Chapter 927 The Lakers and Pacers are not what they used to be
Losing to the Magic, the Pacers got their second defeat in the season, and they still ranked first in the league, with only the Los Angeles Clippers having the chance to catch up with their team.
The Clippers have lost three games, one game behind the Pacers.
The Pacers didn't have time to relax, and just after losing to the Magic, they welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the 2011 season, the Lakers won the championship strongly, and they were kicked off by the aircraft carrier team without a few years of domination. Although Kobe was unwilling to give up, he had no choice but to the current situation.
They are an elderly team, and the more time goes, the less chance they will have to win the championship.
In a blink of an eye, Kobe is 33, Gasol is 32, and Kidd is almost 40.
Their core lineup is only Kobe and Gasol, and there are no ones in other positions. Their record has dropped sharply this season, which is no longer comparable to the Clippers in the same city.
The newest Warriors and Trail Blazers in the West are coming in full force, and they and the old and stronger Spurs form a new generation of Wild West.
The key point of the Pacers' game against the Lakers is Xie Hou and Kobe.
What kind of sparks will arouse when two superstars who are in the 2000s meet again?
The game with the Lakers has become a test lesson for the Pacers' tactical system.
Paul Gasol is a huge killer in FIBA games. As long as he changes the venue, he is a superstar who can even beat Tim Duncan.
In the NBA, it may be due to tactical status, and his performance is often not as dazzling as international competitions.
The Pacers deliberately asked Yao and Gasol to attack.
The two of them let go of the fight, and Yao Zhuo did not have the upper hand, nor did he get a clear disadvantage, giving people the feeling that he is not a winner.
On the contrary, Kidd, who has always been stable, was beaten by Xie Hou. Kobe's shots are short every time, and his mid-range shots are very unreliable. Judging from his appearance, he has declined very well.
Xie Hou noticed his knee pads, foot protection tools, and those obvious devices reminded him.
Kobe is injured, it seems that the Lakers are really at the end of their journey.
The old ones are injured, and the record is still fifth in the West.
Unfortunately, Kobe's peak in his last few years was surrounded by aircraft carriers in the same city.
He is 34 years old. Due to the aging of the team, the impact of injuries, and changes in the external environment, the window to win the championship is quietly closing.
When his contract expires, he will either retire or renew his contract with a maximum salary just like a "ticket". I believe the Lakers are happy to stay.
How about inviting him to join us?
Let Kobe join the group only happen in the game. When the Clippers formed an aircraft carrier and James led the three giants to gather in Los Angeles, countless celebrities accused them of their actions, and even Jordan did not recognize them.
Kobe did not criticize James, but just made it clear that he would not join forces no matter what.
He had never expressed his opinion on the grouping. From some clues, it can be seen that he also looked down on the group of guys who called brothers in the city.
The Pacers' "one-star" played a huge role in front of the Lakers.
Gasol played the traditional style of a nemesis in the inside, but Yao Yun did not play well in the offense, but did a good job of passing the outside players.
He sent 7 assists, 6 of which were three-point assists, which was priceless.
The Lakers swallowed the defeat under one three-pointer after another.
"If you are willing to turn against the enemy, come and invest in the basic salary. I guarantee that you will have more championships than sharks!" As soon as Xie Hou finished speaking, the shark at the far end suddenly wanted to sneeze.
He looked at Xie Hou who was having a warm exchange with Kobe in distress.
"What are they talking about?" Shark asked the person next to him.
Everyone shrugged and expressed their confusion.
Kobe was about to sneer when he heard this. Xie Hou even persuaded him: "If you continue to stay in the Lakers, you will definitely not have a chance to win the championship. I bet that at the end of this season, Shaq will have as many championships as you."
"I assume you can really win the championship, and that's not everyone worthy of his ring."
"Do you know what you're talking about? Is the Shark not worthy of his ring? He is the top five center in history!"
Kobe said arrogantly: "I didn't say he was worthy of the three rings I won with me. I mean, in his current state, even if he won the championship with you, that ring should not be used as his capital to show off to me, because with him or not, you can win the championship. If you really can win the championship."
"Didn't I just win you over? Why are you attacking others for nothing? The shark is very innocent!"
"Just tell the truth."
"To be honest? Then I'll tell the truth, you have no hope of winning the championship!" Xie Hou was like chanting a mantra. "When did you want to open the contact me, our walker's door will be open to you at any time!"
Kobe concluded that Xie Hou was joking. If he really wanted to join forces, Chris Bosh would have been kicked out of the aircraft carrier. Back then, they almost formed James Anthony Xie Hou's invincible army.
If Xie Hou joins the Clippers, even Kobe will be frightened.
Xie Hou's joining means the end of the topic of "Which team is the strongest team in history".
They don't need to prove themselves by winning the regular season, nor do they need to prove themselves by winning the championship.
Faced with all the debate, it is enough to propose "what team can stick to three quarters with full-strength attacks from Arthur, LBJ, Cameron, Blake and Russell?"
Moreover, with his status in the world, if he really wants to join the Clippers, he will definitely be the unquestionable boss.
Refusing to become the boss of the strongest team in history requires no courage.
The two of them talked a few words and left.
The Lakers' scenery has become a thing of the past. After three years of dormant, the Pacers have once again formed a lineup that can win the championship.
The Clippers still seem to be insurmountable, but Xie Hou has repeatedly forced the first-generation aircraft carrier Chicago Bulls into a tough battle in the past few years.
Although a person's power cannot defeat a strong enemy, it can still make the strong enemy frightened.
Now that he has Yao Yun around him, after the regular season running-in, if it goes well, he may not be able to fight the Clippers.
Next, the walkers fought east and west, and it was finally a month ago and they were unsuccessful.
They ranked first in the league with a record of 18 wins and 2 losses, and the second-place Clippers have lost four games.
The Clippers' record often makes people doubt their strength. If you analyze it from a deeper perspective, you will find that they often lose to the weak team in an upset manner. It seems accidental, but it is inevitable.
There is a saying that the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. Everyone calls the Clippers an aircraft carrier. Of course, they also know how powerful they are.
The regular season is like a long warm-up game for them. As long as you ensure a place in the playoffs, it doesn't matter whether you rank first or second.
It is this mentality of not fighting or scrambling that has made many weak teams seize the opportunity to sink the aircraft carrier.
Chapter completed!