inspire-indiana Chapter 161 Unknown
Chapter 161 Unknown
Chapter 161 Unknown
Gao Fei's sales of jerseys and sneakers became popular overnight as the Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
After a few months, "SLAM" magazine sent out another invitation to help Gao Fei shoot the cover poster.
Gao Fei needs to achieve a net worth of tens of billions of dollars. As long as he can make money, he will not miss any opportunity without violating the principles.
This time he doesn't have to share a cover with anyone, and he's no longer just a supernova.
"Mr. Gao," the photographer asked Gao Fei to confirm the shooting effect, "If you think there is no problem, this photo will appear on the cover of the magazine in a few days."
The photographer's use of light and shadow is quite skillful, and the shots look like a supermodel. With bright black and white eyes, they look quite imposing.
"Very good, just use this one." Gao Fei felt very satisfied and nodded in agreement.
When Gao Fei was about to leave, the editor-in-chief of "SLAM" asked for a pair of golden sneakers from the artist-Leading Generation.
Gao Fei was in the basketball circle, often dealt with "SLAM", signed his name, and then left the studio.
Through Barkley's relationship, he got the contact information of Time Warner's business manager.Go back to Beverly Hills and call the other party.
"Hello!" The business manager, who often contacts various customers, knows the ways of the world, and his voice is soft.
Gao Fei asked, "Does your company plan to open an entertainment branch?"
"Sorry to ask, who are you?" The Time Warner business manager did not recognize Gao Fei's voice.
"I'm Goofy."
"Is the Lakers guard?" The business manager is from Los Angeles, and he immediately thought of the answer, and the first reaction was to ask.
"Yes." Goofy replied.
"Do you want to cooperate to start an entertainment company?" the business manager asked Gao Fei.
"I plan to start an entertainment company," Gao Fei said, "With limited funds, I want to rely on your company. I wonder if it's feasible?"
The business manager knows that Gao Fei is popular all over the United States, and it doesn't cost much to register a company.Relying on Gao Fei's popularity, even if he can't sign anyone, he can still get some profits.
After thinking about it in my heart, I think this is a good business.
"Gao, I will ask the leader for instructions. If the superior agrees, I will cooperate with you immediately." The business manager readily agreed.
Gao Fei took the first step of starting an entertainment company and wanted to book a few artists in advance.The first person that came to his mind was Megan Fox.
Transformers hasn't been released yet, and Megan Fox is not enough.If you fight at this time, there is a high chance that you can negotiate.
Goofy flipped through the address book, found Megan Fox's number, and tried to make a call.
Megan Fox was in New York, preparing to promote a new movie, heard the ringtone of the phone, saw the caller, and immediately connected.
"Gao, hello." Megan Fox knew many celebrities in the entertainment industry. As for the big-name sports stars, Gao Fei can be ranked at the top.
"I'm planning to start an entertainment company, would you like to develop under my banner?" Gao Fei didn't make any detours, and directly explained the purpose of the call.
"Your entertainment company? Is there any prospect for development?" Megan Fox knew that the entertainment circle paid attention to resources, even though Goofy was well-known and had a certain influence in Hollywood.However, as the so-called interlacing is like a mountain, there are still many uncertainties.
"Time Warner takes the lead." Goofy said something that would reassure Megan Fox.
"Besides me, who else do you plan to recruit?" Megan Fox wanted to test Gao Fei's ambition and structure.
"Anne Hathaway." Gao Fei didn't have much confidence in the initial stage, so he started with acquaintances first.
"You get her done first, and then I join." Megan Fox trusted Time Warner, but she felt that she couldn't support a company and still needed a partner.
Gao Fei got the promise and hung up the phone contentedly.
Anne Hathaway is more popular than Megan Fox and is a famous movie star. It is not easy to get her.
"Let's start working after the season is over." Gao Fei still has to prepare for the Western Conference Finals, and there are many things on the basketball court, so he has no time to take care of business for the time being.
Taylor came back from the studio and said with a look of distress: "Kao, I have to go back to Nashville before the single comes out. It's the best way to warm up country music there."
Gao Fei didn't want to delay the business because of his children's personal relationship, so he asked, "When do you plan to leave?"
"Chapman thinks the sooner the better," Taylor said, sitting next to Gao Fei, "I don't think it should be too late, and I plan to book a ticket for tomorrow."
