After winning the Los Angeles Lakers without any suspense, the Knicks did not leave, staying at the Staples Center for a day before challenging the Los Angeles Clippers. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The Clippers are not what they used to be, they have replaced the Lakers as the overlord of the Staples Center Arena, Chris Paul has made the team complete the gorgeous transformation from a fish belly to a powerhouse, but then Paul's Western Conference final curse, last season's Western Conference semifinals, the Clippers were overturned by the Rockets 1:3 in a good situation, and Deandre Jordan staged another soap opera in the offseason, but the Clippers finally retained the original main lineup.

Although the team has injury concerns, the strong roster configuration also makes the Clippers firmly occupy the fourth position in the West, which is almost unshakable, so the Knicks will face a tough battle next.

The Knicks' fast attack is extremely sharp, but in the eyes of most media, the Knicks take a light and flexible route and are not good at playing tough battles, so Wang Zhuo urgently needs to prove to the outside world that this Knicks team has a certain strength to fight tough battles.

"Hey, Kobe, how about a chat?"

Because they share a stadium and usually practice together, the players of the Clippers and Lakers almost don't look up and look down every day, Wang Zhuo walked up to Kobe Bryant at the end of the training and asked in a friendly manner.

"Hello, Wang, I remember you, and I'm happy to accompany you, but I still have to throw another 100 balls to finish today's training, if you don't mind, you can wait a while!"

Kobe Bryant turned his head and said to Wang Zhuo, but his hands did not stop moving, and he kept feeding shells into the basket.

"Of course!"

Wang Zhuo spread his hands and replied, he knew that Kobe Bryant was a paranoid person, and his love for basketball had almost reached the realm of madness, which was also the reason why he was able to succeed, Kobe Bryant in training was also meticulous, and the goal he set would never give up halfway, Wang Zhuo thought that saying such things was in line with Kobe's character, so he didn't mind at all.

The 37-year-old Kobe Bryant has countless honors, and he has stepped on the pinnacle of life to understand the loneliness of the high place, at this moment he faded away from the recklessness of his youth and the arrogance and domineering of his peak, and gradually returned to the bland, no longer to compete for fame and fortune, but more to enjoy the fun of the game and pursue the meaning of basketball.

Wang Zhuo felt that Kobe Bryant was the most attractive at this moment, he stood next to the court, watched Kobe keep jumping up and out, and occasionally helped Kobe pick up the ball.

"Hello, Wang, I'm sorry to keep you waiting, try the drink I developed!"

After Kobe Bryant threw 100 balls, he walked up to Wang Zhuo and threw over a bottle of BodyArmor, which is a sports drink invested and developed by Kobe's registered company.

"Thank you! Tastes good. ”

Wang Zhuo caught it steadily, unscrewed the cap, tasted it, nodded and said.

"Of course, I believe that one day he can go out into the world, beat Coca-Cola, and become the world's number one drink!"

Kobe Bryant hung a towel around his neck, kept wiping the sweat on his face, and joked with Wang Zhuo in a playful tone.

"Kobe, do you miss Phil? I'm serious! ”

Wang Zhuo smiled indifferently at him, returned to seriousness affectionately, and asked seriously.

"We're in touch all the time, okay, I know what you mean, and I'll admit I miss Phil a lot, he's a unique mentor, but you should understand that players can't interfere with the decisions of team management, and I thank Phil and I thank the Lakers as well!"

Kobe Bryant wanted to prevaricate, but when he saw Wang Zhuo looking at him with sincere eyes, he bit his lip and still said what was in his heart.

"OK, I see, I'll be honest to you on behalf of Phil, Phil's heart has always belonged only to the Lakers!"

Wang Zhuo clapped his hands, got up to leave, stopped after taking two steps, turned around, and told him the original intention of coming to Kobe, and then strode out of the Staples Center Arena.

"Thank you, Wang, I think we can be friends!"

Kobe Bryant waved his hand at Wang Zhuo's back and said loudly, and the echo echoed over the arena for a long time before gradually dissipating.

The next day, at the Staples Center Arena, the Knicks' away game against the Clippers was about to start, and the scene was crowded and packed, showing the unique and powerful atmosphere of the entertainment city.

"If this game doesn't limit the Knicks to under 100 points, it's a loss, and you have to always remember that no one can easily walk away with victory on this floor!"

Before the game, Rivers sat on the bench for a pre-game rally and it was clear that he didn't want to see the Knicks score so high at the Staples Center.

The starting lineup of the Knicks is Anthony, Afflalo, Porzingis, Grant and O'Quinn, and Wang Zhuo's purpose is very clear, which is to fight for offense.

The Clippers' starting lineup is Paul, Griffin, Jordan Jr., Pierce and Redick, and Rivers brought Pierce to the starting position to limit Anthony and prevent the Knicks from playing playmaking forward.

At the beginning of the game, Jordan Jr. grabbed the ball for the Clippers with his excellent bounce, Paul dribbled over half the court, walked to the top of the circle and stood still, and commanded the players on the court with his left hand how to run.

Paul held the ball at the top of the circle, Griffin and Jordan Jr. stood on both sides to form a "V" shape, Jordan Jr. suddenly cut in, attracting O'Quin's attention, while Paul accelerated around Jordan Jr., and burst into the basket with Jordan Jr.'s cover, Griffin ran back from left to right, staying near the left free throw line, Paul broke through the ball, Griffin shot in the open position, and the ball was hollowed into the basket.

Wang Zhuo could see that this was Rivers' most commonly used "V" shaped offensive tactic, with Paul, Griffin and Jordan Jr. working together on a three-point and two-point line, and the other two players ambushing in the bottom corners on either side.

Offense and defense switched, Grant held the ball to face Paul, slowly advanced through the half, and after staying at the top of the circle for two seconds, Grant suddenly accelerated, shook off Paul, Griffin hurriedly came over from one side to help defend, Grant did not go straight to the basket, but rushed directly to Griffin who came over to help defend in three steps.

Griffin realized the danger, but it was too late to retreat, he had already raised his arms and jumped into the air, and Grant leaned in lightly to shoot.

"Beep!"

The referee's whistle blows, Griffin defends a foul, and Grant makes a move to get two free throws.

Griffin was stunned when he received a foul in less than a minute, but there was no problem with the decision, and he secretly reminded himself to be careful not to make such a low-level mistake again.

However, he didn't expect that this was Wang Zhuo's deliberate doing, Paul has the demeanor of a general and can command thousands of troops, so Wang Zhuo will beat his most powerful helper, so that he has no skills, and he will end up with no soldiers to adjust and a bare-bones commander.