On December 19, after the Thunder's easy victory over the Rockets, Brooks' head coach announced in the locker room that the team would have a day off tomorrow, and then the elated Thunder flew back to the city overnight.

The next morning, Durant looked at the comments on Twitter, and his mood became more and more happy, and in the game against the Rockets, he easily brushed up to 31 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.

Russian City fans have begun to frequently discuss whether Durant can win the scoring title in the new season.

Agent Rick Kleiman saw that Durant was addicted to Twitter early in the morning, and couldn't help but remind loudly:

"Kevin, next year is your contract year, you need to take some credits and perform better on the court."

"While we all know that the Thunder are going to offer a max contract, good numbers can get us more favorable terms, look a little less Twitter, keep the momentum going, and try to win the scoring title."

Durant is the cash cow of agent Kleiman, and if he signs a contract with a maximum salary, he can have a commission of about 4%, which is all a green knife, and he doesn't want anything to go wrong in this matter.

"Don't worry, man, my teammates are very supportive of me, after all, I am the boss of the team, the scoring title is not difficult, I have managed to get 30+ in the last few games, and we will definitely sign a contract with a maximum salary next year."

Durant naturally had to pretend to be a big guy in front of his agent, but what he thought in his heart was:

"After signing the big contract, my status as the boss is justified, and you are all here to assist me after all!"

"That's good, stay healthy, there have been some rumors recently, there may be some changes to the collective bargaining agreement in the future, you don't have to worry about this, I will inform you when there is news."

The agent Kleiman is very attentive to Durant, and the service is naturally not to be said, and all aspects are arranged very well.

"I understand, when we sign a big contract, we will open a brokerage company by ourselves, and by the way, we will open a media company, and who can hack me when I see it!"

Thinking of the wonderful scene in the future, Durant couldn't help but smile.

Compared to Durant's casual Twitter watching, Li Ze has definitely been an unusually busy day today.

After the release of the single on the 18th, the data of "Shape of you" began to grow wildly, and by the way, it also made the agent Chapman completely enter the state of workaholism.

Early in the morning, Li Ze first drove Taylor Swift, and after returning to the mansion in Russia, the two began to prepare for makeup.

"Say hello to my family on my behalf, you must have another event at Christmas, so I have prepared the gifts in advance!"

Before Chapman arrived, Li Ze and Taylor chatted briefly.

"Kayce, you can come to our house for Christmas, just like when I was a kid, my mom always misses the excitement of the past."

With the staff present, Taylor couldn't say too much, so he could only wink at Li Ze playfully and give him a look you know.

"We're all grown up, Joanna and they're going to be in London this year, and I'm going to enjoy the Christmas break, so I'm going to stay in the city, and you know, it's not going to be easy to play in the NBA."

Li Ze knew the careful thoughts in Taylor's heart, and he couldn't answer this.

"I know, I'm definitely going to accompany your girlfriend again, you're very single-minded, and after all these years, you still like those blonde chicks!"

Taylor couldn't help but be sour, Li Ze, a big carrot, always reminded her of being isolated by that group of scheming when she was in school, and it was all the scumbags who caused trouble...

"Come on, you're also a blonde chick, we said we wouldn't mention those troubles back then!"

Li Ze suddenly glanced at Taylor angrily, didn't he see that everyone at the scene was looking here, he didn't want any gossip to come out, but fortunately, Chapman arrived at this time and resolved the embarrassment between the two.

"Alright, guys, cheer up, it's a joint campaign, we're going to be a big success."

"It's perfect, Taylor, I'm going to be casual for a while, Kayce, and so are you, you have to make eye contact when you sing, you know what I mean, it's a song you wrote when you were 15 years old, and you found that feeling."

"Have you started directing part-time now? Haha, don't be so serious, everyone take it easy, it's just a little short film, Chapman you're too nervous. ”

Li Ze teased his agent, he knew that because there were only two singers in Big Machine Records, although Taylor had succeeded now, he was still in a period of applause.

