Legend of Tomorrow

Beverley, who is 185cm tall and weighs 84kg, is similar in size and strength to Rondo, so Guo Xu can certainly beat him.

Guo Xu's seemingly ordinary body contains terrifying energy and can do things that violate the laws of physics, such as innate divine power.

He changed direction with the ball and completely passed Beverley, whose center of gravity was shifted. He took a step outside the three-point line and shot a three-pointer from the right position. When the Nets players retreated, they were too far away to help defend. Beverley's pursuit interfered with the shot and took off a step slower, and the ball went hollow into the net. 5 to 0.

The Nets attacked, Beverley dribbled the ball across half court, and Guo Xu suddenly stepped forward to press in the midfield.

Guo Xu had never done this in the previous games, catching Beverley off guard. Behind him was the center line. If he took the ball later, he would be called back to the court for a violation, so he could only choose to move sideways to get rid of it.

Guo Xu's prediction was accurate, he poked the basketball away with his left hand, accelerated in a straight line, picked up the basketball and started a fast break alone. Beverly turned around a little too slowly and was thrown away without immediately committing a foul. He watched Guo Xu getting further and further away from him.

Guo Xu jumped up with all his strength, turned around, pulled the bar and smashed the ball into the goal, which was very powerful. 7 to 0.

Teammates with this kind of ball can't help Beverley double-team. Guo Xu's speed is the first in the league, and the big man can't catch up.

The Nets' baseline ball came out, and Beverley passed the ball to James in the backcourt and then ran. James passed it to Wade, who forced a 45-degree floating shot from the right side to score. 7 to 2.

When the Lakers attacked, Guo Xu attracted a double-team from James as soon as the half was over. Instead of looking for an open teammate, he passed the ball to Horford who was outside the three-point line.

At this time, Robertson, who lacked shooting range, entered the low post and attracted Howard's defense. Carter attracted Wade's defense on the left outside line. Tucker ran to the right corner and was completely empty.

Horford took the ball and faced West, moved sideways to the right and passed the ball. James could not defend the corner in time, and Howard did not go out to defend the three-pointer. If he went out, Robertson would be empty under the basket.

Tucker took aim and hit an open three-pointer. 10 to 2.

This goal was a big blow to the Nets. The Lakers' formation was too wide, and Guo Xu would be open when he passed the ball. They could only hope that the role players could not make the shot.

The Nets attacked, James broke through with the ball, and Wade was left open on the outside. In this era where shooting areas are becoming more and more outside, it is not surprising that Wade has been criticized by many media. He is indeed not a threat from beyond the three-point line.

Wade received the ball and took a step inside.

Robertson managed to get close. Wade passed the ball to Howard in the low post, who leaned against Horford and turned towards the baseline to hit the ball. 10 to 4.

Horford usually suffers when facing Warcraft Howard, with differences in explosive power and weight. The coaching staff still lets him start. They are not afraid of Howard scoring and focus on defending defenders.

When the Lakers attacked, Guo Xu attracted double-teams and passed to Horford after halftime. After Robertson made an air cut, the players' positions were no different from before. Horford made a move and passed to Carter. The latter attracted Wade's defense at 70 degrees to the left. Moved to the left corner, Tucker was empty.

The Nets started double-teaming Guo Xu one meter away from the three-point line, which would inevitably leave the corner free, as long as Tucker moved. What Tucker coaches is shooting from the two corners. He is not accurate at other positions and can easily hit the ball. 13 to 4.

The opponent's role player scored two three-pointers in a row, and coach Mike Brown saw that it was no longer possible and took the lead in requesting a timeout. How to defend Guo Xu is already a headache for Brown. If others take outside shots, they have no chance of winning.

The Nets are a bit unlucky. If the two teams met in the last game, the Lakers would not be able to play like this.

The starting Booker cannot switch defenses unlimitedly and can only play shooting guard. Although he has almost perfect shooting movements, his defensive ability is much worse. Carter's corner three-pointers are slightly worse. He prefers to shoot from both sides and in the middle.

