At 7:40 pm, the Lakers entered the stadium first at Staples Center, and were greeted by boos from the sky.
Unlike the opening game where the number of fans of the two teams was evenly split, this time the Clippers were at home, with 70% to 80% of the fans attending the game being from the Clippers.
In terms of enthusiasm for grabbing tickets, Lakers fans really can't beat the Clippers.
Lakers fans are used to buying tickets casually when they play the Clippers, but now they are hard to come by.
When the home team entered the stadium, O'Neal watched Jordan, Odom, O'Neal Jr., Bibby, and Li Ao enter the stadium one after another and made a "tsk, tsk" sound.
"I didn't expect Spider-Man to actually set sail for the Clippers."
Kobe responded: "I've said it before, Spider-Man is a special player, and with him, any team can become better."
O'Neal wondered: "You seem to want them to rise?"
"Of course, a team like this is worthy of being our rival in the same city. What's the point of scoring 60 points by being a poor player?"
O'Neal: (.-＿-.)
The afro taunted me again, was he jealous, or jealous.
After being speechless for a moment, he said perfunctorily: "Yes, yes, it's you who deal with Spider-Man and Flying Man anyway, it has nothing to do with me. I just need to let that high school student know that not everyone deserves to be called O'Neal, that's enough."
Kobe Bryant: (▼Dan▼#)
Who are you scolding?
Sooner or later I will take away your position as the boss!
Forget it this time. Since the fat man has been so active in preparing for the battle in the past two days, let him be spared.
After the players from both teams entered the stadium, there was no 'fan meeting' this time.
On the one hand, it's because the opening game has already come once, and because as the season progresses, the freshness of "The God of Basketball is Back" has worn off. Jordan has played so well, averaging 31 minutes per game in the past 10 games. , scored 21.1 points, more than Spider-Man, plus 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.4 steals. His shooting percentage was 47%, which was higher than the 97-98 season. The media, fans, and players are not worried about his sudden retirement while playing. .
Jordan went to exchange trash talk with Kobe, while Li Ao looked at the system screen.
"Los Angeles Lakers, 6 wins and 3 losses, averaging 104.9 points per game, allowing 98.1 points per game, shooting 46.8% from the field, limiting opponents to 45.1% from the field, 37% from three-point range, and averaging 7.1 three-pointers per game. Free throw percentage: 68%..."
Averaged 7.1 three-pointers per game, fifth in the league, more than their Clippers averaged 6.9 three-pointers per game.
This relies heavily on Fisher, who is entering his prime. Fisher has averaged 2.6 three-pointers per game with a 44% three-point shooting rate so far this season.
It also has a lot to do with the rule changes, which allow early double attacks, and Fisher, who mainly focuses on three-pointers from the bottom corner, has more opportunities.
Li Ao saw the news before. In the first 5 games of the season, Fisher made a total of 16 three-pointers, setting a new record for the total number of three-pointers made by a Lakers player in the first 5 games. The previous record was held by Crazy Fan, who hit 14 in the first 5 games. Second three points.
As teams began to get used to the new rules and the league's overall defensive performance began to improve, Fisher's three-point field goal average has actually dropped a lot, but it is still very good.
And Kobe is the one holding back the Lakers' three-pointers...
"Kobe Bryant, 23 years old, 198 cm, 97 kg, comprehensive evaluation 98, played 9 games, averaged 42 minutes per game, averaged 28.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game...shooting rate 47.3%, three-point shooting rate 20%…”
Kobe has only made 4 three-pointers in total this season, and only 20 three-pointers in 9 games. However, his mid-range shooting percentage is very high, 45%, and his short-range shooting percentage is a career-high 46%, in the three-second zone. He averaged 7.1 goals per game from outside and inside the three-point line, setting a career high.
The basket shooting percentage also hit a career high, 65.8%.
The Lakers also have an interesting statistic - they are the only team in the league with a free throw percentage of less than 70%.
"Shaquille O'Neal, 29 years old, 216 cm, 162 kg (overweight), comprehensive evaluation 98 (weight and physical limitations), played 8 games, averaged 32 minutes per game, averaged 24.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 assists per game Blocked shots...shooting percentage: 58%, free throw percentage: 55%..."
