NBA: I really just want to make money

The Clippers failed to enter the playoffs last season. Throughout the season, the Clippers learned from the pain and were full of determination. Through various transactions, the Clippers formed a star starting lineup. The team has a very good record.

With a current record of 17 wins and 13 losses, it ranks sixth in the Western Conference.

If this game continues, it has a great chance of entering the playoffs.

The only thing that limits them from going further is the team's physical condition and a thin bench.

Of course, injuries are also a headache.

Especially for the current Clippers team, which mainly relies on the starting five and average substitute players, once injuries occur, the team's combat effectiveness will be significantly reduced.

But some things can't be avoided.

Maggette, the team's second-leading scorer, sprained his ankle in training and will be out for nearly two months, casting a shadow over the originally strong Clippers team.

The key next game was against the city rival Lakers. The Clippers management was very sad.

Even if I am injured for two days, it will be fine!

It's a pity that time can't turn back, and Maggette will definitely not be able to make it.

This match is the second time the two sides have met this season. The Lakers had the last laugh last time. This time they come to the home court of the Clippers. They definitely want to win back a victory and strive for victory!

It was rare for the Lakers to play before their opponents at the Staples Center, and everyone on the Lakers said it was very strange.

But when Chen Hao and the others walked out of the aisle and heard the exciting and familiar cheers, the feeling of playing at home came back.

There can only be one king-level team in Los Angeles, and that's the Lakers!

In terms of influence and fan groups, the Clippers are still just a bad little brother~

So even if it is a nominal away game, most of the audience at Staples Center is still a Lakers fan.

I feel sorry for the Clippers for a second.

When the Clippers, the home team, came on the stage, a series of boos immediately erupted in the arena.

I feel sorry for the Clippers again for a second.

In this strange atmosphere where the home game is not like home and the away game is not like away, the second showdown between the two sides this season started as scheduled.

The Lakers still continued the starting lineup from the previous game.

On the Clippers side, because Maggette was injured and unable to play, the starting lineup naturally changed.

Daniel Ewing, who has been a substitute, stepped up and partnered with Sam Cassel on the back line. Cuttino Mobley played small forward, and Captain Brand and Kaman were in the interior.

""Beep~"

The whistle sounded and the game started.

Kwame Brown was the first to touch the basketball and hit it towards his own half. The Lakers organized the attack first.

After halftime, they passed Cassel's defense in one step. , Chen Hao hoisted the ball directly into the penalty area.

A clean pass!

Odom, who received the pass, did not stick to the ball at all and threw the ball directly to Kobe.

The Black Mamba cut into the penalty area and jumped up to prepare. After a dunk, Brand, who didn't want to be the background, pulled him out of the air.

Fortunately, Brand made a move to protect Kobe, and Kobe himself didn't care, otherwise Chen Hao said that they would probably go up directly. Fighting

"Swish~swish~"

Kobe's free throws were still stable, and he made both free throws to help the team take the lead and temporarily lead 2:0.

You can feel that Brand's foul just now angered the Black Mamba.

I noticed this Chen Hao suddenly felt more relaxed. As long as Kobe can perform well, he can be a brush with peace of mind. The meaning of life is to run, to be in a good mood while the opponent is in a terrible mood.

This is the strongest feeling. No one is better than Cassel, who directly faced off with Chen Hao in this game.

The 36-year-old alien said that he really couldn't run anymore and could only rely more on pick-and-rolls to catch the ball and organize, but the effect was not good. It's average.

Unlike Iverson's explosive power and speed, Cassell can only rely more on experience and skills to play. Facing a very reckless Chen who focuses on physical fitness, running distance, and intensity. Hao, I really can't handle it.

No matter how good my skills are, I'm still afraid of reckless people!

Fortunately, there is Cuttino Mobley on the field. Although his organizational ability is not as good as Cassel's, he is still a useful defender. On.

He is also assisted by Daniel Ewing. The

Clippers can be said to have a three-guard lineup in this game. One is to target the Lakers' double-court pressing tactics of Kobe and Chen Hao, but But they ignored Kobe's personal ability and Odom's overall bastard.

Facing Cuttino Mobley, who was more than ten years shorter than himself, the left-handed magician looked very relaxed offensively.

Whether it was a strong breakthrough Layups, or direct facial shots, are all very efficient.

Kobe easily beat Daniel Ewing's whole kid in singles, which felt very bullying.

In addition, Chen Hao, who can break through Cassel's defense relatively easily , which means that the three strong points of the Lakers were not restricted.

It can be said that the game fell into the rhythm of the Lakers from the beginning.

If this state has been maintained, the Clippers will probably be in this game. To lose, Elton Brand, who was the absolute core of the team, could not allow this to happen. He began to show off his power on the offensive end and beat Chris Mihm continuously and succeeded, showing a very strong performance.

But on the ball When the rest of the team was unable to perform, the Clippers inevitably fell into a disadvantageous situation.

After the first quarter, the score was fixed at 32:21!

The Lakers were in front, and the Clippers were in the back.

Times At the beginning of the quarter, Brand and Cuttino directly chose to fight in a row.

For the Lakers, Kwame Brown, Kobe Bryant and Chen Hao also continued to play, with Smush Parker and Brian Cook coming off the bench.

