NBA: I was the No. 1 pick at the beginning

Chen Tian didn't train this day, and his head hurts too much.

On the second day, Chen Tian also got up early for some shooting practice.

In the evening, the team's home game against the Spurs is about to start.

This game can be regarded as the first big showdown of the new season.

Last season's Western Conference Finals still attracts many people to talk about it.

Although they are old opponents, Monty and Popovich still attach great importance to this game.

Because although the Western Conference is chaotic this season, as long as the two teams remain healthy, the matchup in the Western Conference Finals will not be surprising.

Popovich and Monty are old rivals.

But this season they all have a new approach.

It takes a game like this to verify it.

The Spurs did not make much signings during the offseason.

In addition to the problem of salary space, there is also the fact that they don't need to do too many signings.

The Spurs are still dominated by Leonard this season.

The big and small Gasol, Gay, and Anderson are still on the team.

In addition, the newcomers of the team have also risen.

In terms of loss, it may be Ginobili's retirement during the offseason and Parker's departure.

Ginobili announced his retirement during the offseason, and Parker also went to the 76ers because of his contract.

The gdp combination that made the Spurs brilliant for a while has officially ended this season.

But for the Spurs, this is a relief.

After the team's lineup has become younger this season, the team's operation has become smoother.

The current Spurs can be said to be very strong in all positions.

This is also the Lakers' biggest opponent in the Western Conference this season.

And in this game, Barkley, Kenny, and O'Neal were once again combined.

"For this game, I am still looking forward to it!"

"The Spurs have changed a lot during the offseason. The departure of the team's veteran is also a change for this team!"

"Now it's up to Leonard to keep this team up."

Barkley also said on the side.

"It's not a problem to support the Spurs. In fact, I am more optimistic about the Spurs this season!"

"Just because their lineup is younger!"

"Look at their previous two games. Whether it was against the Timberwolves or the Trail Blazers, they all won by a big score!"

"It can be seen from the game that the overall rotation of the Spurs has also become faster."

O'Neal on the side also said.

"So this game will be a battle between the strong and the strong."

At this time, players from the two teams also came to the field.

"The starting players for the Lakers, Rose, Tucker, Chen Tian, ​​Gibson and Jokic, will also become a regular starting lineup for the Lakers!"

"As for the Spurs, Forbes, Green, Leonard, Anderson and a starting combination of Xiao Jia!"

"Promoting Forbes to the starting lineup is also a style of the Spurs. Rookies can get a chance to play in the Spurs."

And the game between the two teams is about to start.

Jia and Jokic stood in the middle circle.

The referee tossed the ball up, and Xiao Jia jumped to the ball with the length of his arm. The Spurs won the first wave of offensive balls, and the game officially began.

Forbes took the ball for halftime and handed it to Anderson.

Because of Parker's departure, the team's current good organizer is Anderson.

But Anderson came to organize, allowing Popovich to reap unexpected results.

That is to directly pull Gibson out of the inside.

Here Xiaojia asked for the ball in the low post, and did not rush to attack after receiving the pass.

At this time, Leonard used the cover to run back and throw away Chen Tian.

Xiaojia passed the ball, Leonard made an easy layup and scored the ball.

"Beautiful, this is the cooperation of the Spurs, they are getting better and better."

Such an attack by the Spurs at the beginning made Monty stand up.

Because he felt that although the Spurs had lost two veterans, their strength seemed to be further improved.

But in turn, the Lakers attacked.

The tacit understanding between Jokic and Chen Tian is not something the Spurs can stop.

Especially now that Chen Tian doesn't organize an attack, he puts all his energy on the attack.

Chen Tianfei hit a split dunk, and it also set the Qingkong Arena on fire.

"Haha, this is my son, it's really amazing."

Chen Xing couldn't help shouting when he saw Chen Tian's dunk.

When the audience sitting beside heard Chen Xing's words, they immediately cheered.

They also didn't expect that the person sitting next to them would be the father of Los Angeles God.

Immediately, many people also started chatting with Chen Xing.

On the court, the Lakers and Spurs are also stuck in a stalemate.

