NBA: I am a master dealer

Xue Liancheng's speech after the game caused an uproar for a while.

Almost everyone on the Lakers was on the table, and George was the first to be taken out and beaten.

"The small forward who is said to be extremely dominant on both ends of the offense and defense ended up being beaten the most in the game."

"He's just the king of backdrops, and there are so many people criticizing his defense."

"Maybe he was really good at defense before, but now there's something wrong with his defensive attitude."

"Averaging 120 points per game, winning four consecutive games is really a blessing."

"I think Xue is right. With such defensive efficiency, if we still want to compete for the championship, the first round of the playoffs will be a problem, so someone must take responsibility."

"George is the core figure on the defensive end. If there is a problem with the team's defense, he must be responsible."

That's right.

Many people regard George as the team's defensive core, so George is definitely to blame for the team's current situation.

Then there is Zubac.

"As an inside barrier, he blocked everything."

"The speed is slow and the movements are slow, like a shrunken turtle crawling. Counting on him to guard the inside line is really like crossing the river and counting on the Clay Buddha."

"With the Lakers' current tactical style of play, Zubac is simply not suitable for starting."

"Just a rookie, there really isn't anyone available."

After approving Zubac.

Randall was not spared either.

"He's just a reckless guy, he just knows how to lower his head and attack fiercely."

"It feels like he's just hanging around on defense, like he doesn't take defense seriously."

"It doesn't seem like he is walking on the court when he is on defense, but when he is on offense, he transforms into a giant beast."

“You don’t have a defensive attitude at all, so where is the Star of Hope?”

After criticizing Randall, it was Mike Brown's turn.

After all, the defensive coach who claims to build an iron wall is now averaging 120 points per game. How can you not be hung on the wall and scolded?
There are also Courtney Lee, Clarkson, and Marvin Williams who have all entered the list of criticism.

It looks a bit like James fans meeting other people.

The difference is that Xue Liancheng directly opened fire and faced the problem head-on. He was the one who led the turmoil himself.

And James plays the nice guy, emphasizing the difference between us and me.

As for the fans' doubts and meetings, there is basically not much difference.

After all, they don't care about this.

And these are not the busiest.

The most hilarious thing is that Xue Liancheng, who criticized the team's defense, is the one who gets scolded the most.

"Haha! Don't you know how good you are at defending? You actually have the nerve to blame your teammates."

"Oh! The credit is all yours, the blame belongs to everyone, and you don't even look at your own defense."

"When you accuse others, can you look down at yourself?"

"It's so funny. Isn't everyone's problem with defensive garbage? How can you have the nerve to accuse your teammates?"

"You really have the nerve to criticize your teammates in front of the camera!"

The sarcasm was getting louder and louder.

The most important thing is that Xue Liancheng has the largest traffic. Everyone is staring at Xue Liancheng. There are other incentives only in Xue Liancheng.

In addition, Xue Liancheng has many enemies!
James fans, Warriors fans, Clippers fans, cover too many fan groups.

They didn't wait for the Lakers to collapse, but they waited for Xue Liancheng to fire, and naturally they jumped up and sarcastically vented their long-repressed emotions.

And inside the Lakers.

Xue Liancheng returned to the locker room without any pretense. He directly criticized the team's defense and also expressed his disappointment.

of course.

Self-examination starts with me.

He himself took action on himself first, "My lateral speed is slow, which is a fatal flaw of mine on the defensive end. I have been working hard to improve, hoping to not hold back the team. At the same time, I solemnly say Self-criticism, I failed to give everyone too much support in assisting defense and supplementary defense, and made everyone bear too much. Next, I will devote more energy to the defensive end and consolidate our defense. I hope everyone will always monitor ”

In fact, since his prediction ability was improved to 0.6 seconds, his defensive ability is basically at the pass level.

However, when encountering an opponent with a particularly strong impact or a very fast speed, he needs the help of his teammates to defend him.

Just like a player like Westbrook, if he doesn't have help on defense, he can't stop him alone.

This is also a normal phenomenon. If a person can stop Westbrook at his peak, then this person will definitely be on the list of top defenders.

There should be no such person yet.

As the leader of the team and the axis of the offensive system, he needs to invest a lot of energy on the offensive end, but he has never slacked off on defense and has always been active.

