Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

After beating the Wizards, the Lakers' schedule has entered a period of calm.

It's not considered a health regimen, but Li Shengli's playing time has been reduced again.

It's just that the decrease is relative. Li Shengli's average of 36 minutes per game is still at the top of the current stage among big centers, and his endurance is amazing. Of course, O'Neal is also playing, and even plays more than Li Shengli.

As for Olajuwon, Ewing, and Robinson.

Due to varying degrees of injuries, the time was reduced to about 32 minutes, which simultaneously and simultaneously set a new low for the three of them after their peak period. This means that all three of them are approaching the end time. At the same time, Jin Jin, who represents the top center power in the league, The Indian generals will be handed over to Li Shengli, O'Neal, Mourning and others.

Back to the Lakers...

Since playing the Wizards, the subsequent schedule has been much smoother, but the record is still improving.

After all, it is easy to beat a weak team, and there are back and forth against strong teams. Until the end of the regular season, the team ranked first in the Western Conference. The only bad news is... Lakers offensive power forward Campbell ranked No. 1 before the end. Suffered a serious ankle injury in seven games.

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The regular season progressed quickly.

The Lakers finished the last game with a record of 65 wins and 17 losses, ranking first in the league and achieving a home bonus point that Harris prepared for the Finals.

In fact, the team's training was as usual. After all, the playoffs are the highlight of every season, and the afternoon of the second day after the final game... When the team's main training was about to end that day, Li Shengli and Kobe Bryant , Ben, and Crotty got together and sat side by side next to the training ground to rest.

"Li, can Campbell still play in the playoffs?" Ben wiped his sweat.

"Damn it, don't dump it. Damn it, you dumped it all on me!" Kobe, who was sitting next to Ben, was so disgusted that he leaned over to Li Shengli and said, "What do you care about Campbell, the coach in the last few games?" Didn't I train Sean Lukes? With Lee here, it doesn't matter who plays power forward."

"It's the same shit. I'll go up to the center. The power forward has to have some offense. Campbell's not here and Lukes can't go up against him." Ben threw another stinky sweat at Kobe, who almost got angry.

"Can you please stop bullying Kobe!" Li Shengli glared at Ben.

"Damn it, it's obvious that he disliked me first, don't keep protecting him like this, am I not a human being?" Big Ben burst out emotionally and kicked the jealousy away, while Kobe raised his head in provocation and felt his back straighten. .

"Okay, even a big thing can cause trouble for a long time. Listen to Li!" Crotty frowned and helped Kobe fight back with his sweat. He didn't worry about Kobe being impatient. After all, he usually made trouble like this when nothing happened. .

"Hmm..." Li Shengli pondered for two seconds and said: "Injuries are normal. It can't always be because the opponent is short of players. Let's keep going. Moreover, Campbell had some problems with his right ankle before. If the problem is exposed early, the better to find a solution early."

"Actually, if I really want to say it... our situation hasn't gotten much worse. To play against the Jazz or the Bulls, you have to invest in big money. Campbell's offensive end is not irreplaceable, and the effect is even less than acceptable, and Kobe can still be on the outside. As we fight, you will be able to tell after the first round.”

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First round of the playoffs?

Hearing Li Shengli mention this, Kobe shook his head and sighed, because their first-round opponent was the Rockets...replicating the Spurs' predicament last season. The Big Three took turns recovering from injuries, and the team's record dropped directly to the Western Conference. eighth.

It's just that the record in the Western Conference is severely polarized. The eighth-place Rockets have 41 wins, while the ninth-place Kings have only 27. Therefore, the Rockets will always be eighth no matter how they play. They can't catch up with those in front, and they won't be beaten by those behind. catch up.

As for the playoff groupings...

The first Lakers VS the eighth Rockets.

The second Jazz VS the seventh Timberwolves.

Third Supersonics VS Sixth Suns.

The fourth Trail Blazers VS the fifth Spurs.

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"Okay, we are missing a Campbell, but the Rockets..."

"There will be no shortage!" Li Shengli said firmly: "In the last ten games of the regular season, Olajuwon and the three of them didn't play much, just to accumulate strength for the playoffs. If they can't hold it back, even if they die..."

"You want to die on the field too?" Da Ben felt so heroic.

"The other two people have rings, but Barkley... I feel like he would rather die on the court than be eliminated in the first round." Kobe also felt a little sad, but fortunately, the blame for ruthlessly torturing a group of old guys was Li Shengli. Hold on.

In fact, the Rockets' poor record is only due to the absence of the Big Three, but their playoff capabilities are not necessarily as strong as the previous ones.

This situation is somewhat similar to the eighth Lakers last season, but the difference is... they will encounter the Lakers in the first round. It may not be that difficult to beat the Jazz, but the Rockets' regular season record collapse is the first to create a wave of hellish difficulties for themselves. wheel.

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The last game of the regular season is played on April 19, and the first game of the first round of the playoffs is scheduled for the 23rd. The Lakers' training sessions have become targeted exercises that simulate Rockets tactics.

As for the Lakers management...

West and Magic were like leaders who went to the countryside to express condolences to the masses, and were cordially concerned about the training situation of the team's players, especially Li Shengli... He basically only had to carry two kilograms of eggs, fifty kilograms of rice, and a barrel of oil. Ask again Li Shengli, would you like a new cotton quilt?

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"Li, fight hard, you are our future!"

"Baby, I have prepared the championship bonus for you. Remember to bring the championship with you to collect it."

Magic clenched his fists, hoping to see the Lakers' dynasty reestablished; West knew the power of inducements to Li Shengli; and Li Shengli was speechless... He didn't even have eggs, rice, or cotton quilts, so the two of them brought Come over with your mouth open, at least you should express your gratitude.

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Maybe I feel that the condolences are not strong enough.

West also personally invited all the old guys from Li Shengli's base camp. After all, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of his own, and Thompson is Li Shengli's number one. As for Baylor...

In view of his ridiculous experience in the finals, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar refused to allow him to come.

Although the Americans don't believe this very much, the top chef at the base camp, Ma Qiangdong and Ma Baishao, believes in it. He helps Li Shengli worship more than 300 gods every day. After all, Li Shengli has a smooth journey.

This made the old guys in the base camp feel a mysterious power from the east, and they were convinced that Baylor... going to the Lakers' home court was unlucky, very unlucky. After all, they planned to stay in Los Angeles and act as off-court cheerleaders.

Senior cheerleaders?

To be honest, Li Shengli was afraid that these old guys would twist their waists.

But on the other hand... there is a reason for the Lakers' extraordinary enthusiasm.

Because at least three championship flags must be raised on the throne of a dynasty. Although there is no rigid standard, the three championships do represent the most powerful dominance of an era, and the establishment of a dynasty and the Lakers has already taken the first step.