Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 401 Korver's Gift
Although they wanted to catch up with their old teammates and enjoy a night in Los Angeles, a city they used to be familiar with, but were trapped by the Jazz's strict team rules, Korver, Varejao and others had to make an appointment with their former teammates after the game. , Waiting for two days to go to Salt Lake City, I must entertain you well.

"Are you kidding? What's so interesting about that place in Salt Lake City? I don't think you guys can satisfy my request." Odom was a little depressed. It seems that tonight's show can only be enjoyed by one person again. These little brothers We do not have this blessing.

"Compared to Los Angeles, it's really not very prosperous there, but we still found a lot of fun during this period, and you'll know the day after tomorrow." Korver doesn't buy Odom's account.

Two days later, the two sides moved to Salt Lake City for the next regular season matchup.

The home court of the Utah Jazz has always been the last venue the visiting team wants to set foot on. Whether it is located in a plateau environment or a fanatical Jazz fan, it will make the teams that come from afar to challenge the Jazz lose three layers of skin before they even play.

Of course, the Devils are also afraid of God wearing jerseys at home. Michael Jordan left a few classics on this field, nailing Karl Malone and John Stockton to the background board At the same time, it also made his status in the world completely transcend the world, unmatched by anyone.

"I said, Kid Kyle, isn't he kidding us? I haven't found anything interesting in Salt Lake City for so many years? I don't believe that a kid like him can find anything worth playing. Odom and Artest shared a room in the hotel. As friends who grew up together and talked about everything, Odom communicated with Artest the most after joining the Lakers.

"Hahahaha, his intention is definitely not to trick you, but you really believe that he will treat you to some strange place to have a good time? This kid is simply a puritan. I have never met him outside the arena. , Speaking of it, the city of Salt Lake City is suitable for him." Artest laughed.

"Hell, it seems that tomorrow's game, I can't be merciful." Odom muttered.

Instead, Jerry Sloan learned from his previous defeat and made adjustments to the rotation, with Gerald Wallace and Andrei Kirilenko staggered to keep the total number There are defensive strengths, and Andris Nocioni's playing time has increased, interspersed between the main force and the substitute.

The Jazz are all soldiers, playing at a high level on both ends of the offense and defense. On the other hand, the Lakers, from Kobe and Wade, everyone is inaccurate. Only Garnett's performance is still normal, 15 of 8 shots, and won the team. With the highest 23 points, the Lakers team shot a terrible 31.6% shooting rate, only 23 of 4 three-pointers, and a terrible 18 turnovers.

In contrast to the Jazz, Korver performed bravely, making 4 three-pointers, scored the team's second-highest 19 points, and even completed a rare two-handed dunk.

The Lakers overturned away and lost to the Jazz 91 to 99.A big upset in the game of the day broke out.

"So this is the gift you want to give us?" After the game, when Artest and others greeted Korver, they specifically asked about it.

"Otherwise? There are no interesting places in Salt Lake City, and I have no good places to show you."

The depressed Lakers will return to Los Angeles to host the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 76ers with internal and external troubles became the punching bag of the Lakers. The Zijin Army swept away the decline of the previous game and blasted 58.5 points with a shooting rate of 129%. Among them, they made 25 of 16 three-pointers and the shooting rate exceeded [-]%. .

Although Kobe failed to score 48 points on Iguodala like he did in his previous life, his performance of making all 8 three-pointers has already demonstrated the determination of Fei Xia. Kobe, Wade and Garnett jointly scored 92 points, beating Iverson's 38 points and 11 assists and Webber's 26 points and 9 rebounds.

Next, the "away game" challenged the Los Angeles Clippers, the same city rivals. The two sides fought a big battle amidst laughter and laughter. The Lakers used to paddle on the defensive end, while the Clippers had no idea what defense was.

Kobe continued to feel hot, and the whole team was happy to make a wedding dress for him.

Jim on the sidelines was stunned. It was hard to imagine that Kobe would be treated like Klay Thompson. He didn't need to go hard to goug every ball. His teammates would use various screens and passes to find opportunities for him.

After only three quarters, Kobe scored 56 points and sent the game into garbage time, shooting an astonishing 27 of 19 from the field.

The Lakers beat the Clippers 141 to 122, and Wade's 31 points and 14 assists were equally gorgeous.

Counting the days, it was January 2006, and Jim felt that it was time to collude with Don Nelson and witness a miracle together.

Whether it is Kobe himself or the Lakers, they all need an MVP to make a footnote for the brilliant record of the past few years. Although the Lakers won the championship a few years ago, when selecting the MVP, there are always some reasons that lead to the award being left aside. , Jim believes that if Kobe plays a dominant performance this season, coupled with the record of the Lakers, David Stern has no reason to give the MVP to others.

Home against the Pacers, the game between OK has not had as many gimmicks as in previous years. Both teams failed in the division finals last season. This season, although the Pacers introduced Jason Williams and Antoine · Walker and other veterans also supplemented the 2002 No. [-] show on the front line. The son of basketball famous Mike Dunleavy Jr. came to serve as an outside fortress, but with the sad retirement of Reggie Miller and the aging of the team, this season Walker The former's record can no longer stabilize the rising Miami Heat, and even the Cavaliers and Nets have a tendency to disrupt the Eastern Conference.

And Shaquille O'Neal's data fell to an average of 22.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, all of which created new career lows.

Larry Bird has mixed feelings. He knows that the era of O'Neal is over, and the 32-year-old Sharks are no longer as dominant as they used to be, just as he and Magic Johnson will eventually give up the alliance to Michael Jordan and Hakeem · Olajuwon et al.The team tried to use O'Neal as the core, and the plan to hit the championship was finally declared bankrupt.

Whether it is Mike Dunleavy or the aging Bruce Bowen, there is nothing to do with the young Wade and Kobe at the peak. The insider Kendrick Perkins gets more playing time, and his task is only one , at all costs to squeeze O'Neal out of the three-second zone.

In the end, the Lakers easily beat the Pacers, Bryant and Wade scored 57 points together, Artest 10 points and 6 steals.

(End of this chapter)