NBA: I am a master dealer

After the game.

Jeff Van Gundy concluded: "With the continuous adjustment of tactics, the Lakers offense has a trend of awakening, and others have also performed well, but if the Lakers want to go further, this is obviously not enough, because this In the fourth quarter of this game, the Spurs' state was actually very average, which can even be described as bad. However, despite this, the Lakers still failed to seize the opportunity to complete the comeback. One can imagine how huge the gap in strength between the two sides will be. It is necessary to maintain this firepower while also containing the Spurs' offense. In particular, Xue Liancheng needs to find his ability to take over the game at the last moment. Otherwise, it will be difficult for the Lakers to get past the Spurs..."

Mark Jackson added: "I agree with Jeff's point of view. Xue Liancheng performed very fiercely in the last quarter, but when he needed to take over the game in the last two minutes, he failed to continue. Although this requires a top-level player Superstars are too much, but besides Xue Liancheng, I can’t think of anyone else.”

Mike Breen was very happy: "I've said it before, Xue Liancheng is not a god, he can't kill every game. There are many problems before the Lakers now, and Mike Brown needs to solve them. If they can't be solved, then The Lakers’ journey to the playoffs may be coming to an end.”

And this time.

Although not many fans criticized the Lakers and Xue Liancheng, Frank of "FOX Sports" suffered.

"The sword points to the championship? Are you drawing a pie? Why does it look like a sinkhole?"

"Xue Liancheng is very strong, and the rest of the Lakers are also very strong, but in such a hard-working game, the Lakers still failed to take away the victory. This shows the problem. Do you still have any illusions?"

"In your prediction, the Lakers can steal a game in San Antonio. What happens now? They are behind 0:2."

"The god you praised failed to become a god in the end."

"Xue Liancheng basically played the whole game and still couldn't win. This is enough to explain the problem."

Faced with a flood of questions from fans, Frank did not respond.

Maybe he is waiting for the result of the third game.

And after the game.

At the press conference, reporters still asked Xue Liancheng about the Lakers' prospects.

Reporter: "Xue, you are already 0:2 behind, and you are about to return to your home court. Do you think you can still lead this Lakers?"

Xue Liancheng: "The San Antonio Spurs are very strong, there is no doubt about that, but we are not as weak as the outside world thinks. We will defend our home court and reaching the finals is still our goal."

This time, he didn't dare to pat his chest and make a promise.

Although after two games, he has vaguely figured out the Lakers' own offensive method, the game is not only about your own offense, but also about the opponent's offense and defense.

In the last few minutes of the fourth quarter, the pick-and-roll effect between him and Randall was indeed remarkable after they were all stretched out, but Popovich is not a fool and will definitely find a way to contain them.

The game continues and they have no advantage.

can only say……

They still have some hope, but no one knows where they will end up.

After all, in addition to considering the strength of both sides, competitive matches also need to be filled in by the game status of the players on both sides, and there is huge uncertainty.

Even if the Suns are in last place this season, no team dares to say that they can 100% deal with the opponent.

and so……

Now is not the time to make any bold statements.

The reporter did not hesitate to ask: "Are you not confident about the next game?"

Xue Liancheng: "The truth I have always adhered to is that the results of the game speak for themselves. You can ask me this question again in the next game."

Reporter: "You were close to a comeback in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short. What do you want to say?"

Xue Liancheng: "First of all, the hole we dug in the early stage was too big, and the Spurs happened to have problems with their offensive and defensive rhythm at that time, but we failed to seize the opportunity. That's it..."

Reporter: "The third battle can be said to be a battle of life and death. What preparations will you make?"

Xue Liancheng: "Watch the tape, then find out the problem and solve it."

Reporter: "In this game, you still scored 35 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds. Especially at the end of the game, you scored 13 points again. We saw that you tried your best on the court. I want to ask you an interesting question. Question, was there a moment when you felt very tired?

Hearing the reporter's question, Xue Liancheng raised his eyebrows and his eyelids twitched.

