Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 156 The first game of the playoffs

After a season of hard work, the playoffs are about to begin.

On the first day of the playoffs, the Lakers did not play. The Lakers' first game was played on the second day of the playoffs.

For several consecutive days of training, Phil strictly controlled the training time and training intensity, and resolutely did not allow the players to overtrain. In fact, he aimed at Kobe and Li Tian, ​​the two training madmen, for fear of injuries.

Recently, the two are on top, and every day they will practice extra after training, and every day they will practice footwork under the basket.As if going crazy, after Phil found out, he waited until the two of them left every day before leaving the training hall.

This is not an old man who only goes back so late every day. Now that he can't hold on anymore, he strictly orders the two of them to go back early.

"How is it? The training effect is good recently?" Gasol and Li Tian have a strong relationship and asked directly.

"Haha, it's good to have free sparring, but it hurts too much." I couldn't help complaining about Kobe. Every attack is not the kind of gentleman's attack. There are various small moves and elbows from time to time, and my mentality is about to collapse.

I practice for two hours a day, and when I go back, I can see that there are bruises and bruises, and I scream in pain. It seems that my ability to resist blows has improved.

"Have fun secretly, let Kobe practice with him, there are several people in the entire league who can let him practice with him, and you won't be charged, what else do you ask for." Gasol felt that this was getting cheap and being good-looking, without any shame up.

"Really? That's not bad. After all, the sparring is free, but the team's assistant coaches, trainers and editors are too busy. They work overtime every day." Kobe is also in a good mood every day as a sparring partner. I have benefited a lot recently.

It's just that these people are too busy. Both of them are learning new techniques, so they will record the training videos, and then let the editors edit them, and then analyze them by the teaching assistants and trainers.Use the video to watch frame by frame, then find the problem and give a solution.

They were working overtime every day, and they couldn't hold on anymore. Fortunately, Phil finally ordered the two of them not to practice more, and then gave them a day off, which allowed them to relax their highly tense spirits.

The two continued to chat about some things about the playoffs. Recently, they asked their teammates a lot, and they basically knew everything about the playoffs.

However, a few days before the start of the competition, I still felt a little nervous, and sometimes I didn’t know what I should do, and I began to wonder if I was suffering from early dementia.

During the period, Yi Jianlian also came to Los Angeles, and with Li Tian every day, he was also fortunate to watch how Kobe trained and learned a lot.

The time came to local time on April 2008, 4.

The Lakers will start their first playoff game at 8 p.m.

"Participating in the playoffs for the first time, do you feel nervous, do you need to take you to relax after the game?" Odom leaned forward and asked.

"Nervous, but you don't need to relax. If you still have energy after the game, I will drag Kobe to practice more." They became more and more familiar with Odom and the others, and they also understood what relaxation meant. They refused decisively and pulled Kobe out. .

Odom didn't talk about relaxation anymore. He knew how crazy the two of them were training every day recently, and he was afraid of being dragged by Kobe to practice more together, so it would be a sad reminder.

"Hahaha, don't tempt Li anymore. You should also pay attention. This is the playoffs and you need to pay attention. To win the championship, play as you like. There is plenty of time in the offseason." Fisher said with a smile, Also do not forget to remind Odom.

"I'll pay attention, but then again, isn't Lee nervous? The playoffs will be played soon." Odom was very curious, and he didn't seem nervous at all.

"Nervous, didn't you notice? I don't speak now, and I can't speak when I'm so nervous." Li Tian said, Tai Chi can regulate his nervousness, but it doesn't dissipate it, and he still has some nervousness.

"Are you lying to me? Why do you look a little nervous?" Odom remembered that when he played in the playoffs for the first time, he didn't have a good rest for two whole days, and he was nervous until the game started. It took him a while to react.

"Fuck off, how nervous should I be? I have gone to the bathroom three times in less than half an hour. How nervous do you think I am?"

"Haha, I thought rookies were not nervous. You are much better than Farmar and Vujacic. They didn't rest well for several days and played their first playoff game with dark circles under their eyes." Odom They pulled Farmar out and flogged the corpse, and the black history couldn't hide it.

"Odom, we have never finished with you, how can we expose someone's shortcomings here." Farmar was not happy.

"Hahaha, slip of the tongue, don't worry about it, there is only such a rookie this season." Odom directly ignored the other rookies, and it is estimated that they will not have a chance to appear until the garbage time.

"Yeah, rookie, come here, I'll tell you how to adjust." Farmar also wants to be a teacher.

