NBA bench saves national team

There are three games scheduled for the opening game of the NBA regular season.

They are the Heat vs Bulls, Magic vs Pacers, Clippers vs Lakers.

The game that attracted the most attention was the Clippers vs. Lakers.

The two teams play their home games at the Staples Center, but their history is very different.

The Lakers are the undisputed kings of the city of Los Angeles.

The Clippers have always been a weak team in the league. It was not until the selection of the No. [-] pick Griffin four years ago and the trade of superstar Chris Paul that they completed the reconstruction and became a powerful team in the league.

So this showdown is also very suspenseful.

Staples Center.

An hour before the game, the arena was already crowded with people, and there were no seats left.

Players from both sides warm up on the pitch.

On the sidelines are big names gathered, all come to feel the lively atmosphere of the opening match.

beep!

A whistle sounded.

The starting players from both sides are on the stage!

The starting lineup of the Lakers is Gasol, Antetokounmpo, Qin Feng, Kobe, Lowry;

The Clippers starting lineup is Jordan, Griffin, Redick, Dudley, Chris Paul;

During the offseason, both teams made major adjustments to their lineups.

Especially the Clippers, on the basis of retaining the core lineup, carried out drastic reforms to the team, traded out all the older and poor players, in exchange for more 3D players, and can Defense, and can shoot three-pointers.

So the Clippers' new lineup is also very exciting.

For the Lakers, what surprised the audience was that head coach Stephen Kerr actually put Anderson on the bench, but mentioned Antetokounmpo, a rookie, in the starting lineup.

For a while, there was a commotion in the arena.

All the big names on the sidelines also looked at each other in disbelief.

The Lakers' selection of Antetokounmpo with the 11th pick in the first round has already caused huge controversy, and Antetokounmpo's performance in the summer league is also disappointing.

And now Cole actually let Antetokounmpo start, which is somewhat unexpected.

Could it be that the management put pressure on Cole to reuse Antetokounmpo?

I don't know what Qin Feng and Kobe think, will they be satisfied with such an arrangement?

Everyone speculated and discussed, and felt that the Lakers locker room seemed to be unharmonious...

"Hey, what's the situation? Antetokounmpo is starting? Cole's arrangement is a bit funny!"

On-site commentator Barkley said.

"To be honest, Steve Kerr's operation is really puzzling. With Brother Antetokounmpo's small body, I can easily abuse him now."

Another commentator O'Neill also said, showing an exaggerated puzzled expression.

"Yeah! I still agree with you. It depends on what kind of performance this rookie can play and what qualifications he has to play the starting position."

Barkley said again, setting his sights on the young Antetokounmpo.

Although his face is young, Antetokounmpo's eyes are full of determination, he doesn't look like a rookie at all, and there is no tension in his eyes.

Only desire to show!

After the players of both sides fall behind.

Gasol and Jordan jump the ball, and the latter shoots the basketball.

The Clippers took the lead in attacking.

After Paul dribbled the ball for half court, he played a pick-and-roll with Jordan. After breaking through the penalty area, facing Gasol's defense, he flicked his wrist and distributed the basketball to Redick who ran out of the open around Griffin's screen. .

Redick raised his hand and made a three-pointer.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

The Lakers offensive round.

After halftime, Lowry passed the basketball to Qin Feng at the top of the arc. After the latter played a pick-and-roll with Brother Antetokounmpo, he broke through to the restricted area with a flick of his wrist, and passed the ball to the follow-up letter brother.

Antetokounmpo took three steps after receiving the ball, strode to the penalty area, jumped high, grabbed the ball with one hand and dunked it into the basket.

Rumble.

The rim was shaking.

Brother Antetokounmpo fell to the ground, his expression became ferocious, and his arrogance leaked out.

"Oh? Just finished a dunk at the beginning, this rookie is full of fighting spirit!"

Barkley raised his eyebrows slightly, a little surprised.

"To be honest, this dunk surprised me, and now I am somewhat looking forward to this rookie's amazing performance in this game."

O'Neill became excited, with anticipation in his eyes.

The Clippers offensive round.

After Paul dribbled the ball for halftime, he lobbed the basketball to Griffin in the penalty area.

It is the rookie Antetokounmpo who is facing off against Griffin.

Antetokounmpo's dunk just now caused bursts of applause, but you must know that the Los Angeles Clippers are the city of lobs!

And Griffin is famous for his explosive dunks.

Antetokounmpo's slam dunk in front of Griffin is completely tricky, so this round must let Griffin get back to this field and let him see what a real slam dunk is.

Griffin also showed a fierce look after receiving the basketball, leaning towards the penalty area against Antetokounmpo.

At this time, Brother Antetokounmpo is obviously difficult to resist the impact of "White Warcraft" Griffin with his own strength.

Antetokounmpo is really thin when he hasn't finished gaining weight and gaining muscle.

Griffin pushed Antetokounmpo to the basket, then pushed Antetokounmpo, jumped high, turned around in the air and completed a one-handed dunk.

Domineering.

The players on the Clippers bench jumped up one after another, waving towels wildly.

This explosive dunk is really exciting!

Griffin fell to the ground, also tensed his muscles, and began to show off.

Brother Antetokounmpo is a little confused, his eyes are even more unwilling, and his emotions are also very complicated.

Unexpectedly, he was bloody abused in his first matchup defensive round.

It is also unlucky to meet the Clippers in the new season and match up with Griffin.

"Hey, kid, take it easy. With your current strength, it's normal to be beaten by Griffin, so don't worry about it. Remember, you only need to do what you should do in the game, within your ability Things will work."

"Defending Griffin is clearly beyond your reach."

Qin Feng said to Brother Antetokounmpo, then turned around and ran towards the front court.

Brother Antetokounmpo nodded, and the turmoil in his heart finally calmed down a bit.

For some reason, when he heard Qin Feng's voice, he felt inexplicably at ease, giving people a sense of dependence.

Perhaps this is the charm of the league's number one superstar!

Lakers offense.

Lowry dribbled the ball past half court and passed the ball to Bryant, who fell in the low post, and the latter singled up Dudley.

The shoulders swayed to make a fake move, and then with the left foot as the axis, the right foot suddenly accelerated, and the whole body also turned to the right, easily breaking through Dudley's defense.

Moreover, Kobe's breakthrough was near the penalty area. When he got rid of Dudley, he was already at the basket, jumped up high, and completed a layup before everyone could react.

Easy score!

A tsunami-like cry sounded at the scene, dedicating the craziest cry of the game to Kobe.

It is said that Kobe's state will decline this season, and he is no longer as brave as he was back then.

Can Kobe prove himself like he did at the start of last season?