I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 199 Meditation with Peace of Mind (Part [-])
The Staples Center was sold out for the fourth consecutive game, with all 18997 seats sold.

Although many Clippers fans knew that the Clippers were on the verge of being eliminated, they still went to the scene to support the team.

In the first three games, the arena was almost occupied by Lakers fans.

Among them, in the third game, except for those fans holding Clippers season tickets, the individual tickets and package tickets were almost covered by the Lakers fans.

As a result, it was obviously the home court of the Clippers, but more than half of the people in the stands were wearing yellow and purple jerseys.

Of course, there are people who secretly wear Kobe jerseys as underwear and dare not show them.

This is the fourth game, Min Congda thought about it, he didn't wear Kobe's jersey tonight.

There is still a bottom line in being a human being.

Tonight, a large number of Clippers fans were mobilized and bought tickets to the game.

Olshey proposed to distribute free red T-shirts to the fans at the scene, so that all Clippers fans can wear them.

Min Congda agreed to this proposal, which would cost more than [-] U.S. dollars.

The quarter-end settlement is coming soon, so it's a little bit of a loss.

The opening ceremony ended, players from both sides appeared on the field, and the faces of the Lakers players were calm.

Kobe still got cheers from the fans when he made his debut.

For the Lakers, it is good news that they can always play in Los Angeles in the first round.

Kobe Bryant played 82 games in the regular season last season, but this season Kobe only played more than 70 games.

Physical decline is inevitable. After a certain age, injuries will accelerate.

Phil Jackson once said that for the modern team, the three-peat is the limit.

Although this season is the Lakers' second championship defending trip, counting the number of times they have entered the finals.

In 08 and 09, it has entered the finals for two consecutive years, and the third year is undoubtedly a more difficult year.

With a vengeful heart last year, the regular season was 65 wins and 17 losses, which can be said to be invincible.

Lost against the Clippers in the first game of the season, Kobe played and stopped midway.

Lost the last game against the Clippers, but fortunately maintained the No. [-] ranking in the Western Conference.

Same year as 2008, 57 wins and 25 losses.

The first round of the playoffs is a warm-up for the Lakers.

For playoff recruits like the Clippers, the Lakers put in a little more effort and easily 3:0.

Before the game, Phil Jackson warned the players not to relax and finish the series early to rest.

For the Lakers, it is very important to stay healthy and in good shape for the playoffs.

Tonight's game is a little different from the previous three games.

About two-thirds of the fans in the audience wore red T-shirts and waved white towels.

These are Clippers fans.

Lakers fans were among them, still firmly wearing purple and gold jerseys.

The fans on both sides should be said to be very friendly, and there is no hostility.

Although they are in Los Angeles, the Clippers really have no right to confront the Lakers.

After all, the gap in history and honor is too great.

This is the first time the two teams have met in the playoffs.

The huge gap of 3:0 made it difficult for the fans to feel any gunpowder.

Clippers fans thought, just win a game, what kind of bicycle do you want.

The performance of the Clippers this season has won the love of many fans.

It can be seen from the sales of Curry's jerseys that this is a rising star.

But Curry could only sit on the bench and watch at the start of the game tonight.

This disappointed some fans who wanted to see Curry's performance.

The TV commentary was also very puzzled, "The Clippers made a major personnel adjustment tonight. Stephen Curry sat on the bench. It seems that Dunleavy still doesn't trust his defense enough. Also sitting on the bench is Ricky- Davis, starting instead of PJ Tucker."

"I don't know what kind of considerations the Clippers' coaching staff is based on, and made such a staffing arrangement. I think it's a bit of a trick. 0:3 behind, some changes must be made."

(Min Congda: You are the donkey.)
Of course, the TV commentator didn't know that the Clippers' lineup change was proposed by Min Congda.

Dunleavin is a dead horse as a living horse doctor, and the task of this season has been completed.

It doesn't matter whether you win or lose this game, it's best to win, and the general manager can't say anything if you lose.

The Lakers' lineup is the same as the previous three games, very stable.

With a jump ball in the middle circle, Bynum took the lead in winning the ball, and the Lakers launched their first offense.

Phil Jackson looked at the changes to the Clippers lineup and thought, "Mike Dunleavy finally made some adjustments. Let's see how it goes."

Jackson, as the coach with 10 crowns in hand, is the number one winner in history.

He is not known for his superb tactical ability, nor is he simply a master of chicken soup.

His real ability lies in three points: first, extremely strong on-the-spot adaptability, second, outstanding leadership temperament and team integration, third, extremely high emotional intelligence and good control over people's hearts.

As the head coach of a top NBA team, tactics are secondary.

Technical things like basketball tactics are not advanced academics that can only be understood by people with an IQ of 150.

Black players who graduated from high school and did not go to college can understand it.

If a head coach with an annual salary of one million yuan is to guide players in tactics.

Then he is definitely not worth the price, he must be able to provide more things that others cannot provide.

The three points that Phil Jackson possesses are exactly what many people cannot possess.

Some coaches can become a good coach and an excellent team manager if they get one of them.

Jackson, who was nicknamed the Zen Master by others, always sits on the court and does not move, not just to pretend.

What's more, he is good at attacking after the attack, allowing the opponent to change first and attack first.

Then he took the move again, seemingly passive, but actually took the initiative.

Because the one who makes changes first in the series is often the one who is at a disadvantage.

The Lakers started their first offense, and the Clippers' changes on the defensive end were obvious.

In addition to the starting changes, the defensive matchup has also changed.

Gasol's defense was greatly increased before, and Randolph dealt with Bynum.

Swap tonight, let Xiaojia go to defend Bynum, and Randolph goes around the front to defend Dajia.

Little Gasol is still a little tender in the face of his brother, and he has been eaten too thoroughly in all aspects.

For the time being, he can't counter his brother, so it's better to avoid his edge and go against Bynum.

Although Randolph suffers from height and wingspan, he can target it by going around.

Outside, the heavy responsibility of defending Kobe was handed over to Gordon, who started the game.

Baron Davis can focus more on offense.

The Lakers continued to pass the ball from the outside and wanted to give it no chance.

In the end, Artest made a forced mid-range shot and scored two points.

This is the player's personal ability, there is no way around it.

The Clippers have done their best defensively, and PJ-Tucker has also done his best.

And the Clippers' first offense didn't go well.

Gasol took the ball in a high position to support him and wanted to pass the ball to Randolph.

Artest, who was plugged in, succeeded in stealing.

Artest, who succeeded in stealing the ball, counterattacked one-stop.

Left-handed layup, two more points!
At the beginning, Artest used his personal ability to give the Clippers a blow.

The situation is very bad for the Clippers.

Seeing Artest's performance, Jackson felt a lot more at ease.

I can sit on the bench and meditate with peace of mind.

(End of this chapter)