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.    Return of the Ace Chapter 56 The Fragile Lakers

    The All-Star Game is just a small interruption in the long NBA league process.  This is a very important achievement for a newcomer who has the opportunity to enter the All-Star Game.  Because once a player's name is coupled with the title of a star.  Whether it¡¯s the fans¡¯ choice or the coach¡¯s choice.  Basically, it represents an endorsement of this player from the mainstream perspective of the league.  This is also commonly known as a player's cutoff.  certainly.  The All-Star starters are the so-called super first-class players.  This is one of the reasons why many American players, led by O'Neal, question Yao Ming's starting status.

    But then again.  For some All-Star Weekend regulars.  Instead of taking part in such boring activities when you have time.  It's better to take more rest when you have time.  The representative figures are Spurs power forward Duncan and head coach **Veach.  It looks like another rookie coach will be added to the mix.

    "I don't think the All-Star Game has any real meaning. Give me the choice between playing in the All-Star Game or winning half the regular season. I'd rather choose half the regular season. Our only goal right now is to make the playoffs.  Other matters are not within the scope of our consideration. I think Yang must think so. According to his strength, it is only a matter of time before he enters the All-Star Game." Warriors coach Montgomery said in an interview with reporters  .

    ¡°I very much agree with Coach Montgomery¡¯s opinion.¡± Yang Xiao¡¯s agent Zhou Xiaoyu ostensibly agreed with this view.

    "Bullshit!" But Zhou Xiaoyu in private clearly had a different view.  "That idiot Montgomery doesn't understand the impact of the All-Star Game on a player's advertising contract. After participating in the All-Star Weekend, the amount of Yang Xiao's advertising contract will definitely increase by an order of magnitude. So you must perform well. Even if you can't  Even if you are selected by the fans for the All-Star Game, you must also be selected by the coach!"

    "Forget it. Let's talk about this matter again. Even if the coaches will choose, maybe Stern will veto me. I have a bad reputation now." Yang Xiao lay on the massage bed holding his head.  Seems quite pessimistic.  ¡°I still have some self-awareness.¡±

    After a day of rest.  The Warriors ushered in the Purple and Gold Legion, which has "noble blood flowing in their bones."  no doubt.  Almost all the hot topics in the local media in Auckland are "the showdown between Xiao Xiao and Kobe Bryant."  Some people even gave the competition between the two people the rather sensational title of "a fateful showdown." Some Chinese media even called Yang Xiao Kobe's "lifelong enemy." Obviously this is a typical Chinese media style. Iverson and  LeBron James suddenly had tears streaming down his face. It looked like he was finally put down from the altar. Only those who have been on the altar know. This is not what it feels like.

    And he is said to be the man closest to God.  Of course, this does not mean that Shaka believes that as long as he retires, there will be no shortage of topics for COSCO in the league.  Kobe Bryant.  The man the Lakers gave up on in Shaquille O'Neal.  Lead the Lakers again.  Considering that O'Neal has not retired.  Already ranked among the top 5 centers of all time (speak here). Bill Walton struggled to try to reason. No one ignored him. And the Lakers are known as the center team. The Lakers placed huge trust in Kobe Bryant.  hope.

    Before the game, Lakers head coach Richard Janovich repeatedly expressed his disapproval of the Warriors¡¯ leader.  Eh.  Appreciate it with all the stars.  He also said that he must strictly guard against Yang Xiao during the game.

    "Tommy's performance really surprised me. I haven't seen such a talented scoring player in many years. He gave me the feeling that even so far he has not played his full strength. Whether it is assists or points.  In terms of rebounding, even Guy Gao has the ability to compete with anyone in the league. Of course. What I mean here is that when he fully exerts his strength, as I see it now, he is still in a strange circle. At least for now.  He has not yet figured out what his position is. He is definitely a championship player. But the prerequisite is the guidance of a championship coach." Richard Janovich said in an interview.

    Such a short statement completely angered the two people.

    The first person to be angry was Montgomery, the Warriors¡¯ rookie coach.  It is said that the rookie coach, who is sitting at home, saw this interview for the first time.  One sip of coffee made me spit it out.  At that time, I grabbed the murder weapon I could get and went to the Lakers who were adapting to the venue in the training hall downstairs to fight.  Although he was caught in time by Oracle Arena staff.  But it was obvious that the anger in his chest was really hard to suppress.  He yelled cruel words such as, "Didn't he just take advantage of Jordan's retirement to win two championships?" "Never underestimate the anger of a rookie coach." "I'm not done with you."

