Back in Los Angeles, the Lakers felt like a dark cloud hung over their heads. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

This defeat hit them too hard, and Harris did not blame his players, and he had no reason to do so, after all, the main loss of this game was on him.

The gap between him and Sloan is really too big, and for a moment, Harris even had a hint of doubt about their goal of breaking into the playoffs this season.

Can a team like ours really make the playoffs?

Even if you make the playoffs, what can you do? Against a team like the Jazz, do we really have the strength to fight back?

......

Tony was depressed, he sat in the living room of Jessica's rented apartment, bored watching TV, and he was really embarrassed by this game. Jessica seemed to see that Tony was not in a good mood, so she obediently did not speak, but went to the kitchen to make Tony a pot of coffee for him.

Jessica's intimacy warmed Tony's heart, and the shadow of losing the game dissipated a little.

"It's good to have you." Tony gently took Jessica into his arms and said emotionally.

Jessica didn't speak, she naughtily stuck out her scented tongue and licked Tony's face.

"By the way, the house I told you about two days ago, now they should have moved in almost enough, and we can live there." Tony took a sip of his cup's coffee.

"Good! I listen to you. Jessica nodded.

"Okay, now it's time to act." Tony drank his coffee and patted Jessica's buttocks, "Tidy things up, we'll get over later." He paused, "Do you want me to help you?" ”

"No, you don't! I'll do it myself. Jessica's face flushed.

It was a little strange to see Jessica's reaction Tony, but he quickly reacted. With an awkward smile, Tony quickly turned his eyes to the TV.

........

That night, the young couple finally moved into their new home, and after moving home for most of the day, both of them were tired, and tomorrow's game was very important for Tony, they were not too crazy and went to bed early.

Nothing was said all night.

On December 6, the Lakers hosted the Magic.

This is a needle-to-needle matchup.

Tony has achieved good performances in the previous matchups with Ewing, Olajuwon, Camp and other top inside players in the league, plus the previous coach Karl praised Tony as the second Shaq, and some people have even given Tony the nickname "Little Shark" This time he met the real Shaq, everyone is looking forward to what kind of performance Tony can play in the face of O'Neal, this is a game broadcast live in the United States.

"The authority of the shark is challenged, and the two top centers face off! 》

USA Today once again put Tony and O'Neal on the front page of the news before the game, and appeared on the front page of the largest newspaper in the United States in a short period of time, which is absolutely unprecedented for a rookie, and Tony also became the first NBA rookie to win this award.

"I don't understand, when can I only compare with an 18+12 guy, have you forgotten that I have reached the finals in the last two seasons?" For Tony to be touted like this, the big shark O'Neal seemed very unhappy, he kept complaining in front of the media before the game, in his eyes, Tony is not even an opponent.

The Shark's arrogance is well known throughout the league, and he once said that there is no match for him in the league except for Olajuwon. Of course, he also has the confidence to say so.

So far this season, O'Neal has been able to contribute an average of 29.8+13.6 dominant-level data per game, and Tony's data is indeed not at the same level compared to him.

"I've seen Tony play, his crappy offense, his poor passing, and he's really good for a rookie, but he's going to have to wait a few years to compare it to me. As for this game, I'll tell him what a real center forward is. O'Neill was unleashed and bluntly said that he wanted to teach Tony how to be a man.

O'Neill's provocative insult heated up the excitement of the game again.

As for O'Neill's remarks, Tony's answer was also very neither humble nor arrogant.

"He's one of the best centers in the league, and he's going to be one of the greatest in history, but he's not invincible, he's lost to Olajuwon, he's lost to Jordan, I don't think he's scary, it's the home of Los Angeles, and I'd advise him to keep a low profile." Tony replied faintly.

As for O'Neal's questioning of his offensive ability, Tony did not choose to respond directly.

"If he has the skills to make a splash in front of the media, I suggest he might as well practice his free throws."

This answer made the media reporters laugh in their hearts. Free throws have always been a pain in O'Neal's heart, and this rookie actually poked his weakness in front of everyone like this, and he was really bold.

Sure enough, O'Neill was enraged by Tony's taunts.

"I'll blow him up." O'Neill put an end to the war of words.

.......

Today's Forum Arena was more popular than any previous game, and although it was only a regular season game, even the worst seats in the arena were sold to sky-high prices.

There were even quite a few NBA celebrities who came to the scene.

"Charles, who do you think will win the duel between those two guys?" In the VIP stand of the arena, a tall white man sat leisurely on a comfortable sofa, talking to a fat man next to him.

This white man, his name is Larry Bird.

"I'm betting on Tony, this kid's strength is definitely not that simple, O'Neal will pay the price for despising him." The fat man said as he chewed on a bucket of oversized popcorn in his arms. "And this kid dares to go-for-tat in the face of O'Neill, I like this kid."

Charles Barkley didn't play today, so he flew in from Houston just to watch the game.

"Oh my gosh, it looks like our rookie is going to lose badly, Charles, and everyone knows when your rotten mouth is never right." Bird sighed.

"Alright, Larry, I'll still have the right time!" Barkley said angrily, "Look, this kid is going to surprise people!" ”

However, Larry looked undeniable, "He killed you, but it doesn't mean that he has this chance in the face of O'Neal." ”

Speaking of the lore, Barkley's face suddenly collapsed.

"Hehe, today, I'm going to support Charles." There is also a black man sitting next to Bird, who can sit with a person of Barkley's level, the origin of this black man is naturally not simple, he is the founder of the Lakers SHOWTIME "Magic" Johnson, "But Larry, you will come to Los Angeles, your fans will be heartbroken if they know." ”

As he spoke, Johnson grimaced.

"Oh my God, come and see, the Green Shirts came to the home court of the bitter rival Lakers to watch the game, and the intensity of this news is not to give those two guys a duel at all."

"That's enough, Erwin, watch your game." Bird chuckled and punched Johnson next to him.

If anyone saw this scene, they would be shocked, and no one would have guessed that the two sworn enemies of black and white, Larry Bird and Elvin Johnson, would be a pair of very good friends in private.