Chapter 373: 13 Consecutive Wins, Who Can Stop Orlando? 【Ask for a guaranteed commuter pass】

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"Haha, haha, I knew that I knew that Wood he would be able to do it, you read that right, yes he did it again, this is an absolutely perfect tactical opportunity to come out, look at this movement, it's amazing, continuous cover makes everything This is a product of the team, although it doesn't look perfect and not so heroic as the previous singles kills, but it still can't be denied that this is a haode result, born with a big heart Wood. Lin's Orlando walked away with victory right under the noses of the Los Angeles people. "Charles. Barkley laughed exaggeratedly.

Barkley's exaggerated expression contrasted sharply with the expressions of the Lakers fans and players on the court, and Kobe Bryant, who was at the top of the arc, was looking at Lin Sen who was hugged and celebrated by his teammates at the moment.

He's been waiting three seasons since he left that big fat man, he doesn't want to carry that damn second leading name, and now he finally welcomes a strong teammate, and he wants to start his new season with a good start, but he didn't expect this result.

But fortunately, losing the first game of the new season will not affect the team as a whole season, let alone his idea of winning the championship.

Kobe Bryant shook his head and glanced at his wife Vanessa and his beloved daughter sitting on the sidelines, and turned around and walked to the bench.

"The result was a disappointment for the Los Angeles Lakers, but it was a good game for the fans and it showed both sides what they need to improve, and this is just the beginning of the 82-game regular season long journey, and it's important to play every game that follows." Kenny. Smith concluded.

"Okay. Kenny: I'll admit you're right. This is just the beginning of a new season. But I think this game has definitely attracted the attention of a lot of teams, such as Houston, Boston, of course, San Antonio and Cleveland, this game is the focus of the team, as far as I am concerned, Orlando has to play better and play more in this game, we can obviously feel that the whole team in Orlando is running much better than last season, of course, not only a key ball arrangement of Zuihou, It's completely different from last season, when he relied more on Wood's offensive means to score points alone.

Of course, I'd like to know what the coaching staff thinks about what they think of what Wood thinks when he sees Wood's mid-range shooting in the game, haha. Wow, Wood walks to the sidelines, he seems to be going to say hello to his gossip girlfriends. "Charles. Barkley said, looking at the sidelines.

The reporters in the media area couldn't wait to raise their cameras in their hands, which was undoubtedly an added benefit for them.

However, Lin Sen disappointed them, because Lin Sen only said a few words and left.

"I bet it's not that simple, we will get what we want by following them."

"I think so too, some time ago in Hong Kong, we could only listen to other people's reports and didn't know the specific situation of the matter, that situation is really shit, think about Natalie Portman is pregnant and Woodtower is looking for other women, and we will definitely be able to fire if we catch real evidence."

"Yes, there is no doubt about it."

The reporters in the media area made up their minds to follow them. However, they were still disappointed when they arrived at Zuihou, because Lin Sen did not leave the hotel at all. Until the team left Los Angeles and returned to Orlando.

The battle of the spotlight left fans with a lot of nostalgia, and the players on both sides didn't let the conversation end.

Bryant, who played 40 minutes in the game and scored a game-high 47 points. Speaking to reporters in the locker room after the game, Bryant said: "Wood played a haode game and they won the game, but only temporarily, next time I'll hit him back in Orlando." ”

At the same time, Kobe Bryant also had a bad impact on the starting center Anzu. Bynum expressed his dissatisfaction: "I think he's not too young, he should learn how to face the game and face his emotions, the team needs help rather than a burden. ”

And Kobe Bryant also responded to his 36 shots and only hit 15 goals: "If you can, no one wants to shoot so many times, no one wants to play for that long, my hand is a little bad on defense, but I still have to shoot even then, but fortunately, we are just starting and everything will be good after that." ”

The exciting thing is that there is a grapevine after the break of the division game and the team's general manager Mitch. Kupchak has once again offered to trade Anzu. Bynum brought in players who were more suited to the team, but Kupchak later denied that claim.