    According to reports from Warriors players.  During the game preparation meeting that day, Montgomery walked into the team's locker room with red eyes.  Just talking.  sidewaysThen touch it.  According to Jackson's analysis.  It's not good to have a pistol there at that time.  Anyone who dared to contradict poor Montgomery, who was dizzy with anger, might end up being shot in the head.  It took a lot of effort for Montgomery, who was obviously dizzy, to control himself to express his thoughts clearly.  Montgomery made no bones about it.  If any player dares to fail in today's game or perform poorly on purpose.  He's done for this season.  As long as Montgomery himself is with the Warriors for a day.  He should stop thinking about having any chance to play.  certainly.  "Champion player" Yang Xiao received special care and greetings.  In the end, poor Yang Xiao was able to escape without swearing that he had no intention of seeking guidance from other coaches.

    Another person who was fired up was Kobe Bryant.  Apparently Richard Janovich actually went for Kobe.  The current Lakers need Kobe's full performance to win this game.  And praising the other team's players is the best way to make Kobe break out. Jackson understands this.  Richard Janovich isn't bad either.  Of course he did not expect the consequences of this resulting in Montgomery's resentment.

    Even so.  The Lakers, with noble blood flowing in their bones, still did not choose to double-team Yang Xiao.  To them.  At most, Kobe will be used to restrict Yang Xiao at critical moments.  Mim¡¯s words are very representative.  He said: "In the past 10 years. How many people have you seen playing against Lakers?

    |I once enjoyed double-teaming¡±

    Although it is under reconstruction.  The dominance of the league's most aristocratic team is still on full display.

    "Very good. Then let them face a defeat." The reporter threw this paragraph to Yang Xiaoliu, and Xiaoliu said confidently.  Showing his arrogance.

    Whether intentionally or unintentionally.  Before the game.  The clash between these two Western Conference teams has been a hot topic since the game.

    ? After the game.  The Orlando media titled this game "The Oracle Massacre."

    The Warriors, who have had good results in the last two games, will face the Suns at home today.  The lineups of both sides are neat.  Whether they can successfully limit their opponents' core players becomes the key to their victory.  at the same time.  The team's usual team attack is also the key to victory.  At the same time, another focus of the game is whether Yang Xiao can score more than 30 points for the third consecutive game.  The last time the Braves did this was the ancient beast Wilt Chamberlain.

    The Lakers have a strong fighting spirit. As expected, after the opening, the Lakers took the lead in scoring from point guard Tkins.  The performance of the weakest position made the Lakers very angry.  However, after two timely and rainy home games, the Warriors, who have become more and more stable, began to organize the offensive slowly.  Later, the two sides also began a stalemate.  Kobe Bryant scored three points and Yang Xiao made five free throws. Then the Lakers entered the main theme of this quarter as Odom and Dunleavy struggled in the paint.  Opportunities began to appear on both sides of the ball.  Kobe and Butler continued to hit jump shots.  The Lakers clung to the score all the way.  However, Yang Xiao began to take over the game.  He scored three jump shots.  Scored 11 points in a single quarter.  End of first quarter.  Warriors take advantage.

    After the start of the second quarter, the Lakers' efficiency gradually dropped. They only had 4 attacks in 3 minutes. However, the Warriors' touch was equally cold.  They only reached 4 in the same period of time.  Foul mistakes continued.  The Lakers narrowed the point difference to 3 points.  Afterwards, both sides failed to score points in the two rounds.  At this time, the Warriors' team attack once again showed its power.  With full firepower, they quickly launched an 11-1 attack to control the game.  The Lakers gradually gained momentum to counterattack after coming back from the stop.  However, Yang Xiao, as the team leader, maintained the momentum at the end of the second quarter with 8 consecutive games.

    The third quarter of the game became a battleground for the Fang team.  The Warriors' offensive attack began to turn inside. Yang Xiao, who had a good touch in the first half, began to connect the team.  Dunleavy and Biedrins continued to put pressure on the Lakers' interior line (this shows how bad the Lakers' interior line is, and the Lakers let Kobe sort out the team's offense. He assisted his teammates' points four times in the early part of the third quarter. Later,  He also hit a three-pointer and the Lakers' perimeter was energized. However, due to the stalemate, the point difference could not be further narrowed. At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors still had the advantage.

