Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 311 The schedule is not made by humans
"Every game, winning or losing is normal, especially when you have two MVP-level players in your opponent's lineup, and they are both at their peak. Of course, the Lakers' lineup can be said to be the most luxurious in the league. Well, in addition to Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett, they also have a lot of talented young players, such as Dwyane Wade and David West, both of whom are still just Sophomore, but good enough to be a starter for more than 20 teams. Of course I'm not happy to lose the card game. We lacked enthusiasm at the beginning of the game and felt confused by the opponent. Vladimir's performance was great, But the Lakers' defense is very good, scoring less than 20 points in two consecutive quarters, this is a bit unacceptable for us, we will meet again, in the next game, we will find a way to solve these problems." Nate McMillan was a little unconvinced, but he couldn't help it. Good point guards and centers are not so easy to get.

The Lakers immediately hit the road.

"Look at this schedule, is this made by someone? We have to take a full 6-hour flight to New Jersey! It is already afternoon when we arrive there! There will be another game at nine o'clock in the evening!" Early in the morning, Jim was put on the plane again, preparing for his first road trip outside California after he was discharged from the hospital.The players closed their eyes and meditated in their respective seats, including Kobe. Under Jim's strong request, he put away the laptop computer used to watch the video, honestly put on his headphones and started listening to music.

"Sir, it is said that except for a few important games, the other schedules are generated by computers according to algorithms, so strictly speaking, this schedule is indeed not made by humans..." Stevens whispered beside him.

"Okay, don't worry about it, I have to sleep for a while, otherwise, if I faint during the game, you have to be responsible for sending me to the hospital." Jim muttered, took out a blindfold and put it on, Flatten the seat and take the time to rest.

The opponent, the New Jersey Nets, was once a strong player in the Eastern Conference. After Kidd joined, they relied on him to reach the finals. However, the overall strength of the Eastern Conference was weak at that time. The Walters are just a short-lived flashback, and the Knicks and the Heat are getting old.With the completion of the reconstruction of several traditional tycoons, the Nets' lineup does not have much advantage in the Eastern Conference. Kenyon Martin didn't look like he could reach the level of Karl Malone or Tim Duncan after an epic and disastrous blacksmithing performance, and he was aiming at the dollar rather than the Nets.

So the Nets made a drastic rebuild during the offseason, did not match the big contract the Nuggets offered Martin, and at the same time let go of powerful guard Corey Kittles.Relying only on the remaining lineup and Alonzo Mourning, who has returned from illness, he tried to use Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Mourning as the core to revive and play a double-double.

Although Da Zuo is still playing hard, in 25 minutes of playing time, he averaged 10.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game, which provided a deterrent on the defensive end, but his offense is indeed not as good as before, and the one in his body will be ready at any time. A kidney that loses its temper is also a ticking time bomb.

Moreover, after losing Kenyon Martin, the Nets' power forward position needs to be filled by players like Brian Scalabrine or Aaron Williams. After taking over from Byron Scott, Lawrence Frank, who had the best start record of a new head coach in history, also showed his original shape, and started the journey of the 2-10 season with a wave of 04 wins and 05 losses.

In the end, the network management learned from the painful experience and traded Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and two first-round picks, 5 for 1, in exchange for Carter, who had already completely torn face with the Raptors.

After forming the perimeter trident of Kidd, Carter and Jefferson, the Nets bolstered Serbian center Nenad Kostic.In the trade between the Nets and the Raptors, the network management once hoped to get Milicic, who had improved in Toronto, to protect the team's basket, but the Raptors insisted on adding Krstic to the deal, so this additional deal It fell through, and only Carter came to New Jersey.

After Krstic took over, under the feeding of Kidd and Carter, he performed well, quickly squeezed out Scalabrine, secured the main center position of the Nets, and quickly raised his scoring average to two Number, the record of the Nets has also rebounded. Before the battle with the Lakers, the record returned to 16 wins and 26 losses, temporarily ranking eighth in the Eastern Conference, which also shows how weak the Eastern Conference is now.

Countless examples show that when you have the opportunity to get a star, never hesitate.

"The Nets' outside line is very good. They are good at playing transition offense, which is the same as ours. But their inside line is very empty. We started from the inside line first. Krstic's offense is good, but the defense can be said to be no. , if we can open the gap from him quickly, the game will be a lot easier. Guys, I know everyone is tossed by this bloody schedule, so we need to take the initiative as soon as possible and rest early! When Kidd is at the three-point line When outside, let him go! Richard Jefferson can also let go! Protect the inside, control mistakes, and prevent the opponent from making too many transition attacks, understand!" Before the game, Jim pointed out the characteristics of the Nets, Made a strategic plan.

But Frank also has a unique trick. The Nets made a temporary change before the game and formed a starting lineup of one big and four small. Double point guards Jason Kidd and Rodney Buford, forwards Carter and Jefferson, and center Krstic seems to be aiming at David West, relying on Carter and Jefferson's two offensive strengths to displace and attack.

Of course, this means that the defensive end is also misplaced. This style of play is like two people stabbing each other with knives to see who can't hold on first.

Billups did not affect the functioning of his brain due to lack of sleep. He commanded David West to fall to a low position, and punched Richard Jefferson with his back. Te didn't just think about dunking like Swift. He stepped to the inside line step by step, turned around steadily, turned around, hit the rebound and made a shot.

Kidd organized the offense with the ball and made a pick-and-roll with Kostic. Carter had already made an air cut from the baseline. Kidd's ghostly pass passed between the three and accurately found Carter. Score dunks.

No matter what the record is, the Nets have a passing master and two powerful strikers. The style of play is quite gorgeous, and the Lakers rank first in the league in scoring per game.

(End of this chapter)