"Then you can watch the Western Conference Finals in Nashville." Gao Fei said with a smile.He looked into Taylor's blue eyes, feeling as clear as a lake.
"I'll miss you," Taylor said sweetly.
Gao Fei remembered a sentence, the closest passage to a woman's heart is the green house.His kung fu has already captured her heart.
Every time Taylor can step into the fairyland, he is very dependent on Gao Fei, and it is difficult to hide his nostalgia in his heart.
"It's okay, the short separation is for a better encounter." Gao Fei is an independent hardworking person, and he is more calm in the face of separation.
Taylor said with a smile: "See you next time, I will be a singer."
Gao Fei smiled and hugged Taylor, and said, "Before parting, do it a million times again."
The maids know the rules and will not disturb the hostess and hostess, cleaning the living room on the first floor.
The opponent of the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals is the Mavericks who also experienced seven fierce battles and eliminated the defending champion Spurs.
Nowitzki is the star of this team, a German power forward, but his style of play is very much like an outside line.The unique posture of the backward jumper is called "Golden Rooster Independence" by fans.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban attaches great importance to the Western Conference finals, and came to Los Angeles with the team to buy tickets for the sidelines, intending to support the team on the spot.
The young general Avery Johnson is in charge of the Mavericks. He is not satisfied with leading the team to the Western Conference Finals, and has more ambitious goals.
In the Eastern Conference finals, the Heat led by Wade and O'Neal, and the Detroit Pistons, who are all soldiers and have a slightly insufficient star flavor.
Goofy sat on the sofa, watching the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals with Taylor who was next to him.
Wade is the spokesperson of Converse. The sneakers are very distinctive. The front of the soles of the feet is white and the back is black, which looks very conspicuous.In addition to sneakers, black stockings are also very elegant.
Wearing a black wristband on the left elbow, with a dark red jersey, looks very handsome.
"Dwyane Wade looks handsome too." Taylor said comfortably, leaning against Goofy.
Gao Fei said calmly, "It's not bad, but it's definitely not as handsome as me."
"Smelly." Taylor gave Gao Fei a blank look, and said with a smile.
The opening jump ball was performed by O'Neill and Ben Wallace, and it feels like there is a big gap between the two.
"If you make it to the finals, how will you deal with Shaquille O'Neal?" Taylor often watched the game, listened to the commentator's analysis, and knew a little bit about the inside.
Gao Fei smiled and said, "You're improving so fast, but we have to finish the Mavericks before we can meet the Heat."
"So what do you do with the Mavericks?" Taylor was about to return to Nashville, wanting to prepare for the song with peace of mind.
"Dirk Nowitzki is a bit like a power forward. The offense relies on a golden rooster to be independent, and he has played all over the league's power forwards. However, he has a weakness, that is, he is not very good at cracking the defense of smaller players, and there are still opportunities to take advantage of." Gao Fei knew the Mavericks players well, and he already had a strategy before the battle.
Wade hung up a cover and broke through with the momentum. The speed was so fast that he could feel it through the TV.
The Pistons played very well, defending the zone defense and double-teaming to limit O'Neal, but Wade couldn't handle it at all.The score is not too far behind, but it is always being beaten by the Heat.
In G1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Heat relied on Wade's strong performance to easily win the victory.
"Let's go, let's go to overtime." Gao Fei watched the game, watched TV, and hugged Taylor again.
Tyler hung on Goofy like a sloth, and they headed back to the second floor together.
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The next morning, the Lakers launched a secret training, specifically simulating the Mavericks' style of play and rehearsing the tactics of the coaching staff.
Mavericks starting center whether it is Diop, or Dampier, are not flexible players.
Neither Gao Fei nor Kobe are players who rely on breakthrough space. They can partner with standing centers, and the tactics they practice are basically positional warfare.
At noon, after taking a shower, Gao Fei simply ate the nutritious meal provided by the team and went to the airport to send Taylor off.
"I hope when I see you again, you'll be a champion," Taylor whispered in Goofy's ear as he hugged him.
Goofy kisses Tyler lightly, then waves goodbye.
It wasn't until the plane left the airport that he sat back in a taxi, fully preparing for the upcoming Western Conference Finals.
Mark Cuban is the owner of Big Mouth, and he loves basketball very much, so he has great news mining value.
ESPN reporters specifically found this interesting and enthusiastic audience to add a little stalk to the Western Conference Finals.
