I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 63 I don't defend you, you shoot casually
competition is over.

The two teams say hello and farewell.

Kobe hugged Anthony: "Melon, you played well tonight."

After being praised by Kobe, Anthony seemed very excited and wanted to take the opportunity to ask Kobe for advice.

It's a pity that a discordant voice suddenly sounded, ruining the atmosphere.

"Yeah... It's really not bad, but it's a little worse than me."

damn thing!
Anthony looked at Liu He viciously, wanting to perform a big show of "Tearing a Living Man With His Hands".

But Liu He didn't care about this, pointing fingers and saying: "Meilon, your offensive skills are still too rough, you have to settle down and practice hard. Otherwise...you will really develop a habit, then It's just the habit of being defeated by me!"

The first half of Liu He's sentence made Anthony fly into a rage.You rookie are also qualified to question my offensive skills?
But after hearing the second half of the sentence, Anthony froze.

Yes, after entering the NBA, this is the second time he lost to Liu He.

Facing the Lakers' Galaxy Battleship for the first time, it is still excusable.

But tonight the Lakers have a bad lineup, and he still lost.

What excuse is there?

"Just wait and see!"

Just wait and see!
Anthony turned around and walked into the player tunnel. Tonight, he will start training hard.

At the press conference after the game, Kobe and Liu He naturally became the focus.

But the mood of the two is not easy.

The Lakers won tonight, but they also exposed big problems, such as guarding the penalty area, rebounding, personnel...

If it weren't for the Nuggets' own poor condition, no matter how they shot or didn't make a shot, the Lakers would have no chance tonight.

Sure enough, the same is true of the fans and media's evaluation of the Lakers after the game.

On the one hand, everyone affirmed the strength of the "Bullfighting Combination".

On the other hand, they are not optimistic about the Lakers' next game record.

"Until O'Neal returns, can the Lakers hold on to their regular-season leadership?"

Currently, the Lakers' record is 31 wins and 2 losses.

There are still 10 games in January.

These games include championship seeds such as the Mavericks, Timberwolves, and Kings, as well as strong Western Conference playoff teams such as the Nuggets and Grizzlies.

Such a schedule is too unfriendly to the crippled Lakers.

2004 1 Month 12 Day.

Back at home, the Lakers faced the Nuggets again, and finally lost the game 98:107.

Kobe scored 36 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

刘河25分7篮板5助攻3抢断1盖帽。

Payton had 16 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal.

"Matador" scored 77 points together, but still lost the game.

The three of them are still the only three Lakers scoring in double figures.

2004 1 Month 14 Day.

The Lakers lost to the Kings 89:101.

Kobe had 35 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals.

Liu He scored 28 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Still failed to leave Sacramento standing up.

2004 1 Month 16 Day.

The Lakers lost to the Clippers 89:91.

Kobe had 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.

Liu He scored 28 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

The two scored 60 points together and lost again.

After a wave of three consecutive losses, the Lakers' record came to 31 wins and 5 losses.

The Pacers, Pistons, Timberwolves, Spurs, and Kings behind are waiting for an opportunity, ready to pull the Lakers off the horse at any time.

The media also began to bad-mouth the Lakers, feeling that the Lakers would have a rare win in the remaining games in January.

At the press conference of the loss to the Clippers, Liu He and Kobe sat next to Phil Jackson.

The reporter asked Kobe: "Kobe, the recent poor record of the Lakers is due to injuries?"

This is simply nonsense.

Still need to ask?

But Kobe just shook his head with a low expression: "No! It's because I'm too weak! I haven't done enough, I'm trying to do more. In the next game, I will help the team win and end the winning streak .”

Liu He glanced at Kobe.

Unexpectedly, within reason, it was indeed a Kobe-style answer.

That night, when everyone went back to rest, Kobe, who scored the highest score in the game, stayed at the Staples Center and practiced for himself.

The warm-up was over, and Kobe was about to start the official training, but saw another person walking onto the training ground.

Liu He!

Kobe didn't say anything.

The team has lost three games in a row, and the bullfighting team has practiced after three consecutive games, which seems to have become their habit.

……

2004 1 Month 18 Day.

The Lakers arrive in Cleveland.That's right, their opponent this time is the Cavaliers.

In fact, the life of the Cavaliers is not easy.

At present, the Cavaliers are 11 wins and 27 losses, almost at the bottom of the league.

