legendary point guard

The past month has been perfect for both Legend and Xiao Ai, thank you to everyone! Please recommend votes and guaranteed monthly tickets!

——

"Haha, haha, I knew I knew Wood would be able to do it. You read that right. Yes, he did it again. This is an opportunity that comes from absolutely perfect tactical coordination. Look at this movement. It's really

It's great. Continuous screens made everything possible. This is the product of the team. Although it doesn't look as perfect or heroic as the previous singles, we still can't deny that this is a good result. Led by Wood Lin, who is born with a big heart.

Orlando took away the victory under the noses of Los Angeles people." Charles Barkley smiled exaggeratedly.

Barkley's exaggerated expression was in sharp contrast to the expressions of Lakers fans and players on the court. Kobe, who was at the top of the key, had his hands on his hips and looked at Lin Sen, who was being embraced by his teammates in celebration.

He had been waiting for three seasons after leaving that big fat man. He didn't want to carry that damn second-in-command title. Now he finally had strong teammates. He wanted to start his new season with a good start, but he didn't expect it.

This is the result.

Fortunately, losing only the first game of the new season will not affect the team's entire season, let alone his desire to win the championship.

Kobe shook his head and glanced at his wife Vanessa and his beloved daughter sitting on the sidelines, then turned and walked to the bench.

"The result was disappointing for the Los Angeles Lakers, but it was a wonderful game for the fans, and it also allowed both sides to know where they should strengthen and improve. This is just the beginning of a long journey of 82 regular season games.

, it is important to play well in every subsequent game." Kenny Smith concluded.

"Okay, Kenny, I admit you are right. This is just the beginning of the new season, but I think this game must have attracted the attention of many teams, such as Houston, Boston, and of course San Antonio and Cleveland. This game is

As a key observation of the team, personally speaking, Orlando played better and felt better in this game. We can obviously feel that the operation of the entire Orlando team is much better than last season. Of course, not only

Just the arrangement of the last key ball is completely different from last season's relying more on Wood's offensive methods, which was far from enough, to score points in isolation.

Of course, I want to know what the coaching staff thought when they saw Wood's mid-range shooting in the game, haha, wow. Wood walked to the sideline and seemed to say hello to his rumored girlfriends." Charles Barkley watched.

Said on the sidelines.

The reporters in the media area couldn't wait to raise their cameras. This is undoubtedly an additional benefit for them.

However, Lin Sen disappointed them because Lin Sen simply said a few words and left.

"I bet it won't be that simple. If we follow them, we will definitely get what we want."

"I think so too. Some time ago in Hong Kong we could only listen to other people's reports and didn't know the specifics of the matter. That situation was really bullshit. Think about Natalie Portman being pregnant and Woodetta going to find out.

Other women, if we find real evidence, we will definitely be able to set fire to them."

"Yes, no doubt."

The reporters in the media area were determined to follow, but in the end they were disappointed because Lin Sen did not leave the hotel at all until the team left Los Angeles and returned to Orlando.

This focus battle left fans with endless aftertaste, and the players from both sides also did not let the topic end.

Kobe Bryant, who played the entire game and scored a game-high 47 points in 40 minutes, said in an interview with reporters in the locker room after the game: "Wood played a good game. They won the game, but it was only temporary.

, I’ll hit him back next time in Orlando.”

At the same time, Kobe also expressed his dissatisfaction with the poor performance of starting center Anzu Bynum: "I think he is not young anymore. He should learn how to face the game and face his own emotions. What the team needs is help rather than a burden.

"

Kobe also responded to the fact that he only hit 15 goals in 36 shots in the game: "No one wants to take so many shots if they can, and no one wants to play for so long. My touch is a bit better on defense.

It’s not good, but even then I still have to shoot, but fortunately we are just getting started and everything will be fine.”

What's exciting is that there are rumors that after Kobe Bryant and the team's general manager Mitch Kupchak once again expressed their intention to trade Anzu Bynum to introduce players who are more suitable for the team, but Kupchak later denied it.

This statement.

