masters-orleans Chapter 223 218 [Conversation]
Chapter 223 218 [Conversation]
Chapter 223 218 [Conversation]
Los Angeles local time, May 5th, Los Angeles Airport.
Led by Dirk Nowitzki, all the Dallas Mavericks players, coaching staff and working group got off the plane one after another.
Tomorrow night, they will officially challenge the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.
But at this time, it seemed that the expressions of everyone in the Mavericks were not relaxed.
The leader of the family, Dirk Nowitzki, was dressed in formal attire and had flowing hair. He looked tall and straight and heroic, but in fact, his face was very tired.
Also, although the Dallas Mavericks had the last laugh in the series against the Houston Rockets, the strength of the Houston Rockets is well known, whether it is Tracy McGrady on the outside or Yao Ming on the inside, to a certain extent, they have given the Mavericks Big trouble.
In the words of the team's head coach "Little General" Avery Johnson, under the same conditions, the Los Angeles Lakers already have an advantage in the upcoming series. Physical reserves, everyone knows that the Los Angeles Lakers almost took away the victory in the series against the Memphis Grizzlies, but Dallas is different, although the total score is 4:2, but to be honest, the entire series Dallas The Mavericks had a tough time.
At the airport, many people also saw the little general at the same time, and like Dirk Nowitzki, Avery Johnson's face was full of exhaustion.
Perhaps for the Mavericks team, before tomorrow night's game, what they need most is to take a good rest.
"That's going to be hard. They made history in the regular season. I didn't disrespect the Chicago Bulls. I didn't disrespect Michael Jordan. I just want to say that after I entered the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers this season is me. Meet the most dominant NBA team"
"Lamar Odom? People are saying that playing the Lakers inside is a breakthrough point. I don't agree with this point of view. Obviously, people underestimate Lamar's strength. We have played against each other four times in the regular season. I didn’t feel like I had a big advantage against him.”
"The key point? Maybe we should fight as a whole, so it seems that we have a greater chance. Obviously, the Lakers are a team with excellent internal and external strength. I have nothing to say about the Zijin Gemini. They are The strongest duo in active service, there is no need to question this point."
"Of course, I think we have a chance to beat them. The progress of the Dallas Mavericks this season is obvious to all. In other words, we can't get to this point by luck..."
Although exhausted, Dirk Nowitzki accepted the interview at the live airport.
Not surprisingly, the interview topics of the reporters were all about the upcoming series with the Lakers.
Facing the camera, Dirk Nowitzki upholds the usual rigor of the Germans. Of course, it can be seen that he himself is a humble person.
Because according to Nowitzki's interview words, he praised the Lakers very high, but obviously, regarding the Mavericks this season, people also recognize their abilities.
Although they only won No.4 in the regular season, this is not because the Dallas Mavericks are not strong, but because the overall strength of the Western Conference is too strong, and there are too many strong teams in the Western Conference.
If the Mavericks' record is placed in the East, they are second only to the Miami Heat.
Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Finley, Jason Terry, John Ten Howard.
At the beginning of the season, people thought that after losing the brain of the team, Steve Nash, the Mavericks would plummet and the record would fall to the bottom.
But not when the season ended, not only did they not bid farewell to the playoffs, but they also got No.4 in the West where there are strong teams such as forests.
This is definitely beyond the expectations of many people.
Of course, this also has a lot to do with "Little General" Avery Johnson taking office in the middle of the season.
Before the All-Star Weekend, the Mavericks' record was indeed poor, and they seemed to have not yet come out of the pain of leaving Steve Nash.
However, after Avery Johnson came, everything changed. He gave Jason Terry more trust, and the whole team instantly played another level on both offense and defense.
According to NBA official website statistics, after the All-Star weekend, in the entire West, except for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks are the best team.
So, from this point of view, the re-emerging Dallas Mavericks are really not weak, and the Los Angeles Lakers are really not necessarily lucky to face them in the semifinals.
Although Dirk Nowitzki said in the interview that Lamar Odom was underwhelmed by the outside world.
But in fact, everyone must understand that in terms of ability at this stage alone, no matter whether Lamar Odom has been lowered by the outside world, he is still no longer at the same level as Dirk Nowitzki.
Maybe it's like playing the Grizzlies in the first round of the series. With regard to Lamar Odom, Rudy Tom and Norwich have to continue to figure out a way, or Lamar Odom himself, to reach a whole new level.
Only in this way, the Lakers will look like a rock.
Of course, Dirk Nowitzki is not wrong about one point, and that is the point of the Zijin Gemini. They are the strongest duo in active service, and this is also the biggest headache for other teams in the league when they face the Lakers.
It's very simple, you can target Lamar Odom on the inside, but the Lakers can target your perimeter in turn. May I ask which team in the league can withstand the joint impact of the Zijin Gemini?
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In the Lakers training hall, all the Lakers players are training. To be precise, this afternoon, at this time they are having an intra-team match, with a starting lineup and a substitute lineup. Everyone seems to be working hard. Everyone Sweat is almost all over his face.
On the sidelines, the expressions of the members of the Lakers coaching staff are very exciting at the moment. Perhaps, each of them has an incredible expression!
Take a look at the battle situation on the court, 99:45!
This is only the score of the first half of the game. The starting lineup seems to have overwhelmed the substitute lineup.
Li Hao scored 35 points and Kobe Bryant scored 30 points.
This is the data handed over by the Zijin Gemini in this team match. It is no wonder that the members of the coaching staff will show an unbelievable expression.
Who can stand this?
Look at the distressed expressions of the substitute players, especially Derek Fisher, who was in charge of defending Li Hao, didn't even have a smile on his face at this time, he was completely blown away by Li Hao.
What Derek Fisher is looking forward to most now is that this damn training game will end quickly. Li Hao played a matchup training match.
