Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 212

"Congratulations to the Sonics, who beat the Grizzlies in the first game of the new season and won their first win of the season."

Sun Zhengping's voice sounded on the TV.

"It can be seen that there is still a clear gap between the Grizzlies and the Sonics. In the game, the Grizzlies did not cause too much trouble for the Sonics."

Xu Jicheng also said: "Yes, there is an obvious gap in strength, and the positioning of the two teams is also different.

For the Grizzlies, to play a better performance and win more victories, this is their goal.

Being able to fight for a place in the playoffs is a huge improvement for the Grizzlies.

The Sonics are different. They reached the Western Conference semifinals last season and lost to the Lakers.

For them, it is their goal to strive to go further, even challenge the Lakers. "

……

"Okay, let's take a look at the best player in this game, no surprises, it's Wang Hao!"

At the same time, on the TV screen, Wang Hao's poster and the data of this game appeared.

53 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. In addition, he also had 2 blocks and 1 steal, a very versatile performance.

You know, in addition to being on the offensive end, he also completely froze the opposing Dixon on the defensive end.

Although Dixon is not the core of the Grizzlies' offense, he is also the team's third scoring point.

Dixon, who averaged 18.2 points per game last season, only scored 8 points and 3 rebounds in this game.

Watching the wonderful scenes played back on the TV screen, Xu Jicheng also said with a smile.

"Actually, judging from this game, the rest of the Sonics haven't recovered their status yet.

Gary Payton because of participating in the Olympics, Patrick Ewing because of his age.

The Supersonics' ability to win this game depends more on Wang Hao's performance. "

Sun Zhengping also continued to broadcast the statistics: "That's right, Wang Hao's efficiency in this game is also very good.

全场比赛37投20中，三分球11中5，罚球9中8，命中率超过了54%。”

In addition to CCTV, almost at the same time, major domestic media also reported on it.

The paper media will have to wait for the next day, but the Internet media is already updating relevant news in real time.

In addition to the domestic media, the media in the United States and Canada were not absent and reported on it one after another.

After the press conference, I got the first-hand news and started reporting immediately.

Among them, the Seattle media is naturally the most excited.

"Future Supersonic!"

The next day, the Seattle Times directly used the front page headlines to report the Sonics news.

If it's just a game victory, it's not necessary, but this marks the rise of the Sonics.

Although the Seattle Times did not make it clear, it did not mention the words related to half a championship.

However, between the lines, they all mean that.

Of course, the Seattle Times also pointed out that today's Supersonics are not invincible, and they still have many opponents.

Last season's championship Lakers, the still stable Spurs, the star-studded Trail Blazers, and the rising Kings.

When he saw this news, Wang Hao was also a little speechless, it was obvious that it was hyped by the Seattle Times.

It's only the beginning of the season, so it's a bit too much thinking about the opponents in the playoffs?
How to be a sensationalist, not a sensationalist!
However, the major media also have concerns about the Sonics and raised corresponding questions.

That's status!
Wang Hao is in good condition, but it is impossible for Wang Hao alone to defeat those powerful opponents.

Especially Gary Payton and Ewing, both need to get back to their form as soon as possible to better help the team.

In the last game against the Grizzlies, Gary Payton made 15 of 5 shots and only scored 14 points and 8 assists.

As for Ewing, he was a little unreliable. He scored 8 of 2 in the game and only scored 5 points and 12 rebounds.

As the other two most famous players in the team, such a performance is really unsatisfactory.

You said Gary Payton played the Olympics.

You say Patrick Ewing because of age.

The media doesn't care so much, and the fans don't care so much. They only care about your performance on the field.

I have to say that the NBA's arena arrangement is quite unreliable, and it can do anything.

This is the beginning of the new season, and it will be back to back immediately.

After the game, the Sonics did not dare to delay in Vancouver and returned to Seattle immediately.

Because today, they will usher in their second opponent of the season, the Denver Nuggets.

Didn't it mean that strong NBA teams can be taken care of by the league and play fewer back-to-back games?
Well, just thinking too much!

NBA officials will indeed take care of strong teams, but this is only relative and will not be too obvious.

In fact, the authorities have taken great care of the Supersonics, at least the opponents are arranged very well.

Neither the Grizzlies nor the Nuggets are particularly strong opponents. Isn't this considered a care?

The head of the Nuggets is Nick Van Exel, and there is Antonio McDyess.

It's just that both of them are of the same level.

When you are in a weak team, you can rely on more shots and have a tactical core position to play pretty good data.

But if you really want to say, it is impossible to lead the team to achieve any results.

If you are lucky, you will explode in a certain season, and then you will be an All-Star by the way.

That's basically it.

However, today, after facing the Supersonic Speed, the two of them felt a little exposed.

When Van Exel faced Gary Payton, there were not many ways to score goals, but the efficiency was not high.

As for McDyess, he is also powerless against the defense built by Ewing and PJ Brown.

If it weren't for the good hand feeling today, I pulled out and made a few mid-range shots, and I guess it would be difficult to score in double figures.

As for the rebounding that McDyess is good at, it was completely suppressed by Ewing and PJ Brown.

As a star inside player, he only had 4 rebounds in the game, which is already very telling.

There was a 15-rebound difference between the two sides, which was simply unplayable.

In the end, the Sonics once again defeated their opponents without bloodshed, and once again achieved the achievement of clocking in and leaving get off work.

Wang Hao was still in hot form and scored 31 points again, while Gary Payton and Ewing scored double-doubles one after another.

Gary Payton scored 18 points and 10 assists, and Ewing had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

I have to say that these two pairs are really common people.

It can be seen that the gorilla's Ewing's physical fitness does not support him to continue to dominate both offense and defense.

Even playing time is greatly restricted.

