The strongest basket king

Chapter 70 Blacksmithing is also a record
The game against the Thunder exposed the Lakers' matchup problem, and it was magnified to be precise.

After adding the No. [-] position, they seem to have no major problems, but they will be exposed when they meet top teams.

Sessions did not play well in two consecutive games. He is finally just an ordinary player. If it comes to the playoffs, he will not be the opponent of those All-Star guards.

The key is defense. The Thunder also have two starters who have no offensive power, but their defense is good.

The Lakers are different. Needless to say, the No. [-] position, Artest is no longer the defensive champion at the No. [-] position because of his age. They are all lineups with three strong points and two ordinary players. The Thunder seems more reasonable.

On the bench lineup, Xiang Chu made up a lot, but his inside effect may not be as obvious as those outside chaotic masters.

If they enter the playoffs, the Lakers' lineup is more than sufficient. If they want to compete for the championship, they will definitely need some tactics and luck. The tactics mainly refer to Mike Brown's on-the-spot command ability. After all, it is impossible to create a new system now.

Every time at this time, Kobe is very unhappy with the way players save money. Odom and Fisher are not only free gifts, but also enemies.

In this game, Fisher can often be seen giving instructions to his teammates and teaching them face-to-face. His understanding of his old club can be regarded as one of the key factors for the Thunder to win away games.

After the game, Fisher said: "I judge the Lakers' next actions based on the situation, what kind of play the Lakers players will use in that situation, and provide the team with some information."

"Now I'm playing for another team, so it's definitely my duty to do my best to help the team win."

On the last day of March, the Lakers sit at home and will face the Hornets.

The Hornets have long had no chance of the playoffs, and there are no young people who need to be trained. They are just passing by and waiting for the end of the season, begging for a good sign to make a comeback.

When encountering such a player, the Lakers played relatively easily, but Kobe kept hitting the iron.

If they played against other teams, the Lakers would have fallen behind, but the Hornets couldn't seize the opportunity at all. You must know that their starting salary is not as good as any of the three strengths of the Lakers.

It can be seen from some teams that the gap between the rich and the poor in the league is still quite large.

Xiang Chu has been extremely active since he came on the court. Now he will not be over-energyd. He is full of energy on both the offensive and defensive ends. It is really cool to be able to perform.

The undrafted Chris Johnson, who also received a basic salary, was no match for Xiang Chu at all.

It's a pity that there are not so many opportunities to catch the ball. Before the game, Xiang Chu hoped to score 20 points on the fish belly, but now it seems that scoring in double figures is not so easy.

If he didn't get the ball in a characteristic area, he wouldn't be able to attack. This is a relatively big limitation, especially if the team didn't arrange tactics for him.

In the first half, Kobe and Bynum were salty fish, one with 0 points and the other with 2 points. However, Xiang Chu and Blake both played well during the rotation period, and the team led by 4 points in the first half.

The team's two main scoring points are still leading like this, which shows that the Hornets are not only weak in strength, but also lack of fighting spirit.

During the intermission, Mike Brown couldn't say anything. The Lakers' tactics were fine, and Kobe couldn't do anything about it, but it was definitely right to play more inside in the second half.

Even if Bynum doesn't perform well, Gasol also performs very well, not to mention that the Lakers now have three points inside, and they can crush the big team in turn.

However, Kobe passed the ball less in the second half, and he didn't understand what the boss was thinking at all.

15 irons in a row and 0 points. Because of his many shots, Gasol and Xiang Chu had no chance to catch the ball with a 100% shooting rate. Bynum could only be a spectator when he recovered. The Hornets finally overtook the score.

In the fourth quarter, Kobe finally scored, and the Lakers easily overtook the score.

The Hornets' offensive power is really bad. Xiang Chu scored another double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. His score even surpassed Kobe's, which is also a miracle for the team, but he still ranked third.

Kobe scored 11 points in the last quarter, which did not become a pillar of shame, after all, the team won.

It wasn't until the end of the game that Xiang Chu knew that Kobe had broken another strange record.

He broke Jordan's record of 14 consecutive "strikes with iron".

He broke Jordan's two records in one game. If he didn't know Kobe's character, Xiang Chu would have doubted whether this guy deliberately hit the iron. In other words, is this kind of record an honor or an embarrassment.

The guest of the Lakers is "Komei" Irene Wayne who just passed her 105th birthday.Obviously, Kobe's roller coaster performance obviously stimulated the old birthday star, she taunted Kobe, "I came here specially, but I saw such a regretful performance. If I can play, I bet I can win too .”

Kobe also laughed at himself: "Unfortunately, this game did not make her feel relaxed and happy."

And Mike Brown showed the art of speaking in an interview after the game, "We didn't play well today, we just found a way to win."

Xiang Chu thinks this is a good way to provoke others, and it has the same effect as a bully saying he didn't do well in the exam and still beating the scumbags.

But even though Kobe did not play well today, the fans always supported him. When he finally scored his first goal in the fourth quarter, the fans still clamored for the MVP to give Kobe.

Xiang Chu and other players are very envious. It must be a great thing if they can also become the darlings of a city.

After March, there are only a dozen games left, and the playoffs will come in April.

The Lakers are still ranked third in the West, but the Clippers and Grizzlies are chasing after them.

It's okay to be caught up by one of the teams, so they are still in the top four in the Western Conference. If they are surpassed by two teams at the last moment, the playoffs will definitely be more difficult.

However, it is best for them to keep the top three positions. Although it is said that winning the championship requires killing all opponents, the schedule of the playoffs still has some impact on the team. Teams that encounter trouble too early are prone to excessive consumption and weak follow-up.

Therefore, even in the final stage of the regular season, the Lakers cannot relax in the slightest.

If there is no pressure on the performance of the team, some rotations can be properly arranged at this time to adjust the physical strength of the main players to the best.

In terms of age structure, the Lakers also need to consider the status of the playoff players, but unfortunately they don't have that condition to care too much about.

Fortunately, Bryant doesn't seem to have any problems with his physical strength.

For Xiang Chu, it is time to show his strength on the offensive end during this period, so that he can get more opportunities in the playoffs.

(End of this chapter)