On the side of the winners, the Orlando Magic was in a good mood and joined the Orlando Magic in the offseason through a trade. Although Artest's status with the Magic has dropped from when he was with the Kings, from the team leader to the fourth, it is undeniable that he is the key to the Magic's interior and exterior defense.

In the game against the Lakers, he played a huge role for everyone to see, and the different defensive styles he and Battier have are undoubtedly one of the important reasons for Kobe Bryant's 21 iron shots.

Although Artest only made 9 shots in the game, he also scored 13 points, while also contributing 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, and he was undoubtedly the hero of the Magic's victory in the opening game.

So Artest was in a very good mood, and he said with a little exaggeration in the face of reporters: "There is no doubt that Wood is an important reason why I came to Orlando, and in this point I have the same idea as Deacon Bay, Chauncey, Sean, Sam, Eddie, and a few newcomers who have just come to Orlando, and this game has proven this, he is a wonderful guy, we old guys are willing to revolve around him, and this game is the result of Haode, he told us with a big heart that he is worthy of our sacrifice for him, Nobody likes to lose, we can make sacrifices to win, we got the Lakers, they're a strong opponent, it's the start of our new season, we're confident in every game we play, the O'Brien Cup, that's the goal of all Orlando and the only goal. ”

Lin Sen, who completed the three-point kill, was naturally the object of the reporter's pursuit, and in the locker room, Lin Sen did not shy away from saying his expectations for the new season again: "We were not favored last season. But we did what many people couldn't even think of, and we fought to Zuihou. We've prepared a lot for the new season. We couldn't think of anything other than a championship that we should be aiming for. ”

Orlando was amazed by their players, and they praised Orlando from management to coaching staff to players.

"Ron + Shaun = The Grave of the Frontier Superstar" - this is the news headline of "Yahoo Sports", the content summarizes the game between the Lakers and the Magic, mainly emphasizes the horror of the Magic with Artest and Battier on the defensive end of the two positions of the frontier, and analyzes it through Kobe Bryant's 21 irons, especially the key block of Battier at the Zuihou moment to have Lin Sen Zuihou's pressure-free three-point kill, Yahoo Sports believes that any defender this season will be greatly tested when he encounters the Magic.

"Evolved Wood Still Shines, Makes the League Tremble in the Middle-Distance" -- this is an article in the Orlando Sentinel, which highlights Linson's progress. He even boasted that this season's championship could only be the Magic.

"47 Lost to 35, Efficiency is King, Black Mamba is Still Lonely" - "USA Today", "USA Today" analyzed the opening game from the efficiency of Kobe Bryant and Linson, two leading stars.

The media, large and small, have paid a lot of attention to this battle of focus, and it has also made other teams feel the difference of the new magic.

The teams that were interested in competing for the championship immediately analyzed the game, and they were scared by such a magic trick, and they knew that it was not the most haode magic.

Although he scored a Magic high of 35 points, he only hit 14 of them on 19 shots, so let's see how his 35 points came about, and he hit 7 of 11 mid-range shots. He made 4 of 5 shots and 4 of 4 three-pointers and 4 of 4 free throws on 3 of his 3-point attempts. Looking at the data, this is an extremely high efficiency. And the three-point shot and the breakthrough were his main offensive means last season, but in this game, everyone also saw that his three-point shots were few and very sensible, far less crazy than last season, and the breakthrough has decreased a lot, but this is not the focus of our research today, the focus is on the mid-range to see where his shots and points are. "Doug. Rivers said, pointing to the screen.

This is the second day of the Magic and the Lakers, they are in the Boston Celtics strategy room, and they need to play against the Washington Wizards in the evening, but the Celtics do not target the Wizards, but pay special attention to the Magic.

