I didn't want to fly away

Chapter 108 Unexpected defeat, injury strikes!

After defeating the Grizzlies, the Clippers came to New Orleans again.

Lu Yi said that he is familiar with this place!
Since the preseason, Lu Yi has formed an indissoluble bond with New Orleans.

Although Lu Yi's home is in China on the other side of the ocean, every time he comes to New Orleans, he feels like coming home.

Because it was a back-to-back game, Lu Yi rested again in order to prepare for better games in the future.

However, since Lu Yi came to New Orleans with the Clippers, he naturally couldn't be idle.

Playing is something that other Clippers players need to be responsible for. Lu Yi is only responsible for eating more and supplementing more, so as to replenish all the energy consumed by the previous strong teams in the Western Conference.

In the next game, the Clippers are going to play the Lakers again. Lu Yi doesn't eat more at this time, what's wrong.

However, while Lu Yi was confident and bold to eat, the Clippers missed Jingzhou carelessly, because they were too relaxed and exposed many problems.

The Hornets this season are not a weak team!
Under Paul's leadership, the Hornets also scored in the top eight in the Western Conference.

Because the Clippers played so well this season, even the defending champions like the Lakers were beaten to the ground.

This time against a team like the Hornets, who play one game at a time is not a problem, I thought it would be easy to win.

As everyone knows, the Clippers after Lu Yi's rotation is just a fake strong team.

It is true that after two rounds of winning streak, the Clippers players are playing better and better.

But the sudden lack of Lu Yi attracts defense and provides excellent offensive space, and other Clippers players will also experience symptoms of discomfort.

As a result, the Hornets took a 13-point lead in the first quarter alone.

Fortunately, Dunleavy discovered the problem early and hurriedly corrected the mistakes of the players who let their guard down mentally.

Although the Clippers players sound uncomfortable, they can accept it. Recently, they have been playing too smoothly. Today, the defense is not focused enough, which led to being overwhelmed by the Hornets.

After all, the Clippers are the No. [-] team in the Western Conference, and they are still proud of the Hornets, who are seventh in the Western Conference.

Even if Lu Yi is not there, they have a reason to lose.

However, who doesn't want to prove that the reason for the Clippers' victory is not only Lu Yi, the master?

Ever since, starting from the second quarter, the Clippers worked together to keep trying to reduce the score.

In the second quarter, the team was united and the defense was strengthened, which did have some effect. After the first half, the difference between the two teams was reduced to only 5 points.

However, in the third quarter, the problem of back-to-back lack of physical strength was finally slowly exposed.

The starting performance is not even as good as the substitute, as strong as Iverson, but he has to accept his old age and feel that his energy is not as good as before.

There is no way, Dunleavy has to consider returning to Los Angeles to play next.

If you have to choose, whether to lose to the Lakers or the Hornets, it is better to lose to the Hornets.

After all, if we try our best to win today's game, there is still a great possibility of losing the game in the end.

If you voluntarily give up this game, let the players take a good rest, and wait until the next game, Lu Yi will play again, the possibility of the Clippers winning the Lakers is not small.

On the contrary, if you want to fight today, you will still fight for the next game against the Lakers.

But because the players acted too hastily and had too much physical load, they did not perform well when they played against the Lakers.

If the Clippers want to win, it depends on Lu Yi to score alone.

In the end, Lu Yi was alone and lost the game.

There is no doubt that this is more likely.

In a normal season, there are a full 82 games in the regular season.

As the head coach, there are still some trade-offs for some schedules.

Before the third quarter was over, Dunleavy decided to withdraw all the main players and play with a pure substitute lineup.

Unexpectedly, the effect was not bad at first.

The Clippers' bench lineup is indeed good, and the players hope to rely on their own efforts to try their best to get the next higher salary.

Ever since, before the Hornets reacted, the point difference narrowed again.

It's just that a substitute is a substitute, just like mud that can't support the wall.

Most of the Clippers' substitutes are veterans. If they are rookie substitutes, they are expected to play better and better and become the starters.

But if a veteran is a substitute, then there will be difficulties, gradually depressed, and start to go to work to fish.

In fact, this is also normal, how much do you get as a substitute?How much is the starting fee?

The starting team leads the team to lose points and can't win, so how can we count on them?
Not to mention, Lu Yi wasn't there today, so he ran out to eat delicious food.

Everyone has more reason to lose today.

When the game reached the fourth quarter, Dunleavy saw that it was basically impossible to win the game, so he didn't replace the main force.

