Chapter 179 Explosion at the Beginning

A whistle blew.

When the referee threw the ball to a high point, Li Shengli and Robinson jumped at the same time, but Robinson touched the ball first and pushed it to the back.

Lost the opening jump ball?

Li Shengli felt a burst of pressure. He had tried his best in that jump just now, and the time was good. But what he didn't expect was that Robinson's reaction speed was too fast.

Without allowing him to think too much, the Spurs launched the first wave of offense in the game.

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Point guard Vinny DeNagro just joined the Spurs this season, averaging 7.4 points and 4 assists per game.

This data is really not good enough, but Denagro was able to start this game, which shows that the Spurs are not good on the outside.

Fortunately, Dale Ellis has given the Spurs a shot in the arm. He also joined this season and became a starter. He currently averages 16.3 points per game and shoots 49.9% from the field.

First round attack.

It was these two people who started the game. Denagro broke through to Ellis who was open in the corner, and Ellis made a jump shot.

The chance was okay, but Ellis missed the first ball. At the same time, the rebounding confrontation under the basket also began.

Because the Jazz were on the defensive side, Li Shengli took the first step and blocked Robinson with his back. In this first strength confrontation, both of them were stunned for a moment.

Robinson's lower body strength exploded and he wanted to squeeze away from Li Shengli, but his previously invincible strength met his opponent at this moment. He... couldn't squeeze away?

Li Shengli's side also exploded with strength in his lower limbs. While stabilizing his body, he pressed his center of gravity back. However, Robinson's strength was very strong. He... couldn't get stuck?

The confrontation lasted only a moment.

The two people who were in a stalemate knew they couldn't wait any longer. Fortunately, Li Shengli was in a better position than Robinson. If nothing else, he could get the board!

However, Robinson... did not take off in a hurry. Taking advantage of Li Shengli's center of gravity to press back, he exploded with all his strength and pushed his center of gravity back.

In an instant, the situation reversed.

Li Shengli, who was still in a good position, instinctively adjusted his center of gravity and took off a step slower. But with this slow step, Robinson had already grabbed the rebound and launched a second attack before he landed, dunking and scoring.

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2 points, 1 rebound!

Li Shengli's mission was already on the way to explode. Crotty on the sidelines clenched his fists, but what was a bit weird was...Jerry Sloan smiled happily.

The task he gave Li Shengli had no hard and fast rules in terms of statistics. Just hold down Robinson. It seemed simple but was actually very difficult. The most difficult thing was to limit Robinson's score to single digits within 24 minutes.

Now, one-fifth of the way to mission failure has passed.

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The Jazz counterattacked. After Stockton broke through, he did not choose to distribute the ball and decisively scored 2 points.

On the Spurs' second attack, Li Shengli was pulled out of the penalty area. Spurs small forward Sean Elliott drove to the basket. Malone was unable to cover up and was hit again.

It's the Jazz's turn to attack again.

This time, Li Shengli stood in the high post, and Stockton passed by. He received the ball and rushed into the penalty area. Although Spurs power forward Antoine Carr was on defense, he still easily got away. Jumping hook.

boom!

The ball missed and his slap was blocked by Robinson and flew out of bounds. Li Shengli... was blocked!

At this time, the Alamodome burst into cheers, because their core player Robinson performed well in the opening game, and even more because it was the Jazz's new starting center, Li Shengli, who was in the limelight.

Since the debut of the Jazz's new lineup, the entire Western Conference seems to have smelled something unusual. Many professional ball commentators and retired superstar commentators are optimistic about the changes Li Shengli has brought to the Jazz, and they are also optimistic about the Jazz's performance this season.

However, both sides attacked and defended in the opening game. Li Shengli and Robinson were at a complete disadvantage in the confrontation. It couldn't even be described as a disadvantage, because if they continued at this pace, Li Shengli would definitely be... exploded.

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Robinson had 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 block. All of Li Shengli's statistics were 0, and he was blocked after taking 1 shot.