A replay of Linsen's 11 mid-range shots appeared on the TV screen, especially the shot of the goal: "Look, there are turn-over jumpers, step-back steps, and catch-and-shoot after going around the screen, including fixed points, I think everyone can see that last season's data showed that he averaged less than 2 mid-range shots per game during the regular season, and it only increased nearly 4 times in the finals, but this is very different from the 11 times in this game, what does this mean?" ”

Doug. Rivers looked at his teammates: "It shows that he's been working on mid-range shots in the offseason and he's had a good job, at least confidently he has confidence, which is scary, and I think every one of us knows him well, especially KG." ”

Ganeji nodded: "Yes, this guy is very unique, it looks like he is terrible off the court, he is called a playboy and has a lot of scandals, but on the court he is really an extremely difficult guy, and he actually trains hard, but last season when he was in the Timberwolves, he also practiced in the middle range but the effect was not good until later." ”

"Oh, later?" Rivers came interested.

"Yes, it's a man named Ruth. Edison's guy, that's what he used science to analyze Wood's shooting and then came up with a plan to improve it, and I still remember the effect of the game against the Spurs when I was out, by the way, the bounce, power and airspace analysis during the dunk replay in the game we watched yesterday was made by this company, and Howard's free throws were a little better yesterday, and it was said that he got it that way. ”

Garnett's explanation made Doug. Rivers frowned: "Anyway, his mid-range shooting is practiced, and with more mid-range shooting, our defense will change, and then look at the Magic's defensive ......"

Not only are the Celtics focused on the Magic, but the Spurs, Cavaliers, Rockets, and the failed Lakers are all analyzing last night's Magic.

Lin Sen, who can only shoot three-pointers and break through, is enough to make the teams depressed, not to mention Lin Sen, who can shoot from mid-range. After returning to Orlando, Lin Sen rested at home for a few hours before entering the center of the water house and began special training.

It's not a team's training. But quite a few people came.

"Don't move your steps randomly. Yes, just keep your arms at all times, just block his eyes, and don't go for the cover. "Sean. Battier was standing on the sidelines at the moment and said to Linson, who was defending Billups on the field.

"Sean, actually, Wood is a little stronger to learn my defensive style, and I've seen his previous games and he's very keen on physical confrontation, even though he was still physically weak last season." Artest, who was next to Battier, smiled and said, "That's right. Especially his small actions, he is not a good child, and only David. That old man Stern would have thought so. ”

"Hey, Ron, you're slandering me." Lin Sen on the field said with a smile.

Linson has to practice defense not only with Battier and Artest, but also with Billups, who is a heavily underrated player in the league, and the defensive end is definitely the league's first-class level at the guard position: eyesight, hard shots, high jumps, fast runs. Strong body.

On the offensive end, Linson mainly studied with Billups and Sam. Kassel.

Chauncey. Billups is a man who knows how to use his strengths to strike his enemies when they are shorter than him. He will use his physical advantage to force the other person; And when he encounters an opponent who is physically strong but lacks speed, his speed advantage can be vividly displayed.

And what he is best at in offense is to make a strong shot, and this trick has been tried and tested repeatedly, but Lin Sen focuses on learning the help that Billups gives to his teammates in the game, even if Billups only averages 8.6 assists per game in the season, most of the time around 7, and although Lin Sen averaged 10.7 assists per game in his rookie season, it is only a high number.

Billups has a high pass success rate, very few turnovers, teammates can play better, and Linson has a lot to learn from Billups.

As for the alien Sam. Kassel, when Linson was still in Minnesota Timberwolves against the Clippers, Garnett once told him that he wanted Casel to teach Linson.

Kassel's physical fitness in the NBA is probably only average or even lower, and the offensive options mostly end with mid- and long-range jumpers, when Cassel said that "only Jordan can shoot me in the half-volley", and the Timberwolves rely on KG's block and ball distribution and their own emergency stop jump shot to grasp the timing, and mainly rely on rhythm rather than speed when breaking through.