Therefore, Chapman is desperate to use Li Ze to cut a wave of leeks.

The song "I''m yours" made Li Ze gain a bunch of enthusiastic girls in school back then, and it also broke Taylor's heart.

This silly girl thought that this song was written for her, and she was very moved, and then she witnessed Li Ze's change of girlfriend like a marquee...

"Don't worry! I listen to this song every day, and I'm not like someone who doesn't care about his music. ”

Taylor hugged his beloved guitar and complained about someone again.

"I'm okay, we can start at any time."

Li Ze also picked up his guitar, speaking of which this guitar was also given to him by Taylor back then, but unfortunately Li Ze, who loves to plant trees, will not give up a big forest for a small sapling.

When the rhythm of the guitar sounded, Li Ze and Taylor also quickly entered the state, and the eye-catching combination of handsome guys and beauties made Chapman's heart surging from the sidelines, and he shouted wildly in his heart:

"Meidao, we're here, no one can stop us from sweeping Amelika, this time we're going to eat both men and women!"

Li Ze looked at the love revealed in the eyes of the blonde girl beside him, and couldn't help but feel numb on his scalp, if there was another one, it would really be a table of mahjong!

......

On December 21, the Thunder will leave for Los Angeles, where they will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on the road tomorrow night, and they will fly to Phoenix again the day after tomorrow to take on the Suns on the road.

The Christmas game didn't have anything to do with the Thunder, but the back-to-back games before Christmas, the Thunder enjoyed.

This year's much-anticipated Christmas game is naturally a 23-on-24 league favorite, LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant, and fans are looking forward to this game.

In the afternoon training session, everyone was also discussing the Christmas War.

"The league's schedule should be more reasonable, and every time the key games are set early, in fact, many fans want to watch our games."

Recently, Durant, who has been in a good mood, has just a lemon, and the stars who can play the Christmas game have a certain status in the league.

"It's good not to play the Christmas war, we can spend more time with our families, and this year Nina and I will both stay in the city, so I think the schedule is pretty good."

A good man doesn't want to play any games at Christmas, and spending time with his girlfriend at home is the most important thing for him.

"Maybe it's our turn next year, but I want to remind everyone that Kobe Bryant's form has been so good lately that tomorrow night's game will definitely not be too easy."

Li Ze reminded everyone softly that after the Lakers defeated the Pistons away yesterday, they won 22-4 and won back the first place in the West by virtue of the advantage of winning percentage.

"Shet! I don't want to play against Gasol, I hate the Lakers! ”

Jeff Green yelled at the thought of playing against a big star player again tomorrow night.

Seeing that everyone was talking about Kobe's recent data, Li Ze was also secretly looking forward to playing against Kobe, and most of his achievement badges had been upgraded to silver in this fight.

"I hope that tomorrow night's game can gain more badge experience."

The Celestial Empire on the other side of the ocean, it happened to be Wednesday, there was a game of the Lakers, CCTV usually broadcast, and today's game happened to be against the Thunder again, and the two hot spots got together, and the fans were ecstatic.

Many fans have been looking forward to this game for a long time, before the Thunder team always missed the CCTV broadcast date, Sina Sports was stuck to death, and it was really not easy to watch a game of the Thunder team smoothly.

In the CCTV studio, host Yu Jia and guest Zhang Weiping were also chatting about the recent game status of the two teams.

"Coach Zhang, the Lakers are back in the first place in the West, do you think the Lakers have a chance to win another championship this season?"

The host Yu Jia threw out the questions that the majority of the Komi people like to see.

"Personally, I think the Lakers have every chance to reach the Finals this season, and Gasol and Kobe Bryant have a better cooperation!"

"And judging from the last few games, Kobe Bryant's form is getting better and better, as long as he stays healthy, I am optimistic that the Lakers will break out of the West."

Weiping Bryant is not called for nothing, as Comi, Director Zhang is almost shouting for the Lakers championship.

