NBA: The start beat Kobe Bryant in his old age

Chapter 325 Shocking 74 wins!
His score was not the highest in the game, and James in the East scored more than him, but Lin Tian's offensive and defensive integration in the fourth quarter was impressive.

It is a matter of course for Lin Tian to get this MVP trophy.

Today, he already has the Finals MVP trophy, and even has two All-Star MVP trophies.

With so many honors, he is only short of a regular season MVP!If you want to have a place in the NBA President Hill, the regular season MVP is very important.

Of course, Lin Tian's performance so far is hardly the MVP.

His current MVP vote count is far ahead!Westbrook, who ranked second, couldn't see his taillights.

The All-Star game has come to an end, and the Lakers' next schedule is not easy.

Because there was not much reinforcement in the middle of the season, and the winning streak was ended, the team's momentum is obviously not as good as it was at the beginning of the season.

According to what the major media said, they fell into winning fatigue.

Throughout February, the team lost a total of three games.

Among them, they have basically never lost against a strong team. The three games they lost to were all big teams, and many media people ridiculed them for stealing from the rich and helping the poor.

After the time came to March, the Lakers became even more exhausted.

They lost two games in mid-March. Fortunately, they adjusted in time, so that they only lost two games throughout March.

The Lakers are also the first team in the entire league to lock the playoffs in advance.

As the season progresses, the Warriors are the second team to lock in a playoff spot, and the Spurs are the third.

What makes people laugh and cry is that three teams in the West have locked up their playoff spots in advance, but the East is still in a melee.

Across March, April arrives.

This is also the last man in the nba regular season.

The Lakers are still indomitable and scored a victory.

When they locked the regular season championship in advance with a record of 71 wins and 7 losses, a difficult problem was placed in front of them and the management.

The next step is to implement load management, take reasonable rotations, or continue to work hard to hit the NBA regular season record.

There are 4 games left in the regular season. As long as the Lakers can win two of them, they can tie the Warriors' record of 73 wins last season.

With such a record in front of us, it is hard to say that it is not attractive.

But the lessons the Warriors have experienced have made the management a little worried.

With 73 wins, they did not have the curse of winning the championship. It is hard not to let them be afraid.

For this matter, the Lakers even held several meetings.

On this day, after Lin Tian and the others finished training, the Big Three were dragged into the team meeting room by Kupchak.

Buss Jr., several team doctors, coaches and several senior executives of the team are already sitting in the office.

Kupchak's first sentence was: "Lin! In the last few games, several team doctors think that you should take turns."

Bass Jr. also nodded: "I also agree with the views of several doctors. You can't be too harsh on yourself. It's time to relax! We have already secured No. 1 in the Western Conference, and we have the home court advantage in the playoffs. There is no need to go all out for the so-called record! We have created too many records this season."

As he said that, Buss looked at Lin Tian and continued, "Lin, what do you think? The championship is more important than all records."

Kupchak took advantage of the situation and joked: "If there is a proper rotation, the salary will be paid as usual."

Lin Tian curled his lips: "Tentatively cut the track, the championship is the most important! But it is also very important to have a chance to break the best record in the NBA regular season."

No one can resist the temptation to break the record, including Lin Tian.

Because even after so many years, there are still people who know Chamberlain's 100 points, and everyone also records McGrady's 35 seconds and 13 points.

If you want to leave something in the NBA, breaking records is undoubtedly a good way.

Kupchak sighed: "Don't forget the Warriors' 73-win spell! We have never stopped this season. You are too tired. The intensity of the playoffs is not at the same level as the regular season. You are also very clear about this! Concentrate on the second half of the regular season. How can we deal with the Warriors with Durant in the playoffs? Believe me! The Warriors hope that we will do our best to break their 73-win record."

A highly respected local team doctor of the Lakers also spoke: "Our suggestion is that in the last period of time, you should try to take rotations as much as possible. Your body is too heavy during this period. This is not good news. Besides, other strong teams have already started to actively take rotations..."

The team doctor's words made the entire locker room quiet. He looked at Wade again and said, "Dwyane, your knee should be hurting recently, right? It's hard to imagine that you haven't missed even one game this season."

Wade silently lowered his head.