Cuban is very confident: "The opponent we defeated was the defending champion, stronger than the Lakers. I'm not mocking the opponent, it's just a judgment based on the actual situation."
When the reporter saw Cuban biting the hook, he was so happy that his mouth was crooked: "Mark, so you are very sure that the team will reach the finals?"
Cuban laughed: "If I don't believe that the team can win the championship, it will be meaningless to spend a lot of money to build the team."
"Predict the score." The reporter seemed a little impatient when he asked questions, thinking about the scene of overwhelming traffic.
"It's 4-2," Cuban said conservatively. "The Lakers are also very strong. Two victories are not too much."
The reporter did not expect Cuban to give a positive answer. He was in a bright mood and rewarded himself with a chicken leg during dinner.
Gao Fei was afraid that the disturbing news would affect his state, so he didn't pay attention to the sports media, and concentrated on drawing tactics on the tactical board.He has decision-making power on the court, but he still has to take the overall situation into consideration.
The four triple-doubles are a thing of the past, and we still have to return to style and continue to focus on the defensive end.
As long as he can win, he can do anything.
The start time of G1 of the Western Conference Finals was [-]:[-] p.m., and before [-]:[-] p.m., many media reporters had already gathered at the Staples Center.
There are only four teams still playing games in the league, and the attention that is usually distributed to the 30 teams is all concentrated on the four teams.The number of media reporters far exceeds the regular season.
Gao Fei passed by calmly, walked into the locker room of the home team, and changed into his jersey.Sit in a chair and let your mind go.
Director Zhang and Yang Jian reappeared in the media room, they could see the home court through the camera, and used chat to bridge the long window period before the game.
"The NBA playoffs will change the floor," Director Zhang said an interesting thing, "Now near the center line of the court, the words '2006 Western Conference Finals' have been printed. In the finals, there will be a huge Orb on the center line." The Ryan Cup, with the team logo on it, looks nice."
Yang Jian said: "Every time you dribble across the half, you can see the O'Brien Cup. It can really arouse the players' fighting spirit and competitive spirit."
"In addition to the different floors, the scoreboard of the broadcast media will also be different. The Western Conference Finals will be written specifically, and the team's big score will also be marked." Director Zhang continued to talk about the difference from the regular season.
"Indeed, the situation of the playoffs can be understood concisely and clearly only by the scoreboard." Yang Jian said following the topic.
The link before the game is the most test of commentator skills.How to fill the blank time, and at the same time make the audience not feel bored, and can intuitively feel the level of the commentator.
Director Zhang did his homework and told some interesting little things, so that fans who are new to this event can increase their understanding.
Players from both sides ran into the field, and the two commentators unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
In the shooting warm-up session, the media kept showing Goofy, Kobe and Nowitzki.Occasionally one or two shots will be given to the Mavericks' outside core Jason Terry.
Terry wears a headband, but has a special habit, that is, the logo will be tilted to the side instead of letting the logo be in front of the forehead.
Not only the fans are paying attention to this game, but the two teams in the Eastern Conference finals are also paying attention to this round of the series.
At least watch G1 and learn about the playing styles and habits of both sides in advance.
Wade felt that the toughest guard duo in the league was Goofy and Kobe.This pair of partners can attack and defend, and has no projected weaknesses, so it is difficult to crack them head-on.
The scene of being defended by these two in the All-Star Game still lingers in my mind.
"These two are ruthless characters." Wade thought to himself.He concentrated on watching the warm-up shots, and found that Gao Fei and Kobe were practicing the same movement repeatedly.
Mike Breen, Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy were invited to sit on the sidelines and comment on the first game of the Western Conference finals.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sat courtside, wearing a white long-sleeved sweater and a T-shirt with the Mavericks logo on it.
General Johnson and the assistant coach stood together, confirming the offensive tactics at the beginning in a low voice.Their lineup depth is better than the Lakers, how to use this may be the key to victory.
ESPN releases the starting lineups for both teams!
Lakers: Goofy, Kobe, Luke Walton, Odom, Chris Mim!
Mavericks: Devin Harris, Jason Terry, Josh Howard, Nowitzki, Diop (213CM defensive rough center)!
Mike Breen asked Jeff Van Gundy: "Jeff, you are the head coach of the team, what do you think of the starting lineups of both sides?"
Jeff Van Gundy did his homework in advance and said: "The Lakers' lineup has obvious advantages and disadvantages, and it feels a bit top-heavy. Their guard duo is the best in the league, but their internal strength is weak, and it is easier to target overall."