But the Cavaliers don't care. Sending Ricky Davis away is to release all the ball possessions, let James play casually, and fight monsters to upgrade.

For James, they have already planned to sacrifice this year's record.James did not live up to the expectations of the Cavaliers, and his personal data ushered in a surge during this period.

Liu He was extremely envious of James' treatment.

Any rookie encountering such an environment would be a bad start.

Unlike him in Los Angeles, he can only follow F4 to pick up leftovers to satisfy his hunger.

Liu He also had a sense of urgency in his heart. Before O'Neill and Malone came back, he should seize the opportunity and exercise (scrub) his (data) as much as possible.

Don't let James throw you off too much.

For the best rookie, Liu He really wants to compete with James.

In another time and space, Anthony lost to James with similar statistics and a better record.

Liu He wants to try it out... With the statistics being similar, the record crushing James, and the direct match against James, the league still has the face to do so outrageously.

Win or lose, always try.

According to the rules, the Eastern and Western teams usually only meet twice a season.

In the last match, Liu He beat James "22 to 3".

Tonight's game is the last match of the season. Liu He must win, and he will completely crush James in terms of statistics.

At 7:[-] in the evening, the admission ceremony began.

The Lakers' starting lineup is:
Fifth position: Old Grant.

Number four: Liu He.

Number three: George.

Number two: Kobe.

Number one: Payton.

When Liu He played, he was booed and cursed even more exaggeratedly than Kobe.

"Liu He, you rookie, you don't even deserve to carry LeBron's shoes!"

"LeBron can hammer you with one hand!"

"You are nothing but following Kobe and O'Neal to collect statistics!"

……

Liu He smiled: It seems that people in Cleveland hold grudges very much!

But don't worry, after tonight, you will hate me even more.

Kobe complained from the side: "I have never seen a rookie pass a game and make all the fans hate him."

Liu He said with a playful smile: "That's so rare for you! I have seen a sophomore All-Star who can offend all the seniors in the East and West."

Kobe blushed directly.

That is his dark history.

Kobe, who just entered the league, was too frivolous and offended all the star players at once, and the bosses were waiting to teach him a lesson during the All-Star Weekend.

And before Kobe, there was a rookie star called "Braised Egg".Braised Dan is even more arrogant, and he plays very well, which also made the stars at the time hold their breath and want to teach him a lesson.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Peyton coughed next to him: "But that kid is really powerful, his body is too strong!"

Kobe nodded approvingly.

But Liu He didn't take it seriously: "Gary, relax, I have a way to deal with him."

Payton and Kobe looked at Liu He at the same time to confirm whether this guy was bragging.

Liu He didn't care at all: "To be honest, I can prevent him with both eyes. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet!"

Kobe and Payton certainly didn't believe it.

Use your eyes to prevent James from dying?

Do you think you are a superman with eyes that shoot lasers?

It's just...every time Liu He brags, he never fails.

This made Kobe and Payton dare not agree rashly.

"Two cowards, no fun!"

Liu He felt bored and stopped talking to the two of them.

At this time, the Cavaliers played.

Fifth position: Zajunas Ilgauskas.

[-]th position: Carlos Boozer.

Number three: Eric Williams.

Number two: Kedric Brown.

Number one: LeBron James.

When James came out, the entire Quicken Loans Center arena erupted in huge cheers.

And his domineering gesture of throwing chalk made Cleveland fans crazy.

"Little Emperor" LeBron James... the King of Cleveland!
You don't wear a crown, but you have the posture of a king!
Game start.

The Cavaliers grabbed the ball on the first down.

James broke through with the ball, attracted the Lakers' defense, and then passed the ball to Boozer.

This is a great pass!

Boozer can shoot directly with one dribble. I have to feel that James' basketball vision and passing ability are top-notch.

But at this moment, Kobe rushed into the paint, jumped high, and slapped Boozer's basketball before he shot it.

Big cap!
Kobe showed his determination at the beginning. He said after the game that he would lead the team to win, but he was not just talking.

A real man who always walks the talk!

Offensive and defensive transitions, the Lakers attack.

Kobe broke through with the ball and stormed the Cavaliers penalty area, causing a foul by Big Z's thugs.

Subsequently, Kobe made 2 of 2 free throws.

2: 0.

The Cavaliers attack.

James dealt the card to Big Z, and Big Z used his height to directly force old Grant.

