The Clippers came to Orlando with a 10-game winning streak, and Spider-Man's bold words swept the South Coast, attracting the attention of countless fans.
Many people believed Spider-Man's lies, and the TV stations believed it anyway. Many TV stations broadcast the game additionally, and the overall subscription situation hit a new high this season.
This is the only team that has won 10 consecutive victories so far this season. Although during this 10-game winning streak, 7 of the games were played against teams that were not playoff-level. The only top team had four main players who were defeated. Suspended.
But 10 consecutive wins is 10 consecutive wins. Each team has a similar easy schedule, but other teams just haven't won 10 consecutive victories. Only the Clippers have achieved it.
Many people were looking forward to seeing Spider-Man's basic blasting hammer skills... and then, the basic skills blasted O'Neal.
29-23 in the first quarter, 32-22 in the second quarter, and 19-6 in the first half of the third quarter.
Halfway through the third quarter, Duncan played the entire first 30 minutes and clocked out with 22 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks without expression.
Big Basics was particularly irritable tonight. It seemed that it wasn't just because of Spider-Man's "Bloodbath on the South Coast", but also because of more emotions.
Little O'Neal felt infinitely sad and angry, but he could only grit his teeth and take turns practicing singles with the arrogant Spider-Man during the garbage time.
In the second half of the third quarter, the Clippers led the Magic 20-10, and in the final quarter they led the Magic 30-24. The two geniuses of the Clippers dared to play hard in garbage time, narrowing the maximum point difference of 29 points to 13 points.
In the end, the Clippers lost to the Magic 101-114, ending their 10-game winning streak.
Watching Li Ao finally score 29 points and O'Neal Jr. score 24 points, Duncan tried to get up several times to find Rivers, but was held down by McGrady.
Mike Miller was quite helpless. In the first two and a half quarters, he was so happy that his teeth could be seen. As a result, his eldest and third brothers were replaced, leaving him alone to defend Spider-Man's singles.
We haven't seen this guy for a few months, but Spider-Man has already developed a back attack that he can't handle!
Fortunately, the lead is big enough.
After the game, Mike Miller patted Li Ao's arm and said with a smile: "Come on, one day you will become stronger, just like the Trojans, hahahahaha..."
"I'm not someone who can only catch and shoot." Li Ao forced his respect and fled quickly.
29 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks. 19 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 3 blocks were obtained in garbage time.
Li Ao felt the gap between them and the real top teams.
When a dominant star like Duncan attacks, as long as his teammates perform normally, they cannot stop him.
It's been a long time since I got the consolation prize of 100 achievement points. The advanced goal of 'opening the record' failed directly and I didn't win a game. The good times of 10 consecutive wins are over... Li Ao is not particularly depressed.
He recognized the current situation and actively discussed with his teammates after the game what he did not do well in the game, the speed of flanking and defense expansion, and the failure to seize good opportunities on the offensive end... Helping his teammates is also to adjust his own mentality.
With 32 wins and 23 losses, losing one game to a top team is not hopeless. On the contrary, their hopes of reaching the playoffs are very high!
After the All-Star Weekend, the Timberwolves had 1 win and 2 losses, bringing their record to 34-21. The Sonics also lost one game, bringing their record to 33-22.
Li Ao looked at the schedules of several competitors. The schedules of the Timberwolves, SuperSonics, Rockets, and Nuggets at the end of February and the first half of March were no easier than the Clippers.
Let’s see who can hold on during this schedule!
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Spider-Man's bold words led to a bloodbath on the south coast, but he was defeated by his basic skills. The fans' expectations were not met, but everyone was happy to watch.
After the game, Clippers fans were joking - next time they win in a row, please cover Spider-Man's mouth and stop him from talking.
The 10-game winning streak is already a wonderful period for Clippers fans. It’s over, so be it. They at least see that the young players in their team have a future after they have a backbone and start working hard. !
The Clippers players are actually more open-minded than Li Ao who guides them.
But they also feel that the fans are right. After the next winning streak, if the opponent has a super giant, they must cover Spider-Man's mouth.
O'Neal especially thinks so...
Leaving the South Coast, the Clippers came to Rutherford Town, Jersey City, New Jersey. On the 25th, they came to the Army Aviation Center to challenge the Nets.
After the All-Star break, news spread that the Nets were selling Marbury. Marbury had been playing like crazy in the past few games to vent his emotions.
Tonight, Marbury continued to go crazy and took crazy shots, but he shot really well in the first half. He made 10 of 20 shots and scored 25 points and 6 assists. He led the Nets to a 25-22 lead in the first quarter and a 3-point lead in the second quarter. 28 to 25 opened the point difference to 6 points.