Mark Jackson nodded in agreement.
"Relatively speaking, the Mavericks' lineup will be more reasonable. Players in every position can play. If there is a deficiency, it is the shooting ability of Devon Harris and Diop." Jeff Van Gundy continued to analyze, "It is not perfect, But it's still more balanced."
"The Lakers actually play very well." Mark Jackson analyzed from the side of the Lakers. Two defenders playing alone. There are many options at the tactical level, and it is also not easy to deal with."
"That's true." Jeff Van Gundy had to agree, "After all, neither Diop nor Dampier can cause trouble for the Lakers on the offensive end."
The introduction is still very cool, the visual effect is the best, and the fans' emotions are mobilized in an instant.
"Gao, which cheerleader do you think looks good?" Odom looked at the cheerleaders on the sidelines and asked Gao Fei with a smile.
"It's all good to look at, but you can't do it, so you should restrain yourself. In case you get angry and have nowhere to release it." Gao Fei smiled and patted Odom's stomach.
"I'm not you, how could there be no place to release it." Odom took off his warm-up suit and began to organize his jersey.
"Let's leave that stuff to the off-court. The game will start right away, so focus on the court first." Gao Fei yawned unconsciously, making this sentence less credible.
The camera was aimed right at Gao Fei, and the yawning image was enlarged so that fans watching the live broadcast could see it.
Mike Breen couldn't help laughing: "Isn't it possible that the Western Conference Finals can't arouse high interest? He seems a little sleepy."
Jeff Van Gundy laughed: "Probably sleepy bugs on the nose."
Mark Jackson said with a smile: "It may also be that you have over-rested, or feel bored, and create some stalks for the game."
The starting players of both sides all stood on the court, and Dan Crawford kicked off the ball. When the countdown was over, Spalding's game ball was thrown upwards.
Chris Mim's extended hand is still far away from the basketball.
Diop gives the racket to Devin Harris.
Harris' nickname is Pluto, which sounds cool, but he is better known for his speed with the ball.
"Stop! Slow down!" Gao Fei resisted with his body, as if a traffic policeman directing traffic, forcing Devon Harris to slow down.
Devin Harris does not have the ability to shoot stably, except for his speed, he is completely suppressed by Goofy.He hurriedly passed the ball, which clearly meant——no need, Sir!
Gao Fei was not in a hurry to defend Nowitzki, let Harris go, and observed the Mavericks' offensive layout from the corner of his eye.
Diop is a blue-collar center with a full body of tendons and full confrontation ability.With a little effort, Chris Mim took half a step back.
"This guy is too strong!" Mim tried to avoid confrontation, not to put himself in a situation where he would be ashamed at any time.
Nowitzki singles Odom, without much speed advantage, dribbles with his back, turns over and leans back!
While lifting the basketball, lift your right leg up.The left foot barely leaves the ground, and the movement looks like a sleeping rooster, hence the name Golden Rooster Independence.
If Odom went one step further, he would hit the egg, so he had to stop and watch the driver make a move.
The old driver is driving!
The arc is high and straight!
First record!
Lakers 0-2 Mavericks!
"Dirk Nowitzki won the first point in the Western Conference Finals series with his personal skills." Yang Jian said calmly.He supports Gao Fei, and his position is that he is on the side of the Lakers. It will be calmer when the Mavericks score a goal.
Gao Fei received the serve and felt very good.He chose the ball for this game, based on the fact that it is more accurate for shooting training.
The opening fell into a positional battle, passed to Odom, and the two guards were on both sides of the court, which increased the difficulty of predicting the Mavericks' defensive end.
Odom holds the ball in a high position, facing Nowitzki, he really wants to use the golden rooster to respond independently.This desire almost occupied the high ground of IQ.
Kobe Bryant faced Jason Terry's defense in a low position on the right. He could suppress the height and tonnage, and the opportunity for misplacement should not be missed.
Odom passes the ball and pulls out to the left to watch Kobe play in the low post.
Goofy stood in the bottom corner smoking a cigarette, waited for Kobe to finish his twitching, and rushed to the basket quickly.This is a good opportunity to grab a rebound and should not be missed.
Swish!
Picturesque response!
2-2!
"Yo, your hand feeling is really good today!" Gao Fei didn't expect Kobe to hit the first ball in the opening game, and couldn't help teasing.
