NBA: I really just want to make money

After the game against the Kings, they didn’t even have time to rest. The Lakers returned to Los Angeles non-stop the next day. That night, they sat at home to usher in the second-to-last place in the Western Conference. Timberwolves Challenge...

The Timberwolves, who have basically lost hope of entering the playoffs, played very easily in this game, but they burst out with amazing energy. Garnett and Ricky Davis were both in good shape. , scoring consecutively, and the efficiency is very high.

Everyone else on the team also performed well.

This made the originally dominant Lakers unable to open up the score until the second half of the final quarter, and the point difference kept jumping up and down by three points.

It can be said that no one can be sure whether they can win until the last moment!

At the critical moment, when Kobe Bryant missed two goals, Chen Hao stepped up at the right time. First he hit a three-pointer, and then assisted Kobe Bryant and Odom to score consecutively, leading the team to a wave of 8: 0 offensive wave opened the score in one fell swoop and confirmed the victory!

After narrowly defeating the Timberwolves at home, the Lakers still didn't get much rest. They flew to New Jersey the next day and rested for most of the day before starting an away game against the Nets.

Exhausted physically and mentally, the team fought until the last moment, but regrettably lost the game with a score of 89:92.

Carter and Krstic both scored 30+ points, Jefferson scored 18 points, and Kidd only scored 4 points under Chen Hao's death-wound defense, and sent out a whopping 17 assists, beating the Nets. The team's offense was organized extremely smoothly.

It also became one of the keys to the Nets' victory!

The eighth defeat of the season came quietly, and the Lakers' current record is fixed at 59 wins and 8 losses!

If they want to break the record, the Lakers can only lose one game in the remaining 15 games. If they lose two games, they can only tie the record!

If you lose again, there’s no need to say more.......

This is undoubtedly a big challenge for the Lakers, who only have one day of rest and will face back-to-back away games.

The first game was against the Cavaliers led by little emperor LeBron James.

Before the game even started, the 8VS23 stunt was hyped up by the news media.

One is the current scoring leader in the league, recognized as the strongest scorer. Now that the regular season is coming to an end, he can still average 40+ points per game. People have to be convinced.

The other one was treated as a favorite when he first entered the league. He wore the same No. 23 jersey as the basketball god Jordan. In his first season as a rookie, he averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.6 assists per game. The little emperor who made the first steal!

It can be expected that the showdown between the two will be frequently hyped for a long time to come.

"It shouldn't take too long, and a new version should appear."

Looking down at the No. 10 jersey he was wearing, he grinned at James, who was winking at him a few steps away....

Immediately he stepped onto the court and complained in his heart:"Don't think that if you give me a few looks, I will play brother basketball with you."...Brother basketball is impossible, but dog basketball can be looked forward to."

The game started quickly. The Cavaliers, now ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference, have almost locked in a spot in the playoffs, but in order to gain a greater advantage in the playoffs, they will definitely try to catch up. The three teams in front of them.

Oh no, it should be the two teams in front.

The Pistons' record is unparalleled in the Eastern Conference, and it is impossible to catch up.

But whether it is the Heat, which is ranked second, or the Heat, which is ranked No. The Nets, who are three, are no more than three games behind the Cavaliers. The gap is very small, and the difficulty of catching up is not great.

As long as they can climb two more places and become second in the Eastern Conference, then the Cavaliers will win in the playoffs. Except for the Pistons, they will have home court advantage when facing off against other teams in the Eastern Conference, which is very important.

Under such circumstances, the Cavaliers are very motivated to fight.

The Lakers have been aroused by the media's hype. Kobe, who has lost his fighting spirit, has a very strong desire to attack in this game.

At the beginning of the game, Kobe hit two consecutive mid-range shots, allowing Chen Hao to get two assists.

On the Cavaliers side, James was not obsessed with personal offense. He relies more on his own breakthrough ability to distribute the ball to his teammates, acting as an offensive organizer and containing defenders. However, his efficiency is average and his teammates do not cooperate.

Ronald, the main scorer on the Cavaliers' back line, Under Chen Hao's defense, Murray had a very difficult time on the offensive end. After making zero out of three shots, he made a big mistake. The ball was shaky and Chen Hao took the opportunity to steal it.

