Healing Basketball

Chapter 377 377. Finally It's His Turn!

刘秀今晚14投6中，其中三分球2中1，加上12中9的罚球，拿到22分5板7助攻1抢断1盖帽，兰多夫今晚拿到16分15板。

The key to the Trail Blazers' victory-not counting free throws, the mid-range shots scored a total of 28 points!
Also, the Spurs pointed at Ginobili and drew their swords at the beginning, which is very different from the situation when the Trail Blazers played against the Spurs last season.

However, neither Barkley nor Kenny Smith, who commented on this game, found it strange. After Ginobili entered his peak period, the Spurs would encounter such situations from time to time this season. A few times, but as a narrator needs to know more.

This situation is normal, the Spurs players are not used to Ginobili's progress, after all last season Ginobili was only an older second-year player who averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game; When he got up, he didn't lose against Wade, Reed, Ray Allen and other top shooting guards. Kobe dared to say that he was better than Ginobili who got up. The Spurs players met The problem is that he will naturally want to rely on Ginobili. After a long time, he will more naturally accept Ginobili who is becoming more and more seductive.

Normally, even if Ginobili can't count on him, they still have Duncan in a headwind situation, who can grind the opponent to death with hard power.

只是今晚帕克也遇到了麻烦，在刘秀的防守下13投4中，加上5中4的罚球才拿到12分5助攻。

Duncan made 19 of 10 shots and 9 of 6 free throws. He scored 26 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. He created counterattack opportunities for the two guard teammates throughout the game, but the two teammates watched Duncan just like that. At 39 minutes, Duncan felt what it means to be lonely and cold, but he couldn't tell from his expression.

Liu Xiu didn't pay attention before the game, and the interviewer didn't mention it after the game, but Liu Xiu still knew-in the 21st century, the Trail Blazers won the first match against the Spurs for the first time in the new season.

Because the task is coming!

"Congratulations to the host for leading the team to defeat the Spurs. This victory is the first time since November 1999, 11 that the Trail Blazers won the first match against the Spurs in the new season. The task of the blooming rose series: break free Silver-white fear triggers."

"Break free from silvery fear:

Goal: The host needs to lead the team to gain an advantage in this season's regular season against the Spurs.

Bonus: Eurostep training method (excellent) (Manu Ginobili version). "

……

This time I came to the pillow when I wanted to doze off.

Although Manu Ginobili's pit was amazing tonight, his European footsteps are indeed unique in the league.

Liu Xiu got the European entry-level training card before. After training to 60, he watched videos by himself, looked for trainers, and found veteran teammates... After thinking about it for a year, 69 is close to a good level, so it should not be used as the main finishing attack. Way, once in a while when the opportunity comes, it is definitely enough.

But who would say no to being better?
However, Liu Xiu remembered that they only won against the Spurs once last season.

After he got home, he checked. From the 2000-2001 season to last season, the Trail Blazers and the Spurs played against the Spurs 15 times, with 4 wins and 11 losses.

After looking through the team manual, after the new division, the Trail Blazers only played against the Rockets 5 times against the 4 teams in the Southwest Division this season. Yes 3 times.

In other words, in the next two matches against the Spurs, at least one must be won.

I really don't have much confidence.

Since Duncan entered the NBA, in the 7 seasons, only the Lakers have more wins than the Spurs, and all other teams have more losses than the Spurs.

Except for the Lakers, the entire league is shrouded in silvery fear named Duncan.

The pressure is great, but Liu Xiu feels motivated again!
People, after staying in one place for a long time, the sense of belonging will always become stronger and stronger.

He has been pressed and beaten by the Spurs for so many years, and the silver-white fear shrouded in him, let him be the warden to uncover it!
Eat one bite at a time, starting with another victory over the Spurs in the regular season this season!
……

After defeating the Spurs, the record improved to 22 wins and 9 losses. The next day, January 1, the Trail Blazers had a rest day, and no training was arranged. Liu Xiu and her sister saw this year's lively mid-season scene while surfing the Internet at home.

The Timberwolves made headlines.

Former Celtics star and current Timberwolves executive vice president Kevin McHale announced that he fired Philip Saunders and will personally serve as the Timberwolves coach.

Liu Xiu and Qing'er discussed it, and finally came to a conclusion - McHale may want to use the peak Garnett to practice and learn how to become an NBA head coach.

Things about the Timberwolves always seem so magical.

The Rockets reached a deal with the Suns, and the Rockets exchanged Jim Jackson for Walter McCarty of the 96 golden generation.

McCarty, a hard-working role player, will turn 2 in February and has basically lost his ability to play in the NBA. He is just an ordinary role player.

Liu Xiu and Qinger checked the information of Jim Jackson and Walter McCarty. The former's salary is $2 million for 506 years, and the latter's 1-year minimum salary expires after the season.

