Chapter 853 [Man of Steel, Leading Again]
On October 30, the Clippers defeated the Thunder 114-90 at home.
The Clippers have not allowed their opponents to score more than 100 points in two consecutive games, and the zone defense system is showing off. Gasol was a defensive black hole in the Lakers, but not after joining the Clippers, because defenders rarely let defenders break into the penalty area from the outside, so he only needs to defend his own man.
The most exciting aspect of the game is the matchup between Antetokounmpo and Durant. Antetokounmpo did a very good job of defending Durant alone in the second half. He can always interfere with shooting and will not be easily passed. Although it is related to the battle in the first half. , he also deserves praise.
After the game, Durant commented on Antetokounmpo. "Look at Antetokounmpo, man, this guy is terrifying. I think he's more athletic than me, he's faster than me, he can jump higher, and he'll be stronger than me in the future. "
If you look at his figure, you will find that Antetokounmpo has a bigger frame than Durant. It is basically certain that he will be better at confrontation than Durant in the future. In terms of strength, there is a big gap between the two.
Many of Antetokounmpo's movements will make people feel exaggerated. After all, he has the body of a center to perform the movements of a guard. However, Durant's movements will not feel exaggerated. They are as natural and smooth as a guard, and these are all his actions. Made in the face of defensive pressure. Durant's shooting ability is even better than Antetokounmpo, and he can score 30+ easily.
Durant scored 32 points in this game, which did not affect the game. Westbrook played only 9 minutes in the first quarter before he was injured and had only 2 points and 4 assists. This year, the Thunder still mainly rely on their second young player. They had a slow start and suffered two consecutive defeats.
On the 31st, the Clippers played back-to-back away games against the Lakers, winning 134-91.
Gasol showed off his power and played 33 minutes, scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. He was very active on the offensive end. He could not only pull out to shoot three-pointers, but also attack the basket. He also had a beautiful dream step to open the cloth. Zell scored with a basket.
The Lakers were completely reduced to the bottom of the pack, with rookie big man Embiid retiring for the season. Kobe led Carlos Boozer, who was in serious decline and had poor defense, and fat Glen Davis, Wesley Johnson, Marshall and others. Playing ball cannot pose any threat to the Clippers.
The person on the Lakers who can help Kobe the most is Nick Young. His personal ability has always been very strong. Last season, he averaged 17.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 38.6% from three-point range and hitting 2.1 field goals.
In the preseason, Nick Young even said confidently: "I can beat Kobe Bryant in a one-on-one match, but I don't want him to feel that way, because I still have to play with him. He still has to pass the ball to me, so I They say he can win, but deep down we all know who can win."
Then, Nick Young accidentally injured his thumb while guarding Kobe Bryant during practice. He tried to steal the ball and hit Kobe Bryant's elbow with his hand. After examination, Nick Young was diagnosed with a torn ligament and is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks.
When talking about the reason for Nick Young's injury, Kobe said jokingly: "My body is made of steel, that's why."
After killing the more efficient scorers in the team, Kobe, who was all steel, led the team to three consecutive losses. He made 6 of 15 shots, 1 of 5 three-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws. He scored 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in three quarters. Just got off work.
After this game, Kobe's career total number of missed shots has reached 13,419, surpassing John Havlicek (13,417 missed shots), becoming the player with the most missed shots in NBA history, and was crowned the "Iron King of History" "After that, every game and every shot he makes has the opportunity to surpass himself and set a new record.
However, compared to a single game, Kobe is far behind.
This record belongs to an ancient beast. Joe Folkles made 13 of 55 shots in the regular season against Providence and hit 42 irons, setting a historical record. The old man broke the playoff record 12 days later, shooting 8 of 46 against the Hawks.
The record of "Iron King" means much more to onlookers than to Kobe himself. If you believe that Kobe is an inefficient ball tyrant, then this data is undoubtedly the best proof; but if you believe that Kobe has always been the best offensive option for the Lakers,
Dare to take responsibility, then this data is just proof of his determination.
No matter what, Kobe will still stick to his own philosophy and style of play until the moment he retires.
Kobe also has positive records. Next month he may surpass Jordan and rank third in the history of total scoring, but there is no hope of surpassing the top two unless he plays until he is 40 years old and continues to hold the most points on the team. of shots.
Entering November, the Clippers continued to remain strong. After an 11-game winning streak at the beginning, they suffered an upset loss to the Bulls on the road.
The Clippers have a chance to win and their defense is good, but the players' touch is too poor and they are collectively struggling.
Curry made only 4 of 17 shots, 2 of 10 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He only scored 14 points and 7 assists. Against Aaron Brooks and Kirk Hinrich, he unexpectedly failed to take advantage.
After this month, the Clippers lead the league with a record of 15 wins and 1 loss. Curry's abnormality did not affect him from winning the Western Conference Player of the Month.
In December, the Clippers lost two games, losing to the Nuggets on the road and losing to the Spurs at home.
On December 31, the Clippers beat the Knicks 129-78 at home, creating another massacre of more than 50 points.
The Clippers played with terrifying defensive intensity. No one on the Knicks team scored in double figures except Anthony. Anthony only scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, making 7 of 18 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 6 free throws. .
The worst part is that Tyson Chandler, who was recruited in the summer, was injured and missed 6-8 weeks. The Knicks have a record of 5 wins and 29 losses, ranking last, and they can prepare to rebuild.
ESPN experts' predictions at the beginning of the season began to come true. The Clippers scored much lower than last season, averaging only 112.7 points per game. Their defense was much better, only conceding 98.6 points per game, which allowed them to still win easily.
The Clippers' three-pointers accounted for a significant increase in their attack proportion. They took 86.6 shots in a single game, including 44 three-pointers, accounting for more than half of the total, breaking the historical record. The overall three-point shooting rate reached 38.6%. This is still Danny Green's three-point shooting percentage dropped to 34.4%.
The Clippers' rebounding is also very strong. In addition to the inside and outside rotations, three of the four inside rotations are rebounding experts. Whether Antetokounmpo plays power forward or small forward, his rebounding efficiency is very high. Middleton and Gay on the outside are not bad at rebounding, and even Curry can predict accurately and pick up rebounds from the backcourt to start a fast break.
The Clippers' trident that scores more points on offense is Curry, Gay, and Gasol. Only Curry averages 20+ points per game. Now the Clippers are following a rotation route, with players scoring on average and six scoring in double figures.
Nene had 11 points and 5 rebounds; Middleton had 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists; Draymond Green was often left open and also performed on the offensive end, with 11.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
Danny Green, LaVine, Antetokounmpo, Whiteside and others did not score in double figures because they had little playing time and their efficiency was not low.
Whiteside was simply fooled by Yang Rui, who deliberately controlled his playing time and only played about 15 minutes per game. In this way, when he enters the free market next year, even if a team is willing to bet on his talent, the contract offered will not be high. Probably too big. With an annual salary of tens of millions, he will be considered a middle-class player. It will be too easy for the Clippers to keep him.
Curry once again led the All-Star voting and is expected to win the vote for the third consecutive year. He averaged 32.5 minutes per game, scored 24.6 points, 4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2 steals, shooting 48.2% from the field and 44% from the three-point range. The free throw percentage was 91.4%.
Curry almost entered the 180 club and once again led the regular season MVP list. President Adam Silva is having a headache now. If Curry wins another award, he will be on par with Larry Bird for the third time in a row. Should I give him the award?
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