In the past, the Lakers mainly used Guo Xu to rely on off-ball screens to catch the ball and play singles near the baseline, blocking opportunities to shoot three-pointers. The opponent's defensive focus was also biased toward the baseline, making it difficult to create gaps. The current Lakers formation is more open than in the previous five games, making it easier for teammates to get shots.

As long as a role player enters the right system, he can play an unexpected role.

At this time, manager Kupchak and president Jim Buss, who were watching the live broadcast on TV, felt amazing. During the transaction, neither of them were optimistic about Tucker, but they didn't expect that this person didn't need to be adjusted, and he integrated perfectly into the system as soon as he came.

Tucker really doesn't need to get used to it, because he did similar work when he was with the Jazz and Bulls. He only knows this way of playing, catching and shooting and defending, and occasionally playing fast breaks. If he is asked to take on more tasks, he will not be able to do it.

Jenny Buss also watched the game at home, and she was in a terrible mood. She hoped that the Lakers would rise, but after she took control of the Lakers, her brother now hugged Guo Xu's lap, disrupting her plan.

The game continued. Beverley ran and caught the ball and shot a three-point jumper under the cover of West, but missed due to severe interference from Guo Xu.

At this moment, Beverly no longer had the confidence he had at the start. He found that it was silly and naive to defend Guo Xu alone. What depresses him the most is that Guo Xu, who often lets off steam on the defensive end, has a serious defensive attitude and has no intention of letting him take action.

With such defensive intensity, Beverley's plan to get good data must have failed.

Guo Xu's comments depend on the team, and he will do so if he can easily win the game. He must be serious about playing against the Nets. What he pursues is not 50+ points in a single game, but defeating his opponents by as big a score as possible. The minimum goal is to win.

The Nets are likely to be the team to break through from the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are targeting the championship. This is an important warm-up match. If they can sweep their opponents in the regular season, they will have a psychological advantage in the playoffs.

The Nets also attach great importance to this game. They cannot continue to let Tucker, who has a hot hand, shoot casually. Robertson continues to run to the low post as a power forward, and it will not work if he leaves him open and goes straight for a layup.

Veteran Carter is also not a player who can let go. He has already made 2,000 three-pointers, ranking ninth in history. Three-pointers are an important scoring method for Carter in the later stages of his career.

Brown's adjustment method is to let Beverley try to defend Guo Xu alone. His on-the-spot adaptability is really not good. He called the timeout because he wanted to guard the corners and arrange the overall attack. If it really didn't work, he would double-team on the flanks. The Nets' offense also has problems. They must shoot from the outside to compete with the Lakers.

Guo Xu dribbled the ball through half court. Horford played a pick-and-roll with him two meters outside the three-point line. West switched defense and his position was not very outside. Guo Xu moved laterally in the middle and made an emergency stop jumper one meter outside the three-point line. The ball was hollow. Access the network.

16 to 4, Guo Xu scored his 10th point, and he scored without his opponent blocking the shot!

The Nets attacked, James forced a breakthrough and caused Carter to foul, and made one of two free throws, 16-5.

The Lakers attacked, and Horford covered from outside the three-point line again. This time West switched defenses. After Guo Xu moved laterally, he lowered his center of gravity and suddenly changed direction and accelerated past West.

West quickly grabbed Guo Xu. He had no other option but to commit a foul, and saw the opponent charging forward.

The out-of-bounds ball was sent out, and Carter took a step and passed it to Guo Xu who was running.

Guo Xu took the ball one meter outside the three-point line on the right side without making any fake moves. He pulled it up and made a three-pointer. Beverly was thinking about sticking close to him, and his center of gravity dropped very low. After Guo Xu took action, he took off slowly and interfered.

Guo Xu was well prepared. He made up his mind to shoot and no one came to double-team him. The ball went in.

19 to 5, personal 13th point.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, the Nets seem to be unable to survive halftime and will have to enter garbage time...