Rudy Tom and Norwich always had a smile on his face. He was very satisfied with this scene. What he wanted to see most was the hot state of Li Hao and Kobe.
Because for him, as long as the Zijin Gemini is in hot condition, he has great confidence to lead the Lakers to complete the defense.
Many times this season, Rudy Tom and Norwich often want to laugh heartily. He really feels that he is very lucky to be able to coach players like Li Hao and Kobe Bryant.
Because such players represent victory from another perspective. With them, victory is really not too far away.
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144: 89!
In the end, this unsuspecting training game came to an end. There is no doubt that the starting lineup, led by Li Hao and Kobe, easily defeated the substitute lineup.
Li Hao scored 58 points easily in this training match. To say it was easy may be a kind of disrespect to Derek Fisher who is responsible for defending Li Hao.
But the fact is that Derek Fisher's ability on the defensive end is not weak, but when he defends Li Hao, he has nothing to do with Li Hao.
"Guys, the semifinal series against the Dallas Mavericks starts tomorrow night, and what I want to say is that the Dallas Mavericks are not a team that can be slaughtered. The series is destined to be no easier than the Memphis Grizzlies series, that is to say, our playoffs have really begun”
"I am very satisfied. We are in a very good state now, so, guys, let's work hard, and we will try to reach the stage of the finals as quickly as possible..."
Li Hao sometimes wonders, when Rudy Norwich said the words "never underestimate the heart of a champion", what was the real thought in his heart?
Was Rudy Tom and Norwich's emotion based on his trust in Hakeem Olajuwon, or was it based on self-trust?
Li Hao thinks it is largely the latter, because he found that Rudy Norwich is a very confident head coach. Compared with Phil Jackson, his self-confidence is even better, maybe Rudy Tom Vichy is the most confident head coach Li Hao has encountered in his career.
"Lee, Kobe, Caron, Lamar, Bryan, you all start tomorrow"
Later, Rudy Norwich announced the starting lineup for tomorrow night's game, which surprised Li Hao. Rudy Norwich took the initiative to choose a change, but to be honest, this starting lineup is different from the previous one. Compared with Xiong's set, it seems to be more balanced.
What does it mean for Rudy Tom and Norwich to start Caron Butler, who is a good defender?
Means he wants to free himself?
Li Hao quickly thought of Rudy Norwich's intentions, but he also understood why Rudy Norwich did this.
The overall strength of the Dallas Mavericks is better than that of the Memphis Grizzlies, which requires me to help Kobe take on more tasks on the offensive end. Focus on the offensive end.
Li Hao took a deep breath, he had to admit that Rudy Tom's and Norwich's change was very good.
Caron Butler is a very typical 3D player. The All-Star Three-Point Contest winner and the All-Defensive Team three-team are the best proof. Putting him in the starting lineup, he is fully capable of supporting the Lakers' defensive system.
The Dallas Mavericks must have made sufficient preparations for Kobe. In other words, although Kobe is strong, he is destined to suffer high-intensity defense.
In this case, your own play will be crucial.
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"Lee, let's have dinner together"
In the locker room, Kobe took the initiative to find Li Hao, which surprised Li Hao. Kobe hadn't asked him for dinner for a while.
"Okay." Li Hao shrugged.
"Lee, I want to talk to you about one thing, I hope you become more threatening in the game against the Dallas Mavericks, maybe you have your own rhythm, but what I want to say is that a lot of times, on the court The momentum will make you take the initiative"
Li Hao didn't expect that Kobe would take the initiative to talk about tomorrow night's game. Normally, they don't talk about work when they go out for dinner.
"Dude, what do you mean?"
Li Hao was a little surprised, he didn't seem to understand Kobe's meaning at all.
"It's very simple, I hope you average 30+ per game"
Kobe spread his hands.
"Lee, you don't have to look at me like this. You have already experienced the playoffs last season. You know that every round of the playoffs is more difficult than every round. You also know what we should have when we win the championship. In other words, the Dallas Mavericks are not our real opponent. Our opponent is San Antonio. Even though the Phoenix Suns are very strong, I still think our opponent in the Western Conference Finals is them. Besides, Lee, I have to admit that I have worked with Shaq for many years, and I know that guy. 80.00% of the teams in the Eastern Conference that advanced to the Finals are the Miami Heat where Shaq is. Playing against the Miami Heat in this year's Finals is destined not to be too easy."
Li Hao looked at Kobe with his eyes motionless.
He really didn't think that Kobe didn't pay attention to the Dallas Mavericks at all. This guy didn't even pay attention to the San Antonio Spurs. The only thing he cared about was the finals opponent, the Miami Heat.
Is it self-confidence?Or conceited?Or understand.
Perhaps Kobe and O'Neal are destined to be the most controversial duo in NBA history!
Li Hao thought so in his heart.
"Dude, you know, we are the same type of players, I'm not the kind of player who is satisfied with the status quo, as you said, we want to reach the Western Conference Finals, reach the Finals, and even successfully defend the championship, it is destined The opponents we encountered are getting stronger one by one, so I am already prepared."
Li Hao spread his hands, he didn't want to keep anything, especially with Kobe.
This season, many people in the outside world are talking about who is the main star of the Zijin Gemini.
Li Hao doesn't care about such discussions, and he knows that Kobe doesn't really care about them either.
However, he still wants to do something, he does not want the tragedy of Kobe and O'Neal to repeat itself on him and Kobe.
For a long time, Li Hao knew the inside story about the conflict between Kobe and O'Neal. In Li Hao's view, Kobe and O'Neal did not have much conflict, they just had some misunderstandings.
So now, he has something to say directly to Kobe, so that they won't have so many misunderstandings...
(End of this chapter)