"So what do you expect from the Thunder's side? With the regular season quartered and the Lakers in second place in the West with the same wins, do you think the Thunder have a chance to make it to the Finals? ”

The host Yu Jia asked another question that Li Ze's fans were concerned about.

"To be honest, the Thunder team will definitely encounter difficulties in the playoffs, and the core three are all rookies, which means that the Thunder team lacks playoff experience, and they will definitely suffer in terms of experience in the face of the old strong teams in the West."

"Another point, the playoff teams in the West basically have a star interior in the team, and the Thunder's lineup is now one less big man who can defend and protect the basket, and it's really the playoffs, and the interior players are too important."

"If you meet the Lakers, the twin towers can't be solved at all, so I think the Thunder should accumulate some experience this season, and then operate it in the offseason, if they can be strengthened, then the Thunder team will definitely be amazing next season!"

In the playoffs this year, many times it is the ability to fight for big men, excellent big players, and they can make great contributions to the team at both offensive and defensive ends.

"A few days ago, our colleagues interviewed Li Ze, and there is a very interesting question, Li Ze thinks he will win all the rookie awards, do you think he can win all the rookie awards?"

"The young man is really interesting, if Li Ze can keep his current form, I don't think there is much of a problem."

"Of course, we can't rule out that the NBA league will give some awards to other rookies, and local players will indeed get some care."

Director Zhang is not polite, he is blowing wildly at Li Ze, which roughly means that Li Ze does not win the award, then there will be shady...

"Let's talk about this before the game, the starting list ahead has come out, and both teams are still in the regular rotation."

"The Lakers' starters are Derrick Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum."

"The Thunder starters are Russell Westbrook, Lee, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Nenad Kostic."

"For the outcome of this game, Zhang Gui can give us a simple prediction."

After the host Yu Jia briefly introduced the starting lineups of the two sides, he brought the topic back to the relationship between the winners and losers of this game.

"If nothing else, the Lakers should be able to win, and Gasol's advantage is too great."

"The Thunder team can't hold the inside line, if you defend Kobe Bryant, no one can limit it, the Thunder team has to make some strange moves, otherwise this game will not be easy to play."

Zhang Weiping told the truth, in his opinion, the suspense of this game is not too big, and there is still a significant gap between the two teams.

"Thank you for Director Zhang's comments, the game will start immediately, and we will turn the screen to the front scene to watch the Lakers face the Thunder at home."

Staples Arena has not changed much, the tickets on the sidelines have been divided among stars from all walks of life early, although Britney is a rich little rich woman, but she is not interested in spending money to be wronged.

The blonde sweet girl had already dragged Anne to fly to Russia, and by the way, she also sent a message that she would help take care of the mansion in Russia, so that he could play outside with peace of mind...

Before the game, in the Thunder locker room, Brooks began to send out his chicken soup for the soul again as the head coach:

"Guys, keep your head, the other side is the defending champion, we have to play with a learning attitude, follow our game plan, and play steadily."

"Don't think about the game, don't care about the media, we're already a good team, it's just a regular season, go enjoy it, boys!"

In the Lakers' locker room, Phil Jackson simply told his players:

"Pay attention to the protection of long rebounds, we have to increase the scramble for some frontcourt rebounds, we have to slow down the game, play more inside offense, Lee is the initiation point of the Thunder's tactics, Kobe, it's up to you on the defensive end."

Kobe Bryant nodded to show that he understood, and defending a rookie rookie would be a piece of cake for him.

As the lights dimmed at Staples Arena and the DJ began to introduce the team, Bryant was still the favorite star of the Los Angeles fans, receiving the biggest cheers.

Li Ze unexpectedly found several Chinese fans wearing Thunder jerseys, and immediately beckoned to each other.

Since winning the best rookie in November, Li Ze's influence has gradually spread, and every time he plays an away game, he can see Chinese fans supporting him.

In the final warm-up period before the start of the game, the Thunder trio was comforting Jeff Green beside him.

