Chapter 68: Star-Covered Los Angeles
Yesterday on Chinese New Year's Eve, the family gathered, drank too much, and slept until dawn!
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The Bulls and Thunder were tied at 101-84, and the Bulls suffered a heavy defeat at home.
After the game, Coach Thibodeau took the initiative to take the blame for the defeat, he thought that his tactics were too conservative, and he was enough to fight with the opponent with the strength of his team. However, the premature joint defense exhausted the physical strength of the players, and the opponent was in the prime of life, so naturally there was no reason to win.
However, the brightest star of the game was Durant, who scored 36 points and added 11 rebounds to beat the entire Bulls team almost single-handedly. In addition to Durant, Wei Shao, who suddenly broke out in the fourth quarter, also contributed to the game, contributing 23 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds, effectively supporting Durant.
The twin outbursts seem to have darkened the United Center, but the Bulls are not without bright spots.
As a rookie, Sun Xiaotian started his fourth game in a row. In this match, he relied on his tenacious will to keep playing against his opponents.
Although 12 points and 5 assists are not flashy, and he is not the king of the team's stats, his efficiency value is the highest on the team.
With 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists since the start of the season, Sun Xiaotian is temporarily ranked third in the rookie of the best rankings, ahead of Lillard and Anthony Davis.
Of course, this ranking is only based on personal data, and if you consider the team's record and contribution to the team, Sun Xiaotian has no problem ranking first.
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It took only four games for Sun to conquer his teammates and the entire city of Chicago, and they were all glad that their team had seen the baby, just like the Spurs picked up kawaii last year. Leonard the same.
At present, as the team's No. 3 scorer and No. 2 assist, Sun Xiaotian's versatility seems to have made Thibodeau more handy. He can completely let Sun Xiaotian play as a playmaker, or even a striker. This young man is a Maddie II who is alive and well, both in terms of ball sense and ball skills.
The Bulls' 3-1 record at the start of the season temporarily puts them in third place in the East. Ahead of them are the New York Knicks' 4-0 and the Miami Heat's 4-0.
However, this is just the beginning. The Bulls will face an even tougher test as they embark on a nasty trifecta against Western teams – the Lakers, Warriors and Jazz, with the Los Angeles Lakers being the toughest of the three.
This summer, the Lakers once again gave a glimpse into how good their management can be. Nash and Howard's airborne Angel City not only made the Lakers the favorites to win the championship in an instant, but also made them the boss of LA again, completely stealing the limelight from the city's rival Clippers.
Since Paul arrived with the Clippers last year, the name of the City of Empty Picks has been born. The Clippers, who have been pressed by the Lakers for so many years, finally took a bad breath, not only successfully swept the Lakers this season, but also had an empty connection between Griffin and Jordan in the game, which completely humiliated the Lakers.
Having won both the game and the audience, the Clippers have finally turned over!
However, the Lakers are Lakers after all, and the dynasty team is a dynasty team after all. If Stern hadn't stopped the Paul trade last year, how could Paul have been your turn with the Clippers!
If you were happy last year, you will be happy for the time being. This year, I've got Nash and Howard together, and your face is green.
I, the Lakers, just want to tell you that I haven't fallen yet, and Los Angeles is still my world. Besides, there is only one aristocratic team in Los Angeles, and that is the Purple Shirts.
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However, we often say that what is on paper and how strong you are in actual combat is the most important thing.
Nash, Kobe, Ci Shiping, Gasol, Howard......
Literally looking at the starting lineup of this team, who wouldn't be shocked by the jaw. However, it is somewhat ironic that the Lakers only achieved a 1-3 record in the opening season with such a super luxury lineup.
The Bulls are facing such a team next, and they don't know how much higher the Bulls are from any point of view?
However, Noah said, "They are just paper tigers, just like the F4 of the year, in name only, and they are still completely decently destroyed by the grassroots pistons." ”
The Lakers' problem can actually be seen from the starters, which of these five people is not a player who needs to attack with the ball? Would Nash still be Nash if he didn't have the ball? Not to mention Kobe.
