Nov. 7, New Orleans Arena.

The Lakers started with a five-game winning streak and finally suffered Waterloo here, ushering in their first defeat of the regular season.

Originally, the Lakers could still fight the Hornets, but they didn't expect Kobe Bryant to suddenly relapse from his old illness and have symptoms of right shoulder soreness.

Since he was knocked out of his right shoulder when he visited Oakland in December last year to challenge the Golden State Warriors, the right shoulder injury has become a stubborn problem that Kobe Bryant has been unable to get rid of in his career.

The right hand is Kobe's shooter, and the injury to the right shoulder has seriously affected Kobe's shooting status and feel.

On the contrary, Kobe Bryant is an extremely strong and paranoid person.

Even with the soreness in his right shoulder, Bryant still has to prove that he can shoot the ball and lead the team to victory.

As a result, he shot 2 of 5 in the first quarter and 0 of 4 in the second quarter, and only 4 points were scored in 9 shots.

The Zen master noticed that Kobe was not in the right state and asked about Kobe's condition, and after returning to the locker room for simple treatment, Kobe Bryant quickly returned to the sidelines and expressed to the Zen master that he was eager to play on the court.

The Zen master couldn't resist Kobe, so he could only send Kobe Bryant to the court, and then Kobe Bryant came up and played a data of 2 of 7 shots and 2 of 4 free throws.

At first glance, 7 shots and 6 points, the low efficiency is a little low, but it is not too bad.

In fact, counting the two balls consumed by the free throw, Kobe's real situation is an undercover performance of "3 of 9 shots".

Originally, the difference between the Lakers and the Hornets was only seven or eight points, and it was still possible to catch up if they really wanted to chase points.

But it was because Kobe Bryant "I'd rather shoot 0 out of 30 than shoot 0 out of 9" that forced proof that he could overcome the impact of the injury, and then there was no more.

The Lakers just finished playing the Spurs last night, and veterans like Payton and Malone are tired, and everyone has no time to accompany Kobe Bryant tonight.

The Zen master also had to think about the next game, so before the third quarter was over, he withdrew Payton, Malone, Grant and other main players early.

Only Doon, Fisher, Wharton Jr., and Brian Russell continued to accompany Kobe, the prince, to study.

After the third quarter, the difference was stretched to 17 points, and Kobe Bryant did not ask to continue to play after the game.

It's just that he has a towel on his head, his head down, and he sits on the bench without saying a word, as if he is sulking at himself.

It can only be said that this is Kobe!

Some players are not doing well, usually after the game when the news of injuries comes out.

After Kobe Bryant was injured, he used his picturesque iron-striking skills to confirm that there was indeed such a thing.

"Los Angeles Lakers defeated New Orleans by 89 points, ushering in their first defeat in the regular season"

"Kobe Bryant scored only 10 points on 4-of-16 shooting, becoming the culprit of the Los Angeles Lakers' loss"

"Kobe Doon scored 41 points, why was Shaq absent, Peyton Malone was old and weak"

"Shaq is absent from injury, Kobe Bryant's shoulder injury recurs, and the Los Angeles Lakers usher in the biggest test"

"The Los Angeles Lakers can't live without Shaq, just like the Chicago Bulls can't live without Michael"

"Los Angeles Lakers Should Consider Strengthening the Interior, Team Needs a Big Man"

Because of the back-to-back schedule, the Lakers had an extra day of rest in New Orleans after playing the Hornets.

Early the next morning, after receiving a news digest from his agent, O'Neill laughed out of a pig cry in his hotel room.

As a teammate, O'Neal shouldn't have gloated after Kobe Bryant's injury.

But there was no way, after seeing the text message, O'Neill just couldn't help but want to laugh.

Originally, Kobe Bryant just felt the physical impact of the shooter because of the back-to-back schedule, and he played one or two games.

Now that the right shoulder is injured, this has to be iron-clad for seven or eight games?

O'Neal knows Kobe's personality, and Kobe will definitely go to the court with an injury next.

Even if the team doctor and Zen master may want Kobe to rest for a while, according to Kobe's temper, at most he will take a break.

This also means that in the next few games, Kobe's performance will be relatively sluggish.

And the worse Kobe's performance, the more stable his status with the Lakers will be.

"Doon, this kid really didn't lie to me! The Lakers need me so much! ”

O'Neill, who was in a happy mood and had a good idea, quickly called his teammates who lived in the next room to the hotel one by one and informed them to have dinner together at noon.