Is this still a joke?

The so-called task of locking Robinson is just like farting!

To be honest, it is not that Li Shengli has never encountered tough situations, but he was beaten like this at the beginning. It would be false to say that he was not frustrated. And listening to the cheers of the Spurs at home, he felt even more uncomfortable and aggrieved.

He can accept the gap between him and the top center, but he can't be beaten like this!

Jerry Sloan probably understood Li Shengli's mood. Although the game lasted less than 2 minutes, he still cheerfully called a timeout. When he returned to the sidelines, Crotty handed him a bottle of water. I want to say something but don’t know what to say.

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"Li, you don't seem to be performing well today?" Malone was happy. He didn't mean to be sarcastic, but seeing Li Shengli faltered in Robinson's hands, he thought it was a good thing. After all... everyone falters sometimes, and rookies The difference from the veteran is here.

Rookies will have an explosive mentality, but veterans can hold their own.

"Karl, don't be so boring." Stockton glanced at Malone with disgust. "It's only been two minutes since the game started. Lee, calm down and don't be anxious. I'll feed you the ball later and hit Robinson on the head." several."

The relationship between the three evil spirits is heating up very quickly, and you can hear it from the conversation. Li Shengli listened to Ma Long's ridicule and looked at Crotty, and his heart ached.

Only Jerry Sloan, Li Shengli, and Crotty knew about the task of blocking Robinson. Malone and Stockton did not know about it, so Crotty whispered a few words to Li Shengli while passing the water.

"Li, it doesn't matter. You play normally and don't be affected by other things. This opportunity to play... I don't want it! We are all first-year rookies and we still have many opportunities." Crotty's mood was very complicated. I am eager to appear, but on the other hand, I feel that this ghost task is a bit difficult.

You don't want it anymore?

Why don't you just say you don't want it?

Li Shengli was a little angry because before the mission was declared a failure, Crotty was discouraging him. This was very inconsistent with the ferocity and violence he showed when he hit the Wasp and crushed Johnson on the head.

"Fart, what do you mean by a first-year rookie? Should you be fucked in the first year? What do you mean there are still many opportunities? How many opportunities can you have?" Li Shengli didn't like Crotty's seemingly comforting, but actually discouraging words. And it was necessary for him to give Crotty another try.

"Tell me, Crotty, do you want this chance to play?"

"Li, I think..."

"You tell me whether you want it or not. Where's all this nonsense?" Li Shengli interrupted Crotty, "If you say you want it, I'll give it to you. Don't worry about whether I can do it or not. That's my business."

"I want!"

"Okay, leave the rest to me, you can warm up and get ready."

Li Shengli didn't know if he could do it. However, things in this world are like this. If you don't do it, there is no chance. Only if you do it, you will have a chance. Although this kind of statement is no longer popular, the truth is still correct.

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As soon as the pretentiousness started to show up here, Malone and Stockton were having fun. They didn't know Li Shengli's mission, so they were confused.

"Did you see, John, this guy Lee has already started educating the substitute players." Malone whispered to Stockton.

"So what, Li has this powerful education substitute, and... can you stop being so boring? Don't you think it's shameful to eavesdrop on other people's conversations?"

"It's okay, look at Ferhenris, this kid is the one who is disgraceful!"

Malone reminded him, and Stockton looked at Jane Ferhenris, who looked like an elf with her ears upright, and awkwardly nodded in agreement with Malone.

At this moment, Fernris's ears really stood up, because the starting lineup was not stable. He felt threatened by Crotty, but he didn't listen to everything, and listened intermittently... Li Shengli wanted Crotty to Come on Dee!

What is the specific operation method?

Ferhenris didn't know, but he knew one thing. Crotty came on the field. Wasn't it obvious that he was going to replace him?

For a moment, the prick-eared elf Fernris felt panicked. The more he looked at Li Shengli, the angrier he became. However, he did not dare to say a harsh word, so he could only curse in his heart...

Li Shengli, you are such a bully.