Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 220

Compared with last season, the Spurs have strengthened and introduced Derek Anderson, who performed well from the Clippers.

This old man has also been teammates with Yao Ming for half a season.

As for the strength, it can only be said to be quite satisfactory, and he can be regarded as a qualified starter.

This kind of reinforcement is really nothing for a team.

But for the Spurs, that's different.

There is only one core cornerstone of the Spurs, and that is Tim Duncan, and everyone else plays around him.

In other words, you don't need to have outstanding abilities, it's enough to defend well and make contributions in offense.

What's more, there is Popovich, a role player master.

Who is Popovich?Even if you catch a toad, you have to piss him out.

Not to mention a qualified starting player, even if it is shabby, he can make good use of it.

Just like last season, the strength of the two sides is almost the same. To decide the winner, it depends on the on-the-spot performance.

From the very beginning of the game, the two sides played inseparably, very anxiously, and no one could break the score.

Until the fourth quarter, everything changed suddenly.

The Spurs suddenly adopted a double-team tactic, and double-teamed Wang Hao and Gary Payton indefinitely.

At this time, it depends on the performance of the role players.

However, in the competition between the role players of the two sides, the Supersonics' bench lineup is greatly reduced.

Not only that, but Lewis, who had high hopes, also failed to make consecutive open shots.

On the other hand, for the Spurs, Derek Anderson and Avery Johnson scored points one after another.

The game took a turn at this moment.

In the subsequent games, the Spurs played steadily, made no mistakes at all, and did not give the Sonics a chance.

84:92
The Sonics ushered in their first loss of the season.

The winning streak was ended, and to be honest, it's a pity.

However, when interviewed by the media, head coach Paul Westphal admitted frankly.

"A winning streak is a good thing, but it is also a pressure. If you continue to win, it means you have to carry the pressure on your body all the time.

To be honest, this is not what I want to see. I hope that my players can fully devote themselves to the game.

Streak?Record?Don't think about it, it's not necessary, we should face every game calmly. "

Paul Westphal's attitude is very clear, it is naturally a good thing to be able to win consecutively.

If the winning streak is ended, it's no big deal, just keep playing the rest of the game.

Not just facing the media, back in the locker room, Paul Westphal said the same.

Not only that, he didn't blame Lewis, who played so-so today, and the substitute players.

Wang Hao could see Paul Westphal's purpose, not to put too much pressure on the young people.

That's right, the loss of this game is indeed a problem of the role players, not a problem of strength, but a problem of psychology.

The role players of the Supersonics are too young, and their psychological endurance is not enough. The key is that they have lost the chain.

In the past, when the game came to a critical moment, it was Wang Hao and Gary Payton who took over the game.

There's not much they need to do, so no problems found.

However, if you think about it carefully, you will find that the supersonic character lineup is too young.

A few of the more important role players, that is, Brent Barry is slightly older, after all, he has experience.

Quentin Richardson and Michael Reid are still rookies, and Lewis is only 21 years old. Even Gerani McCoy and others have only been in the league for three or four years.

It can be said that Popovich has indeed seen through the flaws of the Supersonics and has carried out special targeting.

Although this is not a good thing for the Supersonic, it is not a fatal problem.

If problems are found in the regular season, there is still a chance to solve them.

What's more, it's hard to say clearly about the issue of status. There is no way to judge in advance, and it is more inferred after the fact based on the performance on the field.

It often happens that the first half is not in good shape, but it explodes in the second half.

As for rookies, it is not uncommon for them to feel smooth and explode directly.

Although the winning streak was ended, the record of 12 wins and 1 loss still allowed the Sonics to occupy the top spot.

To be honest, to be able to achieve this result, in addition to the strength of the Supersonics, there is also the schedule factor.

Although there was a long road trip in between, there is one thing you have to admit.

In the entire 6 away games, only the Knicks were the opponent, and they were pretty good.

In addition to the Knicks, that is, the Trail Blazers, and the Spurs, caused them big trouble.

In the end, they lost to the Spurs.

Next, the Sonics will have a series of tough battles to fight.

