rpbooks Chapter 484 The Unknown
Chapter 484 The Unknown
Chapter 484 The Unknown
Time passed quietly in a hurry, and the cotton candy-like clouds were reflected by the setting sun and turned into a red sunset glow.Such a cozy atmosphere gradually changed a bit as a game that could mobilize the enthusiasm of countless fans was about to start.
Wearing a white Li-Ning sportswear, Xu Tian sat in the front row of the team bus, admiring the beautiful sunset of San Antonio through the window.This was a different impression from the regular season and gave him a sense of freshness.
A huge poster was posted at the main entrance of the AT&T Center.They were a little more magnanimous than Houston, putting Xu Tian in the middle of the huge poster, facing each other with Kawhi Leonard.
Xu Tian's impression of the Spurs can be expressed in four words, that is the spirit of craftsmanship.Their team training, management, and coaching staff all uphold this tradition, doing every little thing well, and achieving the glory of winning the O'Brien Cup five times.
The ball boy at the Spurs' home court waited for the Lakers bus to park in the designated position in the parking lot, came to greet the players, and led them to the visiting team's locker room.
Popovich is only a victory theorist, and he likes the players under his hands to play tough, in other words, he does not refuse to move outside the plate.After the Spurs officials communicated with him, they removed the chairs in the Lakers locker room and cut off the refrigeration equipment in the stadium.
The Spurs have prepared movable fans in advance to help the players cool down during the game.They used this trick against the Miami Heat. At that time, James had leg cramps, and the effect was not bad.
Xu Tian walked into the visiting team's locker room, and immediately felt the obvious difference from the regular season. Fortunately, they had thought of this in advance, so they were not at a loss.
Maples and his staff removed the portable folding chairs and unfolded them in the visiting team's locker room for the players to rest.
Xu Tian took out his equipment from Maples' box and began to replace it.Since he needs to experience tough physical confrontation in every game, he wears a shock-absorbing sweater under his jersey. After changing the jersey, he felt a thin layer of sweat on his forehead, and he looked up to realize that the air conditioner was not running.
Kobe has experienced various away playoff games, and has also heard rumors that the Celtics tampered with the court floor. He understands the Spurs' practice of destroying refrigeration equipment.After all, the depth of the Lakers lineup is not enough, and the main players play a lot of time, which leads to cramps and dehydration in a high-heat environment. The Spurs can maximize their home court advantage by doing so.
Xu Tian ignored these.He knows that the Spurs players must also play at the same temperature. As long as they perform well enough, Popovich does not dare to use too many rotations, and the impact will not be great.
George was a little unaccustomed to this kind of off-the-table trick, and said: "There are so many ghost ideas in the West. When I was playing in the playoffs in the East, I never encountered these things."
Kobe opened a bottle of Bodyarmor drink, took a sip, and said: "That's because you haven't played a series with the Celtics, otherwise, you know they will affect your state from all aspects on and off the court. This is a playoff game about honor, and it’s actually a normal phenomenon.”
Xu Tian stretched and listened to the chats of his teammates.
Nick Young said: "It's all because the championship trophy is too attractive. No matter which player wants to bring it back. Driven by interests, it is normal for everything to happen."
Kobe said: "It is true, but never let these become excuses, but turn them into a driving force for progress. Only the one who brings back the O'Brien Cup is the winner, and no one even cares about what you did in the middle .”
Xu Tian knows the cruelty of competitive sports, and naturally understands the truth of winners and losers.Even if the Lakers only lost the first two games of the series, some people have begun to question his MVP quality. This is the news told him by the team reporter, but it did not bother him.
Mike Breen, Stan Van Gundy and Mark Jackson are already in the commentary booth, starting to review the first two games and possible variables in this game.
Mike Breen said, "Mark, Stan, what are your thoughts on the first two games of the series?"
Mark Jackson said: "Teaming! I saw the Spurs' continuation of this defense. They did a good job and put Xu Tian, who was almost unstoppable, in trouble."
Stan Van Gundy said: "Because of this, Xu Tian will go to the Bahamas to find Dwyane Wade who is on vacation."
Mike Breen asked: "Do you think Xu can find a way to break the Spurs' double-team after only one and a half days of training?"
Mark Jackson said: "I think it can be found. He has no other way. He has to be found in this game or the next game, or he will be swept out by the Spurs."
Stan Van Gundy said: "Dwyane is second only to Michael in breaking through this technology, or at the same level. In terms of Xu's learning ability, it is unknown how much he can learn. But he is actively seeking improvement. And change, it means that he has not lost confidence in this round of the series, everything is still unknown."
Alice listened carefully to the live commentary of the three commentators. She couldn't quite understand it, but she also understood what they meant. The result of the Lakers-Spurs series is still uncertain.This was equivalent to not saying anything, but it calmed Alice down.
Boss Jin's restaurant business has been getting better and better recently, so he couldn't get away, sat behind the cash register, and took out his mobile phone to watch the text live broadcast.He is not used to this way of watching games, but there is no good way.
Most of the guests who dine in the Chinese restaurant come here because of the reputation. Seeing that there is no TV dedicated to broadcasting games in the restaurant, they walk to the cashier and ask friendly why there is no TV in the store that can broadcast NBA games.
Boss Jin also runs an NBA-themed bar, but he doesn't like the noisy atmosphere, so he basically doesn't go there. After explaining the reason to the guests, many guests choose to go to the NBA-themed bar to watch the game with a group of fans who love the Lakers .
ESPN got the starting lineup for the game when the players weren't on the field.
Mike Breen said: "The Lakers put Nick Young in the starting lineup. What do you two think of this adjustment?"
Mark Jackson said: "The Lakers gave up part of their defense and increased their offensive firepower. It should be to relieve the Spurs' defensive pressure on Xu Tian."
Stan Van Gundy said: "The Spurs focus more on the inside on the offensive end. The outside defense is strong but has no obvious effect. However, the trouble caused by double-team defense to Xu Tian needs to be resolved urgently. I think this starting adjustment is very good."
The fans at the scene burst into warm cheers.This indicates that the players have entered the field, and tonight's game is about to begin.
(End of this chapter)