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Chapter 1404 Team Rocket is Interesting
Naturally, Tianchao Sports Station also came to the first game. They came to record the latest episode of NBA Rush Line.The leader is naturally the old acquaintance Zhang Lili, Zhang guided.

"Little Tang, congratulations on receiving your second championship ring in your career. What do you think of the new season?" Zhang Weiping has 120 million likes for Tang Qian.Especially when he led the national team into the semi-finals in history, "Zhang Lili" was excited at home for a long time.This little old man is also an athlete. He has a very strong body. He flies all over the country and abroad without the slightest fatigue. "Director Zhang, we will remain the same in the new season, the championship, the Larry O'Brien Cup." Tang Qian's answer did not meet Zhang Weiping's expectations. He smiled and continued to ask about the current hot topic: "But this year's The situation in the Western Conference is very chaotic. The Rockets have formed a light bulb combination. After a complete pre-game training camp, it should not be underestimated. Especially the Golden State Warriors, they have recruited Durant, the peak scoring champion for many times during the offseason. Plus With the stable Spurs and the rest of the Western Conference, do the Lakers have the confidence to beat them?"

"Of course, Director Zhang, they are very strong, but we are the strongest."

"Oh, very Tang Qian's answer. Let's talk about tonight's game. What are your plans for facing the Rockets in the first game?"

"Send them to open the door." Tang Qian said succinctly.

"What do you think of Zhou Mowang, the Chinese player of the Rockets? Are you looking forward to his performance tonight?" There is no solution to this question. Now that both teams have Chinese players, it would be remiss to not ask.Moreover, Wang Mowang was waived in the first three days of the new season, so he did not enter the NBA roster.Now there are only 3 Chinese players who are full of players, Tang Qian, Yi Jianlian, and Zhou Qi.

Tang Qian was a little speechless. Even in the preseason, he didn't get a few minutes of performance time. I guess the regular season is even more uncertain, so he just casually opened a few perfunctory words and ended the conversation.

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"Tomorrow's interview still needs your cooperation, Xiao Tang." After the staff behind Zhang Weiping's organization turned off the camera, they began to talk to Tang Qian in a private capacity. "Well, I will guide Zhang." After Tang Qian finished speaking, he shook hands with Zhang Weiping and entered the formal warm-up stage.

Zhang Weiping then went to interview the Chinese player Zhou Mowang on the other side.

It's no surprise that there will definitely be some Chinese Derby in the country, but in fact, Zhou Demon King was lucky enough to be squeezed into the official team roster.Why?Because a few people on the Rockets had minor strains during training and were included in the injured list, Zhou Demon King was given the chance to make his debut tonight.Unlike Tang Qian, Demon King Zhou talked a lot, but from Zhang Weiping's point of view, he is not as calm as No. 29 on the opposite side.Simply put, it is a little "floating".

But to be honest, from Zhang Weiping's point of view, he really doesn't know what Zhou Demon King has to worry about right now.

You haven't even sat down on the water dispenser, have you?He also tried his best to bring a wonderful derby feast to domestic fans.

This is really...

This means that Zhou Demon King has just come to the United States, and he is still in high spirits, and the outside world still has certain expectations for him.After this expectation is gone, it will be time for him to suffer. At that time, look at his interviews, which are mainly dull and negative.

In fact, it is not necessary, but his NBA positioning is too high, in fact, it is not bad to try to stabilize the rotation.It is really not an easy task to break into the starting lineup.Of course, the domestic media must be blowing it up, saying that he is the insider model that the Rockets need most now, but in fact, will the coaches and management not know?
They hope that this player can improve by leaps and bounds like the "teacher appointment" of the Nuggets.

Then they will definitely spare no effort to create stars. A Chinese player with Yao Ming's strength or Tang Qian's potential is the key to truly maximizing the Chinese market.It's not like it is now, it's just a "mascot" that spent money to buy.However, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, and Tang Qian didn't play particularly eye-catching when they first came to the NBA. It's not impossible to get used to it, ranging from a few games to as many as a dozen games.Now the Rockets management does not want to kill with a stick.After all, Zhou Demon King's physical hardware is still very good.

