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Chapter 141 The Warriors finally lifted Iguodala's coffin

Before the NBA 2016-17 season officially started, the Warriors' public championship odds were -1.28. Yes, that's right. Not only was it an outrageous 1.28, it was even a negative number.

If you spend money to buy the Warriors to win the championship, it is equivalent to giving money to the gambling company in vain.

Even spinach companies dare not make this money!
The Lakers' pre-game winning odds were +10000.

Although as the season progresses.

The Lakers' championship odds continue to climb.

But before the playoffs started, they were also ranked behind the Warriors and Cavaliers.

just now.

The Warriors, who had -1.28 odds to win the championship at the beginning of the season, faced a 1-2 deficit in the Western Conference Finals.

Is it because the Warriors' performance and performance failed to meet the fans' expectations?

still is
The Lakers with Zheng Long this season are a stronger team than the Warriors!

The vast majority of fans, including the media, prefer the first statement.

The Warriors have Curry, Durant, and Thompson!

No matter how you look at it, the Warriors' upper limit must be the higher team!

The one-day game interval passed quickly. On May 5, Warriors fans who had returned disappointed the day before yesterday gathered again and gathered outside Oracle Arena.

Looking forward to witnessing the team’s revenge tonight.

A Warriors fan was confidently patting his chest to his friends.

"As long as either Curry or Durant can step up tonight, the Warriors will easily win the Lakers like they did in G2!"

"What if...you can't stand up?"

A weak voice came from the corner.

"Standing is impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

The Warriors fans next to him also looked at that man with murderous eyes.

Everyone can only accept that the Warriors win tonight's game, because no one is mentally prepared for the team to lose.

Warriors locker room.

Green held Curry with his left hand and Durant with his right hand and gushed.

"Listen, you two are the two best players in the league right now."

"Promise me that I will lead the team to victory tonight."

"Okay?"

Although Green is like an unruly bull on the court, he is a leader in the locker room.

He is working hard to inspire and mobilize the confidence and fighting spirit of the big and small players in the team.

The entire Warriors team knows it.

Only if Curry and Durant step up and compete with Zheng Long can the team guarantee victory tonight.

After two games in the regular season and three games in the playoffs, there were a total of five games.

In fact, no one in the Warriors underestimates the Lakers as an opponent.

Even the fans and media outside are preaching that the Warriors will win, and the Warriors will definitely win.

No one in the Warriors thinks so.

Definitely win?
We haven't even found a fucking way to restrain Zheng Long yet!
In the last game, the execution and concentration displayed by the Lakers team made the Warriors players feel tremendous pressure.

Every attack, every pass, even every dribble requires extra care.

As long as there is a slight flaw, the Lakers will bite you hard.

Durant covered his face and took a deep breath: "Leave it to me. I can do it."

Curry also gave Green a look of approval, looked around the teammates in the locker room, and gave his teammates encouragement with his eyes.

Different from Green.

Curry more often uses behavior to motivate his teammates.

On the court, there are those incredible three-pointers like a lone hero, and on the court, there are hugs, high-fives, and cheers.

When Cole finished the pre-game press conference and walked in, everyone stood up.

Kerr shouted: "Boys! Your assistant coach Walton said today we want to make the series score 3-1."

"You guys can't think about Wharton's old relationship today."

"Otherwise, maybe it's time for me to apply for an assistant coach job with the Lakers next season."

This is a joke. After all, Luke Walton was the team's chief assistant in the first two seasons and worked under Cole. Almost all the Warriors players are familiar with him.

Everyone laughed.

They all stopped smiling again.

He walked out of the locker room with a determined look.

Although it is only 1 to 2 behind, for every Warriors player, today's game is the "last battle"!
The Lakers locker room was so quiet that there was no sound.

The players sat in their seats, meditating.

Wharton stood in the middle, constantly raising his hand to look at his watch.

"It's time, boys. We're ready to play."

It wasn't until Wharton said this softly that everyone opened their eyes one after another and looked at Wharton.

Wharton smiled and looked at Zheng Long, who was the last to open his eyes.

"This pre-game meditation technique makes me feel like I'm not the head coach, but the abbot of some Eastern temple."

