In Durant's absence, Brooks' solution to the game is nothing more than to persuade Westbrook to focus more on the team and then increase the role of other players.

As for the rhetoric, of course, the main factor is victory. And Westbrook is now quite mature, so he will naturally accept Brooks' arrangement.

However, acceptance is acceptance, and when the game really starts, how he will execute it is another story.

Jeremy Lin was the brightest performer throughout the second quarter, and his presence solved a big problem for the Lakers, which was the defense against Westbrook.

Entering the main game time, Chu Xuan is still using Jeremy Lin, obviously, his decision before the start of the second quarter was correct, which directly allowed the Lakers to take the initiative in the game.

Throughout the second quarter, Jeremy Lin played more than 8 minutes, and during that time, he was playing against Westbrook.

Jeremy Lin's defensive success against Westbrook was quite surprising. Really, no one expected Jeremy Lin to be able to prevent Westbrook from dying, including Chu Xuan.

However, that did happen, and Jeremy Lin not only provided two three-pointers on the offensive end, but also defended Westbrook. It can be said that Jeremy Lin won those eight minutes of matchup. Therefore, there is no reason not to be praised.

"Lin, you're doing so well that I thought it was New York a few years ago."

Chu Xuan replaced Jeremy Lin to rest, and when the hero went off the field, the fans gave crazy applause, and Chu Xuan naturally did not skimp on his praise.

Jeremy Lin smiled and excitedly high-fived his teammates one by one in celebration, he felt good today, and his strategy to defend Westbrook was not to lose position, and as a result, he really did it.

Indeed, when he saw Westbrook's anxious and irritated expression, his heart was filled with a sense of victorious joy.

"Head, I'm doing so well, shouldn't I be given more opportunities?" Jeremy Lin laughed very casually.

Chu Xuan smiled and was noncommittal: "Of course, there is no doubt about it, but you have to keep it up, I want to see another period of Lin Madness appear." ”

While talking, Chu Xuan looked at Jackson, who was also sitting on the side, this guy didn't seem to be happy.

Obviously, Jeremy Lin is a competitor with him and can threaten his future starting position, and Jackson naturally won't have a particularly good relationship with Lin.

As a coach, Chu Xuan can't control the communication problems of the players, and he just hopes that Jackson can be patient and not suffer from gains and losses.

Jeremy Lin sat down next to Jackson, and the two of them high-fived, and then they talked about the game.

When Chu Xuan saw this scene, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then Chu Xuan praised Jeremy Lin's emotional intelligence, it seemed that his Chinese-American compatriot was more suitable as the organizer of a team. After all, he can't have a star player in every position in a short period of time.

You must know that in the five championships before the Lakers, the point guard was just an old fish Fisher with average ability.

However, with Nash not yet retiring, Chu Xuan felt that he seemed to be thinking about this issue a little too early. After all, who can decide the future variables.

********

Lin's performance was immediately praised by fans around the world, and Ross Barkley and Reggie Miller affirmed Lin's ability to be a great sixth man.

But as for the starting point guards, the two didn't say a word.

In the process of ***'s live broadcast, there was naturally a counterpoint between Jeremy Lin and Westbrook in more than 8 minutes in the second quarter.

Jeremy Lin, 2-of-2 from three-point range, contributed 6 points.

Westbrook missed out of eight shots, including four points from the free throw line, three assists and one steal.

Although the data does not fully reflect Jeremy Lin's contribution in the second quarter of the game, from the direct point of view of the data, the trouble that Jeremy Lin caused Westbrook is really very big.

Westbrook didn't score any open goals in the course of the pair's matchup, which was a stark contrast to the first quarter.

Obviously, after the God show in the first stanza, Westbrook in the second stanza is more like a big cancer.

The game goes on very quickly, and it takes time for the best players to get back into shape. So, for the rest of the day, Westbrook's performance still struggled a bit.

Although Wesley Johnson played a few eye-catching performances, it didn't help the Thunder much.

Soon, at halftime, the Lakers relied on a successful defense in the second quarter to pull the score back to 58:50, and the Lakers won an eight-point lead.

During the intermission, the live performance began with a pre-arranged program.

The reporters waiting on the sidelines began to interview the players.

Chu Xuan chatted with Duan ran, a reporter from China, about the Lakers, and then rushed to the sidelines.

"Ben, are you here to see me coaching today?" Chu Xuan and Ben Holland met, and the two of them hugged each other.