Just adjusted the bench lineup a little bit, and let Gordon play for a while, it's all about training.

In this way, the Clippers deservedly lost a game that should not have been lost.

Fortunately, the loss did not have any substantial impact on the Clippers.

Even outside media reporters' comments on the Clippers' loss were mostly positive.

They can understand that the Clippers cannot keep winning.

The Clippers took the turn to rest Lu Yi, and they were already prepared to lose.

With the team's stable record, the Clippers have such a plan, which just shows their confidence in the playoffs.

Other teams are still trying their best to reach the playoffs, and the Clippers are starting to prepare for the playoffs.

It has to be said that there is also a gap between the playoff teams.

Because there is not much noise from the outside world, the mood of the Clippers players has not been much disturbed.

Soon, the Clippers returned to Los Angeles and began to actively prepare for the next battle.

On January 1, at the Staples Center, the battle will begin.

Today's Staples Center is the home of the Lakers, but there are still many Clippers fans who come to watch the game.

From the perspective of fans' support, the Clippers' background is indeed far behind the Lakers.

The surprises that Lu Yi brought to Clippers fans this season alone are obviously far from enough to Kobe's accumulation of more than ten years in the Lakers.

"It's going to be a tough fight!
The Lakers' home game was going to be harder than before.

What's more, the second head of the Lakers, Pau Gasol, is back from injury!
Next we will face the full lineup of the Lakers, the real defending champions!

So, be sure to cheer up today and focus on the game.

We will use all our strength to tell the world that we are no worse than the Lakers, and we have the strength to keep the number one spot in the Western Conference! "

Before the game, Dunleavy gave the Clippers players blood.

And the Clippers players all seemed very excited.

After all, today's game was broadcast live across the United States.

There were more than one or two Hollywood stars who arrived at the scene.

Being able to perform well today is definitely worth it.

"Boy, are you interested in playing again?"

"Are you going to buy a second plane? Isn't that a rogue?"

Regarding Kobe's provocation, Lu Yi said he would not accept it.

Sure enough, Kobe was speechless for a while, and could only explain: "I want to beat you on the court. I will lose once, but I will beat you eventually!"

"I know you won't be afraid, I just like you very much, and I want to prove my love for you on the court!"

What Kobe said was very serious. If Lu Yi didn't play in the NBA, he would definitely be very excited to hear his idol say that.

But now, I don't feel much, and even feel a little disgusted.

I want to surpass Jordan in a championship, you Xiaoke, let's go back a little bit!

Lu Yi didn't like Kobe's arrogance, the attitude of the ruler of the alliance supporting the backward.

"I don't need your charity. What you have now, I will take it from you with my own hands in the future." Lu Yi uttered nonsense.

After hearing this, Kobe smiled and said, "You've finally taken the bait, I'm afraid you won't get angry."

"Next, let's enjoy the game!"

The stronger the opponent, the more Kobe likes it. Of course, it is best to be able to win.

Kobe hates the feeling of losing. Before losing to Lu Yi, Kobe felt very uncomfortable.

What the hell, not only did he lose the game, but he also lost the bet that he couldn't buy the plane before Lu Yi bought the plane.

In order to own his own car, Kobe was going to send his agent to find someone to be a lobbyist, to persuade Lu Yi to buy a plane earlier, even if he rented it, at least he had an excuse.

However, some things still need to be considered more, and Kobe did not send anyone to influence Lu Yi.

The point is that Lu Yi will definitely guess that if he engages in such a small trick, Kobe will feel ashamed when the two meet again.

As it is now, it is more in line with Kobe's appetite to use the game to speak, to speak with basketball, and to vent negative emotions in this way.

Without further ado, the game will start soon.

Today's game is still Kaman and Bynum jumping the ball. The latter relied on his athletic ability to help the Lakers win the ball first.

After the return of Gasol, the Lakers' offensive tactics have become richer.

Fisher held the ball across half court and gave the ball to Kobe. Kobe attracted the defense, and with the help of Artest to transfer the ball, the ball was quickly hoisted into the paint.

As soon as he came up, Gasol had a strong desire to attack, hit Camby with his back, and suddenly turned around and slipped to the bottom line for a layup.

Kaman came to help defend him, but he was a step too late, but he really wanted to defend, so he could only drag him with his hands.

However, Gasol scored a layup after the confrontation, and when he landed, he lost his balance and slammed into Kaman because of Kaman's pulling action.

