new lord of the rings

Chapter 188 A Picturesque Showdown! (Third update!)
The Warriors have won nine consecutive victories against the Hornets and have no time to rest. They immediately packed up and rushed to Los Angeles. Tomorrow is a back-to-back away game. The league’s arena is like this, very dense. Fortunately, the Hornets and the Lakers are not strong opponents, and the Warriors’ rotation is more reasonable. But the Warriors still felt tired before the game the next day.

The fatigue of the away game is not only brought about by the game, but also by running thousands of miles, frequently taking planes, changing buses, staying in hotels, going back and forth between cities, and having irregular rest day and night, which not only brings a lot of burden to the body , and more of mental fatigue.

The season has just started, and everyone who has rested for a long time has to get used to it again.

As night fell, Los Angeles became a city that never sleeps, with lights shining everywhere in the city, and the road to Staples Center was full of traffic.

The Staples Center was brightly lit, full of voices, continuous music, mixed with DJ's passionate commentary, the game hadn't started yet, the arena was almost full, and people were still pouring into the arena.

The sky above the arena is densely covered with various flags, championship flags, retired players' jerseys, etc., and a group of rich and powerful families are coming. The fans of the Lakers are calm and calm. They have seen too many brilliance. The new Warriors The championship team is not valued by the fans. In their view, although the Warriors cannot be harshly said to be a poor family, they are just a small family, and they cannot be compared with the great achievements of the Lakers.

The calmness of the Lakers fans disappeared when the only king at the Staples Center: Kobe Bryant appeared. The fans stood up and applauded Kobe. This is what Kobe means to the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant looked energetic tonight, perhaps because the arrival of his little brother Zhang Xin aroused his ambition. After all, his scoring record of 81 points was broken by Zhang Xin not long ago. Aroused!
In the grand introduction of the DJ, the competition officially started!
The Lakers put out a new lineup: Kobe Bryant, Jeremy Lin who was traded from the Rockets, Carlos Boozer signed in the offseason, Wesley Johnson and Jordan Hill.

The Warriors are the starting five: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Zhang Xin, Andrew Bogut, Drummond Green.

Boozer and Bogut jumped the ball in the middle circle, and Bogut won the jump ball by relying on his height.

Curry gritted his teeth and passed the frontcourt under Jeremy Lin's defense. Bogut went up to the high post to support. Curry gave the ball to Bogut, then turned his head and plunged into the crowd.

Bogut held the ball at the top of the arc, Zhang Xinliu used Green's cover from the bottom line to circle to the top of the arc, handed over Bogut's hand, and then walked around Bogut's body to shake off Wesley Johnson and rush in.

Carlos Boozer quickly let go of Bogut to block Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin took two steps to the side. When Bogut went down, Zhang Xin threw the ball high, and Bogut jumped to the bottom of the basket for a one-handed dunk!

Although a lot of moves have been made before, the essence of this ball is still a high-position pick-and-roll, but it is much more delicate, and there are more people involved in it.

Jeremy Lin held the ball across half court and gave the ball to Kobe. Thompson lowered his center of gravity to defend Kobe. Kobe made a tentative step to force Thompson back. Interference, but with such a small time difference, the ball has already been shot.

Kobe withdrew his hand and glanced at Zhang Xin. His eyes were sharp, and he didn't have the usual communication with Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood that Kobe had entered the role of the black mamba, and this was a declaration of war with him!

Zhang Xin lowered his head and tidied up his jersey, thinking: "Kobe is not far away from retirement, his life is so brilliant, why don't we leave another good story before he leaves."

Kobe's life was a life of fighting:
When he first entered the league, he challenged the league overlord Michael Jordan;

The Eastern Expedition 76ers fought against Allen Iverson;
Go south and fight Tracy McGrady for years;
Kitakami had an inseparable fight with Vince Carter;
Compete with Carmelo Anthony in the 03 class;

Compete with LeBron James and grab the No.1 in the league;
In his later years, he still competed with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and others...

Why not have another classic duel with this young man like yourself!

Then let him be fulfilled, crockpots cannot be separated from wells, and generals will inevitably die in battle. It is also an honor to be defeated in battle!
Curry dribbled the ball for halftime, and Zhang Xin went directly to the top of the arc to ask for the ball. Curry looked at Zhang Xin in surprise, but when he saw Kobe switching to Zhang Xin, Curry smiled and understood Kobe and Zhang Xin. When they are about to match, quickly give the ball to Zhang Xin and signal the others to pull away.

As soon as Zhang Xin received the ball, Kobe entangled him. Kobe, who was serious about defending, lowered his waist very oppressively, opened his hands slightly downward, and pressed against Zhang Xin tightly.

Zhang Xin protected the ball, using his left foot as the pivot foot, and stepped his right foot firmly between Kobe's feet, opening up some space for himself, and Kobe could only take a step back.

As soon as Kobe retreated, Zhang Xin immediately pulled out his right foot, swung the ball from left to right, and from top to bottom, hitting the ball, breaking through half of Kobe's body step by step.

Kobe followed closely, Zhang Xin suppressed Kobe, accelerated and went straight to the layup, Kobe slapped down, Zhang Xin was already prepared, raised his left elbow to block Kobe's cut ball, the referee whistle sounded, Zhang Xin made a layup with his right hand ! 2+1!

Zhang Xin made an extra penalty!

Jeremy Lin dribbled the ball halfway, Kobe went around to the left wing to receive a pass from Jeremy Lin, and everyone else pulled away to let the two single out.

Zhang Xin pressed against Kobe tightly, with his hands open, and the current rules cannot be used.

Kobe hit Zhang Xin a few times with the dribble. Zhang Xin's body was so strong that he couldn't push it inside. Who was Kobe? He just wanted to stabilize Zhang Xin's center of gravity.
Zhang Xin had been prepared for a long time, and blocked the pass with his left hand held high, Kobe's shooting space was blocked!
If it was blocked like this, it would not be a black mamba. Kobe stopped in the air forcibly, adjusted the ball to a higher arc, crossed Zhang Xin's fingertips, and drew a wonderful arc in the air straight to the net!

"Shua!" A wonderful voice sounded!

There was a burst of sound from the center of the Oracle Bone Inscriptions, which seemed to be the sound of a sudden burst of torrents!

Is it possible to get in like this? Zhang Xin laughed, his brows stretched out, and the arc of the corner of his mouth became wider and wider. Zhang Xin couldn't help but raised his head and laughed, it's really interesting!
The camera closely followed Zhang Xin, and the micro-expression on Zhang Xin's face to the final big smile were played back clearly on the big screen.

The fans are a little confused: ...

Kobe Bryant gradually burst into a smile similar to that of Zhang Xin, and finally Kobe and Zhang Xin were both laughing on the big screen.

The so-called hero cherishes the hero, but that is the case.

Zhang Xin went to the right wing and relied on Kobe to receive a pass from Curry. He was just like Kobe. The letter takes off higher, stays in the air longer, and moves gracefully and calmly.

Zhang Xin made a fallback jumper and paid Kobe back!
The Staples Center began to boil, what a blessing, two players who use the most beautiful fadeaway jumper today, competed in the same field, and they faced each other from the very beginning. Blessed are today's fans!

　There is one more chapter, which will be released in the afternoon!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)