In addition, Kassel's thin body has quite an achievement in the low post back body singles, and this is also a point that Lin Sen wants to learn, compared with Kassel, his physical fitness is much better, whether it is speed or liliang.

If these defenses and offenses can be learned, Lin Sen's horror can be imagined, but Lin Sen also knows that he wants to learn these things not overnight, and it will take a long time to practice slowly to achieve it.

That's why Lin Sen asked them to teach him, and today was supposed to be a break for magic.

But they were very happy that Lin Sen's request was not refused, in addition to Lin Sen's promise to invite them to dinner and maintain the stability of the team, out of consideration for integrating into the new team, the most important point is to see Lin Sen's energy to learn, and they see a bright future for magic in Lin Sen.

The leader of a team wants to go far is very important, no matter what role they played in the original team before, but they know that when it comes to magic, what they can play is help, Lin Sen is the leader, so Lin Sen's attitude makes them feel satisfied, and they really want to help Lin Sen.

Because of Linson's enthusiasm, Dwight. Howard and Darko. Milicic also consciously asked for more practice, Dekembe. Mutombo and Ewing, Chris. Webb was also in the arena, and they were in the other half at the moment.

This situation directly led to the whole team giving up a precious day off and coming to the stadium to practice.

'I have a lot of confidence in us, unity, self-confidence, ability, unity of purpose and I think if the team loses it is not enough for us to work hard.' Stan. Van Gundy said with a smile.

The coaching staff did not rest, and when they came to the stadium, they were very relieved to see the players consciously practicing more.

Although the Magic won the first game and played a good game, it was far from being able to improve on the haode. Although the circle tactic is not used much in the game, the effect is good. And more importantly, Linsen's mid-distance makes them very excited.

Although during training and pre-season, Linson showed improvement. But unlike the Lakers, who were still facing strong opponents in the regular season, it was completely different, and the entire coaching staff decided to strengthen the development of Linson's mid-range tactics.

In the evening, the whole Magic team came to Lin Sen's villa in Orlando at the invitation of Lin Sen, Carolina and Lin Sen served as the head chef, and Natalie, who was five months pregnant. Portman also made a move.

"Wood, this guy is really good at enjoying it, but today we're blessed." Dwight. Howard grinned, Ance. Brown opened the iron gate of the villa for them, and more than a dozen paparazzi squatted there all year round under the road tree opposite the iron gate.

"How can we get Natalie to serve us. Wood, you don't cherish it too much. Artest prepares the kitchen to see how Lin Sen cooks when he sees Natalie. Portman, a pregnant woman, immediately disagreed when he came out to help.

"You guys, how can you get Natalie to help, let's help together." Artest shouted at his teammates playing in the living room.

Hearing Artest's shouts, they ran over one by one, "That's it, Wood, how can you get Natalie to help." "Stan. Van Gundy chimed in.

"Yes, you go out, we can help, and we will pay the bill." Howard laughed and said, "Wood." How should we get it! ”

Looking at Lin Sen who wanted to help one by one, he was a little helpless: "Then you go out and rest, if you don't go out again, I will probably be scolded to death." ”

Natalie. Portman nodded, turned around and smiled at Lin Sen's teammate coach and said, "Then I'll xiexie you." ”

Eventually, a group of people left Billups and Cassel to help. Howard was clamoring for help too, Billups and Cassel were helping, Howard was just joking, but Zuihou still made a big table of delicious Chinese food.

Although it was just a simple gathering, Linson's move certainly increased the team's unity.

The Orlando Sentinel also praised Linson's behavior, saying that he is progressing more and more towards the perfect team leader.

After dinner that night, Lin Sen and his teammates cleaned up the table and did not leave, but watched the national live broadcast of the Texas Civil War between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks at Lin Sen's home.

Last year, the Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Black Eight, and Nowitzki became the most tragic regular season MVP winner, and the Mavericks did not have any major reinforcements in the offseason, except for the five-year 4500 extension of the outstanding guard Devin. Harris and the 3-year, 9 million contract extension veteran Jerry Starker House in addition to the Magic trade to get Eddie Eddie from the Magic. House.

