Defending champion

Chapter 82
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The Hornets lost three games in a row, and the Hornets were scolded by various sports websites.

According to the "New Orleans Times" report: From June 2006 to 6, 20, in three consecutive away games, the New Orleans Hornets lost the game without exception.Swallowing the consequences of three consecutive losses, the New Orleans Hornets' three-game losing streak caused the New Orleans Hornets' ranking in the Western Conference to drop from the original eighth to the current No.26, and the league's No.3. Dropped to No. 11 in the league.If this situation continues, the New Orleans Hornets will miss the playoffs. This is not alarmist talk.

Can the Hornets make it to the playoffs?
Before the New Orleans Hornets experienced this three-game losing streak, the Hornets also achieved the most dazzling record of the season with 7 wins and [-] loss.In these few games, all the soldiers of the Hornets have played quite well.However, this wave, after the three-game losing streak, completely exposed the shortcomings of the Hornets.

The start was slow - due to the winning streak in the previous period, the soldiers of the Hornets became slack and absent-minded during the game.At the beginning of every game, I will habitually dig a very big hole for myself.However, at the last moment of the game, the hole was not able to be filled.Cause the team to lose at the last moment of the game.

Rising pride and inconsistent performance -- the Hornets' inconsistency was highlighted during the three-game losing streak.Except for Chris Paul's scoring, steals, and assists that have remained relatively stable.Other players have seen a certain degree of increase.

Where is the future of the Hornets?
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Streak?Losing streak?Reflections brought to the Hornets?
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After the Hornets' losing streak, taunts, sniggers, criticisms, accusations, doubts... All kinds of voices hit the Hornets like a tide.

This wave of the Hornets' losing streak also overturned the Hornets fans' expectations for the playoffs.After all, there are too few examples of turning fish belly into phoenix just through the draft, which is very unrealistic.The fans just hope that the Hornets can win more games and let them enjoy the game.

There is also an ESPN survey: the reporter surveyed more than 100 senior basketball commentators, and 80.00% of the commentators believe that it is impossible for them to win the championship this year. [-]% of people think that the Hornets will not even make the playoffs this year.

Known for his poisonous tongue, Charles Barkley, a big mouth in the league, even claimed in a program hosted by **: If the Hornets can make it to the playoffs this year, then I will kiss Kenny Smith. butt. "Big mouth Charles Barkley is known throughout the league for his venomous tongue, but this time he really went too far. His venomous mockery not only angered the Hornets players but also angered the Hornets. management.

The Hornets manager Bass made it clear that no matter what the price is this year, the Hornets will advance to the playoffs.This year it's going to be Charles Barkley kissing Kenny Smith's ass.Bass is not just talking, he is seeking a shocking big deal during this period of time.

The head coach of the Hornets, Byron Scott, seemed to be stimulated as well. Byron Scott, who has always been very silent, held a press conference in person this time, and clearly stated to the outside media: failure will not let The Hornets are sinking. On the contrary, because of this failure, the Hornets will only become stronger. Victory will come back after all. All the Hornets need is time.

The goal of the Hornets this season is the playoffs, and Byron also clearly pointed out that even if they fight this old life, they will bring the Hornets closer to the playoffs.

This failure also made the Hornets unprecedented unity. Chris Paul of the Hornets set aside coach Byron Scott and held a "round table meeting" privately.

In this meeting, there was no fraternal friendship, and there were no polite words - everyone expressed their opinions at this meeting, and found out the problems that the Hornets had existed during this period of time.Regardless of Paul's open layup and missed layups, there were too many turnovers.It is still Jack's medium and short-range offensive ability that needs to be improved.These are all put on the table.

This "round table meeting" did not cause the Hornets' locker room to appear disintegrated. On the contrary, after this meeting, the Hornets became unprecedentedly united.

Because the Hornets suffered a three-game losing streak this time, the Hornets' three-day holiday was cancelled.

On the second day after Chris Paul finished the "round table meeting", head coach Byron Scott continued to hold the internal meeting of the players.

Byron also expressed his views on the record of the Hornets during this period.It also pointed out that the Hornets have their own views during this period.Moreover, a series of solutions have been created for these problems.

After Byron mobilized the Hornets players, after the mobilization was completed.The team's technical and tactical training was arranged, but Jack was not assigned to it.Jack was called out alone by Byron Scott.

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"Michael Jack, do you know the purpose of sending you here today?" Byron Scott asked, staring into Jack's eyes.

Jack nodded and replied, "Coach, do you want to correct my shortcomings?"

"It's good to deal with smart people, and you don't need to spend too much time talking. You should also find that your score has been declining during this period of time! Have you ever thought about why this is not the case?" Byron continued Ask Jack.

"My scoring is only limited to scoring at the basket. If the opponent forces me out of the basket, then my score will definitely decrease." Jack nodded.Jack has already discovered this problem a long time ago, and has developed the skill of "mid-range shooting", which I believe will have an effect soon.

"That's right, it means that you still remember that you still listened to what I said before. Okay! I don't want to talk nonsense. What I want to ask now is, how do you plan to correct this shortcoming of yours?"

"A mid-range shot!"

"Yes, it's the mid-range shot. Now your main task is the mid-range shot. Listen, Jack, you have to make a thousand mid-range jumpers this morning, or continue to practice in the afternoon. The mid-range shot is yours for a while. Items that must be focused on training," Byron said.

Even if Byron didn't say anything, Jack originally planned to wait until the end of training and stay to practice his mid-range shooting.Since the coach has arranged Jack in this way, he can only accept it happily.

Jack trained under the guidance of assistant coach Eddie.This bit of training in the real world was nothing to Jack. The middle distance of more than 1000 balls was completed by Jack in 2 hours.

The next few days are like this, Jack is practicing his mid-range shooting, the team is training, and he is practicing his mid-range shooting.Not only that, after returning to the dormitory, Jack would go to the copy and practice for several hours.

After practicing for three consecutive days, Jack has also deeply realized the essence of shooting. If there is no one in the state, the basketball Jack throws will basically go in.

Even with human interference, Jack still maintains a very impressive hit rate.

Jack's hard work has also paid off. After three days of tireless training, Jack has also gained more than 10000 experience points. Jack still has more than 2000 experience points before he can upgrade from level 5 to level 6.

Don't underestimate the difference between this level. In fact, it is a bottleneck between level [-] and level [-], and it is also the most difficult section to improve.Only when you progress to level six, you can use this skill will become stable.

However, this system seems to be against Jack, just short of the last 2000 experience, but no matter how hard Jack works, Jack has no experience at all.This made Jack very depressed.

(End of this chapter)