This is a pit!
If he answers yes, then this is tantamount to blaming his teammates in disguise, complaining that his teammates did not give him enough support during the game.

And if he answers no, then the reporter will ask, since you are not tired, why didn't you stand up and take over the game at the last moment?
In other words, not tired? Does that mean you're not giving your best?
If you answer this way, you will definitely be criticized.

But who is Xue Liancheng? Even James dares to be tough in public. Besides, he has reached this level now, so naturally he won't care about these little tricks.

He sneered: "The most tiring thing for me is dealing with such boring questions you raised."

After hearing this, the reporter was stunned for a moment, and then he didn't dare to say anything more.

Obviously.

He had already felt Xue Liancheng's anger.

The atmosphere in the entire hall was also changing rapidly, and other reporters did not dare to criticize the next questions.

After dealing with the reporters, Xue Liancheng returned to the hotel to pack his things and flew back to Los Angeles.

Everyone was very tired and fell asleep on the plane.

Only Xue Liancheng could not sleep.

He cannot accept failure.

Or to be more precise, since he entered the NBA, his life has been smooth sailing and he has been in a win-win-win world.

Now the big score is 0:2 behind, and it has reached the moment of life and death. The third game can be said to be very critical, a battle that determines life and death.

If you lose, you will be behind 0:3, which basically means you are pushed into the intensive care unit, waiting for the death notice.

And winning is their only way to survive.

But this is not easy?
After playing two games, he basically has a rough understanding of the Spurs' strength, which is indeed very strong.

At least it's a level better than the current Lakers.

Today's game was actually a good opportunity. The Spurs had a sudden power outage in the fourth quarter. His pick-and-roll with Randall really caught the Spurs off guard.

But the Spurs responded quickly and immediately strengthened their coverage and defense, preventing them from fully unleashing their offensive firepower.

It's obvious that Popovich has figured out how to deal with them.

of course.

This is not the scariest thing.

The most terrifying thing is that in a short period of time, Popovich found a way to deal with them. This is terrifying.

He didn't feel confident about fighting the third battle in this situation.

and so……

How can he sleep?
At this time.

A voice came: "Xue..."

Xue Liancheng turned around and saw Feng Lai, and smiled slightly: "Why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Feng Lai: "Should I ask you this question?"

Xue Liancheng: "Uh..."

Feng Lai knew Xue Liancheng very well: "Thinking about the next game?" Xue Liancheng said nothing and just nodded.

Feng Lai: "Xue, there is nothing to worry about. You must know that you are an omnipotent existence!"

Xue Liancheng was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that in the eyes of his good brothers, he was so powerful.

Feng Lai looked solemn: "I have never doubted that you can lead us to the stage of the finals, never..."

Hear the words.

Xue Liancheng's eyes widened in vain, and he became energetic.

Yup!

What's there to worry about?

As the leader of the team and the spiritual pillar of the team, what he needs to do is not to worry about what is going to happen, but to use all his energy, fight as if it is the last game, and shoulder the responsibilities of the team boss. Responsibility.

At this moment, he suddenly became enlightened, looked at Feng Lai, and smiled: "It is because of the expectations of you, a boy, that I carry forward with a heavy burden. After you come back, you have to fight with your life, otherwise I will be sorry for what I gave you." fine."

Feng Lai smiled naively: "Hehe! That's for sure..."

After untying the knot.

Xue Liancheng slept soundly.

After waking up, I felt that the burden on my body was suddenly lightened, and I felt refreshed and refreshed.

When training and practicing tactics.

Xue Liancheng also clearly felt that the atmosphere of the team became more active with his good mood.

At this time, he suddenly woke up. It turned out that not only his words and deeds could affect others, but even his own mood could affect many, many things.

After the idea came to his mind, he couldn't help but laugh.

soon.

The Western Conference Finals ushered in their third game.

This game can be said to be the Lakers' last chance.

The Protopus Center was naturally overcrowded.

They still had illusions. After all, at the end of the second game, the Lakers' offensive firepower resurrected, giving them hope.

