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Chapter 139 Next, we will not lose a game

No one thought that Zheng Long would choose a long three-point shot in the last attack of the third quarter, even though Zheng Long has proven several times this season that his three-point ability is definitely above the league average.

But this is far away, and it is still the Western Conference Finals, in front of top 3D Klay Thompson!
When the basketball went into the hoop, the Staples fans roared as if it was a buzzer beater.

The Lakers successfully ended the third quarter with a 12-point lead.

And they also used desperate running defense to limit the Warriors' scoring to less than 70 points in the three quarters.

The Warriors fans in front of the TV couldn't help but ask.

Where is Curry?
Where is Durant?

Where is Clay?
Where is the hope of winning today?

After scoring the goal, Zheng Long patted Clay on the shoulder and said: "Maybe you should be glad that this is not in the Oracle Arena. Otherwise, you Warriors fans would be so uncomfortable."

Clay has lost count of the number of times he has been humiliated by Zheng Long this season.

Anyway, it’s N+1, which is approximately equal to N, no more this time!
I can't ignore him. The more I ignore him, the more excited I become!
I chose to walk off the court with a sullen face to rest.

But how could Zheng Long let him go so easily?

After all, in Zheng Long's view, it is much more interesting to bully an "honest" and "facially paralyzed" person like Clay than to bully those shameless players such as Draymond.

then.

Clay heard Zheng Long continue to shout from behind: "As for being ejaculated in the face by me, you have to learn to adapt slowly. If it doesn't work, you can learn from Paul George."

Clay:?
Paul George:? ? ?
During the break between the third and fourth quarters, Wharton had only one tactical arrangement: to hold on to the 12-point lead and securely win G1.

Even though the Lakers starting players were close to exhaustion, everyone rushed to make a commitment to Walton.

"Don't worry, coach, I can't run offensively. But defensively, I will make our basket a no-fly zone!"

"No problem, boss, I was born to defend!"

"If you win G1 today, head coach, don't forget to treat your guests."

And Zheng Long once again gave his teammates reassurance with just one sentence: "I'll hit the ball that can't be hit, I'll protect the ball that can't be guarded, and I'll make up for the people who can't be guarded."

In the fourth quarter, the Warriors' counterattack was not as fierce as the Lakers players imagined.

After all, everyone’s physical strength is limited.

Even though the Warriors had slowed down in the offensive phase of the first three quarters, they tried hard to retain more energy, but after all, they played three quarters of the game solidly on the court.

The Warriors in the final stage are most suitable to describe the Warriors as having more ambition than strength.

Both Curry and Durant wanted to rely on their individual superstar abilities to help the team chase points, but the Lakers' defense was scattered and never gave them a comfortable offensive rhythm.

For a team like the Warriors that can play a good game, as long as Curry and Durant get into rhythm, a 12-point deficit is just a matter of the blink of an eye.

Therefore, no chance can be given.

Many times, when the Warriors have chased the point difference to 5 or 4 points, Zheng Long will step forward to help the Lakers stabilize the situation.

obviously.

After the entire game of G1, the Warriors still haven't found a way to limit Zheng Long, just like the two games in the regular season.

When the game finally ended, no one could have imagined that the Lakers would maintain a lead of more than 10 points until the end.

Won, the Lakers won G1!

"The Lakers are definitely the better team on the court today!"

"They worked together, especially their defensive performance in the fourth quarter, which was simply the best of the season!"

"Before the arrival of G2, fans in Los Angeles can finally get two days of good sleep."

"The Warriors have too many things to adjust after this game. If they still want to win this series, they must win at least one home court in Los Angeles."

At Staples Center, no one listened to the commentator's final summary.

The fans were immersed in happiness and excitement, while the Lakers players, especially the starting players, just wanted to go back and rest as soon as possible.

This is why NBA players don't like post-game press conferences after a hard-fought game.

Compared to sitting in front of a microphone and dealing with the media.

What the players need more is a rest, a sweet dream of lying comfortably on a soft mattress after the rain.