"Bang~bang~bang~~"

After controlling the ball for half of the game, there was no defender in front of him. However, Chen Hao did not choose to break into the paint. Instead, he stepped on the three-point line and suddenly stopped. Along with a series of rapid footsteps, James' figure rushing forward appeared. within sight

"It's so fast...

However, the movement of his feet did not stop. He quickly turned his back and took a long lateral step, neatly widening the distance between him and James. Standing outside the three-point line, he raised his hand to quickly shoot a three-pointer....

James had just stopped rushing forward and had no time to step forward to defend. He could only watch Chen Hao take the shot, praying in his heart not to score.

But looking at the faint smile on the corner of Chen Hao's mouth, James immediately had a bad feeling in his heart.

"Huh~"

Reality confirmed his guess, the basket.

A three-pointer!

"LeBlanc, don't rush so hard next time," Chen Hao teased.

James curled his lips and said,"You won't be so lucky next time."

"My luck has always been very good..."

Without waiting for a response, Chen Hao turned back to defend.

Looking at Chen Hao running towards him, Ronald Murray felt dizzy���General discomfort.

As the game continued, James seemed to be stimulated by Chen Hao's words. James began to use his personal ability to frequently attack the Lakers inside and score points by force. However, the efficiency was still average. Under the double defense of Odom and Kwame Brown, there was nothing left for him. The play space is relatively small.

And to be honest, I thought it was okay when I watched the live broadcast, but after observing it with my own eyes, the Bawang Step was really eye-catching.

In the remainder of the first quarter, Kobe continued his scoring performance with very good efficiency. He made 5 of 7 free throws in a single quarter and 1 of 1 free throws, scoring 11 points.

In the first quarter, Chen Hao mainly focused on organizing and defending his opponents. He only scored 5 points, but had 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 rebound.

Most of the assists were obtained by Kobe, and some were obtained by Odo. Tom’s contribution.

The latter scored 7 points in a single quarter, which was also a good performance.

The Lakers scored 30 points in a single quarter, leading the Cavaliers by 12 points, who only scored 18 points in a single quarter.

If Big Z hadn't performed well in the first quarter, scoring 8 points efficiently, and James only scored 5 points in the first quarter, the point difference would have been even greater.

The game started quickly in the second quarter. Kobe and Odom continued to be efficient. The two teamed up to score 23 points in a single quarter. For the Cavaliers, James and Big Z scored 23 points together, but the rest of the team did not perform well. Chen Hao, who scored 10 points in a single quarter, said he could play as a substitute for five Cavaliers.

It can be said that the role players of the Cavaliers are lucky to play next to James, who has his own system, but it also has certain disadvantages.

Playing with such a superstar, they can witness some great and historic moments and be a part of them, but once they are unable to help James win, they will undoubtedly be scrutinized from all aspects.

Even some otherwise innocuous problems will be magnified.

It’s a lot of pressure!

Of course, this situation doesn't just refer to LeBron James, this is the situation for every historical superstar.

In the second quarter, except for James and Big Z who scored 23 points, the rest of the Cavaliers only scored 7 points in total. 30 points in a single quarter is definitely not bad, but the Lakers scored more High, another high score of 33 points in a single quarter.

Chen Hao scored ten points alone, which was higher than the other five Cavaliers players who played in the second quarter except James and Dao.

One against five is no lie!

~6348, halftime, the Lakers' lead expanded to 15 points!

The intermission passed quickly and Chen Hao came on the stage again. Chen Hao could clearly feel the majestic fighting spirit coming from James.

It can be seen that the little emperor was not particularly satisfied with the team's performance in the first half.

Such a performance by the team boss inspired the rest of the Cavaliers. At the beginning of the third quarter, the Cavaliers stubbornly maintained the balance of power on the court despite Chen Hao and Kobe Bryant's full-court press.

It is definitely unrealistic for Kobe to defend the current James. The Lakers had to send Odom, but the effect was average. In terms of physical confrontation, Odom was still inferior, especially when James rushed up. Totally unstoppable.

During this period, James has not yet mastered his shooting and is not particularly stable. Therefore, when the team is lagging behind and is in urgent need of chasing points, generally speaking, he will habitually use his body to hit hard.

This is also what James was criticized by many fans in his previous life. He didn't have enough technical training and just relied on his body to play.

But in Chen Hao's view, if he has such an almost invincible body, then he will also rely on his body to play, skills and so on, just to make up for his physical deficiencies. Since his body is already invincible, technology It's almost just that, it's harmless.