"I'm very accurate, don't make trouble." Kobe remained focused, not affected by Goofy.
Devin Harris can only show his speed in the backcourt. After crossing the center line, he will be watched by the speed controller Gao Fei, and hang up obediently at the top of the arc.
Shooting is the easiest technique on the court to send the ball directly to the basket, but some players have no shooting talent, and no matter how hard they practice, they can't get it out.Harris belongs to this ranks.
Nowitzki played singles with the ball, and made a three-step slow layup, which caused a foul by Odom's thugs.
"Dirk, good job!" Cuban ignored the gazes around him and encouraged the players under him.
This scene is like a retrograde car appearing in the forward lane. If it is not for Cuban's ability to make money, it is easy to be cold-eyed.
Nowitzki smiled and made two free throws!
2-4!
Solid shooting ability makes Dirk Nowitzki's offensive end very easy.Odom didn't fight against his body, and he couldn't lower his center of gravity, so he couldn't put enough pressure on Nowitzki.
Gao Fei served the ball slowly to the frontcourt, handed it to Kobe, and stood at the corner.
The Mavericks have a relatively good rotation lineup, Gao Fei needs to bring a transition, and wants to observe the defense at the top of the arc, and is not eager to start a personal attack in the early stage.After finding out the opponent, adjust the offense and defense according to the strengths and weaknesses.
This is a wise man's strategy, and of course there are stupid ways.
No matter what kind of defense he faced, Kobe relied on his personal ability, dribbled the ball face-to-face, and suddenly accelerated to the right.
Swipe and slide away from Jason Terry.
Attack is so smooth!
Mark Cuban looked at the vulnerable back line and could only rely on Diop inside.
Kobe took off in the paint, worked in the air, evaded Diop's simple and rough defense, and made a freehand layup!
hit!
4-4!
"The Mavericks' individual defensive strength is weaker than the Suns." Gao Fei analyzed the Mavericks' style of play and knew that Kobe had a wide stage.
The Suns focus on running and bombing tactics, and they will relatively give up the defensive end, but they have Marion and Lagabel in their team, which can provide strong individual defense.This will put some pressure on the double guard.
Neither Jason Terry nor Harris are defensive defenders, and it is difficult to put pressure on them.This is the Mavericks' weakness in dealing with the Lakers.
Josh Howard is a small forward with a slightly stronger defensive ability than Jason Terry. He was ordered by the general Johnson to switch positions to defend Kobe.
As for Goofy, as long as the offense hasn't started, the Mavericks have time to breathe.
Devin Harris just keeps between Goofy and the basket, as for other things, he dare not even think about it.This is their dilemma, and the current lineup cannot solve it.
Josh Howard turned around and missed a jumper!
Goofy receives the pass and passes it to Kobe on the right.
Kobe rushed up the frontcourt, made two points from a long distance, and made a freehand hit!
Start three in a row!
6-4!
Josh Howard felt helpless and ran forward.
The active player that Nowitzki admires is Kobe. Although the defense is in place, there is a high probability that he will not be able to restrain him in the end.
In the first quarter of the game, Kobe scored 15 points efficiently!
This performance has surpassed the Western Conference semifinals.
"After entering the Western Conference Finals, Kobe seems to be playing better." Mike Breen saw the technical statistics and felt that Kobe played more easily.
"I feel that the Mavericks didn't target Kobe's personal offense. They thought the Lakers would fight as a whole, but they suddenly changed to individual defense." Jeff Van Gundy believes that the general Johnson did not expect the Lakers to change their offensive strategy.
The Lakers are 28-24 Mavericks, entering the intermission.
"This round of the series, I'm going to play explosive output." Kobe sat on the bench and communicated with Odom sitting next to him.
"How to say?" Odom did not understand where Kobe's confidence came from.
"The Mavericks play positional warfare, but they don't have very good defensive engineers. I don't feel too much trouble on the offensive end, and I should be able to usher in an explosion." When Kobe said this, there was confidence that could not be concealed between his brows.
Goofy is leading the second team, sorting out the offense, and passing to Brian Cook, who is running down.
The timing of the pass, as well as the force and angle of the pass, are near perfect.It is no exaggeration to say that it is a perfect pass.
Brian Cook received the ball without adjustment, made a quick layup, and helped Gao Fei contribute an assist.
"I usually watch Gao Fei the most when I have nothing to do. His passes don't know why, and he always has a sense of calmness." Kobe often studies Gao Fei's game videos, looking for places to learn.
