The Nets are now like a difficult math problem.
The Lakers boasted themselves as mathematical geniuses. They came with full confidence, but returned disgraced. They punched a tree trunk on the side of the road, raised their heads and shouted: No, this question is too difficult! I can't do it!
It seems that even math geniuses can't do this, so that won't work, so some conditions were added to this question to reduce the difficulty of the question.
The Timberwolves felt they had good talent, so they jumped at the opportunity when they saw it. With the newly added conditions, the solution went smoothly at first.
But soon they fell into the same situation as the Lakers. They walked to the same big tree, punched the trunk, raised their heads and shouted the same words.
There began to be a lot of people under this tree.
The Nets got over the bad start, the Nets began to gain the upper hand, the Nets kept leading, and the Nets won the game.
The absence of Kobe and Nene has had an impact on the Nets, but it is much smaller than others imagined.
Rose and Jokic filled Kobe's scoring gap. The former scored 16 points and 5 assists, and the latter had a triple-double of 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Zhou Qi finally seized the opportunity and played the best game of his career in Nene's absence.
He played 15 minutes and scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 blocks.
The data cannot fully reflect his role. When he was on the court, he was a great deterrent to the penalty area. The Timberwolves did not dare to attack the basket easily.
This is undoubtedly good news for the Nets.
They didn't expect Zhou Qi to become the new center, but they always need someone to replace the inside.
Nene is getting older and his condition and injuries will become a problem. If Zhou Qi can take over smoothly, then the handover of this position will be smooth.
What, the data of Lin Ying and Durant?
That's no longer important.
When you don't have to go all out to win the game, data is like adding a blue diamond to a pile of white diamonds, the icing on the cake.
After the game, a group of people on the Nets bench were talking and laughing. Who wouldn't feel happy after winning such a game?
But at the other end of the court, Harden and Towns were sitting on the bench. One looked up at the large LED screen showing the score, and the other looked confused.
Many things in the world are like this. When you don't have any hope, it's natural that you didn't achieve it.
But when you have expectations but fail to achieve them in the end, it will not be so easy to pass the hurdle in your heart.
At this moment, Rondo walked up to them.
"Let's practice together after the game. One failure doesn't mean anything, but we have to remember this failure. Only in this way can we know how to win."
It's still that commanding tone.
Although this is very reasonable, it is as reasonable as before.
But this time Harden and Towns did not choose to compromise.
At their core, they are still the kind of casual people who only give face once, but not anymore after too many times.
"Rajan, my mother's birthday is tonight. You know, I am a person who values ​​family very much."
Harden smiled and spoke. He was still the same as before, gentle, non-aggressive, and irresistible.
"I'm going to vent my emotions with my friends. I will arrive at the training center early tomorrow. I will not give up easily."
Towns gritted his teeth and spoke sternly, but it was obvious that he did not accept Rondo's invitation.
Rondo stood there completely alone.
If Lin Ying were around at this time, he would definitely slap his forehead in excitement.
Of course, it was not because of the excitement of the two people's reactions, but because they solved a mystery that had puzzled them for many years.
In history, during this period of the Timberwolves, there was actually a person with a personality very similar to Rondo's, and that person was Jimmy Butler.
Butler began to fly with the Timberwolves, but soon he found that he could not carry them at all.
The scene in front of you seems to be the answer, they can give you a reason why they won't let you take it!
The idea that life is greater than basketball is correct. After all, even the NBA is just a job for many people.
They usually train hard and compete seriously, and even practice extra occasionally. They are already worthy of this job. There is no reason why they have to train desperately.
But the NBA is ultimately the highest stage of basketball. On this stage, an involution world is visible to the naked eye.
Don't be afraid that someone is more talented than you, just be afraid that someone who is a genius will work harder than you.
But neither Butler nor Rondo is the kind of person with high emotional intelligence.
In the same way, maybe the other party will accept it if they try another way. After all, whoever plays in the NBA is not Jordan in their story. Who would like to be bossed around by a guy whose team status is not as good as his own?
But who can make Rondo or Butler change their personalities?
Before Rondo turned around, Harden and Towns had already stood up and left with a smile.
Of course, that smile had disappeared when he turned around, and his voice and movement explained what it means to speak in a scene.
…
A big victory over the Lakers and an easy victory over the Timberwolves. In this difficult schedule that Tatum arranged for the Nets, the Nets won consecutively in a very relaxed manner.
Maybe only basketball fans are happy at this moment, because they can experience the feeling of "oversleeping in the morning and waking up to see another big victory."
And this feeling continues.
In the first month of the season, the Nets had no losses.
There are many factors involved. Kobe has maintained a high attendance rate after taking a break, and his efficiency is also very good.
Although not as exaggerated as in the opening game, he averaged 14 points per game with a shooting rate of nearly 50%.
This kind of performance was probably something even the Nets didn't expect at all.
You can even understand that Kobe has reached the most efficient stage of his career.
Although his athletic ability has declined to the naked eye, he has really become the "reasonable subject" that many fans expected from the beginning.
Then came Jokic's blowout. He became a player beyond the All-Star level this season and began to move towards the super giant.
Facts have proved that his talent and golf intelligence can be displayed no matter where he plays.
In history, it can be said that he experienced a fierce battle with Nurkic in the Nuggets. The latter was also an NBA-level player, but he finally made the team reluctantly send the latter away.
Now under the full-time training of the Nets, he has officially begun to enter his peak period.
These alone are actually scary enough.
Because the Big Three lineups of other teams actually have weak links, and their adaptability needs to be tested.
