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Chapter 96 Staples Center First Blood!

January 11, Los Angeles, Staples Center Arena.

In the 99/00 season, the Lakers opened their home game against the Kings.

The battle between the top two teams in the offensive league is full of highlights, and it will be broadcast live by TNT radio station.

Home team locker room.

Li Mu opened the door and went in, said hello, and immediately boosted morale and said, "First of all, the championship ring will be awarded tonight, we can't lose, let the Kings ruin the game.

Then, this battle, or the first battle of the new arena, will be recorded in the history of the Lakers team. The owner Buss and the management have issued a must-win order. We have only one way to win.

Therefore, everyone calm down and put all their energy on the court. "

The players were in a hurry to choose, not because they were eager to play, but because they wanted to get their championship rings.

"Let's talk about our opponents tonight. The Kings were the top three in the league in offensive firepower last season. This season, as Princeton's tactics mature, it is very likely that they will climb above the Lakers.

So, we have to pull them off and put them on the ground.

The next defensive tactic is to prevent the Kings from playing happily.

Putting restrictions on the Princeton tactics of the Kings, we blocked the penalty area and let the Kings play in the sky. "

Li Mu continued to play the same way as last season. If the table is not broken, there is no need to replace it.

Li Mu didn't say about offensive tactics, so don't ask.

The question is to pull it all away and hand over the damn basketball to O'Neal and Kobe to play.

You said you can't open up the offensive space?
Isn't Kobe playing off the ball?
In the locker room of the visiting team, the head coach Adelman had a very relaxed face and directly threw a question to the players.

"What is the true meaning of Princeton tactics?
Some players didn't understand after playing for a whole season, and some players just came here and felt very confused. "

Adelman paused and continued.

"Okay, now the opportunity is in front of you. The Lakers are the defending champions. Needless to say, they are strong. As long as you defeat such an opponent in this game, you will be able to understand the spirit of Princeton tactics and the original intention when they invented Princeton tactics. !"

"For that, tonight, the Lakers must die.

We have to do our best to defeat the opponent in front of us, just to see how far the king is from his championship throne? "

Adelman threw out the chicken soup, and after finishing speaking, after the players clapped their hands to boost morale, he immediately played on time, and the game was about to start.

Staples Center Arena.

At this time, fans and spectators entered the stadium early, and there were no empty seats.

On the field, the signature of the Lakers, the cheerleaders are using their amorous dancing to warm up the arena.

At the same time, on the big screen, the historical records of the Lakers and the wonderful story of the Lakers winning the championship last season were played, so as to better allow fans and audiences to regain their sense of belonging to the Lakers in this new arena.

Immediately afterwards, tonight's protagonists, the players came out, and Ginobili, with flowing long hair, was the first to come out.

A tsunami of applause and cheers resounded throughout the arena, and Ginobili couldn't help being stunned.

Kobe Bryant, who played second to last, pushed the atmosphere to the peak. The arena seemed to be shaking due to an earthquake.

O'Neill finally played the finale, and the atmosphere of the climax can come twice.

Before the start of the game, the Lakers were the champions of the 98/99 season.

First of all, harvest your own championship ring.

Hosted by Lakers owner Jerry Buss and general manager West, they awarded championship rings to players and coaches.

O'Neill and Kobe, both for the first time, after kissing the rings on their hands.

O'Neal was emotional, hugged Kobe, and waved to the fans.

When Li Mu received his own one, he couldn't help but kissed it.

Derek Harper, who retired, came to the scene happily and took away his championship ring.

In other words, in the future, Sun Dasheng and Sun Yue played 10 times in a total of 28 minutes, scored 6 points, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 turnovers, and also received the championship ring.

Therefore, players who transfer midway or at the end of the season also have their own championship rings.

Jones, Campbell, Curry's father, Shaw Lucas, none of them can be without a ring.

After the award was completed, the Lakers players showed to the fans, and after enjoying the applause and cheers, the game went directly to the start of the game.

The Lakers started with five players, and Li Mu was on the blacksmith team.

Billups, Kobe, Bowen, Big Ben, O'Neal.

