20demayo Chapter 15 Who Can Stop the Lakers?
Chapter 15 Who Can Stop the Lakers?
"Whoosh!"
With 23 seconds left in the third quarter, Lin Ze suddenly stepped back and pulled out of the three-point line while running. O'Neal immediately passed the ball to Lin Ze, who did not disappoint O'Neal and hit another three-pointer!
Shaquille O'Neal gets a triple-double!
This is his second triple-double in his career. In an era where triple-doubles are so precious that they are hard to come by even once a week, it is truly a rare sight to see an inside player get a triple-double through assists!
No matter how much you, Duncan, are known for your all-around fundamentals, you still haven't had a triple-double with assists in your career. And Garnett, who is known as the greatest all-around big man in history, only has two triple-doubles so far.
Not to mention, O'Neal achieved this triple-double in just three quarters! Regardless of the Lakers' lead over the Bulls, and regardless of whether O'Neal's behavior of not taking a single shot and only passing the ball in the last three minutes of the third quarter was statistical, a triple-double is a triple-double! It's real!
Shaquille O'Neal, who had just recorded a triple-double, was incredibly excited.
He charged straight at Lin Ze, leaped up, and engaged Lin Ze in a wild boar-like rampage in mid-air.
This startled Lin Ze so much that he almost ran away.
Shaquille O'Neal flying through the air was truly terrifying!
Of course, Lin Ze was equally pleased.
他今晚的表现同样无可挑剔，18投10中，其中3分球8投5中，罚球2罚全中，3节比赛就轻鬆拿下和奥尼尔并列的全队最高分27分！
The Lakers played this game with absolute ease.
Lin Ze, in particular, had the most comfortable game among all of them.
He made 10 shots, 8 of which were assisted by his teammates, with O'Neal alone providing him with 5 assists.
Lin Ze's 80% assist rate fully illustrates his style.
Just as he showed in the preseason: the king of easy ball in Los Angeles!
You say I only know how to hit easy balls? I laugh at you, you can't even find an easy ball opportunity!
With both Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant on the team, Lin Ze truly thrived and played with immense comfort!
Lin Ze's Lakers debut should score at least 9 points.
His arrival has truly enriched the Lakers' offensive system, greatly expanding the three-dimensionality and spatiality of their offense.
In the fourth quarter of this game, none of the Lakers' key players came on the court, and the Bulls, who were completely outmatched, were unable to offer any response in the fourth quarter.
被寄予厚望的状元郎布兰德15投只有5中，拿到12分7篮板不说，还被奥尼尔打出了5次犯规！
For a rookie to face off against Shaquille O'Neal at his peak in his very first professional game is indeed a brutal and unlucky thing.
A triple-double in the first game of the new season—who can stop this rational shark?
Second career triple-double! First assist triple-double – Shaq who can pass the ball devours the Bulls!
Greatest debut in history? Lin breaks multiple individual and Lakers records in one game!
Five three-pointers and 27 points – who dares to double-team Shaquille O'Neal now?
After the game, the Lakers were showered with praise and compliments. Although they only won one game against a team that was widely considered a bottom-tier team, their location in Los Angeles and the presence of popular stars naturally generated a huge buzz and discussion.
At the very least, their popularity is far greater than that of the defending champion Spurs.
The Lakers then went on a fierce winning streak to prove that their first game was not a fluke, nor was it because the Bulls were weak.
No matter who comes, they will all die under their blades!
14-game winning streak!
In the first month of the season, the Lakers simply didn't know what it meant to lose. They went on a winning streak from the start of the season until the end of November, maintaining an undefeated and invincible state throughout the month. The discussion about them gradually shifted from "how far can the Lakers go this year" to "who can stop the Lakers".
After all, at the beginning of the season, the Lakers were not the top favorite to win the championship. The Pacers and Knicks in the East, and the Nuggets and Spurs in the West were all ahead of them. In the championship odds before the season started, the Lakers were only ranked fifth.
The reason is that they lost too cleanly and decisively in the previous two years, and apart from bringing in a few "Bulls traitors" this year, they haven't made any particularly big moves.
With Lin Ze and Harper, do you think they could escape from the predicament of being swept for three consecutive years and being swept by gentlemen, and suddenly be able to defeat the Spurs and Jazz, two teams that were their nemesis?
At the very least, in terms of roster strength, the Lakers are somewhat inferior.
However, after a month, everyone's opinion of the Lakers changed.
Their winning streak was simply too overwhelming.
The only undefeated team in the entire league, they are unsurprisingly ranked first in the league.
O'Neal averaged 25 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks per game with a terrifying 58% field goal percentage. This behemoth, capable of scoring, defending, passing, and running, once again became the nightmare of the entire league. He also ranked first in both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year lists, and rightfully won the first Player of the Month award of the year.
This year, Shaquille O'Neal was in a commanding lead over everyone else in the first month of the season.
Kobe has made significant progress this year, averaging 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, making him a new generation of all-around warrior. After Jordan's retirement, Kobe is getting closer and closer to becoming the best shooting guard in the league.
And then there's the Lakers' biggest surprise this year, Lin Ze!
Although he couldn't maintain the terrifying touch and efficiency he had in the preseason and the first game of the regular season, it didn't prevent him from becoming the team's third-leading scorer.
场均15.4分4.8篮板的林泽命中率高达55%，45%，87%！
At least in the first month, he became the most reliable third option alongside OK, outperforming Rice and Hubble, who were originally expected to be the best!
Amidst their winning streak, the Lakers' team atmosphere is naturally even better, with the team's chemistry improving. On December 1st, the Lakers will travel to Minnesota to challenge Kevin Garnett's Timberwolves.
Before the team departed, Lin Ze's agent contacted him. His agent, Schwartz, insisted on a face-to-face meeting, and wanted to talk before Lin Ze went to Minnesota. Lin Ze had no choice but to stand O'Neal up and wait in his apartment.
"You played well in the first month." Schwartz said as he arrived at Lin Ze's rented apartment, "Jerry contacted me last week to explore the possibility of renewing the contract early. I didn't respond to him, but I could tell he was very satisfied with you and really wanted to renew your contract."