On the other hand, the Rockets are constantly making big moves, not only did the offseason not start. Howard sent to the Timberwolves in exchange for Mike, who had played for the team. James also signed Rashad with a big contract of 70 million for 5 years. Lewis.

In addition, he signed the former Rockets' logo Francis with a salary close to the veteran's base salary, you must know that Francis could still contribute 14 points last season, and in order to return to the original Rockets, Francis even rejected the Clippers' 3-year 15 million contract.

And the biggest gain is undoubtedly the exchange of European Kobe Spanoolis from the Spurs to Argentine power forward Luis with the European Kobe Spanoulris, who has not been integrated into the NBA. Scola, who was not expected to be a good deal, turned out to be a very good deal, and at the US Championships in the summer, Scola stunned everyone and eventually led Argen to the Olympics and won the best player of the year.

In addition, in order to make room for Lewis, the Rockets sent Battier to the Rockets to get Tony. Barty and the Magic got a protected first-round pick from the Kings.

Coupled with the acquisition of small guard Brooks and big forward Landry in the draft, the Rockets suddenly became one of the most competitive teams in the West, and the game became a national broadcast broadcast.

"Houston is really tough." Billups sighed.

"With Rashad . The offensive pressure on Lewis, Yao and T-MAC was reduced all of a sudden, especially Yao's inside containment and T-Mac's outside containment to Rassad. Lewis took a number of offensive opportunities. "Stan. Van Gundy continued.

And last season's coach of the Rockets, Jeff. Van Gundy, assistant coach Thibodeau, and Rockets Shaun Murphy. Battier's feelings are even more pronounced.

On the contrary, the Mavericks still rely more on Nowitzki, even if the Mavericks still have Josh. Howard, Jason. Terry and Devon. Harris, but it's still a little worse compared to the Rockets.

The Mavericks, who had held on for three quarters, were crushed by the new Rockets in the fourth quarter. In the end, the Rockets defeated the Mavericks with a score of 112-98.

"Houston will be our strongest opponent!" Jeff. Van Gundy said seriously.

"There's an inside line, there's an outside line, there's a substitute. The only weakness is that the defense is a little worse. Thibodeau said earnestly. Watching this game also let the Magic know that they need to work harder to reach their goal.

The Magic's main opponents who played on the same day were the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, who signed Mike in a big way. Bibby's Cavaliers have also made a good start to the new season at home. Bibby contributed a double-double of 18 points and 11 assists, which perfectly revitalized the whole team and made the Clevelanders very satisfied.

And the Celtics, who shocked the league's Super Three, faced the Wizards of the Washington Three Musketeers proved the terrifying strength of the Big Three.

Garnett, Pierce and Ray Allen combined for 88 points, 27 rebounds and 14 assists, and the Super Big Three completely dominated the game, beating the trio of Arenas, Jamison and Butler to pieces.

In addition to the Lakers' loss to the Magic, the Magic, Spurs, Rockets, Celtics, and Cavaliers, the five favorites for the new season's championship, all won and all of them were hearty victories, showing superior strength, and only at the beginning of the new season, they were separated from other teams.

"The Championship, Meal for Six Teams" - This is the title of ESPN's wrap-up article after the first game of the new season.

Although some teams are reluctant to admit such as the Mavericks, it is a fact that it is all true.

The competitors showed good form and also stimulated the Magic's efforts up and down. The next day the Magic hosted the Milwaukee Bucks, which was named the Chinese Derby by the Chinese media, and the Milwaukee Bucks, who wanted to return to the playoffs, did not take away the victory at the Water House Center.

Linson's Orlando Magic extended their lead to 22 points in just one first half, and the game went into garbage time with four minutes left in the third quarter.

The UAE's debut, which was highly anticipated by the Chinese media and the Milwaukees, scored just six points, while Linson scored 23 points on just 12 shots.

