From sparring to superstar

Chapter 246. 244. Fighting OK's Snake and Flute Again
At 7:40 p.m., at the Staples Center, the Lakers entered the arena first, and they were greeted with boos all over the sky.

Unlike the [-]-[-] split between the two teams in the opening game, [-] to [-] percent of the fans at the Clippers' home court this time were from the Clippers.

In terms of enthusiasm for ticket grabbing, Lakers fans really can't beat the Clippers.

Lakers fans are used to buying tickets casually when playing against the Clippers, but now it is hard to find a ticket.

When the home team entered the field, O'Neal watched Jordan, Odom, O'Neal, Bibby, and Li Ao enter the field one after another, and made a "tsk tsk" sound.

"I didn't expect Spider-Man to really set sail for the Clippers."

Kobe responded after hearing the words: "I said it a long time ago, Spider-Man is a special player. With him, any team can become better."

O'Neill wondered: "You seem to hope that they will rise?"

"Of course, such a team is worthy of being our city rivals. What's the point of taking 60 points for abuse of vegetables?"

O'Neill: (.-_-.)
The afro taunted me again, was he jealous, or jealous.

Speechless for a while, he perfunctoryly said: "Yes, yes, anyway, it has nothing to do with me to deal with Spider-Man and Flying Man. I just need to let that high school student know that not everyone deserves to be called O'Neal, and that's enough."

Kobe: (▼dish▼#)
Who are you scolding!
Take away your boss position sooner or later!

Forget it this time, because the fat man has been so active in preparing for the battle these two days, let him be spared.

After the two teams entered the field, there was no 'fan meeting' this time.

On the one hand, it’s because the opening game has come once, and on the other hand, as the season progresses, the freshness of “the god of basketball is back” has passed. Jordan played so well. He averaged 10 minutes per game in the past 31 games , scored 21.1 points, scoring more than Spiderman, plus 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 steals, shooting 47%, higher than the 97-98 season, the media, fans, and players are not worried about his sudden retirement. .

Jordan went to exchange trash talk with Kobe, and Li Ao looked at the system screen.

"Los Angeles Lakers, 6 wins and 3 losses, averaging 104.9 points per game, conceding 98.1 points per game, shooting 46.8% from the field, restricting opponents from shooting 45.1% from the field, shooting 37% from the three-point range, averaging 7.1 three-pointers per game, 68 percent from the free throw line..."

Averaged 7.1 three-pointers per game, fifth in the league, more than their Clippers averaged 6.9 three-pointers per game.

This largely depends on Fisher, who has entered his peak period. Fisher has averaged 44 three-pointers per game with a 2.6% three-point shooting rate so far this season.

It also has a lot to do with the changes in the rules. Early flanking is allowed, and Fisher, who mainly takes 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, breaking the record for the total number of three-pointers made by the Lakers in the first 5 games. three-pointer.

As teams began to get used to the new rules and the league's overall defensive performance began to improve, Fisher's three-pointers per game have actually dropped a lot, but they are still very good.

And Kobe is the one who is 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 scored 4 three-pointers this season, and only made 9 three-pointers in 20 games, but his mid-range shooting percentage is very high, 45%, and his close-range shooting percentage is a career-high 46%. Outside and within the three-point line, he averaged 7.1 goals per game, setting a new career high.

The shooting percentage at the basket also hit a career high, 65.8%.

The Lakers also have a very interesting statistic-they are the only team in the league that makes less than [-]% of their free throws.

"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%..."

Relying on their own strength, the Sharks brought the Lakers' free throw percentage to the bottom of the league.

Free throws aside, O'Neal started the season staggeringly, scoring 32 points in just 24.5 minutes per game.

Allowing early flanking, what impact did it have on O'Neill?
The shooting percentage has increased from 57% last season to 58%, and the Sharks are still far from their best form. At the end of last season, in April, O’Neal’s weight was reduced to 4 kg, and his shooting percentage in a single month was 148%. %.

There is another thing worth mentioning-this season is the first time since the 99-00 season that Kobe's attendance rate in the opening stage is higher than that of O'Neal.

In the past two seasons, O'Neal played 79 games and 74 games respectively, which is the pillar for the Lakers to maintain the top record. Kobe only played 66 games and 65 games in the past two seasons respectively, and was plagued by injuries.

It took two years, and at the age of 23, I finally digested the weight increase of more than ten kilograms.

Li Ao is very curious now, whether Ci Shiping will go to the Pacers, whether the Pacers can rise, and whether Afro will make himself into a "Little Maroon" body in order to carry Artest's breakthrough...

Just when he was thinking wildly, the task reminder came!

"Shark Killing Time:
Goal: Beat the Lakers.

Reward: Designated skill 'Shark' level 5 skill upgrade card. "

"Jordan successor?:
Task object: Kobe Bryant.

Objective 1: The number of field goals in this game is higher than that of the opponent.

Goal 2: In the matchup stage between the host and Kobe Bryant, it is necessary to block the opponent's three-pointer.

Goal 3: Score higher than the opponent.

Reward: 2000 achievement points per objective. "

In the previous task, his eyes lit up. He had a level 5 skill upgrade card. He didn't upgrade the 'shark'. He just thought that it might trigger the task of getting the reward directly, so he kept that card and waited for other skills to upgrade. Use it after level 4.

