Basketball boy, starting to shine from the slam dunk

"We are indeed not as good as the Raptors in the interior and on the front line."

After several assistant coaches expressed their opinions, Coach Scott made a brief summary, but then he changed the subject, "But we also have our advantages. Zhuang Yu is our biggest advantage. No one can limit him."

"The Warriors can't do it, and the Raptors can't do it."

"Then there are our substitutes. Our substitute lineup is also very balanced, and with Rose and Clarkson, we have a considerable advantage against the Raptors' substitute lineup."

"So against the Raptors, we must play to our strengths, especially our offensive strengths..."

Listening to what Coach Scott said, Assistant Coach Madsen and others nodded repeatedly.

The current situation is that without Lopez, they lack an important scoring point. At the same time, a loophole has appeared in the originally tight defense. They can no longer play like they did in the previous Western Conference Finals.

Now they have to change their strategy and be mentally prepared to not be able to limit the Raptors on the defensive end and play as well as possible on offense.

In the finals, we may have to rely on offense to win.

After some discussion, the coaching staff developed some targeted tactics.

On the second day, Coach Scott gathered the players and began to conduct targeted drills on the tactics they had developed in preparation for the finals.

......

Two days later.

Canada Toronto.

A plane landed on the tarmac and the Lakers players got off the plane one after another. Everyone had a serious expression and there was no laughter or joking.

A moment later, the Lakers boarded the bus and left the airport, heading to the hotel where they were staying.

Tomorrow is the first game of the finals. Since the Raptors have a better record than the Lakers, they have the home-court advantage in the finals.

The first two games of the Finals will be held at the Raptors' home court, Scotiabank Arena.

When the Lakers' bus arrived at the hotel, the media reporters who had been waiting there rushed up one after another, pointing all kinds of cameras at the Lakers' players.

"May I ask how is Lopez's injury? When will he be able to return?"

"Coach Scott, how will you play in the upcoming game without Lopez? Will Zubac start?"

"Zhuang, do you think you can win the first finals? Or..."

"Zhuang Yu, I heard that the Raptors will let Leonard defend you. Will you take the initiative to face off against Leonard?"

Various questions were thrown out, making everyone on the Lakers frown. Coach Scott turned away the reporter's microphone with a stern face and signaled the players to hurry into the hotel.

A group of people quickly entered the hotel, and the hotel security personnel kept the reporters outside. In response to the reporters' questions, the players all replied with one sentence - no comment.

When the Lakers arrived in Toronto, many fans also came to Toronto. Many fans flew from far away just to watch the first game of the finals.

With the arrival of the Lakers, the whole of Toronto seemed to become lively.

Fans wearing Lakers jerseys or Raptors jerseys can be seen everywhere on the streets.

The Toronto municipal government also hung posters of Raptors players in some conspicuous places on the streets. Kawhi Leonard occupies the C position, surrounded by Gasol Jr., Lowry, Siakam, Danny Green and others.

This is a rare event for Toronto.

The Raptors are the only NBA team whose home games are not in the United States and are also the youngest NBA team. In the 24-year history of the Raptors, this is their first time to reach the finals and the first time that home fans can watch the finals in Toronto.

Over the past twenty years, the Raptors have made the playoffs many times and have had their glorious moments.

For example, the Raptors led by Bosh, and the Raptors led by DeRozan and Lowry in the past few years, they also had the best record in the Eastern Conference, but they never made it to the finals.

This year is the first time that the Raptors have made it to the finals, which is of great significance to Raptors fans and they are full of expectations for the team.

If we can win the finals, we will win the championship.

This will not only be the first time in their history that they have reached the finals, but also the first time they have won the championship, which will rewrite the team's history.

......

Day 2, Scotiabank Arena.

This arena was built in 1999. It is not only the home arena of the Raptors, but also the home arena of the hockey team Toronto Maple Leafs. It can accommodate 2 spectators for basketball games and 19000 spectators for hockey games.

