Basketball K God

Chapter 68 Determination to Win

As for the Kings, it is much worse. The team has no top 5 talented men in the first round. Currently, the ones with the greatest potential are Jason Thompson, the 12th pick in the first round this year, and Hawes, the 10th pick in the first round last year. And this year's NCAA's MOP, who was the 28th pick in the first round of this year, thanked Kai.

So, if you don't know the goods, you are afraid of comparing goods. The talents and potentials of the two teams are not at the same level. Of course, the difference in combat power is not that big.

——It takes time for talents to be realized!
On November 11, the Kings played at Sleep Train Arena.

As the team's first home game of the regular season this season, the attendance rate of the arena is not bad, but it is far from full.There is no way, this team has no superstars with box office appeal, and the record is sloppy. If the attendance rate at home this season can maintain this level, the team management will probably wake up laughing when they fall asleep.

Many fans of the Kings feel that no matter what the team's away record is, at home, this team has not lost this season, and they hope to see the team win at home.

During shooting practice before the game, Xie Kai and Arthur embraced sweetly.When old teammates meet, they inevitably have to joke with each other.Coincidentally, when the two drafted, one was the 27th pick in the first round and the other was the 28th pick in the first round, and then they switched clubs.It's just that Xie Kai was traded again later.

"Darrell, you and Mario are both on the starting lineup, it's really enviable!" Xie Kai smiled and punched Arthur lightly on the chest.

Arthur smiled and said, "Mr. Xie, don't forget that although you won the MOP, you must know that in Kansas, Mario and I are the starters!"

"Not to mention, you guys were really starting at the time. Thinking about it this way, it's not surprising that you two are starting in your respective teams now." Xie Kai said.

"That's, alas... It's a pity that Russell is also our starter, but he can't get a contract in the NBA!" Arthur said, feeling a little sorry for his old teammates.

Xie Kai knew that the "Russell" Arthur was referring to was Russell Robinson, the senior brother in Kansas.They played together in the summer league for the Rockets in the summer, but after the summer league ended, he was not able to stay.

Xie Kai is looking forward to this game. He is ready. As long as he has the opportunity to play, he must work hard to help the team win the game and end the 4-game losing streak.

In addition to wanting to win, there is Mayo, who is known as "the strongest No. 2 in the NCAA", on the opposite team. He wants to find an opportunity to compete with him.

The commentators for this game are Kenny Smith and Reggie Miller.

"Reggie, Sacramento is back at home, what do you think is the possibility of them ending their losing streak in this game?" Kenny Smith asked.

"I think the possibility is still very high. Memphis is also a young team. There is a big gap between home and away performances this season. Their performance on the road is far worse than at home. If Sacramento can play steadily, they will win the game." The odds are going to be great!" Reggie Miller said.

In this game, the starting lineup of the Kings at home is: center - Spencer Hawes, power forward - Mitch Moore, small forward - John Salmons, shooting guard - Kevin Martin, point guard —Benno Udri.

The starting lineup of the Grizzlies in the away game is: center - Marc Gasol, power forward - Darrell Arthur, small forward - Rudy Gay, shooting guard - OJ Mayo, point guard - Mike Conley.

The Grizzlies' starting lineup is all young people, and the oldest Marc Gasol is not yet 24 years old.

As soon as the first quarter came up, the two teams played fiercely, and everyone wanted to win the game.But in the first half of the first quarter, although the game was fierce and you came and went, the shooting percentage of the two teams was not very high.

Mayo, the No. [-] pick of the Grizzlies, was facing the king's core Kevin Martin, and he was worthy of him. The two launched a fierce confrontation.

Xie Kai is cheering for his teammates from the bench. Even if he does not play, he must pass on his belief in winning to his teammates.

Kevin Martin played for a long time in the first quarter, and Xie Kai was called by head coach Reggie Tois until 1 minute and 20 seconds left in the first quarter.

Xie Kai has been waiting for a long time, and finally waited for him to play.

At this time, the score on the court was 19:17, and the Kings at home led by 2 points.

Bobby Jackson dribbled over, and under Lowry's defense, he successfully dribbled to the frontcourt.

Bobby Brown came out to catch the ball, held the ball with the help of a screen, broke through, and gave it to Xie Kai in the right corner.

Xie Kai received the ball and broke through Bobby Jackson at the top of the arc again. The latter also broke through, and then divided Xie Kai who had reached the bottom line of the left wing.

Thank you for the catch-and-shoot jump shot—yes!
At 21:17, the Kings extended their lead to 4 points.

"Kane Xie has practiced in a few games, and now his shots are much more decisive than before!" Kenny Smith said.

"Rookies need trust. Coach Reggie Tois still trusts Kane in this regard." Reggie Miller said.

On the Grizzlies side, Lowry broke through and wanted to pass an alley-oop to the "helicopter" Warrick under the basket, but he played too big and the ball went directly to the backboard.

Xie Kaifei received the rebound and gave it to Bobby Jackson for a counterattack.

The Kings made a fast break on the third line, and Bobby Jackson advanced from the middle to Xie Kai, who quickly scored in the frontcourt.

Xie Kai caught the ball and dribbled two steps, attracting Bobby Brown on the other side of the defense.

Bobby Brown catches the ball and shoots a 3-pointer - there it is!
国王队将比分改写为24:17，领先优势扩大到7分！他们在这不到1分钟的时间里，打出了一波5:0的小高潮。

"Sacramento's second team has played an offensive climax. Kane and the others seem to be playing more decisively and efficiently than Kerry and the others." Kenny Smith said.

"The home team's desire to win is stronger! Looking at the expressions of the Kings players, they all have an attitude of fighting to the end!" Reggie Miller said.

"Isn't that right, this is not playing the regular season, it's almost like playing a tiebreaker in the playoffs!" Kenny Smith laughed.

Grizzlies coach Makia Faroni wanted to call a timeout to break the opponent's momentum, but looking at the game time, there was not much left.After thinking about it, he still gave up the plan to suspend.

At this time, there are 31 seconds left before the end of the first quarter.

Lowry dribbles over slowly, spending time at the top of the arc.

When there were 10 seconds left in the attack time, he started, using his speed, forced the old guard Bobby Jackson, and caused the opponent's foul.

Lowry went to the free throw line due to the number of fouls.

Lowry made two free throws, and the point difference between the two sides was narrowed to 5 points left.

At this time, there are 12.7 seconds left before the end of the first quarter!
　Chapter 5 continues tomorrow!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)