"Don't worry, I'll help you defend, Bro, Gasol can't defend you on the offensive end."

Durant softly comforted that this was his die-hard supporter in the locker room, and that the boss had to support his younger brother.

"As long as we play more efficiently on the offensive end, we can put it on the defensive end, come on, Bro!"

Turtle Turtle also stepped forward and patted Jeff Green on the shoulder, relying on defense is better than relying on offense, and the recklessness is over.

"We're all going to be involved in the rebounding protection, Bro, you know, you're going to get a lot of open shots on the offensive end, and I'm going to find you!"

Li Ze also comforted him, if he wants to win, Jeff Green and Kostic must play well, otherwise there will be the previous situation, and if these two suddenly become invisible, then this game will be gone...

Jeff Green's bitter melon face eased a lot, he was beaten out of the psychological shadow by Gasol in the last game, he was depressed before the game, and when he heard the comfort of his brothers, he immediately stepped forward to bump his fist and salute him, while secretly praying in his heart:

"Let's hit the iron, let's hit the iron, I hope the Lakers will all hit the iron..."

The game began immediately, with players from both sides coming to the center of the field and simply exchanging greetings, with Kostic and Bynum standing in the center circle ready to jump the ball.

"Smack..."

"At the start of the game, Bynum jumped to the ball for the Lakers, and Fisher dribbled past half court to Gasol near the free throw line."

In the CCTV studio, the host Yu Jia also began to devote himself to the commentary of the game.

As soon as Li Ze saw Gasol receiving the ball, he knew that the other party was going to hand over Kobe Bryant's playman, and immediately stepped forward to give Kobe a physical confrontation and did not let the other party easily take the ball.

The two pulled together, and finally forced Kobe to catch the ball outside the three-point line, but Gasol immediately stepped up to block and dismantle, Kobe Bryant took his right hand to accelerate the breakthrough, just one step past the three-point line, and made a jump shot.

"Hmm...", the long two points are scored steadily.

"Fack! This kind of big man's blocking is too difficult to prevent! ”

Li Ze scolded secretly in his heart, blocking and squeezing was only a step too slow, Kobe Bryant threw in when he had the opportunity, it seems that the other party's recent state is really good.

"Kobe Bryant's shot is really beautiful, the Thunder team is not good at guarding against this block, Kobe can shoot, Gasol still has a down, the last time the two teams met, the Thunder team lost like this."

Director Zhang couldn't help but praise Kobe Bryant.

In the opening stage, the Thunder's offensive starting point was changed to a turtle turtle, Kobe Bryant defended Li Ze, Artest defended Durant, Fisher defended turtle turtle, persimmon of course had to pick a soft pinch, not to mention, Fisher's defense was originally a paper tiger...

After the turtle and turtle passed the half, everyone immediately opened up the offensive space for him, and Fisher lowered his body center of gravity, his eyes were focused, and he stared at the turtle and turtle, showing the temperament of a defensive giant.

But unfortunately, with a simple body change in front and back, Fisher was easily passed by the turtle, and the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line made a pull-up jump shot.

"Whew...", an easy hit from mid-range.

"Fisher's defense, the pace really can't keep up, Westbrook is a disguise, the person is directly gone, play a few minutes, I guess Phil Jackson will have to be replaced."

Director Zhang also complained about Lao Yu's defense, and he couldn't prevent people just by looking at him...

The Lakers' offense was slow, and after a few passes from the outside, Bynum stepped up and blocked the high post while Gasol asked for the ball in the low post.

After receiving Artest's high hanging pass, he immediately released the ball, took a step to the line with his right hand, immediately turned to close the ball, and shot lightly with his left hand.

The two-pointer hit the ball steadily.

In the next three minutes, Li Ze did not receive the ball frequently, but kept greeting his teammates on the field to remind everyone to run and settle down.

The Thunder relied on the turtle's single-point blasting ability, the ball moved very quickly, and several people on the outside were involved in the offense, and Li Ze threaded the needle on the court and dismembered the Lakers' defense.

