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Chapter 55 My son is not me, how do you know the joy of May [-]th?

In the last game, Zheng Long almost single-handedly led the Lakers to defeat the Clippers, scoring an outrageous 49 points.

For today's game, Lao Li and the players made full preparations together.

Especially for Zheng Long's defensive strategy, through video research, observe Zheng Long's habitual shooting timing and shooting point, and study how to assist defense and double-team.

Lao Li is confident that although Zheng Long cannot be said to be completely restricted in this game, it will definitely not make Zheng Long as comfortable as the previous game.

As a result, when Zheng Long held the ball and the Clippers were assisting in defense, Zheng Long actually passed the ball.

How dare he pass the ball?

Why did he dare to pass the ball? !
In the last game, he didn't pass when three people double-teamed him!
Lao Li has a headache.

Wharton smiled, seeing Rivers' thoughtful expression not far away, he had already guessed what Rivers was thinking.

It seems that Rivers didn't study yesterday's match between the Lakers and the Jazz. Yesterday, Zheng Long already passed the ball to his teammates when double-teaming.

The Clippers' research is indeed in place, but the game data lags behind. They only collected data from the Lakers' Eastern Conference road trip.

If you lag behind, you will be beaten!
The Clippers offensive round.

In terms of offense, the Clippers also made tactical adjustments to Zheng Long.

Zheng Long found that JJ Redick was much more active than the previous game, after he was blocked by himself in the last game and replaced with 0 shots at halftime.

I didn't expect this kid to be so naughty.

However, Zheng Long also noticed the clues, this JJ Redick, only ran there frantically, circling the cover of his teammates.

Can't catch the ball at all.

Yes, the Clippers only want JJ ​​Redick to involve and consume Zheng Long through running positions, but they don't want to use Redick to complete the finish.

That is unreliable for the Clippers, and the risk is also great.

although.

when playing against other teams.

JJ Redick can even be said to be the Clippers' second finisher.

Although he moves very slowly and has no ability to hold the ball.

But JJ Redick's three-point finishing ability is really good.

He doesn't have a D, only a 3.

In the last season, his three-point shooting percentage even reached 47.5%!

Champion the league.

Combined with his total hits in two hundred seasons.

It is worthy of the title of mobile fort.

Of course, today, in the face of Zheng Long's defense.

Mobile turrets can only become dumb artillery.

When the offensive round time was coming to an end, the basketball still fell into Griffin's hands.

Griffin hit Nance Jr. with his back and forced a shot.

However, this ball was not for a goal, but for a foul. At the same time as the shot, Griffin's short arm leaned against Nance Jr..

Fortunately, Nance Jr.'s defensive experience is not enough after all, if it weren't for him and Griffin "going in both directions."

It is really difficult for Tyrannosaurus rex to make a foul.

The referee also gave face and blew the whistle.

Two free throws.

Through the honing of seven games, Griffin's skills have become further, and his style of play has become more intelligent.

After all, he is 27 years old.

At this age, the development of physical talent has entered a bottleneck.

If he wants to go one step further, he must make a breakthrough in technology.

This is why Griffin gradually reduced his impact on the basket and began to focus on mid- and long-range shots.

As strong as James' physical talent, you also have to develop the ability to shoot from the outside.

Like the Greek monster Antetokounmpo, because he has been unable to develop long-range shooting ability for a long time, he frequently suffers in the playoffs with more detailed defensive strategies.

Little Nance is very innocent, this whistle is too hairy!

He walked towards the referee with some dissatisfaction.

Before he could speak, Zheng Long spoke.

Zheng Long grabbed Xiao Nance, "Okay, Larry, don't be a bitch like a mother-in-law. When you hit the ball, just put it on the ball and make everyone speechless!"

The boss has spoken.

Nance Jr. accepted the suggestion.

Now the referees in the NBA are all uncles. You can be unhappy with his penalties, but you must not show it.

Whenever the referee feels that you have a little bit of disrespect for his performance or behavior.

Direct technical offender arrangement!
Not even if you're sitting on the bench giggling.

Duncan: Can you let me enjoy my retirement in peace and play with my modified car?
Griffin scored two free throws steadily.

Clippers 4-2 Lakers.

The Clippers took the lead again.