At the same time, the arena can also host various performances including arena football, concerts, ice skating, trade shows, circuses, etc., making it Canada's premier sports and entertainment venue.

The game had not started yet and the players had not yet appeared on the field, but the audience seats were already full and all kinds of sounds mixed together, making a deafening noise.

This is not the Lakers' home court, but there are many fans wearing Lakers jerseys in the audience, especially fans wearing Zhuang Yu jerseys.

Canada is a famous immigration country, with many Chinese living in Vancouver, Toronto and other places.

Some people immigrated to Canada decades ago, and many have only settled in Canada in recent years. Many Chinese like to send their children to study in Canada.

In fact, compared with the UK and the US, Canada does not have particularly good universities.

But after all, it is still abroad. If you go to a fake university, you can say that you are a "sea turtle" when you return to China and have studied abroad.

There are many Chinese and overseas Chinese here, as well as Chinese students studying abroad. However, they do not actually have much sense of belonging to the city of Toronto or the Raptors.

Compared with the Raptors, they prefer the Lakers and are more willing to support Zhuang Yu.

......

at the same time.

In Los Angeles, many fans gathered outside the Staples Center.

Today's game was not held at the Staples Center, but people still gathered here, staring outside the Staples Center, waiting for the start of the finals.

These people cannot go to the scene to cheer for the Lakers, but they can cheer for the Lakers together here. The huge sound can be heard far away, as if it can travel thousands of miles to Toronto.

......

China.

Jiangning No. 1 Middle School.

It was time for the get out of class to be over and all the televisions in the classroom were turned on.

The game hasn't started yet, but the students are still staring at the TV with great interest.

"I'm coming."

Finally, the players came out.

A group of Lakers players came over and there was a warm cheer in the classroom.

When Zhuang Yu appeared, the whole school was in an uproar.

This is their senior, a student who graduated from Jiangning No. 1 Middle School, the pride of Jiangning No. 1 Middle School, and the idol in their hearts.

"Come on, senior."

"The Lakers must win!"

A group of students shouted excitedly.

They didn't care whether Zhuang Yu could hear them or not, they just wanted to cheer for Zhuang Yu and the Lakers, and hoped that the Lakers could win.

......

Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Sharks Club.

This season's CBA games have all ended. The Sharks Club had a pretty good performance this season, reaching the semifinals, but ultimately fell a little short and lost in the semifinals, failing to make it to the finals.

After the semi-finals, the players had a day off.

Some returned to their hometowns, some went on a trip, and some...

Some people also chose to stay in Shanghai for training.

Mainly young players such as Xiao Qingyang, Wang Tong and Tang Zihao. They are still young and have room for improvement. They need to make good use of the offseason time to improve themselves.

At this time, Xiao Qingyang and several other players were sitting together, waiting for the start of the first game of the finals.

"Do you think we can win this game today?"

"If Lopez hadn't been injured, they would have definitely won, but it's hard to say now. The Raptors are not weak, and Leonard is too strong."

"Strong? Can he be stronger than our boss?"

"Haha, that's right. No matter how strong he is, he can still be stronger than our boss."

Several people discussed with laughter.

This "boss" is naturally Zhuang Yu.

......

On the other side, An Xin, her mother, and Li Huilan were sitting together. Li Huilan was holding little Nuomi in her arms. The little girl stared at the TV screen and called out, "Dad, Dad..."

Several people were also watching the finals game.

The reason why Li Huilan was also here was that she missed her granddaughter, and secondly, they would go to the United States together in a few days to cheer for Zhuang Yu.

Since the first two games of the finals were played away from home, Zhuang Yu did not let them go. They could go after returning to their home court.

At this moment, more people in more places are also paying attention to this game and cheering for the Lakers and Zhuang Yu.

This is the last hurdle for the Lakers to defend their title, and it is a test for Zhuang Yu to reach the top again... There are thorns on the road ahead, but there is also light!