Coupled with the Chinese market behind it, it is not impossible to be a little more patient.

Today's Staples Center is very lively, the opening game + championship ring award + the opponent is the Rockets, and many people are willing to come and pay.Of course, the Staples Center has never lacked attendance.This is no problem.It doesn't matter whether it's the former Great Western Forum or the current Staples, it's the same.

On the side of the Rockets, Harden began to mobilize: "Starting today, we will let the Rockets sweep the league! This is the first game of the new season. Everyone must go all out and not let the Lakers look down on you." Leave us!!!" After Howard left, Harden began to enjoy the majesty of the boss more and more. Paul came this time with a nominal dual-core, and he is absolutely recognized as the boss of the team.So when he speaks, he is very airy, with a feeling of majesty. "We also want to break the record of not winning the Los Angeles Lakers in two seasons! We did it, and tonight I invite everyone to go to the nightclub in Angel City to have a good night!!!"

In fact, Harden himself wants to go... After he broke up with Kardashian, he is now in a window period. Although he left the latter, he immediately felt that his waist was not sore, his legs became stronger, and walking was not easy. I have asthma, but it’s not good if I hold it for a long time.Although the United States does not know the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, they also know the truth of "too much is too late".

What the hell, I've been so empty for a while that I'm about to pass out, okay?

I'm a bearded Radden, no, I'm a bearded nightclub Deng, how can it be so miserable, right?

Because of the "substantial temptation" of these words, don't say it, but the appeal is not weak. It seems that Harden's leadership ability has also improved a lot.

D'Antoni also had a short pre-match communication with Tang Qian: "Tang, congratulations on your successful summit."

Tang Qian also said: "Congratulations to you for finding a new job. Last time we were only a little bit close. Even if we entered the finals, we would win even if we didn't call a timeout." D'Antoni shook his head and smiled: "There is nothing to regret Yes, it's not that I haven't won a championship with the Lakers, so it's a bit regretful at best. But this season, you won't be easy."

"That's embarrassing, Mr. D'Antoni, the Rockets can't beat us." When it comes to this issue, Tang Qian is not very polite, and he is uncompromising and will not give an inch.Love points belong to love points, others belong to others.Not to be confused.

"That's what I want to say, hot."

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The starting lineup of the Lakers is Tang Qian + Randall + Ariza + Butler + Rondo. After a year of cooperation, now is the time when they have a chemical spark with each other, and the tacit understanding is very good.The Rockets have a lineup of Harden + Gordon + Clint Capela + Ryan Anderson + Chris Paul.This is a typical D'Antoni lineup. Although Nene is on the bench, the German coach still chooses Ryan Anderson.Because Ryan Anderson has range and is a very strong big shooter.

That alone makes it stand out.

For such a player who only averaged 12+ points per game in his career, even if he is very accurate in three-pointers, it is only possible to catch up with 2000 million a year.And to be honest, he wasn't worth the price.Because except for the three-pointer, he is not outstanding in other items, but in the hands of D'Antoni, he is still of great value.Although he has a tendency to become marginalized in the end, this is not a matter of this season.

The insider is still the "cake king" Capela. This season Capela seems to have grown a lot, but from Tang Qian's point of view, he is still a "little skinny chicken".And the head is only 208CM, no matter how powerful it is.If the problem of weak autonomous offensive ability is not resolved, it will basically not cause any trouble to him.And if he wants to hit him, he can do it with his eyes closed.

You say he is hard?Can it be as hard as Cousins?Now Cousins ​​is not Tang Qian's opponent even if he is stubborn and stubborn, Capela, what a deal.

But... from the very beginning, the Rockets made a very different change from last season.

Pick-and-rolls, pick-and-rolls, pick-and-rolls, lots of pick-and-rolls, then create dislocations and then shoot and attack.

This is completely different from the past. The previous Rockets did not have such a firm and obvious tactic.Until last season, Houston's "blind fights" dominated the mainstream.The Lakers were a little slack at the beginning, so they were quickly beaten 8-2 by their opponents. 2 three-pointers and 2 free throws, 8 points all at once.The shot is decisive and quick, very typical of D'Antoni's game style.

This team looks like it's going to go crazy in scoring this year.