After the Spurs' lineup became younger, their speed has also improved.

After the Lakers changed their tactics this season, the team's strength has also improved to a higher level.

No one on both sides can restrict anyone now.

With 4 minutes left in the first quarter, the two teams also started to make substitutions.

Rudy Gay and others from the Spurs also came up.

On the Lakers side, jr and others were also replaced.

And Jr and Gay clashed as soon as they came up.

Here jr took a step back and scored a three-pointer.

Gay, in turn, hit the layup and the rebound.

jr received the ball from Chen Tian, ​​broke through and threw the ball in.

In turn, Gay cooperated with Leonard and dunked the ball into the basket with both hands.

And there are 2 minutes left in the first quarter.

Chen Tian and Leonard finally showed their strength.

Leonard withdrew a mid-range shot and scored steadily.

This ball made Chen Tian feel that this guy's strength has improved again.

On the other hand, after Chen Tian's continuous shaking, he also missed Leonard with a time difference.

Chen Tian rushed to the inside, pulled the bar in the air and scored a layup.

The last 2 minutes of the duel between the two also made this game a serious moment.

At the end of the first quarter, the two teams scored 28:27, and the Lakers temporarily led by 1 point.

"The two teams played very well in the first quarter, but I feel like there is something missing?"

Kenny asked this question, and O'Neill also gave the answer.

"Lack of seriousness, neither side has taken it seriously yet."

As soon as the words came out, Kenny and Barkley both looked at O'Neill.

"Can't you?"

"There's nothing you can't do, just wait for the second quarter when the two teams are serious."

Soon the second quarter of the two teams began.

Sure enough, both teams made changes.

The Spurs replaced Gasol, big and small.

And the Lakers also replaced Caruso to partner with Chen Tian.

After the start of the second quarter of the two teams, the Spurs began to attack the inside.

The big and small Gasol frequently hit the inside line.

On the Lakers side, the bald Mamba Caruso has become a surprise soldier.

With Chen Tian attracting defense, he received the ball and scored two three-pointers from outside.

This kept the score between the Lakers and the Spurs from being opened.

But soon the Spurs changed again.

Popovich brought White up.

This teenager really has a big heart.

After the last playoffs, this guy's strength has improved by leaps and bounds.

As soon as he played, he broke through for a layup and caused two plus one.

When Chen Tian saw the strong lineup of the Spurs, he also gave Popovich a thumbs up in his heart.

It can be said that Popovich's strength in transforming rookies is definitely the top in NBA history.

Afterwards, the Spurs began to double-team Chen Tian, ​​forcing Chen Tian to play.

No way, Leonard's defensive ability has strengthened again.

Coupled with Rudy Gay's interference, it was really difficult for Chen Tian to attack without the ball.

This allowed the Spurs to seize the opportunity and began to counterattack frequently.

Seeing this scene, Monty quickly changed back to Jokic.

After Jokic played, the pressure on Chen Tian also decreased.

With Jokic assisting Chen Tian consecutively, the Lakers gradually recovered the score.

But at this time, Popovich made a timeout, which disrupted the Lakers' rhythm of chasing points.

When Chen Tian heard the pause, he also smiled helplessly.

During the timeout, Monty also made changes to the lineup.

Take Caruso down, replace JR and Tucker, and prepare to play a lineup of one big and four small.

Tucker also returned to the power forward position.

The timeout ends and the teams return to the field.

Popovich and Monty were surprised to see each other's lineups.

Because the substitutions on both sides are similar, they all adopted a lineup of one big and four small.

After the two teams came back, the speed on the field improved a lot.

Because there are fewer big players, both teams have increased their speed.

And Chen Tian and Leonard also frequently hit the basket and caused damage.

Rose made a layup, but Leonard gave him a nail-biting cap.

But in turn, White's shot was also cut off by Tucker.

The counterattacks of the two teams are very smooth, but the efficiency has not improved much.

"The speed on both sides has improved, but the defense is still very tight."

After that, Chen Tian and Leonard scored goals one after another again.

At the end of the half, the Lakers and the Spurs scored 59:57, with the Spurs temporarily leading by two points.

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