Then, the game started, shooting 5 of 14 in the second half and only scoring 12 points and 2 assists.
The Clippers scored 30-20 in the third quarter and overtook the Nets 77-73. They contained the Nets' counterattack in the final quarter and scored 25-23.
Li Ao scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, Odom scored 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, O'Neal Jr. scored 7 points and 13 rebounds, Big Q scored 19 points, and Maggette scored a career-high 24 points plus 6 assists.
When Marbury broke out in the first half, the Clippers played steadily. Marbury seemed to explode violently, but the Clippers did not fall behind too far.
In the third quarter, Marbury began to weaken, and the Clippers took the opportunity to counterattack, win the game in one fell swoop, and pocket the victory.
102 to 96, the Clippers won their 33rd victory of the season!
Li Ao didn't block the No. 1 pick tonight, so he went to help defend Marbury. He didn't get the 500 reward for each block, but fortunately he won the game he should have won.
There is also a task with a progress +1, the task of 'third pick'. This season, I have won 5 of the 6 games against the No. 1 pick and the No. 2 pick. If I win the game against the Grizzlies in April, I will win. Being able to get the skill of 'Pie Eater' can improve your ability to eat cake inside, which can also be regarded as improving your ability to attack the frame.
On February 27, the Clippers lost to the 76ers 93-108 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, ending this long eight-game away streak.
The Clippers' state has obviously declined a lot tonight. Even counting from the All-Star break, this is the fifth consecutive away game, which is too long.
In addition, he encountered an unpreventable answer and an unbreakable African mountain. O'Neal, who scored 5 points and 7 rebounds on 2 of 8 shots and was blocked 3 times, looked stubborn and unwilling to give up.
Iverson played 42 minutes tonight, making 16 of 31 shots and 10 of 12 free throws, scoring 44 points.
Before the game, Iverson strongly praised Li Ao's leadership ability, and then hit hard during the game.
Li Ao despises it!
Isn't it just that he was defended against 3 of 13 in a single game in the All-Star Game? As for that?
Fortunately, he also blocked a few African mountains, which was a great feeling. He scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks tonight.
The African Mountains also have poor awareness of avoiding blocks, otherwise they would not be able to use the offensive style of eating cakes + make-up dunks, but they only have a 50% hit rate. Their Chris Mihm's 51.2% hit rate is even higher than Mu Thombogo.
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At noon the next day, the Clippers flew back to Los Angeles.
Although they lost the last game, this long road trip is finally over, and the Clippers players are relieved.
I haven’t played at home for almost a month!
And the record of 6 wins and 2 losses in 8 consecutive away games is very good.
Moreover, the Lakers lost 3 games in a row after the All-Star break, and had 5 wins and 3 losses in 8 consecutive games.
When Li Ao returned home, he was surprised and happy to see the hospital assistant's aunt at home. She should be at work today, Wednesday.
After asking, I learned that the hospital assistant was feeling unwell, feeling nauseous for no apparent reason, and was also tired and sleepy. She had made an appointment with a doctor for a checkup tomorrow.
So Li Ao rested at home all afternoon and played Mario Party with the hospital assistant's aunt all afternoon.
After eight consecutive away games, the Clippers got three days of rest. The team had no training arrangements for the first two days. Li Ao accompanied the hospital assistant's aunt to the hospital for a detailed examination...
"You are not allowed to have sex for the next two months. You must have regular check-ups. Even if two months have passed, you must be as careful as possible and remember to take contraceptive measures. There are certain risks..."
After listening to the doctor's warning and taking the report sheet, the two returned to the car. Vivian was extremely excited.
Li Ao was also very happy. The two of them had never taken any protective measures and would get pregnant sooner or later.
only……
"I've been pregnant for more than a month, why didn't you know? Isn't there a pregnancy test stick or something?"
"Hmm... I've heard of it, but I haven't bought it."
"...You should have noticed that you haven't had your menstrual period, right?"
"I've been too busy at work recently, so I haven't paid attention to it. In the past, when I was too busy at work, my menstrual period would be messed up, so I didn't pay attention to it."
"Fortunately, I have been playing away games this month, otherwise you wouldn't have noticed and I wouldn't have noticed. What if something happened?"
"Yes! This schedule is really great!"
Li Ao: ()
Is it really true that one pregnancy makes you stupid for three years? I had just gotten pregnant, so why did the hospital assistant aunt become so stupid?
