NBA: Bind the ability of Sakuragi Flower Road at the beginning

The Lakers' next game is an away game against the Rockets.

In the first game of the season, the Lakers defeated the Rockets at home.

However, the Rockets are not convinced, especially Howard, because he has some grievances with Kobe, so he always has resentment towards the Lakers.

In the last game, the Lakers didn't win much, and it was at home, so Howard uttered wild words that he would definitely win the Lakers' revenge at the Rockets' home court.

In fact, Xu Feng was not disgusted with Howard. From the previous news, he knew that he was a big boy who loved to laugh.

Just a little childish.

Moreover, the teams are dissatisfied with each other and yell at each other, which is a good thing for competitive sports.

If in sports, you play brother basketball, hello, me, hello, everyone, then the meaning of competition will be lost.

Do it if you don't accept it!

Crazy together if you win, resist together if you lose!

This is what sports competition is all about.

The Lakers players came to Houston to prepare for the next day's game.

In the pre-game training, all the Lakers watched the Rockets' recent game video.

It has to be said that the current Rockets are not the same as the Rockets at the beginning of the season.

The cooperation between Harden and Howard has become more and more tacit.

Howard had several problems before, such as rough skills, dislike of pick-and-rolls, and indulging in low-post singles.

But this period of time, Howard has changed a lot.

Especially the pick-and-roll has become very active. With Harden's eyes, Howard will run out of the pick-and-roll.

This was rare in previous games.

Facing such a rocket is really tricky.

And the chemistry of the Rockets has also improved, and the role players in the team are very powerful.

Ariza, Josh Smith, Jason Terry, Capela, Brewer, are all top role players.

Therefore, although the Rockets had a poor record at the beginning of the season, the Rockets have been invincible in the last few games and have won seven consecutive victories, ranking fourth in the Western Conference.

After watching the game video, the Lakers players are a little worried, because it is difficult for the Rockets to solve Harden.

In addition, Howard has now settled down and is willing to do the dirty work, which is also terrible.

According to the characteristics of the Rockets, the Lakers focused on rehearsing offensive and defensive transitions and defense in positional battles.

This is the lifeblood of the Rockets.

If the offensive and defensive transition is done well, then Harden's speed will be increased, and Harden will not be able to adapt.

And positional warfare is Harden's favorite, and his singles ability is invincible.

At this time, it is time to test the ability of joint defense.

As long as Harden is guarded, the Rockets' offense will basically stall.

Others are easily defeated unless they explode.

Even so, it is very difficult to beat the Rockets, especially Xu Feng and Kobe, the expressions of the two are very dignified.

Kobe didn't want to lose to Howard.

At the press conference before the game, Xu Feng and Kobe were interviewed.

A Houston local reporter asked: "Mr. Kobe, Howard has played 18+12 efficient data this season. Do you think he is now the number one center in the league?"

This reporter deliberately turned the fire on. He knew that there was a conflict between Kobe and Howard, so he asked this question on purpose.

If it was Kobe Bryant in the past two years, he must have spoken badly.

But now Kobe, in a very calm mood, replied with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether he is the number one center in the league. The important thing is that no center can beat him head-on. Howard's ability is beyond doubt!"

The reporters were very surprised. They were expecting Kobe to spout a lot of flowers and mock Howard severely.

Unexpectedly, Kobe also praised him a few words.

Another reporter asked: "Mr. Xu Feng, you have ranked first in MVP this season for five consecutive weeks, while Harden ranked fourth in MVP. Do you think the gap between you is that big?"

Reporters really have no lower limit, continue to pick things up.

Xu Feng is also very low-key and humble, with a faint smile: "You guys like to watch the rankings so much, then don't watch the game, just watch the rankings at the end of the season. Harden is a great player. There are many things I can learn from him. He has a very high IQ and once caused us a lot of trouble in the game! We will take it seriously."

The reporters admired Xu Feng's answer very much, and they all nodded.

Another reporter asked: "Mr. Xu Feng, if the regular season ends, your Lakers and Rockets will meet in the second round of the playoffs. Are you sure you can beat the Rockets?"

Xu Feng frowned slightly: "It's only a little over a quarter of the season, so you're asking this question too early. And even if you want to ask, it's disrespectful to the eighth and fifth ranked teams. "

"The game hasn't been played yet, how do you know that other teams won't take the next game? It's just nonsense!"

Xu Feng had a great time, and Kobe laughed and applauded vigorously.

Those reporters looked ugly, but they couldn't do anything about it. What Xu Feng said was very reasonable, and it was the reporters' fault.

The game was still very early, and the reporter actually put both teams on the winning side.

Xu Feng cursed inwardly, and he didn't know what these old Mi reporters liked to think about as a whole. Could these things be reported?

But it's hard to say, some fans still like to look at the rankings, like all kinds of assumptions, if they are arguing, they are very happy.

I don't know where I got so much energy to discuss things that didn't happen.

"Mr. Xu Feng, the Rockets signed very well this season. According to a statistic, the percentage of points scored by the Rockets' substitutes in the game ranks sixth in the league, while the Lakers' substitutes rank eleventh. What do you think of this data?"

Xu Feng replied coldly: "Our substitutes are very strong, but they are still in the running-in stage. In addition, our substitutes are not fixed. They can be transferred to the starting lineup at any time, so we are not worried. At the end of the season, you will see to their horror."

Xu Feng did not belittle the Lakers' substitutes, but instead spoke for them. Kobe also added beside him: "Yes, the time for the substitutes is not fixed, and our team's substitutes almost only come this season, and many tactics are not familiar. , but as the game progresses, our players will definitely have a better understanding and play a better game!"

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After the interview, players from both sides began to warm up.

When the players on both sides were warming up, Harden took the initiative to come here and greeted Xu Feng and Kobe.

In the World Cup, Xu Feng led the Long Guo team to defeat the Dream Eleven team led by Harden, which left a deep impression on Harden.

So although Harden is Xu Feng's competitor, he also admires Harden.

In addition, the Rockets and Longguo fans have a deep relationship, mainly due to the previous credits of Dayao.

So Harden is also very friendly to the people of Longguo.