As the winner, the Orlando Magic are in a good mood. Ron Artest, the wild beast who joined the Orlando Magic through a trade in the offseason, although his status in the Magic is now lower than that in the Kings. From the team boss to

He is the fourth player, but it is undeniable that he is the key to connecting the Magic's internal and external defense.

Everyone can see the huge role he played in the game against the Lakers. The different defensive styles of he and Battier are undoubtedly one of the important reasons why Kobe hit the iron 21 times in the game.

Although Artest only took 9 shots in the game, he still scored 13 points and also contributed 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Undoubtedly, he was also a contributor to the Magic's victory in the opening game.

So Artest was in a very good mood. When interviewed by reporters, he said with some exaggeration: "There is no doubt that Wood is an important reason why I came to Orlando. At this point, I, Dikembe, Chauncey,

Sean, Sam, Eddie and several other newcomers who have also just arrived in Orlando have the same idea. This game has proved this. He is an outstanding guy, and we old guys are willing to hang around him, and this

This game is a good result. He told us with a big heart that he is worthy of our sacrifice for him. No one likes to lose. We can make sacrifices in order to win. We defeated the Lakers. They are a strong opponent. This is

We start the new season with confidence in every game that follows, and the O'Brien Cup is the goal and only goal for all of Orlando."

Lin Sen, who completed the three-pointer at the buzzer, was naturally the target of reporters' pursuit. In the locker room, Lin Sen did not shy away from expressing his expectations for the new season again: "We were not favored last season, but we did a lot.

We fought to the end, things that people can't even imagine. We have prepared a lot for the new season, and we can't think of any goal we should pursue except the championship."

The Orlando media was full of praise for their team's players. They highly praised Orlando's management, coaching staff and players.

"Ron + Sean = The Grave of the Forward and Guard Superstars" - This is the news headline of "Yahoo Sports". In addition to summarizing the game between the Lakers and the Magic, the content mainly emphasizes the team that has Artest and Battier.

The Magic's defensive horror at both forward and guard positions was analyzed through Kobe Bryant's 21 strikes. Especially Battier's key block at the last moment led to Lin Sen's final pressure-free three-pointer. Yahoo Sports believes that this season

Any forward or defender player will face a huge test when encountering the Magic.

"The evolved version of Wood still shines, and he makes the league tremble with his mid-range skills." This is an article from the "Orlando Sentinel". The article focused on praising Lin Sen's progress, and even said that this season's championship can only be the Magic.

"47 lost to 35. Efficiency is king. The Black Mamba is still lonely" - "USA Today", "USA Today" analyzed the opening game from the efficiency of the two leading stars, Kobe and Lin Sen.

The media, large and small, paid a lot of attention to this focus battle, which also made other teams feel the difference of the new Magic.

Teams with championship aspirations immediately analyzed the game. Magic like this scared them, and they knew it wasn't the best magic.

"Although he scored the Magic's highest score of 35 points, he only took 19 shots and hit 14 of them. Let us first see how his 35 points came from. Among them, 11 mid-range shots were made and he hit 14 of them.

7. A total of 5 attempts to get to the basket and floaters and 4 of them were made. 4 three-pointers were made and 3 of them were made. In addition, 4 free throws were made and 4 were made. From the data point of view, this is an extremely high number.

efficiency, and three-pointers and breakthroughs were his main offensive methods last season, but in this game everyone also saw that he took very few three-pointers and was very rational, far less crazy than last season. And breakthroughs also decreased a lot.

, but this is not the focus of our study today. The focus is to see how and where his shot is from the mid-range." Doc Rivers pointed at the screen and said.

It was the second day between the Magic and the Lakers. They were in the Boston Celtics tactical room. They had to play against the Washington Wizards in the evening. However, the Celtics did not make targeted arrangements for the Wizards. Instead, they faced the Magic.

Pay special attention to it.

A replay of Lin Sen's 11 mid-range shots appeared on the TV screen, especially the shot of the goal: "Look, there are turn-over jump shots, step-backs, and catch-and-shoot shots after going around screens, including fixed spots. I think

Everyone can see it. Last season's data showed that during the regular season, he averaged less than 2 mid-range shots per game. In the finals, it only increased to nearly 4 times, but this is very different from the 11 times in this game.