That's understandable.

Some media broke the news that Ray Allen rejected the Sonics' offer for a 5-year maximum salary extension...

Changes in management, changes in the coaching staff, players being traded, rumors swirling... Today is another lively day.

It’s not just the excitement outside of these games. In the middle of the season, there are also many lively things in the game itself. The middle of the season is not only a time for strong teams to widen the gap between weak teams, but also a time for top stars to widen the performance gap between ordinary players. .

In the evening, the NBA has a focus game-the Pistons challenge the Heat away.

O'Neal scored 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Wade scored 26 points and 7 assists. The two performed very well.

但卡特单场29投16中，其中三分球9中5，外加17中15的罚球，狂飙52分，比奥尼尔和韦德加起来还要多1分，率领活塞队以95比89击败热火队。

Liu Xiu watched the game with his family. The process was very good, especially when the Heat scored 3 points in the last 13 minutes and tried to come back. Carter made 5 of 4 shots, including 1 of 1 pointers and 3 of 3. He scored 12 free throws and countered the Heat's counterattack with his own strength, only allowing the Heat to narrow the point difference from 7 points to 6 points and keep the victory.

Liu Xiu and his cheap father have nothing in common, so they have something to talk about at this moment.

What Liu Xiu didn't expect was that not long after watching the game, there was a request from the media for a telephone interview. The topic was that Carter scored more points than O'Neal and Wade combined.

After complaining that the middle of this year's season was very lively, Liu Xiu readily accepted the request for a telephone interview.

Finally it's his turn!

In a few hours...

Carter, who scored 52 points in a single game, set a new career high in a single game, and saw the report of Liu Xiu's phone interview.

Chilling!
"I think he may be the best shooting guard in the world. He has done great things, but his style of play is wrong. At the end of the game, he is shooting alone. Children must not learn..."

Didn't this narrow-minded warden just hurt him a few times?Remember this!

Carter felt that the 52 points were not good at all!
Next time you go to Portland, you must eat two hot pot meals... no!Three meals will do!
……

……

After a good day of rest, on January 1, the Trail Blazers ushered in a challenge from the Bobcats at home.

At 7:46 in the evening, the Rose Garden Arena, the Bobcats and the Trail Blazers have already entered the stadium.

After entering the arena, the warden, the butcher, the outlaws and the opposing backup shooting guard Matt Carroll chatted very enthusiastically.

Matt Carroll said regretfully: "It's a pity that Ruben didn't get the contract extension, otherwise our five-member team will gather again..."

The trio who were still teammates were also quite emotional when they heard the words.

Of the starting five of the Trail Blazers in the Orlando Summer League the summer before last, only Ruben Bunterje failed to continue playing in the NBA.

Hearing that he didn't get the contract, Ruben Buntje went to do the aquatic business.

Matt Carroll, who thought he would fade out of the NBA, actually got a three-year guaranteed contract!
Last season, after Matt Carroll was sent out as an extra head, he went around and finally went to the Spurs. He played 3 times in the playoffs and scored 6 goals in total, all of which were 3 points. He averaged 6 points per game. After the end, he was picked up by the Bobcats and signed a three-year contract in one go.

So far this season, Matt Carroll has averaged 9.2 points, 2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, and has averaged 41.6 three-pointers per game with a 1.5% three-point shooting rate.

A new team really saved the careers of quite a few fringe players.

Primoz Brezek, one of the twin towers of the Bobcats, was a player at the end of the first round in 2000. He entered the NBA in 01. He played 61 games in the first three years of his career, averaging 2 points and 1 rebound. Entered the Pacers' protection list and was selected by the Bobcats. So far this season, he has averaged 13 points and 7 rebounds per game, and won a three-year contract extension of $3 million.

杰拉德-华莱士，01届新秀，上赛季在国王队只打了37场比赛，场均2分2板，这赛季至今场均11分5板2助攻2抢断，提前得到一份2年1062万美刀的中产级别续约合同。

There are many situations like this in the Bobcats. If there is an extra team, there will be up to 15 more positions. When the Bobcats selected players last season, the famous players were not willing to go, but those marginal players were eager to be selected.

After sizing up the players on the opposite side and chatting with old friends for a while, Liu Xiu returned to the bench to exercise his body and prepare for the game.

Today's preparations for the Trail Blazers are very simple, there is really nothing to prepare for.

The Eagles, Bobcats, and Hornets are the three leading forwards this season. Studying how these three teams play games can definitely lower your golf quotient. These three teams are the most lethal to strong teams. It may be reflected in this aspect.

Just don't be careless. Coincidentally, Liu Xiu is one of the most difficult players to show carelessness.

Just when Liu Xiu was about to attack the weak team, the system prompt came!

"...A series of missions for the Lord of the Ages: Best Newcomer? Trigger."

(End of this chapter)