"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome our players... The first person to step out is the new head coach of the Lakers, Byron Scott..."
In the Staples Center Arena, the host is making the opening introduction.
Players from both sides walked out of the tunnel one after another, and under the introduction of the host, they kept waving to the fans at the scene. Today's arena attendance is pretty good, but of course, that's just from an overall perspective.
A large part of the reason is because of the existence of Zhao Feiyang.
With him in the Lakers, Chinese fans will come to watch the game, especially fans from cities near Los Angeles, who will drive hundreds of kilometers to experience the atmosphere.
Their arrival undoubtedly made up for the Lakers' low attendance. If it were not for Zhao Feiyang's attraction and the presence of these Chinese fans, then for a game of this level, the attendance would probably be only one-half of the scene.
"Zhao Feiyang!"
"Zhao, you are the best!"
"Sign your name for me!"
When walking out of the tunnel, Zhao Feiyang was moved by the enthusiastic Chinese fans on both sides of the stands. He kept reaching out and high-fiving them, which was considered a response to their enthusiasm.
The struggle in the locker room was effective.
The firm attitude of Zhao Feiyang and Nick Young made head coach Byron Scott choose to compromise. However, Byron Scott had no good intentions. He replaced his nephew Steven Scott and replaced him. Zhao Feiyang and Nick Young were both placed in the starting lineup.
It is a good thing to be arranged into the starting lineup, but Zhao Feiyang also discovered some problems. For example, in the starting lineup, except for Chris Kaman, the inside man who replaced Pau Gasol as the starter, the other two players They are all substitutes.
The main point guard like Jody Meeks was replaced by Byron Scott.
Substitute teammates are not a problem, the problem is that the two substitute teammates who came on are both "little princes of singles", and they are not willing to give in to Nick Young who doesn't like to pass the ball.
After all, Nick Young still has a sense of the overall situation. In order to secure the contract for next season, these two people have been "lone wolves" in recent games. If they can play by themselves, they will never pass the ball. Even if they can't play by themselves, they have to try hard.
With teammates like this, Zhao Feiyang didn't expect any tactical cooperation from them, and Byron Scott didn't arrange any tactics for them at all.
Simply emphasizing defense and allowing them to increase their chances of breakthrough is completely an old-school coach's style of play.
call out.
The referee's whistle sounded and the game officially started.
When walking onto the court, Zhao Feiyang quickly stopped Nick Young before the two parties took their positions, and whispered beside him, "Nick, we have to cooperate... You can't be the same as before. Fight alone..."
"Remember, as long as you have an offensive opportunity, I will pass it to you, and vice versa..."
"The old guy Byron doesn't want us to steal his nephew's limelight, so he sent two difficult guys... The more this happens, the more we have to prove ourselves with our results..."
Nick Yang also realized the seriousness of the problem, and he nodded towards Zhao Feiyang.
Jump ball from both sides.
Snapped.
The referee threw the ball, and Kevin Love jumped high and took the lead in patting the ball into the hands of his teammates. The first quarter officially started, with defender Ricky Rubio holding the ball forward for the Timberwolves.
After halftime, the Timberwolves began to organize an offense. Ricky Rubio directed his teammates to pick and roll and suddenly launched an attack from the right. He dribbled the ball into the two zones.
The Lakers immediately made up the defense, trying to prevent Ricky Rubio from entering the basket, but as soon as the defensive players made up for it, Ricky Rubio made a shooting motion.
Snapped.
When the basketball accurately fell into the hands of Kevin Love under the basket, the Lakers players on the court realized that he was not shooting but passing.
After receiving the ball, Kevin Love rushed straight into the penalty area, and Chris Kaman blocked the road with his body.
However, Kevin Love didn't talk nonsense and directly used his strong upper body strength to collide with his body. Chris Kaman, who seemed to be bigger, was easily knocked away by him during the confrontation. Kevin Love also took advantage of the opportunity to enter the basket. The next dunk was successful.
boom.
The ball went in.
The Timberwolves are off to a strong start.
It was the Lakers' turn to fight back.
The ball was released, and before Zhao Feiyang had passed halftime, substitute teammate Ryan Kelly, who was in possession of the ball, quickly rushed over with the ball.
"WTF?"
Zhao Feiyang couldn't help but complain in his heart, and then hurriedly chased after him.
After halftime, Ryan Kelly did not have any plan to organize an offense, but started a one-on-one challenge with Ricky Rubio, who was defending him.
The two faced each other, and Ryan Kelly kept swaying, trying to get past this famous "golden boy." However, Ricky Rubio's defense was very solid and did not expose any flaws to Ryan Kelly.
Seeing that Ryan Kelly was being stared at and unable to escape, Zhao Feiyang hurriedly stepped forward to respond.
He reached out to Ryan Kelly, intending to get the ball, but Ryan Kelly just glanced at him and did not pass the ball immediately.
"Hey!"
"Man, what are you doing?"
Zhao Feiyang shouted to Ryan Kelly.
At this time, he has combined the ball, but there is no room to take action. Apart from passing the ball, the only option left is to be intercepted.
Off the court.
Head coach Byron Scott sat on the team bench very relaxedly.
He is not always like this. When his nephew comes on the stage, he is very diligent and always stands on the sideline and continues to direct the field.
"Yes, that's it!"
"Does a yellow-skinned boy from China also want to threaten me? Damn you bastard, I will take good care of you..."
Byron Scott smiled and kept muttering in his heart.
Snapped.
Ryan Kelly on the court still passed the ball. Ricky Rubio's defense was too tight and he didn't want to make a mistake as soon as he started.
However, he did not pass it to Zhao Feiyang, but to Nick Young in the right corner.
Nick Young, who caught the ball, was also stunned for a moment. His position was not good enough. Logically speaking, he should not be the first choice.
But the ball was given to him, and Nick Young would never refuse.
He only hesitated for 0.5 seconds, and rushed into the penalty area with the ball in the next moment. Seeing Kevin Love rushing to defend, Nick Young planned to use a pull-up layup to avoid the opponent, but after jumping into the air, he realized that Kevin There is another Timberwolves player behind Vin Love.
In order not to be blocked by the opponent, Nick Young threw the ball.
When he broke through to the basket, Zhao Feiyang had already reached the three-point line in the left corner, so Nick Young had the opportunity to transfer the ball.
Snapped.
The basketball fell into Zhao Feiyang's hands.
The familiar feeling surged through his body again, and Zhao Feiyang did not hesitate and took action before the Timberwolves defensive players pounced on him.
Uh-huh.
A three-pointer fell steadily into the basket.