Difference, what does this mean?”

Doc Rivers looked at his players: "This shows that he has strengthened his training on mid-range shots during the offseason and achieved good results. At least in terms of confidence, he has confidence. This is

It's scary, I think every one of us is familiar with him, especially kg."

Garnett nodded: "Yes, this guy is very unique. It seems that he is very bad off the court. He is called a playboy and has many scandals. But on the court, he is indeed an extremely difficult guy, and he actually trains very hard.

But when he was with the Timberwolves last season, he also practiced mid-range, but the effect was not good until later."

"Oh, later?" Rivers became interested.

"Yes, it was a guy named Russ Edison. He used science and technology to analyze Wood's shooting and then came up with improvement plans. I still remember the effect was in the game against the Spurs when I was absent.

Well, the bounce, strength and airborne analysis during the dunk replay in the game we watched yesterday was made by this company. Howard's free throws were also better yesterday, and it is said that it was also made in this way."

Garnett's explanation made Doc Rivers frown: "Anyway, he has perfected his mid-range shooting. If we have more mid-range shots, our defense will have to change. Let's look at the Magic's

Defense..."

Not only did the Celtics focus on analyzing the Magic, the Spurs, Cavaliers, Rockets and the failed Lakers were all analyzing last night's Magic.

Lin Sen, who only knows three-pointers and breakthroughs, is enough to make every team depressed, let alone Lin Sen, who can't shoot mid-range shots. Lin Sen, who returned to Orlando, rested at home for a few hours before getting into the water house.

The center started special training.

This is not a team training, but many people came.

"Don't move your steps randomly. Yes, always keep your arms and block his eyes. Don't deliberately pursue blocking shots." Shane Battier was standing on the sidelines facing the court and defending Bill.

Linsen of Pussy said.

"Shaun. In fact, if Wood is stronger, he can learn my defensive methods, and I have seen his previous games. He is very keen on physical confrontation, even though he was still very weak last season." said Battier next to him.

Artest smiled and said, "By the way, especially his little moves. He is not a good boy. Only the old man David Stern would think so."

"Hey, Ron, you are slandering me." Lin Sen said with a smile.

Lin Sen not only has to practice defense with Battier and Artest, but also practices defense with Billups. Billups is a seriously underestimated player in the league, and the defensive end is definitely the league's top level at the guard position:

He has sharp eyesight, strikes hard, jumps high, runs fast, and has a strong body.

On the offensive end, Linsen mainly learned from Billups and Sam Cassell.

Chauncey Billups is a man who knows how to use his own advantages to attack the enemy. When the opponent is shorter than him, he will use his physical advantage to beat the opponent; and when he encounters a player who is strong but lacks speed,

Against his opponent, his speed advantage can be fully demonstrated.

What he is best at in offense is to force the shot. And this move has been tried and tested repeatedly. However, what Lin Sen focuses on is the help Billups gives to his teammates in the game. Even Billups averaged the most assists per game this season.

There are only 8.6 times, most of the time around 7 times. Although Lin Sen averaged 10.7 assists per game in his rookie season, it is only a high number.

Billups' passing success rate is very high, he makes very few mistakes, and his teammates can play better. Compared with Billups, Lin Sen still has a lot to learn.

As for the alien Sam Cassel, when Lin Sen was still in the Minnesota Timberwolves, after playing against the Clippers, Garnett once told him that he wanted Cassel to teach Lin Sen.

Cassel's physical fitness is probably only average or even below average in the NBA. Most of his offensive options end with mid-to-long-range jump shots. Back then, Cassel said, "The only one who can shoot a half-volley shot better than me is Jordan." In the Timberwolves, he relied on it even more.

kg's pick-and-roll and ball distribution, as well as his timing of emergency stop jump shots. When breaking through, he mainly relies on rhythm rather than speed.

In addition, Cassel's thin body has made considerable achievements in post-up singles in the low post, and this is something Lin Sen wants to learn. Compared with Cassel, his physical fitness is much better, both in terms of speed and strength.