Gao Fei is a master of passing, passing the ball from various angles can be comfortably caught by the receiver.This is also a skill that ordinary people cannot do.
Organizing the offense is mental work, and suppressing the second team of the young general Johnson does not need Gao Fei to exert force at all, it can be done by passing the ball alone.
The junior general Johnson didn't expect the second team to chase points, but at least he had to make sure not to be pulled away.
Jerry Stackhouse is the main scoring point of the second team, averaging 13 points per game in the regular season.Due to the slower offensive rhythm, the effect is greater than Lagabel's 15 points per game.
Stackhouse is very smart, avoiding high-flying and attacking Vujacic, who is more active but lacking in ability.
As the old saying goes, persimmons have to be picked softly.The same principle applies on the court.
The game pays attention to the outcome, only the team wins or loses, not the individual.
Gao Fei found the rhythm, led the transition quite well, and widened the point difference to seven points.
Smush Parker helps Goofy play for a while so he can rest.
"Gao, how's the pressure of this game?" Zen master asked Gao Fei to sit beside him and exchanged with him about the feeling of the game.
Gao Fei is a player with a high golf quotient, and when he is on the court, he can most intuitively feel the offensive and defensive pressure brought by his opponent.This is also the reason why he can make the fastest judgment.
"This is the first game, and the Mavericks are still groping. The intensity of the confrontation has not yet been raised, and there is not much to see." Gao Fei knows that teams with sufficient experience in the playoffs will use the first game to observe their opponents. I often play in the playoffs this year, so I will naturally try.
Zen Master said: "Kobe has played under me for many years. He has a characteristic, that is, he played better in the Western Conference Finals than in the Finals. It may be caused by psychological factors, but this is an easy conclusion to draw."
"I've seen the data analysis, and it seems to be true." Gao Fei can not only watch the game video, but also study the statistics. Kobe's performance in the Western Conference Finals is indeed better than that in the Finals.
"In this round of the series, Kobe can make the main attack. This stage is his home field." Master Zen knows that Gao Fei is a good talker, as long as he has a good attitude, any arrangement is acceptable.
"No problem." Gao Fei said, "I can get an economical triple-double."
The Zen master began to chant again: "Gao, you should know my cake theory, do you want me to repeat it again?"
Gao Fei almost recognized the cocoon after hearing this theory, but he still couldn't help but want the Zen master to explain it again, and said, "I kind of forgot."
Zen Master knew how good Gao Fei’s memory was, and knew that he was being lazy, but he still said: "The data on the court is like a big cake. If the core players take everything away, then others will get nothing. The ball The cohesion of the team will gradually slack, and on the contrary, if everyone can share a part of the cake, they will have the motivation and willingness to move forward together, and can develop towards a better team."
Gao Fei laughed and said, "This theory is very fresh."
"Gao, let me ask you a question." Zen Master said nothing else. He has practiced Zen for many years, and he is very patient and calm, "Do you want the team to suddenly disperse after a few years, or do you want to maintain a stable state? "
Gao Fei doesn't like changes, so he gave the answer without hesitation: "I prefer the latter. After all, entering the professional league is different from campus basketball. After all, there will still be many changes."
"It's okay, some people are destined to only accompany you for a ride, this is life." The Zen master began to say some illusory words again.
Gao Fei didn't want to practice Zen too early, so he didn't answer the conversation, leaving the Zen master awkwardly.
Zen Master looked at the court, not caring about the episode at all, observing Kobe's offensive state.Without the pressure of awards, Bryant played very calmly.
The Mavericks started using double-teams, targeting Bryant from an early stage.
"This is the first round of adjustments." Gao Fei thought to himself: "Little General Johnson knows that defense alone is not effective, so he wants to rely on double-team restrictions."
Zen Master stood up, walked to the sidelines, and told the team to resolutely play the triangle offense.He only grants the privilege when Goofy is on the field.
Good organizers, like top scorers, are scarce resources in the league.Not everyone has that ability.
Kobe received the ball in a low position, turned around and leaned back without waiting for the double-team to come up, and the rhythm was still very steady.
Go over the defense and score!
Goofy looked up at the scoreboard and saw that Kobe had scored 20 points.
Zen Master sat back on the bench and said, "In this round of the series, you don't need to average more than 40 minutes per game. The Mavericks don't have that strong offensive firepower, and the triangle offense can wrestle with them."
