ace marshal

Chapter 889 Rapidly Falling Ranking
"Johnson serves, and the rest of the players are lined up. It's a very classic serving tactic. The ball is given to Blake. Here, Novak tries to catch the ball. Blake hesitates, and it is given to Harden. There are less than five seconds left. ~!!, Harden did not choose a super long three-pointer, Harden suddenly accelerated the breakthrough with the ball, passed Artest, Harden held the ball and was about to layup, three seconds~!!, three Lakers players recovered the basket Down but it seemed too late, Harden took off, two seconds~!!, a layup opportunity that was already open, the last second~!!!, Harden passed the ball~!!, Novak opened three outside The chance to score~!! Novak finished quickly, made a hasty shot, the time is up~!!!, brush~!!!”

With the suffocating and passionate commentary of the live commentator at the Staples Center, the game between the Clippers and the Lakers is over.

Harden did not choose a layup at the last moment, but distributed the ball. Although Novak hit a three-pointer, when Novak received the ball, the timer had already reset to zero, the shot was invalid, and the goal was scored. It is naturally invalid.

"The Clippers failed to complete the last attack, and even failed to complete the shot~!!, If there is one more second, the Clippers can kill the Lakers~!!"

The commentary continued to speak passionately.

Harden remained calm at that time, even thinking about passing the ball, and he was a little confused whether it was a selfless spirit with an overall view, or a performance of not being able to take responsibility bravely.

In short, at that moment, Harden was thinking about the lore, not the absolute tie.

Harden sat just outside the baseline, with his head buried between his legs, looking very lost and frustrated.

The teammates stepped forward to pull Harden up, but Harden didn't respond.

The team worked hard all night, but in the end they couldn't run the time, which is really a pity.

"Every time you play against each other, you can feel the progress of you and your team. This is really rare. Keep going~!! Young people~!!"

Here, the Zen master held Lan Shengli's hand, patted Lan Shengli's shoulder, pressed it against Lan Shengli's ear, and encouraged him softly.

"Thank you, I will try my best~!"

Lan Shengli just nodded and answered simply.

Lan Shengli's last attack strategy obviously worked.

In 7.2 seconds of offensive time, the Clippers got two very good shots, and both came from Harden.

The first one is the moment after Blake passed the ball and Artest hadn't bypassed the screen, Harden had an open opportunity two meters from the three-point line.

Perhaps Harden thought that such a shot was too hasty, so he didn't choose to make a shot. In such a situation, he can immediately,
The second is the open layup opportunity after Harden's breakthrough and before the help defense is in place. If Harden resolutely chooses to layup instead of passing the ball at that moment, it will really drag the game into overtime.

Although the Clippers didn't have much advantage in overtime, it could at least show that Lan Shengli's tactical arrangement had a decisive effect.

But that's how the game is, it's over when it's over, and it's impossible to start over.

Perhaps for Harden, if there is such an opportunity next time, Harden may attack the basket more resolutely.

"Get up, get up like a man, it's not scary to lose, it's scary to be afraid of losing~!!!"

Here Lan Shengli greeted the coaches and players of the Lakers, came to the field, stretched out his hand to Harden, and said.

Harden hesitated for a moment, raised his head, and looked at Lan Shengli with innocent little eyes, just like a stray cat looked at Lan Shengli with the expression of looking at its owner when it was adopted.

Harden grabbed Lan Shengli's arm and stood up,
"Sorry, coach, I let you down again~!!"

Harden said as he followed Lan Shengli to the player tunnel.

"It's okay, remember this feeling, next time there is a similar situation, I believe you will know how to deal with it~"

Lan Shengli comforted them, and the master and apprentice slowly disappeared in the player tunnel.

Although the Clippers lost to the Lakers and extended the longest losing streak of the season to 8 games, as far as this game is concerned, the Clippers' young players definitely have a lot to gain.

Especially Harden, for young players, after experiencing such a regrettable moment, it may really be as Lan Shengli said, and the future will be much more determined.

Lan Shengli would also rather hope that such a thing happens in the regular season, rather than in the future playoffs, or even the finals.

After all, every young player has to pay tuition, and he must understand that growing up in the professional league of the NBA must pay a considerable price~
"Papapa~!!, I am very satisfied with everyone's performance tonight. Although I still lost in the end, I can already feel your growth and progress. This is more important than the outcome of the game itself ~!!, everyone is united, I believe that the end of the losing streak is only a matter of time, and it is inevitable for the Clippers to rise again ~!!"

Lan Shengli returned to the locker room, applauding and encouraging the players.

After the simple encouragement, I immediately participated in the post-match press conference.

"Did Harden's last pass be arranged by the coaching staff during the team timeout~?!"

The reporter here immediately asked the topic that should be the most interesting topic to the outside world.

"We have arranged a very successful tactic, but it is a pity that the time is late. I am responsible for it. I should simplify some of the previous links, and maybe I can leave more time for maneuvering~!!"

Lan Shengli replied.

It seems that Lan Shengli is going to take the blame for Harden.

If you do this, it may reduce Harden's psychological pressure.

"The team has lost eight games in a row, and has reached the No.13 position in the Western Conference. After the All-Star Game, it has only 2 wins and 15 losses. May I ask what makes the Clippers so difficult now~?! How can the team get out? The current predicament~?!"

The reporter continued to ask.

"Although I don't want to use injuries as an excuse, you have to know that when our team was fully staffed, we were No.6 in the West, and then Brand was reimbursed for the season, and Jamison in exchange has not recovered well. It went well, so we have been battling injuries all season, and this situation makes the team very passive~!!"

Lan Shengli said.

"Additionally, the ups and downs of some young players are relatively large, so the team's performance also has ups and downs. After all, today's Clippers are a team dominated by young players. The performance of young players is good or bad, which is the team's strength. The barometer of victory and defeat~”

Lan Shengli continued to speak.

"Since we were able to fight the defending champion until the last moment, it means that we may not be far from ending our losing streak, haha~"

Lan Shengli continued to reply with a smile.

From sixth in the West to No.13 in the West today, the Clippers are like a roller coaster at the top of the mountain, and their rankings are falling rapidly.

(End of this chapter)