Going back home to face the Clippers first, this is a snack before the fierce battle, so that the Sonics can stabilize their mentality.

The next three opponents are the Trail Blazers, the Kings, and then the old opponent of last season, the Los Angeles Lakers.

What's more terrible is that all three games are away games, which is very unfriendly to the Sonics.

Among them, the Clippers and the Trail Blazers are still back to back. After playing the Clippers in Seattle, they will soon go to Portland.

Fortunately, the two teams belong to the northwestern United States, and the distance is not too far apart, otherwise it would be unacceptable.

However, the result was not too surprising.

After an easy home win over the Clippers, the Sonics couldn't adjust to a rush to Portland.

On the road, they lost to the Trail Blazers.

Throughout the game, the Sonics only scored 78 points, and they did not score more than 80 points in the four quarters.

This is unimaginable for supersonic speed.

You know, they are the top offensive teams in the league, not those slow-paced teams.

No way, the team's shooting percentage was barely over 30%, and only Wang Hao scored more than 20 points, scoring 24 points.

However, these 24 points were obtained with 22 shots, and the shooting percentage was also very ugly.

No way, NBA seasons are very long, with 170 games to be played in about 82 days.

In other words, an average of 1 game every two days.

This is actually unrealistic. After all, there is an All-Star game in the middle of the season, which will delay some time.

In addition, in order to cope with the live broadcast, especially the national live broadcast on weekends, it is definitely impossible to strictly follow the rhythm of one game per day.

This has led to the emergence of back-to-back games.

With 13 wins and 2 losses, the Sonics are still firmly at the top of the record list, and they have a considerable advantage.

几支强队中，马刺9胜4负，国王队10胜3负，湖人队则是10胜4负。

The Blazers' record this season is mediocre, and they seem to be still looking for status, with only a record of 10 wins and 5 losses.

This is also because they just won the Sonics in poor form, otherwise, it will only be worse.

It's all about the Western Conference teams here, so what about the Eastern Conference?

Here in the east, I have to say that this year's digital team basically started off the same as the Supersonics.

After winning the first ten consecutive games, they lost the first game. Today's record is 11 wins and 2 losses.

Iverson's state is very hot, let's not talk about anything else, the award of scoring champion is obviously inevitable for him.

Of course, Wang Hao is also one of his competitors.

It's just that it's not easy to hit the scoring champion. He remembers that Iverson averaged 30+ per game this season before winning the scoring champion.

After all, now is not 20 years later, you can easily get a 30+.

In today's NBA, if nothing else happens, with around 30 points, you can basically win the scoring champion.

This season's digital team is still very strong, at least in terms of performance so far.

The team's overall defensive ability, as well as Iverson's personal scoring ability, have reached their peak.

It's just, it's still the same sentence, it's hard to stand alone.

Even Jordan needs Pippen's help. He doesn't think Iverson can surpass Jordan.

In poor form, they lost to the Trail Blazers. Fortunately, the Sonics adjusted in time and won the Kings, avoiding a losing streak.

After all, the next time they will face the defending champion, the pressure exerted by the Lakers is still very high.

Once it loses to the Kings, it will be a two-game losing streak, and it may even be a three-game losing streak.

This inspired the fighting spirit of the Sonics, adjusted their state, and faced the Lakers in the best state.

The Staples Center is one of the most luxurious and advanced arenas in the NBA today.

At this point, the Supersonics and Lakers players have already started their final warm-up preparations.

When meeting for the first time in the new season, it is natural to greet each other first and congratulate the opponent for winning the championship ring.

"Wang, you can never imagine what it feels like the moment you put on the championship ring.

I told you that this feeling is absolutely beyond imagination, even more wonderful than being with a girlfriend. "

……

Wang Hao really couldn't imagine that one day, he didn't want to hear a word from Kobe.

What about the Black Mamba?What about Gao Leng?

Do you know that your arrogant and embarrassing appearance is not worthy of your aloof temperament at all.

Well, as a competitor, being the first to get the championship ring is definitely the most exciting thing.