Only two iron men, Zheng Long and Butler, could serve as player representatives and be interviewed together with Walton.

The so-called - standing and talking does not hurt your back.

Walton is definitely the most energetic and excited person on the Lakers right now.

He talked endlessly into the microphone and answered every question from the media generously.

"Can we defend the next home court? Yes, my players and I will fight to the end."

"Today the players restricted Curry and Durant very well. I will praise everyone when I go back."

“本场最佳？瞧瞧计分板吧先生，郑龙已经用39分7助攻3篮板2抢断2盖帽的数据填满了数据统计表。他一定是本场最佳！”

Compared to Wharton.

Zheng Long and Butler seemed much more indifferent. In order to pry a few more words out of Zheng Long's mouth, the media had already praised him crazily when asking questions.

For example - "Excuse me Zheng Long, some fans have posted online, thinking that your performance in this game has a chance to be elected as the best G1 in the Western Conference Finals in ten years. Do you agree with this statement?"

"I can't decide that. Next question."

Media: ╮(╯▽╰)╭

If Zheng Long's mouth couldn't be pried open, then Butler's mouth could only be pried open.

Butler also performed very well in this game. He successfully limited Durant's scoring to less than 25 points and shot only 40% from the field.

Although Butler only scored 19 points on the offensive end, he could score 99 points on the defensive end.

Regarding his performance, Butler behaved very modestly and low-key.

When people in the media asked questions related to Zheng Long, it seemed like a door to a new world had opened.

Butler instantly turned into a little fan.

After praising Zheng Long, at the end, he looked at Zheng Long affectionately and said: "Michael Jordan is the undisputed number one in history. Zheng Long is the best player I have ever seen on the court. "

Butler's words not only shocked the media at the scene, but also shocked Zheng Long.

His charm is so great, and his status in Butler's heart is already so high?
If you don't understand Butler's character.

Zheng Long even suspected that Butler was playing tricks on him and causing trouble for him!

Although he is indeed a Jordan model, in terms of technology and physical level, he can be said to be another old gangster.

But no player can defeat an old hooligan based on his performance in a single season.

Not far away.

Curry and Durant nearby, James in the distance, and the stars who emerged after Jordan, Shark, Kobe, Duncan, Garnett, Nowitzki, Wade...
Especially in front of these unscrupulous media.

Who knows how they will twist Butler's remarks after the game.

To this.After returning to the locker room, Butler swore to Zheng Long and patted his chest: "Don't worry, Long. I'm just an NBA player and I sincerely praise my teammates. What can they say?"

"Are you sure you're not waiting for revenge on me because you lose to me every time you bet? I lost the bet last time between the Warriors and the Spurs. You won't forget it, right?"

"What are you talking about, Dragon!"

"I think you want me to die. I think I'm crazy enough. Your words are more than enough for me to pretend to be cool for a whole season." Zheng Long showed a headache expression.

I hope this thing doesn't get too big.

I also want to end the season quietly and successfully win the O'Brien Cup.

however.

The direction of events always backfires.

Butler's words were quickly misinterpreted by fans - Zheng Long can already compete for the second person in history.

The first to take issue were James fans.

"You haven't finished a season, you haven't received an honor other than the All-Stars, and you dare to say that? This Zheng Long is simply arrogant!"

"Let's get past the Warriors first. He hasn't even been able to complete James' achievements last season, let alone the three championships James has accumulated in the past dozen seasons."

"Originally, I was just a stranger to the Western Conference Finals. Now I hope that Curry can break out and let Zheng Long, who doesn't know the heights of the world, know that there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the world."

Due to the large number of James fans, fans of other stars do not even need to exert their efforts, and the Internet has already flooded Los Angeles with saliva.

In this regard.

Lakers officials had to re-release Butler's original interview.

Because many fans learned the news from reports by some unscrupulous media, and most of the titles of those media were taken out of context.

This official move did calm the views of some radical fans online, but it also made more fans take out their magnifying glasses and wait for the second game between the Warriors and the Lakers.

More NBA fans.

