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At the beginning of the most difficult part of the Kings' road trip, the first game against the league's top teams ended in an upset. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Away, the start was more than 20 points behind, the starters were comprehensively suppressed, there was no way to fight back, after changing the substitutes, they continued to be rubbed by the opponent, and they were about to collapse in the first quarter.

In such a situation, the Kings survived.

"First of all, congratulations!"

At the post-game press conference, Westphal, Cousins, and Gu Yu had just sat down, and a reporter immediately raised his hand to get up and congratulate him.

"In the first game of the season, we defeated the Miami Heat, and now we beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, a strong team in the West, why can you always beat the strong teams?"

This reporter doesn't seem to be a local reporter in Goose City, and when he said this, he didn't have the slightest bias towards sexual emotions, he was just digging a hole in a serious way, and he was dutiful.

"Hahahaha, of course it's because we're already ......"

"Ahem, uh, I'll answer that."

Hurriedly stopping Gu Yu, who was open-mouthed, Westphall coughed and said: "Actually, this is the case, the goal of our team this year is to train newcomers, run in the lineup, and focus on the future, the sky is our limit." ”

"In this case, we have to experiment with a lot of lineup combinations and find a way to find the optimal solution for our current lineup on both the offensive and defensive ends. In some of those games, we had a decent squad to deal with the development of the game, and the players worked hard and had a good hand, so the game would have been smoother. In other games, there was a problem with the deployment of our lineup, and the opponent seized the pain point and targeted the attack, and the game was naturally much more difficult to play. ”

There are too many post-match press conferences that the coach has attended, and as soon as the reporter asks a question, he can guess what kind of pit the other party is digging and what kind of exciting material he wants.

Although the reporter's first question seems to be a boast, if you answer at this time, "We are very strong, we have the strength to defeat the strong team", you have fallen into the trap of this reporter.

"Today's game, like the first game of the season against the Heat, our players played extremely well, not giving up when they were down by a big score, but playing steadily, finding their own position, and faithfully executing the game plan and tactical arrangements. With such a group of good players, we win the game, which is also a reward we deserve, and it has nothing to do with the strength of the opponent. ”

As he spoke, Lao Shuai turned sideways slightly, reached out and patted Gu Yu's shoulder beside him, and continued: "Especially Gu, who played particularly well. In the previous few consecutive games, Gu's state was not good, but we didn't give up, Gu didn't give up, it was our whole team with one heart and hard work together that we won this game. ”

"Hahahaha, the old man has won the prize."

Gu Yu laughed heartlessly.

"It's normal for players to have ups and downs. The previous defeat was not because Gu felt bad, or because there was something wrong with the players' performance. The responsibility for losing the game is mine. ”

The old coach glanced at Gu Yu lovingly, turned his head to look at the reporter, and said: "It's because my deployment is wrong, the tactical arrangement is wrong, and I can't keep up with the rhythm of the opponent and play our own basketball style." When I was working on the tactics, I should have thought about the ups and downs of the players' form. I thought about it, but we didn't make up for it perfectly, and we lost. ”

"Coach, we also have a responsibility ......"

"No, it's my responsibility."

Reaching out to stop Evans' defense, Westphall continued: "I believe that with our talent, we can become a force to be reckoned with in the league within a few years, and even become a championship contender. In this process, both wins and defeats are part of growth, and I, and my players, will continue to work hard and continue to grow! ”

"Well said!"

After Westfaal finished answering, Gu Yu was quite Gu Yu, looked at the media reporters in front of him, and frowned: "You don't applaud when the old man said it's so good?" Doesn't your conscience hurt?? ”

Belch......

Reporters, look at me, I look at you, under Gu Yu's constant urging, he still applauded.

…… What is this?

On the side, Xiao Yu applauded and was so happy, looking at Gu Yu's eyes, his eyes became more and more transparent.

At the press conference, the interviewee "threatened" the reporters to applaud the coach?

Gu Yu, Gu Yu, your behavior is really elusive!

"Is it all that the reporters applaud? Oklahoma Ford Center staff, are you conscious of this? I don't know if everyone is applauding, should you also applaud out of politeness?? ”

…… I'm dizzy!

Seeing that Gu Yu actually began to "threaten" the home staff again, Xiao Yu laughed and almost rolled on the ground.

Are you mistaken, just ten minutes ago, you guys beat their home team here and got their Super Sixth Man ejected!

Let the family applaud you now, isn't it a bit too faceless!

