rpbooks Chapter 440
Chapter 440
Chapter 440
Kobe needed to rest and did not go to Houston with the team, so on the team plane, no one dared to talk to Xu Tian who was wearing a hat.
The media in Los Angeles did not find news about Xu Tian, but the media in Houston did not give up easily. They stayed at the university where the Lakers often conduct regular training early, waiting for the arrival of the Lakers players.They were very curious about Xu Tian's views on the sixth game, so they naturally showed professionalism and waited in advance.
Xu Tian ignored the hot weather in Houston, wearing a hooded autumn jacket, and headed to the training arena in a low-key manner.George's bodyguards helped him reject the interview request, leaving the reporters who had squatted ahead of time rushing to nothing.
Houston fans didn't get any additional information about Xu Tian's remarks, and even felt extremely uncomfortable.In their impression, Xu Tian likes to blow up his opponent after talking trash, turning the trash talk into reality.This time he didn't say anything, but instead felt a faint sense of uneasiness.
Bickerstaff had Xu Tian's contact information, and had contacted Xu Tian privately, but only received an emoticon, and also did not get any answer.In such a state, Bickerstaff clearly felt that Xu Tian's silence was definitely not because he was afraid of being slapped in the face, but because he already regarded the Rockets as his old enemy and didn't want to waste his words.
The media reporters definitely didn't want to miss out. Since they couldn't interview Xu Tian, they had to settle for the next best thing and interview Lakers coach Scott.
Scott did not refuse the interview request, but most of the questions he got were related to Xu Tian, so he could only say helplessly: "I haven't talked with Xu Tian since the end of the fifth game, and I don't know his thoughts very well. "
The reporters were not very satisfied with Scott's answer, and then interviewed several Lakers players, and got almost the same answer.These remarks let them understand that Xu Tian's mentality has indeed undergone some changes.
After the Lakers' regular training began, the arena suspended its opening to the media, making the outside world even less aware of what happened during the training.They didn't know a little bit of information until George was interviewed after the training.
George seemed to have not recovered from the shock, and said with a little surprise: "I have never seen Xu's eyes like that, even when he was behind by a big score, it basically never appeared."
After Xu Tian finished his personal extra training, he finally began to accept interviews. Almost all the Lakers players were surrounded by Xu Tian without reporters.
Jonathan Fagan came to the stadium and had the right to ask questions first. He asked straightforwardly: "Xu, after the suspension is finally over, what performance do you plan to show for the sixth game?"
Xu Tian looked at Jonathan Fagan and replied calmly, "Next question."
Jonathan Feigen didn't expect to be deflated when he came up, so he had to change the subject and ask: "What do you think of the suspension?"
"For basketball players, that is definitely not something they want to experience, so I would like to advise those fans who like me not to learn from me." Xu Tian replied in a soft but firm voice.
A reporter from TNT asked: "Every media believes that the Rockets' last chance to win is in Game [-]. What do you think of this?"
Xu Tian said: "I don't know what such things as chances are. I only know that four wins are needed to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The Rockets are one game away, and we are two games away."
The ESPN reporter asked: "What change do you think you can bring to the game?"
"I don't know. Maybe it's a completely different style, a bit different from when Kobe or George led the team. As for the differences, I can't say." Xu Tian decided not to talk trash, and deliberately avoided some words he wanted to say.
The entire interview session was spent peacefully, which is really rare for Xu Tian.
Various media posted Xu Tian's few interviews on the Internet, so that fans who are eager to know Xu Tian's thoughts can see it.The content of this interview naturally exceeded the expectations of many fans. They did not expect Xu Tian to not talk trash.
Such a situation once again triggered heated discussions on major forums, and the limelight even suppressed the double overtime fierce battle between the Warriors and the Thunder last night.This is the attraction of the Lakers team and the MVP double bonus, which far exceeds the wonderful game between the defending champion and the old enemy.
In the afternoon in Houston, there are usually many people enjoying afternoon tea leisurely, but today they did not appear.On the contrary, the NBA-themed bar, which usually seems deserted, has ushered in an unusually large number of customers.They have high expectations for this round of the series, so they want to come to a bar where they can watch and discuss the game and feel the lively atmosphere.
After the Lakers' team bus returned to the away hotel, a large swath of dark clouds floated over from Houston, instantly covering the bright and warm sun just now, making the surroundings quickly darken.Then, as a gust of cool wind blew by, the bean-sized raindrops fell to the ground sparsely.
The security personnel at the Toyota Center were reading the "Houston Chronicle". Hearing the sound of rain outside the venue, he couldn't help but put down the newspaper, stood in front of the window to watch, and murmured, "It hasn't rained in Houston for a while, and now When the Lakers came, it rained heavily, does that mean something?"
No one could answer him.
Pedestrians on the street who had no time to take shelter from the rain, held up something that could cover the rain, and quickly ran to the nearby eaves, watching the rain getting heavier and heavier, not knowing how to continue.
Xu Tian was holding dumbbells in the room, looking at the rain scene outside the window, and different pedestrians in the rain, feeling a trace of tranquility.But the monstrous waves in his heart have risen, and it will not calm down easily.
Both Nick Young and George were one of the contributors to winning the game. They were full of confidence in this game. They each nested in their rooms, watched the previous game video, and looked for places where they could continue to improve.They are also important players, so we can't all count on Xu Tian.
Ignoring the sound of the rain outside the window, Scott and Mark Madsen went back and forth on the tactical board, trying to get everything right before the game started.They have Xu Tian's single-handed killing move, but they don't want to use it too early.
Nance Jr., Clarkson and Warren went to the strength room together again, doing some simple strength training, improving themselves as much as possible, in order to give a qualified performance when necessary.
Tyson Chandler didn't have too many training items. He read a book in his room, trying to calm down his excitement and calm down his mind.
Both ESPN and TNT were not idle, and began to analyze the game, and talked about the changes that Xu Tian might bring to the Lakers.Their views are roughly the same, that is, Xu Tian is the MVP of the regular season, and his influence on the game is by no means comparable to that of any player. His return basically tilted the balance of victory in this round of the series to the Lakers.
(End of this chapter)