Wang Shuang didn't know that the reason why he didn't start was actually the instruction of the management.

Originally, Scott's coaching staff was ready to let Wang Shuangjin start.

But before the game began, owner Bass Jr. approached Scott.

The two talked.

Buss Jr.: "Byron, the team has been doing well lately. ”

Scott: "Oh yes, two comebacks, there's a bit of luck. ”

Buss Jr.: "It doesn't seem like luck came at the right time. ”

Scott: "Huh? Why? ”

Buss Jr.: "Remember our plans for this season? ”

Scott: "Of course, number one, let Kobe Bryant finish the last season and retire. Second, try to get the top pick next season. ”

Buss Jr.: "That's right, the first mission was well done. But the second ...... Lately we seem to be winning. ”

Scott: "It's good to win, everybody's happy, and so is Kobe. ”

Buss Jr.: "But this is not in line with our strategic goals, do you think that number 10 will be our answer and future?" ”

Scott: "Hmm... It's hard, he's a second forest at best, and he'll have a lot of commercial value. ”

Buss Jr.: "The commercial value of the Lakers is a championship, a superstar, not a grassroots counterattack!" Nurture our rookie well. ”

Scott: "yes, got it. ”

After such a conversation, Wang Shuang's starter was in vain.

To put it bluntly, a player on a 10-day contract is not part of the team's long-term plan at all.

The Lakers aren't going to change their strategy just because they've won two games.

The second quarter begins.

Buss Jr. sat on the sidelines in a cap and watched the game.

He always had a gloomy look on his face.

And on the other side of the stands, his sister Jeanne Bass was also there.

Sitting next to Jenny are Kobe's two daughters and his wife, Vanessa.

After the death of Bass Sr., the siblings have been fighting for control of the team.

Now Bass Jr. has the upper hand.

Buss Jr. wants Kobe Bryant to play well and lose at the same time.

Jeanie Buss also wants the Lakers to lose, so there is a reason for Buss Jr. to step down.

As for the Lakers fans, although they watch the game, they don't expect the team to win.

That's it for the season anyway.

No matter how hard you play, you can't make the playoffs.

I came to Stamps to see Kobe Bryant's performance.

It's better for the team to lose.

The record is poor, and he can mix up the top next season.

The Lakers need a super-rookie to come to the rescue.

And not a draft-loser, short-contract player.

So, almost no one expects the Lakers to win.

Including coach Byron Scott.

He knows he will be a scapegoat at the end of the season.

As for the Lakers' players, they still want to play statistics and increase their value.

There are only two people who really want to win.

One is Wang Shuang.

And the other one is Kobe.

The Lakers had a narrow lead in the first quarter and quickly lost it in the second quarter.

The Rockets Harden was rested, and the Lakers Kobe Bryant was not there.

But the Rockets have center Howard as the core.

Howard's low post is still very threatening this year.

Consecutive singles in the low post.

Overtook the score.

The Lakers' offense was a losing streak.

The outside three-pointer is clearly a big vacancy.

But Ryan Kelly missed a three-point shot.

Then, Kelly broke through the middle with the ball.

Howard interfered a little and missed the layup.

The bevel pass, which was broken, pushed back by Rocket Brewer and made a layup.

The score suddenly became 47:41, and the Lakers trailed by six points.

Bryant sat on the sidelines.

Seeing that he was not there was overtaken.

I couldn't help but cover my face with a towel.

I don't see it.

The offense was played without a hint of spirituality.

There was little spirit in the defense.

At this time, in the broadcast room of American television, Barkley and other anchors were already arguing.

"What are the Lakers doing? Why don't you go up to the kid No. 10? It has been proven that this is the player who can make the Lakers win. I bet he's a genius! This is an absolute genius and his impact on the game is absolutely superb! ”

Speaking was the famous big-mouthed Charles Barkley, Flying Pig.

After watching two Lakers games, this guy turned out to be Wang Shuang's diehard.

"I see in him a shadow of our generation," he said. ”

Their generation is the golden generation that entered the league in the 80s and took off in the 90s.

That generation of players had a well-rounded skill set and a distinct personality, all of whom had legendary careers.

His partner, Smith, shook his head.

"Charles, can you stop talking nonsense? An undrafted player who played smarter, and I don't really see any relevance to his performance to our generation. ”

"I'm talking about our generation, superstars like me, Olajuwon, Bird, Magicians, and you have little minions in every era, not to mention."

"Charles, I have two championship rings, what about yours?"

“……”

Not winning a championship in his career is an eternal pain for Charles Barkley.

At this time, the Rockets made a substitution, and Harden played.

The bearded Harden, after coming to the Rockets, has evolved from an ordinary All-Star to a superstar.

But his way of playing is really not very popular with the fans.

The same is a shooting guard.

Kobe Bryant is gorgeous, Harden is practical.

Kobe Bryant is picturesque, Harden is really...

It's not ugly, but it's really not good-looking.

And, in order to be able to score, Harden is doing everything.

His use of the rules reached a very high level.

As soon as he got on the court, he used feints on the outside to shake up defenders.

Then lean up.

The referee blows the whistle.

The defender is fouled on a three-point shot.

Harden gets three free throws!

Scoring at the free-throw line is the most consistent.

A solid three-free throw.

At 50:41, the Rockets overtook the Lakers by 9 points.

Bryant's advantage in the first quarter was gone.

Russell holds the ball across half court.

The rocket began to wrap the clamp.

Russell rushed the ball and almost missed.

The Lakers passed for a long time and gave Randle a single.

As a result, Randall was not sure and did not dare to fight.

The pass was made to the perimeter.

Clarkson made a three-point shot from the outside.

Missed, Harrell got the rebound.

Rocket pushes and counterattacks!

Harden receives a pass from Terry.

Straight to the basket in the middle!

He can obviously get rid of defenders with speed.

But he didn't, and instead hit Russell with his shoulder.

The two had physical contact in the air.

Harden makes a layup.

Hit Russell's arm with him!

"Beep!"

The referee blows the whistle!

Blew Russell for another defensive foul!

Two defensive fouls in a row, and then send Harden to the free throw line!

The Staples Center was booed.

Harden doesn't mind, as long as he can score.

At 52:41, the difference was stretched to 11 points.

Kobe Bryant couldn't sit still and was ready to play.

At this time, Bryant made a request to Scott.

"Coach, let Wang Shuang also go with me."

Scott was stunned, thought for a moment, and nodded.

He beckoned to Wang Shuang.

Wang Shuang immediately took off his sports jacket and prepared to appear!

He replaced Randle.

Randall looked a little dejected.

Wang Shuang wanted to high-five him, but he ignored him.

At this point, the system task is released again:

[Side Mission 03 Launch: Los Angeles Lakers VS Houston Rockets, win this damn game

Difficulty: Ghost level.

Reward: 50 System Coins.

Mission completion: 0/01. 】

[Hidden Mission 03 Activation: Let Harden foul more than 4 times in this game;

Difficulty: Ghost level

Reward: 50 System Coins

Quest Experience Item: Magneto's Answer

Mission completion: 0/01. 】