Chapter 444: A Chance to Make History
"It was a very happy trip to New York, we got the win and some people stopped talking. www.biquge.info Of course, some people must be extremely resentful or hostile to me in their hearts, and I hope that some people will stand up and compete with me. If not, then please shut up in the future. ”
In front of fans and media all over the world, Chu Xuan, who was interviewed after the game, said such a thing, which immediately caused an uproar. Obviously, the meaning of Chu Xuan's words was very obvious, he won the game, and the words of response were also aimed at Phil Jackson, who had been making irresponsible remarks against him. This remark is also temperless, after all, Chu Xuan's words have been said to this point, and if Jackson wants to respond, he can undoubtedly only come back as a head coach and compete with Chu Xuan on the schedule. But, judging by what Jackson has always said, the chances of him getting back on the whip are too slim.
Of course, this can't be particularly certain, after all, no one can say what will happen in the future, and it is impossible to say that Jackson will really not be able to stand Chu Xuan's stimulation one day, and then want to have a duel between men?
Great interest has been expressed in this matter, and the media has reported it and the discussion has spread all over the world. Some reporters, on the other hand, are constantly looking for opportunities to interview Jackson, hoping to get some insights from the mouths of the people involved.
However, under such a trend, Chu Xuan did not pay any attention to this, his attention was completely focused on the last two games of the 7-game trip, and they only had 2 opponents left in this Eastern trip, namely the Raptors and the Wizards.
The game against the Knicks was played on the night of the 11th, and the game against the Raptors was on the night of the 12th, which means that it was a back-to-back away game, and the physical test for the players was huge. Therefore, for the outside world, whether the Lakers can win this game is still full of unknowns.
After the game against the Knicks, the players went back to the hotel to pack their things, and when they left for Toronto, it was already early in the morning.
After arriving in Toronto, Chu Xuan immediately arranged for the players to sleep in the hotel that had been arranged in advance.
At 9 o'clock in the morning on the 12th, Chu Xuan discussed with the three assistant coaches, and then finally made a more surprising decision, that is, to let Kobe Bryant and Whiteside rest in turn. The reason for this arrangement is for insurance reasons. You must know that Kobe Bryant is 37 years old after all, he suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury three years ago, although he was healthy for two years under Chu Xuan's coaching, but maybe there will be no problems now. Moreover, the Lakers have won all the way, and Kobe's consumption of Kobe, who maintains an average of 20 points and 7 assists per game, is huge, so in the back-to-back games of the seven-game trip, Chu Xuan decided to let Kobe Bryant rest in rotation to ensure his health for the sake of insurance. As for Whiteside's rotation, it was because Whiteside was injured once some time ago, and after the last game, Whiteside reported to the team doctor that he had discomfort in his legs, which caused Chu Xuan's alarm and decided to let him rest for observation.
Although Kobe Bryant and Whiteside were rested in turn, the strength of the Lakers team still exists, and Chu Xuan also has certain plans and arrangements for the game with the Raptors. Of course, before the game started, Chu Xuan had ordered no one to disclose the news of Kobe Bryant's rotation in advance. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good to let the Raptors prepare in advance.
In the evening, when the two teams handed over the list of active players to the official, there was a lot of discussion in the outside world.
Bryant and Whiteside were rested, and everyone thought it was incredible. Because in this case, the overall strength of the Lakers will be greatly reduced, so it is unknown whether they can beat the Raptors. After all, the Raptors are not a weak team, and with two star players in this team, DeRozan and Gay, plus a group of role players who can cut points, the overall firepower is still very strong.
After enthusiastic discussions, the competition officially kicked off at the Air Canada Centre Gymnasium.
Because there are only two games scheduled today, there are still a lot of people paying attention to the Lakers and Raptors. After all, if the Lakers can win against the Raptors, then they can become only the second team in NBA history to win 33 consecutive games, of course, both teams are Lakers.
In the game with the Raptors, Chu Xuan changed the tactics of the game, that is, to force the inside line, mainly to create fouls, so as to disrupt the rhythm of the opponent. Under such a strategy, the game has evolved into a free throw battle, and the fluency and highlights are much smaller. What is shocking is that the Lakers have made 55 free throws and scored 42 points on free throws alone, which is an incredible phenomenon. When DeRozan and Gay lost their hands, the Raptors lost their morale and soon lost their fighting spirit, and then they were defeated by the Lakers, and finally won again without suspense.
