ace marshal

Chapter 1287 Broken Bone (Part [-])
"No, I think the Thunder must be stronger than the Lakers. There is no doubt that Durant, Westbrook, Ibaka, etc. are more mature than our young players, plus Coach Brooks' leadership, coupled with Love's injuries, it is very difficult to beat the Thunder~!"

"The series between us and the Lakers is not just about competing for a place in the semi-finals, but also about who is the leader of Los Angeles~. If you want to seize the market and resources of the Lakers in Los Angeles, now is the best time. The series is the best stage~!!"

Lan Shengli and Cole had different ideas about whether to deliberately fall to No.7 and then play against the Thunder, or to maintain No.3 and play against the Lakers in the same city.

Under Lan Shengli's remarks, Cole didn't say anything more.

More importantly, the idea of ​​Lan Shengli has received strong support from team owner Ballmer.

"I very much support Coach Blue's idea. I think his idea is very correct, and he has a great vision~!! It is a rare thing to have the opportunity to eliminate the Lakers in the playoffs. To let the fans know who is the strongest team in Los Angeles, this playoffs is the best opportunity~!"

Ballmer said.

"Since Coach Blue is so confident, I think our entire team should be more focused and work harder to do this. Even if the Lakers have such a glorious history, even if they have a superstar like Kobe, I think we will I think our Clippers still have a chance to win, and it is a great chance~!!"

Ballmer continued to speak confidently.

"I think we should all learn from Coach Blue, learn from his courage, and learn from his style. We should not deliberately avoid any opponent. If we want to win the championship, we must defeat every opponent~! !"

Ballmer continued to speak in a very passionate tone.

Perhaps Lan Shengli made such remarks because he understood Ballmer's thoughts quite well.

I believe that the good impression left in Ballmer's heart this time will greatly enhance Lan Shengli's possibility of re-signing with the Clippers in the future.

After that, the plot also developed according to Lan Shengli's plan.

The Clippers defeated the Lakers, who are the main players in the regular season, in an away game at the end of the regular season. Even if the Mavericks also win, the difference in winning games cannot be changed at all.

So in the end, the first round of the Western Conference will be released.

Upper half:
San Antonio Spurs (1) - Utah Jazz (8)
Memphis Grizzlies (4) - Denver Nuggets (5)
Lower half:
Oklahoma City Thunder (2) - Dallas Mavericks (7)
Los Angeles Lakers (3) - Los Angeles Clippers (6).

The Los Angeles Derby in the playoffs became the biggest attraction in the first round of the Western Conference.

"I'm really happy to think that I won't have to fly in the next half a month~, haha~!"

Here in the Clippers training hall, Jordan is practicing free throws and talking.

"The premise is that you have to beat the Lakers, otherwise, you may be on vacation in a week~!"

Sparring Taylor responded.

"We won't lose~!!"

Little Jordan said with a firm expression, and focused on throwing the ball.

"Swipe~!!"

The ball went hollow into the net.

If Jordan's free throw percentage can be guaranteed to a certain extent, it will be the greatest blessing for the Clippers.

Jordan is practicing free throws and preparing for the playoffs, as is the coaching staff headed by Lan Shengli.

Facing the old opponent of the Lakers, it is not easy for Lan Shengli to make some adjustments on both offense and defense.

But for the "tactical genius" Lan Shengli, if he wants to adjust, he can adjust.

"It's a good luck~, the fracture situation still hasn't changed~!!"

In the infirmary here, the team doctor looked at the film that had just been checked for Love and said.

"Thanks to God's blessing~!!, I hope it can go on like this~!!"

Love looked at his left palm and said.

"However, I want to remind you that the playoffs are much more intense than the regular season, so you must remember to protect your left palm. If the injury worsens at such an important juncture in the playoffs , that would really fall short~!”

The team doctor reminded with a serious tone.

"Don't worry~, I have a sense of proportion, no problem~!!"

Love responded.

Indeed, to put it bluntly, how far the Clippers can go this season is closely related to Love's left palm.

After all, Love's role in both offense and defense is really too great.

"If Kobe continues to play singles, we will double-team and at the same time, give,,,"

"What's more, we have to switch defenses. George, you will defend Kobe, and then Harden will defend Artest. The others remain the same~, and there is,,,"

In the video hall, Lan Shengli told the players the tactics summarized by the coaching staff.

"Next, let's watch the video. Everyone cheer up and take a good look, especially the opposing players~"

Soon, the video review began.

The Clippers are making all-round preparations to face the Lakers.

"Stay alive, stay competitive, keep fighting, we can do things that other people think we can't do, let's try to win the series, let's start from the first game, the first round !!!, Today's Lakers are like a terminally ill lion, they have lost the fighting power of the past, and we are a young lion eager to try, we will use the most vicious offensive to drive away the old lion Lions, take over the territory of Los Angeles, come on~!!, guys~!!!”

In a blink of an eye, the first game of the Los Angeles Derby series is about to begin.

Lan Shengli said to the players in the locker room.

Although it is an "away game", but because it is in the locker room of my home team, there is no feeling of an away game at all.

"3, 2, 1~"

"Champion~!!!"

The revised slogan for the playoffs sounds so loud and inspiring.

When it comes to the playoffs, of course the Lakers will no longer start like the final game.

Fisher, Kobe, Metta World Peace, Gasol and Bynum are the truly unshakable starting lineup.

On the Clippers side, Billups, Harden, George, Love and Jordan are also unshakable.

"Both have experienced guards, both have outstanding scoring ability, both have "3D" strikers, both have power forwards who can support, and both have high-quality interior frame protectors. It's like a mirror image~"

Here, Lan Shengli looked at the starters who came to the field and sighed.

"I just hope Le Fu can stay healthy~"

Lan Shengli looked at Le Fu intently again, and said.

(End of this chapter)