"No need, you didn't even play a few games in the playoffs, what's there to show off, Kobe told me long ago. I've adjusted, you see I don't even have dark circles under my eyes." Uncover Farmer's scars again.

"It's all your fault, Odom, I want to fight you hard."

Fortunately, Kobe came in in time to avoid a bloody disaster.

"Don't make trouble, Phil is in the back." Kobe is also very relaxed, everyone basically has playoff experience, except for Li Tian, ​​just play more and play more, there is nothing to worry about.

"Come here, everyone, and emphasize the arrangement of this game." I have already made pre-match arrangements, and I have rested in the past few days. In addition to daily training, I will lead the players to watch the Nuggets game video and analyze their game tactics. How to defend; how to crack the opponent's defense, and how to deal with various situations.

"Our strategy is very simple, is to defend Iverson and Anthony alone.

At the start of the game, Fisher will defend Iverson. If you can’t prevent Kobe, you can change the defender at any time; Odom, your task is to defend Anthony. When you are on the bench, you will defend Li Tian;
Others try not to help defend, Paul, you do a little help defense at the basket, try not to let them link up with teammates, cut off the connection between them and teammates.

In the second half, double-team the two and allow others to attack. "His strategy is to let Iverson and Anthony play together. He doesn't believe that these two can beat the Lakers.

The defensive strategy is very clear, that is, single defense + cut off the connection between teammates, let others attack in the second half, double-team double guns, and the others did not attack in one quarter, and they have already lost their touch. If the strategy is implemented successfully, the Nuggets are now buried. When you go underground, you don't take a breath, and you don't have a chance anymore.

"At the offensive end, it's fine to play with normal coordination. The Nuggets' defense is not good. Kobe, you need to play Martin and Anthony more in singles. Their defense is very poor.

Others cooperate with the offense, and if opportunities arise, don't hesitate, let go of the shot, if it doesn't count for me, don't worry. "Phil also started pouring chicken soup to cheer up the players.

The time came to 9:00 in the evening, and the game officially started.

The pre-match ceremony is over, and the next step is the appearance ceremony.

Because it is the playoffs, different from the regular season, the arena has made a lot of special designs, which looks even more spectacular. Many famous Lakers came to watch the game.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the magician and some famous people have already sat on the sidelines, and there are countless stars on the sidelines. The first few rows are basically Hollywood stars.

The fans started chanting "MVP" "MVP" "MVP" when Kobe entered the arena.

I have long believed that the MVP of this season is none other than Kobe, and others have no chance at all.

The shouts resounded throughout the arena, uniform and shocking.

After watching the appearance ceremony in the regular season, it is even different in the playoffs now. Li Tian was even more shocked and forgot his nervousness for a while.

The game officially started, sitting on the bench.

Nuggets starting: Iverson, Anthony, Martin, Camby, Anthony Carter;

Lakers starting: Bryant, Gasol, Odom, ski man, Fisher.

The game was also broadcast live on Tianchao TV.

"Hello everyone, I'm Zhang Weiping, and Yu Jia and I will explain this game." Director Zhang and Yu Jia will broadcast the game live.

"Director Zhang, it's a pity this season. If it wasn't for Yao Ming's injury, there would be a chance to see the Celestial Derby in the playoffs. Li Tian is expected to meet Yao Ming in the playoffs." Yu Jia felt a little pity.

"Yes, I also got a piece of good news. Yao Ming will undergo rehabilitation training in early June, and he will be able to practice with the national team in July. His injury is not very serious, and he will take advantage of his foot injury to heal his old injury. Let’s get treatment together, I believe he will be in better condition in the Olympics, let’s wait and see.” Director Zhang said.

Yu Jia was always happy when he heard the news, "For this round of playoffs, Director Zhang, Nuggets VS Lakers, who is more likely to enter the second round?"

Director Zhang's analysis in this aspect is very accurate, and many people are also interested in his analysis, as is Yu Jia.

"In this round of the playoffs, the Lakers won't have any problems. The first round of the playoffs changed from 5 games and 3 wins to 7 games and 4 wins. The probability of a black eight is not high, but it happened once last year. I'm not afraid of being slapped in the face, and I predict that the Lakers are expected to win this round of the playoffs in 5 games and advance to the next round." Director Zhang made a bold prediction.

"Haha, so the Lakers are sure to win. You must know that the Nuggets' double guns are invincible in offensive firepower." Yu Jia felt that the Nuggets' double guns are very strong, and the Lakers will not be so easy this round.

"The Nuggets are good, but the two of them have no defense. The Nuggets are not a strong defensive team. They were okay in the regular season, but they need to use defense to win games in the playoffs. Only defense can win the championship. Words are not just words.

