The genius of the basketball madman is on the left

The long-awaited first defeat finally came.

Just in January, a few days after the third round of All-Star voting came out, the Knicks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, ending their two-and-a-half-month, 40-game winning streak.

It’s hard to imagine the feelings of Los Angeles fans, defeating last season’s finals opponent + this season’s biggest opponent + ending the opponent’s longest winning streak in history...

The buffs are stacked up.

So Los Angeles was more lively than when the championship was won at this moment. There were more than 20,000 spectators, and at least 10,000 wanted to rush down. Fortunately, the security guards were powerful and stopped them in time, otherwise the Lakers players on the field would have ended up like the little prince Totti of Rome next door - leaving their underwear behind was considered mercy...

Especially Kobe Bryant who scored 44 points in this game, it is estimated that he was left with nothing but his underwear.

Kobe definitely tried his best in this game, and his luck also returned. This was the first time Kobe scored 40+ in a single game this season. At the age of 38, Kobe became the third oldest player to score 40+, second only to the two old hooligans from the last century - Jordan and Malone.

So, for Koro, this is another layer of buff.

Logically speaking, Kobe should be very happy, and in fact he is very happy. He is not a fool, so why would he be unhappy after winning?

But although he was happy, Kobe was still not feeling very happy.

Because even though we won,...

That’s 40 consecutive wins!

The first team in NBA history to increase its winning streak to 40!

For a team like this, they won't be sad at all even if their winning streak is ended.

"Knicks...Zuo Li..."

"It's getting harder and harder to deal with..."

Looking at Zuo Li who was being interviewed, Kobe suddenly gave up the idea of ​​celebrating.

Thinking about the Knicks' strength and the Lakers' season goals, Kobe suddenly felt that a victory would hardly solve any problems...

It seems that Gasol also had the same idea as Kobe. Oh, or the only injured Laker in this game might be Gasol, who was defended by Zuo Li and played 4+4.

So Xiao Jia really couldn't be happy, after all, he was beaten so badly.

He has always been very conceited and always felt that even if he was not as good as Zuo Li, his strength was not far behind.

However, tonight, Zuo Li, who gave his all, made him see the gap.

If you are not allowed to score, you really won't be able to score.

Suddenly, Xiaojia had a deeper understanding of what O'Neal said. He used to think that he could compete with Zuo Li, but it was only because Zuo Li was not serious.

After all, he was in the Grizzlies before, and next to him was Randolph, Zuo Li's old friend. Plus, they were in the Western Conference and they only saw each other twice a year. There was basically no competition in the playoffs, so Zuo Li naturally didn't need to give his all.

Please give them some face.

But it's different now.

Gasol came to the Lakers. The Lakers are the biggest rival of the Knicks. Zuo Li played against the Lakers three times in seven finals, and the only loss in the finals was also caused by the Lakers. If Zuo Li wants to win seven consecutive championships, he must defeat the Lakers. He can only play against the Lakers twice in a season, so he must go all out...

Wow, the buffs are full again.

So this season, Zuo Li used offense to defeat Xiaojia in the first game, and did it again in the second game using defense.

Fortunately, the Lakers won this time, and it was a one-to-one victory.

but…

Xiaojia understands that if he can win this game, Kobe will be able to rekindle his youth.

But you can't expect him to play like this every game.

Secondly, the Knicks were tired. After 40 consecutive wins, they were under great psychological pressure, which caused them to lose their accuracy in three-point shooting. The team only made 8 three-pointers in this game.

Even so, the Lakers only won by 3 points.

This shows the overall strength and depth of the Knicks.

In fact, this game is worth analyzing because it fully reflects the depth of the Knicks.

With Curry, Klay, Iguodala and other main players out of their depth, Beverly, Batum, Adams, Seth Curry and others on the bench stepped up and held back the Lakers with strong defense.

而左立，依旧是定海神针，全场34分18篮板7助攻4抢断7封盖。

Although they lost, this game can be regarded as a classic battle of the Knicks against the odds, and is more worthy of analysis than the previous pure bullying.

It's a pity that the Lakers and their fans are now obsessed with victory and have completely ignored what the game itself embodies.

Of course, it also has something to do with Zuo Li’s attitude after the game.

After the game, Zuo Li did not feel nothing as Kobe thought. On the contrary, Zuo Li still felt very regretful.

"Although we have won 40 games in a row, we lost this game, so I feel... it's just average."

The reporter was speechless and then wanted to cry.

so so?

You call 40 consecutive wins just average?!

How can other teams survive?

Versailles, pure Versailles!

Zuo Li, you have changed!

Looking at the reporter's face that said "I see through you", Zuo Li looked innocent.

It's really average. Although 40 consecutive wins are cool and it is indeed the first consecutive win in history, but before the game, Zuo Li was thinking about striving for an undefeated season!

cough cough.

Although it sounds a bit arrogant and conceited, after all, there is not even one player who has achieved 80 wins, let alone a perfect record.

Even though the Knicks had 70 wins in three seasons, and the best record in league history was achieved by Zuo Li, it is still a long way from 80 wins, let alone a perfect record.

Can this thing be produced by humans?

Even if you have the best strength in the league, can you guarantee that there will be no mistakes in such a long season?

But isn’t Zuo Li pursuing a higher goal?

Records are meant to be broken. Just because someone hasn't done it before doesn't mean he can't do it.

Besides, Zuo Li feels that there is still a chance this season. After all, their players are very strong and their tactics are awesome.

It’s a pity that they were stopped by the Lakers.

It can only be said that the Lakers are worthy of being Zuo Li's biggest enemy in his career at present, and they can still create some difficulties for Zuo Li.

The first undefeated season in history, a record that will never be broken even if the system is reformed, is gone.

Do you think Zuo Li would not feel regretful?

Of course, it’s a bit regrettable. Zuo Li didn’t expect to achieve success overnight. So if he lost, he lost.

Losing is better, without any baggage, these young people will do better.

"Okay, now it's the final sprint before the All-Stars. Curry, Klay, you two are left behind. I won't participate this time. You two remember to bring back the trophy."

In the locker room after the game, Zuo Li simply comforted everyone and gave some new goals to the two players who performed poorly tonight.

The All-Star Weekend is still one month away. This All-Star is a memorable one, so Zuo Li will definitely take it seriously.

As for the projects, Zuo Li signed up for the Slam Dunk Contest and Basketball Star, Curry and Klay participated in the Three-Point Contest, and Rooney didn't play much, so he was not selected for the Rookie Game, which is a bit regrettable.

As for the main competition, Zuo Li, Curry, and Klay can all participate unless there are any unexpected events. The three have already made their arrangements.

They will give the All-Stars a little shock.