Moreover, physical talent is innate, but skills can be acquired through gradual training. No matter how you look at it, the former is more valuable!

Of course, whether it is technical flow or physical flow, as long as the ball can be scored, it is a method worth continuing to use.

At this time, facing James who often launches death charges, the Lakers have no good solution. They can only let Odom be cannon fodder. On the offensive end, Chen Hao and Kobe have become the core figures.

But the latter's touch seemed to be exhausted in the first two quarters, and he missed three consecutive shots in the third quarter!

Fortunately, he is not only a scorer in the team now, Chen Hao's scoring ability is also good. Kobe is no longer stubborn and chooses to contain the Cavaliers' defense and create one-on-one opportunities for Chen Hao.

The effect is very good. Murray's defensive ability can only be regarded as average, and his physical confrontation is even inferior to Chen Hao. Facing such an opponent, Chen Hao played very easily. Unfortunately, James doesn't seem to want to see him play. It's so fun to play, and he is always the first to step forward to make up for the defense.

What greeted him was Chen Hao's pass without any hesitation, and Odom became the biggest beneficiary.

Either he makes a direct mid-range shot, or he breaks into the penalty area to hit hard, or he passes the ball out of nowhere. The left-handed magician has a lot of fun.

The Lakers with Chen Hao can be said to have relieved the pressure on Kobe's shoulders to a great extent and liberated Odom, allowing him to play in the way he is best at and constantly seek matchup advantages. Come out in your own style.

The third quarter ended quickly. James played the entire third quarter and tried his best, but still failed to close the point difference.

The Lakers led by 16 points entering the final quarter.

Not daring to let down his guard, Chen Hao was still on the court, partnering with Smush Parker on the back line and starting a running mode without the ball.

James, who was determined to guard him, was speechless and could only follow him running around for the entire half. He looked at Chen Hao's back, which changed direction and speed from time to time, with a very tangled expression.... continue to follow...Based on his understanding of Hao, it seemed that he could only follow him endlessly, wasting his energy in vain.

If you don’t follow, the new three-point king will let you know what a person’s three-point rain is.

After weighing the situation, James chose to follow Chen Hao closely.

It must be admitted that James' physical fitness and talent are indeed at a historical level, one level higher than Kobe. Regardless of position in the entire league, there are probably only a few players such as Tracy McGrady and O'Neal who can compare with him..

Following with all his strength, Chen Hao found that he really couldn't get rid of the opponent. Whenever he lost a few positions through changes of direction, acceleration and deceleration, James would use his advantages in speed and explosive power to quickly catch up. , exerting defensive pressure again.

This made Chen Hao feel very happy. Finally, someone could run with him on the court all the time. One meter was worth 100 yuan. This was a way to make a lot of money.

James didn't know this. He thought he could wear down Chen Hao's perseverance and fighting spirit by following closely for a few minutes. In the end, he found out that Chen Hao not only did not lose his fighting spirit, but instead ran harder and harder.

The little emperor even began to suspect that if the basketball court hadn't been big enough, Chen Hao would have wanted to run 10,000 meters tonight!

If Chen Hao knew about James's idea, he would definitely give him a thumbs up. Running 10,000 meters in a single game is his small goal.

Well, although it has never been completed.

There is no way, the basketball court is too small, and no opponent can insist on running with him all the time. Under normal circumstances, usually two or three times, the opponent will be thrown away. How can James be so persistent and always tight? Follow...

This kind of opponent is really great, please give me a try!

This state lasted until Kobe and Odom, as well as other main players from the two teams, came on the field.

Because James no longer defends Chen Hao, but instead defends Kobe.

King versus king, versus general, very reasonable!

Looking at Chen Hao's unfinished expression, James' mouth twitched, feeling the strong sense of exhaustion coming from every corner of his body, and he made up his mind. If he played against the Lakers again in the future, he would never run around with Chen Hao again..

This man is so perverted!

With the return of the main players, the game quickly fell into the rhythm of the Lakers. James was trapped by the impact of physical fitness and was no longer as threatening as before. After leading the team to resist for a while, as Kobe showed his fangs, he scored 7 points in a row. After extending the score to 21 points, they gave up resistance.

With an away win over the Cavaliers, the Lakers won their 60th victory of the season!

PS: The fourth update is completed. Unknowingly, it has reached 600,000 words. The book was only released on the 20th of last month. I feel great.

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