    The Lakers, who had been steady since the start of the fourth quarter, finally showed signs of fatigue.  The feel also began to gradually cool down.  However, the leading Warriors also scored a point within two minutes.  After that, Jason and Jaskovicius began to join forces.  Six points each from both men.  The Warriors completely established their advantage after completing a 15-7 offensive.  They never trailed again.  to the end.  Warriors win.  Continue the winning streak.

    Take stock of the entire audience.  Six Lakers players reached double figures.  Kobe had 21 points and 12 assists.  Odom 19.  Meme 1 only hits 4.  On the Warriors side.  Yang Xiao's score reached 31 points.  A worthy record.  Richard scored 24 points.  Biedrins had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

    The Warriors bloodbathed the Warriors at home.

    ? Objectively speaking.  The Lakers, who are in the rebuilding stage this season, are still slightly inferior to the Warriors.  It was not surprising that he lost a game against Yang Xiao who was in great form again.  Many alliancesEveryone has already started making predictions.  The Lakers may not make the playoffs this season for the first time in 10 years.  Even Kobe is still the No. 1 player in the league this season.  But basketball is still a team sport.  The days of one person saving a team are over.

    Look at Warriors head coach Montgomery¡¯s excited performance after the game.  If you're watching the game for the first time and don't know what the Warriors are doing.  Then you would definitely think that the Warriors would have at least made it to the Finals, if not already won the championship.

    Montgomery almost rushed onto the court after the game.  Warmly hugging - a Warriors player he saw.  When he used this emotion to prepare to rush into the crowd of cheerleaders.  Still was dragged back.  even so.  It still didn't affect his mood at all.  Poor agitated Montgomery was thanking everyone with emotion.  Yang Xiao's words to vent his anger, such as "Rookies have dignity" and "No matter how good the team is," are "very small ambitions."  certainly.  The Aucklanders who won the victory could not take into account this small detail.  They have won three games in a row.  Losing the Lakers was a refreshing victory.  Although the Lakers have a poor record this season.  But after all, they have dominated the league for a long time in the past.  The happy fans were reluctant to leave the field for a long time.  Turn Oracle Arena into a sea of ??joy.

    "We had a bad night. Obviously it was terrible for the Warriors to play their rhythm at home. Although we repeatedly emphasized our defense against Yang Xiao, we regrettably let him end us. It was just a regular season game.  I don't think Mr. Montgomery needs to be so excited.

    "After the game, Richard Janovich looked very honest.

    "I didn't play well so we lost the game. I welcome the Warriors to the Rockies. I think we won't let their luck take away a victory next time. People always make mistakes. We  Not concentrating enough¡± although the mood is not high.  But Kobe still maintained his usual stubborn temper.

    Unknowingly, the Warriors actually won three games in a row.  It is worth noting that this is the Warriors' first three-game winning streak this season.  Although the opponent is either in poor condition or the main player is injured.  But for the Warriors, who are used to being bullied.  This is truly a remarkable achievement.  After all, as the Warriors are last in the Western Conference, judging from their rankings.  Any opponent is stronger than them.  With victory in this game.  The Warriors also took advantage of the situation to surpass the bottom Hornets and become the fourteenth place in the Western Conference.  In other words, it is second to last in the Western Conference.  Get rid of the deputy squad leader

    Location.

    This also gave some Warriors supporters naive illusions.  Because judging from the rankings.  The difference between the fourteenth and the eighth is only six places.

    "Don't dream. The current Western Conference may be the most fiercely competitive in history. Maybe among the current top eight in the Western Conference, only the Southwest Division occupies four positions. Only the Grizzlies look slightly weaker, but the rotation  The power of the lineup cannot be underestimated. The Spurs, Mavericks, and Rockets have already booked their place in the top eight. Other teams, the Suns, Kings, SuperSonics, have almost locked in the top eight. There is still one spot left for the Lakers, Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Jazz to compete for.  . The Lakers will not be considered a weak team as long as Kobe is there. The Nuggets' lineup is extremely luxurious and the Timberwolves and Garnett are in great shape. The Jazz will always be a strong team as long as Sloan is there. And they also have plateau home court advantage. Look at it.  Wrestling a playoff spot from these teams. Is it really easy? Don't forget. The current Warriors' winning percentage is only 3. According to my estimation. If they want to enter the Western Conference eight, they have a winning percentage of at least 55.  Can the Warriors do it?" Facing the thriving scene of support for the Warriors on the eqa forum.  The website whose online name is "Jingyingcheng" is obviously following a reasonable party line.  Without hesitation, they dampened their enthusiasm.  "The way I see it, the Warriors should take advantage of this season to train their rookies. Next season, they'll pick a good rookie. As long as Yang Xiao doesn't make mistakes, there's still hope."