The Lakers' Big Three this season can be said to be relatively the most reasonable.
But for the Nets, Jokic was trained by himself, and these problems do not exist. He is simply perfect.
In addition, Rose still maintains the form of last season, Tucker is bringing resilience to this team, and Carter has become a leader in the locker room.
This Nets team may be the most perfect team, even more perfect than last season.
November passed in the blink of an eye, and after spending Thanksgiving, the Nets entered December with a undefeated record.
Then in the first game in December, the Nets easily defeated the Hornets, another major rival in the East.
The beginning of December is another wonderful start.
However, after the day's training, Durant looked a little frowning.
Lin Ying walked to him and sat down, smiling and saying:
"What? Are you worried about how to win the next game?"
A classic Versailles opening line with great comedic effect.
However, Durant just chuckled, and then still frowned.
This made Lin Ying a little confused.
It stands to reason that the team continues to win consecutively, Scindia is about to give birth, her life and career are at the peak, Durant shouldn't be doing this!
"Tell me what happened."
Lin Ying also put away her playful smile and asked in a serious tone.
In a season like this, when three consecutive dynasties are within reach, as the core of the team, nothing can go wrong.
"I'm thinking about what we should pursue after completing this dynasty."
Durant suddenly looked like a sage.
This made Lin Ying a little uncomfortable, but this question really made him think about it.
Because of this issue, when Jordan came to visit him before, the two of them had talked about it.
At that time, his idea was relatively simple. After three consecutive rounds, his goal was of course four consecutive rounds.
Except in ancient times, no one has been able to do it.
So now his answer is relatively simple.
"Fourth company."
"What about after the fourth company?"
"After the fourth company..."
Wulian should have blurted out, but Lin Ying got stuck in his throat.
What about after five companies? Six companies?
Then, go to attack the 8 consecutive championships that the Celtics achieved in ancient times?
That is indeed a very good thing, but what did basketball mean to them at that time?
And putting this aside, how many people were still watching basketball at that time?
If a sport is destined to end before it even begins, I believe many people will choose to change to another sport.
Some records are meant to be impacted and broken, but some records are actually not suitable.
"So, are you ready to continue to be on your own?"
Lin Ying said.
He didn't use the words to leave, but his meaning was actually expressed clearly.
Durant has never been able to prove himself in the Thunder before. He only succeeded with Lin Ying after arriving in the Nets.
Just like there are many ways to win, this is one way to succeed.
But, it's definitely not the most successful one.
Because it's not the core team that wins the championship, the quality is always a little worse.
Durant did not answer, but handed the phone to Lin Ying.
Seeing this action, Lin Ying's sense of familiarity returned.
It has to be you, Kevin!
He knew that this handsome boy suddenly became a sage, and he must have seen something.
Things go around and around, but in the end, social media can’t be escaped.
He picked it up and looked at it, then frowned like Durant.
Unlike in the past where they directly started to criticize or set the pace, this time many fans were promoting a certain statement.
If it were in the real world, it should be called "theory of annihilation."
But in the field of basketball, should it be called the "ball-killing theory"?
Or to put it more bluntly: they will ruin the sport of basketball.
Seeing this, it seems that we can understand why Durant feels like that.
Because although these words are a bit deliberately meant to discredit, after all, Jordan's two three consecutive fans did not say this at the time.
However, Lin Ying and Durant will not retire to other teams like Jordan, which will also give fans a chance to breathe.
So this is indeed a question worth thinking about.
"Actually, we can be a little selfish. Until we win and can really say like Michael, 'This sport has no challenge for us,' I don't think we need to think about how to live for others. That will be very tiring."
Lin Ying said.
I have thought about it, but it is too early to talk about the future development of basketball before winning until I feel comfortable.
Durant was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Lin Ying to say that.
But this is also the truth. If he really said, "We want to win fewer consecutive championships for the development of basketball," it would not be Lin Ying but James.
"So don't think so much, at least until we achieve our goal of three consecutive championships, it's meaningless to think about it."
Lin Ying finally smiled and patted Durant on the shoulder and said.
Durant's frown finally relaxed at this time.
Durant is still the same Durant, and only Lin Ying can explain him in a few words.
Seeing Durant like this, Lin Ying was also a little worried.
Durant has changed a lot and matured a lot in the past few years playing with him.
But his sensitivity has never changed, and he has always cared too much about what others think.
So Durant can’t quit social media.
It's okay to have him around now, but I wonder if one day he leaves the Nets and Durant will turn back into the Adu who often exchanged insults with fans in history.
…
The temperature in December is gradually getting colder, and this year seems to be colder than last year. It is estimated that there will be heavy snowfall in New York by Christmas.
Christmas songs are playing and snowflakes are falling. Even if it is a bit cold at that time, it will definitely be a very romantic scene.
However, the mood of New York fans at this moment is neither cold nor romantic, but hot!
The Nets have entered December and still have not lost a single game!
Their pace is to break their previous 27-game winning streak at the beginning!
And this time many people are convinced that they can do it, because compared to the last time they kept winning, the Nets won more easily this time.
As a result, before Christmas, the Nets had extended their winning streak to 25 games.
Fans are used to seeing the Nets win, just like they felt when they saw Kobe Bryant score only 40 points.
It is normal news that the Nets win. It would be a big surprise if the Nets lose one day.
This is really Qin Shihuang touching the wire and winning!
It is in this state that Christmas comes.
Americans are busy celebrating Christmas, and fans finally began to look forward to the Christmas war after feeling like they were losing.
Chapter completed!