As soon as the appearance of the first five irons came out, the fans and audience outside the stadium started to make noise again.

There were booing and booing laughter.

In terms of strength, recognition belongs to recognition, and there will be no compromise on the aspect of appearance.

On the commentary stage, Mike Breen and groom Albert also laughed.

"The players and fans of the Lakers seem to fit together and interact in a unique way, and this is a team that is showing signs of building a dynasty.

Let's take a look at the Kings, the shooting guard Tariq Abdulwahad left last season, and the powerful Nick Anderson joined, and the starting five tigers..."

Point guard Jason Williams, small forward Collis Williams, shooting guard Nick Anderson, power forward Chris Webber, and center Verati Divac.

beep~~
The whistle sounded.

There was no suspense in the jump ball, and O'Neal beat Divac to get the first attack for the Lakers.

Billups controlled the ball to the frontcourt, remembering the agreement with Li Mu.

In the first ten games of the regular season, if his three-point shooting percentage reaches 40%, he will get unlimited shooting rights.

His heart was full of fire, but he didn't shoot indiscriminately. He was as steady as him, and hoisted the basketball to O'Neal under the basket.

Divac had a painful look on his face. He could see that O'Neill had gained weight again.

In terms of strength, it is estimated to be so terrifying!
Bang-!
Divac has no power to parry at all, O'Neal cuts open the space, turns around and pulls the ball and jumps up.

boom--!
O'Neal hit a dunk and scored first blood at the Staples Center.

0 to 2! !
Off the court, Li Mu nodded.

In Li Mu's previous life, the 99/00 season was regarded as O'Neal's peak season, and he became unstoppable.

All his statistics are improving, averaging 29.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3 blocks per game, which is so strong that it makes people desperate.

Divac's defense, except that his weight looks similar to that of O'Neal, the only bright spot left is Pengci.

In other words, if the Kings want to beat O'Neal and the Lakers, they never rely on defense, but offense.

Jason Williams didn't play tactics, he was tactics.

The frontcourt dribbled the ball past Billups, went inside, pulled the ball and shook for a layup.

After attracting the Lakers' defense, he didn't even look at it, and threw the basketball behind him.

Chris Webber, who followed up, jumped up after catching the ball, and with a bang, he dunked the basketball into the hoop on top of Ben's head.

2 to 2! !
"The Kings' offensive strength is not only based on Princeton's tactics, but also has many offensive stars in the team.

Jason's breakthrough goal is very beautiful! said Mike Breen.

On the field, the Lakers were attacking, and Billups showed off the breakthrough skills he practiced in the summer.

He made good use of his physical talent, used his strong physique, knocked away Jason Williams, went inside, pulled the ball up, and sent the basketball into the basket with a small throw.

2 to 4! !
Looking back, the Kings attack.

Jason Williams didn't wave any more, handed the basketball to Webber who was pulled up to the high position, then cut into the basket, circled to the right corner, and hit the Lakers' back door at any time.

At this time, the Lakers shrank the inside line, O'Neal guarded the penalty area, and Big Ben swept aside, and did not pull out to defend.

The outside players use their mobility to switch defenses.

Chris Webber puts up an offensive triple threat and sees Bowen defending him.

Immediately take a step forward with the dribble, in the horn area, set up a jumper and make a two-point shot.

Swish-!
4 to 4! !
None of the "Four Great Fronts" is easy to guard against.

It is said that O'Neal has reached the peak this season, and Chris Webber is not far from his peak.

In the second year of joining the Kings, in Li Mu's previous life, his scoring average increased from 20 points to 24.5 points per game, and his shooting percentage was 48.3%.

With this shooting rate, he is not a basket-rushing power forward, and he can be said to be accurate in the mid-range shot.

"The Lakers' defense seems to have no intention of giving up the penalty area.

Webber made a perfect shot and immediately broke the Lakers' defense. ’ said groom Albert.

"The Lakers will continue to defend like this, depending on Webber's staying power.

Can you blow it up, the Lakers' perimeter defense? "

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(End of this chapter)