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Chapter 448 All-Star Voting

90: 88.

The Grizzlies won the final victory in the Christmas game.

Unwillingness and anger flashed across Kobe's face for a moment, but he still walked up to Li Lei and hugged him: "You won me again, next time I must win it back."

Li Lei hugged Kobe tightly: "Then I'm sorry, I won't give you this chance."

When it was Garnett's turn, the tall and thin man wrapped his long neck in a towel and looked down at Li Lei: "See you next time!"

He did not shake hands with Li Lei or hug him artificially.

Instead, declare war directly.

"I'm waiting for you!"

Naturally, Li Lei would not show weakness.

This season, the Grizzlies have defeated the Lakers twice in a row.

But there is a difference between these two times.

In the first match, Li Lei just felt that the Lakers were strong.

But this time, during the match against the Lakers, Li Lei felt suffocated.

This is also normal. With the body of the season, the Lakers are still constantly strengthening.

Veteran Fisher was traded from the Jazz to supplement the No. [-] position.Trade to Ariza, strengthen the third position...

Every position on the Lakers just keeps getting better.

More importantly, as the season progresses, the Lakers players will integrate better and better and produce better and better chemical reactions.

And the most important thing is the attitude of Garnett and Kobe.

Both superstars are challenging for the championship.

Although there are some differences in details.

Garnett wants to win a championship.

Kobe wanted to prove that even without O'Neal, he could lead the Lakers to the championship.

But the two share a common goal.

So they can seek common ground while reserving differences, overcome all difficulties, just to defeat every opponent who stands in their way to win the championship.

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本场比赛，李磊砍下全场最高的45分8篮板5助攻2抢断3盖帽。

科比33分9篮板3助攻2抢断1盖帽。

加内特19分12篮板5助攻1抢断4盖帽。

The three superstars all showed their strength.

灰熊队这边，加索尔发挥不佳，全场9投2中，只得了7分6篮板3助攻1盖帽。

Every time he faced Garnett, Gasol played badly, and was dubbed "Jiasao" by Chinese fans.

洛瑞的表现也很一般，全场8中2，三分球3中1，得到5分2篮板3助攻1抢断，甚至还有6次失误。

倒是老将希尔表现出色，给了李磊足够多的帮助，15分5篮板2助攻1抢断1盖帽。

In short, the old man Jerry West signed Hill's contract with the veteran's basic salary in the summer, which is really cost-effective.

As expected of the old man!

The eyes are really poisonous!

In the press conference after the game, both the Grizzlies and the Lakers praised Li Lei.

Rick Carlisle: "You know, I may be the most relaxed head coach in the league. I call less timeouts than my opponent in every game, because Stone can solve most of the problems."

Hill: "Stone is omnipotent, three-pointers, mid-range shots, breakthroughs, dunks, post-up singles, passing... I seem to see myself in the past. No! Stone is stronger than me, he is 205cm Jordan. There's no one on the court who can stop him."

Gay: "Whenever the team is behind, I panic a little bit. But as soon as the boss has the ball, I relax. You know, he always makes some unbelievable goals and kills the opponent at the last minute. .He's the most terrifying killer in the NBA!"

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At the Lakers press conference, everyone was full of praise for Li Lei.

Kobe: "Oh, I lost to him again, I am very unwilling! But Stone has the qualifications and strength to defeat me. He is the strongest member of the new generation, and even the strongest in the entire NBA today."

Garnett: "..."

Garnett was silent for a long time before he said in a low voice: "I can only say that I can't beat Stone with 120% effort. Next time I fight him, I will put in [-]% effort. Definitely, definitely...beat he!"

Phil Jackson: "I have coached countless great players: Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant... I can guarantee that Stone will also become a great one."

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Shortly after the Christmas game, the Grizzlies ushered in a match against the Suns.

The Suns with Nash, O'Neal, and Stoudemire have been attracting a lot of attention.

But so far, the Suns still haven't played enough chemistry.

When O'Neal and Nash are on the court at the same time, the rest of the Suns will be at a loss.

Play faster, the aging O'Neill can't keep up.