    "Yes. This year's West is not a place for people to stay at all. If there is still hope in the East, such as the Timberwolves and Nuggets. If these teams go to the East, it will not be a problem to enter the playoffs. But they are not in the current situation.  The West is struggling for a playoff spot," someone immediately echoed.

    indeed.  This netizen has analyzed it very thoroughly.  The current Warriors are simply dreaming about making it to the playoffs as Yang Xiao said.  And it's the most unreliable kind.  Basketball experts in the United States think so too.

    Although McAllister reluctantly sided with Yang Xiao in the fight.  But this does not mean that he has changed his attitude towards Yang Xiao.  For McAllister, a columnist for the Oakland Courier.  Black Yang Xiao is an attitude towards life.  Black Yang Xiao is as simple as that.  But then again.  If he changes his tune and becomes a staunch supporter of Yang Xiao.  I guess I am very happy because of the huge sales of newspapers recently.The wide-mouthed editor-in-chief of the Oakland Courier was the first to object.  The reality is so cruel.  Many times you object.  Not because you want to object.  It¡¯s your position that forces you to object.

    certainly.  Mr. McAllister would not do such a mundane thing as burning harps and boiling cranes.  in his latest column.  also talked about this issue

    "Charles Barkley once promised in his live broadcast that if the Warriors can enter the playoffs this season, he will wear a bikini to work. Obviously he made a very risky decision. If Yang Xiao had not been suspended for 30 games. Warriors  The team might actually be able to enter the playoffs. But Tommy Young's lack of composure added a heavy weight to the bet that Barkley won. Although the Warriors surprisingly won three consecutive games.  But we still have to point it out. Although I don¡¯t want to say it. But the Warriors want to enter the playoffs this season. This can only be a beautiful fantasy. I understand very well that the Warriors¡¯ head coach and team manager have always been  In saying that they can enter the playoffs. After all, if they give up at this point in the season, it is really unjustifiable to the fans. But it is very difficult for me to understand why Yang Xiao is still so stubborn even at this moment. Claiming that the Warriors are still  Can enter the playoffs. Here. I also want to learn from Charles. If the Warriors and Yang Xiao can enter the playoffs this season. I will not only publish an apology in the Oakland Courier. I will also kiss the toes of the statue of David in David Square.  head!"

    "McAllister is bigger this time." Richardson smiled while holding the newspaper.  The Auckland Courier is not only Auckland's favorite.  It seems even the Warriors aren't shying away from it.  In their words, "We want to see what new tricks that idiot writer came up with today to blackmail Yang Xiao."

    "Look at it. He is indeed a writer. His ideas are meticulous." Levi said exaggeratedly.  "He is also afraid that you will be traded to other teams. He also added that the Warriors and Yang Xiao entered the playoffs at the same time. It seems that your lifelong enemy is quite sure that you will not make it to the playoffs. Tommy. You  Just watch him bully you and not fight back?"

    "Yeah. If I were you, I would beat him up!" Stephen Jackson walked out.  said.

    Yang Xiao frowned.  Looked at Stephen Jackson's locker.  Knew there was a gun in there.  It seems like McAllister also knows how to pick people to take advantage of.  If this columnist is blackmailing Stephen Jackson.  Then there might have been shootings on the streets of Oakland.  After all.  McAleese still thinks he's easy to bully.

    "There's nothing to argue about. Since someone looks down on you, just use your game results to make him look up to you. There's no point in being pretentious." Jaskovicius's accent was a bit strange.  After speaking, he also looked at his teammates who are U.S. citizens.  That's what Lithuanians do.

    "You're right. We'll know by the end of the season. Okay. For David's toes. Let's work hard!" Yang Xiao raised his right hand with a clenched fist.  Yelled.

    ¡°For David¡¯s toes!¡± The other team members echoed with a smile.

    Montgomery outside the door was confused.  What is this new slogan?

    But the Warriors don¡¯t have much time to rest. Today they will continue to sit at home to face the huge gold team that comes to challenge.  Even at home.  The physical problem of back-to-back is also not ignored.

    However, the Nuggets playing away from home are somewhat similar to the Warriors¡¯ opponent, the Lakers, in the last game.  There are various problems.  Performance in the best condition is not the best proof.  The biggest problem for the Nuggets right now is that neither Martin, the heavily signed player, nor Anthony, the core of the team, are in good shape.
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