America were all related to the Bobcats and Rockets.

Hoop Sports - "The Bobcats took the lead at the beginning and easily defeated the Rockets, and the league's two-strong pattern may have been formed!" ”

Sports Illustrated - "Defensive wins, Bobcats beat the Rockets in the Christmas game, and the winning streak has reached 27 games!" ”

ESPN – "With 27 consecutive wins and an easy Christmas victory, the Bobcats have overtaken the Rockets and become the biggest favorites to win this season!" ”

The coverage of the three major media outlets varies, but overall, the Bobcats, who have won 27 straight games by beating the Rockets in the Christmas game, have become the real championship favorites this season.

Spinach companies have adjusted the odds of the Bobcats winning the championship, and in terms of odds, the Bobcats have already surpassed the Rockets.

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But even after winning a Rockets, Qiao Hai is still pushing for a trade between Kobe and O'Neal.

After the Christmas game, the Bobcats rested for two days and faced the Wizards on December 27, beating their opponents 117-104 to extend their winning streak to 28 games.

Then, on the 29th, the Bobcats faced the Lakers at home.

An opportunity to face Byron Scott and Bryant, Qiao Hai also seized it, the Lakers arrived in Charlotte in the morning, and at noon, Qiao Hai invited Byron Scott and Kobe Bryant to have a meal, which was next to the hotel where the Lakers stayed, a relatively quiet Western restaurant.

Qiao Hai waited at the door of the western restaurant for a while, and soon waited for Byron Scott and Kobe.

The three old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time hugged each other, said hello, and then entered the restaurant, found the seats that Qiao Hai had already booked, sat down separately, and waited for Byron Scott and Kobe Bryant, Qiao Hai got a message from Hoop Sports.

After ordering, the three of them waited for the food to be served, and Qiao Hai immediately shared the news with Byron Scott and Kobe.

"Byron, Kobe, the latest news, the Pacers and Warriors have completed an eight-man trade."

Byron Scott and Bryant were immediately stunned, and the eight-man deal, even if it didn't involve any star players, was a big deal.

But it's impossible for a deal involving eight people not to involve star players.

So, Byron Scott immediately made a guess: "Jermaine O'Neal was traded?" ”

Qiao Hai shook his head: "The Pacers sent away Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson, also played Jasco Waisius and Josh Powell, and got Troy Murphy, Mike Dunleavy, Ecdiogu and McLeod from the Warriors. ”

Kobe Bryant has been silent, but Byron Scott frowned and made an analysis: "The Warriors earned, Stephen Jackson can be two and three, Al Harrington can be three and four, in terms of scoring ability, Stephen Jackson is no worse than Mike Dunleavy, and AlHarrington, who mainly plays the fourth position, is more suitable for small balls." ”

"Downey, one trade, has put together a strong wing combination for himself, Stephen Jackson plus Al Harrington, and the Warriors originally had Jason Richardson, Monta Ellis, Michael Petrus and Matt Barnes ......"

Byron Scott analyzed a wave, he has already felt the crisis, and he is very envious of Don Nelson, the purpose of the Warriors is too obvious, Don Nelson is to imitate Qiao Hai and form a five-small lineup with super impact.

Now, after getting Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington, Nelson Sr. has been considered a success.

Qiao Hai also smiled: "That's right, Donnie is very ambitious, he not only wants to enter the playoffs, but also wants to make a difference in the playoffs." ”

Then, Qiao Hai looked at Kobe, although Byron Scott was by his side, Qiao Hai had no scruples, the reason was very simple, even Byron Scott was just an assistant by his side back then.

So, Qiao Hai directly asked the question he had always wanted to ask: "Kobe, it is said that you also want to leave Los Angeles?" ”

Byron Scott immediately stopped Qiao Hai: "Hey, hey, Joe, are you going to poach people in person?" ”

Byron Scott was naturally anxious, Kobe Bryant was his treasure, and when Mitch Kupchak discussed with him whether to agree to Kobe's trade request, Byron Scott never agreed, so Kobe's trade was suppressed.

Compared with Byron Scott's anxiety, Kobe Bryant smiled, and then very naturally, he did not deny it, but said: "If the team can bring in reinforcements according to my requirements, I will not leave the Lakers, never." ”

Qiao Hai nodded, and didn't say anything, Byron Scott looked at Qiao Hai and didn't seem to have the intention of recruiting Kobe directly, he was temporarily relieved.

But at the same time, he also began to be wary of Qiao Hai, if Qiao Hai made a move, Kobe Bryant really could leave the Lakers.

Qiao Hai did not continue to recruit, his idea was simple, Kobe Bryant gave such an answer, it is clear that he has not made up his mind to leave the Lakers.

Qiao Hai could only put aside the recruitment of Kobe Bryant for the time being and continue to wait.

However, he is also very sure that Kobe Bryant will definitely have the intention of leaving the Lakers, because the Lakers in this life are actually inferior to the Lakers who won two consecutive championships in the previous life in terms of strength.

Because they only have one Pau Gasol, and they have also been plagued by injuries this season, without Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, there is no inside top three.

The only helper other than Gasol, Sean Marion, has also begun to enter his decline period, and it is no wonder that Kobe Bryant asked to exchange Shaun Marion for Jason Kidd.

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