NBA restricted area bulldozer

Chapter 676

After playing the Mavericks, the Lakers' schedule continues.

The second game was an away game. The Lakers flew directly from Dallas to New York to play the Knicks.

Playing the Knicks again?

It must be hit, this is the crotch on fire, of course.

Although the regular season has shrunk, the official schedule is also based on 50 games.

Every team can be sure that they will play against the other 28 teams, but the arrangement is not the same as before, and this game... still attracts the attention of the entire league.

The Lakers are a factor, because the teams that want to win the championship are all against the strongest giants in the West.

The Knicks are also a factor, because the Knicks have Ewing who cheated everyone in the offseason.

And such a duel was arranged at the beginning of the season... It can't help but make people think that the officials want Ewing to be punished by the Lakers. After all, it is not only the labor and management that suffer losses in the labor negotiations. Followed by a blood loss, heavy losses.

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As for the Lakers, they really didn't take this game seriously.

You know, the Knicks are no longer what they used to be.

The head boss Ewing's state has declined seriously; Larry Johnson has also taken a sharp turn after he transferred to the Knicks, and he has been plagued by injuries; plus the old Oak Oakley went to the Raptors... At this time, the Knicks have already changed from the first echelon in the East, fell to the middle and lower reaches.

But looking at the Lakers, last season's championship lineup was very young.

Although veterans Barkley and Rodman have been added this season, this is added to the young lineup, so the Lakers' combat power can only be increased, not reduced. It just seems... New York fans don't welcome the Lakers so much, or even hate them. After all, since Li Shengli entered the league, the Knicks have been beaten badly over the years. They are beaten every year, and the fans feel distressed.

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The Mavericks played on the 5th.

Arrived in New York on the morning of the 6th. After training for a while in the afternoon, everyone went to catch up on sleep. On the 7th... when the Lakers rushed to the Madison Garden Arena and went to the visiting team's training ground to warm up and prepare for the game, Li Shengli felt that the New Yorkers . Animosity arising from 'historical issues' between the two teams.

But no one cares about this, after all, it's normal to be harassed by opposing fans in an away game.

Until the afternoon... The Lakers' training was a regular tactical drill, and they didn't focus too much on the Knicks' lineup changes. After training for a while, Li Shengli pulled Barkley to the sidelines to rest.

"Take a break, don't tire yourself out."

"Damn, you think I'm so old that I don't even need to participate in training?" Barkley grumbled, but he sat down and said, "It's a pity that Oakley bastard has already run away, otherwise I would have taken the training today." He tidied up."

"Okay, don't let Da Ben hear it, or he will feel uncomfortable."

"It's not as complicated as you think. Oakley is still familiar with Jordan. I haven't played the same way as I should when we met. You have beaten Rodman like another one. It's not good now." Barkley wrote. He curled his lips and said, "That's how we are. Anyone who wants to fight can fight directly. After all, it's only been a few years. Otherwise, why do you think Rodman came to the Lakers?"

"Well, let's not talk about this." Li Shengli waved his hand, "You should pay attention to your old injuries, don't hurt your pelvis again, and you will miss the playoffs by then, do you think you are embarrassed..."

"Fuck off, I haven't settled with you for what you guys did to me last time. I've been preparing so hard for so long, and I only played for 20 seconds in a playoff game. You are also human?"

"Damn, isn't that Olajuwon's problem? It has something to do with us." Li Shengli thought about how miserable Barkley was at that time. He spent half a month in the regular season just for the playoffs, but as soon as he played Being carried away, it can be said that the saddest person last season was Barkley.

"Why doesn't it matter, if you and this two bastards don't mess with me, I will be so unlucky?"

"Damn... well, I admit it, I admit it, okay?" Li Shengli, one head and two big, continued: "I'll let you vent after the game starts, and... you can help me watch Focus on Kobe."

Help you watch Kobe?

You are here, still need me to see?

Brother, who are you, don't you just step on the horse and count?

Barkley's face turned blue, and he got up and walked to the training ground. Li Shengli really didn't count. train.

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Until the game is approaching.

The booing of the Lakers in Madison Garden Arena represented the will of the Knicks. Obviously, at least from the reaction of the fans, the hostility here is very strong.

Warm up before the game...

Harris arranged the same starting game as in the first game. Li Shengli, Barkley, Kobe, Knicks, and Fox played the starting lineup, and the Knicks' starting lineup is still worth mentioning...

Ewing plays center, and Larry Johnson plays power forward. These two positions are basically determined.

As for the other three positions, Knicks head coach Van Gundy has also thought about it, because according to the inside strength of the Lakers, Ewing and Johnson may not be able to play, and these three positions are... point guard Charlie Wall. Germany, the two shooting guards are veteran Alan Houston and Latrell Sprewell, who joined this season.

If you can't move the inside line, then play the outside line.

What Van Gundy wanted was to increase the speed of the offensive and defensive rotation, even if it was a little bit faster, as long as the defensive counterattack started... even if the frontcourt was a short three-on-three, it was still profitable. After all, whether there is Li Shengli in the inner defense zone, this is very important. , The whole league feels important.

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Beep.

The game officially started, and the Lakers got the first attack.

According to Harris' arrangement, the Lakers have enough alternative tactics, and in view of Li Shengli and Barkley's rebounding ability, the most direct way is of course to open fire first from the outside line led by Kobe, and make a first attack hit, plus a probabilistic strategy. The frontcourt plays the second offense.

The rhythm is still very simple.

Kobe and Fox can both shoot. The Lakers also have Eddie and Horry on the bench to supplement the cold time of the starter. Even if the outside line cannot be opened, the Lakers still have a more stable inside line to play. Li Shengli and Barkley's After all, the combination is still at the top of the league.

As for the defense, it is more straightforward. Without affecting the offense, you can block any point with firepower. The Lakers do have this strength. Crotty, Daben and even Horry are the backbone of the defense, adapting to various disadvantages situation.

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Therefore, the first attack of the Lakers was Kobe from the outside line, and it was Sprewell who was marking him, but in the first round, he was stuck in the pick-and-roll screen of his teammates. Kobe went around the screen and made a successful hit.

Looking back is the Knicks' offense.

The established tactics have been laid out long ago. Like the Lakers, the Knicks' lineup of three guards has determined that most of the firepower is on the outside. Scored one.

In the first quarter, both sides were wrestling outside, while the Lakers looked at Kobe and the Knicks looked at Sprewell.

The two kept the same efficiency for half a quarter, but... Kobe didn't make any provocative moves after scoring. After all, this was just the beginning, but Sprewell was different. After scoring, he cursed at Kobe talk trash.

At this time, the situation has undergone some subtle changes.

The Lakers exchanged eye contact on and off the court, and the Lakers substitute who will see everything is out of humanitarian spirit. I really want to remind Sprewell to book an ICU in advance and check in with a bag.

(End of this chapter)