The incident happened suddenly, and Li Ao had been busy all day.
Before, the family did not hire a Filipino maid or nanny, but only hired a housekeeper twice a week. Now that it was needed, he remembered that Liam's family had a housekeeping company and made a call.
Liam got the news and teased Li Ao a few words, saying that it was his responsibility and would immediately arrange for two servants with experience in taking care of pregnant women.
After settling this matter, Li Ao called home.
Zhou Limei was woken up by the sound of a phone call in the early morning, and her tone was very complaining. But when she heard that she was going to have a grandson, she immediately woke up and slapped her husband who was sleeping soundly next to her awake.
Li Ao was in a better mood when he heard the father's confused scream on the other end of the phone when he was slapped awake by two slaps.
After hanging up the phone, Li Ao contacted Schwartz to find the Immigration Bureau to get a visa, and asked Kobe for help in making an appointment in the obstetrics department of the Beverly Hills Nursing Home, which is said to have to be reserved a year in advance...
After Li Ao calmed down after a busy day, he thought that he was going to be a father. It couldn't be said to be sudden, but it felt very special.
There is a sense of responsibility... but it doesn't seem to be much, more of a curiosity.
When you have a baby, how old can you start learning to cook?
How old can I be to help with errands and soy sauce?
How big of a brain do you have to be able to play games with him without being disliked by him?
Is it easier for a son to take the blame or for a daughter to take the blame?
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Early the next morning, the two servants came to Li Ao's house to report. They had complete certificates of employment, health certificates, health certificates, insurance... and other documents.
After careful review and verification by calling the insurance company, health bureau and other departments, Vivian drove Li Ao away with satisfaction.
Li Ao was heartbroken. Starting from last night, he started sleeping alone in a room again.
Based on his understanding of the hospital assistant's aunt, if he was kicked out this time, he might actually sleep in separate rooms in the future.
However, sleeping in separate rooms sometimes feels good. There will always be differences in work and rest times. Turning the lights on and off when you get up and go to bed will affect each other.
It's just that if you sleep in separate rooms for a long time, you will feel lonely again.
There are two pillows on the bed. The one on the left is yours, and the one on the right is still yours...
Arriving at the Memorial Stadium, Li Ao devoted his attention to preparing for the game.
Now he has an extra motivation to work hard for his children.
After the preparation training in the morning, Li Ao continued to practice back shooting in the afternoon.
In the last two games, he found that his back-up play with the ball has reached a new level!
First of all, the back hitting training method has been upgraded to level 2, and the training efficiency will be increased by another 20%!
Level 1 tasks can also be completed stably, and the training efficiency will be increased by 20%.
After more than two months of hard work, he can now perform complete back-up movements in confrontations.
Relying on his top-notch mid-range shooting skills and physical condition, he can successfully complete the post-up action and has a good hit rate.
But the disadvantage is that there are not enough changes, it is straight forward, the back hitting movement is easily disturbed, the changes are too simple and not skilled enough.
These must be accumulated slowly through actual combat and training.
The supporting basic skills, such as turning, stepping back, leaning back, etc., also need to be strengthened urgently.
In addition to his personal cooperation with his teammates, he also needs to discuss it with the coaching staff.
Now when he plays from behind, his teammates' movements rely solely on tacit understanding.
Once the tacit understanding of the ball is played, it is difficult to defend.
However, the tacit ball requires effort and concentration. Relatively speaking, the tactical ball is easier to see through, but it is more cost-effective.
The development of back-up play has been basically completed.
Based on his experience in developing catch-and-shoot mid-range shots, Li Ao asked James Worthy, and the answer he got was the same as what he thought. The next thing to do is to combine the post-up singles with supporting skills. That's it, the post-up game has been developed. Once everything is over, he estimates that the training method will be upgraded to level 3 by then.
Now he is ready to further develop his cutting to attack the frame. This is useful for back-up play, as well as for cutting to eat cakes without the ball. If he defeats the Grizzlies later, he will get the skill of "pie-eating master", so he must be prepared first.
After three days of rest, on March 3, the Clippers faced the challenge of the Trail Blazers at home.
Returning to the Staples Center to play a game again, the Sugar Man rekindled his passion!
After the players from the two teams entered the stadium, Olowokandi saw Li Ao going to the technical table to apply magnesium powder. He took two steps forward and said loudly: "I really hope you can enter the playoffs, then I can beat you in the playoffs." Got it!"
Li Ao looked at the candy man far away, looked down again, raised his head and responded wordlessly: "Stand in front of the little flying squirrel and talk."
Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of chapter)
