NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 766 Happy Basketball (Daily Chapter)
On Wednesday, November 2010, 11, ESPN's morning Sports Center once again helped fans lock in on the fun in Los Angeles.

Last night, the Lakers faced the Timberwolves, who had a record of 1 win and 6 losses in the new season. Everyone thought it would be a weak match, but the Lakers gave the fans a big treat at home!
With a 10-point lead at halftime, Kobe took over the game in the second half and successfully led the Timberwolves to a climax.

After making 7 of 2 shots in the third quarter, Mamba did not show any mercy in the fourth quarter, making 6 of 1 shots and almost defeating the Lakers.
95:99, the Lakers finally won by 4 points. Los Angeles fans almost turned against them on the spot. The process was really ugly!
The reason why this game, which was not broadcast live nationwide, attracted the attention of basketball commentators was mainly because of the conflict between Kobe and Stoudemire and others at the end of the fourth quarter.

During a timeout by head coach Byron Scott, the two sides had a heated argument, and according to the interpretation of the oral expert, the champion forward humiliated the Mamba in public:
"Give me the ball, don't shoot anymore, there will be many opportunities to score points later!"

There is no need for experts to interpret it. Kobe's reaction can be clearly seen in the highlights. He angrily threw the towel and shouted back. Then the two started fighting, and Barnes even threw the towel directly on Mamba.

The argument between the two sides was very intense, and it was ultimately resolved with the persuasion of Odom and the coaching staff.

In short, the conflicts in the locker room are irreconcilable, and the future "boxing match" is just around the corner!
After beating the Timberwolves, the Lakers' record came to 4 wins and 4 losses. Kobe has successfully taken the blame, but Mamba still goes his own way, constantly asking for the ball in every game, which makes some Lakers players so angry that they complain publicly.

The game was almost a warm-up. When attending the press conference, Stoudemire didn't pretend anymore and directly blasted his teammates:
"No one on my team can be out of the system. I don't want to criticize a star player, but he didn't play according to the game plan made before the game in these eight games."

"Maybe in his opinion, data is more important, but I think the Lakers should also do better. If he is unwilling to cooperate with the team, he should leave as soon as possible!"

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The Sports Centre program released this suggestive interview. There is no doubt that Kobe's reputation will plummet in the next few weeks and the calls for a trade will become louder and louder.

Some basketball commentators also expressed their understanding. Just at the beginning of the month, Vanessa formally filed for divorce with the Orange County Court. According to calculations by professionals who were watching the fun, Kobe might be offered 5000 million US dollars.

It's normal for Kobe to be emotional as his life is not going well. It's commendable that he can still insist on playing under such circumstances.

At the end of the show, they did not forget to preview tonight's game. In early November, Li You missed 11 games due to family affairs and only returned today. With 4 wins and 4 losses, the defending champion's performance was mediocre.

In the afternoon, the fun of the Lakers had not completely dissipated, and the Spurs also did a big thing!

Eva and Parker are suspected of breaking up, and their marriage is likely to come to an end
TMZ suddenly broke the news with extremely explosive gossip. The Frenchman has been taking care of Big Brother Barry’s wife Irene. When Barry went to play for the Rockets, Parker was worried about the family!

Related news also released flirtatious text messages between Parker and Irene. It is said that Eva had a big fight after seeing her husband's phone and has now moved out of their love nest.

The news that "Tony Parker did it too" spread wildly on social media. Duncan encountered a similar incident when he returned. Some people even called for an investigation into whether the Frenchman had other ambiguous objects.

The reason for calling for an investigation is mainly because Vanessa accused Kobe of having affairs with dozens of women. Considering the hard power of NBA players, Parker may also recruit multiple female teammates.
At 18:1, a large number of sports reporters crowded into the AT&T Center. The Spurs' opponent tonight is the Clippers, who also currently have a record of 7 win and losses and are competing with the Timberwolves for the No. pick, so the game pressure is not great.

With 4 wins and 2 losses, the Spurs have also performed mediocrely since the start of the new season, and Duncan's statistics have plummeted. This is similar to Li You, but the difference is that the out-of-date MVP has less playing time.

Life matters shouldn't be discussed here, but considering the psychological trauma Duncan suffered in Los Angeles, most reporters felt that this matter might make the old core sensitive.
Popovich appeared in front of the media with a depressed look on his face. The curious eyes of the audience made the old man curse in his heart. When he heard the gossip of the ESPN reporter, he responded coldly:

"I'm not interested in answering personal questions. The Spurs are only focused on tonight's game!"

