Legend of Tomorrow

O'Neal had the best statistics in the game, making 14 of 20 shots, 6 of 18 free throws, and scored 34 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists.

Kobe made 9 of 21 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 12 of 13 free throws, and scored 31 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. His performance was comprehensive.

Guo Xu made 6 of 11 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 18 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals.

Guo Xu averaged 24.5 points in both games, replacing Glenn Rice as the Lakers' third scoring point. Other players performed poorly on the offensive end, and no one scored in double figures.

Harper, the Lakers' other three starters, made 0 of 5 shots and scored no points. He only grabbed 3 rebounds and sent two assists; Grant made 1 of 3 shots and scored 2 points and 9 rebounds; Fox made 2 of 5 shots and scored 4 points.

The Jazz's offense flourished. Malone had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Stockton had 21 points, 14 assists and 3 steals. Russell also scored 18 points. Five players on the team scored in double figures.

Stockton played 36 minutes, and he only had this kind of data at his peak. He had 5 points and 7 assists in the final quarter, leading the team to catch up with the score. It's a pity that in the last two rounds, he was the main defender against Guo Xu, and he fell from heaven to hell.

There were many reporters at the press conference. Jazz players and coaches were interviewed by the media first.

Sloan took the responsibility on himself: It was my mistake that the team lost. John is already 38 years old. He lacked physical strength at the last moment, but I arranged for him to defend Jason Guo. I didn't expect that the Lakers would be replaced by a rookie. Come and shoot the key shots, I thought this task would be completed by Kobe.

The reporter asked: How do you evaluate Jason?

Sloan sighed: He is a big-hearted player. I can't believe he will only turn 19 next month. He is very calm and confident when handling key balls.

A reporter asked a sensitive question: The Jazz have two draft picks this year. Do you regret missing Jason?

The Jazz selected DeShawn Stevenson in the first round. He was guarding the water cooler in this game and did not play a minute. With the 21st pick in the second round, the Jazz selected fourth-year post Garnier Dickens from the University of Iowa, but gave up on him after the summer league.

Of course Sloan regrets that a point guard who can burst and shoot is most suitable for pick-and-roll offense. If he is selected, there will be Stockton's successor. But he won't admit it, otherwise the media will point the finger at the Jazz management and say they are incompetent.

No, except that he played very well in the last two games of the NCAA, we know nothing about him. No management will forcefully select a newcomer without physical test data. Sloan answered.

Stockton did not comment on Guo Xu and simply said: This is an ordinary regular season. I have already looked forward. I hope to win when I meet the Lakers in the playoffs.

When the Lakers were being interviewed, Guo Xu was the focus of the audience again, and the topics basically revolved around him. Rare things are valuable, and his teammates are full of praise for him.

A reporter interviewed Guo Xu and asked: How does it feel to hit the winning goal?

Very good, I'm very happy to have completed the task assigned by the coach. Guo Xu said with a smile.

The reporter asked: You scored consecutively at the last moment. What mentality did you have to challenge Stockton?

It's the mentality of bullying the veteran's lack of physical strength. Guo Xu paused and smiled: If it was Stockton at his peak, maybe today would be a different ending. I may not be able to maintain his good performance when I am 38 years old. I admire his state, but as an opponent, I must try my best to win.

Stockton was elected as the NBA assists leader 9 times in a row, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 9 times, won the All-Star Game MVP in 1993, and won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996. He is one of the best point guards in NBA history. one. After the game, there will definitely be people who favor the past over the present and say that Guo Xu bullied the veterans and failed to win with force. He simply stated the matter frankly.

Reporter asked: You turned around and celebrated immediately after you shot the buzzer-beater.

Were you confident that you would enter?

I think people who are good at shooting have a sense of rhythm. As long as you find the rhythm correctly, you will know whether it will go in the moment you take the shot. I am sure of it. Guo Xu replied.

The reporter asked: Were you nervous at the time? Have you ever thought about what would happen if you didn't make the shot?

I thought about it, if we can't make a shot, we'll have to go into overtime. The Lakers didn't lose. I don't think there's anything to be nervous about.

He had already thought about it clearly. If he made the B shot, he would get better data if he failed to make the shot and went to overtime. No matter how you look at it, it is a good thing.

After the game, Jackson announced that the team would have two days off and the players would be free to move around. The Lakers will have a game on November 4, an away game against the underdog Grizzlies.

Although the Grizzlies started with two consecutive wins, the Lakers did not take them seriously because this team has been at the bottom every year since its establishment.

The impression left by the Grizzlies is rotten! How bad is it? Even the rookie dared not report there, and the team actually gave in. This famous rookie was the Big Brother of the Rockets.

On the 5th, the Lakers played back-to-back games again. Their opponent was the Clippers from the same city, also a legendary underdog. The Clippers are even worse. From 1977 to 1991, they missed the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons, setting an alternative historical record. Lakers players with this schedule can breathe a sigh of relief.

Guo Xu returned home late after the press conference, and fell asleep until 11 o'clock when he was woken up by Ashley Olsen's phone call.

Jason, are you free today? Are you interested in coming to our party? Meghan and Austin are coming too.

I have an appointment with a teammate to play in the afternoon, can I bring someone? Guo Xu asked with a smile.

Sure, who? Ashley asked.

It's a secret. It won't be interesting if you say it. I think he should be willing to attend. When is the party and where is it?

The venue was the villa of the Olsen sisters. All the people there were young actors, many minors, so it was relatively early.

Guo Xu hung up the phone and immediately called O'Neill. Shacklebolt, good morning.

It's still early? It's already noon. Have you decided what to do in the afternoon? Let's make sure we don't go to the bowling alley. I won't be able to play with you.

O'Neal is one of the most popular stars in the sports circle. Guo Xu has such a good relationship with him that they hang out together during the holidays. It's hard not to be popular this season. His status in the Lakers can no longer be shaken.

Sister Olsen is having a party this afternoon and asked me to go there. Will you go?

O'Neal replied without thinking: Okay, can I go?

They are very welcoming. I asked but didn't say it was you. It was a surprise for them.

After making an appointment to meet, Guo Xu called and ordered barbecue and pizza delivery, which tasted average. Although his family owned a restaurant, he did not learn from his father's cooking skills and bought food every day.

He was thinking about how to improve his diet in the future when Megan came to him with a gold Lakers jersey No. 58 to sign, and asked him if he could help find OK Group to sign the No. 34 and No. 8 jerseys.

Guo Xu skillfully signed his name, both in Chinese and English, and said with a smile: I can sign the No. 8 jersey for you. You can ask Shaker to sign the No. 34 jersey yourself. He will be here soon and we will go to the Olympics together. The Wilson sisters' party.

Huh? Really?

Of course it's true. You've been doing well recently, and your signature is your reward.

If Guo Xu keeps treating Megan as a maid and doesn't give her any benefits, the two of them will have to fight sooner or later. Therefore, they occasionally communicate normally.

I'm going to get his jersey ready. Megan twisted her waist and jumped back to the opposite side. Guo Xu secretly sighed that she was basically a fox, and her surname Fox was really God's will.