The offensive round of the Lakers.

When Oladipo came to the frontcourt with the ball, the Lakers completed the standard triangle offensive position, and Audi continued to pass the ball to Zheng Long.

This time, the Clippers players did not rashly choose to double-team. Zheng Long's pass just now made them alert.

Not included?

Then I'm welcome.

Just now JJ Redick dragged himself all over the field like a dog, and it should be settled.

After Zheng Long entered the three-point line with the ball, he directly started the back-up mode.

JJ Redick was helpless.

Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, the brothers actually lost the chain.

I can't bear it alone!
And JJ Redick is very suspicious that Zheng Long's back-hitting is mixed with personal grievances.

Zheng Long's steel-like back is full of strength.

It was so painful that JJ Redick couldn't bear it.

Once, twice, three points.

JJ Redick is losing ground.

Brother, hurry up!
You're almost from the middle distance, pushing me to the basket.

Until the attack round time is almost over.

Zheng Longcai ended the "back massage" trip with satisfaction.

He turned around smartly and completed a fadeaway jumper.

but.

The ball didn't go in!

Jokic almost gave up fighting for the offensive rebound this time. The basketball hit the back edge of the basket and was captured by Jordan.

Zheng Long failed to rewrite the score!

Rivers on the sidelines applauded!

JJ Redick is a good kid, he even single-handedly defended Zheng Long!
"Keep doing this Reddick!"

JJ Redick did not respond to the encouragement from the coach on the sidelines, because he now feels that his chest hurts badly.

When returning to defense, Jokic, who passed by Zheng Long, stuck out his tongue, expressing his dissatisfaction with Zheng Long's attack.

"It seems that your fadeaway jumper is average."

I?
Average fadeaway technique? !

Then no one in the world will shoot a fadeaway!
But now is not the time to open your mouth to refute.

Only the weak will refute with words.

Zheng Long thought that this is not a problem, he must show this little fat man a lot of tricks today.

The Clippers who grabbed the rebound launched a fast break. This is their unique skill, and they are the guys who eat.

Jordan threw the ball to Paul, and Griffin turned on the beast-like acceleration mode.

The basketball flew over the heads of the Lakers players from the backcourt to the basket, and fell firmly into Griffin's hands.

Griffin easily completed a layup after receiving the ball.

Clippers 6-2 Lakers, Griffin scored six points in a row!

Clippers fans rejoice!
The game seems to have entered a rhythm familiar to the Clippers!
When Griffin passed by Zheng Long, he gave him a hard look.

Zheng Long was speechless.

What day is today?

Why does everyone want to bury themselves?
In the next offensive round, Zheng Long, who came to the flank, turned his back and continued to ask for the ball.

JJ Redick wanted to cry.

Are you still here?

Not only did Zheng Long come back, but this time he pushed harder.

Maybe it was too forgetful, and the iron shoulder directly hit JJ Redick's chin.

Actually, it didn't hurt at all.

But JJ Redick reacted quickly, yelled, covered his face and took several steps back.

Beep--

The referee blows the whistle, offensive foul!

Zheng Long was left speechless by JJ Redick's acting skills.

I don't feel it at all.

You have to say that Reddick's acting is almost as good as Varejao's.

If Varejao is the best actor in Brazil.

Then JJ Redick can go to Hollywood, and this kid has a really good face.

In the NBA full of black, ugly and strong, he can be called a little boy.

Unfortunately, it is a newborn.

There is a problem with ideological awareness.

Human and dog-like.

No, I have to talk to the referee.

Just as Zheng Long spread his hands towards the referee and was about to speak, he was stopped by someone.

It's Nance Jr.

"Brother Long, forget it, we can't be like mothers-in-law."

Zheng Long:? ? ?
Zheng Long nodded, with a smile on his face, okay, then I will lead by example.

The Lakers scored two consecutive offenses without scoring.

Moreover, it was all Zheng Long's offense. Those Clippers fans who were scared when Zheng Long received the ball were happy.

Today Zheng Long seems to have taken the wrong medicine, he is not in good condition.

Chance!This is the Clippers' best chance for revenge!
While you are sick, I will kill you!
And the surprises for Clippers fans don't stop there.

Another offensive Clippers possession.

