Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 331 The most terrifying enemy
Stackhouse's desire to win can't smooth out the gap in strength, his shot selection is still poor, and his shooting percentage is still poor.

Coupled with a Van Horn whose mentality has completely collapsed, it is equivalent to two traitors in the Mavericks.

In this case, the Mavericks only lost 107 to 112 by 5 points, which can be regarded as a miracle. Marquis Daniels scored 10 points on 8 of 19 shots, and it was difficult to save the savior. Van Horn made 8 shots 0, Stackhouse made 15 of 4 shots, and the performance of the two even made Mark Cuban start to doubt his life.

"Why should I get the two of them on the team?"

For the Lakers, Kobe scored 40 points, Garnett scored a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Wade scored 20 points.

In the next home game against the Indiana Pacers, Kobe continued to perform strongly, scoring 37 points and 10 rebounds. Under his defense, Reggie Miller only made 8 of 1 three-pointers. Although O'Neal scored 29 points and 13 rebounds, the Lakers Still kept the victory in Los Angeles.

The only bad news is that Wade accidentally sprained a knee that was a potential injury in college during the fight with Bruce Bowen. Although the slow motion showed that Bowen's foul action was not big, the angry Lakers fans Still hung up the slogan and scolded Bowen a bitch.

"Doctor Carter, do you mean that I won't be able to play the regular season this season?" After the examination results came out, Wade was very depressed. An injury of this degree would take 4 to 6 weeks to recuperate. The regular season will definitely not be able to play, and the Lianzhuang Best Sixth Man award that was originally expected to be won will be ruined due to insufficient appearances.

"I'm afraid yes ... your left knee needs attention and it could affect your career if you don't change your style of play."

"Do you want me to not break through, dangle on the court, or squat in the bottom corner to waste time? What's the point of playing for a few more years, even if you can play until you are 50 years old?"

Jim, who came to visit the doctor, happened to hear this conversation and couldn't help laughing. Some players were holding thermos cups and brewing wolfberry tea. The older rookie who has not yet appeared, but his mind is full of victory, and he doesn't take his health and "money" at all.

"Dwyane... I admire your fighting spirit and desire to win, but you have to know, I didn't expect you to play 50 games in a season when I selected you to the team, what about you? To be David Thompson or Michael Jordan, your goal should be obvious, right?"

Wade hesitated for a moment. Although David Thompson was amazing at his peak, he fell prematurely due to various reasons, resulting in few career achievements, leaving only a famous nickname of "Skywalker" and a shocking 73 points in a single game.

"In the next 6 games, or 6 weeks of games, the outcome is not that important. The important thing is that if you can have a healthy Dwyane Wade in the next 10 years, the Lakers will be one of the best teams in the league. So, regarding Dr. Carter's suggestion, I hope you will seriously consider it, we have an excellent coaching team to help you." After speaking, Jim left the ward.

Leaving Wade deep in the room.

Indeed, although he has practiced shooting, he still likes to break through. The refreshing feeling of bombing the basket after passing people is far more exciting than shooting.

But my unsatisfactory knee may become a ticking time bomb.

Wade stayed in Los Angeles for treatment, the Lakers embarked on a road trip.

First, the Charlotte Bobcats.

Second place Okafor came back from injury with an eye-catching performance, angrily scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds, while the backup point guard, the little-known Brian Knight even broke out and scored 21 points and 17 assists. The Lakers almost overturned in the away game .

In the end, Billups, who was suppressed by Knight throughout the game, finally realized his shame and was brave. The Lakers arranged a throw-in tactic. Kobe was under strict defense and could not catch the ball. Lupus, Mr. Bigshot resolutely shot the seventh when all the first 6 three-pointers were missed, the whistle blew and the lights went on, and the Lakers beat the Bobcats 117 to 116.

Bryant still performed well, 22 of 12 shots, 5 of 4 three-pointers, scored 34 points.Billups relied on lore to get his score to double digits.

The second time in the next week against the Mavericks, this time Van Horn and Stackhouse were both controlled for playing time, but the undercover players became Finley, Terry and Nowitzki. Contributed 14 of 4 shots, 17 of 5 shots and 19 of 6 shots. Eric Dampier, who scored 10 points and 17 rebounds, was in vain.

Van Horn made 5 of 2 shots and performed quite well.

After losing Wade, Kobe continued his output. He made 21 of 14 shots and scored 36 points without taking a three-pointer. Garnett had 26 points and 18 rebounds. Ski, the Lakers beat the Mavericks 104 to 96 away.

Back in Los Angeles, against the Clippers at home.

David West was ejected five minutes into the game with a dislocated finger, and Artest was ejected for a flagrant foul on Maggette.

Originally a slinging game, it was abruptly turned into a [-]-[-] split. With Brand, Maggette and Kaman, and Bobby Simmons in the contract year, the Clippers are gradually converting their talents into battles. force.

But no matter how obvious the opponent's talent is to the naked eye, the Lakers still have Wang Zha.

Bryant made 21 of 12 shots, made 16 free throws, and scored 42 points, further narrowing the gap with Allen Iverson in the scoring list.Garnett scored a large double-double of 21 points and 20 rebounds in the hands of Brand and Kaman, averaging 14.8 rebounds per game, and has surpassed Ben Wallace to become the league's rebounding leader.

After the game, David West underwent surgery to repair a dislocated finger, but was also told to take a four-week truce.

The only good news is that the league did not impose further penalties on Artest, and he can play in the next game against the Wizards.

Kobe, who exploded continuously, finally returned to the earth. Dengtai Jones obviously told the Wizards players a lot of Kobe's characteristics.

In the game, Kobe was not so much fighting against Hamilton, as he was competing with his own touch. He made 24 of 6 shots and scored only 14 points.

Although Artest scored 20 points against the Wizards' weak front line, he failed to help the Lakers take a victory in Washington. The Wizards scored 57 points in the backcourt and helped the team beat the Lakers 101 to 95.

The most terrifying enemy is not any famous team, but injuries. The wave of injuries always makes people helpless. If there is a problem in one link, others will have to pay more to make up for the lack of teammates. It also increases the chance of injury.

In addition to the two long-term injuries of Wade and West, Battier, Billups and Kobe have all been harassed by injuries.

In back-to-back road games against the 76ers, Battier looked like he would be out for three weeks after bruising his ribs while drawing an offensive foul on Andre Iguodala; At that time, he strained the hamstring of his right leg, and it is conservatively estimated that he will have a truce for about 10 days; Kobe sprained his foot and will be injured for two weeks.

(End of this chapter)