After Gao Fei heard this, he put on his long-sleeved training clothes to keep his body warm.Sitting calmly on the sidelines, continue to analyze the Mavericks' offensive and defensive tactics.
Kobe's state remained undiminished in the second quarter, breaking through various defensive changes of the Mavericks and leading the team to further expand the point difference.
After experiencing the baptism of the strong oppression of the sun, Kobe seemed to have opened up the two veins of Ren and Du, and he felt that he played very comfortably in this game.
Josh Howard tried almost all his defensive skills, but he still couldn't stop the fiery Kobe.
Gao Fei sat down and rested for nearly 7 minutes.
"Gao, it's time for you to play." Zen Master turned his head and called Gao Fei to play at the end of the first half.
Gao Fei took off his warm-up suit and stood in front of the technical stage.
Little General Johnson saw Gao Fei who was about to return to the court, and felt that one head had two big heads.Goofy is a strong offensive point. As long as he and Kobe are on the court at the same time, it is difficult to double-team defense.
"What should we do?" He couldn't ask others, he could only think silently in his heart.
Cuban felt that the situation was not good, with a bitter face, he couldn't laugh.
The Lakers played strongly in the first half and entered the intermission with a score of 56-47.
"There is no tough physical confrontation in this game, so I don't know how the second half will be." Gao Fei sounded the alarm to his teammates.
Kobe was in a good mood and said: "I have always played well in the Western Conference Finals, and I am too familiar with the Mavericks. They don't have Lagabel's tough defensive players. This is a weakness that is difficult to solve. As long as you play against it, there is a great chance win."
Gao Fei never doubted Kobe's ability to play in the Western Conference finals. He sat against the wall and enjoyed the intermission.
"Thinking about it now, the Suns are a very strong team and indeed have the strength of a championship." Gao Fei thought, "But the Mavericks should not be underestimated. This is the first game, and there is not much to see at all."
When the players were walking in the tunnel, Kobe asked, "Gao, do you want to attack in the second half?" He knew Gao Fei's personal ability and wanted to test it out.
"You feel good, keep attacking." Gao Fei smiled, "I don't care about statistics."
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Lakers duo found a tacit understanding.
Bryant catches the ball at the free throw line, goes over the defense, and out of the corner of his eye catches a teammate cutting off the ball and an arm confidently pointing upward.
The basketball flew out of Kobe's hands and moved to the right side of the basket.
"Diop, stop him!" Little General Johnson didn't want to see the alley-oop dunk, and shouted, but was completely overwhelmed by the cheers of the [-] spectators.
Fly high in the air to catch the ball, stretch gracefully, and dunk the ball in!
The Lakers added two more points!
"This..." Little General Johnson was speechless.He already has quite a headache to deal with Kobe, and there is a fierce tiger waiting by his side, who will show his fangs at any time, and he feels a little bit overwhelmed.
Gao Fei calmly retreated to the backcourt, looking at his confident teammates.He knew that after the 1-3 reversal in the semifinals, the team had transformed and had a strong self-confidence.
As a playmaker, it feels amazing to be able to build a strong team.
Throughout the game, the Mavericks did not make waves.In the middle of the third quarter, the Lakers led their opponents by nearly 20 points.
Gao Fei sat on the sidelines, raised his exemption card, and calmly watched the chaotic battle of the substitute lineup.
"Before the start of the game, no one would have imagined that the Lakers would be so strong in the first game." Mike Breen had to admire, "Such a posture is indeed a bit unstoppable."
Nowitzki sat on the sidelines, rather silent.He witnessed Kobe's performance of scoring 32 points in three quarters. On the offensive end, he encountered Goofy's close defense.
He had a dejected look on his face, and his eyes were slightly empty.However, this is only the first game in the series, and there is still an opportunity for adjustment. If a coping strategy can be found, everything still has a chance.
Seeing that the reversal was hopeless, the little general Johnson replaced the substitute lineup and sent out water cooler players who had no chance at all.
"Dirk, don't be discouraged. This is just the first game. We will make targeted adjustments, and we will definitely be able to fight back in the next game." The young general Johnson first went to comfort the core players of the team to avoid depression.
Nowitzki is a professional player. Although this kind of crushed game is uncomfortable, he will not be too angry in general.
In the first game, the Lakers scored 102 points without bloodshed, beating the Mavericks with only 88 points.The series score is 1-0, and the Lakers temporarily lead!
