Chapter 238
Los Angeles Lakers Practice Center
""Zen Master" Phil Jackson gathered all the players together and said in a deep voice:"We have been studying the Clippers' game videos for a week.
There is only one goal.
In three days, we will defeat the Clippers with"Hulk" Su Hao. I told you the strategy yesterday.
But I won't get tired of it, and I will tell you again now.
If you want to defeat Su Hao, a center with phenomenal physical talent, you must rely on the strength of the inside line.
Just like the league restricted"Big Shark" O'Neal back then, the method is the same.
Stock up centers.
It is very difficult to completely lock Su Hao with height, strength and tonnage.
As long as you can give him enough interference so that he can't play the dominant power he should have.
The rest of the Clippers players are not worth mentioning.
And our Lakers' inside line is not low, and the defensive ability of the inside line is not weak.
We are a championship team that integrates offense and defense.
Gasol, Bynum and Odom, the three of you are the three tallest inside the Lakers.
Your presence will make any opponent's inside line feel overwhelmed.
The three of you will definitely be able to restrict Su Hao.
The strength of the Clippers is built on Su Hao alone.
Curry, one of the Davidson twins, is indeed a big threat with his three-point shot if his outside touch opens up.
But he is still a rookie after all, and he is still very immature.
I believe that the more experienced and mature Kobe can completely lock Curry down, and even his shots will become extremely difficult.
In addition,
I am also confident in Artest's defense. Let Artest switch defense, and Artest will definitely make Curry drink a pot.
In this way, the Clippers' twin stars will not attack smoothly, and they will definitely collapse."
"That’s right!"
"The Clippers' group of kids can beat any team in the league, but they can never be a match for us, the Lakers!"
"We are the defending champions, we are not afraid of any team."
Bynum, Odom and other players are full of confidence.
They are the champions last year, they don't need to be afraid of any team, let alone a team full of young players.
""Coach!"
Gasol said at this time,"We can lock down the Clippers' offense.
But the Clippers are not only strong in offense,"Hulk" Su Hao's defense in the restricted area is also phenomenal.
His restricted area is forbidden to fly.
His restricted area is really difficult for ordinary players to overcome."
"Oh ?"
Phil Jackson blinked and smiled,"Are you questioning Kobe's scoring ability?!" Gasol's head was buzzing, and he shook his head repeatedly,"Of course I believe in Kobe's ability. He is the strongest player in this league!
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"That's fine."
Phil Jackson smiled,"I also believe in Kobe's ability, I believe he can score on Su Hao.
In addition,
Kobe's offense is more efficient now. His strongest means is no longer the fighting inside and attacking the basket during the"Peter Pan" period, but the fadeaway jump shot from the outside.
That fadeaway is exactly the same as Jordan's.
I think there is no solution. Su Hao in the interior can't contain Kobe's offense.
In this way, we have the upper hand on both offense and defense, and our strength as a substitute is also stronger.
Three days later.
The game with the Clippers was seen by the outside world as a preview of the Western Conference Finals.
But I think our Lakers will win!"
"The Lakers must win!"
"Lakers are the champions!!!"
Lakers players are full of confidence.
Kobe, who had been silent, narrowed his eyes,"Hulk Su Hao! I finally waited for the day to play against you.
During the NCAA period, I underestimated your ability, but now I recognize your strength and can't wait to play against you!"
As for the Clippers, the players also attach great importance to the game against the Lakers in three days.
Without saying too much, that team has"Black Mamba" Kobe, and they are a championship team that just won the championship last year.
They are also a team that has entered the finals for two consecutive years.
Last summer, they also introduced the"3D player" and defensive stalwart"Bad Guy" Artest.
The Lakers' offense and defense are more balanced and their strength has become stronger!
This is definitely one of the strongest opponents so far this season.
It must be taken seriously.
……
Clippers and Lakers, Los Angeles derby, both teams attach great importance to their opponents, and all are preparing for this game early.
Fans are looking forward to it.
Major news media and newspapers are even more happy.
There are too many topics and traffic content that can create momentum for the match between Clippers and Lakers.
Everyone is taking advantage of this wave of popularity.
This already very popular game instantly became the most watched game in the world.
This matchup even exceeded the original match between Clippers and Cavaliers.
And the NBA official is not idle either. They are promoting this game in the most prominent position on the homepage of the official website.
On a striking large section, there is a picture of the confrontation between"Hulk" and"Black Mamba", with the logos of Clippers and Lakers printed next to them.
It is obvious.
This is to promote the game between Clippers and Lakers, and the contest between"Hulk" Su Hao and"Black Mamba" Kobe.
The homepage big picture recommendation, NBA official also gave the largest traffic section to this match between Clippers and Lakers.
The matchup is already exciting, and now the whole league is pushing it, pushing the heat of this game to the peak.
Three days later.
Under the attention of the public.
This matchup is coming.
8 pm.
One hour before the game.
Staples Center.
This is the same arena as the Clippers and the Lakers, but tonight is the Clippers' home court.
The floor and even the layout of the entire arena are linked to the Clippers, interpreting the Clippers' home court style.
""Boom!"
The cheers of the fans before the game were deafening, and the noise they caused was like the noise made by a Boeing 747 taking off. It was very loud.
The atmosphere in the entire stadium was extremely high.
This was the atmosphere that a super-burning match should have, and everyone was looking forward to and enjoying this match.
On the court, both teams were actively warming up, and everyone faced the main game with the most serious attitude and the best condition.
This was a match that both sides wanted to win very much.
As the defending champions, if the Lakers could beat the Clippers, who had won 28 consecutive games this season, then the possibility of winning the championship again would be greatly increased.
As a new team, the Clippers have shown extremely strong dominance so far this season.
However, they have not proved themselves in the playoffs. If they can beat the defending champions, it will definitely add a lot of confidence to their playoff journey. Want to win.
Both sides want to win.
Soon, an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
In the stadium, the screams and shouts were deafening. After many B&Bs and even celebrities from all walks of life arrived.
In the most extreme super-burning atmosphere.
The warm-up is over, and the starting lineups of both sides are on the court. The Clippers and the Lakers, the top of the Western Conference, are about to showdown!!!