The Lakers generals once again showed their vitality during the appearance ceremony.

The Lakers continued the starting lineup from the previous game: Xue Liancheng, Clarkson, James Johnson, Marvin Williams, Randle.

Spurs: Mills, Danny Green, Leonard, Aldridge, Gasol.

Just looking at the lineup on paper, the Lakers are actually not inferior. The Spurs' only advantage is that they have two top stars Leonard and Aldridge.

In other aspects, such as physical talent, flying and escaping, speed, and impact, the Spurs lineup has all fallen behind.

For example, Gasol is already 37 years old and his steps are slow and dull. It is really rare that he can still serve as a starter in a championship team.

But Gasol is not as weak as everyone thinks. A year ago, he was an All-Star. He is proficient in high-post support and inside low-post skills, and is a very important part of the Spurs' offensive configuration.

For example, Danny Green has neither speed nor explosiveness, but with his hard work and running around to help defend, he has become the most critical point in the Spurs' defense. Without Green everywhere to fill in the gaps, the Spurs' defense would not be able to do that well. good.

There are also two players. Leonard and Aldridge also have no advantage in speed and explosive power, but both of them are big killers in their respective positions and can smash your head.

There is also Mills, a short guy. Except for speed and three-pointers, other aspects are not outstanding.

But with such a lineup put together, the fighting power they unleashed was quite astonishing.

On the other hand, the Lakers.

Randall's explosive power and impact are definitely among the best at the power forward position, and his physical talent is quite explosive.

Marvin Williams was once the second overall pick, outperforming Paul, Deron Williams, Granger and other stars. There is no doubt about his physical talent, such as height, wingspan, jumping, and speed. All in all, it is absolutely top-notch.

James Johnson may not be as explosive, his bounce may be average, and his speed is not very fast, but his physical fitness is still good, which is considered to be at the upper-middle level in the league.

Clarkson and Xue Liancheng are relatively worse.

But Clarkson is fast!

Xue Liancheng's absolute strength can also overwhelm other defenders.

Their overall physical talent is definitely much higher than the current Spurs. In terms of impact and speed, they have no problem stabilizing the Spurs.

of course.

The most important thing is that the Lakers are all young people. Xue Liancheng, Randle and Clarkson all participated in the draft in 14. Xue Liancheng is only 22 years old, Randall is 23 years old, and Clarkson is only 25 years old in the draft.

James Johnson is 30 years old and Marvin Williams is 31 years old. They are at the end of their prime and their physical condition is at their best.

The Spurs feel a bit like an old army here.

Gasol and Aldridge were very strong when they were young, and their rankings were not low. But as one gets older and the other reaches his peak and gains weight, his explosive power naturally disappears.

But in the eyes of the outside world, the Spurs' lineup is stronger than the Lakers'.

The double-German combination is quite intimidating.

Among the Lakers, only Xue Liancheng is a serious top star.

The game is about to begin.

Xue Liancheng summoned his teammates for the last time: "Although I don't want to repeat it, we always have to face the reality, that is, we have come to a critical moment of life and death. I don't think I need to elaborate on the importance of this battle. Next, I hope Everyone fought with all their might.”

After a pause, he continued: "If you encounter difficulties and the ball cannot be solved by yourself, well... then give the ball to me and I will solve it."

Everyone was stunned.

They once thought that Xue Liancheng was going to give them a blood test and encourage them to work hard, fight for honor, fight for face, fight for hope, and so on...

result.

Xue Liancheng turned around and told them, it doesn't matter if they can't hit, just give me the ball.

This sentence really shocked them and warmed them up.

Simultaneously.

These words seemed to be more effective than any motivation. At this moment, they felt confident that they could win.

It's as if the mountain is no longer so majestic, and all the difficulties have become less terrifying.

Even if you have half your foot hanging on the cliff, you won't feel hopeless.

This may be the power of having someone to back you up.

And Xue Liancheng then said: "Come on!"

Others responded one after another and shouted loudly: "Come on! Come on! Come on!" (End of Chapter)