Griffin once again succeeded in singles with the ball against Nance Jr., and sent the ball into the basket again!
Clippers 8-2 Lakers!

Griffin scored 8 points in a row!
In the opening two minutes, the Clippers beat the Lakers 8-2!

Walton called a timeout just in time.

This timeout also fueled the arrogance of the home court again, and the fans cheered again.

"Come here, boys."

Wharton frowned and called the players to his side. He could see that Nance Jr. had defended hard enough.

Although in the last game, Nance Jr. served as a center, and the inside defense against Griffin was good.

But today's single defense is obviously very difficult.

"We have to limit Griffin. Now it is not enough to rely solely on Nance Jr.'s personal strength."

"We are one team, one unit."

"But right now, we're acting so fragmented, we're on our own, everyone's out of the team."

Wharton emphasized "everyone."

In fact, in the first few minutes, the problem lies in two points, one is Zheng Long's consecutive singles failure.

The second is the team's restrictions on Griffin.

Wharton doesn't want to name names, especially for Zheng Long, but there are some things you have to say.

The timeout is quickly over.

Players from both sides returned to the field.

The offensive round of the Lakers.

Of course Zheng Long knew the meaning of what Wharton said just now, but it took a while to understand, and another thing to follow through.

So, he's backing up on the wing for the ball again.

Oladipo glanced at Wharton before passing the ball, and still sent the ball to Zheng Long.

In this regard, Wharton is very helpless.

If the team can't score after the timeout, it will be very harmful to the team's rhythm and morale.

"Actor" Redick is here again.

He has a weary expression, as if he is ready to fall down at any time, ready for action (starting up).

But this time, Zheng Long's back movement became more cautious, and he didn't give Redick a chance to touch porcelain at all.

But the force of the collision did not decrease.

If it weren't for the restrictions of the current body hair whistle, Zheng Long would have wanted to use the iron elbow.

Zheng Long now has some understanding of why iron elbows were rampant on the court in the last century.

Because some defenders are really annoying.

These people should eat elbows!

Redick grimaced in pain.

After torturing Redick for a while, Zheng Long made his shot, and this time, Zheng Long was 100% focused.

The movements in the air are perfect and impeccable, and every movement can be written into a textbook.

He even adjusted the angle of his shot slightly in the air.

Of course he has time for that.

This ball!
Hollow into the network!

Clippers 8-4 Lakers!

After scoring the goal, Zheng Long looked at Wharton on the sidelines indifferently, without saying anything.

Of course Wharton knew that he could not control Zheng Long.

If you can't control it, let it be.

He understands that scoring this time is more like Zheng Long's response to himself.

But that's not Wharton's biggest concern.

In fact, Wharton knew that Zheng Long could adjust quickly.

Walton is most worried about the team's restrictions on Griffin.

Defense is the team's biggest problem right now.

The Clippers' offensive round.

Griffin followed suit and continued to come outside the paint to ask for the ball.

Playing ball is the same as military law, what is important is to pursue the victory.

Too bad Griffin wasn't so comfortable this time around.

Because the moment the basketball fell into Griffin's hands, Butler came to help defend.

Griffin had a great opportunity, passing the ball to Mbah a Moute.

But at this moment, he thought of the scene of Zheng Long facing a three-person double-team in the last game and not passing the ball.

If Zheng Long can do it, then I can do it!

You can fuck!
Seeing that Griffin didn't pass the ball, Butler went straight to making dumplings with Nance Jr.

Griffin hugged the ball tightly with both hands, refusing to let go.

Bring it to you!

Butler went straight to the black hand.

Taking advantage of Griffin's inattention.

The iron sand palm fell directly and hit the basketball hard. Fortunately, it was the basketball, not Griffin's arm.

Otherwise, the strength would have made Griffin's arm a little shorter.

Griffin let go.

Butler picked up the ball and accelerated.

At this time, Oladipo at the top of the arc started simultaneously, and the Little Cheetah took the lead and received a pass from Butler.

Get up, dunk!
Clippers 8-6 Lakers!

The score is close at hand!

Nance Jr. gratefully looked at Butler to make a timely shot, otherwise he would be the background board again.

These are the moments when friendships are built on the pitch.

