After the post-match press conference, the Kings team set off overnight to Salt Lake City to challenge the Utah Jazz back to back.

When he woke up at a midday, Su Yang took a casual look at the news and found that fans were discussing Michael Carter Williams' encounter with a rookie wall. He mainly made a four-double debut and had not performed well for a long time. He was worried that his debut would be at its peak.

In addition, the No. 1 pick Bennett is becoming a joke. The Cavaliers have played 20 games and have only scored 31 points in total. The biggest impact left to the fans is that they have committed many fouls, and they act like a college player who accidentally entered the NBA, which is extremely embarrassing.

In comparison, Antetokounmpo has performed well since the start of the game, especially in terms of defense, which is definitely the strongest rookie in the 13th class.

Espn tweeted: "Kevin Durant performed extremely fiercely this year. After losing MVP due to the Twitter incident, he returned again, especially in the game where Westbrook was absent, he led the team to the first-tier record in the Western Conference.

Considering James Harden's strong performance since the start of the game, Su Yang's previous predictions, after time accumulation, are gradually becoming a reality. We have never seen a person with such accurate predictions in NBA history. He may have a time machine."

Su Yang laughed at the spot, and the espn conclusion made sense, but the derivation process was wrong, so it was normal to predict a player's fame.

Just like the Lakers' godfather Jerry West, he wanted to trade rookie McGrady, and the Mavericks started long-term operation and struggle for several years before the Doncic draft. The Nuggets have been paying attention to Fat Jokic for a long time, and all of them are early recognition.

Not to mention, even the blind man can see the talented super rookies such as Jordan, O'Neal, Duncan, LeBron, and Durant.

Putting down his cell phone, Su Yang went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast and took some cake. Gobert sat together and asked mysteriously: "Coach, I heard that people from this state can marry two or even ten wives, which is not considered a violation of the law. Is it true?"

"You'll know if you try it yourself..."

Su Yang chuckled and thought to himself that he could let Gobert play for a few more minutes tonight. The Jazz defender did not have the ability to punish the center as Paul, and the inside was also slow-paced players such as Kanter and Jeremy Evans. It was a loss to meet Gobert.

Gober nodded angrily, as if he was looking forward to it.

At 6 p.m., the game started one hour later, and the Kings generals finished training and returned to the locker room for massage preparation.

Su Yang sorted out the key points of the game as usual, and team doctor Tom Kaufman found him report: "Su, I just had a routine check and found that Paul Millsap's left calf muscles were tense and there was a relatively high risk of first-degree strain. According to the team's medical regulations, Millsap should be on the game, but he insisted on playing in this game. I have no choice but to come to you..."

As a boss and coach, Su Yang knew that he had the responsibility to solve this problem, and only he had the right and ability to solve it.

This time against the Jazz is Millsap's first return after leaving. Although it was a peaceful breakup, it is very important for Millsap to win this game. At least it can prove that it was not his level that declined, but that the Jazz coach was too poor.

But the team doctor said there is a risk of first-degree strain, and the situation is relatively serious. The key is that the problem is broken, and the complete recovery cycle will be very long.

Of course, there are also some people who can return soon after a second-degree strain.

However, human physique cannot be generalized.

Considering that Cousins, Thomas Jr. and Guy may also miss more than ten games due to injury this season, so they cannot take risks.

After all, the season is long and the playoff goals have not been achieved yet.

After thinking about it over and over again, Su Yang found Millsap: "I will arrange for you to observe the quit in this game because..."

After listening to Su Yang's explanation, Millsap had to get Su Yang's next match against the Jazz. If there was no injury, the guarantee of the right to take action was maximized. Finally, he nodded calmly: "I accept it, understand and trust your arrangement..."

When Su Yang heard this, he patted his shoulder to show encouragement, and instead found Antetokounmpo, letting the other party prepare to increase the number of shots in the starting lineup.

At about seven o'clock, the game officially started.

The Kings flew overnight, with no people and horses. In addition, the Salt Lake City Plateau reaction was extremely fast, and there was one less offensive point in the interior. Cousins ​​was targeted by the Jazz again. After the team finished the first quarter, they were behind 23-32, and Antetokounmpo also had two fouls.

In the second quarter, Guy and Thomas Jr. led the team to the main attack. The King's situation improved slightly, but it was impossible to reverse the situation strongly.

After halftime, the Kings fell behind 46 to 58.

Su Yang took the intermission and comforted the players not to be nervous. It is normal for them to fall behind when fighting back to back. They should fight as much as they should.

The Kings immediately returned to the court, maybe too relaxed. After several ambiguous defensive fouls, the team was unbalanced and the situation showed a trend of collapse. Even Thomas, who has always been relatively stable, could not score. After the third quarter, he was 24 points behind.

Only Gobert performed well in the team, scoring 10 rebounds and 3 blocks in a single quarter, and the frame protection attributes were pulled to full.

Seeing that, Su Yang failed to score a three-pointer in the fourth quarter, and then withdrew the main force and sent out Fredette, Quincy Assi, Aaron Gray, James Johnson, and Jason Tomp, and finished the remaining game time.

In the end, the Kings lost to the Jazz 101-122, suffered a fifth game of the season and lost 20 points for the first time.

After the game, the tough Salt Lake City Tribune commented: "The Kings only Rudy Gobert is not a coward."

The mockery of Laman, but the king and everyone were too lazy to pay attention to it.

The team flew back to Sacramento and had a day off.

Su Yang received an email from Sam Hinki and saw that the Nets tried to use Jason Terry and Reggie Evans to exchange Marcus Thorton in the team. The salary exchange was reciprocal, and there was no additional benefit. It was quite nonsense. Hinki had refused.

If Sauton is still a 3D player, Terry will be even worse in defense and offense. Reggie Evans is even more necessary. Instead, the second round pick swap is quite interesting, including the second round pick in 2014, but it is only the initial discussion for the time being.

On December 9th, the Kings face the Mavericks at home.

After several days of observation, Millsap was no longer at risk of straining, and team doctor Kaufman officially allowed him to play in the game.

From winning the jump ball until the end of the game, the Kings beat the Mavericks in the whole game and won easily 112-97.

Millsap made 12 of 16 shots, scored 31 points super efficiently, and 5 steals, bullied Nowitzki in poor form, while Cousins ​​made 10 of 17 shots, plus 12 of 14 free throws, and also scored 32 points efficiently and 19 rebounds.

The Mavericks' defense is outrageously poor. The main backcourt is Calderlonga Ellis, who has no height or confrontation. The forward line is Marion, who is about to retire. Not to mention Nowitzki's defense, there is also a Dejuan Blair in the interior, which is about to be given to him for nothing.

If Ellis and Nowitzki hadn't had the pick-and-rolls of two men outstanding enough, the Kings would have difficulty defending, and the time would be garbage after the third quarter.

After a day off, the Kings face the Jazz at home.

Su Yang fulfilled his promise and temporarily arranged the entire team to launch an attack around Millsap, and finally defeated the Jazz 112-97.

In addition to Millsap's efficient 38 points in the whole game, Thomas Jr. also scored 26 points, and Gobert also had 14 rebounds and 3 blocks.

After playing against the Jazz, the Kings prepared to set off overnight and start a four-game trip to the Eastern Conference, with the first stop against the powerful Miami Heat.
Chapter completed!