If you can learn these defenses and offenses, Lin Sen's terror can be imagined, but Lin Sen also knows that he wants to learn these things not overnight, but requires a long period of slow practice to achieve it.

That's why Lin Sen asked them to teach him, and today was supposed to be magic's rest time.

But they were very happy that none of them refused Lin Sen's request. In addition to Lin Sen agreeing to treat them to dinner and maintaining the team's stability out of consideration for integrating into the new team, the most important thing was to see Lin Sen's interest in learning.

They saw a bright future for magic in Lin Sen.

Leaders are very important if a team wants to go far. No matter what role they played in the original team before, they know that when they come to the Magic, they can play the role of helper. Lin Sen is the leader, so Lin Sen's attitude makes them feel satisfied.

I really want to help Lin Sen.

Due to Linsen's enthusiasm, Dwight Howard and Darko Milicic also consciously asked for additional training. Dikembe Mutombo, Ewing, and Chris Webber also came to the gym. At this moment, they

Just in the other half.

This situation directly caused the entire team to give up their precious day off and come to the gym for additional training.

"I am full of confidence in us. We are united, confident, capable, and have a unified goal. I think if the team loses, it will be because we did not work hard enough." Stan Van Gundy said with a smile.

The coaching staff did not take a break. When they came to the arena, they were very pleased to see that the players were consciously practicing more.

Although the Magic won the first game and the game was pretty good, it was far from good and could not be improved. Although the circle tactics were not used much in the game, they were effective. More importantly, Lin Sen

The middle distance made them very excited.

Although Linson showed improvement during training and preseason, it was completely different from the strong opponent the Lakers faced in the regular season. The entire coaching staff decided to strengthen the development of Linson's mid-range tactics.

In the evening, the Magic team came to Lin Sen's villa in Orlando at Lin Sen's invitation. Carolina and Lin Sen served as chefs, and Natalie Portman, who was five months pregnant, also served as chef.

.

"Wood, this guy is really good at enjoying himself, but today we are in luck." Dwight Howard said with a grin. Anche Brown opened the iron gate of the villa for them. There were ten trees on the road opposite the iron gate.

Several paparazzi squat there all year round.

"How can we let Natalie serve us? Wood, you are so disrespectful." Artest prepared the kitchen to see how Lin Sen cooked. When he saw Natalie Portman, a pregnant woman, he also

When I offered to help, I immediately disagreed.

"You guys, how can you let Natalie help? Let's help together." Artest shouted to his teammates who were playing in the living room.

Hearing Artest's shout, everyone ran over, "That's it. Wood, how could you ask Natalie to help." Stan Van Gundy also echoed.

"Yes, if you go out and we can help, we will pay the bill." Howard said with a smile, "Wood, what should we do!"

Seeing everyone wanting to help, Lin Sen felt helpless: "Then you go out and have a good rest. If you don't go out, I will probably be scolded to death."

Natalie Portman nodded, turned around, smiled at Lin Sen's teammates and coaches and said, "Then thank you."

In the end, a group of people left Billups and Cassell to help after guessing, and Howard shouted to help. Billups and Cassell helped. Howard was just joking, but in the end he made a scene.

Big table of delicious Chinese food.

Although it was just a simple gathering, Lin Sen's actions undoubtedly improved the team's unity.

The "Orlando Sentinel" also praised Linson's behavior and believed that it was his progress towards becoming a perfect team leader.

After dinner that night, Lin Sen and his teammates cleared the table and did not leave. Instead, they went directly to Lin Sen's house to watch the nationally broadcast Texas Civil War between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks.

Last year, the Dallas Mavericks were defeated. Nowitzki became the most tragic regular season MVP winner. However, the Mavericks did not make any major reinforcement measures in the offseason, except for renewing the contract of the outstanding guard for 4500 for 5 years.

In addition to Devin Harris and veteran Jerry Stackhouse with a three-year, $9 million contract extension, Eddie House was acquired from the Magic in a trade.

