Liaoning Stadium.
An NBA preseason game is being held here. The two participating teams are the Liaoning team, the runner-up of the CBA last season, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA playoff team.
For the upcoming match between these two teams, not only the fans at the scene are looking forward to it, but the fans on the Internet are also happily waiting for the live broadcast.
Before the game even started, a group of people were already talking about it.
"Why send the Liaoning team to play? Can't we send the champions? If you want to play against an NBA team, you have to play the best! Otherwise, how can you beat them?"
"The Liaoning team is chosen because the opponent is too strong! The Liaoning team is not bad, and it is not far behind the championship team. In this way, if they lose, it will not be so ugly...otherwise the outside world will certainly On the other hand, how come the champion of the local league can’t even beat one of the opponent’s playoff teams?”
"Isn't it normal to not be able to beat them? Haven't you seen these foreign players in the CBA? These people are making all the difference in the CBA and they look really good... But if they go to the NBA, some of them may not be able to enter the rotation. line-up......"
"Even if it's true, you can't say it! If this layer of window paper is pierced, some people's faces will not be bright..."
His eyes returned to the stadium.
The starting lineups of both sides have been arranged.
Needless to say, there is no need to say more about the Liaoning team. A group of core players of the Liaoning team, led by Guo Ailun, have long been ready to go. They were the key to the team's finals last season, and can also be said to be the strongest of this Liaoning team. line-up.
For the Minnesota Timberwolves, Zhao Feiyang did not enter the starting lineup.
Coach Norman Thomas did not intend to overwork him, so he just asked newcomers such as Zach LaVine to take his place.
What's more interesting is that I don't know if head coach Norman Thomas specially arranged him and a group of substitutes into the starting lineup this time in order to beat Dwight Howard.
This arrangement naturally made Dwight Howard cursed.
"What's going on? How can I, a super center, play with these substitutes?"
"Fake...what on earth is this old man thinking? If this guy is too old and I don't care about him, I will never let him arrange it like this..."
call out.
The referee whistle sounded.
The game officially begins.
Even though Dwight Howard was somewhat reluctant, he slowly walked onto the court under the stern eyes of head coach Norman Thomas.
Players from both sides shook hands.
Soon, the referee tossed the ball.
Snapped.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took the lead in getting the ball, and Dwight Howard slapped the ball directly into the hands of his teammates.
The Timberwolves attack with the ball.
Zach LaVine dribbled the ball and looked for an opportunity at the top of the arc. The one who came up to defend him was Guo Ailun. The two met each other, and Zach LaVine took the opportunity to rush into the basket. Guo Ailun followed the opponent tightly and did not relax, but Zach LaVine still successfully threw the ball with his left hand.
Snapped.
A layup fell firmly into the basket.
Zach LaVine helped the Minnesota Timberwolves score an opening goal.
Soon it was the Liaoning team's turn to counterattack.
The person holding the ball is Guo Ailun.
Having just experienced an international competition, he has much more offensive experience than before. Even when faced with Zach LaVine's defense, Guo Ailun was not intimidated by the opponent.
He first dribbled the ball across the half court and observed the situation on the court after reaching the top of the arc.
Deliberately making a gesture to pretend to let his teammates come up to help cover, Zach LaVine's attention was drawn away by his teammates, and Guo Ailun took advantage of the situation to change direction and break through to the basket.
His movements were still quite fast, but this time he encountered Dwight Howard who was guarding the basket.
Although "Warcraft" is no longer as violent as it was during the subversion period, his abilities are still extremely outstanding.
Guo Ailun had noticed the opponent's defense, so he deliberately threw the ball high. However, even with this already dodged shot, Dwight Howard jumped high and slapped the ball away.
Snapped.
The basketball flew directly out of bounds.
There was an uproar.
Not to mention the fans on the sidelines, even the Liaoning team players on the court looked surprised. Guo Ailun was stunned for several seconds.
"Holy shit!"
"Is this guy jumping so high? He's cheating, right?"
The Liaoning team took a throw-in.
Guo Ailun gave the ball to his opponent, but he still refused to give up. Soon, his teammates gave him the ball again. Guo Ailun, who got the ball, looked for opportunities at the top of the arc.
Zach LaVine, who had been passed before, obviously did not expect that there would be such a high-level athlete in the Chinese League. He immediately became serious and put up an extremely serious defensive posture towards Guo Ailun.
The two faced each other, and Guo Ailun suddenly feinted and pulled away. After a pause, he quickly changed direction and retreated to the right. The whole action was completed in one go, and after finishing it, he shot a three-pointer.
Zach LaVine also reacted quickly, but by the time he pounced over, Guo Ailun had already thrown the ball toward the basket.
Uh-huh.
A three-pointer fell firmly into the basket.
The whole audience burst into cheers and applause.
The fans of the Liaoning team certainly support the Liaoning team. It naturally makes the fans of the Liaoning team happy to see their stars taking the initiative to fight against each other on their own territory and performing well.
"Well done!"
"Guo Ailun deserves to be in the national team, and he is indeed one of the few players in the local league who can compete with high-level players..."
"He is still young. If he plays seriously for a few years, is it possible for him to go to the NBA and compete in the future?"
On the court.
After Guo Ailun scored, Zach LaVine was not convinced.
As soon as his teammates serve, he quickly dribbles the ball across half court. After he reached the half court, Guo Ailun, who was catching up, also planned to intercept his layup.
Unfortunately, what was waiting for Guo Ailun was not a layup, but Zach LaVine leaping high and heading towards the basket for a dunk.
His dunks were famous in the dunk contest, so this one dunk immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the fans in the audience.
"LaVine's dunk is really good!"
"Good physical fitness and excellent jumping ability..."
"It's a good loss for Allen this time! We can't do it if we don't fight him. Let's play to our strengths. If Allen doesn't cry, stand up and masturbate..."
The competition on the court became more and more lively.
As the core center of the team, Dwight Howard saw that all the limelight was taken away by the defenders, and he felt a little unhappy for a while.
So, when the Minnesota Timberwolves made their next offense, Dwight Howard rushed to Zach LaVine outside to ask for the ball early on.
"Zach, pass the ball!"
When Zach LaVine saw Dwight Howard asking for the ball, he quickly threw the ball into his hands.
The next second, Dwight Howard held the ball and played one-on-one under the basket. His strong body made it impossible for defensive players to resist. With only two hits, he turned around and entered the basket, and then raised his hands high for a shot. Dunk the ball into the basket.
boom.
Dwight Howard's dunk made the rim ring.
The fans on the sidelines were also extremely happy. Many people had the illusion that Dwight Howard, who led the Orlando Magic to a massive victory in the Finals a few seasons ago, was back!
