Chapter 676: Checking Into the ICU with a Bag

After beating the Mavericks, the Lakers' schedule continues.

The second game was still on the road. The Lakers flew directly from Dallas to New York to play the Knicks.

Playing the Knicks again?

He must be beaten, of course his crotch is on fire.

Although the regular season is shortened, the official schedule is also based on 50 games.

Each team can be sure to play the other 28 teams, but the arrangement is different from before, and this game... still attracts the attention of the entire league.

The Lakers are a factor, because teams that want to win the championship are targeting the strongest team in the Western Conference.

The Knicks are also a factor, because the Knicks have Ewing who cheated everyone in the offseason.

And such a duel was arranged at the beginning of the season...it can't help but make people think that the officials wanted Ewing to take a beating from the Lakers. After all, it was not just the labor and management parties that suffered in the labor negotiations. The officials, headed by Stern, were in charge. Blood loss also followed, and the losses were heavy.

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As for the Lakers, they really didn't take this game seriously.

You know, the Knicks are no longer what they used to be.

The boss Ewing's condition has declined seriously; Larry Johnson has also experienced a sharp decline and been plagued by injuries after moving to the Knicks; coupled with the old oak Oakley going to the Raptors... At this time, the Knicks have already gone from the first tier of the Eastern Conference to It fell to the middle and lower reaches.

But looking at the Lakers, last season's winning lineup was very young.

Although veterans Barkley and Rodman have been added this season, they are added to the young lineup, so the Lakers' strength has only been increased, not reduced. It just seems... New York fans are not so welcoming to the Lakers, and even hate them. After all, since Li Shengli entered the league, the Knicks have been beaten badly in recent years. They are beaten every year and the fans feel distressed to see them.

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The Mavericks played No. 5.

I arrived in New York on the morning of the 6th. After training for a while in the afternoon, everyone went to catch up on their sleep. On the 7th... when the Lakers rushed to Madison Garden Arena and went to the visiting team's training ground to warm up and prepare for the game, Li Shengli felt the excitement from the New Yorkers. , the hostility caused by the 'historical issues' between the two teams.

But no one cares about this. After all, it is normal to be harassed by the opponent's fans in an away game.

Until the afternoon... the Lakers' training was a regular tactical drill, and it was not too specific to the Knicks' lineup changes. After training for a while, Li Shengli pulled Barkley to the sidelines to rest.

"Have a rest, don't tire yourself."

"Damn, you think I'm so young that I don't even need to participate in training?" Barkley complained, but he still sat down and said, "It's a pity that bastard Oakley has run away, otherwise I would have done it today. He cleaned it up.”

"Okay, don't let Ben hear it, or he will feel uncomfortable."

"It's not as complicated as you think. Oakley is still familiar with Jordan. I'm not going to fight as well as I should when we meet. You've beaten Rodman to such a degree that he's not good yet." Barkley said He curled his lips and said: "That's how we are. If you want to fight, just fight. After all, it's only been a few years. Otherwise, why do you think Rodman came to the Lakers?"

"Okay, let's not talk about this." Li Shengli waved his hand, "You should pay attention to your old injuries. Don't injure your pelvic bone again. Do you think you will be embarrassed if you miss the playoffs..."

"Go away, I haven't even settled it with you for what you did to me last time. I've been preparing hard for so long, and I only played for twenty seconds in one playoff game. Are you guys, too?"

"Damn, isn't that Olajuwon's problem? It has nothing to do with us." Li Shengli thought about how miserable Barkley was at that time. He spent the last half month of the regular season just for the playoffs, but as soon as he came on the field, he Being carried away, it can be said that the most miserable person last season was Barkley.

"Why doesn't it matter? If you and Ben, two bastards, don't mess with me, will I be so unlucky?"

"Damn... ok, ok, I admit it, okay?" Li Shengli, one head and two big, continued: "I'll let you vent after the game starts. Also... help me watch it. Focus on Kobe."

Watch over Kobe for you?

You are here and you still need me to watch?

Brother, who are you? Don’t you know how to ride a horse?

Barkley's face turned blue, he got up and walked to the training ground, but Li Shengli really didn't care. After talking to Barkley, he asked Rodman, Ben, and Crotty to inform him for a few words, and then also participated. train.

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Until the game is close.

The boos against the Lakers in Madison Garden Arena represent the Knicks' will. Obviously, at least judging from the fans' reaction, the hostility here is very strong.

Come on stage to warm up before the game...

The starting lineup arranged by Harris was the same as the first game, with Li Shengli, Barkley, Kobe Bryant, Nick, and Fox starting. The Knicks' starting lineup is worth mentioning...

Ewing will play center and Larry Johnson will play power forward. These two positions are basically determined.

As for the other three positions, Knicks head coach Van Gundy has also thought about it, because with the strength of the Lakers inside, Ewing and Johnson may not be able to play, and the one in these three positions is... point guard Charlie Waugh Germany, the two shooting guards are veteran Alan Houston and newly joined Latrell Sprewell this season.

If you can't dig the inside line, then hit the outside line.

Van Gundy wants to increase the speed of the offensive and defensive rotations. Even if it is a little faster, it is good. As long as the defensive counterattacks are launched...even if it is a short three-on-three in the frontcourt, it is still profitable. After all, whether there is Li Shengli in the inside defense zone is very important. , the entire league feels it is important.

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There was a beep.

The game officially started, and the Lakers got the first offense.

According to Harris' arrangement, the Lakers have enough alternative tactics, and given the rebounding abilities of Li Shengli and Barkley, the most direct way is of course for Kobe Bryant to lead the team's outside line to fire first, hoping for a first-attack hit and a probabilistic one. Play the second offense in the frontcourt.

The rhythm is still very simple.

Both Kobe and Fox can take action, and the Lakers also have Eddie and Horry on the bench to supplement the cold time of the starting lineup. Even assuming that all outside lines cannot be used, the Lakers still have a more stable inside line to play. Li Shengli and Barkley's After all, the combination is still the top in the league.

As for the defense, it is more direct. Without affecting the offense, block any point with firepower. The Lakers do have this strength. Crotty, Big Ben and even Horry are all defensive backbones and can adapt to various disadvantages. situation.

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Therefore, the Lakers' first attack was made by Kobe on the outside line, and it was Sprewell who was guarding him. However, in the first round, he was blocked by a teammate's pick-and-roll screen. Kobe shot around the screen and successfully hit the ball.

Looking back is the Knicks' offense.

The established tactics have been laid out long ago. Like the Lakers, the Knicks' three-guard lineup determined that most of the firepower was on the outside. Kobe Bryant scored one on the front foot, and Sprewell on the back foot resisted Kobe's defense. Scored one.

In the first quarter, both sides struggled on the outside, while the Lakers looked to Kobe and the Knicks to Sprewell.

The two maintained synchronized efficiency for half a quarter, but... Kobe didn't make any provocative moves after scoring. After all, it was just the beginning, but Sprewell was different. After scoring, he cursed at Kobe. Talking trash.

At this time, the situation underwent some subtle changes.

The Lakers exchanged eye contact on and off the court, and the Lakers substitute, who knew everything, out of humanitarian spirit, really wanted to remind Sprewell to book an ICU in advance and check in with his bags.