Zheng Long stood up, twisting his neck and joints, making a rattling sound.

"I don't know if it works or not. Anyway, that's what was shown on TV when I was a kid."

Jokic in the corner spoke: "It works."

As soon as Jokic opened his mouth, he instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone is curious.

"I feel like I'm in very good shape now. I vaguely heard someone calling me and giving me strength."

Everyone: (*゜ー゜*)
Zheng Long asked: "Who?"

Jokic said word for word: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I feel like I'm possessed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

A burst of laughter instantly erupted in the locker room.

Wharton also suppressed the corners of his mouth and pretended to have a serious expression: "Okay, stop making trouble, the game will start soon."

The players followed him out of the locker room.

Jokic shouted innocently from behind: "I really didn't lie to you! I am really possessed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar again! Brother Long, you must believe me, you came up with this meditation."

Zheng Long pursed his lips, hugged Jokic and walked out of the locker room.

"Fatty, is it possible that Kareem is still alive and well."

Jokic: "."

"If you really are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

"I beg you."

"Take me to have a bed today?"

Jokic: ".I must have heard wrong, not Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but Anthony Bennett"

Zheng Long: "."

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When players from both sides came to the court, the G4 battle was about to break out.

In terms of the starting lineup, Cole finally made a change. He gave up the scumbag Pachulia and put Andre Iguodala into the starting lineup.

Formed a standard five small lineup of Curry, Clay, Iguodala, Durant, and Green.

Some fans at the scene exclaimed.

"Cole finally lifted the lid of Iguodala's coffin!"

After the game started, during the Lakers' offensive round, Iguodala came to Zheng Long.

Zheng Long glanced at Iguodala's thick arm muscles, which were as thick as an ordinary person's thigh.

Although this guy has not become a superstar, he has the face of a superstar.

As a career resume, he is also a sure winner in life among blue-collar players.

2010 Men's Basketball World Championship Champion!

2012 Olympic Men's Basketball Champion!

2012 Eastern Conference All-Star!

2014-15 NBA championship!
2014-15赛季总决赛FMVP！2004年第9顺位被76人选中的伊戈达拉，后艾弗森时期，被球迷们称为费城的“新答案”，贡献过场均20+5+5的赛季表现，也被76人当过核心培养。

Although he failed to play the leading role and led the 76ers to rise, he also defeated the Bulls with the team as the No. 2011 seed in the 2012-8 season, creating the fifth "Black Eight" miracle in history.

After coming to the Warriors and playing as a starter for one year in 2013, he took the initiative to give up talents. As the big brother on the bench for the Warriors, he won the championship in the 2014-15 season with the team and also won the FMVP.

At his peak, he was the boss, and after his decline, he became the champion puzzle piece.

The most glorious moment of his career was when he defended James alone in the Finals that year. This is also the reason why he won the FMVP.

"The Lakers' offensive round, Zheng Long holds the ball."

"The Warriors did not choose to double-team, and Iguodala defended alone."

"This is the trust the entire Warriors team has in Iguodala."

"Let's take a look at how Zheng Long will fight against the Finals FMVP!"

Zheng Long faced Iguodala with the ball at the top of the arc.

The two looked at each other, clashing passionately.

Then, Zheng Long raised his hand and lowered his center of gravity.

A sudden change of direction in front of the body, switching the ball from the right hand to the left hand.

Iguodala can be given high hopes by Cole.

Naturally, there are still two brushes in terms of defensive awareness.

He immediately adjusted his steps and kept up with Zheng Long's movements.

but.

Iguodala did not expect Zheng Long to use unconventional quickness to instantly change the ball from his left hand to his right hand, and at the same time, he took off and accelerated.

Pulled his center of gravity to the right again.

Followed by.

A big stride, rushed past Iguodala's side.

"Beautiful! Zheng Long used the change of direction to pass Iguodala simply and directly!"

"But Iguodala also reacted very quickly!"

"Hurry up and post up to seek confrontation with Zheng Long!"

After all, he was a man who was not inferior to James in terms of strength. The moment Iguodala came up to him, Zheng Long felt a huge force.

Iguodala's defensive habits and awareness are very good. While walking on the edge of blocking fouls, he used his body strength to push Zheng Long as much as possible.

but.

