NBA: James wants to team up with me

Chapter 231: 17 wins and 0 losses, can no one really stop the Bulls?

(There have been a lot of things going on at home these past few days, so I haven’t been able to update. I’m sorry for all the readers. I wish you all a Happy New Year today.)

The Los Angeles Lakers are recognized as the team most likely to defeat the Bulls. At least on paper, the Lakers have Kobe, Gasol, Artest, Odom and Bynum, and their lineup is only as luxurious as Second to the Bulls.

The Bulls have previously defeated many strong opponents in the league and achieved ten consecutive victories at the beginning of the new season. If even the Lakers are not the Bulls' opponents and lose, there is no telling when the Bulls' winning streak will end. This season, it is very possible to chase the best record in league history of 72 wins in the regular season, also set by the Bulls.

The Lakers are indeed the most difficult opponent the Bulls have encountered since the start of the new season.

As opponents in last season's finals, both sides knew each other well. As soon as the game started, the intensity of the confrontation between the two teams was very high. The two teams were in a stalemate for the first few minutes. The high-intensity defense made it difficult for both sides to score.

When Ron Artest first came to the Lakers, he faced Wang Chong, his main target opponent brought in by the Lakers through trade. There was no doubt about his enthusiasm. During the game, he pestered Wang Chong like brown sugar and never let anyone go. Chance.

The continued high-intensity confrontational defense did cause Wang Chong some trouble.

The Bulls were not to be outdone, with all the internal and external defenses stretched. Whether it was Kobe, Gasol, Bynum and others, it was very difficult for them to attack.

The balance of the game was broken, which occurred at 6 minutes and 21 seconds of the first quarter.

Halfway through the first quarter, neither side scored in double figures. It was difficult to score more than 20 points in this single quarter.

王崇9投7中，其中三分球3中2，得到16分。

In the second quarter of the game, Wang Chong continued his offensive touch, which Artest struggled to cope with. Seeing that the Lakers could not suppress Wang Chong's offense, they had to strengthen their offensive rhythm in order to keep up with Wang Chong's pace. .

It was Wang Chong who stepped forward to break the balance.

Kobe also began to increase his offensive intensity.

James Jones's three-point shooting ability is more than adequate, but his defensive ability is very average. He is not even a little bit worse than the previous Bulls' starting shooting guard Lagar Bell, but the current Bulls have no particularly good way to do this.

The performance of Wang Chong and Kobe in this quarter of the game is also difficult to distinguish.

The Lakers were caught off guard and were hit by a 12:4 attack wave. After the first quarter, the Bulls directly led 24:17, holding a 7-point lead.

After a preliminary trial, Wang Chong began to gradually exert his strength and took the initiative to play singles with the ball.

Artest's candy-like defense did cause him some trouble, but it does not mean that he was completely protected. When the ability value reaches the level of Wang Chong and Kobe, unless he has a bad touch, otherwise No matter who the opponent is there is always a way to score.

The result of the battle between the two on the offensive end was that the Bulls and Lakers were evenly matched in the second quarter. Both teams scored 28 points, and the Bulls still had a 7-point lead.

Fortunately, the situation on the court evolved into a situation where Wang Chong vs. Kobe had soaring points, which was acceptable to the Bulls. The two core offensive cores had soaring points, higher offensive efficiency, and the more stable Wang Chong was recognized to have surpassed Kobe in terms of scoring.

Of course, Kobe fans are unwilling to admit this. They will say that Kobe is just unwilling to sacrifice the team's record to score points. In the past three seasons, especially the first two seasons, although Kobe has lost to Wang Chong in the competition for the scoring title, However, the point difference between the two sides is not big. Wang Chong, in addition to stabilizing Kobe in terms of shooting percentage, really can't necessarily surpass Kobe in terms of offensive firepower and explosive power.

而科比这边则是10投5中，罚球6中5，得到15分。

But this is just the wishful thinking of Kobe fans. Kobe is about the same as Wang Chong in the scoring list, but the shooting percentage directly determines the offensive efficiency and average shots per game of both parties. Wang Chong took fewer shots than Kobe to get Score more points, isn't this a reflection of stronger scoring ability?

As soon as his playing style changed, Artest's pressure surged. Although he was better than Wang Chong in terms of strength, he was at a disadvantage in terms of speed and height and wingspan compared to Wang Chong. When Wang Chong used the ball to break through in disguise, For example, Iverson's signature butterfly step or a mid-range back-up jump shot would make it difficult for him to defend with intensity.

