Chapter 115 The Pseudo Derby Begins
The highly anticipated city derby between the Clippers and the Lakers attracted the attention of countless fans on the same day. Live broadcast across the United States is essential. Even David Stern came to the scene to watch the game and build momentum for this game.
This is the only derby battle in the NBA. Although the Knicks and the Nets are close, they are not in the same city after all, and the gimmicks are always a little worse.
Kobe won the "Player of the Week" award the day before the derby game. This is the fourth time Kobe has won the honor this season. This year's Pan has the opportunity to win the first MVP in his career. Of course, the premise is that he must lead the Lakers to achieve good enough results. At this stage, it is far from enough. The Lakers are not as good as the Clippers' record.
Da Bendan of the Los Angeles Times published a slightly gossiping news on the day of the game. It is said that the day before, Andrew Bynum defeated Ji Guoqiu in the bowling alley, and the little Shark shone brightly in the bowling alley, beating Panda brother wildly, and taking the lead for the Lakers.
Ji Guochou was interviewed before the game and said that the news was purely nonsense, and at the same time reserved the right to take legal measures against the Los Angeles Times, firmly denied that he had bowled with Bynum the day before.
His remarks immediately caused the smug little shark to be dissatisfied. Bynum privately despised Ji Guoqiu for losing and refused to admit his debts, mocking him for not being able to afford to lose.
Regarding this incident, several real gossip media tabloids in Los Angeles are shouting for justice for Ji Guoqiu. They proved their innocence for Ji Guoqiu. According to their reports, that afternoon, Panda brother and a third-rate Hollywood female star were watching movies in the cinema. Afterwards, it seemed that he even went to a hotel to check in and did not go to a bowling alley at all. The Los Angeles Times was obviously spreading rumors.
All these gossip media have a firm word, believing that the Los Angeles Times is reporting on false media and that they have evidence.
The Los Angeles Times tiger was pulled out by a few little dogs, and all the third-rate tabloids sued all of these third-rate tabloids.
The press is so chaotic that the fans of both teams feel messy and say in the face of mixed news that your circle is too chaotic.
Ji Guochou felt that these media were really nonsense, saying that he was having a room with Christine was already boring. Now even newspapers like the Los Angeles Times, which are the top three influential in the United States, are spreading rumors that he played bowling with Bynum? Such a large newspaper made such fake news, which is ridiculous...
In fact, there is one thing he couldn't understand. Why did he receive a strange text message from Emma Roberts when he got home yesterday, his phone only had the words "big **" written on it?
Emma Roberts also came to Staples Stadium today. She rarely watches basketball, especially when she came to the scene, she was knocked down.
Today, Roberts Jr. was forced to come by her unconventional aunt. Roberts is half a Lakers fan and often comes to Staples to watch Lakers games. Today, the big-mouthed beauty pulled her niece together. Who told her niece that a neighbor was a Clippers player, and she happened to let her watch a derby battle with her.
Emma Roberts sat in the dangerous front row again with her unreliable aunt, and was still worried that she would be defeated by Ji Guoqiu again. However, while worried, Roberts Jr. also felt strange. Why are the fans around him discussing twins, but they didn't see twins among the players on the court?
The Lakers players have started to enter the court. Today is the home court of the Lakers. 70% of the fans at the scene are Lakers fans, but many Chinese fans and Clippers fans also mingled in. After entering the court, they immediately changed into Clippers jerseys and sang against Lakers fans rampantly.
The Clippers fans have been involved in so many fans today and are so arrogant, because of their team's outstanding record.
The excellent record of fifth in the West makes them particularly confident to disgust Lakers fans. There are even many Clippers fans holding posters on the scene, which are the ranking of Western Conference teams. The poor Lakers are only ranked eighth now, but they are ranked fifth. This feeling of suppressing mortal enemies in the city is really rare for the Clippers. This situation has finally happened, and of course, we must be as disgusting as possible to the opponent. Clippers fans cannot be more comfortable now!
In the visiting team's locker room, Dunleavy, the old man emphasized today's tactical arrangement at the end.
"Ensure rebounds, increase shooting at mid-range today, play more passes and cuts, and strengthen off-ball screening cooperation. Defensively, area double-teaming must be used for No. 24. No matter which area he goes to, we must use two people to watch him to death. Other players pay attention to the speed of filling up, which determines our victory and defeat today."
After Dunleavy said that, he saw that many substitute players were affected by the atmosphere of the same city derby, and his expression was a little nervous. He quickly changed from tactical arrangement to psychological counseling: "Don't be too nervous. After more than 20 games this season, especially after eight consecutive victories, I have confidence in you that you can defeat any opponent. The Lakers are not our opponent this year, they are only ranked eighth. We will kill them at Staples today, put them on the top eight, and truly become the best team in Los Angeles!"
