For this game, the topic of "Xie Kai's starting lineup" is obviously more interesting than the outcome of the game itself. Whether it is fans or the media, everyone wants to see who Xie Kai's starting partner, No. 4 overall pick Tyreke Eyre, is.

How effective is Vince? It is obvious that these two are the future outside hopes of this Kings team. Whether they can support the team's reconstruction needs to be tested with facts.

During the warm-up before the game, Xie Kai accepted an interview with the media.

"Hello Kane, you will start this game first. What do you think?" the reporter asked.

"I'm very happy. Starting as a starter is an affirmation of my ability. I will definitely work hard to help the team win the game!" Xie Kai replied with a smile.

"Kevin was injured. Many people think that his injury gave you the chance to start. What do you think of this?" the reporter continued to ask.

Xie Kai said seriously: "Injuries are the most unpredictable thing. Kevin is our leader. His injury has a great impact on the strength of our team and disrupts the coach's plan. I hope he can recover soon."

Well, as you said, if he is not injured, it is unlikely that I will get the chance to start!"

Xie Kai's answer was reasonable and well-founded, neither hypocritical nor exaggerated. Even if the reporter wanted to dig up some topic, he would have no idea where to start.

The Energy Solutions Arena, the Jazz's home stadium in Salt Lake City, is located on a plateau. Although it was just a pre-game warm-up, several Kings players still felt uncomfortable.

Kings coach Paul Westphal knows that his task this season, training new players, is actually far more important than winning a few more games than last season. The team is still rebuilding, and winning a few more games is actually not important, or even important.

It will affect the order of the draft. The team management asked themselves to be the head coach because they value their outstanding ability in cultivating young players!

The Jazz's home attendance is pretty good, which stems from their excellent record in so many seasons. Fans are very sensitive, and except for hardcore fans, not many people like to go there and watch the home team perform poorly and then be beaten to death by their opponents.

In this game, the starting lineup of the Jazz at home is: Center - Memet Okur, Power Forward - Carlos Boozer, Small Forward - Andrei Kirilenko, Shooting Guard

- Ronnie Brewer, point guard - Deron Williams.

The starting lineup of the Kings in the away game is: center - Spencer Hawes, power forward - Jason Thompson, small forward - Andis Nocioni, shooting guard - Xie Kai, point guard

——Tyreke Evans.

This is the first time Xie Kai has gotten a starting opportunity this season, and coach Paul Westphal no longer uses Sean May, who performed poorly, as the starting No. 4. Another former dunk champion Deiss who has gotten a starting opportunity

Mond Mason was waived by the team before this game.

In the NBA, it's so cruel. If you can't keep up with the intensity of the game, no matter how great your past resume is, you still have to be cut.

The commentators for this game are Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller.

"Reggie, in this game, if Kevin doesn't play in Sacramento, the difference in strength between Sacramento and Utah is obvious!" Kevin Harlan said.

"It looks like this based on the lineup, but you also know that there are no underdogs in the NBA. Even if Kevin doesn't play, it doesn't mean that Sacramento is definitely hopeless!" Reggie Miller said.

"That's true. Kane Tse hit 8 3-pointers and scored 41 points in the game against Memphis. As a historical shooter in the NBA, what do you think of this 3-point performance?" Kevin Harlan

asked.

Reggie Miller said with a smile: "Kane is a very good shooter. He shoots very quickly and moves well without the ball. This performance of 8 out of 8 shots is so shocking. Although it will not become the norm, it also shows that

He has the ability to hit multiple 3-pointers in a certain game. I'm looking forward to seeing his next games."

Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has been coaching the team since 1986, and it has been 23 years since this season. His hair has ranged from black to gray to completely white while coaching this team.

Achieved.

The game time is up, and the starting players of both sides take the field.

Xie Kai was very excited. He shook hands and bumped shoulders with the opponent's starter, and the game was about to begin.

Jason Thompson and Okur prepare for a jump ball near the center circle.

As the referee threw the ball into the air, Jason Thompson used his excellent bounce speed to pass the ball to his teammate Nocioni, and the game officially began!

The Kings get the ball first!

Tyreke Evans dribbled across half court and organized an attack near the top of the arc.

Xie Kai moves without the ball in the frontcourt, and the person guarding him is Ronnie Brewer of the Jazz.

Ronnie Brewer was selected by the Jazz with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2006 draft. He is a strong wing with a height of 201cm and a weight of more than 100kg. He is physically strong, can hold the ball and shoot, and can defend the perimeter.

3 positions, he is a very versatile player.

"Let Ronnie defend Kane, it's a regular matchup!" Kevin Harlan said.

"Ronnie's footwork is more suitable than Andre's to wrap around Kane. Judging from Kane's recent touch, the opposing players should not give him too much space to shoot!" Reggie Miller explained.

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On the Kings side, Evans took a risk and passed the ball to Xie Kai, but was intercepted by Ronnie Brewer!

The Jazz counterattacked, and Deron forced his way forward and scored a one-stop layup! His body is very strong, and even a body like Evans would be knocked away after being hit by him.

"This pass from Tyreke was too risky!" Kevin Harlan said.

Nocioni serves from the baseline and the Kings continue to attack!

Evans dribbled the ball over, and after picking and rolling with Hawes at the top of the arc, he broke out to Nocioni in the bottom corner!

After Nocioni feinted, he held the ball and then broke away from the right wing!

Xie Kai caught the ball and tried to shoot a 3-pointer - no!

The Jazz grabbed the backcourt rebound and attacked, and Boozer hit from mid-range!

The Jazz lead 4:0!

Kings coach Paul Westphal kept yelling at the court to be patient and not impatient. He felt that the team played too impatiently in these two attacks, and there was obviously still plenty of offensive time.

The fans at the scene were cheering for the home team, and when the Kings made mistakes or missed shots, they cheered to stimulate the opponent.

The Kings were attacking. After receiving Hawes' pass from the bottom corner, Xie Kai broke through with a fake move, but was caught by the referee - stepping on the line!

Looking back, the Jazz's Okur hit a hook under the basket, widening the point difference to 6 points!
Chapter completed!