The most versatile player in history

Chapter 177 Fighting the Lakers Again
After the game, Lu Shaojie was interviewed by domestic media reporters.

Reporter: "Hello, Lu Shaojie. First of all, congratulations on winning this crucial game. Do you have anything to say to the domestic fans at this time?"

Lu Shaojie: "Hello everyone, I am very happy to be recognized and supported by everyone. I will continue to work hard. Please look forward to my future performance."

Reporter: "The regular season is drawing to a close. The Knicks' record now ranks first in the league, and you are the most powerful contender for the regular season MVP. You must know that this is only your first season in the NBA. What's the secret?"

Lu Shaojie: "I think it's because I found the team that suits me best. Whether it's a coach or a teammate, they all suit me very well. Now our Knicks team is a whole. I like the strength of this team."

Reporter: "In the next game, you will usher in another Western Conference team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Are you ready?"

Lu Shaojie: "Yes, I enjoy this kind of competition. I like to play against strong opponents. This feeling is great."

Reporter: "Then I wish you victory."

Lu Shaojie: "Okay, thank you."

after one day.

The New York Knicks play back-to-back against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The attention of this game is even higher than the previous one.

"The Lakers must win!"

"By winning the Knicks, the Lakers will be able to hit No. [-] in the Western Conference."

"The Lakers Championship!"

"Go Knicks!"

"Lu Shaojie beat James!"

"Knicks Championship!"

"Stop dreaming! It's impossible for the Knicks to beat the Lakers!"

"As long as Lao Zhan gets serious, this Lakers team has no opponents."

"Don't think that if the Knicks win the Clippers, they can wrestle with the Lakers. It's far from it."

"So what about the Lakers? Never lost a game?"

"Don't talk about seriousness, who wouldn't brag?"

"That's right, I will also say that the Knicks lost to the Lakers last time because Lu Shaojie didn't play seriously."

"Lakers fans always have 1 reasons. If you don't believe me, wait until the Lakers lose."

"Haha."

Before the start of the game, the fans of the two teams fought first.

The game will be broadcast live across the United States.

The pre-match critique session.

Barkley: "I think the Lakers will win today, and James will teach Lu Shaojie a lesson."

O'Neill: "When you say that, the Lakers are hanging. Everyone knows that your predictions are often the opposite."

Smith: "I support the Knicks. You talk about James all the time, but why are you unwilling to admit a fact? In my opinion, the current Lu Shaojie has surpassed James' strength."

"No no no."

O'Neal shook his head again and again, "In my opinion, among all the active players, no one can surpass James, let alone Lu Shaojie."

Smith rebutted him: "Don't you know? Lu Shaojie is far ahead in the MVP list. Where is James? Fifth?"

Barkley interjected, "I said brother, your remarks are dangerous, be careful and you will get into trouble."

In the Knicks locker room.

"Brothers, we must win this game today to defend the dignity of our home court."

Randall is encouraging his teammates.

"That's right, now we are not afraid of any team, no matter who we face, we can win."

"Then let's prove ourselves and shut up those who look down on us."

"come on!"

"Definitely!"

Under the eyes of everyone, the game began.

The Lakers got the ball first.

Schroeder holds the ball, James plays off the ball.

This is what has changed for the Lakers this season.

When James and Schroder are on the court at the same time, Schroder plays the first position and James plays the third position.

However, in the last game against the Knicks, Schroeder was blown away by Lu Shaojie, and he had to let James play the first position again, and it was difficult to win.

As soon as today's game opened, the Lakers came up with such a lineup again, and it seems that it is difficult to give up this lineup.

After all, Schroder's personal offensive ability is very strong. Having such a person on the court can relieve a lot of pressure on James and Davis.

It's a pity.

Especially during the long regular season.

And today's strong battle is the time to test the quality of the lineup.

Facing Lu Shaojie's defense, Schroeder tried to break through several times, but to no avail.

In desperation, Schroeder passed the ball to James.

James singled Burks, turned over a jumper, and scored.

0:2
Lu Shaojie took possession of the ball, and Pope stepped forward to mark him.

Lu Shaojie took a dribble of the ball, pulled up a jumper, and scored.

2:2
Schroeder still didn't give up, he dribbled the ball continuously in front of Lu Shaojie, looking for breakthrough opportunities.

After wasting eight seconds, Schroder passed the ball to Davis.

Davis easily wiped Robinson, turned and dunked.

2:4
Lu Shaojie suddenly accelerated and broke through Pope's defense. James came to cover the defense, and Lu Shaojie passed the ball to Randall who was open in the corner.

Randall made a shot.

A three-pointer was scored.

5:4
In the first quarter of the game, the offensive efficiency of the two teams was very high, and the scores rose alternately.

36:34
The Knicks led by two points and entered the second quarter.

At the beginning of this quarter, the Knicks were all off the bench.

The Lakers are led by Davis, plus Harrell, Caruso, Kuzma, Tucker.

Such a lineup is even stronger than the main lineup of many teams.

The Lakers overtook the score.

Then Lu Shaojie came on the court, and the Lakers also made substitutions. James replaced Davis and Morris replaced Tucker.

The two teams returned to the balance of power in the first quarter.

tie.

overtake.

Draw again.

62:62
At the end of the first half, the two teams returned to the same starting line.

In the second half of the game, the situation changed suddenly.

Relying on Lu Shaojie's matchup advantage, the New York Knicks frequently tore apart the opponent's defense.

The Lakers players have no feel at all, and they can't score no matter how they shoot.

In 2 minutes, the Knicks played a wave of 10:2 offensive, widening the point difference.

After the Lakers called a timeout, it still didn't work.

The Knicks played another wave of 8:2, widening the point difference to fourteen points.

The Lakers called a timeout again, but it was still useless.

For the rest of the third quarter, the Knicks continued to expand their lead.

98:80
The New York Knicks entered the fourth quarter with an eighteen-point lead.

"This is the Lakers?"

"That's James?"

"Harell with a beautiful face!"

"Ha ha!"

"The Lakers did a great job!"

"Comfortable!"

"Are the Lakers fans still stubborn?"

In the online live broadcast room, there were too many gloating fans.

They come from different camps, but they have one thing in common.

Either they don't like James, or they are fans who hate James.

Or hate the Lakers team.

No matter how their home team is playing, as long as the Lakers play badly, they are happy.

If the Lakers lose one day, they must celebrate that day.

(End of this chapter)