Swish!
2: 2.

Looking back, Kobe continued to attack the basket. Big Z didn't dare to make any more moves this time, and his hand movements were a little smaller. Kobe completed a layup.

4: 2.

The Cavaliers attack.

James continued to deal cards to Big Z.

Kobe immediately helped the old Grant to defend and forced the big Z to score the ball.

Payton seized the opportunity, intercepted halfway, made a steal, and then launched a fast break.

Liu He received Payton's pass and successfully dunked with one arm.

boom!
6: 2.

The Cavaliers attack again.

James slowed down the tempo to give his teammates a chance to breathe.

Big Z quietly touched the free throw line and set a pick and roll for James.

James suddenly started, rushed into the paint area, and hit the board with a throw.

6: 4.

The two sides got off to a tight start.

Lakers offense.

Bryant continued to attack the inside.

His intentions were exposed.

Bryant hopes that by constantly attacking the inside, causing damage, and even getting the Cavaliers' big men into foul trouble.

This may reduce the inside pressure of the Lakers, after all, the Lakers' inside is too weak now.

Big Z noticed Kobe's attempt and restrained his movements even more.

But it made it easier for Kobe to put the basketball in the hoop.

8: 4.

Kobe scored 8 of the Lakers' first 6 points, and his determination to win was extremely firm.

On the Cavaliers side, James entered the penalty area again and succeeded in a one-armed dunk. The old Grant and Liu He's partner's ability to protect the inside frame is really limited.

8: 6.

James' dunk drew screams from Cleveland fans.

The scene on the court seemed to be Kobe and James scoring each other.

While cheering for James, Cleveland fans did not forget to mock Liu He.

"Rookie, you are nothing!"

"Go back to Los Angeles! No! Go back to China!"

"Tonight, James will ravage you mercilessly!"

……

On the Lakers side, Kobe found Payton: "Gary, give LeBron to me."

Fight the best defense, and the best defense.

This is Kobe's personality.

"No need, just focus on scoring and leave LeBron to me."

Liu He interrupted.

James has already scored 4 points, but he cannot be allowed to continue.

"I was too kind to let him score 1 more point than the last game."

Payton was a little worried: "Are you asking me to guard Boozer?"

Boozer is at least three sizes bigger than Payton, so he can't defend.

It's like a marinated egg's defense is very good, but he can't defend O'Neal who is a few sizes bigger than him.

Liu He didn't take it seriously: "Don't worry, as I said, I can defend James with both eyes, and then the other parts of my body can help you defend."

Peyton: "..."

Kobe: "..."

It wasn't that Kobe and Payton didn't believe Liu He, it was that Liu He's words were too outrageous.

Payton was exhausted just defending James and gave his best.

In the end, Liu He said that he could defend James and help his teammates defend by the way.

Outrageous!

But Payton still chooses to believe in Liu He, because Liu He has a good habit... that is to make the awesomeness he blows out come true.

Lakers offense.

Bryant continued to attack the inside of the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers reacted quickly, shrinking the defensive formation, not only limiting Kobe's breakthrough, but also protecting Big Z from getting into foul trouble prematurely.

But Kobe had been prepared for a long time, aware of the changes in the Cavaliers, and still broke through resolutely, but immediately distributed the ball after attracting the attention of the Cavaliers.

Liu He caught the ball at a 45-degree angle, pulled it up and shot it.

Swish!
11: 6.

Kobe scored 6 points and Liu He scored 5 points, taking the first 11 points of the Lakers.

But this is also the normal state after O'Neal and Malone were injured and retired.

For the Cavaliers, James scored 4 points and Big Z scored 2 points.

James isn't too far behind.

Facing Liu He's score, the Cleveland fans immediately "sent" a wave of boos.

Liu He just smiled: Come on, continue!
You won't be able to cry until later.

The Cavaliers attack.

James advanced to the frontcourt, thinking whether to play the ball for his teammates, or score points for himself, and catch up with Kobe and Liu He.

But at the top of the arc, James was dumbfounded.

I saw that James could not find an opponent within two meters of his body.

Payton, who was originally defending James, stared at Boozer.

And now Liu He, who is defending James, stands directly behind the free throw line.

At this moment, the entire Pacific Ocean is separated between the two supernovas.

Liu He also said loudly: "LeBron, I won't defend you, you can shoot whatever you want!"

(End of this chapter)