Those fans who were originally hostile to Universe Yong.

I began to look forward to Cosmos Yong being able to win the Lakers and give the Lakers who are so hot.

this is the truth.

Whoever looks stronger, whoever performs better, gets more hate.

The Lakers, who no one was optimistic about at the beginning of the season, are now gradually becoming the BIG BOSS in everyone's eyes! (big monster)

then.

In this atmosphere of public opinion, on May 5, after a day's rest, the Lakers once again welcomed G22 of the Western Conference Finals at home in Los Angeles.

The excitement at Staples Center is only getting stronger.

Regardless of outside public opinion, Los Angeles Lakers fans are the most loyal believers of the Zijin Dynasty.

During the Kobe era, Lakers fans had experienced being at the center of public opinion with the team too many times.

Maybe.

At this time, returning to the spotlight again and becoming the "target of public criticism" is the state that Lakers fans are most comfortable with.

I would rather endure thousands of hostility than lie at the bottom of the Western Conference and be ignored.

However, the Golden State Warriors, who have been silently hiding in the corner of public opinion, used a bombshell start in G2 to vent their unwillingness to lose in G1.

In the first half of the game, Durant scored 12 points on 10 of 25 shots, "death came" at Staples, and Curry also made 5 of 4 three-pointers in the second quarter, handing over the top score. A perfect answer with 21 points and 7 assists in the half.

In G1, the Warriors' total half-time score was just 44 points, but today, Durant and Curry scored a combined 46 points.

Even though Zheng Long scored 31 points alone in the first half, it was difficult to escape the situation where the team fell behind by 49 points, 63 to 14, at the end of the first half.

At halftime, Walton was visibly panicked.

He spent several timeouts in the first half trying to interrupt Curry and Durant's hot touch, but to no avail.

Repeated on-the-spot adjustments did not bring any results.

In fact, the Lakers' offense was almost the same as G1, but the Warriors were too accurate today!
"Either we can recover the score in the third quarter, or we have to get off work early today."

Walton did not say these words to every Lakers player, but just called Zheng Long aside alone.

Facing the sudden outburst of Curry and Durant, Walton really had no choice.

"Then we can think in advance about what we will have as a late-night snack later?" Zheng Long made a joke, which almost made Wharton cry.

In the third quarter, the situation did not improve, and no miracle occurred.

The Warriors still couldn't restrict Zheng Long. Zheng Long was killing everyone on the court. However, Curry and Durant combined to kill everyone on the court were equal to killing everyone.

Ah~ Sifang~ You are less than Bafang~
When Curry took a shot at the buzzer at the last moment of the third quarter, he threw the basketball forward from the backcourt. The ball spanned more than half of the basketball court and miraculously got into the net.

This goal expanded the Warriors' lead to 20 points.

It also silenced the Lakers fans at Staples completely.

Everyone could only watch as Curry and his teammates shook their shoulders in celebration on the court.

After struggling for half of the fourth quarter, Walton reluctantly replaced the starter, letting the players get off the court in advance to digest the taste of failure.

In the end, the Lakers lost their second home game against the Warriors 90-112.

The Warriors celebrated their victory on the court with impunity.

I don't want to leave for a long time.

Walton waved his hand and called the players with complicated expressions. Amid the disappointed expressions of the fans, he got into the tunnel.

In the tunnel of the arena, Jokic's words expressed everyone's thoughts: "The Warriors are so strong."

No one responded to the players, but they were all deeply moved.

In the last game, they fought hard to win G1, but today they were bloodbathed by the Warriors at home.

He didn't even have the strength to fight back, and somehow fell behind by ten or twenty points.

"So, we have to win even more."

"Win them."

"We are just stronger."

Zheng Long suddenly stood on the spot and spoke word by word.

Everyone also stopped and turned to look at Zheng Long. They saw the flame of revenge in Zheng Long's eyes.

"Wouldn't it be nice to lose a game?"

"In this way, in G5 we can win the Western Conference Finals at home."

"Next."

"We won't lose a game."

(End of this chapter)