Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 115 Lost in the first game of the playoffs

Specifically, the "high double screen" tactic is that the guard player advances forward with the ball, the power forward and the center set up two screens near the free throw line and the top of the arc in turn, and the guard players can use the two screens to make both mid-range shots and double screens. Take advantage of the trend to hit the basket, and can also pass back to the center or power forward who is empty after the screen to complete the final shot.

In other words, Sprewell had multiple choices at the last moment, but each choice had to be taken at the camera, otherwise all previous efforts would be wasted.

After the timeout, Van Exel came to the Clippers half with the ball, and Sprewell suddenly made a horizontal back run and successfully threw Healy away, receiving a direct pass from Van Exel.

At this time, Horry and Campbell have also raised their positions, and they stood up straight with their hands intersected, creating a double screen for "Madman".

"Madman" took the opportunity to intersperse among the Clippers players like a butterfly picking flowers, and then cut straight into the restricted area like a sharp scalpel.

At the same time, Horry quickly flashed to one side of the three-point line, and there was an open mobile phone opportunity!

It's a pity that the "madman" ignored him, and was still preparing to complete the fatal blow by himself.

It stands to reason that there is nothing wrong with his choice. After all, at the last moment, the closer to the basket, the more confident he is.

There were more and more defenders in front of "Madman", but he still had the determination to die. When he rushed near the penalty area, he suddenly stopped, straightened his arms, and adopted an overhand shooting posture, and he just shot the ball smoothly.

Zhou Yu's little heart was about to come out, and the moment the "madman" made a shot, the whole game had just ended, and the victory or defeat depended on one goal!
The sad reminder is that the basketball did not fall into the center of the net after a short trajectory, but bounced out of the basket!

The score was finally fixed at "99:98". The Clippers narrowly beat the Lakers by one point, got a "good start" in the playoffs, and successfully regained home court advantage.

After the Lakers lost this game, the situation was bleak. If they lose at home next time, they can basically say goodbye to the Western Conference semifinals.

The other teams in the Western Conference are as follows:

Utah Jazz beat Phoenix Suns 89-86

Seattle SuperSonics beat Minnesota Timberwolves 91-80
Houston Rockets beat Portland Trail Blazers 86-83

The Eastern Conference standings are as follows:

Chicago Bulls beat Washington Bullets 101-88
Miami Heat beat Orlando Magic 84-79
New York Knicks beat Charlotte Hornets 96-93
Atlanta Hawks beat Detroit Pistons 99-91
Except for the Lakers, all the teams that played at home ended in victory.

At the press conference after the game, sports reporters from all walks of life pointed their finger at coach Harris unanimously, and the questions they asked were extremely harsh.

"Coach Harris, the Lakers had a chance to win this game. Why did you let Sprewell, a 'stupid young man', execute the last attack at a critical moment?"

"Coach Harris, the Lakers have been under pressure from the Clippers in this game. Is it related to your poor on-the-spot adaptability?"

Harris' expression was very dignified, and he wanted to explain a few words, but the reporter immediately asked and answered arbitrarily:
"You don't need to explain anything. Your silence speaks for itself. You are not a good coach who is good at playing against the wind. Without the 'Firebird Trio', you are nothing."

"That's it for me! Whatever you think!"

Harris, who has always been mild-tempered, finally couldn't bear it and left the meeting angrily.

The next day, various sports newspapers ridiculed the performance of the Lakers, saying that the Lakers are "the king of the regular season and the dwarf of the playoffs". What's more, they directly renamed the "Los Angeles Lakers" to the "Los Angeles Muddy Team", which means that the Lakers are paper mushy and simply vulnerable.

Zhou Yu, who returned home, felt extremely sad. He never expected that the first playoff game he had been dreaming of would be so embarrassing.

"Big Zhi, I'm not talking about you. In any sports game, there are winners and losers. The Lakers only lost one game. Why don't you think about eating and drinking like this?"

While smearing her toenails, Wang Hui scolded old-fashionedly.

"What do you know, a woman? The first round of the playoffs is a best-of-five game. If the Lakers lose two more games, I'm going to go fishing at the beach!"

Zhou Yu felt unwilling to say.

"Wouldn't that be better? We have been in the United States for so long, and most of the time we are busy, we haven't had a good time yet. After losing the playoffs, we can just go to the beach for vacation and rent a yacht by the way. Wouldn’t it be great to have a sea party on it.”

Wang Hui put down her nail polish, wrapped her arms around Zhou Yu's neck, and said with longing eyes.

"Wang Hui, take care of yourself. If I don't win the championship this season, how can the national team recall me?"

Zhou Yu said with a frustrated face.

"Big Zhi, I'm afraid you are the one who is more concerned. Do you think that if you win the NBA championship, the national team will open the door to you again? Your thinking is too naive.

Let me tell you the truth, the current national team has just recruited the 2.11-meter Battelle, and the 2.17-meter Yao Ming has been coveted for a long time, and they are waiting for him to be called into the team when he reaches his full age. Your position. "

Wang Hui pursed her lips and said with a "giggle" smile.

When Zhou Yu heard this, his heart fell to the bottom instantly. Battelle is physically strong, and his ability to play inside is second to none in China. Yao Ming will become a benchmark figure in Chinese basketball. It seems that the national team really doesn't need him.

Seeing Zhou Yu suddenly turned into an eggplant beaten by Shuang, Wang Hui continued to comfort him with kind words:
"Da Zhi, the only thing you can do now is to wait for the opportunity."

"When are we going to wait? Do we have to wait until the flowers are gone?"

Zhou Yu wanted to cry but said without tears.

"That's not the case. The reason why the national team is not in a hurry to use you now is most likely because they have not yet reached the end of the mountain, and when the defeat is terrible, they will think of you who are far away overseas."

Wang Huidao.

Zhou Yu nodded silently, thinking that this was the only way to go. If Peter hadn't intervened, maybe he would have re-approved the national team jersey by now.When he thought of Peter, he became so angry that he gritted his teeth and said bitterly:

"How is Peter's grandson doing now? Does the private detective you sent have enough evidence against him?"

"Big Zhi, don't worry, there are so many bodyguards around Peter, and he is careful in handling things, it is not easy to get enough evidence as soon as possible. But I heard that he plans to enter the sports circle recently, and also wants to acquire a An NBA team."

Wang Huidao.

"Is he crazy? In order to deal with us, he actually started a sports industry that he is not good at."

Zhou Yu said in disbelief.

"He's not crazy. The popularity of the NBA is gradually expanding around the world. Compared with rugby, ice hockey and baseball, basketball has a better mass base. As long as you have a basketball stand, you can play it, unlike those three sports. There are strict requirements on the venue and the number of people.”

Wang Hui explained calmly.

"If Peter succeeds in acquiring the team, what will he do next?"

Zhou Yu asked curiously.

"I guess, he will be like us in the future, using the team's popularity to promote the sporting goods produced by himself in an all-round way, and then completely suppress our products."

Wang Huiruo thought about it.

(End of this chapter)