If it were in the past, Wang Chong's lack of physical fitness could be used to fend off the situation by taking 99 or crazy shots in a game like Kobe. But now Wang Chong's physical strength has reached , and there are also perpetual motion shooters and athletes. The veteran player has two fatigue badges to reduce his physical exertion, and he is already as good as Kobe in terms of physical fitness.

As I said before, the only shortcoming in the Bulls' current starting lineup is the lack of 3D functions at the shooting guard position.

Wang Chong's shooting percentage is higher, and Kobe has the blessing of free throws.

Although Kobe was very capable when he scored 81 points in a single game, his loss to Wang Chong in the scoring championship for three consecutive years also proved the gap between the two in scoring ability.

Wang Chong continuously broke through with the ball and connected with mid-range jumpers. Facing Artest's defense, Wang Chong continued to hit mid-range shots. His efficient offensive scoring took advantage of the situation and widened the gap in the originally stalemate score.

Wang Chong just wanted to feel out the situation and test the Lakers, so he didn't fire with all his strength.

But for the Lakers, if Kobe can only form a 55-opening situation with Wang Chong, the Lakers will not be able to win.

The game entered the third quarter of the second half, and the Bulls once again began to take the initiative. The bench lineups of both teams were at the top level in the league. The Lakers had Lamar Odom, and the Bulls were not bad either, with Paul. .Millsap and Ramon Sessions.

The Lakers' idea of ​​using the bench to chase points failed. Whenever the Lakers successfully scored, someone from the Bulls immediately stepped up to respond.

As a result, Kobe only rested for about 3 minutes off the court, and then he couldn't sit still and chose to play early.

For the victory in this game, Kobe is still looking at it more seriously. The two teams only have two opportunities to face each other in the regular season, and this game is still the home court of the Lakers. If they lose the game, there is a high possibility that they will be defeated by the Bulls this season. Double kill.

The Lakers' biggest imaginary enemy in the playoffs this season is the Bulls. They must also find a way to defeat the Bulls to have a chance to win the championship trophy.

This is much more important than the Olympic Games three months ago.

But what Kobe didn't expect was that he had just re-entered the game, and the opponent immediately replaced Wang Chong on the court in the next round.

The two fought very fiercely in the first half, and both played more than 20 minutes in total. If they continue at this pace, the whole game will last for at least 40 minutes.

Does Wang Chong have such good physical strength? At least not in Kobe's mind.

Even if Wang Chong faced the Dream Team twice in the Capital Olympics and played the entire game, it was only 40 minutes.

The biggest difference between the NBA and FIBA ​​rules is the game time. A FIBA ​​game is 40 minutes, while the NBA is 48 minutes. Don’t underestimate this, which is only 8 minutes more game time. By the end of the game, the players are seriously overweight. When the overdraft is overdrafted, let alone 8 minutes, it is difficult to bear it even for 1 minute.

Moreover, FIBA ​​games are completely incomparable to the NBA in terms of rhythm, intensity of confrontation, and defensive pressure that relies on zone defense.

Just because Wang Chong can grit his teeth and hold on for 40 minutes in a FIBA ​​game does not mean that he can exceed 40 minutes in the NBA.

<divclass="contentadv">"Boy, if you play so early, aren't you afraid that you will be too exhausted to score in the fourth quarter?"

While returning to defense, Kobe came to Wang Chong and said.

Wang Chong raised his eyebrows slightly. Of course Kobe didn't know his current situation. Of course, 99% physical fitness did not mean that he could play every game vigorously, but playing for more than 40 minutes was really not a big problem.

Wang Chong has made up his mind to compete with Kobe in this game, and of course he will not show weakness.

"What? Are you tired already?"

Hearing Wang Chong's words, Kobe curled his lips, and in the next round he held the ball and broke through to face Garnett for a dunk, telling Wang Chong with his actions that he had more than enough gas in the tank.

The two started a points battle in the third round.

Kobe is indeed full of energy and his offensive momentum has not diminished at all.

However, the Lakers' point difference continued to expand uncontrollably.

There is no other reason. Wang Chong's efficiency on the offensive end is too high. When Kobe can get free throws, he can still compete with Wang Chong, but once there is no whistle blessing, the offensive efficiency immediately drops.