From a historical point of view, there is no team that relies on offense to win a championship.The Lakers only need to defend against two guns and cut off the connection between them and their teammates.The game will start soon, Li Tian still failed to start, but I hope he can accumulate more experience in the playoffs. "Director Zhang analyzed for the fans.

"Let's start watching the game. Camby won the jump ball and the Nuggets have the ball." Yu Jia said.

The Lakers won the jump ball in the opening game, but the skier fouled in the opening game, oppressing the defender Martin and getting a foul.

Camby received a pass from Iverson, and the skier blocked Iverson's pass from the air. Kobe grabbed the ball and advanced quickly.

Very fast, only Iverson followed.

Kobe missed the mid-range shot, and Odom grabbed the defensive rebound, then returned it to Kobe, and made another mid-range shot.

Watching the game on the court, Li Tian was also very nervous. Every time he saw his teammates take a shot, he cheered for them, hoping that the basketball would hit steadily.

Phil saw Li Tian's nervousness, "Don't be nervous, relax, it's nothing to miss two shots at the beginning, I'm trying, don't worry, he will adjust soon, relax, we will definitely win this round of the series .”

After Phil said a few words, the tension eased a little.

It happened that Gasol was holding the ball, picking and rolling with the skier. Gasol, who knew the position of his teammates well, was a skier who passed the ball behind him without looking at anyone.

Ski man dunks.

Opened the scoring for the Lakers.

0: 2.

Fans yelled loudly before they sat down to watch the game.

Looking back, the young Anthony, with a kaleidoscope of offense, singled Odom and scored the ball.

2:2 draw.

Kobe attacked with the ball and named Iverson. He had a huge advantage in terms of height and weight. Iverson's defense was not in the same state as in the finals.

Camby under the basket could only come over to double-team. Seeing that Gasol was open, he directly made a high-profile pass to the inside.

Gasol draws the defense and passes the ball to Fisher on the perimeter.

Raised his hand and hit a three-pointer.

The Staples Center was boiling again, with constant shouts.

"Li Tian has started warming up, and it seems that he will start to play next. The Lakers have been suppressing the Nuggets since the start of the game. The Nuggets' offense is very difficult and not smooth at all. I don't know if Phil will arrange Li Tian Who will the sky defend, will it be Anthony?" Director Zhang said with doubts.

"Let him defend Anthony? Li Tian's defense is very good. It can be said that he is also at the forefront of the league." Yu Jia felt that Li Tian would definitely defend Anthony. The two are in the same position, and Li Tian's defense is also very strong.

"It's possible. I'm looking forward to his performance. I regret not being able to broadcast it live." Director Zhang really wanted to watch the game in the stadium.

"Haha, Li Tian and Anthony are facing each other, but it is also a great test for him. Another Chinese player will appear in the NBA playoffs." Director Zhang is a little emotional. How much he hopes that the national team can become stronger. He also went to the beautiful country to learn some basketball-related knowledge, but finally became a guest speaker.

"Rookie, are you here to guard me?" Anthony's eyes were full of disdain. He didn't think this rookie could defend himself. He felt that Phil looked down on him, and the Lakers would regret it.

Anthony reached out for the ball and saw that it was a rookie defense. Iverson couldn't understand Anthony's defense, but he recognized his offense. He didn't have a gorgeous breakthrough by himself, but it was indeed very powerful.

Pass the ball to Anthony.

Anthony was the No. 03 player in [-]. At that time, he and James were both famous players in the United States. He also won the NCAA championship. In the end, Cleveland picked James, who was picked by the Nuggets.

"To deal with you, a rookie is enough." The same cannot be weakened.

Anthony's big butt can be said to be used everywhere.

The bottom plate was very stable, and he held on to Anthony, and pushed back with all his strength several times, but Li Tian was not pushed away.

Being defended by a rookie like this, Anthony, with anger, leaned against Li Tian again with all his strength, felt Anthony's anger, and knew that the opponent would definitely push back with all his strength next time.

Choosing to remove the stool, Anthony was caught off guard and lost his focus.

Kobe, who was on the line, turned around to grab the ball when he saw it, flew to grab the ball, fell to the ground, and gave the ball to Li Tian.

Li Tian didn't dare to take the ball. After protecting the ball, he passed it to Fisher and started to advance.

"Rookie, you wait." Anthony roared with anger.

This is the first defense in the playoffs, successfully defending against Anthony's offense.

The fans shouted loudly for Li Tian.

(End of this chapter)