Because he knows one thing, and that is to lead by example.

It is precisely because he is the leader of the team that he needs to set an example and show a fighting spirit on the defensive end.

So after what he said, many Lakers players lowered their heads silently.

Especially George and Randall.

The reason why the Lakers' defense has had various problems recently is mainly because the two people's tense nerves have relaxed. After they get high, they no longer care about the defensive end.

As a defensive role player, Courtney Lee's original task is to defend, so he naturally does not dare to slack off. But the problem is that he is only a defender. Sometimes he switches defenses or makes up for defense, and needs to support the front line. How can Courtney Lee support the front line? Can you live there?

Zubac is a rookie and can assume the starting position. He is also very active in protecting the frame and assisting in defense. He does not dare to relax at all, but his speed is indeed slow and there is no way to do better.

The entire defensive front was in disarray, causing the entire starting lineup to be seriously out of position.

And the bench wasn't much better.

Clarkson and Marvin Williams didn't know if they were drifting or something, so they just focused on attacking. The defensive end was useless. Sometimes they didn't even reach out and were passed by in one step.

In this case, how could the Lakers not lose a lot of points.

You are not good at defense to begin with, but if you don't work hard to defend yourself, isn't this equivalent to committing suicide?
Fortunately, Xue Liancheng is here to ensure the Lakers' fierce firepower.

Otherwise, the Lakers are likely to capsize one after another.

This is also the reason why Xue Liancheng is angry.

As the axis of the team's offensive system, he needs to devote a lot of energy to the offense, but he dare not slack off on the defensive end.

result.

These role players are slacking off, so I asked if they are angry?
You know, many core players or All-Star players only guard those 3D players, that is, those players who have little independent offensive ability. The purpose is naturally to save energy, energy and physical fitness.

Role players, on the other hand, are more about tinkering, especially on the defensive end, for which they do not hesitate to pounce back and forth like beasts.

Now it has been changed...

Role players are leisurely and unhurried.

As the core, he is running around to make up for the defense. Can he not be angry?
The most important thing is that this is not just a matter of one or two rounds, it is like this after several games.

After Xue Liancheng finished speaking, Mike Brown also expressed his opinion, "If anyone doesn't play well, then let's rest and let those who want to play well come up."

There are a lot of people the Lakers can play at the moment.

Starting Xue Liancheng, Courtney Lee, George, Randle, Zubac.

Substitutes Vonleh, Clarkson, James Johnson, and Marvin Williams are regular rotations.

Glenn Robinson, Joe Johnson, and Larry Nance will have to wait a little longer to see the team's needs before they can play.

such as.

When the opponent has a top swingman, Glenn Robinson will have the opportunity to appear. for example.

When the opponent has a top-notch insider, Larry Nance may be able to use his tonnage to top him.

such as.

When Clarkson's play is too chaotic and complicated, Joe Johnson will go up and do the organization and coordination tasks.

Waldepes and Huertas are basically out of the rotation, the real guardians of the water cooler.

Unless the Lakers suffer extensive injuries, they will be on the bench.

and so.

What Mike Brown said is still somewhat intimidating. Except for the core players, they are not irreplaceable.

And before this storm has passed, the Lakers' test is coming.

They need to travel to Houston to challenge the Rockets on the road.

The Rockets are very ferocious this season, with an astonishing record of 46 wins and 21 losses so far, only behind the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, and the same record as the Knicks, the leader in the Eastern Conference, and tied for third in the league.

It can be said that the reinforcements this season have been very successful.

First, they gave up Howard in the offseason last year and promoted Capela, the master of dunking, then brought in Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson, signed Nene, and then got the best sixth man Louis Williams before the trade deadline.

This makes their overall offensive capabilities terrifyingly strong.

It is also the most famous three-point shooting team in the league.

Basically, except for Capela, Nene, and Harrell, their main rotation staff can shoot three-pointers, including Beverley, Ariza, Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, and Louis- Williams et al.

And their core, James Harden, has reached a new level in three-point ratio this season, averaging 9.3 shots per game, a career high...

He averaged 3.2 hits per game, also a career high.

This season, they have used the magic ball theory to great effect. Once the rhythm is right, their offensive firepower is simply disappointing, but it is no worse than the Warriors, Spurs, and Lakers.

and so.

