Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

On the 5th, the Los Angeles Lakers arrived in Dallas.

This shortened season is a test for most teams. Although every team is in good health, there are fewer games and more opportunities for upsets. It is not impossible for a strong team that has stabilized the playoffs to overturn. Of course... this still excludes the top teams, such as the Lakers.

The Lakers didn't spend much money on their lineup this season. At least it's compared to last season. But if you compare the lineup... they won the championship without Campbell last season. With the addition of Barkley and Rodman this season, they will only be stronger and better. will be weaker.

As for this game against the Mavericks.

Everyone in the Lakers is waiting to see how much the Lakers' combat effectiveness will improve in the new season.

It's not just the Lakers themselves. As the leader of the Western Conference and the favorite to win the championship, almost the entire league is waiting for the effective information conveyed by this game to study possible ways to stop the Lakers.

As for the fans...

Great enthusiasm has been accumulated during the long layoff, and on the day of the special opening game, there were 13 games involving 26 teams. Almost every game was full, and the same was true for Dallas' home court at this time.

The Lakers want to test the level of improvement above the old lineup.

This is especially true for the Mavericks, with a new main lineup, a new head coach, and new tactics.

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In the afternoon, the Lakers went to the visiting team's training ground at the home of the Mavericks to warm up.

To be honest, in addition to this familiar home court, the Mavericks' personnel are all brand new. The four players who made it to the finals in one fell swoop were successfully disintegrated under the efficient operation of Mavericks general manager Tobey. The current team... Li Shengli knows Nash who transferred from the Suns, and Ceballos who left the Lakers.

Ceballos was in a worse situation. As soon as he left the Lakers, he reached the top. However, he was troubled by injuries after moving to the Suns and Mavericks. He signed a minimum salary contract this season.

Nash left a deep impression on Li Shengli. After all, his free throws were really... very unhygienic.

In addition, Li Shengli from the Mavericks was basically unfamiliar with him, and until the game time in the evening, the atmosphere in the Lakers' locker room was very good, people were talking and laughing, and they were basically familiar with each other from the team training in the past few days.

Here Barkley pinned his last hope.

Rodman felt that he was finally out of danger, which confirmed the saying that the most dangerous place is the safest place, because Li Shengli is the biggest danger.

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After waiting for a while, Harris arranged today's starting lineup.

Different from before, Ben did not get the starting lineup. After all, Barkley is here. Among the other four people, Li Shengli and Kobe Bryant will undoubtedly remain unchanged. Nick and Fox are also on the list. Apart from Barkley, this lineup is The Lakers' most regular starter.

However, it is wrong to insist on equating Barkley and Campbell because their styles are different.

Campbell was sent away from the original lineup. West and the others were considering strengthening a fourth position with height and a stable mid-range shot. Li Shengli could play hard and release the offensive ability of the fourth position. However, the fourth position in the mid-range shot Instead of waiting, what was waiting was Barkley, a short and strong forward with a height of 198.

As a result, the Lakers' internal play style changed accordingly.

You know, in his peak period, Barkley just sat back and pushed inside. He had comprehensive skills and strong singles ability. The effect of offensive deterrence was... the opponent was unable to form an effective double team, which amplified Li Shengli's unsolvable low post. singles.

As for whether it will greatly reduce Kobe's role?

Just kidding, the best rebounders in the league are basically on the Lakers. Li Shengli, Barkley, and Rodman all have records of 30+ rebounds, and even the ones who recently added emergency training are not much different.

When the inside was crowded and the offense was unfavorable, the treatment that Kobe could enjoy would make Jordan shed tears. After all, Jordan at his peak had never had so many rebounding monsters gathered around him.

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Until the staff informs you to come on stage.

The Lakers army walked out of the locker room, and the starters released by the Mavericks...center Sean Bradley, power forward Dirk Nowitzki, small forward AC Green, shooting guard Michael Finley, point guard Steve Nash.

There is basically nothing to say about this lineup, except that the height of the lineup is amazing.

Bradley is 2.29 meters tall, Dirk Nowitzki is 2.13 meters tall, Green is 2.06 meters tall, and Finley, who plays guard at 2.01 meters tall, is all taller than Barkley. It is especially obvious when he comes on the court, but Li Shengli has nothing to worry about. ...Because the Lakers are not afraid of positional battles at all.

It was calm before the start.

When the referee signaled both sides to prepare for a midfield jump ball, Li Shengli and Bradley came together, and Bradley was embarrassed... After Li Shengli left, he pushed up to the Mavericks' center position, but the problem here in Dallas was Fans always compare him with Li Shengli.

The result, of course, was that he was completely beaten.

As for today's scene, he was really panicked and in a very responsible mood. He didn't even speak when he was face to face with Li Shengli. His expression was quite serious and strange. He wanted to prove something.

Beep!

The moment the referee threw the ball, Bradley took off and tried to win the jump ball first. He is tall and has long arms. He is very confident in the jump ball. The success rate of jump balls in the past shows that few people in the league can fight for it. Pass him, and this time...

Is it okay to ride on a horse?

As soon as Bradley took off, Li Shengli flew up with a pop. The abnormal speed of the bullet made his balls hurt, and the first offense in the game was from the Lakers.

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Nick, who was in possession of the ball, slowly advanced to the frontcourt, and there was no need to think about passing the ball, because Bradley couldn't let go at all. Li Shengli waved from a low position and got the ball. He lowered his back, sat down and hit the penalty area.

It is definitely not wise to play mid-range shots with Bradley. After all, he is nearly 2.3 meters tall, but his confrontation is really poor because of his high center of gravity. There is no need for Li Shengli to exploit his weaknesses and avoid his strengths. Even this kind of post-up play is worse than that of ordinary centers. Be relaxed.

Boom!

Li Shengli pushed to the basket, turned around and dunked. There was no decent reaction from the audience. After all, Dallas fans were familiar with Li Shengli, and the Lakers were used to this kind of extreme brutality, so no one took it seriously.

As for Mavericks…

Steve Nash has already seen this kind of cruelty during his time with the Suns. The other veterans are also clear. Even Bradley, the victim, has a normal face, but Dirk Nowitz, who made his NBA debut today, Guys are going crazy.

Damn it? !

what is this?

The NBA, which represents the highest level of basketball competition in the world, can still experience such a level of crushing. What's even more bizarre is... the Lakers didn't show any surprise, even their own teammates are used to it?

"Dirk, why are you standing there, attack!" Nash received the serve and advanced slowly.

"I...I'm just a little bit..."

"Okay, don't make a fuss." Bradley and Nowitzki ran towards the frontcourt together. Then he thought about it, as the big brother, it was necessary to remind the newcomer, so he added: "That guy first Don't touch it, because it will be very troublesome if you don't know the scale well. Just keep an eye on Barkley. Maybe he will hit me... Well, after hitting me, he got bored and stopped hitting me, so he didn't hit me in the second quarter. This is our chance, brother!”

ah?

Chance?

I have a chance, sir!

The chance turns out to be that they are bored of beating you and don't want to fight anymore?

Nowitzki was really stupid this time. His outlook instantly collapsed. He felt like the world was going crazy. He really didn’t know what kind of mood Bradley must be in to say such helpless words just for the opening scene?