Chapter 63 Fight the Lakers with all their strength
On December 6, 1996, when the schedule of December entered, each team became very nervous because the running-in at the beginning of the season had been completed, and this was the time to make efforts, and each team's condition was at its peak. Therefore, even if fans at this time watched the game, they were very happy.
The Lakers' home stadium is now called Toyota Center. Before Staples started construction, this stadium witnessed the Lakers' 11 championships, and the number of championship flags above the stadium is the second largest in the league, second only to the Boston Celtics.
"Hello, everyone, welcome to watch the NBA regular season Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Orlando Magic brought by NBC Radio and Television. This game is our All-American live game. I am our old friend Mike Brin, and the person next to me is also a familiar face for everyone. Hubi Brown Hubi, who do you prefer for this game?" In the commentary seat, Mike Brin introduced himself and immediately got to the point.
Hubi Brown is a respected old coach in the NBA, and as a commentator, some of his views are also very popular: "In this game, it is obvious that the Lakers have a greater chance of winning. The Magic have just changed their coach and are still in a turbulent period. And even in terms of real strength, the Magic are not as good as the Lakers."
"So what you mean is that O'Neal will indeed show his regret in this game?"
“Yes, that’s right.”
"Before this game, another interesting thing happened. He scored 34 points in his NBA debut, and 35 points in the second game in a single quarter. Joni Lee, who broke the NBA score record in two consecutive games, was lost in the previous game. Before this game, he shouted that he wanted everyone to regret it, especially Mickey Kupchek. Do you think he can show that everyone regrets it?"
Hubby Brown shook his head and said, "I don't think I've watched that little guy's game. To be honest, his European steps are indeed very powerful, but in the NBA, with the hand-check legal situation, his set of things cannot be successful in the NBA at all. Therefore, unless he can improve his European steps, the situation in this game will not be better than the previous games. Perhaps as Del Harris said, if the Magic's current head coach really let that little guy appear, it would be a good thing for the Lakers."
Hubi Brown is not very optimistic about Jonny, but Richie Adubatu still wants to give it a try. Before the start of this game, he had already announced the starting lineup of this game. Jonny Lee appeared in the starting lineup again, and Nick Anderson, who lost the starting position again, was also very helpless, but he could not say harsh words. After all, his performance was very bad in the last Magic's defeat and he was unforgivable. Richie Adubatu won him from the starting lineup, and he had nothing to say.
In a private room in the auditorium of the Toyota Center Arena, Lakers godfather Jerry West and his assistant Mickey Kupchek sat inside and watched the players on the court warm up.
"Mickey, I have understood that thing clearly. Although that player is indeed incompetent, don't do this next time. You must know that every year, there are still many good players, even star players who come out of the second round and even the backward draft pick. If you really look down on these unfamous players like this, one day you will regret it." Jerry West created the showtime and the later Ok Dynasty. As the godfather of the Lakers, his experience is of course very rich. Although he would not be angry about the fact that Mickey Kupchek refused Jonny's trial before the draft, he was still necessary to warn him.
Joni was warming up on the sidelines. In the Lakers' lineup, he did not see Kobe Bryant's weirdness, which made Joni unable to help but feel sorry for the same disease and gloating. Could that guy also perform too poorly? He couldn't even enter the roster? In fact, Joni was really wrong. Although Kobe Bryant's current status in the Lakers is not as high as Joni, at least he will have a position as a main substitute. However, before this game, Kobe's feet were a little uncomfortable, so he chose to make a quit in this game.
Joni looked at the players who warmed up on the Lakers field. He had no acquaintances, so he warmed up quietly and waited for the start of the game. Before this game, he used all the skill points on his body and learned the E skill of Wuji Sword Saint, a nonsensical three-pointer. This skill took 8 skill points, and he spent 3 skill points to learn the W skill of Wuji Sword Saint. This skill was learned in case he was not strong enough. After learning these two skills, Joni will use Riven's trial opportunity in this game. Of course, there are also the special effects of energy points and erosion, as well as healing techniques.
"The game has begun. The Lakers' starting lineup in this game is the same as in the previous games. The starting point guard is Van Exel, the starting shooting guard is the new shooting guard Eddie Jones, the small forward is Jerome Colsey, the power forward is Elden Campbell, and the center is Shaquille O'Neal. Such a starting lineup is now ranked fourth in the West under the leadership of Silver Fox Del Harris."
"With the Magic, the coach they just experienced, the starting lineup of the new coach Ricci Adubatu is different from the previous games. The starting point guard is Darriel Armstrong, the starting shooting guard is Joni Lee, the starting small forward is Denis Scott, the starting power forward is Anfini Hardaway, and the starting center is Horris Grant. This lineup is a typical small lineup. It seems that Ricci Adubatu wants to play small tactics."
"It is worth mentioning that Joni Lee returned to the starting lineup in this game. It seems that Richie Adubatu still wants to give Joni more opportunities. He is expecting Joni to burst out his ability at the start of this season."
"Yes, in fact, Richie Adubatu has no good choice now. If Joni can break out, he will have hope, so Richie Adubatu can only bet." The commentator quickly introduced the current situation on the court, and the game has begun. Horris Grant lost to Elden Campbell after jumping the ball, and the Lakers attacked first.
This Lakers team is still very strong. In addition to the small forward Jerome Colsey is old and has a deviant strength, the backcourt combinations Van Exel and Eddie Jones are both young and powerful players in the league, and Elden Campbell is also a very good blue-collar player. In addition to Shaquille O'Neal, the Lakers' superficial strength is indeed higher than the Magic.
Van Exel dribbled to the frontcourt. Because the Lakers' boss is O'Neal, the inside giant, so there is no rule in the Lakers' tactics to hand the ball over the half. After all, O'Neal is an insider and always plays for the insider, the insider will be very tired. So, Van Exel controlled the ball for a while, and seemed to see that Darrell Armstrong's defense was not very close, so he directly scored a three-pointer on the spot.
Swish! Three-pointer hit!
"Van Exel directly made a three-pointer and hit! Darrell Armstrong's first starter this season, he was a little nervous and even forgot about Van Exel's characteristics." Van Exel, nicknamed Van Madman, means that his shot is like a madman, without any scruples. He thinks he can take action, so when he is guarding against such a player, the most important thing to beware of is that he shoots anytime, anywhere.
Chapter completed!