Butler didn't give back to Nance Jr. with a smiling face, "If you can be tougher yourself, I won't risk the collapse of the defense and help you make up for it."

"You think carefully."

"What if Griffin passes to Mbah a Moute and Mbah a Moute makes an open [-]?"

Little Nance looked ashamed.

This conversation happened to be overheard by Zheng Long, who did not expect that Butler was also a PUA master.

Another offensive possession for the Lakers.

Although Zheng Long succeeded in singles against JJ Redick just now, Zheng Long's two misses just now obviously gave the Clippers players an illusion.

Just leave the heavy responsibility of defending Zheng Long to Redick alone.

So this time, when Zheng Long asked for the ball again, the Clippers still did not double-team.

The Clippers resolutely pursued where they fell, and continued to fall wherever they fell.

After Zheng Long tortured Redick again, he sent the ball firmly into the basket again.

Clippers 8-8 Lakers, tied!

Now, the Clippers fans couldn't laugh anymore, but the Lakers fans laughed.

Since both sides are at Staples.

Therefore, for every matchup between the two sides, there are fans on both sides. There is no restriction on home and away fans for NBA ticket sales.

In the NBA, unless there are some particularly important games, or tickets for the playoffs, selling out is a small probability event.

Especially those positions at the top of the stands and the farthest from the stadium, before the game, they will even be directly sold by bone fractures.

Although today is the Clippers' home game, there are even more Lakers fans at the scene.

This thing has something to do with popularity.

Of course, in the first two minutes or so of the game, you can't feel the presence of Lakers fans.

Who cheers when the team doesn't score?

When the first quarter ended, the Lakers, who had changed their defensive strategy and Zheng Long felt warmer, successfully took the lead.

Clippers 24-26 Lakers!

Zheng Long strictly implemented his singles torture tactics and successfully scored 16 points on Redick's head.

During the break, Redick was finally overwhelmed and applied to Rivers.

"Coach, I'm applying for a substitution!"

"I can't prevent it at all!"

"And besides this kid."

After that, Redick didn't say anything. If he said that Zheng Long was playing back, he would frantically torture him.

It is estimated that no one will take the initiative to stand up.

Rivers looked at the other players with a look of embarrassment. In fact, letting Redick defend Zheng Long was originally a strategy for inferior horses to superior horses.

Anyway, Zheng Long couldn't be guarded, so he simply pulled out the worst defender in the team.

Guard against one, no loss.

Prevent two and make a steady profit.

Guard the whole game!You can release other players.

Of course, this cannot be said directly.

Silence, silence is the Staples tonight.

The Clippers players bowed their heads silently, no one wanted to defend Zheng Long alone.

Just when everyone's eyes were involuntarily looking at Chris Paul.

Suddenly Paul stood up.

At this moment, JJ Redick seemed to see his savior.

It's you, Chris Paul!
Worthy of being the leader of the team's locker room!
next second.

Paul scratched his head and said, "Well, I'm going to the bathroom."

JJ Redick's hopes were dashed.

Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, Paul actually used the urine escape!
Rivers shrugged helplessly at JJ Redick.

"Actually, your defense against Zheng Long is pretty good. How about it, the next quarter starts. If there is a chance, we will double-team and help you share the pressure."

"You don't need to have a psychological burden."

"It doesn't matter if you can't prevent it."

JJ Redick wants to refute, you call that kid 10-8 defense is good?Does your conscience ache, Lao Li!

Moreover, is that a question of whether it can be prevented?

This is already related to life safety!

Thinking of running wildly on the offensive end and playing races with Zheng Long, I was often exhausted and out of breath, and I had to endure Zheng Long's torture on the defensive end.

JJ Redick is in pain!

Fortunately, the pain didn't come back so quickly. At the beginning of the second quarter, the head coaches of both sides changed their rotations first to gain more energy for the starting players.

Try to return to the locker room with the lead before the end of the first half.

The depth of the Clippers' bench lineup is good. Last season, Lao Li also brought his son Xiao Li from the Pelicans.

Rivers Jr., who came to the Clippers, did not live up to the expectations of his old father. Although he came in through the back door, he dared to fight and fight hard on the court, and became a reliable surprise player on the Clippers bench.