Shark single-handedly brought the Lakers' free throw shooting to the bottom of the league.
Putting aside free throws, O'Neal's performance at the beginning of this season was staggering. He only played 32 minutes per game but scored 24.5 points.
What impact does allowing early flanking have on O'Neal?
The shooting percentage has increased from 57% last season to 58%, and the Sharks are still far from their best condition. At the end of last season, in April, O'Neal's weight dropped to his best condition of 148 kilograms, and his shooting percentage in a single month was 63. %.
There is another thing worth mentioning - this season is the first time since the 99-00 season that Kobe's attendance rate at the beginning of the game is higher than O'Neal.
In the past two seasons, O'Neal played 79 and 74 games respectively and was the pillar for the Lakers to maintain their top record. Kobe Bryant only played 66 and 65 games respectively in the past two seasons and was plagued by injuries.
It took two years, and at the age of 23, I finally gained and digested the weight of more than ten kilograms.
Li Ao is now very curious whether Ci Shiping will go to the Pacers, whether the Pacers can still rise, and whether the Afro will make himself into a 'little Malone' figure in order to support Artest's breakthrough...
Just when he was thinking wildly, the task reminder came!
"Shark-killing moment:
Goal: Beat the Lakers.
Reward: Level 5 skill upgrade card for the designated skill 'Shark'. "
"Jordan's successor?"
Task object: Kobe Bryant.
Goal 1: Make more field goals than the opponent in this game.
Goal 2: During the matchup phase between the host and Kobe Bryant, the opponent must score zero three-pointers.
Goal 3: Score more points than your opponent.
Reward: 2000 achievement points per goal. "
For the previous task, his eyes lit up. He had a level 5 skill upgrade card. He didn't upgrade 'Shark' because he thought it might trigger a task to get rewards directly, so he kept that card and waited for other skills to upgrade. Use it after reaching level 4.
The latter mission and every goal are difficult to achieve.
Even goal 2 is not very stable. This guy is amazing. Since entering the NBA until now, the overall three-point performance has been poor. In the 6th year of his career, he has never averaged 1 three-pointer per game in a season. In 4 of the 6 seasons, the three-point shooting rate was lower than 33%. However, in the 1999-00 Western Conference Finals, this Afro was able to shoot an average of 52.2% of the three-point shooting rate per game. In G6, he shot 6 of 9 three-pointers in a single game. , refreshing the number of three-pointers made in a single game in the history of the Lakers!
…
The pre-match preparation time was over, and amid the cheers of the fans at the scene, the two teams started playing.
The Clippers' starting lineup remains the same, and the Lakers sent out a starting lineup of Fisher, Kobe, Rick Fox, Horry, and O'Neal.
Li Ao looked at the opponent's starting lineup and substitutes on the sidelines. There were so many veterans, but he had to guard against the youngest Snake. It was a pity.
However, Horry is used as the starter on the opposite side... is it to contain Jordan's flank defense?
At 8 o'clock in the evening, the game started.
Little O'Neal, who was stared at fiercely by O'Neal, was fearless, leaped high, beat O'Neal to win the jump ball, and the Clippers attacked first!
O'Neal, who lost the jump ball, gritted his teeth, turned around and retreated quickly, his enthusiasm much higher than in the past few games.
Kobe immediately stuck to Jordan after he arrived in the frontcourt, and the physical fight was exhausting.
What happened was beyond Kobe's expectation. Instead of playing without the ball, Jordan forced him to come to the right side of the three-second zone and ask for the ball with his back!
After receiving a pass from Bibby, Jordan turned and took a step from behind, took off and took a mid-range shot... but missed!
Although Kobe was surprised, he defended very well. Even Jordan bared his teeth and shook his head.
O'Neal was stuck in position, and Rick Fox, who moved in, grabbed the defensive rebound.
During the transition between offense and defense, O'Neal came to the low post and leaned against O'Neal, but he made no move to ask for the ball, or even exerted force. He simply used his huge tonnage to suppress O'Neal, and O'Neal had to fight hard to resist.
