I'm king in the basket

Chapter 307 Orlando's Fat Stills

On March 3, the Raptors beat the bottom Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference.

A day later, he killed the Eagles back to back and won three consecutive victories.

Two days later, the Raptors challenged the Nets in an away game. Li Xing's killing never stopped from the beginning to the end, and the final decision was made at the last minute.

Four in a row.

Returning to the home court, they will face the Bulls and Magic in a row.

First is the Bulls. Derrick Rose has fluctuated due to injury this season.

Kind of like Curry, he's a little bit better than Curry, he hasn't had a serious injury that's costing the season yet.

That night, Rose was in a very poor state. He took 28 shots and scored 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists with a 5% shooting rate. The Bulls also suffered a big defeat.

So far, the Raptors have won five consecutive victories.

With a record of 39 wins and 3 losses, they aspire to the top of the combat power list, and no team can threaten their position.

Some people even say that if this season is not a shrinking season, the Raptors can even challenge the 96/72 of the 10 Bulls.

It was destined to never happen.

Since this season is a shrinking season, the regular season only has 66 games. Even if the Raptors win all 66 games, they cannot surpass the Bulls' record.

What's more, they have lost 3 games.

For them, consolidating their rankings and adjusting their rotations to prevent injuries is the most important thing next.

The Magic landed at Pearson International Airport.

This season, the Magic can be described as precarious.

Howard and the team's soap opera has been on for an entire season.

After the lockout, "Where is Howard going?" is one of the hot topics in the NBA.

The Magic started with 11 wins and 4 losses. Everyone believed that they would have a good record and keep Howard in Orlando.

With Ryan Anderson and Howard forming the perfect frontcourt duo and the guards not too bad, it was thought the Orlando Magic might look like the 2008 Lakers -- the year Bryant desperately wanted to leave the Lakers, but they But unknowingly won the first place in the Western Conference.

Unfortunately, the Magic's good start is not a strong proof of the team's recovery.

The schedule during this period was very favorable to them, and they did not beat their opponents by a big score in the victories.

Fans are willing to attribute the Magic's previous success to Howard's superficial dominance, but they don't know that he still has many subtle ways behind it to affect the team's trend.

Howard is still a very good player.He ranks seventh in PER and has the second-highest rebounding rate in the NBA.But he seems to rely too much on talent to play, especially on defense.

Although the Magic's defensive ability is average, the team's defense has been doing well because Howard has provided a solid backing for the defense.

However, this season, Howard did not assist his teammates very well. In terms of numbers, the Magic only ranked 16th in defensive efficiency.

The team's internal conflicts, lazy Howard, and chaotic management all made the Magic collapse.

Now, they have come to Toronto, ready to challenge the strongest team in the league.

That night, Airline Center Arena.

That night, there were as many as ten members of the witch troupe who appeared in the airline center arena.

Charlize Theron recently finished filming a movie, and she missed Li Xing so much that she announced a ten-day break.

Moreover, she will also attend Bargnani's wedding as Li Xing's female companion.

If you want to ask why Li Xing didn't bring other people along, the answer is also very simple, because everyone doesn't want to turn Bargnani's wedding into a bloody wedding like Robb Stark.

Men's jealousy is a magical thing, once ignited, it is difficult to extinguish.

"Dwight, if no one really wants you, you can consider the basic salary to vote. I am willing to teach you how to win the championship."

Li Xing knew about Howard's recent farce, and made a joke with him as soon as they met.

Howard snorted and said, "No one wants me? The Nets, Lakers, and Celtics are all vying for me. I won't come to Toronto if the price is high. I can win the championship by myself. Whoever gets me will be the president." Champion favorite, if you understand me!"

"Really? Since getting you can make you a favorite for the championship, why doesn't the Magic want you?"

Li Xing retorted indifferently.

"This is a short-sighted team, a team that even I can't lead them to a title, they're hopeless, if you understand me."

Li Xing really couldn't understand this kind of thing.

He suddenly remembered what happened next, the Lakers will form F4 next season.

However, the Lakers F4 did not dominate the league as the outside world expected.

Li Xing only read the news, but he didn't know what happened afterwards.

The game is about to start, and the commentator on the sidelines is also interrupting the current situation of the two teams.

"The Raptors have started their fourth winning streak this season. They are gaining momentum. If the Magic can't perform at a super level, there is not much suspense in this game."

With the rise of the Raptors, Angus' waist has also hardened a lot, and he can say whatever he wants.

