Chapter 152: Green Light All the Way
With the second season of Jackson vs. Chu Xuan, the attention to the Lakers game is in a state of skyrocketing.
It's not just about whether the Lakers can continue to win and continue to extend their winning streak. At the same time, everyone is concerned about who will pay the price of $500,000 for this "quarrel 2.0".
Jackson is better to say that as the meritorious coach of the Bulls and Lakers, the money he earns is definitely enough to spend his life. However, Chu Xuan is different, even if his business is currently bringing him a certain amount of income, but his income is not enough for him to wave his hand to the extent that he can hold 500,000 US dollars.
However, Chu Xuan is the kind of person who does not admit defeat and dares to gamble, so when Jackson provokes him so much, he will not back down no matter what.
In fact, for Jackson, his original intention was to scare Chu Xuan into flinching and fearing, so he ordered the team representative to shout out a $500,000 gambling contract.
You know, that's 500,000, and with Chu Xuan's salary level, he doesn't have so much money at all.
However, to Jackson's surprise, Chu Xuan did not hesitate to make this bet at all, and dared to taunt him in turn, which simply made Jackson's chest feel stuffy.
"Do you have that much money? Don't borrow money here and there, lad. In order to be successful, and then lose all the pants? Jackson shouted in the air, retorting sarcastically.
However, Chu Xuan didn't give him a chance to fight back at all, but just responded: "You just need to prepare the money." ”
Jackson then said a lot, but unfortunately, Chu Xuan directly left him aside and ignored him anymore.
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"Honey, did you gamble with someone else? And it's $500,000? ”
The bet was agreed at noon, and at six or seven o'clock in the afternoon, his girlfriend Adeline's phone called.
However, Adeline didn't mean anything else, just a little surprise in her words.
This is the difference between the United States and China, where even husbands and wives live relatively independently. Not to mention between boyfriends and girlfriends.
"Well, I made a bet with Old Man Phil, this guy is so annoying." Chu Xuan said disapprehantly, as if 500,000 was nothing to him at all.
However, in fact, Chu Xuan's total savings now are only one or two hundred thousand.
"Are you angry? Are you sure you can win him? Adeline asked.
Chu Xuan smiled and said, "It's not just for gambling, after all, this is a very good opportunity to become famous." Moreover, winning him doesn't seem to be a big problem. I'll take care of him, don't worry. ”
Chu Xuan said very resolutely, because at this time, as long as it was a man, he couldn't back down.
Adeline snorted, then said, "Okay, dear, you just have to be measured. Besides, even if you lose, it's nothing, I can help you with the $500,000 thing. ”
Obviously, as the only daughter of a local tyrant with assets of hundreds of millions, 500,000 is really nothing to Adeline.
However, Chu Xuan is not that kind of person, even if he loses, he will not ask Adeline for money.
"Haha, dear, I can already understand your feelings. But you don't have to worry about the money, I can handle it myself. ”
Facing Chu Xuan's relaxation, Adeline couldn't help laughing: "It seems that you have saved a lot of private money, it seems that I have to help you spend some of it." ”
When Chu Xuan heard this, he couldn't help but smile, he knew that Adeline was really joking.
Adeline was the kind of girl who had a strict upbringing, and her parents taught her that she had to be financially independent. Therefore, even if she is Chu Xuan's girlfriend now, she will rarely ask Chu Xuan to spend money for her. Except, of course, buying small gifts and flowers.
"Okay, then you have to spend it, it's my pleasure." Chu Xuan laughed happily.
"This must be, let's go, honey, you come and pick me up, I want to eat Alaskan pollock fillet." Adeline was also quite happy.
"Well, that's how you're going to spend money for me? That's just too much money-saving. Chu Xuan couldn't help but smile, before Adeline spoke, he had probably guessed, "Honey, I'll be able to get to you in half an hour, you can get ready." ”
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There were a total of 18 traffic lights to pass from him to Adeline.
And what surprised Chu Xuan was that when he drove there, he had a green light all the way.
Obviously, this seems to be a good sign, making Chu Xuan can't help but wonder if his debut before the All-Star Game will also be a green light.
The date with Adeline was pleasant, and after eating, the two of them watched a movie and had some flirtatious affairs in the dark movie theater before they went back to rest.
Although Chu Xuan really wanted to have something happen to Adeline and bring the relationship closer.
But he could clearly sense that Adeline was far from mentally ready, so he didn't force her to think, he needed to give Adeline more time to mentally overdo it.
