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Chapter 808 Expedition to Texas (Part [-])
Lost to the defending champion Lakers in the opening game, then lost to the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, and then returned to the home opener and was reversed by the Blazers again. The Clippers, who have lost three consecutive games, did not start the new season smoothly.

The more unfortunate news for the team is that they will start a consecutive away game next, and it is also recognized as the most difficult away game in the league-Texas.

The Clippers will challenge the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets in back-to-back games.

Such a schedule is indeed cruel for the Clippers.

But Lan Shengli never used the unfavorable schedule as an excuse for the three-game losing streak.

After a private interview with Sterling's boss, Lan Shengli, who was in the video hall, watched and analyzed the previous game video with the team's video analyst and coaching team.

If you want to find out the problem of the team today, it seems that you have to analyze it from the game.

"Maybe we can adjust the starting lineup, Johnson's defense is good, but his outside shooting ability is really problematic, he can't space the team, and after the ball is in his hands, he is basically dead. , This really affects our offensive efficiency~!!"

The video analyst said.

Lan Shengli listened and nodded.

Because he had also worked as a video analyst before, Lan Shengli knew that the other party's analysis was reasonable.

"I still think it's really unreasonable to let such a young and inexperienced lineup start. We need to make the team more experienced~!!"

The assistant coach said.

"I think we can put Novak in the third position and take Johnson down, or transfer Thornton to the third position, put Gooden in the fourth position to start, and let Johnson play as a substitute~!!"

The assistant coach continued.

Lan Shengli frowned, nodded, and continued to think.

"Okay, let's try this lineup in the training match~!"

Lan Shengli said.

"Hey~, now I finally know who the most important player in this team is now~!!"

Lan Shengli sighed as he thought of Brand.

"Swipe~!!"

"Swipe~!!"

"Click~, brush~!!"

Here Brand is already wearing training clothes, and is doing simple shooting training in the training hall.

The hit rate is still very high.

Looking at Brand seems to have no problem, but it will definitely be a long time before his comeback.

If NBA players want to come back, they must reach a certain game state and competitive state. Otherwise, even if they recover, they can only wait.

"Did you go for a review recently~?!"

Here Lan Shengli has also arrived at the training hall, walked up to Brand, and asked.

"I've gone, it's okay. The rehabilitator said that the comeback time may be brought forward, but I definitely won't be able to fight before Christmas~"

Brand continued to shoot the basket and said.

"Oh, that's it~"

Lan Shengli nodded and said.

"But next week I should be able to do some half-court three-on-three confrontational training~"

Brand continued.

"That was really a leaping moment in the recovery stage~!!"

Lan Shengli sighed.

"Yeah, the team has lost three games in a row, I can't wait to come back now~"

Brand also sighed.

"The management also puts a lot of pressure on you~!"

Brand continued to ask.

"Yeah, if we continue to lose like this, we may soon book the No. [-] pick for next year, haha~!!"

Lan Shengli shook his head, sighed with a smile.

"Isn't this in line with your idea of ​​reconstruction~!"

"Swipe~!!"

Brand continued talking, and the ball went into the net.

"Don't tease me, if you have accumulated a certain amount of talent and still can't win, then even if the team has 10 champions, what's the use~?!"

Lan Shengli continued to shake his head and talk.

"The next two games will be tough games. If you play back-to-back against the Mavericks and Rockets, if you lose five games in a row, do you think you can keep your coaching position~?!"

"But who arranged this damn schedule~?! Only one of the five games in the opening season is at home. It's really sad~"

After stopping the shooting practice, Brand wiped his sweat on the collar of his vest, asking and sighing.

"Five consecutive losses will never happen. Although both opponents are very strong, I am confident that I can win~!!"

Lan Shengli said firmly.

"I hope, bless you~!!"

Brand sighed.

"Let's gather together, we will play two group confrontations in the afternoon,,,"

Soon, Lan Shengli organized training and adjusted the starting lineup according to the previous plan of the coaching staff.

Hill, Harden, Thornton, Gooden and Jordan serve as the starting team.

And Blake, Novak, Johnson, Russell Butler and Camby as the bench.

"Perhaps this is called emergency medical treatment. Remove Johnson and take Gooden. The starting lineup is taller and has stronger shooting ability, but it's hard to say whether the defensive end can perform as it should. , let’s see the effect~”

Lan Shengli sighed.

"How is it~?! Are you confident in the next two battles in Texas~?!"

Here the general manager came to the training hall in person, stood beside Lan Shengli, and asked.

"Want to hear the truth~?!"

Lan Shengli watched the players training intently and asked.

"Of course~!!"

The general manager said.

"The Mavericks have been in excellent form since the start of the game. They have already won three consecutive victories, and it is still at home. It is very difficult for us to win. We have to fight as much as possible. Therefore, your management must prepare for a four-game losing streak. If you come to the Rockets, because of the reimbursement of Yao Ming's racing car, maybe we and the opponent will be in a [-]-[-] situation. However, considering that back-to-back battles are a big test for the physical fitness of the players, it is also very difficult, but I believe the team To be able to win the game against the Rockets~!!"

Lan Shengli said.

"This is indeed the truth. At this stage, I don't ask the team to be upset or anything. As long as we can beat those who are not as strong as us, that's enough~!!"

The general manager responded.

"We pick soft persimmons, and the other party thinks the same way, so there is no difference, but I hope the management can be more patient. On the premise of seeing the team lose, it is best to still see young players. Our progress, this is more important, although we can't win in the present, but we aim for the future~!!"

Lan Shengli continued to speak.

"Your eloquence is still as good as ever, but I'll say something ugly, Mr. Sterling doesn't seem to have much patience, it's best to end the losing streak as soon as possible, otherwise, it's hard for me to help you~ !!"

This is a friendly reminder from the general manager.

(End of this chapter)