In this game, the Lakers' starting five are Devin Booker, LaVine, Antetokounmpo, Noll and Towns.
Such a starting lineup set a record for the youngest starter in NBA history, with the youngest of the five at 21 and the youngest at just 19.
However, youth is not a drawback, and the energy of the youth has allowed the Lakers to play a great defense and win 33 in a row. Booker, who started for the first time, scored a season-high 24 points, while the top pick Towns played the best game of his career so far, with 24 points, 16 boards and 6 assists, while Noll got a quasi-triple-double of 20 points, 10 boards, 8 blocks and 5 steals.
"The Lakers have a chance to make history, and after 44 years, can this Lakers team break the all-time record held by that super-fantastic Lakers team? The answer lies in the game between the Lakers and the Wizards on the night of the 14th, which is a historic moment, and there is no doubt that the Verizon Center will be a boiling ocean by then......
On the Lakers' trip to Washington, the media has begun to warm up for the Lakers' 34-game winning streak, and the world's attention has begun to focus on this game.
There are reports about the Lakers everywhere, and various articles and analyses are also endless, all of which discuss why the Lakers in the 15~16 season were able to play so strongly, and the answers seem to revolve around three points, chemistry, overall strength, and exquisite tactics.
Obviously, this is the best explanation. Maybe in the history of the NBA, there has been a stronger lineup than this Lakers, maybe there is a better player chemistry than this Lakers, and maybe there is a better tactician than Chu Xuan. However, no team has ever combined all three. This season's Lakers were the first team to do all three, so they played an unimaginably dominant game and were able to stand on the same level as the Lakers 44 years ago.
44 years ago, that is, in the 71~72 season, the Lakers at that time had three historical Hall of Fame players such as Chamberlain, West, and Goodrich, as well as first-class starters in the league such as Hairston and McMillan, plus high-quality substitutes such as Pat Riley on the bench. The Lakers at that time may not have been the strongest team in history, and perhaps not as good as the Lakers of the later Showtime era, but that Lakers team played amazing chemistry, resulting in a 33-game winning streak, a 69-13 best record, and won the NBA championship that season, which was also West's only championship.
Speaking of which, Chu Xuan has gained a lot of experience from this Lakers, and he has also used this Lakers to lecture players many times, instead of talking about the Lakers in the Showtime era. As for why he admires this Lakers, Chu Xuan feels that this Lakers is of great educational significance to a team. You know, West had been in the league for 12 seasons at the time, and his career was coming to an end, and he hadn't won a single championship, which was a huge blow. It's fair to say that the Lakers went through a lot of trials and tricks before they finally merged into a team with super-strong chemistry, and West was able to fulfill his championship aspirations. That Lakers team was all about sacrifice, because from the Lakers roster at the time, in addition to West, Chamberlain and Goodrich, people like Hairston and McMillan had the potential to become All-stars, and people like Pat Riley also had the potential to become starter-level players. However, in order to make the team more competitive, everyone made a lot of sacrifices and was able to succeed in the end.
Sacrifice, this is the idea that Chu Xuan instilled the most in the Lakers team today, after all, there are too many talents in this team, and if you want to build a fortress-like strong team, everyone must make sacrifices. Obviously, although these guys are young, they all have a long-term vision and a big picture, and finally the Lakers have been able to get to where they are today.
Chu Xuan is full of confidence in breaking the record, because this is his confidence in all the players on this Lakers team, and he believes in these guys.
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The world has formed a trend, at this time with 33 consecutive wins of the Lakers is the fire team, many manufacturers are taking advantage of this opportunity to make money, all kinds of cartoon items, T-shirts, uniforms, sports products, etc., as long as the logo of the Lakers player is printed, it has become a hot commodity.
Under such heat, the media, reporters, fans, etc. are all lamenting the greatness of this team.
Naturally, basketball celebrities are reluctant to comment, among which West, who was the leader of the Lakers 44 years ago, also exclaimed: "Except for the Lakers in the showtime era, the Celtics in the 13-year 11-championship era and the Bulls under the command of Michael Jordan, I have never seen a team that can be so loved." In terms of exposure, I think this Lakers team is definitely No.1 in history. Coach Chu Xuan is taking this team on a fantastic journey, and I really can't find any reason to say that they are not the best team. I believe they will be able to complete the triple crown and achieve the dynasty! (To be continued.) )