With the excellent play of Turtle and Jeff Green on the offensive end, the two sides tied at 14 with 5 minutes and 46 seconds left in the first quarter, and Artest also received a second foul, and Durant once again showed his explosive power.

Coach Phil Jackson called a timeout, Artest and Fisher played so badly that substitutions had to be made.

Li Ze was very satisfied with his performance, although he did not score, he did deliver three assists, and the most important thing is that he contained Kobe Bryant and gave Turtle a better chance to play alone.

This trick was learned from Kidd, and after the Thunder team went through more than 20 games of running-in, the tacit understanding between the players has improved a lot, and the tactical cooperation can slowly be played.

"The Thunder's offense played very smoothly in the opening game, and several break-through shots and blocks were quite good, and the team's progress was obvious."

The host Yu Jia simply praised the tactical cooperation of the Thunder team.

"It's really a good game, but the Lakers are definitely going to make substitutions, and it is estimated that Vujacic and Odom will definitely have to play early to see how the Thunder's offense should play next."

Coach Zhang did understand the Lakers' rotation, and after returning from the timeout, head coach Phil Jackson directly replaced the defensive black hole on the court and Artest, who had two fouls.

After Vujacic and Odom came on the court, the Lakers' lineup became even taller, which was to guard against the Thunder's breakthrough.

At this time, the Thunder's offensive starting point became Li Ze and Durant, the Thunder attacked, and Li Ze began to play below the elbow area on the left side of the free throw line.

This is his shooting hot zone, Kobe Bryant has been fighting him behind him, but Li Ze relied on his weight and the bonus of [Card Master] to receive the pass from the turtle with difficulty.

At this time, the turtle took the baseline and cut the air at the same time, and at the same time took away his defender, and Durant came to the top of the arc, and everyone cleared one side to leave room for Li Ze to play alone.

"Yo, this is a low-post singles tactic that the Spurs often use for Duncan, it's a bit interesting, this is to believe in Li Ze's singles ability."

When Director Zhang saw the situation on the court, he suddenly came to his senses, and the rookie singled out Kobe.

Kobe Bryant was very close to Li Ze's defense, this is because he is very confident in his lateral speed, and believes that Li Ze can't pass his defense in one step.

After Li Ze received the ball, the three threats quickly released the ball with his left hand, changed his crotch to his right hand to protect the ball, and at the same time his body desperately arched in twice to ensure that he was not squeezed out of the shooting hot zone.

Pulling the ball back with his right hand, his shoulder made a shaking feint, and the shaking Kobe Bryant was slightly stunned, and immediately turned over and threw a jumper.

"Hmm..."The back is picturesque, and the mid-range hit steadily.

"Oh! Wow! ”

The audience at the Staples Arena let out a burst of exclamations, such a back-to-back single, it is indeed exciting, this is Kobe Bryant defending.

Without waiting for Li Ze to return to defense, Kobe Bryant suddenly whispered:

"Good shots, but I know your little tricks, this is your shooting hot zone, next time you won't be easy to catch the ball here."

"The whole half was my shooting hotspot, and I'm going to keep hitting shots!"

Of course, Li Ze has to show his tough attitude, anyway, he brags and doesn't pay taxes, and at the same time secretly complains in his heart:

"Superstars are okay and still studying rookie shooting hot spots? How much you love the game..."

Perhaps provoked by Li Ze's singles, in the remaining minutes of the first quarter, Kobe Bryant began to increase his aggressiveness again, frequently in the low post.

At the same time, Li Ze also secretly complained in his heart, the defensive end had to be stuck desperately, and every time he received the ball on the offensive end, it became more and more difficult.

Of course, Li Ze was not polite, and even pulled and pulled his upper hand, which led to him receiving two fouls in the first quarter.

After the end of the first quarter of the game, the two sides were tied at 28, and Li Ze really wanted to shout at Kobe Bryant about his defensive encounter:

"Don't elbow me, boss, I'm just a rookie..."