The guest commentator tonight is also interesting. His name is Jeff Van Gundy. Chinese fans remember him as Yao Mai Rockets. He built that Rockets team into a team similar to the Knicks in the 90s.

Focus on defense, slow pace, ugly game.

What American fans remember him is those fragments that have passed for a long time.

Van Gundy has some ties to the Magic.

The current head coach of the Magic, Stan Van Gundy, is the older brother of Jeff Van Gundy.

Players from both sides stepped onto the LOGO.

"We could see both players on the floor, the Raptors started with Lucky Lee, DeMar DeRozan, Andrea Bargnani, Tony Allen and Jose Calderon. "

"Magic is also full of familiar faces."

Li Xing came to the sidelines and found JJ Redick. He didn't expect this guy to be with the Magic.

"Very well, one more reason to blow your asses out tonight."

After seeing Redick, Li Xing said happily.

"what?"

Redick is very disgusted with Li Xing, even if the other party has achieved the best achievements, he will not recognize it.

"It's nothing, wait to die."

Li Xing had nothing to say to this racist. Even if Howard blossomed tonight, he would never make it easier for Redick.

"Tony, please guard against JJ Redick."

Li Xing rarely made such a request.

Even if he met people like Durant and Kobe, he would not make such a request. Why target Redick?

He didn't ask, and relied on his own reasoning. He came to the conclusion that Redick might have offended Li Xing.

"Snapped!"

Li Xing won the jump ball.

"Jose, leave me alone!"

After working together for so long, Calderon knew what Li Xing meant.

He gave up the opening offense, he had other things to do.

Li Xing gestured to Tony Allen.

Seeing Li Xing's gesture, Allen slammed into Redick suddenly. This foul was on the edge of the referee's scale.

Redick was about to catch up when an unimaginably tough body blocked his way forward.

Redick wanted to squeeze through, but the result of taking the initiative to exert force was to be completely bounced away.

He couldn't hit it at all, but was completely crushed by Li Xing.

Redick fell to the ground, and Allen followed Calderon's pass, made a poor dribble to the basket, and scored a layup.

Is it so simple?
Tony Allen couldn't believe it was real.

"Is this your defense?" Bargnani sneered.

Howard said angrily, "That's not my fault!"

"Really?" Bargnani pointed at the innocent Anderson: "Do you expect him to help defend?"

Howard's state is out of order, it's obvious.

He does not regard guarding the penalty area as his main responsibility as before, and the turmoil outside the court has affected his on-the-spot performance.

Van Gundy was not satisfied with Warcraft's defense just now: "Dwight, you must move and protect the penalty area!"

A look of impatience flashed across Howard's face.

He doesn't like being yelled at, he hates this fat man who keeps yelling at him.

This season is Howard's character collapse season. He has always shown himself as a good boy, and this image has brought him great pressure.

He has to take this into consideration in everything he does.

Now he no longer needs to take care of other people's feelings, he has to be himself, he can do whatever he wants, he has the highest talent, he has excellent combat power, and he is the top two center in the league.

Who wouldn't want him but the Raptors?

"Damn it, don't you want to trap me here!"

Howard intended to attack, but Li Xing stuck him outside the paint and couldn't move.

Instead, Anderson, who was ridiculed by Bargnani, responded with a pick-and-roll and then a cut to the basket.

Li Xing was not there, it was all thanks to Bargnani's help in defense.

Everyone on earth knows that Bargnani's defense is like air, it does not exist.

Under his defense, Anderson took the ball in one hand, made a backhand layup and successfully scored.

"Even if you are the No. [-] pick, if you dare to underestimate me, I will make you suffer."

Anderson's expression was indifferent, and he sent out his gauntlet with a sinking face.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

Bargnani really did not expect Anderson to challenge him?

who is he? The No. 2006 pick in [-], Aldridge understand?Roy understand?Guy understand?These people are all behind him!

What about Anderson?A mediocre first-round pick, the kite guy who can only rely on one-handed shooting to gain a foothold in the league (as if he is not the same), if he hadn't encountered a competitor like Tian Tianyi, he would not have been able to get a place in the Nets, let alone in the The NBA stands firm.

How dare you challenge me now?
More than ten seconds later, Bargnani made a low post attack against Anderson, and fought back forcefully.

"This is the strength of the No. [-] pick. You are still hundreds of years away!"

After all, Bargnani made a low-to-explosive victory gesture towards the audience.

(End of this chapter)