The older Dunleavy became more and more excited as he spoke, and he seemed to have a grudge against the Lakers.
Others may not know, but the two brothers know that the old Dunleavy has a very conflicting relationship with the Lakers. He is actually from the Lakers, but the Lakers have always regarded him as a spare tire. They will only think of the old Dunleavy when no one is available.
With such a cruel reality, the old coach's attitude towards the Lakers can be imagined, and it is probably a mixture of love and hate.
The attention of the same-city derby is no less than that of the playoff game. Even if the Clippers players do not need old Dunleavy to inspire, the main players who have seen big scenes have already accumulated enough. They are now waiting to take the field to win the opponent and knock the Lakers down!
"Be the best team in Los Angeles!" The players shouted loudly from the Clippers' locker room.
The Lakers' admission ceremony is over and it is the Clippers' players' turn to play.
Emma Roberts was stunned and stared at the twins and fell into a petrified state...
"Your two neighbors are out, which one of them is more familiar?" Julia Roberts turned to Emma and asked.
"I have no idea."
Emma Roberts really doesn't know which one she is more familiar with now. She is still a little confused. Now Xiao Carrots herself also wants to know who is the guy who always plays games with her and who is good at computer repairing?
"No wonder every time I see them, I feel weird. It turns out that my neighbor is twins?"
Ji Guochou warmed up before the game and did not notice Christine at the first time. Instead, he saw Emma Roberts on the sidelines. His eyes lit up and he secretly blinked and greeted the little loli.
Unfortunately, the shredded radish is still in a petrochemical state and I haven't seen it at all...
Christine was actually sitting less than ten meters away from Emma Roberts. Due to the angle, Twilight Girl thought Ji Guoqiu was greeting her, so she quickly blinked her eyes to respond.
Unfortunately, Ji Guoqiu is still trying to let the little loli see him, but he hasn't seen him at all...
Ji Guomo did not accept the error. He pretended to warm up the shooting on the court, but in fact he was flirting with Taylor Swift on the sidelines. The two adulterers and tycoons were discovered by the media without caring about it.
Yesterday, Ji Guomeng and Taylor Swift vs. Bynum plus his black female companion, had a bowling battle for the derby.
Ji Guoqiu never expected that Taylor Swift's bowling skills were extremely superb. Instead, he dragged the little singer down all afternoon, and finally dragged the little singer who hit a few times and lost the game. Afterwards, Taylor Swift complained that it was useless.
Bynum walked to Ji Guoqiu before the game and said with a strong voice: "Giant Panda, you were not the opponent in bowling yesterday. Today I must beat you on the basketball court."
Ji Guochou was confused when he heard this. Is this little shark's brain ill?
Seeing this, Ji Guomeng hurriedly hid aside and continued to communicate with the little singer.
The Lakers' starting lineup today: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Radmanovich, Andrew Bynum.
The Clippers' starting lineup today: Brevin Knight, James Posey, Ron Artest, Ji Guohuo, Ji Guoqie.
James Percy returned from injury and was the most suitable candidate in the team to deal with Kobe. With Artest and the twin brothers in the interior, Dunleavy set up a net for Pan, preparing to make him unable to fly today.
**Live room, Charles Barkley said before the game: "Before the start of this season, Kobe Bryant, the core of the Lakers, has been seeking trades, and once reached a point where everything seems to be irreversible. During this period, he scolded his teammates and criticized the management. Almost all those who could hurt the Lakers' feelings were done. But most importantly, he did not leave, and it also made the Lakers full of uncertainty this season. Phil Jackson and the Lakers' senior executives finally persuaded Kobe to wait patiently. The Lakers have been actively seeking big deals in the league, but I don't think they can make too big moves this season, and they have no bargaining chips at all."
Kenny Smith echoed: "Yes, it's true. The Lakers have no bargaining chips. If they trade Bynum and Odom, it's contrary to their original intention of increasing their strength. This season, it's very difficult for the Lakers to enter the playoffs. Even in my opinion, their arch-rival Clippers have deepened, and the twin brothers have grown at an astonishing rate, and it's very likely that they will kick the Lakers out of the playoffs.
The players on the field have already stood up and the game is about to begin.
Ji Guoqiu and Bynum stood in the middle circle, and the two were responsible for competing for the ball.
In such a game, the two teams are destined to not show weakness to the other party at any stage, and they will never give in from the start of the game!
"beep!"
Chapter completed!