In his thirteen-year career, Wade has never had a full attendance rate in any season.

He's been plagued by injuries over the years, especially with his knees.

The team's winning streak this season once made him forget that he still had injuries, but the pain in his knees never made him feel at ease.

As Wade's teammate, Lin Tian can also understand that Wade's performance during the recent period is indeed not as good as at the beginning of the season.

His speed seems to be slower, and his previously proud shot-blocking ability has also declined a bit, all of which are visible to the naked eye.

The team's winning streak was completed at a great price by the players.

Wade doesn't care about his injuries: "I have played in the NBA for so many years! To be honest, I have a chance to break the record of 73 wins! I will not give up!"

Lin Tian patted Wade on the shoulder: "Dwyane, the playoffs are coming soon, it's time for you to rest, our goal is the championship."

Howard also said: "Dwyane! You take turns! The team still has us! Things like breaking records are on me."

"Dwight, you should also take turns."

"Hey! Come on man! I never took a break the first four seasons of my career! I'm a real iron man! I don't need a break!"

"Heroes don't mention being brave back then. It was more than ten years ago. You will be 32 years old this year. Can your body function be compared with when you were young?"

……

After more than an hour of the meeting, the team doctor and the coaching team unanimously decided that the team should start taking turns.

The next game against the Spurs will be the day when the Big Three of the Lakers take turns.

Although Lin Tian and the others were unwilling in every possible way, there was nothing they could do.

So, on the night of April 4, the Lakers ushered in a challenge from the Spurs.

Lin Tian, ​​Wade and Howard arrived at the arena early.

But this time was different from the past. They all sat on the bench in suits and ties, quietly watching their teammates warm up before the game started.

There is a reason why the Lakers chose this game to rest the Big Three.

Because the Spurs are very strong, even if they want to win them, it may not be easy. In this case, it is better to let Lin Tian and the others take turns.

An hour before the start of the game, Lin Tian and the others learned that Leonard and Tony Parker of the Spurs would not play today.

The reason given by the Spurs was that Leonard and Tony Parker felt unwell before the game. After discussions with several team doctors, they finally decided to truce.

When hearing the news, Lin Tian and Wade looked at each other and smiled, knowing that this was nonsense.

Even if the Spurs lose all the remaining games of this season, they will be No.3.

Because it would be normal for their leading star to take a rest.

But it happened that Popovich released the news of the player's discomfort before the game, which obviously cast a shadow on the Lakers.

Popovich didn't want the Lakers to break the record, and he didn't want his disciples to be too tired, so he did this.

Lin Tian remembers very clearly that in his previous life, the word "load management" was carried forward from the Spurs.

To be precise, it spread from Kawhi Leonard.

Although Lin Tian did not appear on the stage, today's Staples Center Arena is still full of seats.

If in the past, the head of the star took turns, the fans who bought season tickets would often be dissatisfied.

But today, the fans didn't complain at all, because they all saw the efforts of the players for the team.

An hour later, the game between the Lakers and the Spurs started.

The starting lineup for the Lakers is: Dellavedova, Brogdon, Jeff Green, PJ Tucker and Channing Frye.

The Spurs' starters are: Patrick Mills, Manu Ginobili, Kyle Anderson, Aldridge and Gasol.

Seeing the starting games of these two teams, O'Neal in the commentary said with a smile: "Today's game should be more intense."

However, O'Neal guessed wrong. As soon as the game started, the Lakers were completely passive.

This is the first time Brogdon has started this season. He is obviously not used to starting, and he can't open the offensive end.

Dellavedova is also completely a point guard who does dirty work and is too poor offensively.

Among Jeff Green, Tucker and Channing Frye, Jeff Green's autonomous offensive ability is stronger, but he can't consume a lot of ball possession.

This led to the Lakers' offense completely mired in the first half of the first quarter.

The Spurs are different. Whether it is Ginobili or Aldridge, they are capable of eating a lot of offense.

Even Mills has good offensive ability.

The Lakers soon fell behind by more than 15 points. Seeing that, O'Neal became anxious and said, "Without Lin and Wade! The Lakers don't know how to play anymore."