The latter task, every goal, is not easy to do.

Even goal 2 is not very stable. This product is amazing. After entering the NBA until now, the overall three-point performance has been poor. In the sixth year of his career, he has never averaged 6 three-pointer per game in a season. In 1 of the 6 seasons, the three-point shooting rate was lower than 4%. However, in the 33-99 Western Conference Finals, this explosive head was able to shoot an average of 00% of the three-point shooting rate per game. G52.2 made 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 amidst the cheers of the fans, the two teams started to play.

The Clippers' starting lineup remained the same, and the Lakers sent Fisher, Kobe, Rick Fox, Horry, and O'Neal to the starting lineup.

Li Ao looked at the starters and substitutes on the sidelines, so many veterans, but he had to defend the youngest Snake, which is really a pity.

But the opposite side started with Horry...Is it to contain Jordan's flank defense?
At 8 o'clock in the evening, the game began.

O'Neal, who was stared at fiercely by O'Neal, was fearless, jumped high, beat O'Neal to win the jump ball, and the Clippers went first!
O'Neal, who lost the jump ball, gritted his teeth, turned around and retreated quickly, and his enthusiasm was much higher than in the past few games.

Kobe posted it immediately after Jordan came to the frontcourt, and the hand-to-hand combat wasted.

The situation that was beyond Kobe's expectation appeared. Instead of playing off 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 Bibby's pass, Jordan turned around with his back and took a step horizontally. He took off and made a mid-range shot...missed!
Although Kobe was surprised, he defended very well. Even Jordan gritted his teeth and shook his head.

O'Neal got stuck, and Rick Fox, who got in, grabbed the defensive rebound.

In the transition between offense and defense, O'Neal came to the low position and leaned against O'Neal, but he didn't ask for the ball, and he didn't even use his strength. He just used his super tonnage to press O'Neal, and O'Neal had to fight hard.

The TV commentator ridiculed Big Shark for being clever. To others, being overweight is a burden, but when it comes to Big Shark, after having rich experience in being overweight, he turned this into an 'advantage'.

Fisher came to the three-point line and passed the ball to Kobe in the top arc.

Li Ao carefully guarded the top arc.

Kobe caught the ball in this position, which did not surprise him. After the opening game, the Lakers did not start the triangle offense in the next 8 games, but played Princeton. The main lineup of the Lakers is good at passing the ball. So far this season, 9 players have averaged at least 1 assist per game.

Kobe broke through, and Li Ao moved quickly. Just when Kobe changed direction and Li Ao was about to step back 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, hit the position along the neck of the basket inside the basket, bounced a bit, and fell into the basket!

Li Ao looked at the 'Jordan successor?Goal 2 has failed' mission prompt, and I couldn't help but let out a "wow".

Turning around, he saw Kobe shaking his head at him and making a "hiss..." sound.

(d)
Hiss... Snake?

Li Ao looked at the exploding head who turned back to defend, and a GIF of the toughest man in the iPartment popped up in his mind...

Is this a distortion of human nature or a loss of morality?He was just trying to have fun at the time, this guy actually remembered?Still proudly celebrating with this 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 against Kobe.

This time, Jordan didn't play singles. He waited for Bibby to open to the right sideline. Li Ao used the cover to reach the top arc, and Jordan immediately passed it up.

Li Ao received the ball and turned around and rushed in the middle. Horry, who switched defenses, stuck up but couldn't stand it, but 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 catch the mid-range shot, and then he saw Li Ao stop abruptly to face Kobe to make the shot!

"Cut...good!"

Jordan swears in the middle of the street, and changes his words instantly.

Spider-Man is in the black mamba!The free throw line in front of the basket made an emergency stop jumper!

And it’s one against two!

Jordan smiled and turned to retreat. For some reason, he admired this young teammate even more.

He appreciates Li Ao's steady and calm playing style, but he prefers this game...

Li Ao, who scored the goal, stretched his hands in front of his face after landing, made a movement of playing the clarinet and pressing the hole, and whistled.

Just as Kobe responded with a "wow" to Li Ao, he was confused when he saw Li Ao's action, and even lost his anger at Yan Ye's body.

Fans who are watching the live broadcast of the florist will understand it in seconds!
Kobe calls himself the Black Mamba, Li Ao plays the clarinet...

The narrator of the imperial court immediately understood after being puzzled. Weiping Bryant, who was wondering whether to play Kobe or Jordan today, couldn't hold back his laughter. Fortunately, he is a professional. Quickly stopped laughing, forcibly changed the subject, and praised Jordan's good timing of the ball this time, and Kobe's defense is also very good, but Spiderman feels too good...

When the Lakers attacked, O'Neal went inside and continued to lean against O'Neal. This time, O'Neal chose to take a step back to defend, imitating the opponent's hand touching the opponent's back and keeping an arm's length away.

O'Neill, who was still looking lazy, suddenly became energetic, and pressed O'Neill Jr. into the inside line.

After receiving the ball, Kobe's pass button was intermittently connected, and he hit the ground with a long pass. O'Neal squeezed to the front of the basket and stepped on the reasonable collision zone line to receive the ball. With one step, he pushed Jr. O'Neal back half a step with brute force, and took off , Slam the ball into the basket with both hands behind the back!

(End of this chapter)