Nba: Five Big Moves At The Start

8:30 pm.

Staples Center Arena.

There is still half an hour before the game starts, but the arena is already filled with fans and spectators.

As the second largest city in the United States, Los Angeles has the popularity and traffic it should have, even if the Lakers team has lost ten consecutive games this season.

On the court.

Spurs players and Lakers players were wearing warm-up uniforms and were doing final warm-ups on the court.

Qin Rui is also training, but it's quite inconspicuous.

TNT back studio.

Tonight's game between the Lakers and Spurs will be narrated by the famous commentators Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley.

O'Neal sat on the rotating chair, slowly shaking his body and said: "Charles, do you think the Lakers can win their first win of the season tonight and avoid a losing streak?!"

"It's not impossible, but it will be very difficult."

Barkley spoke bluntly, saying: "If the Lakers want to win this game, not only must there be a surprise player, but the Spurs' performance must also be abnormal."

"Don't look at the Spurs' mediocre record, but in terms of team strength, from the head coach to the players, the Spurs completely beat the Lakers."

O'Neill smiled.

I said in my heart that even if it is true, you can't look down on the Lakers so openly.

But he also knew that this was Barkley. This bold and unpretentious character, with a one-sided character, was the patent of Charles Barkley.

"The Spurs' lineup is indeed advantageous, but the Lakers have mostly young players who are full of energy and cannot be underestimated. It would be better if Ball was not injured."

"He can better connect these young guys."

O'Neal took over, and Barkley nodded: "Yes, Ball is still a player with potential. If he were on the court, the Lakers' record would not be so bad."

Lonzo Ball.

This year's second overall pick is also the summer league's most valuable player.

O'Neal and Barkley's words gave Ball enough face, but... this was just a topic they chatted about before the game.

On the court.

Not long after.

Warm-up time is over.

The starters from both sides started to play.

Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (guard), Josh Hart (guard), Julius Randle (forward), Brandon Ingram (forward) , Brook Lopez (center).

San Antonio Spurs starting lineup: Patrick Mills (guard), Danny Green (guard), LaMarcus Aldridge (forward), Kyle Anderson (forward), Pau Gasol (center).

Qin Rui sits next to the water dispenser.

He watched everything on the court calmly. At this moment...he had only one thought in his mind, waiting for a chance to play, a chance to prove himself.

"Come on Lakers!"

"The Lakers are the strongest!"

"The Lakers are the best!"

The home fans were as enthusiastic as fire and their cheers were like a tide.

Game start.

"Jump, ball!"

Gasol and Lopez competed for the ball, accompanied by high cheers. Lopez flew the basketball, Kuzma collected the basketball, and the Lakers won the first offense of the game.

Pope held the ball through half the court.

Coming to the middle of the arc, facing Mills' defense, he made a cross pass to the high post on the right.

"Snapped!"

Ingram caught the ball, faced Danny Green, who was shorter than him, and made a mid-range shot.

"Clang."

Basketball strikes, Aldridge collects the rebound, Mills receives the ball and advances forward, and hits Pop from the top of the arc on the left, and immediately distributes the ball to Anderson who cuts in the middle.

"Wow!"

Anderson then transferred the ball to Gasol in the high post on the left. The latter pretended to break through the basket, but in fact scored Aldridge in the low post.

"Snapped!"

Aldridge received the ball in an open position and made a mid-range jumper.

"Uh-huh!"

A solid hit.

The Spurs took the lead.

Lakers ball.

Kuzma received a pass from Randall at the top of the left arc. Seeing that the defense did not make up for it immediately, he decisively shot a three-pointer, but was still interfered by Aldridge, who came from behind.

"Clang!"

This ball was also struck.

In the Spurs' transition attack, Mills quickly advanced with the ball. Under Aldridge's center screen, he forced his way to the basket on the right side and attacked the basket.

The Lakers defense immediately shrank.

"Wow!"

And Mills suddenly passed back to Aldridge.

"Oops, it's a feint, let's look for Aldridge."

Ingram reacted and quickly chased after him. Hart also rushed to help defend. The same attack cannot be allowed to be played twice by the Spurs.

But at this moment.

"Wow!"

Aldridge once again distributed the ball, and at the top of the arc on the right side... Green received the ball. The latter raised the knife and dropped it. After taking an open three-pointer, he hit a hollow shot.

The Spurs made it again.

Immediately after Hart failed to make a throw, Gasol hit Lopez with a low back and attracted defensive firepower. He kept scanning the whole court with his peripheral vision and decisively passed the ball to the outside.

"Snapped!"

In the high post on the left, Aldridge still receives the ball. He is still good at mid-range, and he shoots after receiving the ball.

"Uh-huh!"

Aldridge scored another goal.

Lakers (0): (7) Spurs.

"Beep--"

The Lakers called a timeout.

The Spurs started with a 7-0 run and beat the Lakers to a timeout.

"The Lakers and Spurs each attacked three times, but the difference is clear at a glance."

Rear studio.

Barkley shook his head, and O'Neal understood what he meant and said: "The Lakers' offensive model is too simple. Basically, you catch the ball and shoot."

"But their ability to finish the offense is not strong, so they can't score."

"Looking at the Spurs, they are obviously stronger, but they still patiently move the ball, looking for the best shooting opportunities, and it is easier to score."

"That's right." Barkley echoed: "Look at this timeout, how Walton makes the players adjust and how he arranges tactics. If he keeps playing like this blindly, there will be no suspense in this game."

Lakers bench.

Coach Wharton was holding a tactical board and was re-arranging tactics, while Qin Rui, who was listening around, had a subtle flash in his eyes and his heart sank.

"It's only 7 points. It's not enough. It's not enough. The point difference needs to be bigger, so... then I have a chance to play."