Lin Tian and Wade, who were sitting off the court, felt uncomfortable seeing their team's offense as if they were constipated, but there was nothing they could do.

Nick Yang kept shaking his head while watching from below, wishing he could rush up directly.

Seeing this, Scott replaced Dellavedova and let Nick Young appear.

Sure enough, as soon as Nick Young returned to the court, someone came to digest the ball.

He started to take a lot of shots, and his hit rate was quite high.

But the Lakers' problems on the defensive end can't be solved, and they have become worse than when Nick Young was on the bench.

Nick Young can only change the team's offensive problems to a certain extent...

At the end of the first half, the Lakers trailed the Spurs by 40 points 60:20.

In order to encourage their teammates, Lin Tian and the three of them came to the locker room during the intermission.

Their encouragement didn't have much effect. The second half started, and the point difference should widen or continue to widen.

After three quarters, the Lakers have fallen behind by as much as 29 points.

O'Neill said with a wry smile: "If Lin was present today, he could clock out in three quarters, but today they are the losers..."

The Spurs were unforgiving, and they still had no intention of letting the Lakers go in the last quarter.

In the end, the Lakers lost to the Spurs by a huge 35-point difference.

Their record has thus become 71 wins and 8 losses.

And there are only 3 games left in the regular season!

The Lakers also want to break the record of 73 wins set by the Warriors last season. In the next three games, they can't lose a game!
Although a little disappointed, Lin Tian and the others still comforted their teammates as soon as the game ended and gave them the greatest encouragement.

At the same time, Lin Tian also knows that this is his first time off this season, and it will also be his last!He has no reason to miss the next three games!
Wade could also feel Lin Tian's thoughts. After returning to the locker room, he leaned next to Lin Tian's ear and said, "Let's win the last three games!"

……

On April 4, the Lakers challenged the Jazz away, Dellavedova took a break, Nick Young started, and the Lakers won!

On April 4, the Lakers played against the Bucks at home, PJ Tucker took a break, Channing Frye started, and the Lakers won!The record became 10 wins and 73 losses.

Unknowingly, the time came to 4:12 pm on April 7.

Staples Center Arena.

Tonight's Lakers are facing the No.4 Los Angeles Clippers in the West!

The Clippers are not a persimmon this season. As a famous lob team, Griffin, Paul and Jordan are still good teammates.

Their record is currently 51 wins and 30 losses, ranking fifth in the West.

This game is very important to the Lakers, and it is also very important to the Clippers.

Because the Clippers currently have the same record as the Jazz!This last game, if they lose, may drop to No.6 in the West.

There is still a big difference between No.5 and No.6, which will directly determine their first-round opponents.

So tonight, no one wants to lose.

Tonight is the home court of the Lakers, so most of the people who come to the arena are Lakers fans.

Although the Clippers are also a team in Los Angeles, their home court is also the Staples Center.

The Staples Center does not belong to any team between the Lakers and the Clippers, but when fans talk about the Staples Center, they often only think of the Lakers, because the background of the two teams is not at the same level as the fan culture.

The Clippers have been suppressed by the Lakers for decades, and their team owner Ballmer is already preparing to build a new arena.

While the players were warming up, Lin Tian was also greeting the celebrities and fans sitting next to the technical stage.

Kobe brought his family to watch the game again tonight.

The last time he came to watch the game was the night when the Lakers broke the winning streak and Lin Tian scored 82 points.

When Lin Tian smiled and hugged him, Kobe whispered in his ear, "Lin! Let's create a miracle tonight! Break the record of the regular season!"

Lin Tian nodded heavily: "Yes! We will break the historical record! Anyway, this is not the first time."

After the warm-up, the contest between the two sides began.

The starting lineup of the Lakers at home is: Dellavedova, Wade, Lin Tian, ​​Tucker and Howard.

The starting lineup for the away Clippers is: Chris Paul, Redick, Luke Richard Mbah a Moute, Griffin, Jordan Jr.

The Clippers' lineup is actually very strong, and the starting lineup looks capable of competing for the championship.

But in Lin Tian's previous life, the Clippers were eliminated by the Jazz in the first round with this lineup. It was indeed surprising at that time, and Paul was criticized for it.

(End of this chapter)