In addition to Little Rivers, the Clippers also had Super Sixth Man Ke 6 on the bench. In the last game, Zheng Long also taught him a lesson.

But without Zheng Long on the court, Crawford's singles ability is beyond doubt.

As for the Lakers, almost all the funds were spent on the starting lineup.

In the substitute rotation, except for Ingram, only McGee, a reliable rotation player, was signed. As for the other players, they are basically the water coolers around the Development League.

This is also determined by the Lakers' rotation this season.

Just rely on the first hit!
Rotation players are used for transition, just give the starters time to rest.

Zheng Long and Butler are indeed two iron men.

Therefore, the bench lineup is basically brought by Ingram. Although he is a freshman who has just entered the league, he has already won Wharton's trust by relying on his stable performance and calm personality.

However, Ingram is reliable, and others are not. The defensive end was almost completely blown away by the Clippers' bench lineup.

In 3 minutes, a wave of 10-5 was played by the Clippers, and the Clippers were 34-31. The Lakers' weak two-point lead in the first quarter disappeared and fell behind by 3 points.

When Ingram was replaced by Wharton with a look of disappointment, Zheng Long patted his younger brother on the shoulder.

"What are you doing, so discouraged, obediently wave a towel to me on the bench, and leave the rest to us."

In fact, Ingram has done a good job.

In 3 minutes, the Lakers almost relied on his singles to score, although he only scored 5 points.

In fact, staying in such a team is both lucky and unfortunate for Ingram.

Fortunately, you can follow the team to pursue a better record and wrestle with the strong teams in the league.

Unfortunately, it is destined not to have much playing time and performance opportunities.

The draft was originally an opportunity to determine one's origin.

Some people have outstanding talents, but they may not be able to have too many opportunities in the selected team. Some people have mediocre talents, but because they get a lot of playing time, they get more training opportunities , play performance.

In the history of the NBA, there are too many such examples.

Therefore, after the first transfer in life, many players often explode because they have gained more opportunities and found a suitable position.

The Clippers also replaced the starting lineup.

I don't know if Chris Paul went to the toilet once, but his condition is surprisingly poor.

In the first offensive round, Zheng Long intercepted the risky pass in the air. Zheng Long pushed forward to counterattack and passed the ball directly to Butler who was on the bottom line at the top of the arc.

Butler raised the knife and hit a three-pointer!

Clippers 34-34 Lakers!

As soon as they played, the Lakers tied the score!

"Chris, why pass the ball to me?"

"Don't forget to pass the ball to me."

"You still owe me a jersey!"

Zheng Long didn't mind teasing Paul.

After all, in my previous life, I liked to send his emoji the most.

Paul was very annoyed by Zheng Long's provocation.

The "jersey torn" incident in the last game aroused extensive discussion after the game, and was even made into an emoticon package by fans.

Because of this incident, Paul didn't go out for two full weeks except for the game.

Because when he was recognized outside.

There are always fans there to greet loudly.

"Paul, I have a hole in my dress. Do you have any fabric? Yellow fabric would be best!"

Another Clippers offensive round, Paul made another turnover, this time, while dribbling, Oladipo cut it off.

After Oladipo stole the ball, he pushed forward and launched a fast break.

This time, Paul resisted the urge to pull his jersey and could only watch Oladipo score a layup like lightning.

Clippers 34-36 Lakers!

The Lakers completed the overtake!

Even the on-site commentary raised questions.

"There's something wrong with Paul, two consecutive turnovers! It's almost unheard of!"

It's really not quite right. As a high-production point guard, Paul is definitely the top of all point guards in terms of error control.

With an average of 2.4 turnovers per game, he averaged more than 10 assists per game.

But now, in two consecutive rounds, in less than half a minute, Paul made two turnovers.

The mistakes also made Paul feel annoyed, but reason is exactly what the point guard needs most. Paul, who lost his mind, seemed to wander in the next few rounds.

This also caused the Clippers' offense to stagnate.

On the Lakers side, as the Clippers once again began to double-team Zheng Long's tactics.

It also gave Butler and Jokic more room to play.

Zheng Long is happy to share the ball with these two teammates.

With 2 minutes left in the second quarter, Zheng Long, who has averaged 2.9 assists per game so far this season, has successfully brought his assists to 6 times in this game.