If you play slower, the Suns will have to give up the bombardment style they are used to, and others will be at a loss.

Therefore, the Suns' record has been stagnant, unable to play a chemical reaction.

In the end, the Grizzlies defeated the Suns 101:91.

So far, the Grizzlies have played against all the strong teams this season.

The 76ers, Magic, Pistons, Celtics in the East...

The Spurs, Mavericks, Lakers, Suns, and Jazz in the West.

Called almost all of them.

Moreover, the Grizzlies have won the vast majority of victories and have always maintained their leading position.

However, this record only lasted until the end of 2007.

After the New Year, the Grizzlies lost more and more games, and their record slowly dropped.

One is the problem of the Grizzlies themselves.

Fatigue, there are too many strong teams this season, and it is too exhausting to play against strong teams continuously.

Injuries, Gasol, Hill, Jones Sr., and Tyronn Lue will inevitably encounter injuries... Fortunately, they are all minor injuries, and they can rest for a few weeks. There is no major injury that will be reimbursed for the season.

Second, the opponent is getting stronger.

This summer, many teams have undergone tremendous changes and adjustments, such as the Lakers, Celtics, Magic, Suns...

They put together a new lineup.

At the beginning of the season, they are still relatively unfamiliar, and there is no tacit understanding between the players.

And as the season progressed, the players of these teams played more and more tacitly.

For example, Garnett has fully integrated into the Lakers. He conscientiously assisted Kobe and did the dirty work.

And then there's Lewis.

Lewis is a big shooter who plays the [-]th position for the Magic.

He is not a superstar himself, but his existence has completely activated Howard's power.

Howard played better and better, with huge improvements in statistics and performance.

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As of February 2008, 2, the league announced a new record list.

West side.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 41 wins and 11 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference.

It is a matter of course that the Lakers can reach the top of the Western Conference.

Any team has the No. [-] shooting guard in active service, the second power forward, and the most legendary head coach in active service... Isn't it normal?
Of course, many fans expressed their dissatisfaction.

I feel that the existence of the Lakers has broken the balance of the league.

The combination of Kobe and Garnett made the rest of the league lose hope.

On some lists, the Lakers have been one of the most hated teams of the season.

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Then there is the New Orleans Hornets, who have a record of 40 wins and 13 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference.

This record shocked everyone.

The Hornets... who the hell is that?

What players do they have?
No one pays attention to this team at all, and no fans think that this team can play well, but they just climbed to the second place in the cruel West.

The core player is of course Yi Jianlian... no wonder.

The sophomore Yi Jianlian averaged 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. Although the statistics are not bad, they are definitely not enough to become the face of a team.

The face of the Hornets is naturally Chris Paul.

The third-year Paul averaged 21.1 points, 4 rebounds, 11.6 assists and 2.7 steals per game.

Just looking at the statistics, Paul is already a superstar.

He and Deron are also regarded as the two best point guards of the younger generation.

In addition, the Hornets also have Peja, Chandler, Peterson...

Taking a closer look, the players of the Hornets are really not bad, but they are not well-known, but they are also really good.

Peja was once the leader of the Kings, the top big shooter who has boarded the MVP rankings.

Chandler is a defensive center with explosive physical fitness.

Yi Jianlian is a flexible fourth position with excellent shooting range.

Peterson is also a high-quality 3D player.

These outstanding role players are surrounded by Paul, and it is not surprising that they can play well.

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Followed by the Jazz led by Deron Williams, known as Paul's lifelong enemy.

They have a record of 39 wins and 13 losses.

Deron and Boozer are known as the new Shuangsha of the Utah Jazz, and their combat effectiveness is amazing.

Deron Williams even claimed to beat Paul while eating and sleeping.

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No.4 is the San Antonio Spurs with 39 wins and 14 losses.

The old but going strong Spurs.

As long as the GDP is still there, they will always be the favorites to win the championship, as stable as old dogs.

No.5, it is finally the turn of the Grizzlies, 38 wins and 13 losses.