As for why he didn't knock on the door and chose to call instead, he was naturally afraid that he would not find anyone.

A man's strength is like water in a sponge, and there will always be a squeeze.

Even though the back-to-back schedules have exhausted the players, there are always people who can refresh themselves, regain their strength, and then stay awake all night and fight until dawn.

It can only be said that playing ball is not only the hard work of sweat and strength, but also a beautiful life that people yearn for and love.

O'Neill will also come, and prepare an oyster feast for everyone for lunch.

Before coming to New Orleans, Doon thought that there would be a lot of New Orleans grilled chicken wings here in New Orleans, but in fact, there were none, and even KFC couldn't find a few.

New Orleans' local cuisine is dominated by seafood such as crayfish and oysters, and is more famous for its fried shrimp, chicken, crab cakes and crocodile meat, as well as grilled oysters, roast beef, fish and shrimp.

This time, O'Neal prepared the most famous charcoal-grilled oysters in New Orleans.

As the saying goes, eat other people's soft mouths, and take other people's hands short.

Originally, other players in the Lakers team, because O'Neal took the team's highest salary, but he was paid to recuperate from injuries, but the team lost last night, and there will still be some complaints.

However, O'Neal, as the boss of the team, although he did not play, he did not do nothing.

It can be seen from today's meal that O'Neal still has teammates in his heart, and he still treats everyone as brothers.

Considerate and generous, doesn't lose his temper, doesn't play iron to drag down his teammates, where can you find such a boss?

One bite at a time, and you're done!

Even Peyton and Ma Long, who are not short of money, are quite convinced by O'Neal, who is now elegant and easy-going and spends a lot of money.

In this way, in addition to Kobe Bryant, who did his own thing, O'Neal reunited the Lakers locker room with one meal, and the haze of defeat was swept away.

However, the Lakers' losing journey didn't end so quickly.

On November 10, the Lakers visited Memphis, the last stop of the Devils' four-game trip.

Because Kobe Bryant insisted on playing, but his personal state was deeply affected by injuries, and the Lakers' interior line was relatively weak.

Against the Grizzlies with Big Gasol, the Lakers once fell into the disadvantage and were pressed and beaten by the Grizzlies.

and because Kobe Bryant's offensive efficiency is low, he wants to rely on his personal strength to kill the game.

The result was similar to the previous game, after three and a half quarters, the game was killed by Kobe Bryant again.

The Lakers played 95 games in a game, lost to the Grizzlies, who cut 105, and lost on the road again.

It is worth mentioning that Bryant scored a game-high 23 points, but used 21 shots and made 10 free throws.

Because the second half of the fourth quarter was reduced to garbage time, the Grizzlies big Gasol only scored 22 points, which was not too high.

The Lakers' second-highest scoring point was Doane, who scored 16 points.

The continuous away games, coupled with Kobe Bryant's not playing according to tactics, made Doon a little overwhelmed.

Originally, Doon had already planned to reduce the possession, reduce the scoring statistics, and use the triangle offensive system to try to play more double-double statistics.

But under the influence of Kobe, sometimes the team had to need Doon to score, and sometimes Doon had a touch but couldn't catch the ball, so the more he played, the more confused he became.

Thankfully, after returning to Los Angeles, everything was fine.

On Nov. 12, Carter brought the Raptors to the Staples Center to send warmth.

He shot 7 of 22 from the field, and 1 of 6 from three-point range, playing better than Kobe.

And Kobe Bryant lost two games in a row because of his own thoughts, and was also scolded by the Zen master, and then part of the ball was cut.

Kobe Bryant was naturally not convinced, so he doubled down on the defensive end.

"As long as I let my opponent be as iron as me, I can defeat my opponent with my rich experience in iron fighting!"

Bryant gradually understood the key to winning, and Carter became the first victim.

It's still a bit scary to reduce offense and focus on defense.

Driven by Kobe's example, even though the Lakers only scored 20 points alone, it was still 79-94 in the end, and the Lakers beat the Raptors by 15 points at home.

And Doon also regained the familiar role of the triangle offensive center, and once again scored a double-double of 17 points and 11 assists.

By beating the Raptors, the Lakers regained their winning feelings.

And at this time, the Detroit Pistons, the powerhouse of the East, suddenly arrived in Los Angeles!

There is no doubt that there will be another big battle to look forward to......