In the end, the Magic defeated the Bucks 123-88 at home, and a 35-point massacre showed the Milwaukees the cruelty of reality.

Then the Magic began their first three-game road trip of the new season, going to Charlotte Bobcats and Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks, all three teams were strengthened, and the Magic easily won three consecutive away games.

And Linson also won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week in the first week of the new season for his outstanding performance against the Lakers, Bucks, and Bobcats in the first week. In those three games, Linson averaged 28 points per game, second only to James, who also led the team to a three-game win in the first week. In addition, Linson can average 9.33 assists, 3.33 steals and 5 rebounds per game, but that is not a reason for Linson to beat James to win the best of the week.

Because Linson's first-week shooting rate reached a terrifying 72.2%, a terrifying 65% three-point shooting rate, and a 15-of-15 free throw shooting rate.

It was this shooting percentage that allowed Linson to beat James, who was also a good performer, to win the first week of the Eastern Conference of the Week, which was taken by Yao Ming, who averaged 26 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks per game.

Fiery Wood. Lin - This is the title of the homepage of the NBA's official website, and the picture is the picture of Lin Sen's defeat of the Lakers.

Of course, Linson's shooting percentage can't always be so accurate, as the game progresses, Linson's hand has decreased but still maintained a high level, and because the Magic will need to face the real strong team in the first month of the new season, that is, the six teams that are considered the most likely to win the championship, in addition to the opening game against the Lakers, are the away game against the Boston Celtics on November 25 and the second home game of the 29th back-to-back game on November against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Spurred on by strong opponents, the Magic, who have won five in a row, continued to win against each opponent, becoming the first team in the league to reach 10 consecutive wins in the new season, and the only team in the league to maintain a total of wins.

While several of the main rivals have strong rivalry reasons, the Magic's strength has scared the rest of the team.

However, on Nov. 20, the Orlando Magic came to Utah after beating the Portland Trail Blazers.

In Utah, the Magic have encountered their biggest trouble in the new season since the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams lost the stats in the conversation, Linson only had 24 points and eight assists, and Delon Brown. Williams had 28 points and 12 assists, and also had his first game of the season shooting below 50 percent.

But the Magic still laughed Zuihou, Linson in the front of the shooting rate is not haode, in the game with two minutes left when the team trailed the Jazz by 2 points, under the defense of Delong, completed a two-plus-one to overtake the score, and then Artest steals the fast-break dunk to help the Magic open the difference, and finally the Magic also defeated the Jazz with these two key offenses to extend the winning streak to 11 games.

The Magic flew from Utah to Linson's old club Minnesota that night, because the Magic needed to play the second game of the first back-to-back game of the new season to challenge the Timberwolves.

In Utah, Lin Sen scored 32 points in a single game for the fourth time in the new season against his old club, and Lin Sen only took 13 shots to get this statistic.

The fans at the target center were cheering for Linson almost all of the time, and those who didn't know thought it was the home of the Magic, which was undoubtedly a slap in the face to the Timberwolves' uniform team.

After the victory over the Timberwolves, the Magic immediately flew back to Orlando to welcome the challenge of the Chicago Bulls, who reached the Eastern Conference semifinals last season and also had goals in the new season, and were given high hopes by the Chicago media to end the Magic's 12-game winning streak.

But in the end, the Magic relied on eight players to score double-doubles and defeated the menacing Chicago Bulls by 18 points at home, winning 13 straight games and continuing to lead the league.

"They're hard to beat, but we'll find a way." Bulls head coach Skells said after the game.

And after this game, the Orlando Magic will also welcome the Boston Celtics, the strongest opponent of the new season after the Los Angeles Lakers, a day later.

Who Can Stop Orlando? That's a Yahoo Sports survey on its website, and most netizens are pinning their hopes on the Celtics, who are 10-2 and 11-1 in the first 12 games of the new season. (To be continued......)