Speaking of their two interior lines, Gasol was the tactical core of the team during the Phil Jackson era, and he was the axis of the triangle offensive system, in which his passing talent and offensive talent were brought to life. However, in the hands of D'Antoni, he became a bitter child who turned back and ran.
And what about the sparks? He's the league's No. 1 center! If you don't give him the offensive ball with such a character, how do you let him live.
So, in this Lakers team, the distribution of the ball has become a big problem. That's why in the first four games, the Lakers, a team that has always been good at offense, averaged only 18.7 assists per game, ranking last in the league.
However, no matter what, the opponent is the Lakers. The Bulls didn't dare to let their guard down, and there was actually Sun Xiaotian.
As soon as he thought that he was going to face Peter Pan Kobe, Sun Xiaotian was inexplicably excited. The best player in this league has brought you too many classics, 81 points, 40+ in four consecutive games......
Until the moment when the two sides jumped the ball, Sun Xiaotian couldn't believe it was true. The bright Staples Arena, which houses one of the best fans in the league. Look at the bigwigs sitting on the sidelines, Nicholson, Alba, Bieber...... Where does Sun Xiaotian still have the heart to play! He really wanted to rush up and get them to sign it.
However, he still restrained this kind of humiliating thing, because in that case, he would be beaten by his teammates and couldn't find the north, who made you run so far to be embarrassed!
Looking at the Lakers players on the court, Sun Xiaotian wants to ask them for autographs. In short, here, Sun Xiaotian seems to have completely "lost" himself. That's right, this is also the "lost angel" Los Angeles.
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Once the game started, the Lakers got the first wave of offensive possession. Nash still dribbled the ball twice, and added his own hand, how disgusting!
At this time, Kobe Bryant came out to catch the ball, and Sun Xiaotian hurriedly followed, but he was a little trembling.
Facing the rookie in front of him, Kobe Bryant didn't seem to have the desire to attack. He gave the ball to the sister-in-law who responded to the high position again, and the family didn't even think about giving it directly to the spark under the basket, because the spark itself was already about to reach the reasonable collision zone.
"Toot!"
The referee's whistle blew and Noah was awarded a defensive foul.
There's no way, if Howard is allowed to get to this position, it's only a foul to deal with.
However, unexpectedly, Howard missed two free throws, so it seems that Noah's foul is worth it.
Coming back, the Bulls organized the offense. Hinrich observed on the line, Sun Xiaotian and Lu Erdeng still ran crossover tactics.
Ruhrdeng received a pass from Hinrich at this time, and was about to turn around when he hit what looked like a wall. Take a look, I'll snort, Ci Shiping!
To be honest, Ruhrdeng's physical fitness is already very good. However, compared to the benevolent brother in front of him, he is still a little worse!
Wanting to break through Ci Shiping, Lu Erdeng didn't seem to be ready, and he returned the ball to Sun Xiaotian.
At this time, Noah had already reached a high position to cover for him, but it was only a fake cover, in order to take advantage of the most untimely reaction and get the opportunity to run back.
But Howard had already expected that, after all, his best defensive player was not won for nothing.
Looking at the game time, there are only 8 seconds left, Sun Xiaotian has no other way but to come.
But in front of him is the famous Kobe Bryant. Bryant!
"So what! Just score in front of him! ”
Sun Xiaotian suddenly said a sentence in his heart, as if telling himself to be decisive!
He froze, took a few steps back, and prepared to accelerate.
Suddenly, let the start start.
I saw Sun Xiaotian first leaning on Kobe Bryant with his left shoulder and dribbling through Kobe's left hand side. However, Bryant's perfect defense did not allow Sun Xiaotian to find a trace of space to shoot.
At this time, Sun Xiaotian suddenly made another sudden stop, and then turned around, and his movements were completed in one go. Kobe Bryant was still deceived, and although he reacted in the fastest time, he still didn't block Sun Xiaotian's shot.
"Huh!"
The ball is in!