The TV commentator ridiculed Shark for being clever. To others, being overweight was a liability, but with Shark, after gaining experience in being overweight, he turned this into an 'advantage'.
Fisher came outside the three-point line and passed the ball to Kobe at the top of the arc.
Li Ao carefully guarded the top arc.
Kobe receiving the ball in this position did not surprise him. After the opening game, the Lakers did not play a triangle offense at the beginning of the next 8 games. Instead, they played Princeton. The defender broke through with the ball and the striker circled the top arc flank. The Lakers' main lineup passes the ball well, with 9 players averaging at least 1 assist per game so far this season.
Kobe broke through, and Li Ao moved quickly. Just when Kobe changed direction and Li Ao was about to retreat and move laterally, Kobe suddenly collected the ball, took a big step away, and shot a three-pointer from a distance of nearly one meter from the top arc... Li Ao He quickly pressed forward, but his fierce defensive movements did not affect Kobe's shooting movements at all.
When Li Ao landed, his head turned with the flight of the ball. The ball's arc was not high and it flew straight to the basket. It hit the basket along the neck of the basket. It bounced and fell into the basket!
Li Ao looked at the "Jordan's successor" floating in front of him? "Target 2 has failed" mission prompt, I couldn't help but let out a "Wow".
Looking back, he saw Kobe shaking his head towards him and making a "hissssss..." sound.
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Hiss...Snake?
Li Ao looked at the afro who turned to retreat, and the GIF of the toughest man in the love apartment popped up in his mind...
Is this a distortion of human nature or a loss of morality? He was just having fun at that time, this guy actually remembered it? I even used this to celebrate proudly after scoring a goal!
Li Ao suppressed the shock in his heart and ran quickly to the front court, hoping to hit an iron to suppress the shock.
Bibby received the serve and advanced to the frontcourt, and continued to pass to Jordan, who was leaning on Kobe.
This time Jordan did not play in singles. He waited for Bibby to pull to the right sideline. Li Ao used the screen to reach the top arc from the wing, and Jordan immediately passed it up.
Li Ao caught the ball and turned around and rushed in the middle. Horry, who was changing defense, rushed in but couldn't withstand it. However, Kobe let go of Jordan and moved to the free throw line to block Li Ao.
Jordan immediately pulled away to the right sideline, ready to receive the mid-range shot, and then he saw Li Ao stop and shoot toward Kobe!
"Fa...good!"
Jordan was halfway through cursing, but he immediately changed his tune.
Spider-Man looks like a black Mamba! The free throw line in front of the basket made an emergency stop jump shot!
And it’s one against two!
Jordan smiled and turned around to retreat. For some reason, he admired his young teammate even more.
He admired Li Ao's usual steady and calm playing style, but he liked this ball even more...
Li Ao, who scored the goal, stretched his hands in front of his face after landing, made the gesture of blowing the recorder and ringing the flute hole, and whistled in his mouth.
As soon as Kobe said "Wow" in reply to Li Ao, he saw Li Ao's action and was confused. Even his anger at Yan Ye's body was wiped out.
Fans who are watching the live broadcast will understand instantly!
Kobe calls himself the Black Mamba, Li Ao plays the recorder...
The commentator on the imperial stage understood it instantly after being confused for a moment. Weiping Bryant, who was wondering whether he should play Kobe or Jordan today, couldn't hold back his laughter. Fortunately, he was a professional. He quickly stopped laughing and changed the subject, praising Jordan for his good timing and Kobe Bryant's defense, but Spider-Man's touch was too good...
When the Lakers attacked, O'Neal continued to lean on O'Neal after reaching the inside. This time, O'Neal chose to take a step away from defense, imitating the opponent's touch on the opponent's back and keeping an arm's length distance.
O'Neal, who was still looking lazy at first, suddenly became energetic and pressed O'Neal Jr. into the inside.
Kobe Bryant, who had just received the ball, intermittently turned on the pass button and passed the ball to the ground. O'Neal squeezed to the front of the basket and stepped on the line of the reasonable collision zone to receive the ball. He took one step and used brute force to push O'Neal back half a step and took off. , dunked with both hands behind his back and smashed the ball into the basket!
(End of chapter)
