New Century Basketball Frenzy

Chapter 314 Sinking the Clippers
The Clippers were really smashed into a wreck by Zhang Yi.Their defense didn't return to normal until the second half. Before that, they blindly learned from Duncan, but lost the experience they had found to be suitable for Clippers players.

This cannot be said to be a problem with the Clippers coach's tactics. After all, the strength gap between the two teams is on the table.

The Pacers really pushed the Lakers to a desperate situation in the previous game, and they really have to talk about the quality of the players.The Clippers' starting five should be at least a little better than Duncan's rotation players.

Of course, this is just the result he took for granted, because once a player enters the rotation, it is difficult for others to discover his own brilliance.

The players of the Pacers are actually examples of this. Even though they may have advantages of one kind or another, at least they are not very obvious now.

In the first half, Zhang Yi had already scored the points from the entire game. This is the difference in strength between the two teams under this style of play.

Although the five members of the Clippers were abused badly in their last match against the Lakers, at least they still have the strength to fight. Now, they can be said to have been defeated by Zhang Yi alone.

Regardless of the flow of the game and their performance, the overall offensive fluency is two levels of players.Because of Zhang Yi's interspersed leads, the Lakers can stimulate their strongest offensive ability even with a few substitute players.

This is the embodiment of the core of a good team.Zhang Yi's height, speed and explosive power determine that he can quickly hit the basket, and he also has a precise outside shooting technique.

How can the Clippers defend against such a comprehensive player, they can only spread their hands and say helplessly, there is no way to defend.So the problem they face is to defend against him or against others.

According to Duncan's point of view, of course, the first thing to do is to prevent Zhang Yi from dying. Although their players do not seem to be assisting in defense, in fact, everyone has the awareness of assisting in defense.No matter where Zhang Yi rushes with the ball, the defensive players in which area will immediately form a personnel advantage.

And because they help defend very quickly, it means that even though Zhang Yi is pulling their defensive energy, the Pacers' overall defense has not dissipated.

Regardless of whether Zhang Yi chooses to play hard or assist his teammates after passing the ball, the final result can only be completed under the control of the Pacers.

No matter how strong Zhang Yi's personal ability is, under such a high-pressure defense, there is no chance for extra energy to manage his teammates.This is where Duncan's defensive system is strong.

No matter what kind of superstar, insider?outside line?It's still the same as Zhang Yi, the most difficult player to defend both internally and externally. Under the integrity of the Pacers, there is nothing to hide.

Of course, the Clippers played like cats and tigers in the first half. It's not that their players don't have this ability, but that there is a huge gap in the most fundamental defensive awareness.

The current game has almost lost all suspense. Whether it is offense or defense, the Lakers firmly occupy the dominant position.

Even if Wacker intends to let Zhang Yi rest, after all, this is a derby in the same city. Even if he wants to choke him to death, the two teams must be of the same level first.

If the Lakers continue to let Zhang Yi play to expand their lead, it would be a bit too strong.Although the Clippers were not polite when they were not good, at least the point difference was not so big.

所以湖人这边也是见好就收，张毅在收获了36分8个篮板12个助攻和6次抢断和2次封盖之后没有在上场。

His overall shooting rate is quite high, and he hit 18 goals in 14 shots, including 6 three-pointers, which is why the Clippers couldn't defend.

Although such a large score behind, the Clippers quickly narrowed the gap by taking advantage of Zhang Yi not playing.It's just that anyone with a discerning eye can see that they have already explained this scene.

Even if the opponent's substitute narrowed the point difference, so what, the Lakers let two main players in the opening game and still ruthlessly shattered the Clippers' upset dream.

Now Zhang Yi, Oscar and others simply don't play. It can be seen that Wacker deliberately released the water, so even if they catch up, if the Lakers take the main force again, it will be the Clippers who will be ugly in the end.

The audience at the scene were very indifferent when they saw the Clippers' wonderful cooperation, because even a dunk in a lost game would not arouse everyone's interest.

This is the most miserable part of the home court, and the garbage time comes too fast.Regardless of the final outcome, even if they exit now, they will not suffer much loss.

Because Zhang Yi didn't intend to appear here, a large number of spectators left early.The Clippers players are also very depressed.The team's record this season is already terrible, and what they don't want to see is the rise of the Lakers again.

The once gloomy second career is already waving to the Clippers again.

They originally had many opportunities to move out of the Staples Arena and solve the embarrassing situation of two home teams in one arena, but in the end the boss gave up, not because of money, but because of breath.

Since the history of the Clippers moved to Staples, it seems that they are destined to become the second child of Green Leaf for the Lakers. If they move away, doesn't it mean that they have surrendered.

Over the years, the owners of the Clippers have changed batch after batch, but the most important decision everyone has made is never to move out of the Staples Arena.

It doesn't matter if the Clippers exist to compete with the Lakers.This is the curse left by the first-generation owners. They will not admit defeat, and will lead the Clippers to work hard towards a giant team that surpasses the Lakers.

But now, everyone knows that the Lakers have succeeded again. After countless seasons of decadence, this destined giants team finally ushered in a new savior, the Eastern boy Zhang Yi!

And the Clippers, a team that has struggled on the edge of the playoffs all year round, now lose their meaning of existence, because as long as they perform worse than the Lakers, the city of Los Angeles will habitually forget them.

Regardless of whether it can make it to the playoffs in the end, or it will plummet to compete for the lottery show, in the end, the fate of the Clippers in the next few years is almost doomed.

Zhang Yi is not only the savior of the Lakers, but also the Satanic devil of the Clippers.As long as he is there, the Lakers can play a magnificent winning streak.

And with him, the Clippers will have to accept humiliating defeats one after another.This game is basically the epitome of the two teams' confrontation in the next few years.The epitome of horror and always haunts Staples Center, it unleashes its magic whenever it changes to the Clippers colors. …

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