But it's not unusual for Tang Qian, because he also knows D'Antoni's style of play very well.So it's good to attack well, and then strengthen the defense.But the Rockets' surprise for the Lakers is not over yet. On the defensive end, they actually... keep switching defenses? ? ?
This is, infinite defense? ? ?
Everyone in the Lakers team was a little stunned. In fact, the only ones who are really playing this game and playing it well are the Lakers and Warriors in the entire league last season.Rockets?Is it possible?Are you kidding us?But the Zijin Army immediately discovered that the opponent's defensive tactics were really not false.It is well-organized and done very smoothly.It shows that the pre-season training camp did not do less.

But, D'Antoni, how can he get along with defense? ? ?Hey, this is because Tang Qian didn't live long enough in his previous life. If it was long enough, he would know that D'Antoni was quite successful in implementing unlimited defenses in the Rockets.The defensive efficiency soared, and even reached the league's top three defensive efficiency in the playoffs.Almost used this method to smash Universe Yong to pieces.

And D'Antoni invited Jeff Bzdelik, this guy is a master of adjusting the team's defense, the original "Hellfire Unlimited Switch Defense" of the Space-Time Rockets, which is the product of his cooperation with D'Antoni.And naturally, the former's contribution in this regard is much greater.So it's not surprising that the Rockets' defense has improved this season.

A defensive D'Antoni system?This is still a bit powerful.

In the first quarter, the Lakers were a bit slow and confused, which led to the Rockets scoring 38 points at once, which made many Lakers fans unacceptable.Lost 38 points in a single quarter, and the opponent didn't deliberately take care of the referee, what's going on?
Are the Lakers all dazzled by championship rings?
The fans of the Rockets were a little bit happy, feeling like they saw a new world.

But the Lakers will also make adjustments. Larry Brown is not a fool. Last year, he led the Lakers to a record of 70 wins in the regular season and a record of [-] in the playoffs.Both coaching ability and qualifications can be said to be better than D'Antoni, so he quickly made the first wave of adjustments during the bench time.Use the substitute time to attack the opponent's defense vigorously.

Gasol dominates the interior, and the rest of the players play outside when they have the opportunity. In addition to the bench lineup, the Lakers' defensive thickness is very strong, even surpassing the starting defensive ability of ordinary teams.After fighting like this, the chasing points soon began.It’s really not a lie. Look at the Lakers now. Gasol has nothing to say about protecting the basket. Last season, he still had 2+ blocks. The Eastern All-Star insider is one year older this season, but the degradation is not high. , so both offense and defense are excellent.Needless to say, Beverly + Covington are both defensive generals at the defensive level. In addition, Josh Smith has basically recovered [-]% to [-]% of the defensive level of the year. This means that there are not many points that can be easily was eaten.Besides, the Rockets didn't have many offensive personnel on the bench this season, and they were quickly suppressed by the Lakers.D'Antoni didn't panic, and immediately replaced Paul to lead the team. With Paul in control of the overall situation of the system, the Rockets will at least not have no offensive firepower.

The points are being eroded by the Lakers, but they have not yet caught up. The Rockets' substitutes have won a lot of rest time for the main lineup.

Besides, the German coach's team is very good at attacking waves. Once it goes smoothly, the score will be pulled away again.And don't forget, in D'Antoni's system, as long as the controller is not controlled, it can bring additional offensive firepower to the players of the whole team.Paul naturally meets this condition. As a generation of point guard masters, he forcibly took the bench lineup to resist the Lakers' bench lineup. The first time the Lakers came off the bench, the Lakers chased up the points, but they did not reach the expected standard.

The Rockets are currently 48-35, still leading the Lakers by 13 points.

Didn't expect the Rockets to have this ability this season?In addition, the Lakers began to be hit a bit "head-on", so the current situation is that the Houston Rockets have the advantage of the game.It seems that it is not generally suitable for the German coach to take charge of this Rockets team.It's ok, so I can rest assured.

Mr. D'Antoni, even if we let you, now, it's time to fight hard.

Tang Qian said a few words to Larry Brown, and then the latter nodded in agreement. The Lakers switched teams and started over.

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