"Applause, quick! Take action, don't be like an old lady! We're streaming here, and as Oklahoma natives, don't you want to show the good qualities of Oklahoma's hospitality to audiences across the United States? ”

Gu Yu continued to "threaten" unrelentingly, and the on-site security and Thunder team staff all looked at each other.

Is it ...... to applaud?

A round of applause to the opponent who just beat us, this ...... It's a bit too cowardly!

If you don't applaud......

There is still some truth in what this oil head said, I can't refute it, hey!

"Haha, okay, okay."

On the stage, Westfaal couldn't help laughing, patted Gu Yu's shoulder and said, "Don't be reluctant, don't be reluctant." ”

"The old man has said so, then I will forgive you generously!"

Gu Yu actually put up a score, and he didn't want a FACE at all.

"Hmm...... Excuse me, but did you have any follow-up questions? ”

Controlling the scene without getting out of control, Westphaal looked at the reporter who asked the question and said, "Come, keep asking!" ”

"I ......"

The reporter was speechless, his mouth open, but he couldn't even say half a word.

I'm asking for a chicken feather egg!

Westphal's answer to the question just now was that it was leaky, and he directly blocked the second half of the reporter's question, and there was no loophole at all.

That's right, when this reporter asked a question, he was indeed digging a hole. That question seems to be congratulations, but in fact there is a hidden mystery, and if you are not careful, you will be caught by someone and become everyone's laughing stock.

"Why do you always beat the best teams?"

You say you're so strong, it's just so bullish? Okay, so you can explain to me why you lost to the weak team??

This series of double-fired questions is the American journalist Wallace...... Well, it's what American journalists do best. Why the Kings are a dragon and a worm, in fact, the reason is very simple, there is no need for Westphaal to answer in person, any fan can say a door.

To put it bluntly, the team is young, the players are inexperienced, but the talent is quite strong. So if you play well, you can take away the opponent in a mess, and if you play badly, you will be directly taken away by the opponent's mess and wave, and there will be no bones left.

It's that simple.

But Westphal's answer was considered in every way.

Team wins? The players played well, the players did the work, I just did what I had to do.

Team Loss? It's normal for players to have ups and downs, it's my problem, I haven't deployed it well, my tactics haven't been arranged well, my pot, no one should rob me.

The answer not only saved the face of the players, but also tactfully pointed out the team's problems. There are not many coaches in the league who can face so many Wallaces and talk and laugh at the press conference.

"So, the next question, is ...... Come on! ”

Seeing that the reporter had been calmed by his own laughter, Westphal stopped pestering and casually clicked on another reporter's question.

"Coach, my question is about the upcoming schedule for the Kings."

The reporter made sufficient preparations, and when he got up, he still held a thick stack of materials in his hand, and said while flipping through it: "It's 11 o'clock in the evening after the game is over today, and you have to pack your luggage, wash and prepare, wait at the airport, and hurry." Oklahoma and Texas aren't too close, and it will take a lot of time for the plane to pass, and it's the middle of the night, how are you going to deal with tomorrow's back-to-back games? ”

Good question.

Westfahl nodded secretly, and he also had a high opinion of this reporter.

That's right, the next three days will be the hardest period of the entire season for the Kings. Today's game started late and ended later, because there is a game tomorrow evening, so everyone has to rush to Texas overnight to prepare for this back-to-back.

If nothing else, when they arrive at their destination, it should be after 3 o'clock in the morning, and the players have to get up to prepare for the game after a little rest, both physically and mentally, they will be very tired.

And the crux of the matter is not just the long journey.

In the NBA, this kind of overnight rush is not uncommon, and every professional player will be mentally prepared for this. The biggest problem is the opponent in the next game.

That opponent...... It's not a bone to gnaw on, and it can even be said that, according to the Kings' own situation, that opponent will be more difficult to deal with than the Thunder.

"Hmm...... That is true. ”

After much thought, Westphal said: "Although the team we will play next is really strong and very experienced, it will be a big challenge for our players, but ......"

"But we're going to win!"

"I@##¥%&%......"

When Gu Yu's voice sounded, Westphal couldn't wait to swallow the table in front of him directly.

"We're young, they're older, they're definitely not as good as us physically. It's fair for us to work a little harder on the schedule, spend a little more energy, and then play against them, which is also an act of respecting the old and loving the young! ”

Gu Yu's answer seemed to be shouting loudly to everyone in the audience:

Face? What face? What do you want to face? Did it work? How much is a pound???