Chapter 39 Take the initiative to invite
10 points, 4 assists, 1 rebound and 1 steal. According to Radar's first quarter data, the Spurs scored 23 points in the first quarter, 18 of which were directly or indirectly related to Radar.
Regardless of winning or losing this game, no matter how many points James and Big Eyebrow can score in this game, the performance of the radar cannot be concealed.
O'Neal was sitting on the sidelines chatting and laughing. He asked Yao: "Yao, your Chinese national team has Lei, and its strength has greatly increased. As the chairman of the Basketball Association, you should be very happy."
Dayao also responded with a smile: "Yes, my friend, I am here to invite Lei to join the national team. I also hope that the Spurs will not overuse and rely on Lei. We just want Lei to be healthy and make steady progress."
Why did Dayao have so many injuries that led to his retirement? In addition to his height, the NBA's tight schedule and playing for the country in the offseason meant Dayao played almost all year round. Excessive use made Yao Ming's body overwhelmed.
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Now that a Chinese player has appeared, a Wu Hao, they must protect every player.
Maybe the Spurs uniform team has to consider a problem after this game. The GDP era has completely passed, and it is time to wake up from the dream. Now if they want to regain their past glory, Radar is undoubtedly a good candidate. If they trust Radar,
It must be strengthened to create a lineup that is comfortable for the radar. This lineup does not need to be five-star like the Lakers, nor does it need to be like the Warriors in the past. Everyone is a shooter, and at least it must be comprehensive in offense and defense.
These are all things for later. The Spurs must face this Lakers and face this unfinished game.
In the second quarter, Radar sat on the court, and the Lakers sent out a lineup of Pope, J.R. Smith, Kuzma, McGee, and Howard.
Then, the Spurs' substitute lineup was worse than the main lineup. Facing such a lineup, the inside line was almost crushed into meat patties.
Howard dominates the basket. Although he is no longer as brave as he once was, he can still get whatever he wants from the Spurs' weak inside line, not to mention Big McGee is not a vegetarian. On the outside, Jr. Smith and Mills exchanged two three-pointers.
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After 8 minutes of the second quarter, the Spurs only scored 12 points in these 8 minutes, while the Lakers' second team scored 19 points. In terms of rebounds, the Spurs had 2 and the Lakers had 8.
35 to 49, the Spurs were 14 behind, and the game seemed to have lost its suspense.
Radar volunteered again. He didn't want to admit defeat so early. He wouldn't admit defeat. He wouldn't lose.
"Ray seemed to be saying something to Popovich, and Popovich kept shaking his head." McGrady said to Yao Ming next to him.
Yao Ming nodded and replied: "If I'm not wrong, Ray wanted to play. Seeing the point difference widening, he became anxious. He would not take the initiative to admit defeat. Although he had just entered the NBA, his fighting spirit was not inferior to anyone else's.
people."
Radar was getting more and more excited as he talked to Popovich. In fact, he knew that Popovich was trying to protect himself.
Radar said excitedly: "Coach Bobo, you are protecting my body like this, but it has hurt my heart. If you admit defeat now, I may not be able to face the Lakers or James in future games. He
It will leave a shadow in my heart, and this kind of damage is far more fatal than physical fatigue."
Popovich felt that the world had changed. No one had talked to him like this for a long time. A rookie refuted the head coach and made him spit on his face. If it were his most proud disciple, Tim Duncan wouldn't dare.
"Coach, let Lei go up. I also hope to get your permission. I also want to give it a try." Ade stood behind Radar and said firmly.
"And I, DeMar DeRozan, applied to play."
Mr. Bobo looked at these team members and felt very happy and helpless.
"Go ahead, Manu, you can make the arrangements." Mr. Bobo was tired. To be honest, he had already reached retirement age at this age, but this year is his 24th year of coaching, and next year he will reach his 25th year, and he can only teach for 25 years.
Years later, he will be inducted into the NBA Head Coaches Hall of Fame.
In the end, Radar appeared again with the starting lineup of Ade, DeRozan, Boltel, and Gay.
The Lakers did not make substitutions. They have a huge lead. James is old and needs enough rest. Even if the Spurs can close the score, as long as the starting lineup comes on, the point difference can still be widened. This is a gap in hard power.
Compared to the Lakers, who are as stable as an old dog with self-confidence, the Spurs are now very high-spirited, and each one has taken the initiative, vowing to fight to the end.
After gaining fighting spirit, the Spurs' defense immediately improved to a higher level. Radar directly stole Pope from the outside and assisted DeRozan for a layup.
For the Lakers, Kuzma missed a shot and McGee fouled on a rebound, giving the Spurs a chance.
Reda's forward threw away Pope and rushed into the paint, causing Big McGee and Warcraft to spin around. He kept dribbling the ball, using his speed to open up space. Reda retreated from the inside and made a wonderful pass from behind to Gay in the bottom corner.
, made a three-pointer with open hands.
JR Smith was defended by Radar from the outside and had no chance to make a three-pointer. It seemed like the nerve knife was short-circuited.
Fortunately, Big McGee came over to cover in time, and J.R. Smith dribbled the ball and moved two steps to the left.
I’ll give you a few bucks, you spirited boy!
Damn it, why is it you again!
JR Smith was so angry that he couldn't speak. The radar spread its wings like an eagle and stuck close to him.
JR's dribbling was interrupted, and Radar was like a death entanglement. His right hand kept trying to get his ball. As a veteran, JR finally couldn't match the young man, and watched Radar take the lead.
Radar didn't dunk. In this difficult game, he had to save his energy and hit layups to score two points.
The Spurs' starting lineup defeated the Lakers' bench 7-0, which revitalized the home fans.
Unconsciously, the Spurs fans at home are no longer calling out GDP, calling out Leonard, nor calling out Aldridge and DeRozan. They only have radar in their eyes now, like boyfriend and girlfriend, only seeing each other.
one person.
In the last four minutes of the second quarter, the Lakers' bench scored only two points. Howard scored two points from a tip-in and Kuzma scored two points from free throws.
47 to 53, a 6-point difference. The game has not been lost yet, and the Spurs still have a chance.
"It's incredible. Ray is amazing. His fighting spirit reminded me of Kobe. His court control ability is no less than that of CP3. His dribbling skills are very similar to Iverson. I understand this deeply." O'Neal's expression
Said to Yao Mai exaggeratedly.
"Yao, you have really good vision. Thunder is like a hidden dragon in the abyss. It will surely take off one day."
Radar conquered the two NBA legends present with his performance. They went from talking serious nonsense at the beginning to praising him non-stop. The name Radar is like Yao Ming back then, resounding throughout the NBA.
"Ray's performance is very good, but the game is not over yet. Facing James' Lakers, Ray wants to win. To be honest, even I have no confidence." Yao Ming truthfully expressed his inner thoughts.
Chapter completed!