The competition for No. 1 in the Western Conference is heating up!
The Lakers, who had been first in the Western Conference for more than a month after overtaking the Sonics in January, were overtaken by the Sonics.
When the Lakers defeated the Warriors, their record improved to 48 wins and 13 losses. The SuperSonics had three days of rest after the last time they played against the Lakers. Their record was also 48 wins and 13 losses. The two teams had similar records. The SuperSonics relied on the strength of the Lakers. The team has 2 wins and 1 loss, temporarily ranking first in the Western Conference.
This time the two teams meet, if the Sonics win, they will directly defeat the Lakers to get a one-game lead, and gain the advantage of winning or losing in the regular season. In the end, if the two teams have the same record, The Sonics can also edge the Lakers to the front.
With the top three records in the Western Conference so close and their regular season performances so good, the advantage of winning or losing is very important.
And for the two teams, this game is not just about gaining the advantage between the two teams. For the Spurs, David Robinson played particularly violently after the All-Star weekend. After the All-Star weekend, he averaged 26.2 points and 12 points per game. 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 blocks. Since February 25th, they have won 8 consecutive games. The record has reached 47 wins and 14 losses. They are firmly behind. After the entire All-Star Weekend until now, the Spurs have a record of 12 wins. 1 loss, catching up with the previous disadvantage in one go.
With such a situation, the noble and cool Lakers fans also became nervous.
At 6:40 in the evening on March 14, when the Sonics, who were about to battle the Lakers, entered the court at the Great Western Forum Arena, the scene was filled with manic boos that were rare in the regular season.
Among them, when Sean Kemp and Payton entered the stadium, the boos reached a boiling point!
? ? 4 days ago, the Lakers lost to the SuperSonics on the road by 7 points.
After the game, Kemp, who performed well that night, said proudly after the game: "Comparing that rookie with me is humiliating. His score is very high, but he is just a system player and a softie. The pitcher, when he plays against a good team, he behaves the way he plays, he's a softie."
Zhang Hao's response in the interview was: "He is right. I am very lucky. I have always had top point guards passing the ball for me since I entered the NBA. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to score such a high score. I think he should I¡¯m jealous of having such a good point guard next to me.¡±
The player that Lakers fans hate the most right now is Kemp.
Look at Zhang Hao, what a gentleman, how humble, how low-key
From the perspective of their own filters, Lakers fans feel that Kemp is an arrogant, arrogant and rude villain. This is the impression Kemp has always given people, so Lakers fans booed Kemp the most.
Kemp¡¯s remarks failed to affect Zhang Hao, but offended Ewing, David Robinson, Pippen and others, not to mention the praise.
As for Zhang Hao¡¯s remarks, before, when Payton first saw the news, he just curled his lips and smiled. Now, it¡¯s different!
f50! That rookie actually drove an F50!
He also saw that car when he went to buy a car before. It was limited to 349 units worldwide. As an NBA superstar, the dealer in Seattle was willing to sell it to him without an appointment.
But it¡¯s too expensive. The price of this car has doubled since it was released last year, which is almost equal to all the salary he got after tax this season. Although he just signed a big contract, he will get 5 times this season¡¯s salary next season. Salary, but he still couldn't bear it.
So he settled for the next best thing and bought the Ferrari F355 that Ferrari launched at the same time last year As a result, just a few days after he picked up the car, he came to Los Angeles and saw Zhang Hao driving that F50.
Thinking of how a few days ago, I deliberately showed off loudly when Zhang Hao passed by
Originally, Payton was just trying to bully the rookies and use a car that the rookies were reluctant to buy to psychologically attack Zhang Hao Now, Payton is really eyeing Zhang Hao!
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Every time he steps on the court, Zhang Hao will be full of enthusiasm.
Originally, losing to an opponent, and just 4 days ago, will more or less cause some negative emotions among the players of the losing team.
During the warm-up, the Lakers players also had such emotions.
However, after entering the stadium and feeling Zhang Hao¡¯s enthusiasm for the game, the negative emotions of his teammates were greatly relieved.
Rather, the moment was enhanced by the focus brought by losing.
Zhang Hao was very excited to play against a strong team like the SuperSonics, but his expression was very calm.
After Del Harris finished his final emphasis before the game, he rubbed his head, which was aching due to not sleeping well for a few days, and looked at Zhang Hao's calm expression. Although he didn't like this face, it was better than what he thoughtHis height, alertness, and flexibility are all very strong, and he just avoided his steal.
The Sonics' pace is brisk, and George Karl's team will not be slow. If it hadn't been beaten by the Nuggets two years ago, George Karl would have used the rim-protecting center Er with mediocre athleticism. Vin-Johnson.
Similar to the Lakers, the Sonics have a lot of people who can pass the ball. Four of the five starters averaged 2+ assists per game. As soon as Payton advanced to the center circle, he saw that his teammates had the opportunity to cut in and initiate an attack. He was about to go out. The ball stopped!
He saw the person guarding the top arc on the opposite side was Zhang Hao!
Wherever you can't help it, the tool man Mr. Gentleman is online again.
Pass! Blow him up!
Originally, Payton didn¡¯t have much resentment about losing to the Lakers in the first round last season. They lost in the first round despite winning 63 games last season. His hatred for the Nuggets lasts forever.
But, just now, he was humiliated by Zhang Hao!
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I finally signed a big contract with an annual salary of tens of millions and bought a Ferrari to show off, but I was slapped in the face.
"I'm so embarrassed, I have to find my place on the court!"
When Payton ignored his teammates' opportunities and advanced beyond the three-point line, an even more angry scene occurred!
He thought of his little brother who was humiliated by Zhang Hao - Jason Kidd.
??Also reminded of the defense they faced against the Nuggets in the first round of 1994
Zhang Hao retreated from the top arc and took a big step to defend!
Payton was furious, and then an even more angry scene appeared - the rookie on the opposite side seemed to feel that he hadn't let go far enough, and took another step back to the free throw line
Rather than hesitating like Jason Kidd, Payton pulled up a three-pointer and shot directly when Kemp was close to the basket
Two years ago, in the first round because he had no three-point ability at all and his season's three-point shooting percentage was 20%, Payton learned from the painful experience and worked hard to practice three-pointers after being hacked eight times in the first round. Last year, he made little progress, but this year, There is already a 33% three-point shooting rate and an average of 1.2 three-pointers per game.
Before there was a fierce confrontation at the beginning, he should still be sure of the three-pointer in a wide gap, just like training.
But the mood swings were too great. When I shot, I aimed correctly, but the force of the throw was too strong!
The ball hit the neck of the basket and bounced high!
Payton¡¯s shot timing is good. When Kemp is moving inside, his teammates will still have a chance to rush if he can¡¯t make the shot.
But Campbell got in timely and blocked Kemp who was accelerating towards the board. Payton could only pin his hopes on another inside man, Earvin Johnson Then he saw Zhang Hao turn from the free throw line and jump into the paint. Irvin Johnson took the ball off his head!
The front is empty, the three frontcourt players on the opposite side are all on the baseline, and there are two inside lines between the Magician Zhang Hao grabbed the rebound and immediately made a judgment and launched a counterattack!
Irvin Johnson hugged Zhang Hao and threw him to the ground. Tactical foul!
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