Gao Fei scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 16 assists. When the team didn't need him to stand up forcibly, he returned to the organization-first mode.
Kobe scored 33 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists efficiently.
Dirk Nowitzki was in trouble under Gao Fei's defense, and the offense was frustrated. He only scored 21 points and his efficiency was not high.
Goofy was quite calm.He had played in the playoffs, knew that the series was not that simple, changed his clothes, and gave Odom the opportunity to be interviewed.Take a taxi and return to Beverly Hills.
Jingle Bell!
Gao Fei took out his mobile phone and found that it was Taylor calling, and immediately connected: "Honey, did you watch the game?"
"Look, you play well." Taylor said with a smile, "My father helped you negotiate a car endorsement, and they will give you a special luxury car."
Gao Fei doesn't have a US driver's license, but he can hire a driver, and it's not bad to get a car endorsement.
"What's the amount and the number of years?" Gao Fei became more and more calm as his strength reached the top level, and he was no longer in a hurry to sign the contract.
"They want to provide a four-year endorsement contract, with an average of $500 million per year." Taylor feels that this is a very good endorsement price.
Gao Fei was not in a hurry, and said, "I'm not short of money right now, so let's delay them for a while. When will the price increase, and when will we talk about it."
After the four triple-doubles in the Western Conference semifinals, his commercial value skyrocketed, raising another level from the top of the league.Although strength does not necessarily mean that Dugu seeks defeat, the annual salary of endorsement must go up.
"Okay, I'll take the word to my father." Taylor asked after finishing the business, "You played calmly today, is there any trick?"
"The trick is that the Mavericks played too softly." Gao Fei knew what the Mavericks' problem was. "Physical confrontation is far from enough. It is delusional to rely on defensive formations to limit me."
"You only scored 15 points, you're going to blow it up." Taylor and Gao Fei became more and more intimate, no longer bragging, but whenever they find an opportunity, they will flirt.This is a very unique way of expressing intimacy.
"Kobe's offensive style is similar to mine. They both have a fixed shooting rhythm. If you enter the zone, you will be unstoppable." Gao Fei patiently explained, "At least we must start the confrontation first, and then we can talk about other things."
"Is it the kind of muscle collision between two big men?"
"Yes, strong man lock man!" Gao Fei laughed, "This is the best way to defend."
"I didn't expect you to be so good." Taylor's smile can be felt even if it's just from the phone.
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm good at your mouth." Gao Fei wiped honey on his mouth first, and then said, "Defense requires physical confrontation. If I can't resist, even I am not very good at defending opponents."
"I don't understand." Taylor calmly said two words that choked Gao Fei back.
Gao Fei had an idea, and immediately changed the subject: "After you arrive in Nashville, how do you plan to promote it?"
"Mr. Chapman found a few local musicians and prepared to let them perform with me at the famous country music festival to try to warm up the new song."
"Wish I could go see the scene."
"You should concentrate on playing the game. You will have many opportunities to watch my concert in the future."
Gao Fei agreed with this sentence, and chatted with Taylor for another half an hour, asking her to rest first.
In the dead of night, there are only lights in the bedroom in the huge mansion.
Gao Fei walked to the front of the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of vintage red wine, poured it into a goblet, and sat on the balcony, quietly watching the dimly lit scenery in the distance.
He had never dreamed of being here before.
"Life's ups and downs are so exciting." Gao Fei couldn't help but think of the lines in Master Xing's movie.
He suddenly thought of the Zen master, and couldn't help laughing.
"MD, after playing under the Zen master for a long time, I started to practice Zen unconsciously." Gao Fei laughed at himself and said, "Maybe when I become a little Zen master."
Jingle Bell!
The ringing of the phone broke the silence of the night, Gao Fei returned to the living room and found that it was Dayao who had called.
"A Fei, Yunus wants to communicate with you."
The national team has already started training.
Last year, Gao Fei was just a rookie in the national team.After a fantastic few months, anyone with a discerning eye knows that he will be the core of the perimeter.
Yunus, who was able to suppress Goofy with his coaching authority at that time, now has to take the initiative to show his favor.
The domestic media gave Gao Fei a nickname different from that of an artist, called "Scheming God".In that article, Gao Fei would become "Kenji Fujima of the national team", and his role was no less than that of a coach.
Yunus wants to reach a settlement with the core of the team before Gao Fei returns to the team.
(End of this chapter)