Ben Holland laughed: "Chu, of course I came to see you, thank you very much for providing tickets." ”

Chu Xuan smiled and quipped, "But I heard Russell say that you came to watch him play." ”

Ben Holland was slightly stunned, and suddenly smiled: "Haha, Chu, is this answer important?" I admire you and Russell, so I'll support both of you at the same time. ”

Chu Xuan laughed, of course he wouldn't care about this little thing.

"Hey, Rod, you're getting taller again." The little guy came to Chu Xuan's side and gave Chu Xuan a look, causing Chu Xuan to pretend to discover his existence.

"Chu, we're both as tall, I want to fight with you." Rod Holland challenged Chu Xuan.

This was quite a surprise to Chu Xuan, but he was quickly relieved.

At the beginning, because he was Ben Holland's assistant, he and Rod Holland were very familiar, and the two were six or seven years apart, and they would often fight bulls together.

Of course, it was Rhodes who lost every time.

And now, Rhodes has grown so much taller, after seeing Chu Xuan, the first thing he will naturally challenge, this is the nature of a child.

"Haha, Rod, are you sure you're going to challenge me? Well, I accepted. However, I will have to wait until I go to UCLA someday. ”

Chu Xuan's eyes moved, and he thought of UCLA's Zach LaVine, the future dunk king is a good seedling. Obviously, whether he goes head-to-head with Rod or not, he will have to go to UCLA.

"Okay, Chu, you just wait, you will definitely lose this time."

Rod laughed happily, but was poured cold water by Alex: "Rode, didn't you give up fighting with others?" I just asked Zach LaVine to give you a sparring partner, but you refused. ”

When Chu Xuan heard this, he couldn't help laughing, the relationship between Alex and Rhodes was still like this, he would always tease this little guy.

"Alex, it seems that Zach Laven is really good, you actually think of him so much."

Standing six feet five inches (196 cm) tall, Zach LaVine has a great reach, top-notch physical fitness, and is best in the league in jumping and gliding. Although he is only a freshman this year, Zach LaVine has already said that he will participate in the '14 draft, and both DraftExpress and NBADraft have ranked Zach LaVine in the middle and bottom of the first round.

That is, any team in the NBA that wants to acquire LaVine needs to prepare a first-round pick.

As for why Chu Xuan paid attention to Laven, one was because he coveted Lavin's physical fitness and plasticity. The second is because LaVine is a fan of the Lakers, and he has always regarded Kobe Bryant as his idol. Moreover, Zach LaVine has always hoped to play for the Lakers one day.

Obviously, Kobe Bryant is about to get old, and it is undoubtedly quite important for the Lakers to choose a successor for Kobe.

In Chu Xuan's future planning, Laven is one of the few people who are available.

"Zach LaVine is great, he has great potential, and he's a Lakers fan, and I hope this guy can play for the Lakers in the future." Alex praised.

Ben Holland smiled and said, "His shooting and defense are a bit average, but he has talent for it. With better coaching and training conditions, he can definitely turn those two aspects into advantages. Really, Chu, I suggest you can choose him, he can succeed Kobe. ”

"The monster's physical fitness is better than Kobe's." Rod shouted.

Obviously, people who were familiar with Zach Laven had a very high opinion of him, which Chu Xuan was not very surprised.

"I've got an eye on him, but I need to see how he performs, and if he's really good, I think I'll convince Mitch to look for a first-round pick."

Ben Holland nodded, and he was quite happy in his heart, you know, there are more than 600 teams in the NCAA, and tens of thousands of young people play, and the chance of being able to enter the NBA is too low. And the team under his coach, it is definitely an honor to be able to have NBA players.

"Chu, since you have this plan, then you come to UCLA next month to watch the game, I think in the first game of the tournament, if you can appear on the sidelines, it will definitely be very exciting for those young people."

Chu Xuan smiled: "So you invited me?" ”

Ben Holland laughed: "Of course, the doors of UCLA will always be open for you. And, I'm sure it won't take long for you to be one of UCLA's greatest pride. ”

……

"Honey, did you forget me?"

Adeline's voice rang out, causing several people to laugh, they already knew Adeline's identity.

Chu Xuan turned around and couldn't help but lose his mind for a while when he saw Adeline's delicate and moving appearance.

"Well, dear, it was my mistake."

The two of them came to hug, but because of the occasion, they quickly let go.

There was a lot of noise at the scene, and the people around couldn't hear Chu Xuan and Adeline's conversation. However, when he saw Chu Xuan and Adeline hugging, it still caused a lot of commotion. (To be continued.) )