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Curry and Gasol rested for a month, and their usual training volume is very low, mainly practicing shooting. The energy consumed in the World Championships has long been replenished.

Playing for the Lakers last season, Gasol's statistics were very good. Not only was he not selected for the All-Stars, but he also took the blame for the whole season. His record was second to last in the Western Conference. It seemed to be his fault. In the summer, Spain, as the host of the World Championships, was eliminated by the French team 52-65 in the quarterfinals, and many people questioned him.

In that game, Gasol performed very well. He played 32 minutes, made 7 of 12 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 blocks. However, Rubio, Gasol Jr. and Ibaka The three of them shot a combined 3 of 21 from the field, and the team's offense was in a mess, making his personal efforts in vain.

Gasol is now like Leonardo DiCaprio who has been abstinent for 100 days. For him, participating in the regular season opener is like giving Leonardo DiCaprio a long-legged young model who may die at any time. The ground exploded and he had to vent!

The Clippers want to explode not only Gasol, but also Draymond Green. This one is excited. He has already secured his spot in the starting lineup.

Yang Rui said to him: Sending Griffin away is because I am optimistic that you can become an All-Star. This season, you will become the team's defensive core.

Draymond immediately beat his chest and promised: Don't worry, I will prove that I am a golden lock in the defense this season.

Even before the regular season has begun, he has already built up strong confidence and has a clear goal to compete for the best defensive player and be selected as an All-Star.

Yang Rui sent Griffin away really because of Draymond. In his previous life, he was a second-round pick. He entered the free market in 2015 and signed a five-year maximum salary contract of 85 million with the Warriors. In this life, Draymond will not take on too many offensive tasks with the Clippers, but with the championship bonus, the contract will definitely not be smaller than this.

Danny Green on the outside was also holding back his energy. Yang Rui didn't let him take core photos, but he did last season, which made him feel like he was marginalized. At this time, Yang Rui asked him to work hard on defense. He will never let up just because he has three championship rings. Because he knows that if he cannot complete the task well, he may be traded next.

Danny Green has always been self-aware and knows that he is a player who must be in a suitable system to perform. He does not like to wander. He has fallen in love with Los Angeles and the Clippers and hopes to play here for a lifetime. He must work hard to show his value.

On October 28, the opening game started at Staples Center.

The Clippers first held last season's championship ring awarding ceremony. Nash, who had announced his retirement, came to the scene to accept the ring, and then sat on the sidelines to cheer for his teammates from last season at a close distance.

Yang Rui finally appeared to receive the ring, and the atmosphere reached its peak.

He first showed off the five championship rings he was carrying on his left hand, and then two bodyguards in black mysteriously carried a box onto the stage. The box was opened, and inside was a metal glove.

Yang Rui stuck the new ring in the middle of the glove. There were already five rings on it. It was a glove specially made by a Hollywood prop master.

Yang Rui put his glove on his right hand and raised a single fist in the air like a winner. His second index instantly exploded. All the fans cheered and applauded. Many people were extremely happy, especially the young fans.

In the TNT live broadcast room, O'Neal burst into laughter. Jerry can no longer bring the championship ring, so today he put on the Infinity Gauntlet with six rings on it.

Barkley laughed: It's interesting that he uses this comic method to explain that he is the strongest in the NBA. I like it.

The Infinity Gauntlet appears in comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After collecting the six Infinity Stones, the villain BOSS Thanos embedded them in the Infinity Gauntlet in the order of power, time, space, soul, reality and heart. , in theory, the person who owns the gloves can be said to be an omnipotent existence.

In Yang Rui's previous life, he traveled through time before seeing Avengers 3 and was full of resentment towards Thanos. Others watch this movie, from 2008 to 2018,

He just waited for ten years, Yang Rui's past life plus this life, but after waiting for this thing for a full 30 years, he couldn't help but take the lead and advertise Scarlett's new movie.

The ceremony ends, the players warm up, and the game begins.

Rockets starting lineup: Patrick Beverley, James Harden, Trevor Ariza, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard.

The depth of the Rockets lineup this year is recognized as strong. On the bench, there are veteran combo guard Jason Terry, outstanding physical players Corey Brewer and Terrence Jones, and comprehensive technical insider Motie Yunas. Very distinctive.

Clippers starting lineup: Stephen Curry, Danny Green, Khris Middleton, Draymond Green, Pau Gasol.

This lineup is even more amazing. Compared with the previous Warriors this season, Gasol is better than Bogut, Middleton is not inferior to Barnes, and only Danny is inferior to Klay Thompson.

Compared with the substitute Clippers, the Warriors were completely defeated. The second team composed of LaVine, Gay, Antetokounmpo, Nene, and Whiteside will definitely be able to start most teams. Because the lineup is so deep, Antetokounmpo doesn't even get much playing time.

Howard won the jump ball and the Rockets attacked first.

The Clippers used man-to-man tactics, with Harden and Bosh picking and rolling in the middle, avoiding Middleton's breakthrough to the left. Draymond kept his distance and blocked the breakthrough route, which can not only interfere with shooting, but also prevent breakthroughs.

Middleton pursued the defense very quickly. Harden passed the ball to the middle. Bosh cut through and was blocked by Draymond as soon as he took one step. He slid back at an astonishing speed. It only depends on the defensive position and awareness. , he is not inferior to Duncan.

Bosh failed to break through and leaned against Draymond twice to protect the ball. The latter did not move. The offensive rhythm was not good, and Bosh was forced to pass the ball outside.

Beverley caught the ball and passed it to Howard who was asking for the ball in the low post on the right. Ariza stood in the right corner, and the three formed a triangle.

Howard's shooting percentage last season was close to 60%, he could perform on both offense and defense, and he was selected to the All-NBA first team, so some people said that he is the number one center. But the reality is that Howard is not very efficient in one-on-one with any big man in the low post, and he almost never takes advantage of Gasol in one-on-one.

Howard leaned back hard twice and turned around towards the baseline. Gasol defended him but did not let him turn around. Howard forced a rebound shot and missed the basket due to long-arm interference. Gasol won the rebound. .

In the Clippers position battle, Curry dribbled to the frontcourt, and Beverley immediately got close to him.

When Jeremy Lin was here, Beverley could defend like a mad dog and constantly look for confrontations. Now he may not be able to support the entire game, because once Jeremy Lin leaves, Beverley has to take on more responsibilities on the offensive end.

Curry had the advantage of height and did not force the shot against anyone. He passed the ball to Draymond who was pulled to the middle and ran to the right baseline.

Bosh defended the center, and Gasol provided Curry with a ball-free screen from the side. His tall body blocked Beverley. Curry quickly ran up the line, and Draymond accurately passed the ball to 70 degrees.

Howard stays in the corner position and can prevent Gasol from cutting and Curry from breaking through. But why did Curry want to break through? He caught the ball and suddenly stopped to shoot a three-pointer. The whole process took less than a second. Beverley got around the screen and had no time to jump to block the shot.

For Curry, it's an open shot, as simple as a drill, the ball emptying into the net. 3 to 0.

Many fans wearing red jerseys stood up and applauded, and there was a wave of people on the sidelines. Curry used his iconic three-pointer to score the Clippers' first goal of the new season!

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