On the other hand, the Rockets are making big moves. Not only did they send Juwon Howard to the Timberwolves before the offseason started in exchange for Mike James, who had played for the team, but they also signed LaLar with a five-year, $70 million contract.

Shad Lewis.

In addition, he signed the former Rockets icon Francis with a salary that is close to the veteran's minimum salary. You must know that Francis also contributed 14 points last season. In order to return to the Rockets where he originally played, Francis even rejected the Clippers' three-year, 15 million offer.

Big contracts.

The biggest gain is undoubtedly the exchange of European Kobe Spanoulis, who failed to integrate into the NBA, from the Spurs for Argentinian power forward Luis Scola. Originally, this deal was not favored, but it turned out that this deal was exceptionally good.

.In the summer of the US Championships, Scola shocked everyone and finally led Argentina to the Olympics and won the best player.

In addition, the Rockets sent Battier to the Rockets to make room for Lewis. The Rockets received Tony Battier and a protected first-round pick that the Magic received from the Kings.

Coupled with the acquisition of small guard Brooks and power forward Landry in the draft, the Rockets suddenly became one of the most competitive teams in the Western Conference, and this game also became a national broadcast.

"Houston is really tough," Billups said with emotion.

"With Rashard Lewis, the offensive pressure on Yao and T-Mac has suddenly been reduced. Especially Yao's inside containment and T-Mac's outside containment have given Rashad Lewis a lot of offensive opportunities." Stan Van Gundy

Then he said.

Jeff Van Gundy, who coached the Rockets last season, assistant coach Thibodeau, and Sean Battier, who plays for the Rockets, felt even more clearly.

On the contrary, the Mavericks still rely more on Nowitzki. Even though the Mavericks still have Josh Howard, Jason Terry and Devin Harris, they are still inferior to the Rockets.

The Mavericks, which lasted for three quarters, were defeated by the new Rockets in the fourth quarter. In the end, the Rockets defeated the Mavericks with a score of 112:98.

"Houston will be our strongest opponent!" Jeff Van Gundy said seriously.

"There are insiders, outsiders and substitutes. The only weakness is that the defense is a little bit worse." Thibodeau said seriously. Watching this game also let everyone in the Magic know that they need to work harder to achieve their goals.

The Magic's main opponents in the game on the same day were the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. The Cavaliers, who signed Mike Bibby generously, also made a good start to the new season at home. New signing Mike Bibby even contributed 18 points.

The double-double of 11 assists perfectly revitalized the team and made the Cleveland people very satisfied.

The Celtics, who shocked the league as the Super Big Three, faced the Washington Wizards and the Three Musketeers, proving the terrifying strength of the Big Three.

Garnett, Pierce and Ray Allen scored a total of 88 points, 27 rebounds and 14 assists. The Super Big Three completely dominated the game and defeated the three Musketeers of Arenas, Jamison and Butler.

.

Except for the Lakers' loss to the Magic, the five favorites for the new season's championship, the Magic, the Spurs, the Rockets, the Celtics, and the Cavaliers, all won, and all of them were hearty victories, showing their superior strength. Only in the new season

From the beginning, we were differentiated from other teams.

"Championship, a meal for six teams" - this is the title of "ESPN"'s summary article after the first game of each team in the new season.

Although some teams are unwilling to admit it, such as the Mavericks, all this is indeed an indisputable fact.

The good form of the competitors also stimulated the efforts of the Magic, and the Magic's upcoming schedule is not difficult. The next day, the Magic welcomed the Milwaukee Bucks at home. This game was dubbed by Chinese media

China Derby, and the Milwaukee Bucks, who wanted to return to the playoffs, did not take away the victory at the Water House Center.

The Orlando Magic, led by Lin Sen, expanded their lead to 22 points in just one half, and the game entered garbage time with four minutes left in the third quarter.

The Arab League, which had high hopes from the Chinese media and Milwaukeeans, only scored six points in his debut. Lin Sen scored 23 points in just 12 shots.

In the end, the Magic defeated the Bucks 123:88 at home. A 35-point massacre allowed Milwaukeeans to see the cruelty of reality.

