pinnacle swinger

Chapter 168 Christmas Opening Match

Losing to the Raptors in the preseason is no big deal. Everyone knows that the 76ers focus on training.

The middle of December passed, which meant that 12 was coming to an end. Fang Chuxia finished another semester of classes, and went to Philadelphia to live with Tang Wenlong during the winter vacation. The two of them were sweetly tired of being together.

On Christmas Eve, the league launched the traditional Christmas game, which is also the opener of the shortened season.

The first game was last season's championship matchup between the Heat and the Mavericks, at the Mavericks' home court.The Heat took a deep breath and went all out in this game. Although it was only the first game of the regular season, they played with the intensity of the finals.

Tang Wenlong, as the current star of the league, has a huge market in China behind him. Naturally, he was also scheduled for the opening game. In the third game, the 76ers played against the Trail Blazers.

The home of the 76ers, the Blazers came from afar.

On the evening of the 25th, the 76ers Wachovia Center Arena was brightly lit. Philadelphia fans were delighted to wait for the opening of the team's regular season. They were full of confidence in the new season.

The 76ers' own camera was shooting shots outside the arena, and randomly found a few Philadelphia fans, their faces were painted with oil paint that marked the Philadelphia icon, and they held various colored light sticks in their hands, shouting loudly at the camera. grimace.

"We believe in the rise of Philadelphia, Tang Wenlong is an incredible player!" Someone among the fans said.

In the locker room before the game, Tang Wenlong prepared his clothes for the game.

In winter, the temperature is a bit low. In addition to the regular competition clothes of shorts and shorts, he also added a set of sports training clothes with long pants and long pants. He pulled up the zipper of the clothes, took out his mobile phone and started playing.

"Apple's new mobile phone is good, but it's a bit small." Gasol's newly arranged locker is next to Tang Wenlong, where Nocioni used to be.

"Yes, this new product is pretty good. It doesn't jam at all, and it's very beautiful." Tang Wenlong smiled and turned the phone upside down. The 4S in his hand was as small as a Nokia.

"The Blazers are also quite unlucky. A guy as strong as Brand is actually knocked down by injuries. The injuries are more serious than tigers." Gasol sighed, admiring his opponent tonight with regret.

Tang Wenlong said: "Yes, I was still in high school at that time, and I saw Roy's rhythm change. When he was the most terrifying, he could do 7 to 8 fake moves in one breakthrough. Even now, I still do it. not."

"I just remember the time he fought against the Rockets, he was really big-hearted." Gasol laughed.

"Now LaMarcus Aldridge is the boss of the team. This guy's straight-arm jumper is a bit of the demeanor of Tianzun back then."

"This guy is also difficult to guard. His height and wingspan are very good. Fortunately, his low-post skills are average, otherwise he can average a lot of points per game."

Tang Wenlong said with a smile, "But he seems to have 21+9 last season, which is pretty good."

The 76ers players sat on their chairs and chatted with their teammates. After less than half an hour, the staff notified them that it was time to warm up.

Imperial TV broadcasted the game live at 8:[-] a.m. capital time.

In the studio, Director Zhang is very familiar with the 76ers' summer operations, "This summer, the 76ers have made a lot of moves. They signed David West and Marc Gasol on the inside, which made up for the [-]ers at once. Lembert and Thaddeus Young go blank."

Yang Jian was partnering with Director Zhang, and he then asked: "Director Zhang, can you analyze the difference between Dalembert and Marc Gasol, and the difference between Thaddeus Young and David?" -West's different?"

"Of course, they are all players with different styles. For example, Dalembert, although he can run and jump, he is not short in the paint, and can contribute 1.5 blocks in no night, but he is not as good as Gaso Jr. Compared with Gasol, it is obvious that the role of the inside barrier is a bit smaller. Gasol Jr. belongs to the kind of defender with a ton of inside. The biggest difference from his brother is that he is very tough and has a very high ball quotient."

Director Zhang is talking endlessly here, the 76ers and Trail Blazers on the court have made all the pre-match preparations.

Tang Wenlong pressed his legs, and Wesley Matthews came to defend him. In the Blazers lineup, the third-year student Matthews was already the most stable outside firepower output point.

At the same time, his defense has also been praised by experts, and the attitude of the young man is very good.

Trail Blazers starting lineup: point guard Raymond - Felton, shooting guard Wesley - Matthews, small forward Gerald - Wallace, power forward Aldridge, center Marcus - Camby.

The two sides jumped the ball, Aldridge was the first to touch the basketball, and the Blazers had the first wave of possession.

Tang Wenlong stood on tiptoe, stepped back to defend in small steps, looked left and right, then followed Matthews to the 45-degree position, watching Felton advance with the ball.

Felton gave the ball to Matthews. After the Blazers ran inside, Aldridge blocked David West in the low post. Felton lobbed the ball and Aldridge caught it with one hand. Basketball, and then form a low singles look.

The distance from the basket is only more than three meters. Aldridge has a high degree of confidence in this position. He leaned on his back, turned around suddenly, took a step to dribble, and made a half-turned jump shot.

As if his arms stretched into the sky, West couldn't cover them at all, he could only cover his eyes.

Aldridge was disturbed and missed the jumper. Pau Gasol took Camby under the basket, and Tang Wenlong rushed in and took the rebound.

"Fast attack!" Tang Wenlong yelled loudly, turned around and passed Matthews who had subconsciously pulled out the ball, and then sent the ball one step away, followed by his body, and launched a fast attack!
Tang Wenlong combined man and ball, and after avoiding Matthews' delay, he quickly rushed to the frontcourt position.

In the frontcourt, only Felton was left to defend alone. He bit the bullet and hid under the basket. During the fast break, defending the ball is useless, the key is to attract people.

Iguodala caught up and made a diagonal 45 cut, and Tang Wenlong threw the ball into the air.

Iguodala caught it with both hands, and turned his hands into a one-handed dunk!
With a sound of "clang", Wachovia Center boiled, the first sports game score of the new season, the first dunk of the new season, and the first alley-oop of the new season!

Tang Wenlong smiled and high-fived Iguodala who came back from the defense. Although Iguodala was the one who dunked in the end, 80.00% of the credit for the ball should belong to him who grabbed the defensive rebound and advanced fast.

Subsequently, the Blazers were disturbed by Matthews' offense, the rebound was taken by Gasol, and Lowry made a layup after falling to the position.

One minute later, the 1ers played an 76-8 opening spurt at home, and the Blazers requested a timeout.

Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan frowned deeply, the 76ers are very strong.
(End of this chapter)