19. Ten thousand ants
In the Golden No. 1 Center Gymnasium, the two summer teams were warming up before the game.
Lin Feng, who was suspended from the team, also changed into the No. 11 golden game uniform, but he will not appear in this game.
The starting guards are the combination of Hart and Caruso, with Mykhailiuk as the small forward. This is the strongest lineup the Lakers can currently field.
The opponent Kings' starting lineup is very strong, led by the newly picked No. 2 pick Bagley III, Dillon Fox has already made a name for himself, and the strength of Giles on the front line cannot be underestimated. It can be said that the Kings sent a 15-line lineup to fight.
The Lakers' third unit.
Not long after the game started, Mykhailiuk scored a three-pointer after a steal from the Lakers, and soon the second-place pick from the Kings made a fast break layup to cause damage.
Lin Feng sat on the bench and silently watched the two sides on the court going back and forth, with countless voices in his heart wanting to play.
Watching Caruso running on the court, Lin Feng felt jealous. If it weren't for damn Jones, he would be chopping melons and vegetables on the court.
This game is the first game of the summer league for both sides. After the start, there is no rush to attack. Instead, the defenders patiently connect the team, which can immediately get everyone active and enter the best state of the game.
Although it is only a summer league, it still attracts many spectators to watch the game. After all, tickets that usually cost hundreds of dollars today only cost 20 dollars, and you can sit in the arena and watch for a day for 40 dollars.
This is a good opportunity for people from low-income groups to get close contact with the NBA.
After a short pause in the first one, Lin Feng patted Caruso on the shoulder, "Brother, you're going to push me to the bench."
After last night's little party, they got a lot closer.
The second half of the first quarter became a show for Marvin Bagley III. The Kings kept feeding the ball to their No. 2 overall pick. The guy lived up to expectations and played good shots one after another, including a dunk over Hart's head.
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I'm afraid Hart will become the backdrop for today's top five goals.
Under the impact of the young Kings, the Lakers' defense was in disarray and unable to stop Bagley Fox's NBA-level offense.
Wagner was thrown into a trap because of his slow pace. Fortunately, Hart and Caruso were still on target, and the score was not stretched to double digits.
During the halftime break, the excited Kings fans started a crowd wave. Bagley's wonderful performance gave fans in the California capital the hope of reviving the team.
The last time their home team won a championship was in 1951, when the team was still called the Rochester Royals, and most of the fans in attendance were not yet born.
Buechler continued to emphasize defense when the players rested. The current lineup determines that the defensive intensity is limited.
Although Wagner is okay at protecting the basket, his shortcomings of slow movement speed are fully exposed.
"Boys, although this is only the summer league, we must try our best to win. Josh, you must restrict Fox as much as possible and cut off the connection between him and Bagley."
Bichler said seriously.
As a substitute player, Lin Feng stood at the back and watched the coach draw tactical diagrams. None of this had anything to do with him.
He was holding a fire in his heart. He had been fed up with the cheers of the home fans since the second quarter. If he could play in the game, he would definitely shut them up and make the No. 2 overall pick suffer.
The Lakers players are full of energy, but the gap in strength cannot be made up by shouting slogans.
In the end, they lost the game 93 to 98. The second overall pick on the opposite side shone brightly and played many exquisite collaborations with Fox.
For the Lakers and Lin Feng, this is not a disaster. The summer league has just started, and at about the same time tomorrow, they will face the Miami Heat in this stadium.
After the game, everyone was very frustrated. Lin Feng stood by the tunnel to cheer up his teammates. This was only the first game, there were several more to come, and the highlight was in Las Vegas.
Following the team bus back to the hotel, there was almost no one talking along the way, except for Coach Buechler and Branch who were studying the tactics for the next game.
Hart and Caruso were the two best players, scoring 42 points together, both with good shooting percentages.
Lin Feng watched the entire game carefully. He was now like a lion lying down on the grass waiting for prey.
Both sides made a lot of mistakes on the field. The players did not practice together for long, and often made incorrect passes. This gave room for the "Three Seconds of Anticipation" to be used.
Now I am holding back my energy and patiently waiting for my chance to play tomorrow, even if it is as a substitute.
When he returned to the hotel and was about to go back to his room, defensive coach Blanche stopped him.
"Gary, if you have time, go to Bichler's room. He has something to ask you."
Blanche's words made Lin Feng's anus tighten, which reminded him of the various unspoken rules circulating on the Internet.
Is it possible that Coach Buechler was attracted by his strong arms?
Lin Feng did not go back to his room, but went directly to room 8 on the 15th floor.
Bichler was inside watching the video of the game just now. He wanted to find out the problems and find ways to make up for it.
"Gary, sit down if you want. My room is a bit messy. My wife usually cleans it up."
Buechler stared intently at his laptop screen, analyzing a Kings offense.
Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that his chrysanthemum was saved, and he quickly kicked away those messy thoughts.
"Coach, what do you want from me?" Lin Feng asked tentatively.
Bichler didn't show off and said bluntly: "I will put you on the field in tomorrow's game, but you will be a substitute."
Lin Feng smiled and nodded, "Follow the coach's instructions in everything."
Buechler continued: "I know you may think that you should be the starter, but the conflict between you and Jones broke out at the wrong time. I must do something that is conducive to my prestige in the team."
In fact, Lin Feng doesn't mind playing as a substitute. He just needs a chance to play. This morning he could only sit on the sidelines and watch his team fall behind. It felt like ten thousand ants crawling on him.
He couldn't wait to rush up and dunk the King's basket. This is Lin Feng's and Gary Smith's love for basketball.
Bichler nodded, "Very good, I like your attitude. Blanche told me that you are very talented in defense. Show it to me tomorrow."
Lin Feng couldn't wait for the game against the Heat to start immediately. He wanted to dunk on the opponent's star player to let everyone know that Los Angeles had a powerful late-round pick.
At night, lying on the soft big bed, his opportunity has come. He is expected to appear at the end of the first quarter and lead the second team to play. By then, he will be the absolute core of the Lakers.
The betting company has already deposited funds into his account. According to the rules, it usually has to wait until James officially signs the contract on the 6th.
But this time the betting company is excited about James' choice. The boss must also be a Lakers fan, so he can't wait to share the joy with all the lucky people who bet on the Lakers.
With $1.3 million, thanks to James, he became a millionaire! This is equivalent to a year's salary of a minimum-salary player.
It would take ordinary citizens at least twenty years to earn this much.
Take a deep breath and keep breathing evenly.
He stood by the window looking at the night view of Sacramento, and then turned his attention to Leonard.
Currently, the Spurs and Raptors are tied for first place in the odds of Leonard's next home, both at 200, which means you can get $200 for a $100 bet.
Although the odds are not as exciting as James joining the Lakers, this kind of 100-yield investment is already great.
Chapter completed!