This is also a time when there is no way. When the Supersonics introduced Ewing, this problem was already thought of.

As for Gary Payton, don't worry too much. As a top star in the league at the time, he will gradually regain his form.

116:99
The Supersonics once again won a big victory with nearly 20 points, and more importantly, Wang Hao's state.

Of course, a question that everyone is discussing, is this a flash in the pan, or can it continue?
After back-to-back two-game winning streak, the Sonics finally got a few days off to prepare for their next opponent.

The next game is not easy, Portland Trail Blazers.

As the opponent of the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals last year, Portland's strength is obvious to all.

The Blazers don't have that kind of superstar, but there are a lot of good players in it.

For other teams, it is not easy to come up with 8 people in rotation in key battles.

The Blazers were able to expand the rotation, get a bench lineup, and it would be no problem to come up and down.

Of course, this is also because there are many elderly people in the Blazers, which is the team's advance preparation.

In a Trail Blazers team, there are as many as five players with All-Star game experience.

It's just that Rasheed Wallace is actually the only one who can maintain the All-Star level.

"The opponent is strong, there is no doubt about it, but that is not a reason for us to back down.

These challenges are essential if we want to go further.

There is only one championship and only one winner, and I hope it will be us. "

……

Paul Westphal would definitely not say that when facing reporters or outsiders.

The championship is something that everyone hopes to have, but not everyone is qualified to chase it.

Admitting such an idea in front of everyone requires not only the strength to match it, but also the psychological endurance.

Especially those media, don't care so much.

As long as you dare to admit your goal and wait for the team to lose, they can spray so that people will shut themselves up.

Therefore, these words can only be said in private.

As expected of a former star player, Paul Westphal's tactical coaching ability may not be the strongest.

It's just that, as a player, he understands the players' thoughts better and knows what they want.

For most players, playing well, performing better and earning more money is enough.

But as a player, no one has the dream of being a champion.

Motivating players is easy and difficult, the key is how you find the right timing.

Paul Westphal's timing is very good, at least for now, the atmosphere of the Sonics is starting to heat up.

On November 11, the Sonics continued to sit at home and ushered in the challenge of the Portland Trail Blazers.

When the Portlanders entered the Keys, there was a small commotion.

Because Sean Kemp is back in Seattle again.

Whether it's because of a big contract or for other reasons, Sean Kemp chose Seattle immediately.

But, anyway, when he was in Seattle, he helped the team reach the finals.

I don't know if it's because of Seattle or because of the players. The Sonics insiders always like to drink too much.

Whether it's Sean Kemp or Vin Baker, I just hope PJ Brown doesn't make the same mistakes.

However, alcoholism will not end well.

Needless to say, Sean Kemp, the former All-Star player has now been reduced to the bench.

You know, Sean Kemp is only 31 years old this year, and it stands to reason that it is the right time to play.

As a result, now, not to mention playing at the All-Star level, even playing on the bench is very difficult.

As for Wen Baker, if it weren't for his alcoholism, he wouldn't have been kicked out by the Sonics.

After going to the Heat, Wen Baker has performed fairly well in the last few games.

It's just that, this is only because of Pat Riley's reputation and his high-pressure oppression.

Just like last season, Wen Baker also performed well in the first half of the season, but collapsed again in the second half of the season.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that alcohol wears down on Wen Baker not only physically, but also mentally.

Well, these things have nothing to do with the supersonic speed, and it has nothing to do with Wang Hao.

All they need to do is to play today's game well, because today is a live broadcast across the United States.

That's right, after all, it's a game between the Sonics and the Trail Blazers. When the two powerhouses in the Western Conference meet, there must be a lot of attention.

What deserves the most attention is naturally Wang Hao's ability to continue his performance.

Almost pinching the time, after the last live broadcast across the United States, the game officially started.

For the Sonics, the starting lineup has not changed.

On the Trail Blazers side, the starting five are inside Dale Davis partner Rasheed Wallace.

As expected of the Trail Blazers, they only buy expensive ones, not the right ones.

Dale Davis's performance last season was not bad, coupled with the relatively small competition, he was successfully selected as an All-Star.

But the problem is that Dale Davis was only able to score 10 points and 9.9 rebounds in the last game. The offense was weak and the defense was the same.

I feel that the pioneers only look at the honors on the resume, not the data at all, let alone professional analysis.

The two on the back line are Damon Stoudemire and Steve Smith.

As for the last starting small forward, it is Scottie Pippen, who everyone is very familiar with.

It's a pity that today's Batman has long lost his sharpness when he was in the Bulls because of his age.

More importantly, with 6 championships and countless honors, Pippen doesn't have much motivation.

Of course, even if there is no motivation, Pippen can still maintain the data of 10+5+5.

He is the second offensive organizer of the team besides Little Flying Squirrel in the Portland team, and he is also an important perimeter defensive player.

Sure enough, as soon as the game started, Pippen came to Wang Hao. This is his job today.

With the whistle of the referee, the game officially began.

Although Dale Davis is not very good, his physical fitness is still very good, at least he can jump.

The Blazers grabbed the ball and got the first chance to attack, and Stoudemire held the ball high.

But he didn't rush to attack. He glanced at his teammate's running position and gave the ball to Pippen on the other side.

Pippen did not rush to attack, and then gave the ball to Rasheed Wallace inside.

Rasheed Wallace took a look at the ball, just when Stoudemire came over, and the two completed a hand-to-hand cooperation.

Stoudemire took advantage of the trend and broke through. It has to be said that he is really fast at a height of less than 1.8 meters.

It's a pity that although Gary Payton's speed is not fast, as the best defensive player, he knows what to do.

Taking advantage of his height, he fully stretched his arms and completely covered Stoudemire.

(End of this chapter)