That is to say, he is not familiar with Iverson, Carter and others, otherwise, he must show it off.

As for Maddie?
McGrady only started to emerge this season. For Kobe, McGrady is still a little bit worse now.

It is estimated that McGrady will be added to his show off list until next season.

For a moment, Wang Hao really wanted to say something back to him, you little trash who hugs your thighs.

The championship belongs to Shaq, you are just the younger brother.

I believe this sentence can definitely break Kobe's defense in an instant, and even deepen the suspicion of the OK combination.

But you, Wang Hao did not do this in the end, he is not the group of grandpas and aunts, and the game is not fought with mouth.

Rather than let the OK combination fall apart, he is more willing to defeat them on the court in a fair manner.

It's not easy, but also very challenging.

At the beginning of the game, compared with last season, the current Lakers have also made some adjustments.

As long as there is no problem with the OK combination, any adjustments by the Lakers are actually just fine-tuning.

Horace Grant left the Sonics and chose to join the Lakers.

To be honest, Wang Hao hated such behavior of hugging his thigh, it was too careless.

What do you mean, is O'Neill's thigh thicker than him?

Well, at least for now, it seems that this is really the case. O'Neal is definitely a thigh in the real sense.

Moreover, Horace once partnered with O'Neal in the Magic, and the two are considered old teammates.

In addition, the Lakers have also adjusted at the small forward.

During the offseason, the Lakers sent away last season's champion Glenn Rice.

However, if Glen Rice is kept, the Lakers' total salary next season will be as high as 6000 million US dollars.

Even if the Lakers have a great career, they can't afford to play like this.

What's more, in two years, the NBA will start the luxury tax, which is definitely a nightmare for the rich teams.

They are willing to spend money for the strength of the team, but they don't want to spend a lot more because of it.

Moreover, with the increase of age and the decrease of possession of the ball, Glen Rice's data is also shrinking.

If he doesn't take advantage of winning the championship this year, and his statistics are not bad, he may not be able to trade a good bargaining chip in the future.

Rick Fox was mentioned in the starting lineup.

It has to be said that Reagan Fox's strength is limited, which is definitely a major flaw of the Lakers this year.

But speaking of Reagan Fox, this one is also a passer.

Of course, this is not referring to his achievements in the NBA, but that this guy has a relationship with Hollywood.

His girlfriend and wife are all shot by Hollywood. Although they are only young actors, they later let themselves join them.

It's just that other people go to Hollywood for filming, but he goes to the San Fernando Valley.

As an NBA player, even if he is not a star, his career income exceeds 3000 million US dollars.

Talking about bankruptcy, Wang Hao suspected, maybe this is what Reagan Fox is really interested in.

Closer to home, let's go back to the Lakers. In fact, after sending Glen Rice away, the Lakers are prepared.

They specifically brought in Isiah Ryder, a troubled player, from free agency.

There is only one reason why a player who averaged nearly 20 points per game last season has been so mixed up that no one cares about him.

That is the players die.

In the end, the Lakers successfully picked up the leak and signed Ryder with a salary of less than 100 million US dollars.

Of course, there is also a reason why Ryder wants a championship ring.

However, what everyone didn't expect was that Ryder, who averaged close to 20 points per game last season, took a big dive.

This season, the game has played more than a dozen games, and Ryder averaged only 7 points per game, which is unimaginable.

Originally, the Lakers also expected him to replace Glen Rice, but now they are disappointed.

It is also for this reason that the results of the Lakers this season have not been as expected so far.

But, again, don't underestimate the heart of a champion.

For the Lakers, no one dares to underestimate them, especially in the playoffs, they are still the most powerful enemy.

"Di!"

The referee's whistle sounded and the game officially began.

Facing the old Ewing, O'Neal didn't give any face, and grabbed the jump ball with a slap.

The Lakers' first attack was still a familiar routine, first looking for O'Neal inside.

Ewing's body was already strong enough, but in the confrontation, he was suppressed by O'Neill, allowing him to successfully claim the position.

(End of this chapter)