Inside offense and defense During the battle, although Kwame Brown couldn't guard Brand, he had an advantage in terms of height, and coupled with his good defensive ability, it was impossible for the latter to score easily and required a lot of energy.

Outside, Chen Hao was guarding Sean Livingston, who was 2.01 meters tall. The opponent's thin figure and not particularly outstanding physical explosiveness did not pose much of a threat to him.

Instead, Chen Hao followed him like a shadow. The defense made the opponent very uncomfortable.

Coupled with Kobe's strong containment and deterrence on the offensive end, and his aggressiveness on the defensive end, Cutino's mentality was very explosive when he defended him. The Lakers still had a clear advantage in the second quarter..

Just relying on the captain alone is obviously unable to deal with the Lakers, who are in excellent overall condition.

Maggette's injury and inability to play had a great impact on this Clippers team. They lost a strong point on the outside and the team's offensive ability was obviously insufficient.

Even if Cassel came on early, it still couldn't change the team's disadvantageous situation.

Chen Hao's defense against him was too tight, almost airtight, and he didn't give him any chance.

On the offensive end, he constantly assisted his teammates to score, and occasionally used European steps to break into the penalty area and score layups.

With the improvement of breakthrough ability, Chen Hao's personal score increased significantly.

Originally averaging only 10.0 points per game, in just a few games, it has now increased to 11.0 points, and the number of assists has reached 9.9. He ranks second in the assists list, only 0.6 points away from Nash at the top. gap.

Steals still top the list, with a huge gap from second place. The top spot is probably secured!

This performance directly allowed him to firmly occupy the first place in the rookie rankings, beating Chris Paul.

Entering the final stage of the second quarter, facing Cassel who was clearly unable to keep up with him, and noticing that Kobe's offensive efficiency began to decline significantly, Chen Hao no longer focused on the defensive end, but frequently used his own breakthroughs Trouble the Clippers defense with his running ability.

Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy couldn't help but frown.

The team itself is at a disadvantage, and Chen Hao runs and breaks through without hesitation, causing the Clippers' defensive efficiency to further decline.

On the defensive end, even if the pressure was not as tight as before, it was still enough to make the opponent Cassel miserable.

Both offensive and defensive ends have clear characteristics and huge contributions.

"Why don't players like this come to the Clippers?"Mike Dunleavy said it was very sad.

He was very optimistic about Chen Hao when he played against the Lakers last time. Now he finds that Chen Hao has made great progress and has become more threatening. He feels more appreciative and sad in his heart. He is obviously in the game. One city, but he went to the Lakers. Is the wealthy team really that attractive?

Chen Hao said that the one that suits him is the best~

If he joins the Clippers, he will probably be suppressed by Cassel first. After all, the aliens have more experience. Mike Dunleavy will definitely not boldly introduce Chen Hao into the starting lineup, let alone give him more than 40 minutes of playing time.

He is not that courageous.

Phil Jackson is not Yes!

And this Lakers team just lacks a player who can stably control the ball. Chen Hao is a perfect complement and meets the needs of the team.

Facts have proved that there is no problem with his choice.

The game on the court continues, the Lakers They have always been in an advantageous position, and there are cheers in the arena, and the atmosphere is very warm.

This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury. It is said that the home game is even worse than the away game.

Everyone in the Clippers is in a very complicated mood.

There is even a feeling in their hearts. In order to make this game end quickly, playing with this idea, it would be crazy to win.

Trailing by 15 points at halftime, the point difference further expanded to 21 points after three quarters. Entering the final quarter, even the Big Three of the Lakers They all rested on the bench, but the Clippers still couldn't catch up with the score quickly.

In the second half of the quarter, with Chen Hao and Kobe Bryant coming on the scene, the game quickly returned to the Lakers' rhythm.

On the scene, it seemed It's intense, but it actually doesn't have much impact on the outcome of the game.

"beep~~~"

As the final whistle sounded, and bathed in the soaring cheers in the Staples Center, everyone on the Clippers breathed a sigh of relief. It was finally over. If they stayed on the court any longer, they might almost be depressed...

"Sure enough, playing against the Lakers is the most annoying thing~" everyone in the Clippers thought. It is obviously their home court, but most of the fans present are supporters of the Lakers. Who can bear this? It's better to just go directly Playing away.

Win again.���In the derby, all the Lakers players were in a good mood.

Except for Chen Hao~

He had a taste of the game against the 76ers, but he found that he only got 470,000 system money in this game, and he was very depressed.

"The opponent is not strong~ Chen Hao shook his head.

He didn't notice Cassel looking at him with resentment a few steps away.

As a veteran who has been fighting in the league for more than ten seasons and is approaching the age of retirement, the alien said that this is the first time that he doesn’t want to play against a player. It’s not that he hates it, or that he’s afraid, but he’s very worried deep down in his heart. resist.

Not knowing this, and not going to the post-game press conference for more beeps, after spending 2 million to upgrade the European step to L3, Chen Hao entered the bathroom.

After a game, I felt sticky all over my body and felt really uncomfortable.

As he walked out of the shower, his cell phone rang. After the phone was connected, Pelinka's words came out in time:

"Hao, officials from your national basketball association have just contacted me. They will arrive in Los Angeles the day after tomorrow. They hope to discuss with you face to face about joining the national team......."

"I understand, you can come with me then~"

"no problem~"

"Hmm~"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Hao's eyes were a little dazed:"I hope you won't go too far."_

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