As Jokic played with Jordan under the basket, he scored after completing a hook.

Clippers 44-54 Lakers.

The Clippers were like a broken dam, and they were defeated. Griffin, who faced Zheng Long in the first quarter, also lost his dominance because of the Lakers' defense.

Of course, Rivers did not sit still, and urgently replaced Crawford, who performed well in the rotation time.

Expect Crawford to help the Clippers stop the bleeding.

No matter what.

The Clippers were bleeding.

Crawford, with Zheng Long on the field, seemed to be suppressed by blood, even through the cover of his teammates, he completed the defense change.

Also struck iron one after another.

This gave the Lakers a chance to counterattack continuously. Although Jokic ran slowly, the other four starters of the Lakers were all explosive.

Nance Jr. also managed a fast break dunk.

This dunk almost replicated Griffin's opening dunk, and it was half a response.

Halftime is over.

Clippers 44-64 Lakers!

In 2 minutes, the Clippers were beaten 0-10 by the Lakers again!

The score gap has been widened by double digits.

Halftime is over and the game is over!

The Clippers fans were wailing, how could the script of revenge be about to become a bloodbath?

Until this moment, Rivers, who was looking desperate on the sidelines, realized that the current Lakers are more terrifying than the Lakers they met for the first time!
For the Lakers at that time, Zheng Long had only one scoring point.

but now.

Everyone in the Lakers is a soldier, and everyone can fight!
The Clippers have become a better team through the first few games, but the Lakers are now a team that has advanced to a level!

Intermission time.

The Lakers players are very excited, victory is within reach.

But Zheng Long's expression was very serious, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.

Jokic took the initiative to talk to him, "Relax, Long, what are you thinking?"

Zheng Long looked sad: "I was thinking, how can I lead by 58 points, but it feels so difficult, it took only halftime, and I will definitely be off when I beat them in the starting lineup later."

"What kind of game is it?"

"How can we lose by 58 points?"

Jokic showed a white question mark face.

"Zheng Long and Jokic swim above the locker room"

Jokic said: "Does your man say that? The win is 58 points, what a fool's dream!"

Zheng Long said: "If you are not a fish, you will know the joy of fish. If you are not me, you will know the joy of five or eight!"

It's a pity that the Clippers did not give Zheng Long a chance to create a new 58 tragedy. After the third quarter, the Lakers had already completed a 35-point lead. In the fourth quarter, Rivers directly replaced the starting lineup.

Raise the flag and surrender!

Facing the Clippers' substitute players, Zheng Long was too embarrassed to stay on the court, and clocked in early to get off work!
Although the Clippers did have a 26:15 lead in the fourth quarter, the bench did.

But in the face of a huge lagging point difference, the Clippers could only lose with 24 points.

Worse than last time!
All the members of the Clippers left the court autistically, and those who left the field earlier than the Clippers players were the Clippers fans.

By the end of the third quarter, there were already many empty seats on the court.

Clippers fans came in high spirits and returned disappointed.

In the second Los Angeles City War, the Lakers once again took the lead.

What makes the fans most desperate is that the two teams will play against each other twice this season, that is to say, there are still two tortures.

Post-match press conference.

"Mr. Walton, congratulations to the Lakers for their 9-game winning streak this season. They are only 11 games away from tying the best start in team history with 2 wins. Do you and the team have confidence?"

Hearing this question, Wharton showed a wry smile.

Leading the team to break the record in team history, of course I want to.

but.

Would you like to see our opponents in the next two games?

In the next game, the Lakers will face the Spurs.

Obviously this reporter is digging a hole for himself.

Win the Spurs?Wharton is really not sure at all.

"Every victory is hard-won. There are no underdogs in the NBA. The team has only one goal, which is to try to win the next game."

When Walton's interview was over, the Lakers' players were mobbed.

"Mr. Zheng Long, you also won the Clippers. You scored 48 points in the last game, but you only scored 34 points in this game. What do you think about this?"

Zheng Long smiled and looked at Butler and Jokic beside him.

"The last game I scored 48 points, but this game, I scored 89 points with them, that's how I see it."

Wharton was very pleased to hear Zheng Long's words.

this kid.

Finally a bit of a leader.

　Good evening, little bosses!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)