This is undoubtedly another tough battle.

And as soon as the game started, this was indeed verified.

The Rockets scored 37 points in a single quarter, which was really shocking. This was after they made 11 of 2 three-pointers. Otherwise... it would be unimaginable.

of course.

The Lakers' performance in the first quarter was not bad either, scoring 34 points in a single quarter, giving the Rockets enough response.

On the defensive end, they really tried their best and actively defended and assisted in various ways, but the Rockets made a shot.

In this case, there is nothing to criticize, and we can only work hard on offense.

Section 2.

Xue Liancheng increased the frequency of breakthroughs and moved more actively. His teammates were infected and responded one after another.

In the end, they once again scored a super high score of 34 points.

In the first half, they had a slight advantage at 68:66.

At halftime, Mike Brown once again emphasized defense and positivity, with special emphasis on not allowing opponents to score easily.

In the third quarter, the physical movements of both sides increased, and the referee's whistle also made some changes, making physical confrontation less strict.

And this is exactly what Mike Brown wants.

Only by increasing physical confrontation can the defensive intensity be increased. Otherwise, if the ball is blown at the first touch, it will be impossible to defend at all.

The Lakers relied on changes in penalty standards and once again defeated the Rockets 33:27.

At the end of the third quarter, the score became 101:93.

Everyone believes that the Lakers are stable in this game.

result.

The Rockets started raining three-pointers crazily. Harden detonated it first, then Lou Williams came, Williams finished his shot, Eric Gordon came, Gordon finished his shot, and Bobby Brown, who came on the bench, scored three consecutive points. Directly overtaking the score.

Xue Liancheng had to activate the 100% hit skill in advance to save his life.

result.

Before Lou Williams finished shooting, he continued to score two three-pointers. It seemed that he was determined to kill his old team and lose points.

Xue Liancheng could only bite the bullet and follow suit.

But I never expected that Eric Gordon would still be there.

This time.

Xue Liancheng had no choice.

In the end, the Lakers lost to the Rockets 135:139, and their four-game winning streak came to an end.

In this final quarter, the Rockets made 14 of 9 three-pointers and scored a total of 46 points.

That's right.

46 points in a single quarter, beating you so hard that you have no temper at all.

I can only say it was too fierce.

In fact, the Lakers' offensive firepower is not bad. They scored 135 points in the game and 34 points in the last quarter. They played quite well.

But facing this level of three-point rain, Xue Liancheng couldn't save him!
I can only close my eyes and swallow this defeat.

competition is over.

This time, Heizi took off completely.

"Haha... allowed the opponent to score an astonishing 139 points again, which really demonstrated what it means to defend in vain."

"In this state, competing for the championship? Just have your big dream!"

"Wow haha... After 37 wins and 31 losses, do you still have the nerve to imagine the top four in the Western Conference?"

"Facing the top teams, the Lakers still missed a breath!"

"Isn't Xue Liancheng quite awesome? Isn't he known as the most powerful key player in history? Why didn't he recreate the magical victory at the last moment?"

"How joyful it was when I shouted for the championship! Looking at it now, haha... I lost a total of 139 points, and that's it? Still want to compete for the championship?"

"They just like to make assumptions. Just by themselves, they can't even break out of the west."

"There are still some people who want to elevate him to the top of the best in history. It's really shameless. Do you have the qualifications?"

This loss of the Lakers can be regarded as exciting for many sunspots.

There's no way I can't be unhappy!

The Lakers lost a total of 139 points, which shows that the Lakers' defensive problems have not been solved.

It seems impossible for a team without defense to compete for the championship.

The Lakers lost to a top team like the Rockets, which shows that after making sufficient preparations, the Lakers still cannot be truly unstoppable. They can also be defeated, and they are not invincible.

Furthermore, after losing this game, the Lakers' record came to 37 wins and 31 losses, and they did not get closer to the Clippers and Jazz.

Xue Liancheng dropped his bold words of hitting the top four, which seemed to be a joke.

This series of reasons is enough to make them excited.

What they don't know is that this performance illustrates a problem. All of them are afraid of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The whole world is afraid of Xue Liancheng.

(End of this chapter)