Strength alone is useless to Zheng Long.

You still have to have speed!

Iguodala's speed is relatively fast among small forwards, but how can he compare with guards?

Those guards in the league who are known for their speed are Westbrook, Chris Paul, and John Wall.

They could only chase Zheng Long's taillights during the race.

Zheng Long accelerated instantly and successfully got rid of Iguodala who failed to catch him.

Then, easily send the basketball in your hand into the basket.

The Lakers beat the Warriors 2 to 0.

The home fans could not hide their disappointment.

"Iguodala was passed by Zheng Long!"

"There seems to be no player who can defend Zheng Long alone this season."

"Cole. He's a little too taken for granted."

After the goal, Walton looked at Cole on the other side.

steve.

Is this your trump card?

Cole showed no expression, as if this result was within his expectation.

As the championship head coach in 14-15, Cole's understanding of the game and use of players have always been among the best among the 30 head coaches in the league.

He never expected Iguodala to be able to guard against Zheng Long.

Even double-teaming could not strangle Zheng Long to death.

How could Iguodala alone be able to limit that?

Next, the team's offensive end is what Cole really cares about.

When a few rounds have passed.

The Warriors still couldn't restrict Zheng Long, but when they scored frequently on the offensive end, Walton suddenly understood Iguodala's true intention of playing.

Although on the defensive end, the Warriors failed to do better.

But after replacing Zha Pachulia and the addition of Iguodala, the entire Warriors' offense has become smoother.

As an old teammate who has been playing for many years, Iguodala's biggest advantage over Pachulia is that he knows how to make Curry feel comfortable!
The pick-and-roll cooperation with Curry is also extremely tacit.

"Curry passes the ball to Green!"

"Green gave the ball to Iguodala on the wing!"

"Curry passed around the screen and caught Iguodala's pass!"

"Take a three-point shot directly!"

"Have it!"

"Curry scored in double figures in a single quarter!"

"The Warriors' passing and cutting coordination in these rounds is so beautiful!"

"More than halfway through the first quarter, the Lakers 14-17 the Warriors. The Warriors are taking the initiative!"

Seeing Curry's goal, Cole finally smiled slightly on the sidelines.

It's back, and the familiar feeling from the 15-16 season is finally back.

Although Durant has joined this season, due to problems with ball distribution and tactical position adjustment, the Warriors' offensive fluency has not met Cole's expectations.

As the schedule progressed, even after winning against the Spurs, they were still unable to regain the previous feeling.

Nowadays.

After boldly adjusting the lineup and replacing Pachulia with the reliable veteran Iguodala, Iguodala successfully made "Curry" the team's engine rev up again.

When the first quarter ended, the Warriors successfully held on to their lead, 29 to 25, with a 4-point lead.

“The two teams were completely opposite on the court from the last game.”

"The Warriors became the team that stayed ahead."

"In Iguodala's 10 minutes of playing time in the first quarter today, his plus-minus value was as high as +8, ranking first in the team!"

"Cole's adjustment is really clever!"

The entire first quarter.

Walton is looking for ways and lineups to crack Kerr's ball.

Until the second quarter was about to begin, Walton suddenly grabbed Nance Jr., who was about to play.

"Ingram, you stay on the court and play the 3 position."

"Butler, go to position 4 and continue to watch Durant."

"Damn it, give it a try!"

"You like playing with the little ones, right? Let's play with the little ones too!"

"No, I am the fourth child and the first child!"

This strange lineup of Oladipo, Zheng Long, Ingram, Butler, and Jokic is the only answer Walton can think of under the existing tactical training.

When the five Lakers players walked onto the court, Cole was stunned for a moment.

what's the situation?
Is Luke trying to play petty with me?
But Jokic's big center still stayed on the court.

In Cole's opinion.

As long as Jokic is around, the Lakers' overall flexibility will never reach the level of the Warriors' five small teams.

By replacing Nance Jr., the Warriors lost their lead at the height of the basket.

Lost your own fault tolerance.

Moreover, Cole had never seen this lineup when collecting data on the Lakers.

Wharton.

Are you giving up?
Still messing around!
(End of this chapter)