As Kobe Bryant hit the basket with the ball twice in a row, causing fouls and being blocked, the Bulls seized the opportunity. Wang Chong hit all of his consecutive mid-range jump shots. The point difference between the two teams officially expanded to more than double digits.

On the Lakers bench, Phil Jackson frowned.

The game situation has reached the most uncomfortable stage for the Lakers. Kobe, the core of the team's offense, cannot match Wang Chong in terms of scoring. At the same time, other players cannot take advantage on the court.

The Lakers' strongest weapon, the three-high inside line, was very ineffective against the Bulls.

Gasol himself was suppressed by Garnett, and it would be difficult for Bynum, the Lakers' future inside prospect, to take advantage against Gasol.

In terms of tonnage, Bynum is heavier than Gasol, so he has certain advantages.

But Little Shark is not a real shark. His inside offensive skills are too rough. As long as Gasol takes a good position in the inside in advance, he can very well limit Bynum's offense.

If there are still people who think that O'Neal has become the most dominant center in NBA history just because of his strong strength and explosive physical fitness, then it can only be said that he does not understand the ball at all. O'Neal's inside skills are definitely at the top level in the league, and No worse than Olajuwon, Ewing and others.

Bynum is at least several Howards behind O'Neal, and the gap is not a big one.

When Gasol and Bynum were unable to reverse the situation, even Odom came on the court to form the Lakers' three-high inside combination, but he did not lead the Bulls in height.

As I said in the finals last season, the Bulls' Wang Chong, Garnett and Gasol are all big players with a height of over 2 meters. Their overall height is not intimidating to the Lakers at all, whether they are inside. The defense and rebound protection are both quite strong, giving the Lakers no chance.

With Kobe not being able to use it well and the three big players inside not being able to use it well, the Lakers really had nothing to do against the Bulls.

In the fourth quarter of the game, Kobe, who was not willing to fail like this, once again launched a fierce counterattack against the Bulls' defense. He hit two difficult three-point shots from outside the three-point line and scored 6 consecutive points to close the point difference. Within a few.

But how could Wang Chong sit back and watch his victory be taken away like this?

First, he cut into the penalty area without the ball and then made a layup, causing Gasol to foul and score 2+1. Then he hit an unsolved mid-range behind-the-back jumper. Artest was very helpless and also scored 5 points in a row to regain the score. Open the score gap.

This 10-point difference could not be caught up until the end of the game.

116: 105.

The Bulls finally won this focused battle at the Lakers' home court, beating the Lakers by 11 points, continuing their victory in last season's finals and extending their winning streak to 11 consecutive games!

"The Bulls defeated the Lakers and achieved 11 consecutive victories. Which other team in the league can stop the Bulls?"

The whole league is now curious about this question, when will the Bulls' winning streak be terminated.

11 consecutive wins is not a particularly exaggerated winning streak, and it is not at the same level as the 33 consecutive wins the Lakers once set.

But the Bulls have won 11 consecutive games since the start of the new season, which means they have not lost a single game in the new season. The feeling is different.

In the November schedule, no team can step forward and end the Bulls' winning streak.

The Bulls, who defeated the Lakers, then successively defeated the Trail Blazers, Warriors, Nuggets and other teams, continuing to expand their winning streak.

11月30日，公牛客场101：98击败圣安东尼奥马刺，战绩来到17胜0负。

The schedule for the first full month of the new season is over, and the Bulls still haven't lost a game.

没有半点悬念，凭借着17胜0负的率队成绩，以及王崇28.9分9.1篮板4.2助攻的数据，王崇当选11月东部月最佳球员。

东部这边王崇的主要竞争对手是场均28分7篮板6助攻，率队打出13胜4负战绩的詹姆斯。

The Cavaliers' combat effectiveness has really surged this season. After all, they are equipped with the Big Three. O'Neal has returned to his glory and performed well this season. Ray Allen has also continued to contribute stable outside output. Plus, there is one more Mo Williams. The Cavaliers' combat effectiveness is undoubtedly second in the Eastern Conference, second only to the Bulls.

The Eastern Conference Player of the Month went to Chris Paul of the Hornets.

It’s actually a bit unreasonable for Paul to win the best player of the month, because in 11 games in November, he achieved a record of 15 wins and 9 losses. The team’s record is very ordinary, but Paul himself averaged 6 points, 20 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. , the victory contribution value is quite high, and therefore in terms of evaluation, it surpasses Kobe who achieved 11.6 wins and 12 losses and averaged 2 points, 28 rebounds and 5 assists per game.