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Just look at the top five in the West, the Lakers have 41 wins, the Grizzlies have 38 wins... There is only three wins between the first and fifth, and you can imagine how fierce the competition in the West is.

A victory can often affect the ranking of several teams!

The sixth to eighth places in the West are the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns.

The No.8 Suns even have 35 victories.

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The situation in the east is completely different from that in the west.

In the East, the top four teams are high above the favourites.

And starting from No.5, it is obviously not a level.

No.1, Philadelphia 76ers, 44 wins and 7 losses.

The defending champions led by Iverson and Yao Ming outshine others, and their record is even better than that of the Lakers, taking the lead.

But it's not fair to compare the 76ers to the Lakers.

The Lakers played more against the strong teams in the West, and the 76ers played more against the weak teams in the East.

No.2 is the Orlando Magic with 42 wins and 11 losses.

McGrady, Howard, Lewis, Turkoglu, Uncle Huo... This Magic team has a very gorgeous lineup and looks like a champion.

Of course they also have risks.

This season is the last year of "Warcraft" Howard's child labor contract.

In the summer, Howard will definitely sign a maximum salary.

At that time, the Magic will face a huge luxury tax.

No.3, the Celtics with 40 wins and 13 losses.

Ray Allen and Pierce aim to win the championship.

Jefferson, Perkins, and Rondo are all good role players, and the Celtics should not be underestimated.

No.4, the Pistons with 38 wins and 13 wins.

The Pistons' record is still very good.

But everyone also knows that today's Pistons are getting worse every year, and they are no longer the favorites for the championship.

"Big Ben" Ben Wallace left Detroit for money.

Rasheed Wallace, Chauncey Billups, and Richard Hamilton are also getting older.

It seems to be still strong, but the Pistons have actually reached the brink of reconstruction.

In a few years, they will face great changes.

The top four Eastern Conference teams have maintained a record of 38 wins or better, which can still compete with the top four in the Western Conference.

However, when it came to the fifth Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference, their record dropped directly to 34 wins and 17 losses.

第七的猛龙队23胜27负，第八的老鹰队22胜29负……第七、第八的胜率甚至不足百分之50。

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Therefore, in terms of the general trend, it is still a situation where the west is strong and the east is weak.

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Soon, the league also announced the final results of the All-Star voting.

Kobe took the first place with 242 million votes, overthrowing Li Lei's three-year monopoly on the vote king.

Of course, many fans expressed doubts about this.

With the huge Chinese fans as the backing, no one thinks that Li Lei will lose to Kobe.

Many fans think this is cheating in the NBA.

Conspiracy theory: The NBA will not tolerate a foreign player occupying the position of the All-Star ticket leader for a long time.

The NBA quickly responded to the fans, promising that they will conduct self-examination and give the fans a satisfactory answer.

But... lol.

As an executor, supervisor, and inspector... the NBA checks itself, and it would be a joke if it can find faults.

But Li Lei can actually understand.

This season, Bryant finally has a powerful helper around him.

The record of the Lakers is outstanding, Kobe's style of play itself attracts fans, and Kobe is in Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States...

Adding up these reasons, Kobe's votes bottomed out and it is not impossible to surpass Li Lei.

Li Lei won 241 million votes, followed closely.

For the center position in the West, O'Neal won 99 votes, ranking No.1.

Behind O'Neal is Camby with 41 votes, Chandler with 29 votes, and Dampier with 25 votes.

West forward position.

Li Lei ranked first with 241 million votes.

随后是172万票的加内特、171万票的邓肯、170万票的安东尼、135万票的诺维斯基、55万票的布泽尔、54万票的易建联、51万票的加索尔、50万票的杜兰特……

Yes, the forward position in the West is still the most competitive position.

West guard position.

Kobe ranked second with 242 million votes.

随后是纳什的159万票、保罗的100万票、希尔的80万票、吉诺比利的54万票、帕克的50万票、“大胡子”拜伦戴维斯的49万票、特里的30万票……

The miraculous Hill deserves to be the former vote king.

After six years of rest, he can be ranked No. 4 in guards as soon as he comes back.

(End of this chapter)