In the end, Kaman and Gasol fell to the ground one after another. Kaman hit the floor with his right elbow and was then pressed by Gasol's body, causing severe pain.

The game had just started, and the Clippers lost a general.

Although this is Kaman's own fault, but for the Clippers, this is undoubtedly unfortunate news.

Kaman exited and returned to the locker room for an MRI to detect injuries.

In order to be able to win the game, Dunleavy temporarily transferred Camby to the center position, and then patted Scola.

Scola's defensive effect on the inside is mediocre, and in fact he can't defend against Gasol, who is proficient in face-up and back-up.

However, if the Clippers change Jordan to play center, I am afraid that they will also be unable to guard against anyone.

That being the case, it is better to watch the experienced Camby as the last line of defense for the Clippers inside.

And Scola has played some starters anyway, and defending the inside line of technical European players like Gasol is also within Scola's ability.

It was also Dunleavy who adjusted in time, allowing the Clippers to withstand the pressure on the inside defense and did not become a breakthrough for the Lakers.

Seeing that the team was in danger, Lu Yi tried a lot of shots in the first quarter.

Today Kobe defended Lu Yi more seriously, but Lu Yi increased the number of times he broke through the inside.

第一节打完，卢易9投6中，三分4投2中，罚球4投4中，砍下18分3篮板1助攻的全面数据。

Also relying on Lu Yi's efficient scoring, the Clippers led the Lakers by a full 6 points in the first quarter.

However, in the middle of the second quarter of the game, the Clippers' lack of internal rotation was exposed.

Scola is not so durable. Once he devotes energy to defense for a long time, Scola's offensive performance will also decline.

Camby is old and can't play much, and the contribution he can make on the offensive end is also extremely limited.

Although Lu Yi increased the number of breakthroughs in this game, it was still a drop in the bucket and could not help the Clippers relieve pressure inside.

And the team's score is very tight, and Lu Yi needs to make a three-pointer to help the team relieve their urgent needs.

Lu Yi is not only incapacitated, but also needs to wait for his teammates to support him.

But the Clippers were out of luck today, and Iverson, who was feeling cold, lost his efficiency in the middle distance.

Encountered in this situation, although Iverson is no longer a top shot, he chose to make a breakthrough to create opportunities for other teammates.

The problem is that Lu Yi needs teammates to help share the pressure, otherwise he will fall into a situation of exhaustion if he keeps playing singles.

After the first half, the Clippers fell behind the Lakers by one point.

During the intermission, Dunleavy also joked with Lu Yi that in the second half, Lu Yi needs to devote more energy on the offensive end to help the team open the situation.

When Lu Yi heard this, his face suddenly turned pale.

If he didn't defend Kobe, Lu Yi would still be physically strong for a while.

The problem is, if you defend Kobe with your eyes, it is really possible to be pierced by Kobe.

In order to prevent Kobe from developing his touch, Lu Yi put a lot of pressure on the defensive end.

Now it needs to be the same as before, and the offensive end is still fully fired!

I'm afraid it will exhaust him to death, right?
The game entered the third quarter, and as time went by, Lu Yi felt more and more powerless.

I usually have spare physical strength for one item, but gradually I am fishing in the lake, and I am overwhelmed.

Lu Yi was sweating profusely and gasping for breath. If he hadn't eaten a lot of oysters in the past two days, he might really be unable to bear it now.

However, before Lu Yilei got down on the ground, Thornton fell down first.

The house leak happened to rain overnight, and Thornton was knocked to the ground by Bynum's thugs during a layup.

Subsequently, the Clippers injured two starters in the same game.

Sudden consecutive injuries suddenly knocked out the morale of the Clippers.

Lu Yi still has the mind to play, but Dunleavy was at a loss after encountering setbacks.

It has to be said that the head coach still has a great influence on the team, especially when playing games on the spot.

Dunleavy's inaction made the Clippers completely lose the possibility of a headwind comeback.

And the lack of a head coach to gather the team's fighting spirit, just relying on Lu Yi to roar a few times will not help.

Originally, Lu Yi was exhausted to death, and finally had a time-out to rest, and Lu Yi would not look for trouble and waste his remaining energy.

In the end, I can only say that the feeling is coming, so let's do it.

After the whole game, Lu Yi made 29 of 15 shots, 9 of 5 three-pointers, and 9 of 7 free throws. He scored 42 points and was still in good condition.

However, the Clippers lost the Lakers by 92 points 115 to 23.

It can be said that it has experienced an extremely miserable defeat.

(End of this chapter)