"Blake Griffin has performed well this season and has a chance to win the Rookie of the Month award. I won't underestimate such an opponent."

In the first week of October, Griffin won the first Player of the Week award in his career. The explosive dynamic talent made the rookie win the love of a large number of fans, and his dunks in several games were even more impressive.

Popovich ignored the gossiping reporters and cursed under his breath as he left the media room. He was too exhausted to complain about such a bad thing, as the French had caused him trouble again.

It goes without saying that bored reporters across the United States will be discussing Eva's marriage in the next two months. This is no third-rate celebrity.
At 19 p.m., half an hour before the game started, the AT&T Center was gradually boiling. The energetic Blake Griffin kept showing off his dunks during warm-up.

Hearing the cheers from the fans, the rookie couldn't help but reveal a smug smile on his face. This was the game he had been looking forward to.

In contrast, the Spurs team seemed to be in a bad mood. Duncan kept a blank expression on his face, Parker, the person involved, had a frown on his face, and the Frenchman was still regretting that he had not deleted the text messages.

Ginobili also couldn't discuss his love life with his partner. Such private matters were not suitable for basketball. Thinking of Parker's lazy performance in training in the past two years, the Argentine's eyes twitched slightly:

"So they're all practiced on women!"

Parker, who kept shooting, was also very depressed. It was not his fault. If there was anyone to blame, it should be the bad influence of the "Green Light Incident". Eva would not check her phone before.
After the game started that night, Duncan seemed to have completely lost his desire to attack. He did not take a single shot in the more than five minutes he played in the first quarter.

Popovich obviously took his favorite player's feelings into consideration, and gave him a warm hug when Duncan left the court.

The Spurs' slow start made the Clippers play more enthusiastically, especially rookie Blake Griffin, who not only fought hard for the ball, but also took the initiative to show off his back-to-the-basket skills.

At the end of the first quarter, at 20:21, the Spurs relied on two three-pointers from Gary Neal, who came off the bench, to overtake the score in the final moments.

Duncan lacked energy throughout the first half of the game. Seeing this, Popovich did not make any adjustments. In the end, the old man went straight back to the bench and watched the game quietly.

When the second half started, even the Spurs fans noticed the team's poor condition. The lack of concentration and repeated mistakes allowed the underdog team to close the score.

Fortunately, in the last quarter, thanks to the strong performance of Ginobili, Gary Neal and Blair, the Spurs managed to hold on to the victory at home.

95:100, after winning the game, Duncan got up early and walked quickly towards the player tunnel. Perhaps thinking of his own sad things, the former MVP ignored the fans on both sides who were shouting his name.

Duncan played for only 21 minutes, shot 7 of 3, contributed 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks, and his competitive state was visibly declining. The Clippers lost again, but they were not affected too much. They kept chatting. Griffin, who shot 18 of 8, contributed a game-high 20 points. When he entered the player tunnel, the newbies whispered gossip:
"Man, what kind of locker room culture is this?!"

Looking at the "Silver Smile" teammates, Eric Bledsoe, a rookie who was traded to the team, shrugged his shoulders and whispered:
“The NBA is crazy”

In the back, Rasual Butler, as a champion swingman, started to show off again. When talking about the Spurs, he had a look of disapproval on his face and couldn't help but start sharing his championship experience:
"They are a joke! The locker room of a real championship team is made up of family!"

"Tim Duncan just got lucky and stole an MVP. This guy has no leadership."

Everyone on the Clippers nodded, with Kaman taking the lead in making a fuss. Although they lost the game, it did not affect the atmosphere in the locker room. Happiness is the most important thing!
In another game that was played almost simultaneously, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Warriors at home.

118:124, the Warriors' backcourt combination played for 45 minutes. After the game, Curry was sweating profusely. There were too many rounds, and he couldn't hold on against the main force.
The two teams had 89 and 91 rounds respectively. The game was extremely lively and the shouting in Madison Square Garden could not be stopped when it ended.

仅出场28分钟，11月回归球队的首场比赛，李佑14中10，三分线外9中5，罚球4中4，29分5篮板10助攻2抢断，轻松贡献两双数据。

In an interview with MSG, Li You didn't even seem to break a sweat. When talking about the tough match tonight, he once again praised his opponent:
"The Warriors played great tonight. Curry, who successfully overcame his injury, is clearly living up to his talent!"