Then the Magic started their first three consecutive away games of the new season, visiting the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks respectively. These three teams were strengthened, and the Magic easily won three consecutive away games.

Lin Sen also won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week in the first week of the new season for his outstanding performance in three games against the Lakers, Bucks, and Bobcats. In these three games, Lin Sen averaged 28 points per game.

The 28 points in the Eastern Conference are second only to James, who also led the team to a complete victory in the first three games. In addition, Lin Sen can average 9.33 assists, 3.33 steals and 5 rebounds per game, but this is not Lin Sen's victory over James for the weekly award.

Best reason.

Because Lin Sen's shooting percentage in the first week reached a terrifying 72.2%. His three-point shooting percentage also reached a terrifying 65%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 100%, 15 of 15 free throws.

It was this kind of shooting rate that allowed Lin Sen to win the Eastern Conference Player of the Week in the first week, defeating James who performed equally well, while the Western Conference Player of the Week went to Yao Ming, who averaged 26 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks per game.

.

"Fiery Wood. Lin" - This is the title of the homepage of the NBA official website, and the picture is of Lin Sen's decisive victory over the Lakers.

Of course, Lin Sen's shooting percentage cannot always be so accurate. As the game progresses, Lin Sen's touch has declined but it is still maintained at a very high level. Because the Magic will face a really strong team in the first month of the new season.

.In other words, the games of the six teams considered most likely to win the championship, apart from the opening game against the Lakers, will be an away game against the Boston Celtics on November 25th and the second back-to-back home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 29th.

Stimulated by having strong opponents, the Magic, which had won five consecutive games, kept up its efforts and won against all opponents. It also became the first team in the league to win 10 consecutive games in the new season, and it is also the only team in the league.

The team that keeps winning.

Although several major competitors have strong opponents, the Magic's strength still scares other teams.

But on November 20th, the Orlando Magic defeated the Portland Trail Blazers and came to Utah.

The Utah Magic encountered their biggest trouble in the new season after the Los Angeles Lakers. Lin Sen lost data in the dialogue with Deron Williams. Lin Sen only scored 24 points and 8 assists, while Deron Williams

James scored 28 points and 12 assists, and also had his first game this season in which his shooting percentage was less than 50%.

But the Magic still had the last laugh. Lin Sen, who had a poor shooting percentage in the front, when the team was 2 points behind the Jazz with two minutes left in the game, completed a two-plus-one under Deron's defense to overtake the score.

Artest then made a steal and a fast-break dunk to help the Magic widen the point difference. In the end, the Magic relied on these two key attacks to defeat the Jazz and extend their winning streak to 11 games.

The Magic flew from Utah to Linson's old club Minnesota that night, because the Magic needed to usher in the second game of back-to-back games in the new season to challenge the Timberwolves.

Lin Sen, who did not perform very well in Utah, faced his old team and scored 32 points for the fourth time in the new season, scoring over 30 points in a single game. Lin Sen only took 13 shots to get this data.

Almost all the fans at the Target Center were cheering for Lin Sen. People who didn't know better thought this was the home court of the Magic. This was undoubtedly a slap in the face to the Timberwolves front office.

After defeating the Timberwolves, the Magic immediately flew back to Orlando to face the challenge of the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls, who entered the Eastern Conference semifinals last season and also have goals in the new season, were given high hopes by the Chicago media to end the Magic's 12-game winning streak.

But in the end, the Magic relied on eight players to score in double figures and defeated the menacing Chicago Bulls by 18 points at home, achieving 13 consecutive victories and continuing to lead the league.

"They will be difficult to beat, but we will find a way." Bulls coach Skiles said after the game.

After this game, the Orlando Magic will also face the Boston Celtics, their most powerful opponent in the new season after the Los Angeles Lakers, one day later.

"Who can stop Orlando?" - This is the survey given by "Yahoo Sports" on the website, and most netizens place their hopes on the Celtics, who have 10 wins and 2 losses, and the Celtics, who have 11 wins and 1 loss in the first 12 games of the new season.

of the Cleveland Cavaliers.