Dating was a relaxing thing, which made the original irritability and pressure in Chu Xuan's heart completely disappear, allowing him to work better.
The game against the 76ers took place on the 7th.
The 76ers don't have an absolute star, just like Evan Turner, who was selected as an All-Star this season, but his individual strength is not at All-Star level. And he was able to be selected in the end because of the lack of star players in the East.
Turner's shooting has been terrible, and his main scoring tool is breaking, but against a team like the Lakers with a neat lineup and a strong interior lineup, Turner can help the 76ers very little in terms of scoring.
Coupled with Chu Xuan's arrangement of Antetokounmpo to defend Turner, with the advantage of height and arm length, Evan Turner's rebounding and organization were completely limited.
After losing Turner, the 76ers ended up relying on only Thaddeus Young on the inside and Boibis on the outside.
However, after all, the Lakers are the team with the best record in the league, and how can two players who are not even stars play such eye-catching performances.
On the other hand, on the Lakers' side, as Gasol said, the young people are a little tired, and it's time for them old guys to dig hard.
In the end, Gasol, Nash, and Kobe Bryant performed extremely well and led the Lakers to easily defeat the 76ers.
The final score between the two sides was 111-78, and the Lakers beat the 76ers by 33 points.
Evan Turner had 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Thaddeus Young had 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks, and Boubovis had 13 points.
On the Lakers' side, Bryant had 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, but had 6 turnovers. Nash had 20 points and nine assists, and Gasol had 16 points and eight boards.
Defeating the 76ers means that the Lakers' winning streak has come to 28 games, and finally surpassed the Heat in the 12~13 season, and took the honor of the second longest winning streak in history.
And as a result, on the winning streak, the first and second are all created by the Lakers.
Chu Xuan's undefeated golden body is still maintained, and Lakers fans are frantically admiring the young Chinese head coach, praising him for taking an incredible route.
Of course, there is no doubt that Chu Xuan is an absolute idol.
However, the more famous a person is, the more people will hate him. Especially in the United States, a land where racial discrimination is quite serious, the number of people attacking Chu Xuan is gradually increasing.
However, as a celebrity, Chu Xuan certainly knew how to deal with it, and he had learned how to adjust his mentality and not care about these attacks that contained racial nature.
With 28 straight wins in hand, there are only six days left until All-Star Weekend.
Over the course of six days, the Lakers will play three games against the Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Of the three opponents, the Bulls and Thunder are the biggest threats. The Bulls have the fourth-best record in the East, and under Thibodeau's coaching, the team is a tough team to play with defensively. The Thunder are third in the West, and this team is very explosive on the offensive end, and it has the ability to handle any team. However, fortunately, Durant is recovering from injury, leaving Westbrook alone to lead the team, and there is a lot less threat.
Of course, Chu Xuan would not underestimate any team.
Through the 76ers' game, Chu Xuan found that after a long winning streak, the Lakers players were already in an extremely tired state, which was a hidden danger of losing.
After careful consideration, Chu Xuan decided to increase Nash's role, after all, in this season, Nash didn't take on too much, and he has been in a state of half-play and half-recuperation.
And now Nash is in very good shape, Kobe Bryant and others are a little tired, and using Nash is undoubtedly the right choice.
Through Chu Xuan's arrangement, Nash will assume his role during the Suns period, that is, the helm of the team, taking on offensive and playmaking responsibilities.
In addition, Chu Xuan asked Noll to be more involved in the offense to test his achievements in practicing mid-range shooting.
And the end result is of course reflected in the game against the Bulls. In the game, Knoll will pull up to the top and then make room for Nash, or make a pick-and-roll delay to create opportunities for his teammates.
It can be said that Knoll's performance in the game against the Bulls was quite amazing. With the help of Nash's deliberate passing, Knoll had a smooth hand, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line, scoring 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. As for the 40-year-old veteran Nash who was entrusted with the important task, he contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, including 5 offensive rebounds, which was caused by Chu Xuan's tactics.
In addition, Kobe Bryant's performance was still stable, contributing 22 points and 7 rebounds.
As for the Bulls, Rose had 29 points and 3 assists, Butler had 18 points, 8 boards, 2 blocks and 1 steal, and Boozer had 16 points and 6 boards.
The final result of the game was that the Lakers narrowly defeated the Bulls 111-103.
The green light came on twice in a row, which can be said to be a very good sign, and the Lakers players still maintained a good momentum.
On the 11th, the Lakers narrowly defeated the Jazz, the second-to-last team in the West, 93-88, bringing the winning streak to 30 games. (To be continued.) )