“Young people are starting to take over the league and it’s great to see them do well.”

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Danny Green successfully entered the rotation lineup. Although his performance was unstable in recent games, he played very well tonight, making 5 of 2 three-pointers and contributing two three-pointers.

The rookie was dismissive of Matthews's moves last season, but now he is trying to recall them, eager to "learn frame by frame".
In Li You's limited playing time, his partnering players always benefit, just like the Warriors' defense tonight, "Bean Sprout" Curry was always easily broken through, and there would be a lot of opportunities for assisting defense.

When returning to the locker room, Stephenson began to distribute drinks again and cooperated with the staff to prepare ice buckets. The rookie has not yet been able to enter the 12-man rotation.

"These guys on the Heat are crazy. I guess they are aiming for the winning streak now."

In the Eastern Conference, the Heat have a tendency to dominate the league. Chandler would sigh a few times when talking about the Big Three. The first team in the league to successfully form a team is indeed eye-catching.

Gasol, who played for only 26 minutes, didn't feel anything about it. He is still recovering from the World Championships. The big man is not optimistic about the giants' basketball. At this time, he followed the gossip:
"You can't go far without rebounds, but these guys might actually be able to succeed, after all, the Western Conference teams are not that strong."

Marion, who is lazy, is also not interested in the Heat. The Knicks will complete the deal around the All-Star Game. At this time, the veteran is more concerned about the contract issues of his teammates:

"Prince, are you planning to take a pay cut to seek a long-term contract?"

Although Chandler, as a championship center, is also subject to trade rumors, a tens of millions contract in the future is not a problem at all. Excellent big men will always be favored.

In contrast, Prince, who has just returned from injury, is not in a good situation. Considering that he is about to turn 31, a long-term contract is risky, which is why the Knicks did not renew his contract.

"At most until I'm 35. I don't want to deceive myself like Kobe did. Jordan, who was 34, was declining. Unless I have a body like Lee, a long-term contract is the best option."

Prince, who already feels that his physical condition is not as good as it was in the previous two years, was very calm when talking about the contract issue. At the end, he even made a few jokes to remind everyone to improve his stats.

Diao gave his own opinion on the matter of inflating the data. The Frenchman is a jack of all trades in the team who likes to share the ball. Considering the current problem of playing time, he repeatedly emphasized:

"We still need to play more fast breaks. There aren't many 90-round games, so we have to seize the opportunity!"

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Everyone was talking at once, and Stephenson's eyes widened. He didn't even bother to act and was just "brushing openly". The newbie's fantasy of playing in the NBA was shattered.

When Li You returned to the locker room, Danny Green immediately handed over a fruit platter. The rookie was particularly enthusiastic and pushed Stephenson aside:
"Boss! This is the orange I picked myself."

Chalmers had already adapted to his teammate's transformation into a flatterer, and a smile appeared on his dark face. He then placed the ice pack and fascia gun, and said in cooperation:
"Boss! Check if the temperature is right."

What temperature does an ice pack have? Stephenson was confused. The atmosphere group and the old Dengs came over. The newbies who were squeezed to the periphery were in tears.

“Why is championship culture like this?”

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On Wednesday, November 11th, as Thanksgiving approaches, the Heat are still in great form. After defeating the strong Celtics last week, they continued to win the first game of this week!
96:123, after three quarters, the Heat defeated the Suns and their record reached 10 wins and 1 loss, continuing to maintain first place in the league.

With 5 wins and 6 losses, Nash on the Suns side remained stable, but facing a talented opponent, the veteran looked dejected after the game.

The Big Three were all smiling again. Since coming to Miami, Bosh has smiled more often, and Wade is also more comfortable. Without the championship forward, the Flash's "horse" is back!
Head coach Spoelstra was also very satisfied with his players' performance. He had a smile on his face and the trophy for the best coach seemed to be beckoning to him.

The leader of the court, James, also smiled during the interview. When asked by the reporter about the adaptation issue, the Chosen One confidently replied:
"I have been implementing zone defense since I entered the league. You know, I was the core of the perimeter defense at that time!"

"The Heat performed well, and more importantly, we reshaped the locker room culture. We don't care about trophies and statistics, we just want to enjoy the joy that basketball brings!"

(End of this chapter)