Relying on the play of Noll, Kobe and LaVine, the Lakers' record during this period is quite good. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 However, there are still very big hidden dangers under the glamorous record, and the Lakers are starting to be plagued by injuries.

From the Rockets to the present, the Lakers have injured several big players in a row, and Whiteside, Gasol and Yi Jian United have suffered injuries and cannot play in a short period of time, which has greatly reduced the strength of the Lakers. And with Antetokounmpo also unable to play due to injury, the Lakers have a total of four players plagued by injuries.

With injuries in the camp, the Lakers' original starting lineup is only 3 players, and for the Lakers, Yi Jianlian and others are the main players of this Lakers team. Therefore, without four outstanding players, the Lakers will undoubtedly face a great challenge.

Especially now, the Lakers are facing the Cavaliers, the strongest team in the East, which makes people feel that it will be difficult for the Lakers to win this game.

However, the situation for the Cavaliers is also not particularly good, and Irving, one of the Big Three, is unable to play due to injury. In other words, the Lakers will face a Cavaliers led by James and Loew.

Although there were a few players missing, it did not affect the level of attention that the ball received. Because for the fans, as long as James and Kobe can play, it is enough.

"Head, for today's game, I want to take on some more offensive tasks." Before the start of the game, Kobe Bryant was communicating with Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan smiled slightly, not surprised at all, playing a knight, it would be strange if Kobe Bryant didn't have any desire.

'There were no problems, the opponent's back line was relatively weak and we were the breakthrough to win the game. So even if you don't say it, I'll do it. ”

As Chu Xuan said, the strong point of the Cavaliers is the front line, and it is definitely not easy for the Lakers to fight against them under the relatively weak strength of the interior line. As for the guard line, the Cavaliers' guard is significantly weaker without Irving. And the Lakers have Kobe Bryant and LaVine, so they will naturally not give up the opportunity to find a breakthrough from the outside.

"Kobe, I hope you play more in the low post, the middle distance is what you are best at, you have to give full play to this advantage......" Chu Xuan said.

Kobe nodded, noncommittal: "I will, Chu, you just have to rest assured." I'll take the team forward and the win will be ours. ”

While speaking, Kobe Bryant exudes a very strong aura, he is very confident, since defeating James in the finals last year, Kobe Bryant no longer has any pressure, he has confidence in the Lakers, James is not so terrible.

Although James has helpers like Ray Allen and Love, Kobe Bryant also has young teammates like Noll and LaVine, and these teammates can be very helpful to him, so that he doesn't have to take on too much on his own.

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The atmosphere was a bit tense before the game, and the enthusiasm shown by the Cavaliers fans was quite high.

The players and coaches of both sides are communicating, and the two sides of the game are being introduced and predicted on the spot.

The Cavaliers have a 33-7 record, while the Lakers have a 35-7 record. The gap between the two sides is very small, and it can be said that it is a close encounter.

"If the Lakers have a full roster, then the pressure should be on the Cavaliers' side. After all, the Lakers have the best road record in the league, with 19 wins and 2 losses, which is a very scary result. Of course, the Cavaliers have the best home record in the league at 18-2. It can be said that this is a clash between the strongest away and the strongest home. Unfortunately, there are players on both sides who are absent. ”

What the Cavaliers are missing is Kyrie Irving, who established himself as the league's top point guard last season with his outstanding team record and individual performance. And this season, despite the addition of James and Loew, Irving's performance is still excellent. So far, Irving has averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 46.5%.

Although Irving's stats have dropped slightly from last season, almost everyone feels that Irving has improved again this season. After all, this is a performance he played with two more superstars around him, and judging from past games, Owen is more mature on the court.

As experts say, the existence of five-time MVP James can make Irving grow faster.

Irving is a very big threat on the offensive end, and he has very strong key ability. Therefore, without Irving in this game, the strength of the Cavaliers is definitely much weaker.

However, compared to the Cavaliers, the Lakers have suffered more losses.

As a double-double, Whiteside's rim-protecting ability is indispensable for the Lakers. And when he can't play, the Lakers' ability to protect the restricted area is undoubtedly much weaker.

Then there is Gasol, as the best power forward in the world, Gasol's all-round skills can have a fundamental impact on the Lakers, so the impact of his absence is also quite large.

After joining the Lakers this season, Yi Jianlian's performance as the main substitute was quite eye-catching. He's maintained at 7+5, which is an average of less than 20 minutes per game, his offensive range is able to reach the three-point line, and his athleticism is very strong.

Finally, Antetokounmpo, the Greek boy is still recovering from injury, and fans who want to see him face off against James can only hope to be disappointed.

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"Ray, it's a real shame that you're going to give up the Lakers and join the Cavaliers. Do you think we are inferior to knights? Or do you think the Cavaliers have a better chance of winning a championship this season? ”

Under the flashing lights, Kobe Bryant said with a smile. And standing in front of him is Lei Allen, who is also the leader of the 96th class.

In last offseason, Kobe Bryant recruited Ray Allen, but Ray Allen did not choose the Lakers, who were in dire need of shooters.

"Kobe, at our age, it's more important to be able to play on the right team, isn't it?" Ray Allen did not respond to Bryant's question.

With the Cavaliers, Ray Allen was the starting guard, and he was valued and had plenty of playing time. Obviously, this was his original intention for joining the Cavaliers.

Of course, continuing to compete for the championship is also what he desires.

"But I still think the Lakers are a good fit for you, and the important thing is that you can get the championship ring you want here. Really, Ray, I'll prove your choice wrong. ”

"Really? Kobe, then wait for you to prove it. Ray Allen smiled: "For me, I enjoy basketball more. Perhaps we should cherish the few encounters we have, rather than always being in such an extreme state of competition. (To be continued.) )